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Event:
SS14
Date: Jun 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Soul throws a shot to the body.
Christian looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Soul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Soul lands a glancing blow to the side of Christian's head.
Soul keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Soul tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Christian manages to circle out of the way.
Soul definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Soul jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Christian shoots in looking for a takedown but Soul manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Christian's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A shot to the liver by Soul. Beautiful body shot.
Soul lands with a hook. Christian tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Soul cracks Christian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Soul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Soul sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Booby Soul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Christian.
Soul lands a nice hook to Christian's body. Christian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot by Soul.
Seth Christian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Soul punishes Christian's body with a nice straight punch.
Christian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Christian fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Soul avoids it really well and circles away.
Soul tries to counter by clinching up but Christian breaks away and moves out of range.
Soul connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Booby Soul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Christian has a takedown stuffed.
Good shot there by Soul.
Soul thuds his right hand into Christian's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Soul is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Christian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Christian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Soul defends it nicely.
Christian is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Soul.
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!#TD2#
Christian closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Soul did well to prevent Christian getting side control.
Soul wants to sweep but Christian has passed to side control!#SUB2#
Soul throws a few rabbit punches from the bottom. Christian was waiting for it though - now Soul's arm is in the perfect position for an arm triangle - he's tightening it up and Soul is forced to tap out before he takes a nap! Very clever counter grappling there from Christian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Seth Christian! |
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Event:
SS13
Date: Jun 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Christian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Christian looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Caixinha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Caixinha wants to clinch up but Christian keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Caixinha closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Christian did well to prevent Caixinha getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Caixinha is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Christian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Caixinha.
Caixinha definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Caixinha is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christian is trying to stand.
#T1##SUB#
Caixinha is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Christian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Caixinha.
Christian moves into full guard.
Caixinha slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Christian is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Caixinha's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Christian is refusing to be controlled, as Caixinha sits in half guard.
Caixinha is thwarting Christian's attempts to control the position.
Christian gets back to full guard.
Caixinha advances position into side control!#T3#
Caixinha working away.#SUB#
Caixinha is trying to get an arm triangle but Christian is defending well. #SUB#
Caixinha tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Christian wants to control but Caixinha postures up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Caixinha is trying to get an arm triangle but Christian is defending well.
Christian can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Caixinha tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Caixinha has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Caixinha really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Christian can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Caixinha is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Christian is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Caixinha dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Christian looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Christian trying to control the position from guard on top but Caixinha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Christian drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Christian jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christian trying to control but Caixinha is working from the bottom. #T1#
Christian is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Luis Caixinha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Christian throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Caixinha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Christian trying to control but Caixinha is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Caixinha gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Christian with a flurry of punches that miss.
Christian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Christian trying to control the position from guard on top but Caixinha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Caixinha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Christian is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Christian 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.
Christian trying to control the position from guard on top but Caixinha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Caixinha working for a triangle but Christian defends it easily.
Christian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Caixinha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Caixinha working a defensive guard here.
Christian throwing strikes from guard but Caixinha blocks nicely. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Christian passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Christian trying to control the action but Caixinha is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Christian wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Caixinha, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christian creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Caixinha sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Christian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Christian shoots in and gets a takedown into Caixinha's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christian forces his way into half guard.
Christian is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Caixinha!
Christian looking to finish with strikes here!
#SUB2#
Christian moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Caixinha has worked his arm free - good work by Caixinha!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christian wants to take a breather but Caixinha manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Christian. #T1#
Christian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caixinha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Caixinha is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Christian has his hands clasped together but Caixinha extends and breaks Christian's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Caixinha.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luis Caixinha! |
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Event:
SS12
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Christian shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bandito as he jumps to the side.
Christian missing with a left hand there. Bandito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christian has a takedown stuffed.
Christian looks winded!#CL#
Bandito takes the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Bandito to work.
Christian tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sancho Bandito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Christian.
Bandito is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Christian wants a takedown.
#T1#
Christian is trying to drag Bandito to the mat but Bandito just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Christian tries to pull guard but Bandito holds him up against the cage and eventually Christian drops back down to his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bandito.
