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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 21
Date: Jan 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Waters wants to clinch up but Liang keeps it at a distance.
Liang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice takedown defense from Liang. No joy for Waters on that attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Liang misses.
Waters tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD2#
and Liang counters with a crisp right hand that drops Waters! Liang lets Waters back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Mario Waters has been cut.
Waters fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Liang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Waters shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Liang scores with a counter punch that sends Waters to the canvas! Liang smells blood - he's punishing Waters with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Waters has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yu Liang!
Yu Liang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 133
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Liang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hutchinson pinned against the cage. Hutchinson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little feinted left hand from Hutchinson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Liang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hutchinson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Liang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Liang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hutchinson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Liang off and has taken his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hutchinson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hutchinson is really struggling to control Liang but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hutchinson keeps control of the position as Liang tries to break free.
#T1##SUB#
Liang defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hutchinson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Liang is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Hutchinson is persistently looking for the submission but Liang is defending it well.
#SUB#
Hutchinson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hutchinson lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Hutchinson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hutchinson missing with punches from the back.
Hutchinson is trying to control but Liang is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Liang is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hutchinson unloads with some shots from mount but Liang bucks and avoids them well.
Liang bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Liang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Liang working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hutchinson's head.
Hutchinson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hutchinson tries to get out of the position.
Liang won't allow Hutchinson to get back to his feet.
Liang lands a couple of elbows.
Liang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Liang postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Hutchinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Liang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Liang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Liang won't allow Hutchinson to get back to his feet.
Liang postures up.
Liang postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Liang lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Liang with a nice head shot there.
Liang landing some decent shots from guard.
Hutchinson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Liang working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Liang lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Liang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Liang works over Hutchinson with some ground and pound from guard.
Liang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liang scoring with punches to the head and body.
Liang keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hutchinson's head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Liang working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hutchinson's head.#ROC2#Hutchinson is rocked!
Liang won't allow Hutchinson to get back to his feet.
Oh Hutchinson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Liang won't allow Hutchinson to sweep him here.
Liang stands up over Hutchinson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Liang working some strikes from top position.
Hutchinson is looking to stand up but Liang isn't so interested in that idea.
Hutchinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hutchinson seems to have got his legs back now.
Liang won't allow Hutchinson to sweep him here.
Liang scoring with punches to the head and body.
Liang distracts Hutchinson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Liang is in close to Hutchinson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Liang lands a couple of digs.
Liang makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yu Liang dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Liang tries for a takedown but Hutchinson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jamison Hutchinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liang looks for a takedown but Hutchinson sprawls well.#TD2#
Liang gets a takedown into half guard.
Hutchinson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Liang is on him like a limpet, forcing Hutchinson back against the cage.#BC2#
Liang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Liang dives in and grabs Hutchinson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hutchinson pushes down on Liang's head and hops out.
Jamison Hutchinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yu Liang.#TD2#
Liang decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Liang connects with a nice short shot to Hutchinson's temple.
Nice strikes from Liang there.
Liang prevents Hutchinson from standing back up.
#ES#
Hutchinson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Liang keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Hutchinson lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Hutchinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hutchinson throws a jab but it's blocked by Liang. #T1#
Liang with a poor takedown
enabling Hutchinson to counter with a crisp jab.
Hutchinson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Liang.
Liang is breathing heavily.
Liang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hutchinson tries to avoid it but Liang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hutchinson to the ground. Hutchinson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Hutchinson as Liang shoots in.
Liang has a takedown stuffed.
Hutchinson misses with an uppercut.
Jamison Hutchinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Hutchinson finds it's target.
Hutchinson scores with a sloppy right hand. Liang should have avoided that one.
Hutchinson throws a series of punches but Liang avoids them all with ease.
Liang let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Liang shoots in for a takedown but Hutchinson shows good takedown defense.
Liang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Liang avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Hutchinson is looking to clinch but Liang is avoiding it.
Liang darts in looking for a takedown but Hutchinson gets double underhooks and turns Liang into the cage.
Liang avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hutchinson looks to land a right hand but Liang moved out of range.
