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Event:
FCL 73 - Brown vs Tyson
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1# Kurth swinging wildly here.
Rollins is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Rollins looks for a takedown but Kurth sprawls well. Kurth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Kurth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sloppy strikes from Kurth. Those never looked like landing. Kurth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kurth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Rollins shoots for a takedown but Kurth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1# Rollins misses with a left hand and Kurth counters with a left to the body. #TD# Rollins gets a takedown into half guard. Kurth tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. We've been hearing that Rollins has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Rollins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Rollins controlling the action here. Kurth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Rollins's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2# Rollins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurth keeps working. Rollins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Kurth is holding on to half guard well. Rollins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3# Kurth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rollins swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2# Kurth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rollins, pushing him back against the cage. Rollins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kurth's elbow. Rollins throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurth. #BC2# Kurth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A shot to the body from Kurth misses and Rollins counters with a straight right hand. Rollins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kurth swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adan Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurth.
Rollins dives in for a single leg takedown but Kurth sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Kurth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#BC2# Kurth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kurth lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kurth.#T4# Rollins misses the jab. Despite the aggression on Kurth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Sloppy strikes from Kurth. Those never looked like landing. Rollins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Rollins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kurth counters with a straight punch to the midsection. This has been an exciting period of action! Rollins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kurth counters with a left and a right that stings Rollins. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rollins misses with a wild body shot. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yilmaz Kurth dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Kurth lands a slapping body shot.
Kurth throws a right and a left that Rollins avoids nicely. Rollins is looking to counter punch. Rollins shoots in looking for a takedown. Kurth tries to sprawl out of it but Rollins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kurth manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Rollins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Rollins throws a body shot but no joy. Kurth throws a combination. Rollins tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Kurth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD# Rollins feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Kurth lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Rollins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2# Kurth looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Kurth stops Rollins from standing up. Rollins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB# Rollins is looking for a triangle here but Kurth uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T3# Rollins struggling a bit here. Rollins tries to improve position but can't. What's Rollins going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle. Rollins is trying to get back to half guard.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU2# Kurth decides to stand back up. Kurth steps back and let's Rollins get back to his feet. Rollins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A combination from Kurth does no damage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! A combination from Kurth does no damage. Rollins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yilmaz Kurth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Rollins misses with a straight right. Adan Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kurth pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rollins back to the cage. Kurth follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Rollins just misses with a punch to the body.
Yilmaz Kurth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Rollins throws a shot from downtown. Kurth moves away and avoids it. Kurth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rollins. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kurth stuffs the takedown attempt from Rollins. Rollins gets slowly back to his feet. Kurth scores with a shot to the body.
Kurth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rollins rather than just go for the knockout.#T1# Kurth lands a slapping body shot.
Rollins misses with a takedown and Kurth counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kurth misses with a double jab.
A combination from Kurth does no damage. Rollins missing with a left hand there. Kurth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. As Rollins backs off Kurth throws a huge counter combo but Rollins manages to avoid it all. Adan Rollins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Kurth throws a right and a left that both miss. Rollins is looking to counter the offense by Kurth and move into the clinch. Rollins throws a right hand that misses
and Kurth counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Kurth lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kurth. Kurth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rollins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Kurth 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.
Kurth swinging wildly here.
Rollins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kurth misses with a combination
and Rollins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3# Kurth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rollins momentarily.
Rollins throws a poor cross that misses
and Kurth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kurth misses with a double jab.
Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Kurth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Left hook, right uppercut from Kurth. Rollins shoots and misses and Kurth counters with a two punch combo. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adan Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4# Kurth throws a right hand that Rollins ducks under and follows up with a left that Rollins also avoids with ease. Rollins misses with a hook
enabling Kurth to counter with a crisp jab. Kurth throws a right hand that Rollins ducks under and follows up with a left that Rollins also avoids with ease. Yilmaz Kurth seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kurth lands with a shot to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Kurth lands a jab-cross combination. Rollins misses with a hook
and Kurth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Rollins misses with an uppercut
and Kurth counters with a one-two to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Yilmaz Kurth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Kurth winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yilmaz Kurth! A very excited looking Yilmaz Kurth rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
FCL 67 - Dux vs Mesquita
Date: Dec 04, 2024 |
#R1# Kurth throws a right and a left that Zulu avoids nicely. As Kurth tries to get set, Zulu tries to push him back and clinch up but Kurth manages to avoid the attempt. Kurth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zulu. Zulu doesn't manage to clinch there - Kurth circles away.
Zulu tries to clinch but Kurth moves away and Kurth counters with a lovely shot to the body. Kurth throws out a loose jab but Zulu uses good head movement to avoid it. Zulu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kurth. Zulu slips a jab and a cross from Kurth.
Kurth swats away the attempt to clinch by Zulu. Zulu slips a jab and a cross from Kurth.
Zulu tries to close the distance and clinch but Kurth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kurth digs a good hook to Zulu's body.
Kurth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zulu. Yilmaz Kurth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kurth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kurth scores with a jab to the body. Zulu slips a jab from Kurth.#T1# Zulu wants to clinch. Kurth cracks a nice hook into Zulu's ribs. Kurth throws a right and a left that both miss. Zulu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Zulu is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kurth swinging wildly here.
Zulu wants to clinch but Kurth slips to the side and Kurth counters with a three punch combo that has Zulu backing up. Zulu nods at Kurth to acknowledge the strikes.#CL# Kurth gets tackled into the cage by Zulu. Zulu maintains the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Zulu. Zulu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2# Kurth has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Zulu is leaning against Kurth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Kurth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Kurth being controlled against the cage. Zulu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Yilmaz Kurth has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Zulu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kurth is trying to force a seperation but Zulu has the dominant position. Zulu is stalling here.
Kurth blocking some punches.
#T3# Zulu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zulu has a couple of punches blocked by Kurth.
A knee to the head by Zulu.
Kurth tries to circle away but Zulu has him pinned against the cage. I was talking to Zulu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Come on Zulu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zulu has Kurth pressed against the cage.
Zulu gets a warning from the ref for wasting time. Zulu missing with knees to the body.
Zulu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kurth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zulu has a couple of punches blocked by Kurth.
