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Event:
Sunrise 19
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1# A shot to the liver by Sack. Beautiful body shot. Sack cracks a nice hook into Cuchi's ribs. Sack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2# Sack forces Cuchi back against the ropes and clinches. Sack misses with a knee to the head. Sack lands a damaging elbow. Sack scores a nice knee to the body.
Sack tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2# Sack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Sack misses. A quick step to the side and Cuchi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Sack misses the shot to the body. Cuchi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Sack throws a looping overhand right but Cuchi ducks down to avoid it. Cuchi ducks under a wild hook from Sack. Cuchi appears to be looking for a big counter. A solid leg kick lands there for Sack.
#T1# Cuchi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. A slapping leg kick lands for Sack.
Sack misses with a body shot.
Cuchi walks into a left hand. Sack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2# Sack drives through and clinches with Cuchi against the ropes.
Cuchi can't find room to land a body shot as Sack controls the action.
Sack unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cuchi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Cuchi prevents a body shot from Sack. #BC2# Sack breaks from the clinch.
Sack has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cuchi is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2# Sack clinches up against the ropes.#T2# Sack tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sack with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Sack lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sack prevents a body shot from Cuchi. #BC2# Sack breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Sack moves into the clinch. Sack missing with knees to the body.
Sack is controlling Cuchi's neck. Sack unleashes a big knee up the middle! And another! Cuchi goes down! Can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6... he's not going to make it! 9,10. It's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Roger Sack! Roger Sack thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Sunrise 16
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1# Johnson misses with a left hand and Cuchi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Johnson misses with a head kick.
Rahim Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Johnson throws a hook to the side of Cuchi's head but Cuchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cuchi moves out of range as Johnson strikes. Cuchi misses with a body shot.
Cuchi connects with a body shot. Jab, jab by Cuchi - just one landing. Cuchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab. Johnson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cuchi.#ROC2#Johnson is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Rahim Johnson has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Cuchi lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Cuchi catches Johnson napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Johnson crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Cuchi raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Panda Cuchi! |
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Event:
Apex Series 1
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1# No joy there for Cuchi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cuchi's corner calls for a 1-2. Cuchi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Blacki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Blacki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Cuchi misses with a two punch combination.
Cuchi jabs at Blacki's body. Cuchi throws a body punch but Blacki moves out of range. Blacki is looking to counter the offense by Cuchi and move into the clinch. Cuchi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blacki. As Cuchi tries to get set, Blacki tries to push him back and clinch up but Cuchi manages to avoid the attempt. A combination from Cuchi does no damage. Blacki moves away from the strike by Cuchi. Cuchi lands with a good body shot.#CL# Blacki clinches up against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A short right from Blacki. Cuchi is looking to break free of the clinch but Blacki has double underhooks. #T1# Blacki blocks a body shot from Cuchi. Blacki lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blacki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Blacki lands with a left to the head. Blacki swings wildly with an uppercut but Cuchi uses good head movement to avoid it. Blacki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blacki throws a punch but it's blocked by Cuchi. Blacki working some nice short punches in the clinch. Cuchi misses with a body punch.
Cuchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blacki. A head punch on the inside from Blacki fails to land. #T2# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blacki. Blacki throws a punch but it's blocked by Cuchi. Blacki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Blacki fails to land. Cuchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blacki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cuchi tries a body shot but Blacki blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Blacki misses with some punches.
Cuchi is trying to push Blacki away but Blacki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Blacki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Blacki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Cuchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Blacki controls his hands.
Cuchi wants to break the clinch but can't.
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 Catari Blacki will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL# Blacki has closed the distance and engaged Cuchi in a clinch.
Cuchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cuchi can't break the clinch.
Blacki misses with the head strike.
Blacki lands a nice uppercut. A right handed body shot lands from Blacki.
Blacki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blacki blocks a body shot from Cuchi. Cuchi tries a body shot but Blacki blocks it.
Catari Blacki has scored more points in the clinch so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cuchi blocks an uppercut.
Blacki pushes Cuchi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A short uppercut from Blacki. Blacki lands a hook that snaps the head of Cuchi backwards. Blacki swings wildly with an uppercut but Cuchi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Cuchi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Blacki lands with a left to the head. Blacki lands an uppercut. Nice body punch from Blacki. Blacki working aggressively here.
Blacki lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Cuchi is rocked! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blacki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Cuchi is still on wobbly legs! Can Blacki finish him? A quick uppercut on the inside from Blacki. Cuchi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cuchi tries a body shot but Blacki blocks it.
Blacki scores with a shot to the side of Cuchi's head. Cuchi blocks an uppercut.