Liang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Liang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hutchinson sprawls well. Hutchinson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Liang gets slowly back to his feet.
Liang shoots in looking for a takedown but Hutchinson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Liang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Liang or perhaps it was just good defense by Hutchinson, which made it look bad.
Hutchinson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hutchinson thuds his right hand into Liang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Liang has his takedown stuffed
and Hutchinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Liang on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Liang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hutchinson.
Liang tries for a takedown but Hutchinson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Liang slips a straight right by Hutchinson.
Hutchinson cracks Liang on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Liang falls backwards against the cage. Hutchinson follows up with more strikes that drop Liang to his knees. Hutchinson keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Liang! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamison Hutchinson! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 128
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Koivupuunoksa lands with a good body shot.
Koivupuunoksa misses with a double jab
and Liang counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Sayonara Koivupuunoksa has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koivupuunoksa. Liang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Koivupuunoksa shoots in and drives through. Liang sprawls well.
Liang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sayonara Koivupuunoksa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koivupuunoksa misses with an uppercut.
Liang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Liang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koivupuunoksa.
Liang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice takedown defense from Liang. No joy for Koivupuunoksa on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivupuunoksa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Liang has time to react.
Koivupuunoksa connects with a body shot that sends Liang's belly button to the back.
Liang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koivupuunoksa.
It seemed like Liang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koivupuunoksa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Koivupuunoksa misses with a takedown attempt
and Liang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sayonara Koivupuunoksa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Koivupuunoksa misses.
Koivupuunoksa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Liang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Liang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Liang avoids the body shot from Koivupuunoksa.
Liang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koivupuunoksa.
Koivupuunoksa has his takedown stuffed
and Liang counters with a nice uppercut.
Koivupuunoksa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Liang counters with a crisp right that sends Koivupuunoksa to the canvas! Liang follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yu Liang!
A victorious Yu Liang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 117
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Couture connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Liang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Couture.
Liang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Couture tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Liang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Couture lands an overhand right.
Couture misses with a straight left.
Couture darts in trying to clinch
and Liang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture throws a jab but it's blocked by Liang.
Liang is looking to counter punch.
Couture tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Liang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Liang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Liang takes one on the button.#T1#
Couture throws a jab when Liang was well out of range.#CL2#
Liang gets tackled into the cage by Couture. Couture maintains the clinch. #BC#
Liang manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Couture.
Liang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Couture scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Couture moves in looking to clinch but Liang pushes him off.
Couture doesn't manage to clinch there - Liang circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Liang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Couture tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Liang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Liang misses the target.
Couture tries to clinch but Liang moves out of range. #T2#
Couture scores with a jab.
We've been told by Liang's head coaches at Makweingdo Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Liang swats away the attempt to clinch by Couture.
Couture looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Liang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Couture tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Liang counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Raphael Couture has been cut.
Couture misses with a hook. Liang ducked under it nicely.
Liang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Couture wants to clinch but Liang slips to the side
and Liang counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Couture, as that shot connected.
Liang swats away the attempt to clinch by Couture.
Couture closes the distance but Liang moves to the side #KD#
and Liang counters with a nice right hand that sends Couture toppling to the canvas! Couture scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Liang finish him?!
Couture is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Couture pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Liang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couture tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Liang counters with a straight right hand.
Couture tries to clinch up
and Liang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Liang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Couture.
It looked like Liang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Couture connects with the punch.
Couture tries to clinch there but Liang circles away.
Liang throwing a counter right hand but Couture manages to avoid it.
Liang slips under a jab from Couture.
Couture might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Couture clobbers Liang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Couture tries to clinch but Liang moves out of range.
Couture darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yu Liang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raphael Couture's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Couture throws out a loose jab but Liang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liang is looking to counter punch.
Liang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Couture throws a lazy uppercut
and Liang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Couture is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Liang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Couture tries to clinch
letting Liang counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Couture finds it's target.
Couture lands with an overhand left.
Couture tries to clinch up
and Liang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Couture tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Liang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Couture darts in trying to clinch#KD#
and Liang counters with a crisp right hand that drops Couture! Liang lets Couture back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Couture is rocked!
