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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 13
Date: Oct 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Southpaw lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Enu Deathcrush has been cut.
Southpaw throws a good cross that connects.
#TD2#
Deathcrush looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Southpaw!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Southpaw is trying to escape the position but Deathcrush is controlling the position.
Deathcrush misses with the ground and pound.
Deathcrush in side control, throwing shots but Southpaw defends.
What's Southpaw going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Southpaw definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Southpaw is trying to improve his position.
Deathcrush looking to control but instead Southpaw has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Deathcrush winds up and cracks Southpaw with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Southpaw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Deathcrush keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Deathcrush thows a huge punch but Southpaw dodges it nicely.
Deathcrush has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Deathcrush is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Deathcrush takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Deathcrush is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Deathcrush missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deathcrush looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Deathcrush trying to control from half guard but Southpaw is working away.
Deathcrush is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Deathcrush throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Southpaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Deathcrush.
Nice defenses there by Deathcrush.#TD2#
Deathcrush decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Southpaw kicks off Deathcrush and gets to his feet.
Seventoe Southpaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deathcrush displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Southpaw throws out the jab.
Southpaw throws out a loose jab but Deathcrush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Southpaw scores with a hook to the body. Deathcrush takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Southpaw.
Southpaw looks to throw the jab but Deathcrush is out of range.
Southpaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Deathcrush is just out of range.
Deathcrush slips a jab from Southpaw.
Southpaw lands a really nice looking cross but Deathcrush seems unphased.
#TD2#
Deathcrush decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Southpaw avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Deathcrush. #T3#
Deathcrush thows a huge punch but Southpaw dodges it nicely.
Southpaw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Deathcrush.
Deathcrush landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Deathcrush wants to pass to mount but Southpaw is defending the position.
Deathcrush controlling the action here.
Deathcrush looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Deathcrush working over Southpaw with some ground and pound. Southpaw looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Deathcrush thows a huge punch but Southpaw dodges it nicely.
Deathcrush is pressing down on Southpaw's thigh, looking to free his foot. Southpaw is holding on for now.
Southpaw knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Deathcrush on the ground.
Deathcrush seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Southpaw does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Deathcrush seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Deathcrush missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Southpaw controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Deathcrush thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Southpaw's head.
Deathcrush missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Deathcrush lands with a punch from half guard.
Southpaw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Deathcrush.
Deathcrush trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Deathcrush slips under a jab from Southpaw.
Deathcrush slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Deathcrush throws a looping overhand right but Southpaw ducks down to avoid it.
Southpaw misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Enu Deathcrush will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Enu Deathcrush's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Deathcrush shoots for a double leg takedown but Southpaw sprawls well. He's pushed Deathcrush's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Deathcrush feints and as Southpaw raises his hands in defense, Deathcrush changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Southpaw is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Deathcrush throwing strikes but missing.
Deathcrush is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Deathcrush trying to control the position from guard on top but Southpaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deathcrush working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Southpaw wants to sweep here but Deathcrush controlling him for the moment.
Deathcrush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Deathcrush is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Deathcrush fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Southpaw to the ground. Deathcrush is now in Southpaw's guard.
Deathcrush is looking to work some ground and pound but Southpaw has wrist control.
Southpaw utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Southpaw looking to control.
Enu Deathcrush has got the better of the ground game so far.
Deathcrush postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Deathcrush is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Deathcrush throwing strikes from guard but Southpaw blocks nicely.
Deathcrush throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Deathcrush trying to control the position from guard on top but Southpaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Deathcrush misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Southpaw.
Deathcrush uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Southpaw.
Southpaw keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Deathcrush shoots for a double leg takedown but Southpaw sprawls well. He's pushed Deathcrush's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Seventoe Southpaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enu Deathcrush.
Southpaw connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Southpaw enables Deathcrush to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Southpaw manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Deathcrush is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Deathcrush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Southpaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Deathcrush looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Deathcrush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Southpaw keeping moving, preventing Deathcrush from controlling successfully.
Deathcrush working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Southpaw's head.
Deathcrush throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Deathcrush shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Southpaw as he jumps to the side.
Southpaw slips a jab from Deathcrush.
Southpaw throws a big shot that misses.
Deathcrush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Southpaw moves away.
Deathcrush goes for a double leg but Southpaw avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Southpaw continues to drive forward.
