 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
NG 17
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Son keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kush.
Kush seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A big right from Kush misses.
Kush cracks Son with a right hand to the side of the head.
Son walks into a straight right hand from Kush.
Son takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Son tries a head kick but it misses.
Son swinging wildly here.
Nice straight punches there by Kush. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kush.
Kush jabs at Son's body.
Son steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kush.
Kush displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Son throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Kush on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kush lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kush throws a series of strikes that have Son backpedaling.
Kush blocks a head kick by Son.
It looked like Kush was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Son.
Jin Soo Son seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Son fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kush on the side of the head.
Son throws a right and a left that both miss.
A shot to the liver by Kush. Beautiful body shot.
Kush connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Son looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kush dodges the punch combination from Son.
Son tries to bum rush Kush with a series of wild strikes but Kush uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kush blocks a jab.
The crowd cheers as Son lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kush doesn't seem phased though.
Son looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from Kush misses.
A slow jab from Kush misses its intended target.
Son misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kush goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kush goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Son walks into a stiff left hand from Kush.
Son throws a right and a left that both miss.
Son misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Son misses with a hook to the body
and Kush counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kush jabs at Son's body.
Kush lands with a shot to the body.
Son doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Son misses with a right hand
and Kush counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kush stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kush cracks a nice hook into Son's ribs.
Kush lands a jab-cross combination.
Kush is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kush closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kush works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kush dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Son fails to land with a series of punches.
Son throws a hook but Kush avoids it easily.
Kush thuds his right hand into Son's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kush paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Son swings widly with a right hand
and Kush counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Son is rocked!
Son throws a body kick that misses.
Kush scores with a jab to the body.
Kush feints a jab promting Son to slip. Kush then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Son slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Son is still on wobbly legs! Can Kush finish him?
Son gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kush.#T3#
Son misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Son seems to have recovered his senses.
Kush scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kush thuds his right hand into Son's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kush lands a slapping body shot.
Son throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kush connects with a good right hand that stumbles Son. Son circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kush connects with a good right hand that stumbles Son. Son circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#KD#
Kush drops Son with a right and a left! Kush comes rushing in but Son regains his composure and manages to keep Kush in guard.
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!
Kush works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Kush looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Kush is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Son defends it well. #T4#
Kush tries to pass to full mount but Son defends it. #SUB#
Kush is looking for a kimura but Son is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kush to get the leverage.
Son gets back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Son keeping full guard, as Kush tries to pass.
Kush pushes down on Son's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kona Kush dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kush swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Son.
Kush slips a jab and a cross from Son.
Kush lands a lovely overhand right.
Kush scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kush connects with a jab.
Kush misses with a looping left.
Kush connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kush cracks a nice hook into Son's ribs.
Son throws a hook but Kush avoids it easily.
Son throws a series of punches but Kush moves out of range.
Son swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kush lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Son scores with a head kick.
Good shot there by Kush.
Kush uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Son.
Kush was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Son throws a lazy head kick
and Kush counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Son throws a lazy uppercut
and Kush connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Kush. That snapped Son's head back.
Kush connects with a body shot that sends Son's belly button to the back.
Son misses with a jab, cross combination.
Son throws a head kick but Kush moves out of range.
Son is breathing heavily.
Kush avoids the head kick by Son.
A jab lands there for Kush.
Son is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kush.
Kush jabs Son to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kush shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Son eats them both and turns towards Kush to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Son drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jin Soo Son is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kush scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Son throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kush is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Son throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kush throwing a counter right hand but Son manages to avoid it.
Kush slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Son lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kush.#T2#
Son pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kush swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kush lands a glancing blow to the side of Son's head.
Kush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Son can do to turn this around?
Kush with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Son misses with a left hand
and Kush counters with a left and a right... And another left! Son is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kona Kush!
Kona Kush managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bloodbath MMA Clothing, into his post fight interview. |
|
|
|
Event:
NG 12
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Son cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Son tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Son gets the takedown into side control.
Jones wants to control but Son postures up.
Jones gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones is trying to keep Son in close.
Son pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Son definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Jones has his foot on Son's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Son works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Son got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Son has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
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!#SUB2#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Son defends it easily.
Son throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely. #T1#
Son keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.#SUB2#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Son wants to stand and escape but instead Jones has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Son uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Son!#REVR#
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Son defends easily.
Son postures up.
#T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Son is aware though and is defending well.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Son is proving a slippery customer.
Son is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Son throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Son avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Son gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Son stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Son wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Son wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jones looking for subs off his back but Son has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Son is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones is pressing down on Son's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones controlling the position.#SUB2#
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Son defends well.#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Son has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Son wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Son knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Son throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Son trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Son working some strikes from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
Son wants to get back to his feet but Jones passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Son wants to get back to full guard but Jones has mounted him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Son because Jones loaded up on that one.