Blacki creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Cuchi crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Cuchi face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Blacki takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Catari Blacki! |
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Event:
Sunrise 12
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1# Cuchi cracks Romeo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Romeo throws a sloppy head kick and Cuchi moves out of range easily. Cuchi connects with a body shot. Cuchi swats away the attempt to clinch by Romeo. Cuchi throws a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Romeo 's head but he takes it in his stride. Cuchi jabs at Romeo's body. Cuchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Cuchi throws a big counter combination but Romeo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Cuchi jabs Romeo to the body, keeping him at a distance. Cuchi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cuchi tries to bum rush Romeo with a series of wild strikes but Romeo uses good footwork to avoid the assault. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Romeo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cuchi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Romeo. Cuchi swats away the attempt to clinch by Romeo.#CL2# Romeo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Romeo misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1# A quick uppercut on the inside from Romeo. Romeo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romeo lands an elbow inside that Cuchi shrugs off. #BC2# Romeo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cuchi moves out of range of the strikes. Cuchi throws a big counter combination but Romeo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Cuchi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Cuchi scores with a hook to the body. Romeo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Romeo closes the distance but Cuchi moves to the side and Cuchi counters with a stiff right hand. Cuchi cracks Romeo with a good jab.#ROC#Romeo is rocked! Cuchi scores with a shot to the body.
Romeo is still on wobbly legs! Can Cuchi finish him? The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cuchi checks a low kick from Romeo. Romeo seems to have recovered his senses. A decent looking cross lands there for Romeo. Cuchi checks a low kick from Romeo. A combination from Cuchi does no damage. Cuchi scores with a body shot.
Cuchi lands a body shot.
Romeo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cuchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2# Cuchi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Cuchi is looking to wear down Romeo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Cuchi connects with a body shot. Cuchi misses with a wild body shot. Cuchi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Romeo. Cuchi lunges at Romeo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Romeo's hand. Cuchi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romeo circles away quickly and effectively. Cuchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cuchi sets himself, and Romeo steps forward looking for the clinch! Cuchi avoids it this time. Cuchi connects with the punch. Romeo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Romeo throws a hook but Cuchi blocks it. Romeo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Romeo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Cuchi jabs Romeo to the body, keeping him at a distance. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Romeo thows a left - swing and a miss! A big left from Romeo misses. Cuchi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Romeo with the inside leg kick. Romeo thows a left - swing and a miss! Romeo tries to clinch up#KD# and before Romeo can reset, Cuchi rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Romeo is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Panda Cuchi should take that round, based on the knockdown. 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# Romeo misses with a head kick.
Romeo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Romeo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cuchi has time to react. Cuchi staggers Romeo with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Romeo looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Cuchi is victorious!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Panda Cuchi! Roman Romeo was interviewed post fight and said 'Yo wife is in me dms sayin hey babyy!!'. |
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Event:
Sunrise 8
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1# Cuchi looks to land a combination but Brooks avoids it well. Brooks steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cuchi. Cuchi misses with a double jab
and Brooks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Cuchi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Cuchi swings widly with a right hand
and Brooks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Cuchi swings for the body but Brooks moves out of range.
It seemed like Brooks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Cuchi misses with a double jab.
Cuchi lands a slapping body shot.
Brooks jabbing away but nothing is landing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cuchi tries to bum rush Brooks with a series of wild strikes but Brooks uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Cuchi cracks Brooks with a good jab. Cuchi misses with a lunging right hand
and Brooks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1# Cuchi swings and misses with a shot to the body and Brooks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Cuchi scores with a three punch combo!
Brooks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. No joy there for Cuchi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brooks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Brooks scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Brooks slips a jab and a cross from Cuchi.
Cuchi scores with a decent looking hook. Cuchi takes a swing at Brooks's ribcage but misses. Brooks wants to counter the offense by Cuchi and move into the clinch position. Brooks moves out of range of the strikes. Cuchi sets himself, and Brooks steps forward looking for the clinch! Cuchi avoids it this time. Cuchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cuchi moves away from the strike by Brooks. Cuchi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#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! Cuchi misses with a body shot
#CL2# and Brooks moves into the clinch. Brooks prevents a body shot from Cuchi. Cuchi tries to circle away but Brooks has him pinned against the ropes. Brooks lands with a left to the head. Brooks working aggressively here.
Cuchi wants to get back to striking at distance but Brooks won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Brooks - that landed with a thud.
Brooks pushes Cuchi back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Cuchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brooks is leaning against Cuchi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Brooks throws a punch but it's blocked by Cuchi. Brooks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Cuchi is looking to break free of the clinch but Brooks has double underhooks. Brooks has Cuchi pressed against the ropes, preventing Cuchi from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Cuchi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A nice right hand lands inside from Brooks. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Terrell Brooks will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Cuchi throws a combination that misses #CL2# and Brooks counters by moving into the clinch. Brooks scores with a nice hook to the head. Cuchi can't break the clinch.