Southpaw throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Southpaw loads up on a big right hand but Deathcrush slips the punch.
Southpaw throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Deathcrush counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Southpaw!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Deathcrush trying to control the position but Southpaw is working away.
Deathcrush lands a few punches from side control.
Deathcrush scoring with punches from side control.
Deathcrush trying to control the position but Southpaw is working away.
Deathcrush scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Southpaw struggling a bit here.
Deathcrush content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enu Deathcrush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Enu Deathcrush's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Southpaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deathcrush with the counter takedown but Southpaw avoids it easily.
Seventoe Southpaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deathcrush moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Deathcrush shoots in and bounces Southpaw off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Deathcrush working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Deathcrush won't allow Southpaw to sweep him here.
Deathcrush controls from within his opponent's guard.
Deathcrush wants to control from the top but Southpaw keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deathcrush showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Deathcrush trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Deathcrush sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Southpaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Deathcrush. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Deathcrush throws a body shot but no joy.
Southpaw tries to work over Deathcrush's front leg with a kick but Deathcrush checks it.
Southpaw lands a head shot.
Southpaw throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Southpaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Deathcrush.
A jab from Southpaw misses.
Southpaw throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Deathcrush scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T2#
Deathcrush lands with a punch from half guard.
Deathcrush is keen to just control but Southpaw is a slippery customer.
Deathcrush has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Deathcrush putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deathcrush thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Deathcrush postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Southpaw looks a forlorn figure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Southpaw in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Deathcrush with shots to the head and body - Southpaw looks very uncomfortable down there.
Deathcrush lands a big shot there that rocks Southpaw but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Deathcrush landing strikes, looking to finish! #T3#
Deathcrush fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Enu Deathcrush is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Deathcrush controlling the position easily from mount.
Deathcrush scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Southpaw?
Deathcrush punishing his opponent with strikes.
Deathcrush punishing his opponent with strikes.
Deathcrush lands a nice shot to the head.
Deathcrush raining down shots from the mount!
Deathcrush controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Let's hope that Deathcrush has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Deathcrush putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Deathcrush with a couple of short strikes.
Southpaw on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Southpaw tries to get out of the position.
Deathcrush controlling from mount.
Deathcrush prevents Southpaw from getting the reversal.
Deathcrush sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Deathcrush's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enu Deathcrush comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Deathcrush 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enu Deathcrush! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 91
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Southpaw takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses.
Black getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Southpaw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Black.
Southpaw misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Black counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Black misses with a looping left.
Southpaw slips a jab from Black.
Black misses with a left hand
and Southpaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Southpaw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Black.
A big right from Southpaw misses.
A little jabbing left from Black on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Black looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Black misses with a left hand
enabling Southpaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Southpaw throws a leg kick that is checked
and Black connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Southpaw slips a straight right by Black.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Southpaw scores with a decent looking hook.
Seventoe Southpaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Southpaw connects with a body shot.
Black uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Black lands a nice shot that snaps Southpaw's head back.
Black misses with a right hand
and Southpaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Black is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Southpaw.
Southpaw feints and then cracks Black's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Black down.
Southpaw definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Black throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Southpaw counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Southpaw ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Black 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.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Black checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Black was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Black throws a hook to the side of Southpaw's head but Southpaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Southpaw with a nice calf kick.
Good shot there by Southpaw.
Black slips a straight right by Southpaw.
A jab from Black misses.
Southpaw misses with a jab to the body
and Black connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Black lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#Southpaw is rocked!
Black drops Southpaw with a straight right hand, right on the button! Black follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baron Black! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 65
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Southpaw missing with a left hand there. Elmars was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Southpaw tries to get set, Elmars tries to push him back and clinch up but Southpaw manages to avoid the attempt.
Southpaw misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Elmars counters by moving into the clinch.
Southpaw wants to break the clinch but can't.
Southpaw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Elmars has him pressed against the cage.
Elmars creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Elmars tries for a takedown but Southpaw manages to get underhooks.
Elmars throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC2#
Southpaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Southpaw lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Elmars at a distance.
Southpaw throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Elmars counters with a single leg into guard. Southpaw didn't expect that.
Southpaw looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Elmars showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Elmars has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Elmars won't allow Southpaw to sweep him here.
Southpaw really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Elmars. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Elmars stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Southpaw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Southpaw trying to control the position here.
Southpaw being controlled here, momentarily.
