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Event:
SS15
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Barnes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barnes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ben Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bukele.
Barnes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bukele's head backwards.
Bukele shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnes but Barnes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barnes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bukele fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Bukele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bukele takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bukele looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barnes cracks Bukele with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barnes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bukele.
Bukele shoots in but Barnes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bukele is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Barnes lands with an uppercut that bounces Bukele off the cage and back into range.
Bukele takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#Bukele is rocked!
Barnes lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Bukele goes down and covers up as Barnes starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Barnes!
Ben Barnes is the new welterweight champion! |
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Event:
SS14
Date: Jun 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Bukele misses with a body shot.
Bukele with a poor takedown
and Phlex counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bukele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phlex was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukele.
Phlex fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bukele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phlex sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phlex uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bukele.
Phlex now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bukele darts in looking for a takedown but Phlex gets double underhooks and turns Bukele into the cage.
A little jabbing left from Phlex on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukele is trying to pull guard but Phlex turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Bukele. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Phlex breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bukele wants to clinch
and Phlex counters with a two punch combo.
Bukele shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Phlex as he avoids it easily. #T1##TD#
Bukele fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Phlex to the ground. Bukele is now in Phlex's guard.
Bukele throwing strikes from guard but Phlex blocks nicely.
Phlex keeping full guard, as Bukele tries to pass.
Bukele scoring with punches to the head and body.
Phlex looks winded!
Phlex utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
Bukele thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bukele slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Bukele working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bukele throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phlex trying to remain calm as Bukele controls from the top position.#T3#
Phlex parries the strikes from Bukele easily there. Bukele is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Phlex to escape.
Phlex really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bukele. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Phlex avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bukele.
The ground and pound from Bukele seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bukele moves into full mount!
Bukele scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Phlex?
Bukele definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Phlex can do anything to dispel that myth.
BOOM! Bukele connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#SUB#
Phlex is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Bukele locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Phlex is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oscar Bukele!
Oscar Bukele retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Oscar Bukele thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SS13
Date: Jun 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Bukele tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Raffelburg to counter with a crisp jab.
Raffelburg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bukele drops his hands momentarily and Raffelburg takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Raffelburg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bukele looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bukele looks to clinch
and Raffelburg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bukele tries to clinch but Raffelburg moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Raffelburg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice jab there from Raffelburg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukele looks to clinch
and Raffelburg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bukele fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bukele takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bukele looks to clinch
and Raffelburg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bukele closes the distance and clinches up with Raffelburg, looking for a takedown. Bukele pushes Raffelburg against the cage but Raffelburg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
Bukele tries to clinch up but Raffelburg circles away and keeps his distance.
Raffelburg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bukele is looking to clinch but Raffelburg is avoiding it.
Raffelburg looks to land a combination. Bukele sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Oscar Bukele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raffelburg is breathing heavily.
Bukele tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Raffelburg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bukele thinking.
Raffelburg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bukele circles away quickly and effectively.
Bukele tries to clinch up
and Raffelburg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bukele takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bukele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bukele tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Raffelburg counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Bukele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bukele tries to clinch but Raffelburg is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bukele is looking to clinch.
Raffelburg lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Raffelburg keeps the fight on the outside.
Bukele wants to clinch up but Raffelburg keeps it at a distance.
Bukele wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bukele is defended easily by Raffelburg.
Bukele tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Raffelburg counters with a left and a right that stings Bukele. #T3#
Bukele tries to clinch but Raffelburg moves away
and Raffelburg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bukele doesn't manage to clinch there - Raffelburg circles away.
Bukele closes the distance but Raffelburg moves to the side
and Raffelburg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bukele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bukele wants to clinch but Raffelburg slips to the side
and Raffelburg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bukele moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Raffelburg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bukele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bukele shoots in for a double leg but Raffelburg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chadwick Raffelburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Bukele.