Christian is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bandito gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bandito stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bandito stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sancho Bandito.
Christian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Bandito clinches with his opponent.
Bandito is pushing Christian up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2#
Christian tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Christian jumps guard but Bandito turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bandito stalling the fight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bandito taking a breather.
Bandito taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bandito gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sancho Bandito.
Bandito blocks a leg kick.
Bandito is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Christian.
Christian goes for a double leg but Bandito avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bandito continues to drive forward.#CL#
Bandito moves into range and clinches up with Christian.
Christian drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Come on Bandito - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T3#
Bandito leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bandito avoiding damage.
Christian is trying to push Bandito away but Bandito has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Christian is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Christian gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bandito keeping control of the position.
Bandito is refusing to be controlled, as Christian sits in half guard. #T4#
Christian thows a huge punch but Bandito dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Christian is trying to work for a kimura but Bandito is defending well.
Christian prevents Bandito from improving his position.#SUB2#
Christian is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bandito is just riding it out for now. Christian eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Christian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bandito defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sancho Bandito dominated that round.
That's time! Bandito's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Christian shoots in looking for a takedown. Bandito tries to sprawl out of it but Christian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bandito manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Bandito instigates a clinch.
Christian wants to take the fight to the mat but Bandito manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Christian has Bandito pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bandito manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sancho Bandito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Christian.
Bandito stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Christian is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Bandito for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Bandito stalling the fight.
Bandito seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Christian letting Bandito take a breather here.
Bandito controlling the action here for a moment.
#T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sancho Bandito.#CL#
Bandito forces Christian back against the cage and clinches.
Bandito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christian can do to turn this around?
Christian drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bandito pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bandito stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bandito wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Christian tries to keep at a distance but Bandito has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bandito is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Christian tries to pull guard but Bandito won't allow it.
Bandito displaying some good clinch control by pressing Christian up against the cage.
Bandito dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2#
Bandito stalling.
Bandito is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sancho Bandito.
Bandito keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Christian tries to keep at a distance but Bandito has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bandito takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bandito's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bandito will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Christian up against the cage.#T3#
Bandito gets underhooks to prevent Christian's takedown attempt.
Bandito leaning his opponent against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Bandito.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sancho Bandito.
Christian shoots in looking for a takedown. Bandito tries to sprawl out of it but Christian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bandito manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Bandito closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Christian tries for a takedown. No joy.
The referee calls for Bandito to work.
Christian letting Bandito take a breather here.
Christian is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bandito is defending well.
Bandito stalls.
Christian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bandito will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Christian up against the cage.
Bandito dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sancho Bandito.
Christian shoots for a double leg takedown but Bandito sprawls well. He's pushed Christian's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bandito seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Bandito clinches up against the cage.
Bandito's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bandito pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sancho Bandito 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#
No luck for Christian with that takedown attempt.
Sancho Bandito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bandito tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Christian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Seth Christian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Bandito clinches up with Christian and pushes him back against the cage.
Christian drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sancho Bandito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Christian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito stalling in the clinch.
Christian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Bandito leaning his opponent against the cage.
Christian is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bandito is defending well.
Bandito stalling against the cage.
Christian is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bandito gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bandito stops a takedown attempt from Christian.
Christian wants to take the fight to the mat but Bandito manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bandito is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bandito controlling the action here for a moment.
Christian tries to circle away but Bandito has him pinned against the cage.
Christian wants to take the fight to the mat but Bandito manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sancho Bandito has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Christian can't get the takedown.
Stalling in the clinch from Bandito.
Bandito prevents Christian from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Bandito just leaning against Christian, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sancho Bandito.
Bandito tries to clinch but Christian is having none of it.
Christian shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bandito as he jumps to the side.
Bandito tries to counter by clinching up but Christian breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Bandito instigates a clinch.
Christian tries for a takedown. No joy.
A bit of stalling here from Bandito.
Christian fails to pull guard.
Christian has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bandito is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bandito stalling the fight.
#T4#
Bandito just leaning against Christian, taking a breather.
Christian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Christian is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bandito pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bandito stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Christian can't get the takedown.