Zulu looking to stall.
Kurth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4# Kurth works on Zulu's body with a couple of short punches. Zulu scores with a shot to the side of Kurth's head. Kurth tries to land knees in the clinch but Zulu avoids the damage to the body. Zulu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kurth has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zulu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kurth can turn it around. Zulu misses with the head strike.
Zulu controlling the action here for a moment.
Zulu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kurth's efforts to push away. A bit of stalling here from Zulu.
Kurth wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2# Kurth breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurth. Zulu does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL# Zulu has Kurth up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yilmaz Kurth will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Yilmaz Kurth's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Some wild striking there from Kurth.
Kurth lands with an uppercut that bounces Zulu off the cage and back into range. Kurth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kurth cracks a nice hook into Zulu's ribs. Zulu tries to clinch but Kurth moves out of range. #CL2# Kurth has Zulu up against the cage in a clinch.
Zulu throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurth. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kurth wants to get back to striking at distance but Zulu won't allow it.
Zulu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kurth blocks it with crossed arms. Zulu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Zulu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zulu throws a head punch that misses. #T1# Zulu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Zulu has a couple of punches blocked by Kurth.
A head punch on the inside from Zulu fails to land. Kurth wants to get back to striking at distance but Zulu won't allow it.
The referee calls for Zulu to work.
Zulu has Kurth pressed against the cage, preventing Kurth from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Kurth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Kurth is trying to break the clinch but Zulu has him pressed against the cage. Zulu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kurth backwards. Kurth blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Zulu.
Kurth managing to block the knees to the body from Zulu.
Zulu lands an uppercut. Zulu can't find room to land a body shot as Kurth controls the action.
#T2# Kurth struggles to land a body shot inside as Zulu controls his hands.
Zulu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zulu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Zulu struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurth controls his hands.
Kurth avoiding damage as Zulu throws knees to the body.
Zulu throws a head punch that misses. Zulu throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurth. Kurth works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zulu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kurth.
Zulu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zulu has Kurth pressed against the cage, preventing Kurth from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Zulu lands a right hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Zulu misses with some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zulu. Kurth being controlled against the cage.#T3# Kurth managing to block the knees to the body from Zulu.
Zulu lands a knee to the head.
Zulu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zulu tries to land knees in the clinch but Kurth avoids the damage to the body. A short right from Zulu. Zulu prevents Kurth from breaking the clinch. A knee to the head by Zulu.
Zulu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tawanda Zulu has scored more points in the clinch so far. Zulu lands a knee to the head.
Zulu tries a knee to the head but Kurth blocks it.
Zulu throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurth. Zulu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kurth backwards. Zulu has Kurth pressed against the cage, preventing Kurth from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4# Both fighters working to control the clinch. Zulu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Zulu lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action! Zulu stalling the fight.
Zulu prevents Kurth from breaking the clinch. A short right from Zulu on the inside. Zulu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Zulu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Zulu leaning against his opponent.
Zulu tries to work over Kurth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Zulu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kurth backwards. #BC2# Kurth breaks the clinch.
Kurth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tawanda Zulu dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Yilmaz Kurth's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# The fight stays on the outside here - Zulu looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kurth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Kurth throws a lazy right hand but Zulu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Zulu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Kurth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zulu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Zulu is looking to clinch but Kurth is avoiding it.
#CL# Zulu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Zulu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kurth blocks it with crossed arms. Kurth misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kurth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zulu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kurth avoids it. Kurth stalling in the clinch.
Kurth is trying to force a seperation but Zulu has the dominant position.#T1# Zulu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zulu misses with a punch to the body.
Zulu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Zulu prevents Kurth from breaking the clinch. Zulu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kurth blocking some punches.
#BC2# Kurth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Zulu clinches up against the cage. A short uppercut from Zulu. Kurth wants to break free but Zulu has control.
Zulu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurth can do to turn this around?#BC2# Kurth breaks the clinch.
Zulu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Zulu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2# Zulu fails in his attempt to clinch. Kurth throws a right hand that Zulu ducks under and follows up with a left that Zulu also avoids with ease. Zulu wants to clinch up but Kurth keeps it at a distance. Kurth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kurth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL# Zulu moves into the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zulu pushes Kurth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Zulu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kurth is defending well for now. Zulu swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurth uses good head movement to avoid it. Zulu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Come on Zulu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zulu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kurth's efforts to push away.#T3# Zulu tries a knee to the head but Kurth blocks it.
Zulu misses with a punch to the body.
Zulu trying to land knees to the body.
Zulu is looking to control Kurth's arms but Kurth gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zulu has his back to the cage. Zulu tries a knee to the head but Kurth blocks it.
Zulu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kurth tries to break the clinch but Zulu is controlling the position. Kurth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Zulu has Kurth pushed against the cage. Zulu looking to slow down the pace here. Zulu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kurth is defending well for now.#T4# Zulu tries to land knees in the clinch but Kurth avoids the damage to the body. Zulu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kurth blocks it with crossed arms. Zulu has Kurth pushed against the cage.#BC2# Kurth breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Kurth has closed the distance and engaged Zulu in a clinch.
Zulu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kurth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zulu working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zulu. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zulu. Zulu lands a left hand.
Zulu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Kurth tries to break free but Zulu pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Tawanda Zulu showed his dominance in that final round. I think Zulu 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tawanda Zulu! The defeated Yilmaz Kurth had this to say: 'I'm gonna knock your head off next go, bro!'. |
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Event:
FCL - 51
Date: Sep 08, 2024 |
#R1# Garrison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Kurth looks to land a combination but Garrison avoids it well. Garrison tries a head kick but it misses.
Garrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurth circles away from the clinch attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Kurth misses. Kurth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garrison is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kurth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Kurth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garrison takes a shot right to the bread basket. Garrison looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2# Kurth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Kurth is trying to force a seperation but Garrison has the dominant position. Garrison trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Kurth breaks the clinch.
Garrison is looking to clinch. #CL2# Garrison tries to keep at a distance but Kurth has taken the fight into the clinch. Kurth presses Garrison against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Kurth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1##BC2# Kurth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A punch combination from Kurth misses. Kurth blocks a head kick by Garrison.