#BC2# Brooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cuchi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Cuchi misses with a hook to the body
and Brooks counters with a straight right hand. Cuchi ducks under a wild hook from Brooks. Cuchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brooks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cuchi misses with a double jab
and Brooks counters with a straight right hand. Cuchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Brooks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Cuchi misses with a combination
and Brooks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1# Cuchi throws a right and a left that both miss. Cuchi misses with an uppercut
and Brooks counters with a one-two to the body. Cuchi looks to land a combination. Brooks sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Cuchi lands a right hook to the body.
Cuchi with a hook. Cuchi throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Brooks tries to counter by closing the distance. A big left from Brooks misses. Cuchi misses with an uppercut
and Brooks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. This has been an exciting period of action! Some wild striking there from Cuchi.
#T2# Cuchi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Brooks counter with a right hand. Brooks ducks under a wild hook from Cuchi. Brooks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Nice straight punches there by Cuchi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cuchi. Brooks missing with a left hand there. Cuchi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A shot to the body from Cuchi misses #CL2# and Brooks counters by clinching up. Cuchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short body shot lands from Brooks as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brooks. A short right from Brooks on the inside. Brooks lands with a short head shot on the inside. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terrell Brooks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action!#R3# Cuchi misses with a left hand and Brooks counters with a straight right hand. Cuchi stalks Brooks and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brooks's face. Brooks staggers backwards, shaken. A jab from Brooks misses. Cuchi misses with a body shot.
Brooks 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. Cuchi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2# and Brooks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brooks. Cuchi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Brooks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cuchis head. Brooks lands a shoulder strike. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Brooks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Brooks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Brooks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brooks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Brooks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cuchis head. #ROC2#Cuchi is rocked! Brooks lands an uppercut. Oh Cuchi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1# Brooks working some nice short punches in the clinch. Brooks lands an uppercut. Brooks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Cuchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Brooks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Brooks breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Cuchi with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Cuchi looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Cuchi get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Terrell Brooks! Terrell Brooks is the new featherweight champion! Terrell Brooks decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you. |
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Event:
Sunrise 6
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1# Cuchi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hinson doesn't seem bothered though. Hinson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Cuchi throws a jab when Hinson was well out of range. Cuchi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Cuchi digs a good hook to Hinson's body.
Cuchi lands with a nice body punch. Cuchi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cuchi scores with a jab to the body. Cuchi scores with a decent looking hook. Cuchi lands a nice hook to Hinson's body. Hinson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Hinson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Cuchi lands with an uppercut that bounces Hinson off the ropes and back into range. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cuchi lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#Hinson is rocked!#T1# Cuchi throws an overhand right that has Hinson reeling! Cuchi follows up with more punches and Hinson is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Panda Cuchi! |
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Event:
Sunrise 4
Date: Dec 20, 2024 |
#R1# Cuchi misses with a wild body shot. Francis misses with a straight left. Walter Francis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Francis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cuchi's head. Francis throws a hook but Cuchi blocks it. Cuchi tries to clinch but Francis is having none of it. Francis clobbers Cuchi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Francis takes a body punch but keeps moving. Francis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Francis misses the shot to the body. Francis swings and misses with a shot to the body and Cuchi counters with a three punch combo that has Francis backing up. Francis nods at Cuchi to acknowledge the strikes. Cuchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cuchi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Francis has time to react. Cuchi tries to clinch there but Francis circles away.
Francis misses with a left hand and Cuchi counters with a three punch combo that has Francis backing up. Francis nods at Cuchi to acknowledge the strikes. Francis connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#Cuchi is rocked! Cuchi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cuchi is still on wobbly legs! Can Francis finish him? Cuchi is looking to clinch but Francis is avoiding it.
Cuchi misses the shot to the body. Francis misses with a hook. Francis misses with an uppercut. Cuchi saw that one coming. Francis misses with a left hand #KD2# and Cuchi counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Francis to the mat! Cuchi runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Francis is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!#ROC2#Francis is rocked! Cuchi seems to have recovered his senses. Francis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Oh Francis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Francis sizes up Cuchi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Francis seems to have got his legs back now. Cuchi defending well as Francis loads up on a big left hand. #T1# Francis misses with a body shot
and Cuchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Cuchi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Francis. Francis throws a lazy uppercut
and Cuchi counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Cuchi connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Francis's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Francis - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Panda Cuchi! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2024 |
#R1# Hong avoids the body shot from Cuchi.
Hong is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Hong looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Cuchi takes a swing at Hong's ribcage but misses. Cuchi scores with a jab to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Cuchi. Hong does a little dance to reset his feet. Hong slips under a jab from Cuchi. Cuchi tries to clinch but Hong moves out of range. Cuchi misses the jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cuchi scores with a jab to the jaw. A punch combination from Cuchi misses. Cuchi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hong. Hong circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Hong is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1# Cuchi tries to close the distance and clinch but Hong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Cuchi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Hong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cuchi. Cuchi lands a jab to Hong's midsection. Cuchi cracks Hong with a right hand to the side of the head. Cuchi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hong at a distance.
