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Event:
FCL - 43
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Grappling avoids a kick to the body.
Some slips under a jab.
Some tries to land a front kick but Grappling steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Some clinches.
Some leaning against his opponent.
Grappling gets through Some's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grappling wants a takedown but no success here.
Grappling struggles to land a body shot inside as Some controls his hands.
Grappling misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Some breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grappling throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Grappling backs off Some throws a huge counter combo but Grappling manages to avoid it all.
Sloppy strikes from Some. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappling throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Some stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grappling manages to avoid it.
Some doesn't manage to clinch there - Grappling circles away.
Grappling throws a nice looking combination but Some bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grappling throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grappling shoots in looking for a takedown. Some tries to sprawl out of it but Grappling keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Some manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Grappling fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grappling takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Old Grappling has been cut.
Some misses with a body kick.
Some gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Some misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grappling avoids the head kick by Some.
Some tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some throws a head kick but Grappling moves out of range.
Grappling throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some lands with a kick to the temple. Grappling shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Grappling jabs Some to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grappling throws a body shot but no joy.
Grappling lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Some throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Grappling gets a clinch. #T2##BC2#
Some breaks the clinch.
Grappling tries to close the distance and clinch but Some swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grappling looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Some throws a head kick that half lands.
Grappling looks to land a right hand but Some moved out of range.
Some lands a nice shot to the body.
Some gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Grappling counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Grappling throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Grappling is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Some defends it well.
Grappling is looking to take a break and control but Some is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Some moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grappling postures up in Some's guard and throws a big left but Some blocks it. #T3#
Grappling trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grappling is working Some over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Some is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Grappling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grappling throws an elbow that misses. Some uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grappling's guard. Nice move by Some!#REVB#
Grappling scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Grappling pulls Some in close to prevent any damage.
Some postures up.
Grappling might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4##SUB#
Grappling has his foot on Some's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Some works his way back into a safe position though.
Some in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Grappling had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Some defends it easily.
Grappling utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Some trying to control the position from guard on top but Grappling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Grappling has his foot on Some's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Some works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grappling looking to control.
Grappling tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Trouble Some will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Old Grappling'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#
Some uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grappling.
Grappling paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grappling scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grappling looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grappling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grappling throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Some.
Some throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Grappling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grappling checks a leg kick.
Some wants to clinch.
Some takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some misses with a head kick.
Some throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Old Grappling is winning the standup battle so far.
Grappling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Some needs to keep his hands up - Grappling had a free shot at his head there.
Grappling shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Some defends it nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Grappling scores with a four punch combination!
Grappling misses with a looping right.
Some scores with a hook.
Nice body punch from Grappling.
A head kick misses from Some.
Some ducks under a wild hook from Grappling.
Grappling scores with a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Some.
Grappling is looking to counter the offense by Some and move into the clinch.
No joy there for Some, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Some walks into a straight right hand from Grappling.#ROC#Some is rocked!#TD#
Grappling darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Some is still in real trouble! Can Grappling finish him?#T2#
Some is trying to maintain the position but Grappling is very close to passing his half guard.
Old Grappling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grappling lands a nice short elbow.
Grappling working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Grappling lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Some! More strikes land and this one is all over! Grappling jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Old Grappling!
Old Grappling opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
FCL - 37
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Jefferson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jefferson blocks a head kick by Some.
Jefferson feints a jab promting Some to slip. Jefferson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Some slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC#Some is rocked!#CL2#
Some clinches up against the cage.
Some manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2#
Some pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Some fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jefferson, pushing him back against the cage.
Some pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Some breaks the clinch.
Some lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick by Some misses
enabling Jefferson to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some slips under a jab from Jefferson.#CL2#
Some closes the distance and clinches.
Jefferson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Jefferson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jefferson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jefferson takes a shot to the head.
Jefferson is trying to push Some away but Some has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jefferson is trying to break free.
Stalling in the clinch from Some.
Some lands a left hand.
Jefferson tries to circle away but Some has him pinned against the cage.
Some prevents Jefferson from breaking the clinch.
Jefferson can't break the clinch.
Jefferson is trying to break free.#T2#
Jefferson tries to break the clinch but Some is controlling the position. #BC2#
Some escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Some gets a clinch. #BC#
Jefferson breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Jefferson's head coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jefferson scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Some closes the distance and clinches.
Some swings wildly with an uppercut but Jefferson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Some's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Javon Jefferson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jefferson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Some's head.
Jefferson throws a big shot that misses.#T3##KD#
Jefferson lands a big uppercut and Some crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Some looks OK. Jefferson waves Some back to his feet!