Couture misses with a hook
and Liang counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yu Liang!
Yu Liang 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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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 107
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Vovchanchyn tries to clinch up.
Liang lands a jab to the nose.
Vovchanchyn tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Liang tries to keep at a distance but Vovchanchyn has taken the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Liang looking for a takedown.
Liang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vovchanchyn is pushing Liang up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vovchanchyn misses with the head strike.
Liang has Vovchanchyn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vovchanchyn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Liang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vovchanchyn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yu Liang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vovchanchyn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn is pressed up against the cage. Liang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vovchanchyn down to the mat. Vovchanchyn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Liang, as that shot connected.
#CL2#
Vovchanchyn instigates a clinch.
Vovchanchyn lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Vovchanchyn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Liang up against the cage.
Vovchanchyn pushes Liang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vovchanchyn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Liang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vovchanchyn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vovchanchyn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body punch.
Vovchanchyn swings wildly with an uppercut but Liang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vovchanchyn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vovchanchyn throws a punch but it's blocked by Liang.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vovchanchyn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vovchanchyn lands with a light punch inside.
Liang can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Liang gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vovchanchyn regains guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Liang's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Liang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liang postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vovchanchyn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Liang throws a big right hand that misses.
Liang scoring with some ground and pound.
Liang postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Liang throws a big right hand that misses.
Liang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vovchanchyn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Liang throws a strike but Vovchanchyn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Liang looking for a sweep. Not yet Liang, not yet.
Liang keeping moving, preventing Vovchanchyn from controlling successfully. #T3#
Liang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Liang keeping moving, preventing Vovchanchyn from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Vovchanchyn gets to his feet - Liang follows without any prompting.
Vovchanchyn misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Liang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vovchanchyn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and pushes Liang back into the cage.
Vovchanchyn scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Liang backwards.
Vovchanchyn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vovchanchyn prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T4#
Vovchanchyn looking to slow down the pace here.
Vovchanchyn stops a takedown attempt from Liang.
Liang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vovchanchyn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Liang looking for a takedown.
Vovchanchyn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Liang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Liang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vovchanchyn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vovchanchyn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vovchanchyn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vovchanchyn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vovchanchyn lands a left hand.
#TD#
Liang has clasped his hands together around Vovchanchyn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Vovchanchyn sneaks out the side door and pushes Liang away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Liang defending well as Vovchanchyn loads up on a big left hand.
Vovchanchyn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vovchanchyn doesn't manage to clinch there - Liang circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Vovchanchyn dominated that round.
That's time! Liang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Liang throws a shot from downtown. Vovchanchyn moves away and avoids it.
Liang thuds a left hand into Vovchanchyn's body.
Vovchanchyn tries to close the distance and clinch but Liang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vovchanchyn connects with a right hand. Liang shakes it off.
Vovchanchyn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Liang finds it's way round the side to connect with Vovchanchyn's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vovchanchyn. Liang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vovchanchyn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Liang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vovchanchyn.
Liang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vovchanchyn connects with a nice looking jab.
Vovchanchyn looks to land a right hand but Liang moved out of range.
Vovchanchyn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vovchanchyn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liang digs a good body shot into Vovchanchyn's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liang. Vovchanchyn does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vovchanchyn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Liang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vovchanchyn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vovchanchyn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liang.
Yu Liang is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Vovchanchyn lands a lovely overhand right.
Igor Vovchanchyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vovchanchyn was well out of range. Poor timing from Liang.
Liang is looking to wear down Vovchanchyn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vovchanchyn. Liang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liang attempts a counter takedown but Vovchanchyn avoids it well and moves away.
Vovchanchyn is looking to clinch but Liang is avoiding it.
Liang throws a body shot but no joy.
Vovchanchyn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vovchanchyn wants to clinch.
Liang avoids the body shot from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn cracks Liang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vovchanchyn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liang.
Vovchanchyn with a jab.
Vovchanchyn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Liang looks to land a left hand but Vovchanchyn moved out of range nicely.
Vovchanchyn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vovchanchyn with a nice cross.
Liang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Liang misses the shot to the body.
