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Event:
NYF 91: Zigaro vs Kramer III
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Strickland connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Strickland misses with a looping right.
Strickland sets himself, and Posta steps forward looking for the clinch! Strickland avoids it this time.
Strickland walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A decent looking cross lands there for Strickland.
Strickland dodges the punch combination from Posta.
Strickland thuds a left hand into Posta's body.
Strickland throws a looping overhand right but Posta ducks down to avoid it.
Strickland is looking to land body kicks.
Posta throws a body kick that misses
and Strickland counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Strickland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Posta circles away quickly and effectively.
Strickland seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Strickland thumps Posta with a low kick.
Posta blocks a head kick by Strickland.
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!
Strickland connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Posta momentarily.
Strickland throws a shot from downtown. Posta moves away and avoids it.
Strickland stuffs the takedown.
Posta throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Strickland with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Posta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Posta will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Strickland fires out a quick counter leg kick but Posta just manages to avoid it.
Posta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strickland tries to avoid it but Posta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strickland to the ground. Strickland escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Posta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Deangelo Strickland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Posta throws a sloppy head kick and Strickland moves out of range easily.
Strickland appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Posta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strickland.
Strickland scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Strickland lands with a slapping head kick.
Posta is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Strickland.#ROC#Posta is rocked!
Strickland dances in with a quick combination. Posta is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Strickland snaps Posta's head back. Posta stumbles backwards against the cage. Strickland steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Posta's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Posta just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Deangelo Strickland!
After the fight, Deangelo Strickland 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.
The defeated Caulo Posta had this to say: 'I apologize for my performance, give me another opportunity.'. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 45
Date: Oct 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Posta scores with a spinning back kick!
Brands on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brands tries to score a power double leg takedown but Posta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brands somewhat.
Brands with a poor takedown #CL#
and Posta counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Posta. #BC#
Posta manages to break the clinch.
Posta misses with a head kick.
Brands wants to counter the offense by Posta and move into the clinch position.
Brands dives in for a single leg takedown but Posta sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Caulo Posta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Brands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brands misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Posta slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Brands has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Posta counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Posta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brandss head.
Posta has Brands pressed against the cage.
Brands fails to pull guard.
A left hand lands to the body for Posta.
Brands is trying to pull guard but Posta has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Posta.
Posta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brands tries for a takedown but Posta manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Posta breaks from the clinch.
Brands looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Posta is fending him off so far but Brands persists. Nope, Posta circles away and we're back to standing.
Brands takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T2#
Posta lands with a kick to the temple. Brands shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Caulo Posta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brands tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Posta wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Posta.
Brands takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brands fails with a takedown attempt.
Posta scores with a kick to the body.
Posta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Brands looks for a takedown but Posta sprawls well.
Posta works the jab nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brands.
Posta lands a head kick!
Brands takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T4#
Posta connects with an inside leg kick.
Brands drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brands closes this distance looking for a takedown but Posta circles away.
Posta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brands wants to counter with a clinch but Posta pushes him away.
Posta with a nice cross.
Posta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brands looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck for Brands with that takedown attempt.
It appears Posta was looking to counter with a kick there.
Posta tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caulo Posta dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Brands fails to land the takedown.
Posta connects with a jab.
Posta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brands can do to turn this around?
Brands doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Posta throws a sloppy head kick and Brands moves out of range easily.
Brands wants to counter the offense by Posta and move into the clinch position.
Brands shoots and misses #CL#
and Posta counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Posta breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Posta. That snapped Brands's head back.
Brands darts in looking for a takedown but Posta gets double underhooks and turns Brands into the cage.
Posta wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Caulo Posta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Brands.
Good shot there by Posta.#T1#
Posta lands with a kick to the temple. Brands shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've been informed that Brands has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Caulo Posta is winning the standup battle so far.
Brands on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Posta. Posta obviously looking to wear him down.
Posta fakes the leg kick and cracks Brands in the body.
Posta is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Posta is looking to slow Brands down with leg kicks.
Posta lands a body shot.
Brands walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
Brands shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Brands stalling. #ES#
Posta makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brands tries to clinch but Posta moves away
and Posta counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brands's knee momentarily.
Posta lands a two punch combo.
Brands with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Posta moves into the clinch.
Posta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brandss head. #BC#
Posta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Posta feints and then cracks Brands's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brands down.
Brands fails to land the takedown.
Posta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Brands looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Posta.
Brands throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Posta's waist but Posta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brands off to one side.
Posta is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brands.