Christian throws a head punch that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christian is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bandito pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Christian is working for takedown but Bandito is calmly controlling the position for now.
Seth Christian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee calls for Bandito to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sancho Bandito showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bandito, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sancho Bandito! |
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Event:
SS11
Date: Jun 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Estrella connects with a body shot that sends Christian's belly button to the back.
Christian looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Christian avoids the head kick by Estrella.
Christian shoots and misses
and Estrella counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Christian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Estrella cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Christian is rocked!
Christian sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Oh Christian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Christian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Seth Christian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Estrella lands a nice hook to Christian's body. Christian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Estrella jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Estrella scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Estrella moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Christian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Christian tries to move into range but Estrella moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Estrella pounces like a tiger and cracks Christian with a vicious hook! Christian is down but not out! Estrella follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Juan Pablo Estrella! |
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Event:
SS10
Date: Jun 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Christian fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thornton avoids it really well and circles away.
Christian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A lazy left from Thornton finds it's target.
Thornton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thornton lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christian moves in looking to clinch but Thornton pushes him off.
Thornton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Christian.
Christian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Thornton lands with a straight right. Christian didn't see that one coming.#ROC#Christian is rocked!
Thornton throws a body shot but no joy.
Christian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Christian is still on wobbly legs! Can Thornton finish him?
Thornton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thornton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Christian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Christian looks winded!
Decent striking displayed by Thornton there.
Thornton lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Christian head around and knocks him out cold! Thornton hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ishaan Thornton! |
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Event:
SS9
Date: Jun 17, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Christian closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Montgomery is breathing heavily.
Christian sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Montgomery defending well though.
Montgomery is refusing to be controlled, as Christian sits in half guard. #SUB#
Montgomery actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Christian has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Montgomery defend it? Christian steps over the head and cranks it - Montgomery is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Christian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Seth Christian! |
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Event:
SS8
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Piotrowicz throws a right and a left that Christian avoids nicely.
Christian looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Piotrowicz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jedrek Piotrowicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Piotrowicz lands.
Piotrowicz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Christian takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Piotrowicz scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Piotrowicz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Piotrowicz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Christian or not.
Piotrowicz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Christian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Piotrowicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Piotrowicz lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Piotrowicz tries a body shot but Christian blocks it.
#T1#
Piotrowicz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Piotrowicz lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Christian pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piotrowicz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Christian has his foot on Piotrowicz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Piotrowicz works his way back into a safe position though.
Piotrowicz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Christian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Piotrowicz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christian is keeping the position for now.
Piotrowicz stays in close to Christian's body and controls the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Piotrowicz works Christian's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Nice cross by Piotrowicz.
Christian walks into a stiff left hand from Piotrowicz.
Christian walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Christian looks for a takedown but Piotrowicz sprawls well.
A jab from Piotrowicz finds it's way through Christian's defenses.
Piotrowicz punishes Christian's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Christian gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Piotrowicz has knocked Christian down with a huge combo! Piotrowicz steps away and waves a wobbly Christian back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Christian is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Piotrowicz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Christian is still on wobbly legs! Can Piotrowicz finish him?
Piotrowicz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Piotrowicz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Piotrowicz creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Christian's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Christian drops to his knees and Piotrowicz pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jedrek Piotrowicz! |
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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#
Raffelburg thuds his right hand into Christian's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Raffelburg connects with a jab.
Christian shoots in looking for a takedown but Raffelburg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Christian's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Raffelburg wants to land a leg kick but Christian is out of range.
Christian drops down looking for a counter takedown but Raffelburg sprawls and moves away.
Christian is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Raffelburg just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Christian has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chadwick Raffelburg!
A very excited looking Chadwick Raffelburg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SS5
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Christian tries to clinch but Guy is having none of it.
Christian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Christian misses with a takedown attempt - Guy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Guy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Christian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Guy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Christian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy jumps guard but Christian turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Christian has Guy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Christian pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Guy tumbling to the mat - Christian dives into Guy's guard.
Guy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Christian puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Guy is pressing down on Christian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Guy pulls Christian in to control the position.
Christian won't allow Guy to sweep him here.
Christian wants to control from the top but Guy keeps moving.