Cuchi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Cuchi punishes Hong's body with a nice straight punch.#KD# Cuchi lands a big uppercut and Hong crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hong looks OK. Cuchi waves Hong back to his feet!#ROC#Hong is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hong gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Cuchi gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panda Cuchi! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1# Cuchi lands a jab to Hinson's midsection. Hinson connects with a right hand. Cuchi shakes it off. Hinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cuchi manages to avoid it. Hinson throws an off balance right hand
and Cuchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Cuchi scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Cuchi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hinson at a distance.
Hinson tries to bum rush Cuchi with a series of wild strikes but Cuchi uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A counter left hand to the body from Cuchi misses its target. Cuchi tries to clinch but Hinson moves out of range. Hinson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Hinson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Hinson thows a left - swing and a miss! Nice shot by Cuchi. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cuchi digs a good body shot into Hinson's ribs. Cuchi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Nice shot by Cuchi.#ROC#Hinson is rocked! Cuchi circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Hinson to the canvas! Hinson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Cuchi keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panda Cuchi! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 123
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1# Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Cuchi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cuchi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Cuchi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Goodman missing with a left hand there. Cuchi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A quick step to the side and Cuchi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Goodman pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Goodman takes a jab right on the kisser.
#TD2# Goodman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Goodman wants to free his trapped foot but Cuchi is holding on for dear life with his legs. Cuchi gets back to full guard.
#SUB# Cuchi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Cuchi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Goodman wants to control from the top but Cuchi keeps moving. #T1# Goodman landing with the ground and pound. Goodman trying to control but Cuchi is working from the bottom. Cuchi keeping full guard, as Goodman tries to pass. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Goodman drops back looking for a leg! Cuchi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cuchi manages to kick Goodman off! Goodman jumps back into Cuchi's guard. Goodman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Goodman connects with a couple of short punches.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB# Cuchi is looking for a triangle but Goodman pushes his legs off easily.
Cuchi keeping moving, preventing Goodman from controlling successfully. #SUB# Cuchi working for a triangle but Goodman defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goodman's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Goodman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB# Cuchi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goodman trying to control but Cuchi is working from the bottom. Goodman scoring with some ground and pound. #T3# Goodman trying to control but Cuchi is working from the bottom. Goodman landing some decent shots from guard. Cuchi keeping moving, preventing Goodman from controlling successfully. Cuchi 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. Goodman passes into half guard. #SUB# Goodman moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Cuchi. Goodman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T4# Cuchi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Goodman winds up and cracks Cuchi with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC2#Cuchi is rocked!#SUB# Cuchi looking for a kimura from the bottom but Goodman passes into side control! Oh Cuchi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! A big shot lands for Goodman! That's hurt Cuchi! Will he recover? Goodman fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milton Goodman! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 105
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1# Cuchi 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. Laguera misses with a double jab.
Laguera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#It looks like Alejandro Laguera has been cut. Laguera tries to bum rush Cuchi with a series of wild strikes but Cuchi uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A little jabbing left from Cuchi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Laguera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cuchi. Cuchi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cuchi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A chopping leg kick lands by Laguera. Laguera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Cuchi moves into range and connects with a jab. Cuchi moves forwards but Laguera connects with a nice, crisp jab. Laguera walks into a straight right hand from Cuchi. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Laguera avoids the body shot from Cuchi.
Laguera throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Laguera misses with a series of wild punches.
Cuchi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Cuchi tries to clinch up. Laguera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC2#Laguera is rocked! Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Laguera!
Oh Laguera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1# Cuchi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. No joy there for Laguera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laguera is aggressively charging in as Cuchi backs up avoiding any damage. Cuchi tosses out a jab and Laguera runs right into it face first! Laguera is out cold! Cuchi dropped down on all fours and is barking in Laguera's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Panda Cuchi! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 95
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1# Cuchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Conner throws out the jab. Cuchi throws a counter combo. Nice uppercut lands for Conner. That snapped Cuchi's head back.
Conner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Conner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cuchi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL# Cuchi gets tackled into the cage by Conner. Conner maintains the clinch. Conner will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cuchi up against the cage. Cuchi tries to circle away but Conner has him pinned against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Conner pressing his opponent against the cage. Cuchi tries to throw a body punch but Conner avoids it by throwing Cuchi back against the cage. #T1# Conner has Cuchi pressed against the cage.
Conner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Conner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cuchi avoids it. Conner taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cuchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Conner misses with the head strike.