Son on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Son tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Jones working for a guillotine from mount but Son is in no mood to give up.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Son is looking to escape. #T1##SUB2#
Jones goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Son turns into him and now he's in Jones's guard.
#SUB2#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Son pushes his legs off easily.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Jones is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Son rolls with it to try and escape but Jones cranks on the arm and Son is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donnie Jones! |
|
|
|
Event:
SSDFN 13
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Hanes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#TD#
Son dives in and scores a takedown into Hanes's guard.
Son works over Hanes with some ground and pound from guard.
Hanes looking to control.
Son is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Son trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Son.
Hanes being controlled here, momentarily.
Hanes trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son passes Hanes's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Son in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hanes tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jin Soo Son!
Jin Soo Son thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
|
|
|
Event:
SSDFN 10: First Kings
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Son swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Szewczyk counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Szewczyk.
Szewczyk managing to block the knees to the body from Son.
Szewczyk lands a right hand.
Szewczyk avoiding damage as Son throws knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Szewczyk.
Son trying to control the position but instead, Szewczyk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Son into the ropes.
Good body shot from Szewczyk.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Szewczyk.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Szewczyk lands a shoulder strike.
Szewczyk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Szewczyk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Son backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Szewczyk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Szewczyk.
A hook to the body from Son.
Son is trying to break the clinch but Szewczyk has him pressed against the ropes.
Son drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Szewczyk gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Son tries for a takedown but Szewczyk manages to get underhooks.
Son looks winded!#T1#
Szewczyk lands a nice uppercut.
Son tries to stall but Szewczyk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Szewczyk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Szewczyk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Son looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Son tries to stall but Szewczyk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A left hand lands to the body for Szewczyk.
Szewczyk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Son backwards.
Szewczyk lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Szewczyk.
Szewczyk pushes Son back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Szewczyk pushes Son back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Szewczyk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Szewczyk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Szewczyk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Szewczyk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Son.
Szewczyk lands a shot to the body.
Szewczyk is working Son over against the ropes.
Szewczyk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Szewczyk lands with a right to the head.
Szewczyk lands a hook that snaps the head of Son backwards.
A short body shot lands from Szewczyk as the two fighters clinch.
Szewczyk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Son or not.
Szewczyk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Son backwards. #T2#
Szewczyk lands a left hand.
Szewczyk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Son's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Szewczyk lands a left hand.
#ROC#Son is rocked!
Szewczyk lands a right hand.
Son is still on wobbly legs! Can Szewczyk finish him?
Szewczyk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Son seems to have recovered his senses.
Szewczyk lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Szewczyk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Szewczyk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Szewczyk.
Szewczyk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Son.
A shot in the inside from Szewczyk.
Szewczyk lands a shoulder strike.
Szewczyk lands with a right to the head.
Szewczyk presses Son against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Szewczyk pushes Son back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Szewczyk scores with a shot to the side of Son's head.
Szewczyk lands a right hand.
Szewczyk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Szewczyk lands with a right to the head.
Szewczyk lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Szewczyk.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Szewczyk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Son's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Son takes a shot to the head.
Son's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Szewczyk scores with a shot to the side of Son's head.
Szewczyk lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Szewczyk.
Szewczyk lands with a right to the head.
Son is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Szewczyk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dorian Szewczyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Soo Son.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Szewczyk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szewczyk pushes Son against the ropes. Szewczyk is working some dirty boxing. Szewczyk pushes off with a quick right hook! Son goes down! Son tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Szewczyk moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dorian Szewczyk!
Dorian Szewczyk is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Dorian Szewczyk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
|
|
|
Event:
SSDFN 7
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Son gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Howe being controlled against the ropes.
Howe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Son lands a knee to the body.
#BC2#
Son manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Howe moves into the clinch successfully.
Son is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice right hand lands inside from Howe.
Son is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Howe looking to throw knees to the head but Son is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Son breaks the clinch.
Jin Soo Son seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Son swats away the attempt to clinch by Howe.
No joy there for Howe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Son misses with a head kick.
Howe throws a big counter combination but Son scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Son connects with the punch.
Howe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Son scores with a jab to the jaw.
Son lands a really nice looking cross but Howe seems unphased.
#CL2#
Son gets a clinch.
Howe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Son walks away with a smile on his face. Howe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Son scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC2#Howe is rocked!#TD2#
Son fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Howe to the ground. Son is now in Howe's guard.
Oh Howe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Son manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Howe seems to have got his legs back now.
Howe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Howe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Howe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Son can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Son keeping moving, preventing Howe from controlling successfully.
Howe could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Son is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Howe is controlling him.
Son working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Howe.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Son is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Son must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Howe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Howe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Son can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Son postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3##SUB2#
Son is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Son keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Howe's head.
Son controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Son postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Son working his ground and pound in the gym.