Liang throws a hook to the side of Vovchanchyn's head but Vovchanchyn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Vovchanchyn has Liang up against the cage in a clinch.
Liang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vovchanchyn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vovchanchyn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vovchanchyn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Liang has clasped his hands together around Vovchanchyn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Vovchanchyn sneaks out the side door and pushes Liang away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Vovchanchyn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vovchanchyn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vovchanchyn swings for the body but Liang moves out of range.
#CL2#
Vovchanchyn clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn is pressed up against the cage. Liang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vovchanchyn down to the mat. Vovchanchyn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Liang throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Liang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yu Liang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vovchanchyn lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Vovchanchyn gets through Liang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vovchanchyn leaning his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn avoiding damage.
Liang looking for a takedown.
Vovchanchyn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liang is looking for a takedown.
Liang is working for takedown but Vovchanchyn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vovchanchyn tries to throw a body punch but Liang avoids it by throwing Vovchanchyn back against the cage.
Liang has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Liang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vovchanchyn prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vovchanchyn stops a takedown attempt from Liang.
Vovchanchyn lands a hook that snaps the head of Liang backwards.
Liang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vovchanchyn after a bit of a struggle.
Vovchanchyn lands a hook that snaps the head of Liang backwards.
Vovchanchyn lands an uppercut.
Vovchanchyn prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T4#
A short left from Vovchanchyn. #ROC2#Liang is rocked!
Vovchanchyn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Liangs head.
Oh Liang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Vovchanchyn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vovchanchyn stalling.
Liang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vovchanchyn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vovchanchyn fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Liang out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Igor Vovchanchyn! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 91
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Liang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lloyd tries to bum rush Liang with a series of wild strikes but Liang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lloyd misses with a lunging right hand
and Liang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lloyd misses with a hook. Liang ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Liang! But no joy.
Liang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lloyd finds it's way round the side to connect with Liang's head.
Liang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lloyd closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Liang defending well as Lloyd loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Liang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lloyd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Lloyd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lloyd.
Lloyd tests Liang's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
A big right from Lloyd misses.
A little jabbing left from Liang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lloyd misses with a looping left.
Lloyd works Liang's body with a nice hook.
Lloyd throws a hook but Liang blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Liang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lloyd throws a shot from downtown. Liang moves away and avoids it.
Lloyd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Liang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lloyd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Liang momentarily.
Liang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lloyd misses with a straight right. #T2#
Lloyd connects with a nice looking jab.
Liang slips under a jab.
Liang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lloyd.
A slow jab from Lloyd misses its intended target.
Liang takes one to the side of the head.
Lloyd throws a combination that misses
letting Liang counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Aled Lloyd has been cut.
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!
Liang blocks a jab.
Lloyd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lloyd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Liang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lloyd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Lloyd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A cross from Lloyd lands.
Lloyd is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lloyd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Liang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lloyd circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Liang to the canvas! Liang doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Lloyd keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aled Lloyd! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 66
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Turngemaxt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Liang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Turngemaxt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Liang, pushing him back against the cage.
Liang lands a left hand.
Turngemaxt looking for a takedown.
Turngemaxt throws an elbow that misses.
Liang is pressed up against the cage. Turngemaxt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Liang down to the mat. Liang avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've been told by Liang's head coaches at Makweingdo Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Turngemaxt tries to clinch
and Liang scores with a counter punch that sends Turngemaxt to the canvas! Liang smells blood - he's punishing Turngemaxt with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Turngemaxt has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yu Liang!
Yu Liang 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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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 44
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1#
John tries to score a power double leg takedown but Liang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten John somewhat.
Liang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No luck with that takedown attempt from John.
John looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice takedown defense from Liang. No joy for John on that attempt.
Liang throwing a counter right hand but John manages to avoid it.
Yu Liang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jujitsu John.
John shoots in for a takedown but Liang shows good takedown defense.
An attempted straight right counter from Liang misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John fails with an attempt to clinch.
Liang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
John fails to land the takedown.
Jujitsu John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Liang stuffs the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Liang misses the target.
John doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Liang counters with a straight right hand.