Elmars trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
A swing and a miss from Southpaw.
It looked like Elmars was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Southpaw.
Southpaw throws a lazy uppercut
and Elmars counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Elmars ducks under a wild hook from Southpaw.
Elmars is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Southpaw misses with a left hand #TD#
and Elmars counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Southpaw!
Southpaw is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Elmars slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Elmars.#T3##SUB#
Elmars tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Southpaw is letting Elmars control him for a moment. #SUB#
Elmars is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Southpaw knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Elmars tries to move to mount but Southpaw blocks the move with his legs.
Elmars in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Elmars wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Southpaw, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elmars happy to just control the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Georgs Elmars dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Southpaw cracks Elmars with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Southpaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elmars seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Elmars gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Southpaw.
Southpaw misses the jab.
Southpaw fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Elmars has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A swing and a miss from Southpaw.
Elmars keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Southpaw.
Southpaw throws a lazy uppercut
and Elmars counters with a nice body shot.
Southpaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elmars moves away.
Southpaw throws out a loose jab but Elmars uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Southpaw takes a swing at Elmars's ribcage but misses.
Southpaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Elmars counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Southpaw thinking.
Southpaw takes a swing at Elmars's ribcage but misses.
Elmars tries to counter by clinching up but Southpaw breaks away and moves out of range.
Seventoe Southpaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elmars slips a jab from Southpaw.
Southpaw scores with a jab to the body.
Southpaw lands a slapping body shot.
Elmars keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Southpaw.
Elmars tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Southpaw manages to circle out of the way.
Elmars takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Southpaw misses with a wild body shot.
Elmars tries to counter by clinching up but Southpaw breaks away and moves out of range.
Southpaw misses with a straight left.
Southpaw misses with a hook
#TD#
and Elmars counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Elmars is looking for a kimura here.
#T2##SUB#
Elmars is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Southpaw defends it well.
Elmars tries to pass the half guard into mount. Southpaw knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Elmars perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Elmars is looking to advance position but Southpaw won't allow it. #T3#
Elmars performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Elmars'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.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Elmars works his way into side control.
Georgs Elmars overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Elmars passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Southpaw!
Elmars content just to control the position here.
Elmars continues to hold on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Seventoe Southpaw will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Elmars 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Elmars moves out of range as Southpaw strikes.
Southpaw throws a front kick aimed at Elmars's knee but Elmars avoids it well.
Elmars is looking to counter the offense by Southpaw and move into the clinch.
Southpaw throws a big shot that misses.
Elmars avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Elmars checks a leg kick.
Southpaw misses the shot to the body.
Southpaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elmars moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elmars staying out of range there.
Southpaw throws an overhand right that lands on Elmars's shoulder, as Elmars tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Southpaw misses.
Elmars seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice cross by Southpaw.#T1#
Southpaw fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Southpaw takes a swing at Elmars's ribcage but misses.
Southpaw throws a low kick but Elmars moves out of range easily.
Elmars swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Southpaw misses with a low kick as Elmars jumps back.
Elmars seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Southpaw misses with a straight right.
Southpaw swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Southpaw swings for the body but Elmars moves out of range.
Southpaw misses with a looping right.
Southpaw is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Southpaw connects with a solid leg kick.
Southpaw takes a swing at Elmars's ribcage but misses.
Elmars keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Southpaw.#T2#
Good shot there by Southpaw.
Seventoe Southpaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Southpaw lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Elmars has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Elmars and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Seventoe Southpaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Southpaw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Southpaw will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Elmars defending well as Southpaw loads up on a big left hand.
Elmars appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Elmars has been working on his balance at LA FIGHT BARN, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Southpaw.
Southpaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Southpaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Elmars tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Southpaw scores with a jab to the jaw.
Elmars is looking to wear down Southpaw with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Southpaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Southpaw jabs Elmars to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Elmars takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Southpaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Southpaw tries to get set, Elmars tries to push him back and clinch up but Southpaw manages to avoid the attempt.
A big right from Southpaw misses.
Elmars swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Elmars uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Southpaw.
A counter left hand to the body from Elmars misses its target.
Southpaw misses the jab.
Elmars is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Southpaw tries a low kick but Elmars avoids it.
Elmars was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Southpaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Elmars tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Southpaw manages to circle out of the way.
Southpaw misses with an uppercut.
Southpaw connects with the punch.
Southpaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Elmars.
Southpaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elmars was well out of range. Poor timing from Southpaw.
A big left from Southpaw misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Elmars misses its target.
Southpaw misses with a looping left.
Southpaw misses with a hook
#TD#
and Elmars counters with a single leg into guard. Southpaw didn't expect that.
Southpaw can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Elmars controls the pace.#T4#
Further stalling from Elmars.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seventoe Southpaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Southpaw has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seventoe Southpaw!
Georgs Elmars spoke after the fight, saying 'Every fight, win or lose, is a valuable lesson. I want to thank my opponent for a tough battle and for pushing me to my limits.'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 198
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Em uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Southpaw.
Em blocks a jab.
Em tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Southpaw throws a right hand that misses
and Em counters with a left and a right that stings Southpaw.
A big right from Southpaw misses.
Em wants to counter with a clinch but Southpaw pushes him away.
Em shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good shot there by Southpaw.
Southpaw scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Southpaw throws a hook but Em avoids it easily.
Em keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Southpaw.
Em has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Em there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Southpaw connects with a body shot.
Southpaw throws the left hand but Em avoids the punch easily.
Em is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Southpaw scores with a jab.#T1#
Southpaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Em is just out of range.
And Em tries to counter it with a takedown but Southpaw pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Southpaw throws an overhand right that drops Em like a sack of potatoes! Southpaw dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seventoe Southpaw! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 191
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Leary throws an overhand right that lands on Southpaw's shoulder, as Southpaw tries to avoid the shot.
Leary definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Southpaw digs a good body shot into Leary's ribs.
Southpaw lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Southpaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Leary throws a nice looking combination but Southpaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Southpaw misses with a looping left.
Southpaw throws a poor cross that misses
and Leary counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Southpaw throws a lazy uppercut
and Leary counters with a stiff right hand.
Southpaw with a nice cross.
Southpaw tries to close the distance and clinch but Leary swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leary.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leary lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Southpaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Southpaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Southpaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leary tries to break free but Southpaw pushes him back against the cage.
Southpaw misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Leary is trying to break the clinch but Southpaw has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Southpaw.
Southpaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leary wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Southpaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Leary.
Southpaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Southpaw prevents Leary from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Southpaw.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Southpaw.
Leary blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Southpaw fails to land.
Leary blocking some punches.
Leary wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Southpaw has him pressed against the cage.
Southpaw has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Leary seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Southpaw can turn it around.#TD#
Leary manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES#
Leary manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Leary scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Southpaw misses with a looping left.#T2#
Leary bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Southpaw's head.
Southpaw throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leary sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leary throwing a counter right hand but Southpaw manages to avoid it.
Southpaw lands with a shot to the body.
Southpaw takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leary scores with the left hand. Southpaw knows he should have avoided that one.
Leary slips under a jab from Southpaw.
Southpaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leary moves away.
Southpaw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Leary counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Southpaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leary jabs Southpaw to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Leary throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Southpaw misses with a shot to the body
and Leary counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Southpaw pushes Leary up against the cage in a clinch.
Leary is trying to break the clinch but Southpaw has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Leary breaks from the clinch.
Nice jab there from Southpaw.
Leary ducks under a wild hook from Southpaw.
Leary avoids the body shot from Southpaw.
#T3#
Leary uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Southpaw.
A counter left hand to the body from Leary misses its target.
Leary uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big right from Southpaw misses.
Southpaw scores with a shot to the body.
Leary connects with a right that clearly hurt Southpaw. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Leary proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Southpaw collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Leary! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 187
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Gill is looking to chop away at Southpaw's legs.
Gill throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gill is looking to slow Southpaw down with leg kicks.
Southpaw on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Southpaw avoids a kick to the body.
Southpaw looks to throw the jab but Gill is out of range.
Gill tries to score with a low kick but Southpaw moves his leg out of the way.
Southpaw scores with a jab.
Southpaw pounces like a tiger and cracks Gill with a vicious hook! Gill is down but not out! Southpaw follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Seventoe Southpaw! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1175 Round 1
Date: Nov 30, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Kurota closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Southpaw did well to prevent Kurota getting side control.
Southpaw won't allow Kurota to pass to mount.
Kurota works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Kurota quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Kurota but it's paid off an Southpaw is forced to tap! Nice work by Kurota.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hiro Kurota!
Hiro Kurota seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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