Some is still on wobbly legs! Can Jefferson finish him?
Jefferson is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Some flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Some is out cold! Jefferson holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Javon Jefferson! |
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Event:
FCL - 31
Date: May 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Some scores with a spinning back kick!
Joshua takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like Anthoniii Joshua has been cut.
Some shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Joshua defends it nicely.
Some scores with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Some.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joshua throws a counter combo.
Some lands with a slapping head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Some.
Trouble Some seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Joshua takes a kick to the side of the head.
Some wants to clinch up but Joshua keeps it at a distance.
Some jabs Joshua to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Some lands with a kick to the temple. Joshua shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Some throws a nice outside leg kick.
Some misses with a head kick.
Joshua is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Some throws a front kick that sends Joshua stumbling back into the cage.
Some feints and then cracks Joshua's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Joshua down.
Some buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Joshua stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Some.
Some lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#That has opened up Anthoniii Joshua's cut even more.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Some throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Some feints and then cracks Joshua's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Joshua down.
Some wants to clinch but Joshua slips to the side
and Joshua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some misses with a jab to the body
and Joshua counters with a straight right hand.
Some throws a left and a right that both miss
and Joshua counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Some is rocked!
Joshua takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Some swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Joshua counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Some has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anthoniii Joshua! |
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Event:
FCL - 26
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Some. That's going to slow Ikoa down.
Some swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ikoa defending well as Some loads up on a big left hand.
Ikoa shoots and misses #CL#
and Some counters by clinching up.
Some will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ikoa up against the cage.
I was talking to Some's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ikoa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Some - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Some has Ikoa pressed against the cage.
Ikoa is trying to pull guard but Some has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ikoa is trying to pull guard but Some has him pressed against the cage.
Trouble Some has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aoki Ikoa.
Some throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ikoa looking for a takedown.
Ikoa wants to break free but Some has control.
Ikoa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Some slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Some stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Some slowing the pace effectively.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Some for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Trouble Some.
Some throws a leg kick which misses Ikoa's front leg but catches the back leg as Ikoa tries to avoid it.
Ikoa tries to clinch up but Some circles away and keeps his distance.
Some with a nice calf kick.
Ikoa goes for a double leg but Some avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Some continues to drive forward.
Ikoa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Some paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some scores with a shot to the body.
Ikoa misses with a takedown attempt
and Some finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ikoa looks winded!
Some fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ikoa manages to avoid it.
Ikoa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Some throws a head kick that Ikoa semi-blocks.
Some lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Some thows a body kick. Ikoa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Trouble Some is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
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!
Some connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some throws a head kick but Ikoa moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Some.
Some throws a quick inside leg kick.
Some leaves Ikoa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Good leg kick by Some.
Some throws a hook but Ikoa blocks it.
Ikoa feints the counter takedown.
Ikoa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Some counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Ikoa gets tackled into the cage by Some. Some maintains the clinch.
Some is stalling here.
Some pressing his opponent against the cage.
Some gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T3#
Some's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Some stalls.
Ikoa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A bit of stalling here from Some.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Trouble Some.
Some keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Some lands a leg kick that knocks Ikoa off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Ikoa darts in and clinches Some up against the cage.
Some is stalling here.
A bit of stalling here from Some.
#T4#
Some just leaning against Ikoa, taking a breather.
Some taking a breather.
Some leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Trouble Some.
Ikoa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Some.
Some lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some scores with a jab.
Some bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Some instigates a clinch.
Ikoa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Some walks away with a smile on his face. Ikoa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Some - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ikoa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Some lands a leg kick that knocks Ikoa off balance momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trouble Some dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Some lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some scores with a nice body kick.
Ikoa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ikoa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Some is looking to slow Ikoa down with leg kicks.
Some fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ikoa manages to avoid it.
Ikoa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ikoa has his takedown stuffed
and Some counters with a leg kick.
Some lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some fakes the leg kick and cracks Ikoa in the body.
Some thuds his shin into the meat of Ikoa's side.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Some.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Some throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1#
Some connects with a leg kick.
Ikoa is breathing heavily.
Some throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Some moves into range and connects with a jab.
A low kick lands for Some.
Ikoa ducks under a wild hook from Some.
Some takes a swing at Ikoa's ribcage but misses.
Ikoa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Some just misses with a punch to the body.
Some throws a good cross that connects.
Ikoa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Trouble Some is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick from Some lands but Ikoa takes it in his stride.
Some moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Some throws a head kick that half lands.
#ROC#Ikoa is rocked!