Son lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Son chips away with some ground and pound.
Son trying to control but Howe is working from the bottom. #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.
Son is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Son postures up.
Son in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Son advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Son goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Howe rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Son's guard! Nice work there by Howe!
Howe wants to control from the top but Son keeps moving.
Howe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5#
Son utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Howe prevents Son from getting back to his feet.
Howe wants to control from the top but Son keeps moving.
Howe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Son wants to get back to his feet but Howe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Howe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Howe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Son's head.
Howe trying to control the position from guard on top but Son is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Son can't keep his opponent in guard - Howe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Howe is trying to work for a kimura but Son is defending well.
Son really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Howe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Howe is breathing heavily.
Howe is trying to control the action in half guard but Son is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Son blocking the ground and pound attempt from Howe.
Howe prevents Son from improving his position.
Howe 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.
Howe is trying to control. Son wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab, jab by Son - just one landing. #T7#
Son connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Howe's hands.
Son lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD2#
Son changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Howe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Son working the ground and pound.
Son lands a decent elbow from side control.
Howe wants to control but Son postures up.
Son landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Howe is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Howe takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Howe is trying to improve his position.
Son lands a nice forearm strike. #T8#
Son is putting a hurting on Howe here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howe taking a bit of punishment here - Son scoring with strikes.
Son lands a decent elbow from side control.
Son lands a few punches from side control.
Son scores with a couple of short elbows.
Howe is not content to let Son control the position.
Son landing strikes.
Son trying to control the position but Howe is working away.
Howe taking a bit of punishment here - Son scoring with strikes. #T9#
Son lands an elbow.
Son controls the position from side control.
Son lands a decent elbow from side control.
Howe taking punishment in the form of punches.
Son happy to just control the position for now.
Son is working Howe over with some ground and pound from side control.
Howe is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Howe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Soo Son dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R2#
Son lands with an overhand left.
Son blocks a head kick by Howe.
Howe fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Son shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Howe's guard.
Howe is wriggling around but Son manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Son is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howe is trying to get back to full guard.
Howe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Son scores with a couple of nice shots.
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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Son is stalling here. Howe is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Son seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Howe has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB#
Howe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Son has escaped the position, nice work there.
Son wants to control but Howe postures up.
Jin Soo Son has got the better of the ground game so far.
Howe is looking to take a break and control but Son is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howe misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Son tries to improve position but can't.
Howe misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T2#
Howe working the head and body with strikes.
Howe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Son keeps working.
Son is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Howe are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Son is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Howe's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Son is refusing to be controlled, as Howe sits in half guard. #T3#
Howe thows a huge punch but Son dodges it nicely.
Howe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Son looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Son is trying to get back to full guard.
Howe slips a nice elbow through Son's hands, connecting with Son's forehead.
Son is staying active underneath Howe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Son looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ben Howe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Howe looks to land a combination but Son avoids it well.
Son has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2#
Son closes the distance and pushes Howe back into the ropes.
Son unloads a knee to the mid-section. Howe lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Howe wants to break free but Son has control.
Howe wants to take the fight to the mat but Son manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Son crunches a lovely knee into Howe's ribcage.
A hook to the body from Son.
Son lands a hook that snaps the head of Howe backwards.
Howe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Howe is trying to pull guard but Son has him pressed against the ropes.#BC2#
Son manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howe motions for Son to come forward. Howe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Howe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Son moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T5#
Son's corner calls for a 1-2. Son obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Son will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2#
Son looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Howe looking for a sweep. Not yet Howe, not yet.
Son sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Son landing with the ground and pound. #T6#
Son scoring with some ground and pound.
Howe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Howe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Son controls the pace.
Son distracts Howe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Howe trying to strike off his back.
#T7#
Son working some strikes from top position.
Son looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Son swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Howe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Son shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Son was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Howe seems a little lost for a moment, as Son dominates the positioning.
Howe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Howe is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Howe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T8#
Howe is not content to let Son control the position.
Howe is looking for a sweep. Son is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Son scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Howe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Son is working away from the top position though.
Son landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Son working the head and body with strikes.
Son content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9##SUB2#
Son is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Son content to control rather than advance.
Jin Soo Son is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Howe gets back to full guard.
Ben Howe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Son postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Son trying to control but Howe is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jin Soo Son comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Son 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 18:20
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 18:20
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 18:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Soo Son! |
|
|
|
Event:
SSDFN 6
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Son looks for a takedown but Blackwater sprawls well.#TD#
Son fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Blackwater sprawls well initially but Son persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Son wants to control but Blackwater is keeping him busy.
Blackwater is trying to get back to full guard.
Son is keen to just control but Blackwater is a slippery customer.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Son seems to be working for a kimura but Blackwater defends the submission attempt.
Blackwater tries to get to full guard but Son has control of the leg.