Cuchi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cuchi jumps guard but Conner stands there with Cuchi around his waist. Cuchi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Conner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Conner is working Cuchi over against the cage. Cuchi tries to work over Conner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Conner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Conner misses with a punch to the body.
Conner lands a right hand. #T2# Cuchi takes an elbow to the temple. Conner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cuchi backwards. Still in the clinch, Conner scores with a nice short uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cuchi. Conner scores with a shot to the side of Cuchi's head. Conner misses with a hook from the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cuchi fails to pull guard.
Nikolas Conner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Panda Cuchi. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Conner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Conner has a couple of punches blocked by Cuchi.
Nice body punch from Conner - that landed with a thud.
Conner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Conner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#Cuchi is rocked! Cuchi tries to pull guard but Conner won't allow it.
Cuchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3# Cuchi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Conner has him pressed against the cage. Conner stalling in the clinch.
Cuchi can't break the clinch.
Conner stalling.
Conner taking a breather. Cuchi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Conner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Conner effectively controlling the action here. Conner lands a hook that snaps the head of Cuchi backwards. Conner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cuchi blocks a body shot from Conner. Cuchi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Conner stops a takedown attempt from Cuchi.
#T4# Conner throws a punch but it's blocked by Cuchi. Cuchi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Conner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cuchi backwards. Cuchi can't find room to land a body shot as Conner controls the action.
Conner effectively controlling the action here. Conner stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Conner holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Conner.
Cuchi is trying to pull guard but Conner has him pressed against the cage. Conner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cuchi. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolas Conner dominated that round. That's time! Conner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Conner throws a combination that misses and Cuchi counters with a straight right hand. Conner throws a body shot but no joy. A chopping leg kick lands by Conner. Conner throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cuchi's head. Conner misses with a low kick as Cuchi jumps back. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cuchi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Conner - the referee stops the clock and Cuchi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Conner. Cuchi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Conner misses the jab. Cuchi is looking for the big counter here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cuchi is looking to clinch. Cuchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cuchi throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Conner is looking for a counter combo.#T1# Conner throws a nice outside leg kick. Conner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Nikolas Conner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Decent striking displayed by Conner there.#CL# Conner has managed to clinch.
Conner lands an elbow inside that Cuchi shrugs off. Conner is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Conner with a knee to the head.
Conner misses with the head strike.
Conner is pushing Cuchi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Nikolas Conner has scored more points in the clinch so far. Cuchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2# Conner trying to land knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Cuchi takes a shot to the head. Conner lands a damaging elbow. Cuchi is still on wobbly legs! Can Conner finish him? Stalling in the clinch from Conner.
Cuchi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Cuchi seems to have recovered his senses. Cuchi misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cuchi blocks an uppercut.
Conner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cuchi being controlled against the cage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Conner takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Conner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cuchi can do to turn this around? Conner stalling against the cage.
#T3# Cuchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Conner is pressed up against the cage. Cuchi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Conner down to the mat. Conner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Conner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cuchi's sensitive parts. Cuchi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cuchi duly obliges. Conner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Conner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cuchi swats him away and circles back towards the center. Conner blocks a jab. Cuchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conner moves away. Conner just misses with a punch to the body.
Cuchi is looking for the big counter here.#T4# Conner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A shot to the body from Cuchi misses and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Nikolas Conner is winning the standup battle so far. Conner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Conner feints and then cracks Cuchi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cuchi down. Conner lands a head kick. Cuchi smiles back at him and beckons him forward. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Conner misses with a hook
and Cuchi counters with a straight right hand. Cuchi scores with a nice head shot. Cuchi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Cuchi throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL# and Conner holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolas Conner 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. This is the final round!#R3# Cuchi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Conner throws a big shot that misses. Cuchi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Conner throws a solid leg kick but Cuchi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Conner. Conner doesn't manage to clinch there - Cuchi circles away.
#CL# Conner has closed the distance and engaged Cuchi in a clinch.
Conner holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Come on Conner - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cuchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Conner controls his hands.
Cuchi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Conner to keep the fight standing. Conner lands with a left to the head. #T1# A head punch blocked on the inside by Cuchi. Cuchi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Conner smiles and moves away.
Cuchi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cuchi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cuchi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Conner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cuchi. That did some damage! Cuchi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Conner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Cuchi throws a nice looking combination but Conner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2# Conner misses with a body shot.
Cuchi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Cuchi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Conner. Cuchi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Conner moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Cuchi throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL# and Conner counters by clinching up. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A nice left hand lands by Conner.
The referee is keeping an eye on Conner - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Conner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cuchi backwards. Cuchi tries to throw a body punch but Conner avoids it by throwing Cuchi back against the cage. Conner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cuchi's elbow. Cuchi wants a takedown but no success here.