Kurth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Kurth scores with a one two! Garrison had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Kurth lands with a good body shot. Garrison tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Kurth counters with a straight that turns Garrison's legs to rubber! Kurth pushes forward with more strikes and Garrison goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yilmaz Kurth! A very excited looking Yilmaz Kurth rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
FCL - 47
Date: Aug 14, 2024 |
#R1##TD# Grappling gets a takedown into half guard. Kurth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grappling. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Kurth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grappling. Kurth has hold of Grappling's hands but Grappling slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Kurth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Kurth trying to hold on to Grappling's head to control him but Grappling postures up.
Grappling not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Grappling not landing any meaningful shots this time. Grappling throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Grappling is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grappling sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kurth defending well though. Grappling is looking to take a break and control but Kurth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Kurth trying to hold on to Grappling's head to control him but Grappling postures up.
#T1# Grappling drops an elbow to the side of Kurth's head. #SUB# Grappling is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grappling missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Grappling throws a strike but Kurth avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Grappling controlling from the top position. Kurth wants to stand and escape but Grappling is having none of it. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Kurth controls Grappling momentarily but Grappling frees himself. Kurth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Grappling won't allow Kurth to get back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Grappling postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Grappling content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Grappling trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Grappling controls from within his opponent's guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grappling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Grappling throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kurth works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Kurth has his hands on Grappling's head, controlling the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Grappling throwing strikes from guard but Kurth blocks nicely. Grappling is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Grappling swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kurth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Grappling dodges the punch combination from Kurth.
Yilmaz Kurth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Grappling scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kurth in his tracks. Grappling takes one to the side of the head.
Kurth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#It looks like Old Grappling has been cut. Kurth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grappling counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kurth thinking. Kurth wants to clinch.#T4# Grappling tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kurth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grappling somewhat.#TD# Grappling shoots in and gets a takedown into Kurth's guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Grappling wants to control from the top but Kurth keeps moving. Kurth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grappling. Kurth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grappling. Grappling trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kurth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Grappling makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Grappling is looking to work some ground and pound but Kurth has wrist control. Grappling connects with a couple of short punches. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Old Grappling dominated that round. The cut man is working on Old Grappling's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Kurth misses with a series of wild punches.
Grappling tries to clinch but Kurth moves out of range. Grappling looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kurth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grappling seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Grappling connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Kurth sizes up Grappling with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Grappling jabs Kurth to the body, keeping him at a distance. Grappling is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kurth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Yilmaz Kurth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nice shot lands for Grappling. The fight stays on the outside here - Kurth looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kurth just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurth takes a body punch but keeps moving. Kurth stuffs the takedown attempt from Grappling. Grappling gets slowly back to his feet. Kurth misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Grappling wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Grappling shoots in for a takedown but Kurth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Old Grappling. That's going to take a lot out of him. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Kurth misses with a straight left. Grappling slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1##CL# Grappling rushes Kurth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Grappling misses with a hook from the clinch. Grappling is working for takedown but Kurth is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2# Kurth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Grappling looks to land a left hand but Kurth moved out of range nicely. Kurth wants to clinch up but Grappling keeps it at a distance. Kurth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Kurth slips under a jab from Grappling. Kurth takes one to the chin there. Kurth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Kurth misses with a double jab.
A shot to the liver by Grappling. Beautiful body shot. Grappling lands a nice shot to the body.
Grappling lands with a straight right. Kurth didn't see that one coming. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kurth drops his hands momentarily and Grappling takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL# Grappling gets a clinch. Grappling is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurth can do to turn this around?#T2##BC2# Kurth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kurth is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Grappling tries to clinch up but Kurth circles away and keeps his distance. Kurth misses with a wild body shot. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grappling, as that shot connected.
#TD# Kurth tries to sprawl but Grappling drives through with a takedown into half guard. Kurth taking some punishment here, with Grappling in his half guard. Nice strikes from Grappling there. Grappling working over Kurth with some ground and pound. Kurth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Grappling wants to control but Kurth is keeping him busy. Kurth is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Grappling scores with a couple of nice shots. Grappling lands with a punch from half guard. Grappling misses with a head shot. Kurth uses the momentum to regain guard. #T3# Grappling throws a big elbow that misses. Grappling with a nice head shot there. Grappling throwing strikes from guard but Kurth blocks nicely. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grappling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Grappling cracks Kurth with a solid left hand. Old Grappling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Grappling sitting in guard, not really doing much. Kurth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grappling. Grappling working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4# Grappling postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Grappling throwing strikes but missing. Grappling postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Grappling working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Grappling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Grappling wants to control from the top but Kurth keeps moving. Grappling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Grappling throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kurth works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Grappling throwing strikes but missing. Grappling with a flurry of punches that miss. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Old Grappling dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Old Grappling's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Kurth loads up on a big right hand but Grappling slips the punch. Grappling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurth.
Kurth lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. No joy there for Grappling, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Kurth does no damage. Grappling shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kurth as he jumps to the side. Grappling throws a nice looking combination but Kurth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Kurth misses with a two punch combination.
Kurth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Kurth is looking to clinch. It looked like Grappling wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Yilmaz Kurth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Grappling avoids the body shot from Kurth.
Kurth throws a right hand that Grappling ducks under and follows up with a left that Grappling also avoids with ease. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kurth wants to clinch. A punch combination from Kurth misses. Kurth moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kurth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grappling moves away.#T1# Grappling misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Grappling shoots in looking for a takedown but Kurth manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grappling's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Old Grappling. That's going to take a lot out of him. Grappling bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kurth's head backwards. Kurth ducks right into an uppercut from Grappling. Kurth throws a series of strikes that have Grappling backpedaling.
#CL# Grappling clinches. Grappling throws a head punch that misses. Kurth prevents the takedown attempt.
Grappling misses with a body punch.
Kurth is trying to push Grappling away but Grappling has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Grappling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grappling has him pressed against the cage. Grappling lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kurth or not. Grappling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Old Grappling is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Kurth is trying to break the clinch but Grappling has him pressed against the cage. Kurth tries to break free but Grappling pushes him back against the cage. Kurth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grappling.