Son tries to pass to full mount but Blackwater defends it. #T1#
Son with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Blackwater keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blackwater trying to control but Son postures up.
Son is nestled in close to Blackwater, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Son is thwarting Blackwater's attempts to control the position.
Son is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Blackwater is trying to stand back up but Son is controlling him
Blackwater is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Son's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Son's back!#T2#
Son manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Blackwater is now in side control.
Son tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blackwater wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blackwater really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Son. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Son sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Blackwater stops Son from getting back to his feet.
Blackwater is keen to just control but Son is a slippery customer.
Son 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.
Blackwater thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Son's head.
Son is trying to stand.
Son wants to control but Blackwater is keeping busy.
#T3#
Well, if Blackwater is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Blackwater prevents Son from standing back up.
Son on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Blackwater is thwarting Son's attempts to control the position.
Son works his way to full guard. Good work.
Son wants to get back to his feet but Blackwater is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blackwater throwing strikes from guard but Son blocks nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been informed that Blackwater has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Blackwater drives through and clinches with Son against the ropes.
Blackwater is trying to break the clinch but Son is controlling him.#TD#
Son is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Blackwater can't fight it off and eventually Son manages to take the fight to the floor. Blackwater looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Son slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blackwater looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Son wants to control from the top but Blackwater keeps moving. #T5#
Blackwater controls Son momentarily but Son frees himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blackwater can do anything to dispel that myth.
Son postures up in Blackwater's guard and throws a big left but Blackwater blocks it.
Blackwater utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Son landing with the ground and pound.
Son lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Blackwater is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Son is aware though and is defending well.
Son throws a big elbow that misses.
Son scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Son postures up in Blackwater's guard and throws a big left but Blackwater blocks it.
Son working some strikes from top position.#T6#
Son is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Son drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Son as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Blackwater screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Son! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jin Soo Son! |
|
|
|
Event:
SSDFN 2
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Son.
Bender is looking for a sweep.
Bender takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Son lands some shots froms side control.
Son wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bender keeps working.
Bender is trying to get back to half guard.
Son connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bender some visible discomfort.
Son advances to full mount. #SUB#
Son working for a guillotine from mount but Bender is in no mood to give up.
Bender regains half guard.
Son wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bender keeps working.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Son working Bender over with strikes.
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.
Bender wants to get back to his feet.
Bender is looking for a sweep. Son is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Son scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Son seems to be looking for submissions.
Son lands strikes from half guard.
Son 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.
Bender is looking to improve his position.
Bender keeps trying to improve his position.
Bender really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Son. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Son is looking to advance position but Bender won't allow it.
Son moves into full mount! Bender won't be happy about that!
Bender is desperately trying to improve his position but Son has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Son controlling his opponent.
Bender in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bender taking shots to the head.
Bender keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Son scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Son looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bender punching to the body and holding on for dear life.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Son content just to control the position here.
Son fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bender is trying to escape the mount.
Son is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bender can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Son cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bender tries to reverse the position but Son maintains control.
Son lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Son lands with some strikes.#SUB#
Son has hold of Bender's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bender manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bender is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bender is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Son can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bender is looking to escape.
Bender tries to reverse the position but Son maintains control.
Son sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Son has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bender's face.
Bender is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Son lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Son lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bender is looking to improve his position but Son isn't that keen on the idea.
Son lands a heavy elbow.
Son takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bender is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Son with shots to the head and body - Bender looks very uncomfortable down there.
Son with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#Bender is rocked!
Son lands a big elbow - Bender is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Bender is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jin Soo Son! |
|
|
|
Event:
SSDFN 1
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Szewczyk lands a glancing blow to the side of Son's head.
Son misses with a body shot
letting Szewczyk counter with a right hand.
Son looks to throw the jab but Szewczyk is out of range.
Son dives in and grabs Szewczyk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Szewczyk pushes down on Son's head and hops out.
Szewczyk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Son. Son circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Son misses with a leg kick
and Szewczyk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick by Son misses
and Son takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Szewczyk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Szewczyk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Son has time to react.
Son is looking to clinch but Szewczyk is avoiding it.
Szewczyk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jin Soo Son seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Szewczyk, as that shot connected.
Son on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Szewczyk lunges at Son with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Son's hand.
Szewczyk stuns Son with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Szewczyk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Son in his tracks. #ROC2#Son is rocked!
Son throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Szewczyk counter with a right hand.
Oh Son is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Szewczyk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Son throws out the jab.
Son fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Szewczyk on the side of the head.
Son seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Son throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Szewczyk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Son is breathing heavily.
A head kick by Son misses
and Szewczyk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Son takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Szewczyk cracks Son on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Son falls backwards against the ropes. Szewczyk follows up with more strikes that drop Son to his knees. Szewczyk keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Son! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dorian Szewczyk!
Dorian Szewczyk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