Nikolas Conner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Panda Cuchi.#T3# Conner effectively controlling the action here. Conner digs a right hand underneath Cuchi's ribcage. Cuchi let out a lung full of air as it connected. A short right from Conner on the inside. Cuchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Conner leaning against his opponent.
Cuchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Conner's elbow. Cuchi tries to circle away but Conner has him pinned against the cage. A short right from Conner on the inside. Cuchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cuchi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cuchi prevents a body shot from Conner. A frustrated look appears on Cuchi's face as he tries to break the clinch. Conner scores with a shot to the side of Cuchi's head. Cuchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Conner's elbow. #T4# Conner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Conner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Conner avoiding damage.
Conner lands a body shot. Conner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Conner lands a right hand. Cuchi is trying to pull guard but Conner has him pressed against the cage. Cuchi can't break the clinch.
Conner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cuchi's elbow. Conner has Cuchi pressed against the cage.
Cuchi takes a shot to the head. Panda Cuchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nikolas Conner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Conner effectively controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight! Nikolas Conner showed his dominance in that final round. Well Conner 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolas Conner! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 84
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1# Cuchi slips under a jab. Laguera misses with a few strikes there.
Cuchi slips a jab and a cross from Laguera.
Laguera throws a head kick that misses and Cuchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Laguera looks to land a combination but Cuchi avoids it well. Cuchi tries to clinch but Laguera is having none of it. Cuchi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Laguera is landing a low percentage of strikes. Laguera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cuchi. Cuchi walks into a straight right hand from Laguera. Laguera lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Laguera throws a sloppy head kick and Cuchi moves out of range easily. Cuchi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Laguera doesn't seem bothered though. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Laguera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Laguera thows a leg kick but Cuchi checks it and Cuchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1# Laguera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Cuchi fails in his attempt to clinch. Cuchi misses with a wild body shot. Laguera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cuchi counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#Laguera is rocked! Cuchi drops Laguera with a big left hand! Laguera is injured, injured bad! Cuchi jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panda Cuchi! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 71
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1##CL2# Irwinivitch has closed the distance and engaged Cuchi in a clinch.
Cuchi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD2# Irwinivitch has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cuchi regains guard immediately. Irwinivitch looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB# Cuchi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Irwinivitch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Cuchi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Irwinivitch is aware though and is defending well.#T1# Irwinivitch advances position into side control! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Irwinivitch is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cuchi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Cuchi taking punishment in the form of punches.
Irwinivitch tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Cuchi tries to buck Irwinivitch off but Irwinivitch is having none of it. Irwinivitch advances to full mount. Irwinivitch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Cuchi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2# Cuchi regains half guard. Irwinivitch not doing much here.
Irwinivitch is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB# Cuchi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Irwinivitch pulls his head out easily. Irwinivitch content to control rather than advance. Cuchi is looking to improve his position.
Cuchi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Mighty MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3# Cuchi is working hard here to advance position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cuchi is trying to maintain the position but Irwinivitch is very close to passing his half guard. Irwinivitch wants to pass the guard but Cuchi is defending well. Cuchi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Irwinivitch is working away from the top position though. Irwinivitch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Irwinivitch prevents Cuchi from improving his position.#SUB2# Irwinivitch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Irwinivitch controlling the action here. #SUB# Cuchi looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Irwinivitch controlling the action here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cuchi is looking to improve his position.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damionivitch Irwinivitch dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Nice takedown defense from Cuchi. No joy for Irwinivitch on that attempt. Irwinivitch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cuchi circles away. Irwinivitch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Panda Cuchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damionivitch Irwinivitch. Cuchi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Cuchi lands a nice looking body shot.
Cuchi slaps away a takedown attempt from Irwinivitch, before circling back to the center of the mat. Cuchi wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice sprawl there from Cuchi as Irwinivitch shoots in. Cuchi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Irwinivitch has time to react. Cuchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2# Irwinivitch drives through and clinches with Cuchi against the cage.
#T1##TD2# Irwinivitch has picked Cuchi up - he's going for a ride! Irwinivitch dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Irwinivitch is breathing heavily. The fighters are battling for position here. Cuchi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB# Cuchi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Irwinivitch controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Cuchi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Irwinivitch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB# Irwinivitch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2##SUB# Cuchi is looking for a triangle but Irwinivitch pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Cuchi working for a triangle but Irwinivitch defends it easily.