Good leg kick by Some.
Ikoa is still on wobbly legs! Can Some finish him?#T2#
Some scoring well with a low kick there.
Ikoa seems to have recovered his senses.
Some throws a hook to the side of Ikoa's head but Ikoa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ikoa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Some.
Ikoa goes for a double leg but Some avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Some continues to drive forward.
Some throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ikoa avoids it.
Some throws a leg kick which misses Ikoa's front leg but catches the back leg as Ikoa tries to avoid it.
Some ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ikoa moves away.
Some throws a front kick that sends Ikoa stumbling back into the cage.
Some lands with a slapping head kick.
Some pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Some rushes Ikoa and presses him up against the cage.
Some content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Some slows down the pace here.
Some stalls.
Some is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ikoa can do to turn this around?#T3#
Some displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ikoa up against the cage.
Some has Ikoa pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Trouble Some.
Ikoa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ikoa looks to clinch
and Some counters with a leg kick. #CL#
Some has closed the distance and engaged Ikoa in a clinch.
Some has Ikoa pushed against the cage.
Trouble Some has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Some stalls.
Ikoa tries to pull guard but Some forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Trouble Some has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aoki Ikoa.
Stalling in the clinch from Some.
#T4#
A bit of stalling here from Some.
Ikoa tries to pull guard but Some forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Trouble Some.#CL#
Some instigates a clinch.
Ikoa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Some avoids it.
Some displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ikoa up against the cage.
Some avoiding damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Some displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ikoa up against the cage.
Come on Some - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Some seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trouble Some dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Some scores with a head kick. Ikoa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ikoa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Some counters with a low kick, right behind Ikoa 's knee.
Ikoa tries to clinch but Some moves away
and Some counters with a nice leg kick.
Some showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ikoa.
Ikoa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Some but Some pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ikoa is trying desperately to land a takedown but Some is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ikoa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ikoa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ikoa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ikoa shoots in looking for a takedown but Some manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ikoa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ikoa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Some avoids it really well and circles away.
Trouble Some has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aoki Ikoa.#T1#
A head kick from Some lands but Ikoa takes it in his stride.
Aoki Ikoa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Some rushes Ikoa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Some - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Some has Ikoa pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Some - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Trouble Some.
Ikoa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Some. Some obviously looking to wear him down.
Ikoa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL#
Some clinches. #T2#
Some stalls.
Some stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ikoa is trying to break free.
Ikoa can't break the clinch.
Come on Some - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Some stalling against the cage.
Aoki Ikoa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stalling in the clinch from Some.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Trouble Some.
Ikoa tries to bum rush Some with a series of wild strikes but Some uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ikoa shoots for a takedown but Some saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Some fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ikoa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3#
Some explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Some gets a clinch.
Some has Ikoa pushed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Some takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The referee is keeping an eye on Some - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ikoa letting Some take a breather here.
Some throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Some slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Trouble Some.
A nice leg kick from Some, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T4#
Some with the inside leg kick.
Ikoa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Some fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ikoa.
Ikoa throws a lazy uppercut
and Some counters with an inside leg kick.
No luck for Ikoa with that takedown attempt.
Some scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Some ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ikoa moves away.
Some fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ikoa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ikoa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Some can pounce on him.
A combination from Ikoa does no damage.
Some misses with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trouble Some showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Some has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trouble Some! |
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Event:
FCL - 21
Date: Apr 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Some thuds a left hand into Mferi's body.
Some lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mferi at a distance.
Mferi misses the body punch
and Some counters with a left to the body.
Some has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Mferi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Some with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mferi throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Some misses.
Some scores with a body shot.
#T2#
Mferi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mferi misses with a body shot
and Some counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mferi thinking.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mferi misses with a wild body shot.
Some now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trouble Some comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Some has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 9:10
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 9:10
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trouble Some! |
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Event:
FCL - 15
Date: Mar 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Zipporinio wants to clinch.#CL2#
Zipporinio pushes Some up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Some breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zipporinio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zipporinio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Some as he jumps to the side. #T1#
A low kick from Some misses #CL2#
and Zipporinio counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Some taking a breather.
Some is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Some is trying to stall.
Zipporinio stalls.
Zipporinio jumps guard but Some stands there with Zipporinio around his waist. Zipporinio gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Trouble Some has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Htasek Zipporinio.
Some gets underhooks to prevent Zipporinio's takedown attempt.
Some tries to stall but Zipporinio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Some letting Zipporinio take a breather here.#BC#
Some breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Some fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zipporinio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Some stuffs the takedown attempt from Zipporinio. Zipporinio gets slowly back to his feet.