Bukele shoots in but Raffelburg avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Raffelburg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bukele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raffelburg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bukele looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Raffelburg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Bukele looking to score a takedown here. Raffelburg is defending well but Bukele drives through and ends up in Raffelburg's guard.
Raffelburg wants to sweep but no luck.
Bukele connects with a couple of short punches.
Bukele is pushing down on Raffelburg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Raffelburg is fighting to maintain full guard but Bukele has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Bukele maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Raffelburg could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bukele has cracked it and Raffelburg is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bukele!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oscar Bukele! Oscar Bukele retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Oscar Bukele, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Chadwick Raffelburg stepped up to the mic, saying 'That was fun, who's next?'. |
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Event:
SS12
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Bukele looks for a takedown but Boss sprawls well.#TD#
Boss fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bukele sprawls well initially but Boss persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bukele looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bukele is looking for a sweep. Boss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boss looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Boss seems to be looking for submissions.
Boss slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Boss seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss is keen to just control but Bukele is a slippery customer.
Boss is looking to stall here but Bukele recovers full guard. #T1#
Bukele can't keep his opponent in guard - Boss advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Bukele is defending against the submission attempts here by Boss.
Boss moves into full mount! Bukele won't be happy about that!
Bukele is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bukele really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Boss is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bukele to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bukele shrugs it off. #T2#
Bukele slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boss definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Boss is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Boss is looking for a kimura here.
Boss is stalling here. Bukele is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Boss seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bukele has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Bukele working away.
Boss on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boss tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Boss manages to get back to half guard.
Bukele wants to pass to mount but Boss is defending the position. #SUB#
Boss actively working from the bottom here.
Bukele winds up and cracks Boss with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boss wants to improve his position but Bukele is controlling well.
Bukele lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Bukele seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
Boss is staying active underneath Bukele, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boss regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Boss throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bukele uses it to pass to side control.
Bukele lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bukele working away.
Bukele taking a breather here.
Bukele tries to advance to mount but Boss denies him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bukele thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oscar Bukele will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bukele throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boss's waist but Boss gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bukele off to one side.
Boss fails with a takedown attempt.
Bukele fails with the takedown.
Boss fails with the takedown.
Bukele wants to clinch up but Boss keeps it at a distance.
No luck for Bukele with that takedown attempt.
Big Boss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Bukele.#TD#
Boss looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Boss is trying to work for a kimura but Bukele is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Boss is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bukele is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Boss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bukele is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Boss is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boss trying to control from Bukele's half guard. Bukele has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Boss looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boss won't allow Bukele to sweep him here.
Boss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bukele is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Bukele has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Boss is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bukele.
Big Boss overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boss advances to full mount. #SUB#
Boss moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bukele has worked his arm free - good work by Bukele!
Bukele sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Bukele won't allow Boss to pass to mount. #SUB#
Boss is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bukele doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boss.
Boss content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Boss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Boss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bukele is not content to let Boss control the position.
Boss prevents Bukele from improving his position.
Boss trying to mount his opponent but Bukele defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Boss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Boss dominated that second round.
That's time! Boss's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Bukele keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boss shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bukele sprawls well. Bukele wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boss gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Boss gets a takedown into half guard.
Bukele is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boss's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boss's back!#SUB2#
Boss fending off the submission attempt from Bukele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukele is punishing Boss with strikes - can he finish him?!
Bukele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Bukele is trying to stick to Boss's back but Boss is turning into Bukele. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bukele's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Boss.
Bukele trying to keep a closed guard but Boss is proving a slippery customer.
Boss is looking to pass into half guard but Bukele pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bukele is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Boss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Boss is looking for a triangle but Bukele pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Boss is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bukele lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2##SUB#
Boss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boss keeping full guard, as Bukele tries to pass.
Boss 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.
Bukele working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Boss working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bukele doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bukele manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bukele postures up and lands a big shot to Boss's brow.
Bukele tries to free his leg and advance position but Boss is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB#
Boss had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bukele defends it easily.
Bukele makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Bukele 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.
Bukele landing with the ground and pound.