Posta cracks Brands with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Posta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brands has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Caulo Posta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brands closes the distance and clinches up with Posta, looking for a takedown. Brands pushes Posta against the cage but Posta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Posta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brands.
Posta jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T4#
Posta tests Brands's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Posta scores with a kick to the body.
Posta connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brands is defended easily by Posta.
Brands stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Posta.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caulo Posta dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Brands misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice leg kick lands there from Posta.
Brands will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Posta goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Posta throws a series of punches but Brands moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brands misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brands just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPosta.
Caulo Posta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Brands.
Posta stuns Brands with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Brands looks for a takedown but Posta sprawls well.
Brands fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Posta throws a head kick that half lands.
Posta moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Brands is looking to clinch but Posta is avoiding it.
Posta lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brands takes a step back to recover. #T2##TD2#
Brands scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Posta is trying to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brands staying calm.
Brands looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Posta is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Posta is not content to let Brands control the position. #ES#
Posta explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Caulo Posta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brands's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Posta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brands. Brands circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Posta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brands moves forwards but Posta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Posta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brands tries to close the distance and clinch up but Posta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Posta was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brands.
Posta scores with a jab to the body.
Posta shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Brands eats them both and turns towards Posta to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Brands walks forward, straight into a front kick from Posta.#T4#
Brands fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Posta throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Brands dives in and grabs Posta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Posta pushes down on Brands's head and hops out.
Brands shoots in looking for a takedown. Posta tries to sprawl out of it but Brands keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Posta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Posta connects with a single shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caulo Posta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Posta has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caulo Posta!
An intense looking Caulo Posta took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'The division problem is back, do you want a streak of how many wins to give me a chance at the belt?'.
In defeat, Bo Brands stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will Train Harder and Be Back Better.'. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 42
Date: Sep 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Posta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Costa. Posta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Posta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Posta walks into a left hand.
Posta moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Costa.
Costa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Posta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Posta misses with a hook. Costa ducked under it nicely.
Posta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Posta tries to clinch up but Costa circles away and keeps his distance.
Costa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Posta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Posta pivots, looking for a leg kick but Costa is out of range and Posta settles back down.
Costa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Costa punishes Posta's body with a nice straight punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Costa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Posta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Posta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Costa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Costa lands a nice looking body shot.
Costa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Posta rather than just go for the knockout.
Posta tries to clinch there but Costa circles away.
Posta misses with a head kick.
Costa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Costa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Posta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Costa circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Costa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kyoto Costa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Posta walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Costa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Costa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Posta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Costa counters with a nice uppercut.
Posta connects with a high kick.
Costa avoids the head kick by Posta.
Costa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Posta can pounce on him.
Costa cracks Posta with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
Costa lands an overhand right.#ROC2#Posta is rocked!
Costa misses with a double jab.
Costa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T2#
Posta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Costa can pounce on him.
Costa lands a jab to the head.
Oh Posta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Posta throws a leg kick that misses.
Costa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Posta had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Posta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Posta throws a sloppy head kick and Costa moves out of range easily.
Posta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Costa. Those never looked like landing.
Posta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Costa walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Posta drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Costa swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Posta's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyoto Costa!
Caulo Posta was interviewed post fight and said 'I apologize for my performance, give me another opportunity.'. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 39
Date: Aug 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Hoover throws a sloppy head kick and Posta moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Posta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Posta throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hoover lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Posta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hoover lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hoover tries to clinch but Posta is having none of it.
Hoover lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Posta out cold! Posta is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Danny Hoover!
Caulo Posta spoke after the fight, saying 'I apologize for my performance, give me another opportunity.'. |
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Event:
NYF 78: White vs Carter
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Posta throws a leg kick that is checked
and Poatan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Poatan pushes Posta up against the cage in a clinch.
Poatan trying to land knees to the body.
Posta prevents Poatan from breaking the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The referee calls for Poatan to work.
A head punch on the inside from Posta fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poatan takes a shot to the head.
Poatan wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Poatan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Posta is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Poatan to the mat. Poatan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Posta content to stall in guard here.
Poatan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Posta is controlling him.
Posta controlling from the top position.
Poatan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Poatan is trying to control the position but Posta postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Posta drops back looking for a leg! Poatan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Poatan manages to kick Posta off! Posta jumps back into Poatan's guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Posta slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Caulo Posta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Posta closes the distance and clinches.
Poatan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Poatan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Posta is working Poatan over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Poatan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Posta is working Poatan over against the cage.