Kurth wants to break free but Grappling has control.
Grappling misses with a punch on the inside.
Kurth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grappling has him pressed against the cage. Kurth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Kurth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3# Kurth is trying to break free. Grappling tries to work over Kurth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Grappling works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kurth is trying to force a seperation but Grappling has the dominant position. Grappling scores with a hook to the body. Kurth wants to get back to striking at distance but Grappling won't allow it.
Kurth misses with some punches.
Grappling has Kurth pressed against the cage, preventing Kurth from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Grappling has Kurth pressed against the cage, preventing Kurth from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Kurth tries to break the clinch but Grappling is controlling the position. Kurth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A frustrated look appears on Kurth's face as he tries to break the clinch. Kurth is trying to break free. Kurth is trying to break free. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kurth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurth misses with a body punch.
Grappling lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Yilmaz Kurth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Grappling 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Old Grappling! Post fight, Old Grappling stared into the camera and said 'Thanks for accepting this fight.
I hope you are successful in your career.
For my next fight I want to face Jackson Grant (400383)'. The defeated Yilmaz Kurth had this to say: 'I'm gonna knock your head off next go, bro!'. |
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Event:
FCL - 40
Date: Jul 05, 2024 |
#R1# Fuimaono throws a hook but Kurth avoids it easily. Kurth cracks Fuimaono with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#It looks like Iakopo Fuimaono has been cut. Fuimaono tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurth was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuimaono. Kurth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Yilmaz Kurth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kurth punishes Fuimaono's body with a nice straight punch. Kurth lands with an uppercut that bounces Fuimaono off the cage and back into range. Fuimaono looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kurth lands a big right hook! Fuimaono looks hurt but is still standing! Kurth lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Fuimaono falls down and Kurth dives in with a huge hammer fist! Fuimaono's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Kurth runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yilmaz Kurth! A very excited looking Yilmaz Kurth rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
FCL - 34
Date: Jun 05, 2024 |
#R1# West with a body punch. A glancing blow. Kurth tries to clinch but West moves out of range. #CL2# Kurth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with West, pushing him back against the cage.#BC# West breaks the clinch.
West stuns Kurth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. West scores with a body shot.
West keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
West lands a lovely overhand right. Kurth tries to close the distance and clinch up but West swats him away and circles back towards the center. West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kurth is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. A nice leg kick lands there from West. West ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurth moves away. West lands a nice shot to the body.
West with a body punch. A glancing blow. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice shot lands for West. Kurth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but West moves out of range and avoids them all easily. West lands with a nice body punch. West keeps the fight on the outside. West lands a really nice looking cross but Kurth seems unphased.
West avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1# West rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kurth moves out of range and avoids them all easily. West tests Kurth's chin there with a solid looking shot. West throws a body shot but no joy. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kurth! But no joy. West has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom\'s Gym in the buildup to the fight. Kurth scores with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from West. #CL2# Kurth moves into the clinch.#BC2# Kurth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kurth tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. West lands with a straight right. Kurth didn't see that one coming. George West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kurth misses with a few strikes there.
West digs a good hook to Kurth's body.
West dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kurth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. West manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. West misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. West connects with the punch. Kurth on the wrong end of a nice jab. West ducks down and throws a hook to the body. West fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kurth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. West throws a push kick but Kurth slaps the foot to one side. Kurth is looking for the big counter here.#T2# A jab lands there for West. West scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kurth in his tracks. Good shot there by West. West is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. West is looking to slow Kurth down with leg kicks. Kurth leaves West with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. West is looking to wear down Kurth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. West scores with the left hand. Kurth knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2# Kurth takes the fight into the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Kurth's face as he tries to break the clinch. Kurth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC# West breaks the clinch.
Kurth is looking to clinch. Kurth wants to clinch up but West keeps it at a distance. Kurth tries to clinch up. West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurth.
Kurth avoids the body shot from West.
Kurth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from West finds it's way round the side to connect with Kurth's head. West tries to bum rush Kurth with a series of wild strikes but Kurth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3# Kurth walks forward, straight into a front kick from West. West punishes Kurth's body with a nice straight punch. Kurth tries to clinch there but West circles away.
Kurth takes a body punch but keeps moving. West lands with a nice body punch. Kurth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
West keeps the fight on the outside. West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurth misses with a wild combination.
Kurth checks the leg kick nicely there.
West thuds a left hand into Kurth's body. West scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
West fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kurth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kurth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Kurth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. West smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4# West throws a body punch but Kurth moves out of range. West misses with a body shot.
West lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Kurth wants to clinch. West lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by West. West looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Kurth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2# Kurth gets a clinch. Kurth wants to break free but West has control.
Kurth misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC# West breaks from the clinch.
West throws a shot to the body.
Kurth is looking to clinch but West is avoiding it.
#CL2# Kurth moves into range and clinches up with West. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George West dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2# West gets tackled into the cage by Kurth. Kurth maintains the clinch. #BC# West breaks from the clinch.
West jabs at Kurth's body. Kurth slips a jab and a cross from West.
Kurth is looking to take this fight into the clinch. West with a body punch. A glancing blow. Kurth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kurth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Kurth misses. Kurth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling West to score with a decent uppercut. West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2# Kurth has West up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC# West breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2# Kurth rushes West and presses him up against the cage.#BC# West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1# Kurth doesn't manage to clinch there - West circles away.
West stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Kurth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. West scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kurth doesn't seem bothered though. Kurth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. West throws a body shot but no joy. Kurth tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. West was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Kurth misses with a few strikes there.
Kurth needs to keep his hands up - West had a free shot at his head there. A left lands for West. West is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kurth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Kurth unleashes a big counter combination but West bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. West throws a body punch but Kurth moves out of range. West misses with a body kick. West looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurth is just out of range. George West is winning the standup battle so far. Kurth tries to clinch but West is having none of it. West lands a slapping body shot.
Kurth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
West misses with a looping left. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kurth swinging wildly here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T2# West bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kurth's head. West looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurth is just out of range. West scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Kurth staying out of range there. West with a hook. West showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kurth.
West seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurth manages to avoid it.#CL2# Kurth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with West, pushing him back against the cage. West is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurth can do to turn this around? West lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kurth backwards. #BC# West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kurth shoots for a takedown but West saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. West with a nice calf kick. Kurth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Kurth takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
West misses with a wild body shot. #T3# West throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2# Kurth drives through and clinches with West against the cage.
#BC# West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. West throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice inside leg kick there by West. That's going to slow Kurth down. A chopping leg kick lands by West. Kurth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. West ducks down and throws a hook to the body. West throws a body kick that misses and Kurth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kurth moves out of range of the body kick. West thuds a left hand into Kurth's body. West punishes Kurth's body with a nice straight punch. Kurth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by West. West misses with a body shot.
Yilmaz Kurth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. West tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kurth is able to avoid easily. West lands a nice looking body shot.
Kurth misses with a wild combination.
#T4# West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurth was well out of range. Poor timing from West. Kurth misses with a jab, cross combination.
West lands a right hook to the body.
West lands a slapping body shot.
Kurth takes a body punch but keeps moving. West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurth.
West keeps the fight on the outside. West lands a nice shot that snaps Kurth's head back.
Kurth misses with a wild body shot. It looked like West wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. West ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Kurth tries to clinch up but West circles away and keeps his distance. West scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. West scores with a nice strike. Nice body punch from West. No joy there for West, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
West with a body punch. A glancing blow. Kurth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George West dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3# Kurth misses with a few strikes there.
West looks to land a combination. Kurth sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. West lands with a hook. Kurth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. West throws a shot to the body.
West pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kurth back to the cage. West follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. West works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Kurth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kurth misses with a double jab.
Kurth tries to clinch but West moves out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kurth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. West punishes Kurth's body with a nice straight punch. West looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kurth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Kurth tries to bum rush West with a series of wild strikes but West uses good footwork to avoid the assault. West fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kurth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Kurth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. West misses with a jab to the body
and Kurth counters with a nice body shot. #T1# West tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kurth swivels and escapes. Kurth throws a counter combo. West lands with a good body shot. Yilmaz Kurth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! West connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Kurth is looking to clinch. West scores with a nice strike. Kurth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
Kurth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
#CL2# Kurth forces West back against the cage and clinches.#BC# West breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Kurth clinches up against the cage.#BC# West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kurth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kurth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
West dips to his left and cracks Kurth with an uppercut! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. West ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. West lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kurth at a distance.
#T2# West scores with a jab. Kurth acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Kurth wants to clinch.#KD2# Kurth lands a left and a right that sends West crashing to the canvas! Kurth dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#West is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like George West has been cut. West is wriggling around trying to escape.
Oh West is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Kurth controlling from the full mount. West tries to get back to half guard but can't. West seems to have got his legs back now.#T3# West is working hard here to advance position. Kurth content just to control the position here. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. West really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kurth takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. West is trying to get back to his feet but can't. George West is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. West is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to George West. Well I reckon that's a shut out for West, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George West! After the fight, George West 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. Yilmaz Kurth was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm gonna knock your head off next go, bro!'. |
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Event:
SUPREME 13
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1# NoocOuut finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kurth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. NoocOuut bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kurth's head. NoocOuut misses with a combination
and Kurth counters with a three punch combo that has NoocOuut backing up. NoocOuut nods at Kurth to acknowledge the strikes. NoocOuut tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kurth swivels and escapes. NoocOuut throws a series of punches but Kurth moves out of range. Sloppy strikes from Kurth. Those never looked like landing. NoocOuut looks for a takedown but Kurth sprawls well. NoocOuut has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Punchin N\' Chockin in the buildup to the fight. NoocOuut doesn't manage to clinch there - Kurth circles away.
NoocOuut shoots for a takedown but Kurth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristoff NoocOuut. That's going to take a lot out of him. A left and a right from Kurth both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Kristoff NoocOuut has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! NoocOuut throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kurth. NoocOuut swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2# and Kurth counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kurth. #BC2# Kurth breaks from the clinch.
NoocOuut fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1# NoocOuut misses with a few strikes there.
Kurth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Kurth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Kurth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#KD2# Nice combo by Kurth! Oh, that's hurt him - NoocOuut falls to the canvas and Kurth follows him into side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. NoocOuut tries to buck Kurth off but Kurth is having none of it. NoocOuut is breathing heavily.#SU2# Kurth decides to stand back up. No joy there for Kurth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kurth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. NoocOuut tries to counter by clinching up but Kurth breaks away and moves out of range. Kurth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kurth unleashes a big counter combination but NoocOuut bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Kurth misses with a jab, cross combination.
NoocOuut has his takedown stuffed letting Kurth counter with a right hand. #T2# NoocOuut scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kurth doesn't seem bothered though. NoocOuut tries to clinch up and NoocOuut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD2# Nice combo by Kurth! Oh, that's hurt him - NoocOuut falls to the canvas and Kurth follows him into side control. #ROC2#NoocOuut is rocked!#SU2# Kurth has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2# Kurth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with NoocOuut, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2# Kurth breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Kurth closes the distance and pushes NoocOuut back into the cage.#BC# NoocOuut breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. NoocOuut tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kurth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten NoocOuut somewhat.#T3# NoocOuut lands a nice hook to Kurth's body. Kurth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. NoocOuut has a takedown stuffed. Kurth lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kurth. Kurth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. No joy there for Kurth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from NoocOuut does no damage. Kurth is looking for the big counter here. Kurth misses with a double jab.
NoocOuut misses with a hook to the body
#KD2# and Kurth counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple NoocOuut! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kurth looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4# The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU2# Kurth decides to stand and escape the position. NoocOuut lands a nice shot that snaps Kurth's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yilmaz Kurth dominated that round. The cut man is working on Kristoff NoocOuut's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2# Kurth moves into range and clinches up with NoocOuut. Kurth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from NoocOuut.
Kurth lands an uppercut.#BC2# Kurth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kurth changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. NoocOuut tries to avoid it but Kurth manages to keep hold of a leg and drag NoocOuut to the ground. NoocOuut escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kurth. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Kurth swinging wildly here.