Bukele tries to free his leg and advance position but Boss is retaining full guard.
Bukele postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boss trying to keep a closed guard but Bukele is proving a slippery customer.
Bukele trying to control the position from guard on top but Boss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boss looking for a sweep. Not yet Boss, not yet. #SUB#
Boss looking for a guillotine here but Bukele defends easily.
Bukele trying to control but Boss is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Boss has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bukele can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Bukele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bukele has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Oscar Bukele!
Oscar Bukele is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Oscar Bukele thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SS11
Date: Jun 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Soul lands a slapping body shot.
Soul looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Soul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bukele will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bukele is breathing heavily.
Nice shot by Soul.
Soul scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bukele in his tracks.
Bukele tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Soul counters with a stiff right hand.
Soul connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Bukele tumbling to the canvas! Soul pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Bukele was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Booby Soul! |
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Event:
SS10
Date: Jun 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Villacci scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bukele doesn't seem bothered though.
Villacci lands with an uppercut that bounces Bukele off the cage and back into range.
Bukele definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bukele takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Villacci fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Villacci looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Villacci connects with a nice looking jab.
Villacci lands with an uppercut that bounces Bukele off the cage and back into range.#KD2#
Nice combo by Villacci! Oh, that's hurt him - Bukele falls to the canvas and Villacci follows him into side control. #ROC2#Bukele is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bukele tries to buck Villacci off but Villacci is having none of it.
Oh Bukele is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Villacci tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Villacci has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Villacci looks winded!
Bukele is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Villacci's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bukele blocking the ground and pound attempt from Villacci.
Villacci is trying to control. Bukele wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bukele preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Villacci is looking to advance position but Bukele won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bukele is looking for a sweep. Villacci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bukele seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bukele controlling the position for now.
Villacci sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bukele defending well though.
Villacci trying to control the action but Bukele is working from the bottom.
Bukele avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Villacci.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bukele manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Villacci loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Villacci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bukele is keeping the position for now.
Bukele wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Villacci throws an elbow that misses. Bukele uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Villacci's guard. Nice move by Bukele!#REVR##SUB2#
Villacci is looking for a triangle but Bukele pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Villacci escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bukele gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bukele controlling from the top position.
Bukele passes Villacci's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Villacci tries to roll over but Bukele keeps him under control.
Bukele landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bukele content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Villacci wants to improve his position but Bukele is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bukele connects with a nice short shot to Villacci's temple.
Villacci wants to get back to full guard.
Bukele looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Villacci with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bukele content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Bukele wants to control but Villacci is keeping him busy.
Villacci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bukele is controlling the pace.
Bukele scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaetano Villacci dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Villacci scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
Bukele fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Villacci to the ground. Bukele is now in Villacci's guard.
Villacci is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bukele engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Villacci is looking for a triangle but Bukele pushes his legs off easily.
Bukele passes Villacci's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villacci works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Villacci throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bukele sitting in guard here, content to control.
Villacci has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Villacci is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bukele with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bukele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Villacci is keeping the position for now.
Bukele works over Villacci with some ground and pound from guard.
Bukele lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bukele scoring with some ground and pound.
Villacci working a defensive guard but Bukele passes into half guard.
#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bukele lands a nice short elbow.
Bukele with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Oscar Bukele overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Villacci is looking for a sweep. Bukele is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Villacci is still trying to improve position.
Bukele seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Villacci has hold of Bukele's hands but Bukele slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Bukele scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Villacci tries to get to full guard but Bukele has control of the leg.
Bukele slows the pace down in half guard.
Bukele looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bukele stalling.
Villacci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bukele takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bukele slips a nice elbow through Villacci's hands, connecting with Villacci's forehead.
Villacci trying to control but Bukele postures up.
Villacci tries to roll over but Bukele keeps him under control.