Poatan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Posta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee is keeping an eye on Posta - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Poatan is looking to break free of the clinch but Posta has double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Posta. #BC#
Posta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Poatan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL#
Posta moves into the clinch successfully.
Poatan trying to control the position but instead, Posta has worked for underhooks and has pushed Poatan into the cage.
Posta tries to score a body lock takedown but Poatan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Posta misses with a body punch.
Poatan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Posta lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#It looks like Alex Poatan has been cut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Posta - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Posta just leaning against Poatan, taking a breather.
Poatan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Poatan tries to work over Posta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Posta has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Poatan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Posta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caulo Posta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Poatan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Posta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Poatan.
Posta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Posta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Posta swats away the attempt to clinch by Poatan.
Posta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Poatan wants to clinch.
Posta is looking to counter the offense by Poatan and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Posta throws a head kick that misses.
Poatan throws a combination. Posta tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Poatan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Posta is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Posta loads up on a big right hand but Poatan slips the punch.
Poatan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Posta wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Posta. Poatan shrugs it off though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Posta.
#CL#
Posta forces Poatan back against the cage and clinches.
Poatan working aggressively here.
Poatan is looking to break free of the clinch but Posta has double underhooks.
Posta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poatan backwards. #TD#
Posta is trying to trip Poatan. He has hold of a leg but Poatan is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Posta persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Posta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poatan can do to turn this around?
Posta slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Posta has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poatan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Posta is controlling him.
Posta is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Caulo Posta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Posta feints and then cracks Poatan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Poatan down.
Posta throws a sloppy body shot
and Poatan counters with a two punch combo.
Posta scores with a spinning back kick!
Posta throws a front kick aimed at Poatan's knee but Poatan avoids it well.
Posta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Posta keeps the fight on the outside.
Poatan lands a leg kick that knocks Posta off balance momentarily.#T4#
Posta looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Poatan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alex Poatan seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Poatan instigates a clinch.
Posta has Poatan pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Posta.
A right hand to the body from Posta.
Poatan is trying to force a seperation but Posta has the dominant position.
Poatan letting Posta take a breather here.
Posta has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poatan can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Posta decides to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caulo Posta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alex Poatan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Posta throws a one two combo.
Poatan doesn't manage to clinch there - Posta circles away.
Posta tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Poatan manages to circle out of the way.
Posta works Poatan's body with a nice hook.
Posta lands with a kick to the ribs.
#CL#
Posta closes the distance and clinches.
Posta lands a right hand.
Poatan trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Posta.
Poatan is struggling to control the position.
Posta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Poatan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Poatan moves in looking to clinch but Posta pushes him off.
Posta seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Posta bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Posta moves into range and clinches up with Poatan.
Posta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Poatan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Poatan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Postas head. #BC#
Posta breaks the clinch.
Poatan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Posta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poatan connects with an inside leg kick.
Posta throws the kick towards the body but Poatan avoids it.
Poatan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Posta throws a leg kick but Poatan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Poatan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Posta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Posta is looking to slow Poatan down with leg kicks. #CL#
Posta clinches up against the cage.
Posta is working for takedown but Poatan is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caulo Posta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Posta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Poatan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Poatan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Posta blocks an elbow strike.
Poatan throws a punch but it's blocked by Posta.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Posta has Poatan pressed against the cage, preventing Poatan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Posta wants to take the fight to the mat but Poatan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T3#
Posta lands with a left to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Posta takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Poatan has Posta pressed against the cage.
Poatan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Posta's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Posta tries to score a body lock takedown but Poatan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Poatan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Posta.#T4#
Posta is pushing Poatan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD#
Posta pulls guard.
Caulo Posta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Poatan wanted to stand there but Posta had control of the position.
Posta seems keen to control Poatan's posture.
Poatan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Posta's guard.
Alex Poatan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Posta pulls Poatan in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caulo Posta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Posta has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caulo Posta!
Caulo Posta took some time post fight to say the following; 'The division problem is back, do you want a streak of how many wins to give me a chance at the belt?'.
Alex Poatan was interviewed post fight and said 'It is what it is'. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 34
Date: Jul 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Probert fails to land the takedown.
Probert goes for a double leg but Posta avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Posta continues to drive forward.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Probert.
Caulo Posta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Probert.
Probert misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Posta moves into the clinch.
Probert tries to break free but Posta pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Posta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Posta plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like Bob Probert has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Probert.
Posta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Probert has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Posta counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Posta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Posta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Posta throws a combination. Probert tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Probert shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Posta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Probert is rocked!