John misses with a few strikes there.
John goes for a double leg but Liang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Liang continues to drive forward.
Liang throwing a counter right hand but John manages to avoid it.
John looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Liang is fending him off so far but John persists. Nope, Liang circles away and we're back to standing.
Liang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by John. #SUB2#
John is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Liang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
John looks winded!
Liang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but John wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2##SUB2#
John tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no John has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
John is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Liang is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Liang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but John wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Liang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Liang tries to get out of the position.
Liang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for John on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
John tries for a kimura but Liang is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Liang misses with an elbow from the bottom.#SUB2#
John working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
John tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Liang has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
John is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Liang is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Liang is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Liang manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Liang lands strikes from half guard.
Liang lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Liang looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks John with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
John looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Liang lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Liang working over John with some ground and pound. John looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John has hold of Liang's hands but Liang slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Liang scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC#John is rocked!#SUB2#
John looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yu Liang 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#
John throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Liang's waist but Liang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing John off to one side.
John shoots in looking for a takedown but Liang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing John's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
John rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Liang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
John throws a series of punches but Liang moves out of range.
John shoots for a double leg takedown but Liang sprawls well. He's pushed John's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yu Liang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jujitsu John.
John has a takedown stuffed.
An attempted straight right counter from Liang misses the target.
John is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John tries to clinch but Liang moves away #KD#
and Liang counters with a crisp right hand that drops John! Liang lets John back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
John is still on wobbly legs! Can Liang finish him?
Liang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that John can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown attempt by John or perhaps it was just good defense by Liang, which made it look bad.
A little feinted left hand from Liang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
John has his takedown stuffed
and Liang rattles John with a well-timed uppercut counter. - John tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Liang dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving John stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yu Liang!
After winning the bout, Yu Liang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 38
Date: Jun 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Liang with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab.
Liang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Walker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Liang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Walker counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yu Liang. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Walker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Walker has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Liang has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Liang has a couple of punches blocked by Walker.
Walker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Liang misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walker.
Liang has a couple of punches blocked by Walker.
#BC2#
Walker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Liang shoots for a takedown but Walker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Liang tries for a takedown but Walker circles away easily
and Walker counters with a right hand to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Liang or perhaps it was just good defense by Walker, which made it look bad. #T1#
Walker lands with a cross. #TD#
Liang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Walker throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Hillbilly Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liang misses with a takedown attempt
and Walker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Liang is breathing heavily.
Liang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Walker to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liang has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Walker throws a shot to the body.
Liang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Walker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Liang misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab.
Liang shoots in looking for a takedown. Walker tries to sprawl out of it but Liang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Walker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Liang with a poor takedown
and Walker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yu Liang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Liang doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Walker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Walker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Walker duly obliges.
Liang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Walker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Walker with a nice cross.
We've been told by Liang's head coaches at Makweingdo Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Walker lands a glancing blow to the side of Liang's head.
Liang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Liang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Walker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Liang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Liang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Liang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Liang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Walker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Walker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Liang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Liang tries for a takedown but Walker circles away easily
enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab.
Liang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Liang tries for a takedown but Walker circles away easily
and Walker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Liang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Liang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Walker counters with a right hand to the body.
Liang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Walker there.
Walker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Liang had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Walker connects with a looping right hand.
Liang has his takedown stuffed
and Walker counters with a nice body shot.
Walker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Walker connects with a body shot that sends Liang's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker lands with an uppercut that bounces Liang off the cage and back into range.
Walker lands with a straight right. Liang didn't see that one coming.
Liang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Walker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice cross by Walker.
Walker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#ROC2#Liang is rocked!#T4#
Liang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oh Liang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Liang tries for a takedown but Walker circles away easily
and Walker counters with a right hand to the body.
Walker scores with a hook to the body. Liang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Walker does it's job there.
Walker connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Liang tumbling to the canvas! Walker pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Liang was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hillbilly Walker!
Hillbilly Walker is the new welterweight champion!
Hillbilly Walker really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Uncle Rufus Clothing .Co logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 28
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Liang shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Liang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Liang lands strikes from half guard.