Villacci is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Villacci stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Bukele fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Villacci sprawls well initially but Bukele persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Villacci is defending against the submission attempts here by Bukele.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bukele scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Bukele dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bukele takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bukele tries to clinch but Villacci is having none of it. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Villacci enables Bukele to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Villacci manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Villacci trying to keep a closed guard but Bukele is proving a slippery customer.
Bukele controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bukele trying to control but Villacci is working from the bottom.
Villacci keeping full guard, as Bukele tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukele postures up and lands a big shot to Villacci's brow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bukele wants to pass the guard but Villacci is keeping the position.#T1#
Villacci is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Villacci working for a triangle but Bukele defends it easily.
Bukele lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Villacci throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bukele showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #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.
Bukele advances position into side control!
Check out the look on Bukele's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bukele 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.
Villacci wants to control but Bukele postures up.
Villacci is looking to reverse the position.
Bukele working the ground and pound.#SUB#
Bukele tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Villacci is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Bukele landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Villacci is looking for a sweep.
Villacci wants to control but Bukele postures up.
Bukele in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Villacci is letting Bukele control him for a moment.
Villacci tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bukele presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Bukele landing punches. #T4#
Bukele controlling from the full mount.
Villacci tries to reverse the position but Bukele maintains control.
Bukele with good strikes from the mount here!
Villacci takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bukele lands a heavy elbow.
Villacci tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Villacci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Bukele is working for a guillotine from mount but Villacci frees his head quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Bukele showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bukele has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Bukele!
Our winner, Oscar Bukele, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SS9
Date: Jun 17, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Bukele looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Guy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Guy forces his way into half guard.
Guy wants to control but Bukele is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Guy seems to be working for a kimura but Bukele defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Guy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.#SUB#
Guy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Bukele is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bukele is trying to control but can't.
Guy is stalling here. Bukele is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Guy seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bukele has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Bukele working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
Bukele tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bukele has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Guy is not content to let Bukele control the position. #T2#
Guy is looking to reverse the position.
Bukele creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bukele looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Bukele swings around for an armbar but Guy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bukele's guard.
Guy controlling from the top position.
Guy trying to control the position from guard on top but Bukele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bukele swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Guy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Guy has gone for a leg lock! Bukele slips out almost immediately though and dives into Guy's guard.#REVB#
Bukele passes Guy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Guy tries to roll over but Bukele keeps him under control.
Bukele scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Bukele prevents Guy from improving his position.
Guy is working hard here to advance position.
Guy has hold of Bukele's hands but Bukele slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bukele takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Guy wants to control but Bukele is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Guy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bukele seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guy tries to get to full guard but Bukele has control of the leg.
Guy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bukele is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Bukele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Asian Guy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bukele has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Guy moves into the clinch.
A short left from Guy.
Guy cracks Bukele with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Guy.
Guy digs a right hand underneath Bukele's ribcage. Bukele let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bukele has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Guy after a bit of a struggle.
Guy lands a shot to the body.
Guy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bukele.
Guy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Guy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bukele backwards.
Guy presses Bukele against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Guy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Guy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Guy.
A hook to the body from Guy.
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!
Guy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bukele is breathing heavily.
Guy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Guy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Guy jumps into guard, dragging Bukele to the mat.
#T1#
Guy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bukele manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bukele is trying to control the position but Guy postures up.
Guy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bukele keeping full guard, as Guy tries to pass.
Guy trying to control but Bukele is working from the bottom.
Guy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oscar Bukele has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bukele looking to hit a scissor sweep but Guy is one step ahead there.
Guy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bukele keeping full guard, as Guy tries to pass.
Guy wants to control from the top but Bukele keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Bukele tries for a takedown but Guy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Asian Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Bukele.
Bukele closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guy circles away.
Oscar Bukele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bukele fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bukele with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Guy counters by clinching up.
Guy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guy digs a right hand into Bukele's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bukele's gas tank. #TD#
Guy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Guy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bukele trying to control but Guy is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Guy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Guy pulls Bukele in to control the position. #T4#
Guy looking to control.
#SUB#
Guy looking for a guillotine here but Bukele defends easily.