NoocOuut shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kurth sprawls well. Kurth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. NoocOuut gets slowly back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kurth moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1# NoocOuut ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurth moves away. Kristoff NoocOuut is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. NoocOuut throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Sloppy strikes from Kurth. Those never looked like landing. As Kurth looks to move away, NoocOuut throws a big counter combo but Kurth just gets out of the way. A right-left combo lands from Kurth. A left and a right from Kurth both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#Kristoff NoocOuut's cut is getting worse. NoocOuut throws a wild hook but Kurth just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! NoocOuut gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Kurth raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yilmaz Kurth! Yilmaz Kurth decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
SUPREME 7
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
#R1# Quarto misses with a head kick.
Quarto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Kurth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Quarto throws a leg kick which misses Kurth's front leg but catches the back leg as Kurth tries to avoid it. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Quarto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Quarto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2# Quarto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Kurth moves into the clinch.#BC2# Quarto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kurth misses with a series of wild punches.
Quarto misses the shot to the body. Kurth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheers as Quarto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kurth doesn't seem phased though. 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! Kurth closes the distance looking to clinch and Quarto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Quarto throws a sloppy head kick and Kurth moves out of range easily. Quarto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurth was well out of range. Poor timing from Quarto.#T1# Quarto misses the shot to the body. Quarto with a jab. Kurth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Quarto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kurth. Kurth throws a right hand that Quarto ducks under and follows up with a left that Quarto also avoids with ease. Kurth throws a series of punches but Quarto moves out of range. Despite the aggression on Quarto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Quarto moves into range and connects with a jab. Kurth is looking to clinch but Quarto is avoiding it.
Despite the aggression on Quarto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Kurth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Quarto. Kurth ducks right into an uppercut from Quarto. Quarto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kurth.
Kurth dodges the punch combination from Quarto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A big left from Quarto misses. Quarto throws a head kick that half lands.
Kurth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Quarto to score with a decent uppercut.#T2# Kurth fails in his attempt to clinch. Quarto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kurth counters with a right hand to the body. A punch combination from Kurth misses. Quarto throws a lazy right hand but Kurth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Quarto lands a head kick!
Kurth looks to land a combination but Quarto avoids it well. Kurth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Quarto with a nice calf kick. Quarto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Quarto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kurth with a body shot. A combination from Kurth does no damage. Quarto scores with a punch to the head. Kurth swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Quarto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kurth blocks a head kick by Quarto.
Kurth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3# Kurth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kurth fails to land with a series of punches.
Kurth on the wrong end of a nice hook. Quarto dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Quarto throws a series of punches but Kurth avoids them all with ease. Quarto is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Quarto goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Yilmaz Kurth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kurth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Quarto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Quarto has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Kurth throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Quarto lands with a cross. A good leg kick by Quarto. Kurth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quarto circles away quickly and effectively. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kurth shoots in for a double leg but Quarto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Quarto is looking for the big counter here. Kurth is breathing heavily. Kurth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Kurth tries to clinch up but Quarto circles away and keeps his distance.#T4# Quarto is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kurth. Kurth darts in trying to clinch and Quarto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Quarto looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurth is just out of range. Kurth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Quarto.
Quarto tries to bum rush Kurth with a series of wild strikes but Kurth uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Quarto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Kurth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Quarto. Kurth throws a series of punches but Quarto avoids them all with ease. Quarto throws a hook but Kurth blocks it. Kurth is looking to take this fight into the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Quarto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kurth tries to clinch but Quarto moves out of range. Kurth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quarto. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Quarto 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# The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kurth checks a leg kick. #CL# Kurth closes the distance and clinches. #BC2# Quarto manages to break the clinch.
Kurth throws a right hand that Quarto ducks under and follows up with a left that Quarto also avoids with ease. Kurth on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Kurth lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. A punch combination from Kurth misses. Kurth throws a combination that misses and Quarto counters with a lovely straight right hand! Quarto takes a swing at Kurth's ribcage but misses. Kurth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Kurth walks into a jab. Quarto misses with a hook. Kurth ducked under it nicely. Quarto misses with an uppercut. Kurth takes a body punch but keeps moving. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Quarto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kurth's sensitive parts. Kurth wants to clinch up but Quarto keeps it at a distance. Kurth doesn't manage to clinch there - Quarto circles away.
Quarto just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# Quarto throws a nice head kick!
Kurth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quarto circles away quickly and effectively.#CL# Kurth rushes Quarto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Kurth wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2# Quarto breaks the clinch.
Quarto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Kurth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Kurth throws the left hand but Quarto avoids the punch easily. Quarto connects with a body shot that sends Kurth's belly button to the back.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2# Quarto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Quarto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurth sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kurth fails to land with a series of punches.
Kurth backing away here, and Quarto unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Yilmaz Kurth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Quarto just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurth went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Quarto lands a leg kick that knocks Kurth off balance momentarily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kurth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T2# Quarto with the inside leg kick. Kurth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Kurth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Quarto has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kurth slips a straight right by Quarto. Quarto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Quarto dodges the punch combination from Kurth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Quarto looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurth is just out of range. Kurth appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL# Kurth has Quarto up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2# Quarto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Quarto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurth was well out of range. Poor timing from Quarto. Quarto lands a jab-cross combination. A punch combination from Kurth misses. #CL# Kurth rushes Quarto and presses him up against the cage. Kurth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3# Kurth is trying to break free. Kurth tries to work over Quarto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2# Quarto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Kurth has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2# Quarto breaks from the clinch.
Kurth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Kurth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Kurth tries to close the distance and clinch but Quarto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kurth moves in looking to clinch but Quarto pushes him off. Kurth is looking to clinch. Kurth slips a jab and a cross from Quarto.
Kurth throws a big counter combination but Quarto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Kurth moves to clinch but Quarto breaks away enabling Quarto to counter with a crisp jab. Kurth moves away from the strike by Quarto. Quarto wants to slow Kurth down by chopping away at his legs. #T4# Quarto walks into a left hand. Quarto scores with a body shot.