Some feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Some fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zipporinio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
Zipporinio closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Some to the mat! Some manages to get full guard.
Zipporinio won't allow Some to sweep him here. #T3#
Some pulls Zipporinio in close to his closed guard and prevents Zipporinio from doing any damage or advancing position.
Some keeping moving, preventing Zipporinio from controlling successfully.
Zipporinio won't allow Some to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zipporinio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Some holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zipporinio trying to control but Some is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Some lands with a thumping leg kick.
Trouble Some is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zipporinio throws a sloppy head kick
and Some counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Some fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zipporinio has his takedown stuffed
and Some counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Zipporinio is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Zipporinio shoots in looking for a takedown. Some tries to sprawl out of it but Zipporinio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Some manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Some is looking to counter with head kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trouble Some dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Zipporinio darts in and clinches Some up against the cage.
Zipporinio looking for a takedown. #BC#
Some breaks from the clinch.
Zipporinio shoots in looking for a takedown. Some tries to sprawl out of it but Zipporinio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Some manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Zipporinio manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Some on his heels. He'll look to pass Some's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Zipporinio throws a big elbow that misses.
Zipporinio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zipporinio seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Zipporinio trying to stand up but can't free himself from Some's guard.
Zipporinio won't allow Some to sweep him here.
Some knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zipporinio on the ground.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Some has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Some scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD2#
Zipporinio drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zipporinio works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Zipporinio taking a breather here. #T3#
Zipporinio is trying to ground and pound but Some uses the momentary lack of control by Zipporinio to regain half guard.
Some tries to roll over but Zipporinio keeps him under control.
Zipporinio is keen to just control but Some is a slippery customer.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU2#
Zipporinio decides to stand up.
Some scores with a leg kick.
Some throws a solid leg kick but Zipporinio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Some.
Zipporinio dives in for a single leg takedown but Some sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Trouble Some has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Htasek Zipporinio.
Some connects with a leg kick.
Trouble Some is winning the standup battle so far.
Zipporinio shoots in but no luck this time.
It appears Some was looking to counter with a kick there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zipporinio dives in for a single leg takedown but Some sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Some looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trouble Some dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Some. Zipporinio shrugs it off though.
Zipporinio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A low kick from Some is predictable there
and Zipporinio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zipporinio wants to counter the offense by Some and move into the clinch position.
Some looks for the body kick but Zipporinio saw that one coming.
Zipporinio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Some as he avoids it easily.
Some fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zipporinio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zipporinio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zipporinio is looking to clinch. #T1##CL2#
Zipporinio has closed the distance and engaged Some in a clinch.
Some trying to control the position but instead, Zipporinio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Some into the cage.
Some slows down the pace here.
Some is pressed up against the cage. Zipporinio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Some down to the mat. Some avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Trouble Some has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Htasek Zipporinio.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zipporinio.
Zipporinio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some throws a low kick, looking for Zipporinio's leg but Zipporinio calmly moves out of range.
Some with the inside leg kick. #T2#
That kick from Some tenderised Zipporinio's leg. Zipporinio is trying to keep his angry face on.
Some throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Some chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That kick from Some tenderised Zipporinio's leg. Zipporinio is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zipporinio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Some counters with a solid body kick.
Some lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zipporinio takes a step back to recover.
Some throws a leg kick which misses Zipporinio's front leg but catches the back leg as Zipporinio tries to avoid it. #T3#
Some misses with a low kick.
Htasek Zipporinio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zipporinio shoots in for a double leg but Some sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zipporinio checks a leg kick nicely.
Some throws a front kick aimed at Zipporinio's knee but Zipporinio avoids it well.
Zipporinio tries to counter by closing the distance.
Some tries to land a front kick but Zipporinio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zipporinio lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#KD#
Some lands a big head kick that sends Zipporinio tumbling to the mat! Some takes a step backwards and waves Zipporinio back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Zipporinio is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Htasek Zipporinio has been cut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Some.
Zipporinio is still on wobbly legs! Can Some finish him?
Some throws a leg kick which misses Zipporinio's front leg but catches the back leg as Zipporinio tries to avoid it.
Some lands a leg kick that knocks Zipporinio off balance momentarily.
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!
Some lands a front kick.
Some buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zipporinio's sensitive parts.
Zipporinio has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Some.
A solid leg kick lands there for Some.
Some scoring well with a low kick there.
#T4#
Some connects with a leg kick.
Some lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Some backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Zipporinio's temple! It sends Zipporinio violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Some celebrates and the doctors try to help Zipporinio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Trouble Some! |
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