Irwinivitch slips nicely into half guard. Irwinivitch is looking to advance position but Cuchi won't allow it. #T3##SUB2# Irwinivitch is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Cuchi is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damionivitch Irwinivitch! As Damionivitch Irwinivitch got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Это не было проблемой, я могу драться на следующей неделе, если захочу. Я не ранен и готов снова сражаться!'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 60
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1# Cuchi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roberson. Cuchi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cuchi throws a series of punches but Roberson avoids them all with ease. Roberson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cuchi defends it well. Cuchi looks to clinch #TD2# and Roberson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cuchi's guard.#SUB# Cuchi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roberson is aware though and is defending well. Cuchi 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# Roberson drops back looking for a leg! Cuchi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cuchi manages to kick Roberson off! Roberson jumps back into Cuchi's guard. #SUB2# Roberson drops back looking for a leg! Cuchi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cuchi manages to kick Roberson off! Roberson jumps back into Cuchi's guard. #SUB2# Roberson drops back looking for a leg! Cuchi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cuchi manages to kick Roberson off! Roberson jumps back into Cuchi's guard. #T1##SUB2# Roberson 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. #SUB# Cuchi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roberson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roberson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Roberson tries to free his leg and advance position but Cuchi is retaining full guard. #SUB# Cuchi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Cuchi working for a triangle but Roberson defends it easily.
#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.#SUB# Cuchi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roberson defends it easily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Roberson drops back looking for a leg! Cuchi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cuchi manages to kick Roberson off! Roberson jumps back into Cuchi's guard. Roberson works a leg free and moves into half guard. Cuchi manages to get to full guard.
#SUB# Cuchi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roberson defends it easily.#T3# Cuchi looking to control.
#SUB# Cuchi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Roberson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2# Roberson 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. Cuchi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roberson on the ground.#SUB# Cuchi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cuchi is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Mighty MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet. Roberson advances position into side control!#SUB2# Roberson has hold of Cuchi's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Cuchi seems comfortable defending it but Roberson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Cuchi is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Cuchi is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Roberson couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Atticus Roberson! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 42
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
#R1# Conner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Conner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cuchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Conner tries to clinch but fails miserably and Cuchi counters with a stiff right hand. #KD# Conner drops Cuchi with a beautiful combination! Cuchi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Conner is looking for the KO!#ROC#Cuchi is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Conner misses with a right hand enabling Cuchi to counter with a crisp jab. Cuchi is still on wobbly legs! Can Conner finish him? Conner is looking to clinch. Conner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Conner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Conner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cuchi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Cuchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Conner. A countering left hand to the body from Cuchi misses. Conner misses with a series of wild punches.
Cuchi punishes Conner's body with a nice straight punch. Cuchi seems to have recovered his senses. Conner throws a combination that misses and Cuchi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Cuchi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Conner swings widly with a right hand
and Cuchi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Conner moves to clinch but Cuchi breaks away and Cuchi counters with a lovely shot to the body. Conner keeps the fight on the outside. Conner misses with an uppercut
and Cuchi counters with a one-two to the body. #T1# Conner misses with an uppercut. Cuchi slips a jab from Conner. Conner throws a lazy uppercut
and Cuchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Conner tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Cuchi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Conner thinking. Cuchi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Conner is looking to clinch. Conner throws a good cross that connects.
Conner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cuchi counters with a left to the body. Conner moves in looking to clinch but Cuchi pushes him off. Cuchi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Conner lands a leg kick that knocks Cuchi off balance momentarily. Cuchi slips under a jab from Conner. Cuchi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cuchi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2# Cuchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Conner. Cuchi unleashes a big counter combination but Conner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Conner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cuchi circles away quickly and effectively. Cuchi tries to bum rush Conner with a series of wild strikes but Conner uses good footwork to avoid the assault. 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! Conner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cuchi counters with a left and a right that stings Conner. Conner throws a right hand that misses
and Cuchi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Conner is breathing heavily. Conner lunges at Cuchi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cuchi's hand. Conner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Cuchi walks into a stiff left hand from Conner. The fight stays on the outside here - Cuchi looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Cuchi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC2#Conner is rocked! Conner get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Conner stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Cuchi runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Panda Cuchi! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2024 |
#R1# Cuchi misses with a body shot.
Suarez takes a swing at Cuchi's ribcage but misses. Cuchi misses with a two punch combination.
Suarez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cuchi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Cuchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suarez.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Suarez throws a hook to the side of Cuchi's head but Cuchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Cuchi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cuchi misses with a straight right. Cuchi throws a right hand that Suarez ducks under and follows up with a left that Suarez also avoids with ease. Suarez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A left and a right from Cuchi both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Rico Suarez has been cut.#T1# Suarez throws a lazy right hand but Cuchi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Cuchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suarez. Suarez moves out of range of the strikes. Suarez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cuchi. Suarez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cuchi catches Suarez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Suarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Suarez looks to move away, Cuchi throws a big counter combo but Suarez just gets out of the way. Cuchi avoids the body shot from Suarez.
A big right from Suarez misses. Cuchi throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2# Suarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A counter left hand to the body from Cuchi misses its target. Cuchi misses with a few strikes there.