Guy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bukele drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Guy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bukele has Guy in his guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Asian Guy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Asian Guy's cut.
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!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bukele is defended easily by Guy.
Guy is looking to counter the offense by Bukele and move into the clinch.#CL#
Guy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Guy.
Guy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Guy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Guy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy pushes Bukele back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Guy.
Guy pushes Bukele back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bukele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Guy presses Bukele against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Guy lands a shot to the body.
Guy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bukele can do to turn this around?
Guy lands a nice shot to the body.
Guy scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Guy.
Bukele's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Guy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bukele backwards.
Guy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Guy.
Guy lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Guy - that landed with a thud.
Guy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bukele backwards.
Guy works on Bukele's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Guy.
Guy lands with a short shot to the head.
Guy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Guy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bukele.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Guy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Guy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bukele tries to pull guard but Guy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Guy is leaning against Bukele and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Guy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Guy.
Guy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Guy lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Guy.
#TD#
Guy jumps guard and drags Bukele to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bukele postures up.
Bukele scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Guy looking for a guillotine here but Bukele defends easily.
Guy wants to sweep but no luck.
Bukele postures up.
#T3#
Bukele is working Guy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Guy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bukele scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Bukele avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Guy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bukele stacks Guy on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bukele!
Bukele is working Guy over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
Check out the look on Bukele's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Bukele is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Guy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Guy tries to buck Bukele off but Bukele is having none of it.
Guy tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bukele presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Bukele landing strikes from the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Asian Guy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Guy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asian Guy!
A relieved looking Asian Guy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SS8
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Fernando moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fernando clobbers Bukele with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fernando really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fernando sizes up Bukele with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fernando fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#Bukele is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bukele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bukele closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fernando circles away.
Bukele doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Fernando counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Fernando manages to break the clinch.
Fernando connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bukele is still on wobbly legs! Can Fernando finish him?
Bukele shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Freaky Fernando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Bukele.
Bukele shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fernando pinned against the cage. Fernando gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bukele seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Bukele takes one to the side of the head.
Bukele tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernando swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bukele shoots for a double leg takedown but Fernando sprawls well. He's pushed Bukele's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fernando is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fernando scores with the left hand. Bukele knows he should have avoided that one.
Fernando steps in with a hook that catches Bukele right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Fernando follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Bukele looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freaky Fernando! |
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Event:
SS7
Date: Jun 13, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Bukele shoots in and gets a takedown into Christian's guard.
Christian looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bukele looking to pass the guard.
Bukele keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Christian's head.
Bukele is in close to Christian's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Christian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bukele gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bukele not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukele working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bukele with a nice head shot there.
Bukele keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Christian's head.#T1#
Bukele landing with the ground and pound.
Bukele controls from within his opponent's guard.
Christian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bukele has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Bukele got a little sloppy there for a moment and Christian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bukele has managed to get both his arms back between Christian's legs - danger averted.
Bukele stays in close to Christian's body and controls the position.
Bukele working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Christian's head.
Bukele forces his way into half guard.
Bukele moves nicely into side control. #T3#
Bukele landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bukele working the ground and pound.
Christian takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#ROC#Christian is rocked!
Christian is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bukele prevents Christian from improving his position.
Bukele not doing much here.
Bukele landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Bukele is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bukele seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Christian for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christian wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Bukele dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bukele closes the distance but Christian moves to the side
and Christian counters with a stiff right hand.
Christian lands a nice looking body kick.#TD#
Bukele closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bukele lands in his opponent's guard.
Christian striking off his back but it's not causing Bukele any problems.
Bukele content to stall in guard here.
Bukele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christian can do to turn this around?
Bukele postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Christian is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukele slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bukele landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Bukele lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bukele sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bukele is in close to Christian's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oscar Bukele overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bukele content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Christian is still in real trouble! Can Bukele finish him?
Bukele trying to control but Christian is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bukele lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Christian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bukele's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bukele definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bukele is working Christian over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bukele keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Christian's head.