Quarto connects with a leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2# Quarto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kurth works over Quarto's head and body with a nice combination. Some wild striking there from Quarto.
Quarto throws a shot from downtown. Kurth moves away and avoids it. Kurth missing with a left hand there. Quarto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kurth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Kurth tries to clinch up. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Quarto scores with a leg kick.
Quarto throws the left hand but Kurth avoids the punch easily. Kurth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL# Kurth clinches up with Quarto and pushes him back against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Quarto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3# Kurth misses with a two punch combination.
Kurth tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Quarto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Quarto looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurth is just out of range. Quarto swinging wildly here.
Kurth throws a big counter combination but Quarto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Kurth tries to clinch there but Quarto circles away.
Quarto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kurth with a body shot. Kurth darts in trying to clinch and Quarto counters with a low kick, right behind Kurth 's knee. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Quarto sizes up Kurth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Some wild striking there from Kurth.
Kurth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kurth tries to clinch but Quarto is having none of it. Pedro Quarto seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1# Quarto throws a leg kick but Kurth sees it coming and moves out of range. Kurth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quarto.
Quarto connects with a leg kick. Kurth misses the shot to the body. Kurth ducks under a wild hook from Quarto. Kurth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL# Kurth has Quarto up against the cage in a clinch.
Kurth lands a body punch. #BC2# Quarto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Quarto lands with a slapping head kick. Quarto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kurth throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Quarto looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL# Kurth closes the distance and pushes Quarto back into the cage.#T2##BC2# Quarto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Quarto takes a swing at Kurth's ribcage but misses. Good exchange - Quarto coming out on top. Kurth fails in his attempt to clinch. Yilmaz Kurth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kurth wants to clinch up but Quarto keeps it at a distance. This has been an exciting period of action! Kurth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quarto paws at him with a jab and circles away. Kurth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Kurth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quarto circles away quickly and effectively. Quarto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Quarto scores with a jab. Kurth acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Quarto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Kurth throws a combination that misses and Quarto counters with a nice body shot. Quarto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Quarto throws a body punch but Kurth moves out of range. #T3# Kurth tries to clinch but Quarto is having none of it. A left and a right from Quarto both land. Nice combination. #CL# Kurth pushes Quarto up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Quarto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Quarto misses with a double jab.
Nice cross by Kurth.#CL# Kurth closes the distance and clinches. Kurth tries to work over Quarto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kurth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Quarto has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Quarto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kurth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Quarto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kurth moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromQuarto. Kurth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Kurth takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4# Quarto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Quarto slips a jab and a cross from Kurth.
Quarto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Kurth takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC2#Kurth is rocked! Quarto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kurth momentarily.
Oh Kurth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Quarto with a nice calf kick. A slow jab from Quarto misses its intended target. As Quarto looks to move away, Kurth throws a big counter combo but Quarto just gets out of the way. Kurth seems to have got his legs back now. Kurth needs to keep his hands up - Quarto had a free shot at his head there. Kurth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quarto. Kurth throws a nice looking combination but Quarto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Quarto scoring well with a low kick there.
Sloppy strikes from Kurth. Those never looked like landing. Quarto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. No joy there for Quarto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pedro Quarto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Quarto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Pedro Quarto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Quarto winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Quarto! After the fight, Pedro Quarto 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. Yilmaz Kurth spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm gonna knock your head off next go, bro!'. |
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Event:
SCF 1: Rhodes vs. Maron
Date: Nov 29, 2023 |
#R1# Kurth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kurth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Dunn cracks Kurth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Kurth tries to clinch up. Kurth is looking to clinch but Dunn is avoiding it.
Dunn cracks Kurth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Kurth looks to land a right hand but Dunn moved out of range. Dunn moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2# Kurth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Dunn jumps guard but Kurth stands there with Dunn around his waist. Dunn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC# Dunn breaks from the clinch.
Dunn misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Kurth. Those never looked like landing. Dunn is looking to counter punch. We've been told by Dunn's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Kurth throws a series of punches but Dunn moves out of range. Dunn lands a nice shot that snaps Kurth's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kurth!
Kurth fails in his attempt to clinch. Kurth throws an off balance right hand
enabling Dunn to counter with a crisp jab. Nice shot lands for Dunn.#T1# No joy there for Kurth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dunn cracks Kurth with an open hand slap. Dunn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Danga de danga de dang - Kurth scores with a four punch combination! Dunn throws a right hand that Kurth ducks under and follows up with a left that Kurth also avoids with ease. Dunn digs a good hook to Kurth's body.
Kurth misses with a combination
and Dunn counters with a straight right hand. Dunn throws a series of punches but Kurth moves out of range. Kurth tries to clinch but Dunn moves out of range. Kurth throws a nice looking combination but Dunn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Kurth lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dunn circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2# Kurth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC# Dunn manages to break the clinch.
Kurth dives in and grabs Dunn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dunn pushes down on Kurth's head and hops out. Kurth throws a right and a left that Dunn avoids nicely. Kurth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dunn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kurth on the side of the head.#T2# Some wild striking there from Kurth.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Kurth tries to clinch up but Dunn circles away and keeps his distance. Dunn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Kurth tries to clinch up and Dunn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2# Kurth gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# Kurth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kurth shoots in but no luck this time. Dunn lands a jab to Kurth's midsection. Dunn lands a jab to Kurth's midsection. Kurth throws a right hand that Dunn ducks under and follows up with a left that Dunn also avoids with ease. Dunn is looking for a counter combo.#CL2# Kurth closes the distance and pushes Dunn back into the cage. Kurth lands a body shot. Kurth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Dunn is breathing heavily.#T3##BC2# Kurth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kurth throws a hook to the side of Dunn's head but Dunn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Dunn's corner calls for a 1-2. Dunn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Dunn scores with a jab. Kurth acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Kurth looks for a takedown but Dunn sprawls well. Clay Dunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yilmaz Kurth. Dunn throws a hook but Kurth blocks it. Dunn lands a slapping body shot.