Probert looks winded!#T1#
Posta Throws a clean left jab. Posta Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Probert's chin! Probert crumbles to the ground and Posta follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Posta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Caulo Posta!
As Caulo Posta got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I arrived. I'm the Problem of the division, I want that belt.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Posta throws a one two combo.
Posta feints a jab promting Glover to slip. Posta then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Glover slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#KD2#
A head kick lands from Posta that sends Glover to the canvas. Glover tries to scramble back to his feet but Posta brings him back down into side control. #ROC2#Glover is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glover wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Oh Glover is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glover is not content to let Posta control the position. #SU2#
Posta decides to stand back up.
Posta lands a leg kick that knocks Glover off balance momentarily.
Glover seems to have got his legs back now.
Posta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Glover.
Posta scores with a nice strike.
Whack! Posta lands a heavy head kick that drops Glover. The ref tackles Posta to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Glover was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Caulo Posta! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Crunch! Posta slams his shin into Jcool's torso.
Posta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jcool looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Posta is fending him off so far but Jcool persists. Nope, Posta circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Posta pushes Jcool up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Posta manages to break the clinch.
Posta thuds a left hand into Jcool's body.
Posta cracks Jcool with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jcool tries to clinch up#KD2#
and Posta counters with a series of strikes that sends Jcool to the canvas! Posta follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Posta wants to control from the top but Jcool keeps moving. #SU2#
Posta gets to his feet. Jcool looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Posta! Jcool is out on his feet! Posta rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Jcool is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Jcool is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caulo Posta!
Abdul Jcool was interviewed post fight and said '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'. |
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Event:
SUPREME 12
Date: Feb 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Posta jabs at Hardwick's body.
Hardwick shoots in looking for a takedown. Posta tries to sprawl out of it but Hardwick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Posta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Posta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Posta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardwick.#CL2#
Posta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Posta lands a nice shot to the body.
Posta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hardwick is looking for a takedown.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Posta.
Posta pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Posta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Posta doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardwick circles away.
#CL2#
Posta has closed the distance and engaged Hardwick in a clinch.
Posta is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hardwick tries to score a body lock takedown but Posta shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Hardwick. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Hardwick tries to pull guard but Posta holds him up against the cage and eventually Hardwick drops back down to his feet.
Posta dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Posta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Posta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hardwick backwards.
Posta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardwick backwards.
Posta avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Posta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Posta checks a leg kick. #T3#
Jab from Posta.#CL2#
Posta gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Posta breaks the clinch.
Caulo Posta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Posta throws a wild body kick that Hardwick sees coming a mile off.
Posta lands a jab to the nose.
Posta is looking to clinch but Hardwick is avoiding it.
Hardwick dives in and grabs Posta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Posta pushes down on Hardwick's head and hops out.
Hardwick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Posta pinned against the cage. Posta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Posta clinches up with Hardwick and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Hardwick is trying to stall.
Posta slows down the pace here.
Hardwick jumps guard but Posta stands there with Hardwick around his waist. Hardwick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Posta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Posta has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hardwick is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A head kick from Posta lands but Hardwick takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caulo Posta dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hardwick tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Posta defends well and Hardwick ends up having to push Posta into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Posta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hardwicks head.
A nice left hand lands by Posta.
#BC2#
Posta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Posta rushes Hardwick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Posta - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Posta gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hardwick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardwick wants to take the fight to the mat but Posta manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Hardwick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardwick blocks a body shot from Posta. #T1##BC2#
Posta manages to break the clinch.
Hardwick on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Caulo Posta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Posta takes the fight into the clinch.
Hardwick looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Posta manages to break the clinch.
Jab, jab by Posta - just one landing.
Hardwick takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Posta throws a head kick that misses.
Hardwick has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Posta finds it's way round the side to connect with Hardwick's head. #T2#
The fighters circle, before Posta throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Hardwick's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Posta lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Caulo Posta! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Evensen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Seleucus Evensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Evensen.
Posta walks into a left hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Posta - that will leave a mark!
Posta throws a series of punches but Evensen avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Evensen.
And Posta responds with a good body kick, but Evensen manages to step out the way in time.
Evensen scores with a kick to the body.
Evensen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Posta.#ROC#Posta is rocked!
Evensen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Posta momentarily.
Posta is still on wobbly legs! Can Evensen finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evensen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Posta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick by Posta misses
and Evensen counters with a right hand from hell and Posta is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Seleucus Evensen!
Seleucus Evensen made sure to mention his sponsor, Big Dog Gains 160Q $49 in his post fight interview. |
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