Christian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Bukele controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Bukele gets the takedown into side control.
Bukele in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bukele moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Bukele is working to tighten his grip on Christian's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Christian has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bukele is really squeezing tight and eventually Christian passes out! Bukele breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Oscar Bukele!
An out of breath Oscar Bukele thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SS6
Date: Jun 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Bukele shoots in but no luck this time.
Bukele fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ordilovokov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bukele fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Bukele looking to score a takedown here. Ordilovokov is defending well but Bukele drives through and ends up in Ordilovokov's guard.
Bukele postures up and lands a big shot to Ordilovokov's brow.
Bukele content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ordilovokov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bukele throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ordilovokov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bukele drops back looking for a leg! Ordilovokov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ordilovokov manages to kick Bukele off! Bukele jumps back into Ordilovokov's guard.
Bukele postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ordilovokov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ordilovokov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Bukele passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bukele trying to control the position but Ordilovokov is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ordilovokov is letting Bukele control him for a moment.
Bukele misses with the ground and pound.
Bukele tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bukele working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ordilovokov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2#
Bukele is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ordilovokov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Ordilovokov tries to improve position but can't.
Bukele working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
Bukele thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
An elbow from Bukele crashes against the mat.
Bukele is putting a hurting on Ordilovokov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bukele creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ordilovokov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T3##SUB2#
Bukele thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ordilovokov taking a bit of punishment here - Bukele scoring with strikes. #SUB2#
Bukele is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ordilovokov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bukele lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bukele working the ground and pound from side control.
An elbow from Bukele crashes against the mat.
#SUB2#
Bukele is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ordilovokov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bukele is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ordilovokov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
Bukele has control of an arm but Ordilovokov manages to advance to Bukele's back!
Bukele looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bukele can't escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ordilovokov is trying to stick to Bukele's back but Bukele is turning into Ordilovokov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ordilovokov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bukele.
Bukele is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bukele throws a big elbow that misses.
Ordilovokov keeping moving, preventing Bukele from controlling successfully.
Bukele trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bukele working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ordilovokov's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Bukele dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bukele shoots in for a takedown but Ordilovokov shows good takedown defense.
Ordilovokov lands a high kick!
#TD2#
Bukele changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ordilovokov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bukele misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bukele working the ground and pound but Ordilovokov is defending the strikes.
Ordilovokov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ordilovokov tries to get out of the position.
Bukele cracks Ordilovokov with a big elbow.
Bukele works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bukele wants to control but Ordilovokov is keeping him busy.
Bukele in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bukele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ordilovokov taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bukele lands some shots froms side control.
Bukele cracks Ordilovokov with a big right hand but Ordilovokov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T1##SUB2#
Bukele has hold of Ordilovokov's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Ordilovokov tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Bukele cranks the arm and Ordilovokov screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Ordilovokov, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Oscar Bukele!
Our winner, Oscar Bukele, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SS5
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Bukele takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Farley scores with a body shot.
Bukele darts in trying to clinch
and Farley counters with a nice uppercut.
Bukele has his takedown stuffed
and Farley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bukele tries for a takedown but Farley circles away easily
and Farley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukele tries to score a power double leg takedown but Farley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bukele somewhat.
As Bukele looks to move away, Farley throws a big counter combo but Bukele just gets out of the way.
Terry Farley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Bukele.#T1#
Bukele fails with the takedown
and Farley counters with a nice body shot.
Farley connects with a body shot that sends Bukele's belly button to the back.
Bukele looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bukele drops his hands momentarily and Farley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bukele shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bukele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bukele with a lazy takedown attempt
and Farley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bukele tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Farley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Farley.#ROC#Bukele is rocked!
Bukele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Farley.
Bukele misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Farley counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bukele! Farley lets Bukele back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Bukele is still on wobbly legs! Can Farley finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farley with a hook.