Dunn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Kurth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dunn moves out of range and avoids them all easily. No joy there for Kurth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Dunn. Those never looked like landing. Kurth throws a series of punches but Dunn avoids them all with ease. Kurth wants to clinch up but Dunn keeps it at a distance.#CL2# Kurth pushes Dunn up against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Dunn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kurth tries to clinch but Dunn moves out of range. #T4# Kurth doesn't manage to clinch there - Dunn circles away.
A quick step to the side and Dunn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2# Kurth moves into the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2# Kurth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Kurth instigates a clinch. Kurth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dunn.
#BC2# Kurth breaks the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Dunn as he connects with a hook. Kurth fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Kurth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dunn misses with a wild body shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dunn lands with a shot to the body. Dunn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunn looks to land a left hand but Kurth moved out of range nicely.#CL2# Kurth closes the distance and clinches. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yilmaz Kurth will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Dunn swats away the attempt to clinch by Kurth. Dunn punishes Kurth's body with a nice straight punch. Nice cross by Dunn. Kurth tries to clinch up and Dunn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kurth fails to land with a series of punches.
Kurth moves to clinch but Dunn breaks away and Dunn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Dunn just misses with a punch to the body.
Clay Dunn is winning the standup battle so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kurth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dunn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Dunn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Dunn clobbers Kurth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Kurth misses with a combination
and Dunn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Yilmaz Kurth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dunn jabs Kurth to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1# Kurth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Clay Dunn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kurth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dunn swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kurth shoots in for a takedown but Dunn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Kurth misses with the combination.
#CL2# Kurth moves into range and clinches up with Dunn.#BC# Dunn manages to break the clinch.
A left lands for Dunn. Kurth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Dunn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Dunn lands a right hook to the body.
Dunn throws a nice looking combination but Kurth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Dunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Kurth lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kurth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dunn paws at him with a jab and circles away. Kurth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kurth there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2# Dunn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kurth. Dunn circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2# Kurth closes the distance and clinches. #BC2# Kurth manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Dunn gets tackled into the cage by Kurth. Kurth maintains the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Kurth. #BC# Dunn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kurth tries to clinch but Dunn moves away and Dunn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Dunn throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kurth closes the distance looking to clinch letting Dunn counter with a right hand. #KD2# Kurth drops Dunn with a beautiful combination! Dunn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kurth is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Dunn is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Clay Dunn has been cut. Kurth doesn't manage to clinch there - Dunn circles away.
#CL2# Kurth takes the fight into the clinch. #T3##BC2# Kurth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kurth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kurth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dunn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A combination from Dunn does no damage. As Dunn backs off Kurth throws a huge counter combo but Dunn manages to avoid it all. Dunn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kurth tries to close the distance and clinch but Dunn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kurth tries to clinch there but Dunn circles away.
Kurth throws a series of punches but Dunn avoids them all with ease. #CL2# Dunn tries to keep at a distance but Kurth has taken the fight into the clinch. Yilmaz Kurth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Kurth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2# Kurth manages to break the clinch.
#T4# Kurth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dunn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Kurth throws a series of punches but Dunn avoids them all with ease. Kurth tries to clinch up. Dunn swats away the attempt to clinch by Kurth. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kurth fails in his attempt to clinch. Dunn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kurth.
#CL2# Kurth clinches with his opponent.
Kurth struggles to land a body shot inside as Dunn controls his hands.
Kurth cracks Dunn with a nice body shot.#BC2# Kurth breaks the clinch.
Dunn slips a jab and a cross from Kurth.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yilmaz Kurth will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Clay Dunn'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##CL2# Kurth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dunn, pushing him back against the cage. Kurth tries to work over Dunn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Dunn tries to pull guard but Kurth forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC# Dunn breaks the clinch.
Kurth misses with a double jab.
Dunn is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Kurth is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Dunn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kurth doesn't seem bothered though. Nice uppercut there from Dunn. Dunn slips a jab and a cross from Kurth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dunn throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2# Kurth forces Dunn back against the cage and clinches.#BC2# Kurth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dunn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kurth.
Dunn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1# Dunn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurth. Yilmaz Kurth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kurth misses with a two punch combination.
Kurth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dunn counters with a series of strikes. Kurth will be more careful next time no doubt. Kurth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Dunn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jab from Dunn. Yilmaz Kurth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Dunn throws a looping overhand right but Kurth ducks down to avoid it. Dunn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kurth throws a big shot that misses. Dunn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurth was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunn. Dunn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dunn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2# Kurth moves into range and clinches up with Dunn.#BC2# Kurth manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dunn throws a right and a left that Kurth avoids nicely. #T2##CL2# Kurth moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2# Kurth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kurth misses with a wild combination.
Kurth misses with a series of wild punches.
Kurth shoots in for a takedown but Dunn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. A counter left hand to the body from Dunn misses its target. Kurth looks to clinch and Dunn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Sloppy strikes from Kurth. Those never looked like landing. Dunn keeps the fight on the outside. Dunn misses with a hook. Kurth is looking for the big counter here. Kurth tries to clinch but Dunn moves out of range. Dunn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kurth under the eye. Kurth tries to clinch up. Kurth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3# Dunn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Kurth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dunn just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2# Kurth moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC# Dunn breaks the clinch.
Kurth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kurth is looking to clinch but Dunn is avoiding it.
Dunn dodges the punch combination from Kurth.
#CL2# Kurth instigates a clinch. #BC# Dunn breaks from the clinch.
#T4# Kurth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dunn swings for the body but Kurth moves out of range.
Kurth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Kurth tries to clinch there but Dunn circles away.
#CL2# Kurth gets a clinch. #BC# Dunn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kurth throws a series of punches but Dunn moves out of range. Kurth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kurth tries to clinch up but Dunn circles away and keeps his distance. Kurth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dunn. Sloppy strikes from Dunn. Those never looked like landing. Kurth moves in looking to clinch but Dunn pushes him off. A little feinted left hand from Dunn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Dunn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kurth. Kurth unleashes a big counter combination but Dunn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Clay Dunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2# Kurth moves into the clinch. A short right from Kurth.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Yilmaz Kurth. I've got Kurth winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Clay Dunn! The defeated Yilmaz Kurth had this to say: 'I'm gonna knock your head off next go, bro!'. |
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