Liang working the head and body with strikes.
Vrases is trying to maintain the position but Liang is very close to passing his half guard.
Liang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vrases's head.
Liang is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC2#Vrases is rocked!
Liang has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Makweingdo Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Liang scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oh Vrases is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Liang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Liang working Vrases over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liang lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Vrases quite badly. Vrases pulls Liang in close trying to recover. Liang postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Vrases on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Vrases doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yu Liang! |
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Event:
STC11| Helmsley x Muzhaiev
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Dieseiros shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Liang but Liang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An attempted straight right counter from Liang misses the target.
Dieseiros will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Liang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dieseiros looks to land a combination but Liang avoids it well.
Dieseiros shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Liang sprawls well. Liang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dieseiros gets slowly back to his feet.
Yu Liang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Dieseiros.
Dieseiros with a poor takedown
and Liang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liang staying out of range there.
Liang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dieseiros shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Liang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dieseiros shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Liang defends it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Liang misses the target.#T1#
Dieseiros misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Liang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A shot to the liver by Dieseiros. Beautiful body shot.
Dieseiros just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Liang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dieseiros with a lazy takedown attempt
and Liang counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Dieseiros is rocked!
Dieseiros doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Liang counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yu Liang! |
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Event:
STC9| Grand Prix Round 3
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Sexton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Liang counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Sexton takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Sexton turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB2#
Sexton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Liang, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Liang is looking to regain half guard here but Sexton keeps moving and retains side control.
Sexton works to advance to full mount. Liang defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2#
Sexton working for a submission but Liang is keeping him at bay.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Sexton looking to secure an arm triangle but Liang defends it well. #T1##SUB2#
Sexton looking for a guillotine from mount but Liang is having none of it. #SUB2#
Sexton working for a guillotine from mount but Liang is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Liang defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sexton. #SUB2#
Liang is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Sexton locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Liang is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Romeo Sexton!
During a confident post fight interview, Romeo Sexton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
STC7| Hunter x Schwarzenegger
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
#R1#
A head kick by Soucy misses #TD#
and Liang decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Soucy's guard.
Liang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Liang throws an elbow that misses. Soucy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Liang's guard. Nice move by Soucy!#REVB#
Liang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Soucy trying to control but Liang is working from the bottom.
Liang looking for a sweep. Not yet Liang, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soucy wants to control from the top but Liang keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Liang is looking for a triangle here but Soucy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T1#
Liang tries to buck Soucy off but Soucy is having none of it.
Soucy wants to control but Liang is keeping him busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Liang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Soucy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #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.
Liang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Liang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Soucy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Soucy's back!
Liang looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Liang landing with strikes.
Liang lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Soucy is trying to break free.
Liang is landing with strikes. Soucy can't take much more of this.
Liang cracks Soucy with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Soucy from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Liang has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Liang keeps control of the position as Soucy tries to break free.
Liang gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Liang scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Soucy is looking for a way out.
Liang lands a shot to the head.
The referee is taking a good look at Soucy as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Liang!
#ROC#Soucy is rocked!#T3#
Liang scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Soucy is still in real trouble! Can Liang finish him?
Liang has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Liang punishes Soucy with strikes from the back mount.
Liang looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Liang lands with a hammerfist to the side of Soucy's head.
Liang lands a good shot there. Soucy covers up! Liang smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Soucy to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Liang jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yu Liang! |
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Event:
STC3| Hunter x Kieliszkowski 2
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Soucy throws a body shot but no joy.
Sheldon Soucy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soucy throws a leg kick #TD#
and Liang counters with a takedown into side control.
Liang sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Soucy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Liang scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Soucy to see if he's OK.
Soucy parries the strikes from Liang easily there. Liang is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Soucy to escape.
Liang scoring with punches and elbows.
Liang lands a nice forearm strike.
Liang throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Liang working the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liang lands some shots froms side control.
Liang in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC#Soucy is rocked!
Check out the look on Liang's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Soucy is still in real trouble! Can Liang finish him?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Soucy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Liang in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Soucy looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Liang turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yu Liang! |
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