Oscar Bukele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farley drops Bukele with a straight right hand, right on the button! Farley follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Farley! |
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Event:
SS4
Date: Jun 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Bukele with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cuevas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cuevas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Bukele gets a double leg takedown into Cuevas's guard.
Bukele looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bukele landing with the ground and pound.
Bukele controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bukele lands a couple of digs.
Bukele won't allow Cuevas to get back to his feet.
Cuevas is breathing heavily.
Cuevas keeping moving, preventing Bukele from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukele chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Bukele drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bukele jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bukele is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Cuevas wants to stand up but Bukele is controlling him.
Bukele scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cuevas keeping moving, preventing Bukele from controlling successfully.
Bukele working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cuevas's head.
Bukele with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bukele has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bukele stands up over Cuevas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Bukele thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bukele connects with a couple of short punches.
Bukele is in close to Cuevas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bukele trying to control the position from guard on top but Cuevas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Cuevas wants to stand but Bukele is controlling the position.
Cuevas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cuevas tries to get out of the position.
Bukele working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cuevas's head.#SU2#
Bukele stands up from Cuevas's guard - Bukele perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bukele gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cuevas counters with a straight right hand.
Bukele shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Cuevas to counter with a crisp jab.
Minor Cuevas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Bukele.
Bukele shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cuevas sprawls well. Cuevas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bukele gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Cuevas. That snapped Bukele's head back.
#TD2#
Bukele fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cuevas sprawls well initially but Bukele persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Bukele is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Bukele wants to take a breather but Cuevas is having none of it.
Bukele slips a nice elbow through Cuevas's hands, connecting with Cuevas's forehead.
Bukele scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bukele seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bukele moves nicely into side control.
Bukele is chipping away with strikes.
Bukele grinds an elbow into Cuevas's temple.
Cuevas is being controlled here.
Bukele cracks Cuevas with a big elbow.
Bukele taking a breather here. #T4#
Bukele lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB2#
Bukele is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Cuevas is trying to escape and Bukele transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Cuevas is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bukele! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oscar Bukele!
During a confident post fight interview, Oscar Bukele thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SS3
Date: Jun 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Bukele shoots and misses
letting Durden counter with a right hand.
Bukele gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Durden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oscar Bukele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Bukele throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Durden tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bukele is in Durden's guard.
Durden wants to get back to his feet but Bukele is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bukele slips nicely into half guard.
Durden pushes Bukele off looking to stand but Bukele dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukele working Durden over with strikes.
Bukele tries to pass to full mount but Durden defends it.
Bukele scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bukele content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Durden pushes Bukele off but Bukele dives into side control.
#T1#
Durden tries to escape but Bukele is in control.
Bukele controlling the position from side mount.
Durden on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Durden tries to get out of the position.
Bukele works to advance to full mount. Durden defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bukele takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
BOOM! Bukele connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Durden wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Durden is breathing heavily.
A nice elbow there by Bukele.
Durden wants to get back to his feet.
Bukele is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Durden can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T2#
Bukele scoring with strikes but Durden is staying in there. #SUB2#
Durden has left one of his arms exposed and Bukele doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Durden screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oscar Bukele!
A victorious Oscar Bukele thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SS2
Date: Jun 03, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Bukele decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bukele takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montgomery keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bukele is taking a breather. Montgomery says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Montgomery is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bukele scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bukele controlling the action here.
Bukele looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bukele moves into full mount! Montgomery won't be happy about that!
Montgomery is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukele scoring with strikes but Montgomery is staying in there. #T1#
Bukele in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#ROC2#Montgomery is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jaiden Montgomery has been cut.
Bukele looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bukele cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oh Montgomery is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Jaiden Montgomery's cut is getting worse.
Bukele tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bukele looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Montgomery covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Bukele!
An out of breath Oscar Bukele thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SS1
Date: Jun 01, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Juan Pablo forces Bukele back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Bukele gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Juan Pablo is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Bukele is tapping! Great win for Juan Pablo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dario Juan Pablo! |
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