Cuchi throws a body shot but no joy. Cuchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suarez manages to avoid it. Suarez throws a counter combo. Suarez throws a body punch but Cuchi moves out of range. #TD2# Suarez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cuchi to the ground. Suarez is now in Cuchi's guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Suarez lands a couple of digs. Cuchi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Suarez on the ground. Suarez scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Suarez lands a couple of elbows.#ROC2#Cuchi is rocked!#T3# Suarez connects with a couple of short punches. Oh Cuchi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Suarez arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Cuchi's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rico Suarez! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1187 Round 2
Date: Apr 22, 2024 |
#R1##CL2# Lee clinches up with Cuchi and pushes him back against the cage. Cuchi is trying to pull guard but Lee has him pressed against the cage. Cuchi tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.
#TD2# Lee has Cuchi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lee pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cuchi tumbling to the mat - Lee dives into Cuchi's guard. Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Lee lands a couple of elbows.#SU2# Lee stands up from Cuchi's guard - Lee perhaps looking for a knockout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cuchi stuffs the takedown attempt from Lee. Lee gets slowly back to his feet. Cuchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cuchi defends well and Lee ends up having to push Cuchi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. A little feinted left hand from Cuchi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1##CL2# Lee closes the distance and pushes Cuchi back into the cage. Lee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2# Lee pulls guard effortlessly. Lee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Lee keeping moving, preventing Cuchi from controlling successfully. Cuchi wants to get up but he can't break Lee's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Lee controlling the position.#SUB2# Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cuchi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Cuchi wants to stand but Lee is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2# Cuchi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Cuchi wants to stand but Lee is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Lee drives through with a takedown into guard. Lee won't allow Cuchi to get back to his feet. #SUB# Cuchi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2# Lee stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3##CL2# Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Cuchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2# Lee manages to break the clinch.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Cuchi moves out of range easily. Cuchi scores with a one two! Lee had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD2# Lee fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cuchi to the ground. Lee is now in Cuchi's guard.#SUB# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4# Cuchi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Cuchi trying to control the position.
Lee works over Cuchi with some ground and pound from guard. Lee controlling from the top position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Cuchi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lee uses it to pass to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jae Lee dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Cuchi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cuchi swinging wildly here.
#TD2# Lee drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB# Cuchi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lee escapes and throws Cuchi's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2# Lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cuchi tries to improve position but can't. #T1# Lee slows the pace down. #SUB2# Lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Cuchi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lee has just dragged him back down to the mat. Jae Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2# Lee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2# Lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #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. Lee is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cuchi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SU2# Lee decides to stand back up. #CL2# Lee rushes Cuchi and presses him up against the cage. Lee is looking for a takedown. Cuchi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.#T3##TD2# Lee wants the takedown. Cuchi is fighting it off but Lee persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cuchi's guard against the cage. Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cuchi works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB# Cuchi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB# Cuchi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily.#T4# Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Panda Cuchi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2# Lee closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lee lands in his opponent's guard. Cuchi is wriggling around but Lee manages to pass to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REVR# Lee stalling. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jae Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2# Lee closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cuchi's guard. Cuchi is wriggling around but Lee manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVR# Cuchi wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Lee is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lee is landing with some decent strikes but Cuchi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SU2# Lee get's back to his feet.#T1# Cuchi lands with a nice combination. Lee backs away looking to recover.#TD2# Lee shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Lee moves nicely into side control. #SUB2# Lee is trying to get an arm triangle but Cuchi is defending well. Lee connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cuchi some visible discomfort.
#T2# Lee creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cuchi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Cuchi seems a little lost for a moment, as Lee dominates the positioning.#SU2# Lee decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cuchi to his feet. Cuchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cuchi pinned against the cage. Cuchi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Cuchi appears to be looking for a big counter. Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2# Lee dives in and scores a takedown into Cuchi's guard. Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far. This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2# Lee drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lee jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3##SUB# Cuchi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lee has picked Cuchi up and slammed him! Cuchi can't keep hold of the triangle and Lee manages to pass to side control! Lee controlling from side mount. #SU2# Lee stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2# Lee moves into range and clinches up with Cuchi. Cuchi tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually Cuchi drops back down to his feet.
#T4##TD2# Lee ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lee no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Lee is adopting a defensive guard. Lee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cuchi is one step ahead there. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Cuchi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lee manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cuchi has Lee in his guard.#REVB#
And that's the end of the fight! Jae Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Lee winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Jae Lee! Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Jae Lee! Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Jae Lee!
Jae Lee wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1187 Round 1
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1##TD2# Collard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cuchi to the mat! Cuchi manages to get full guard. Collard controlling from the top position. #SUB# Cuchi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Collard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Collard landing with the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Cuchi looking for a triangle here. Collard is fighting it but it looks tight! Cuchi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Collard is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Panda Cuchi! |
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