Guy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Guy looking for a guillotine here but Christian defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Guy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Guy wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Guy looking for a guillotine here but Christian defends easily.
Christian wants to stand but Guy is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Guy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Christian is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Guy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Guy trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Guy holds on and takes a little breather.
Guy has a closed guard, preventing Christian from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Guy pushes Christian up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Christian is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Guy is defending well.
Guy tries to work over Christian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #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.
Guy pulls Christian in close to his closed guard and prevents Christian from doing any damage or advancing position.
Guy is trying to control the position but Christian postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Christian thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Christian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 Asian Guy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Guy stuffs the takedown.
Christian shoots for a takedown but Guy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Guy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Guy can't find room to land a body shot as Christian controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guy.
Guy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christian can do to turn this around?
Guy tries a body shot but Christian blocks it.
Guy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Christian blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Guy decides to pull guard.
Guy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Guy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Christian defends well.#T1#
Guy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Guy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Guy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Christian defends well.#SUB#
Guy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Christian looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Christian looking to sit in guard and control but Guy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Guy looking to pass the guard.
Guy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Guy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Guy wants to pass the guard but Christian is keeping the position.#T3#
Guy passes Christian's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Asian Guy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Christian knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Guy seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Christian is defending against the submission attempts here by Guy.
Christian trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Guy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Christian works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Christian can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Guy controls the pace.
Guy looking to pass the guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Christian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Guy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Christian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guy trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Asian Guy dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Christian swats away the attempt to clinch by Guy.
Christian counters with a body kick.
Guy keeps the fight on the outside.
Guy is looking to counter the offense by Christian and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Christian rushes Guy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Guy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but Christian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guy tries a body shot but Christian blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Guy decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Guy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Christian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Guy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Christian stopping the sweep attempt from Guy.
Guy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Guy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Guy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Christian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Guy looking for a sweep. Not yet Guy, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Guy working a defensive guard but Christian passes into half guard.
Guy tries to get to full guard but Christian has control of the leg.
Guy wants to control but Christian is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Christian wants to pass the guard but Guy is defending well.
Guy is trying to control but can't.
Guy wants to improve his position but Christian is controlling well.
Guy works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Guy is controlling Christian's posture.
Guy working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Christian closes the distance and clinches up with Guy, looking for a takedown. Christian pushes Guy against the cage but Guy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Christian ducks under a wild hook from Guy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Christian fails with a takedown attempt.
Christian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Asian Guy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Asian Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Christian.
Christian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Guy throws an overhand right that lands on Christian's shoulder, as Christian tries to avoid the shot.
Christian appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Guy moves into the clinch.
Guy tries a body shot but Christian blocks it.
#TD2#
Christian manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Guy 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guy stays in close to Christian's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Asian Guy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Guy 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asian Guy!
Asian Guy retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Asian Guy 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:
SS4
Date: Jun 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Christian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Christian tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Villacci defends well and Christian ends up having to push Villacci into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Villacci went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Christian shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Villacci napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Villacci tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Christian presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Villacci is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villacci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Poor strikes thrown by Christian there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#T1#
Villacci is trying to escape the mount.
Villacci is working hard here to advance position.
Christian can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Villacci is looking to escape.
Villacci is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Christian misses with a head shot.
Villacci tries to reverse the position but Christian maintains control.
Christian thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Villacci wants to hold on but Christian pushes him away.
Villacci is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Christian working for a submission but Villacci is keeping him at bay.
Villacci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Villacci is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Villacci has left one of his arms exposed and Christian doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Villacci screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Seth Christian! |
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Event:
SS3
Date: Jun 05, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Christian tries to keep at a distance but Boss has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boss gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Christian.
Boss prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Christian drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Boss has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Christian is proving hard to escape from.
Boss must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boss seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boss passes Christian's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christian wants to sweep but Boss has passed to side control!#T1#
Christian is letting Boss control him for a moment. #SUB2#
Boss goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Christian has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Boss but great work by Christian.
Boss is trying to control Christian's posture but Christian avoids it.
Boss trying his best to control but Christian has mounted him.
Boss really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Christian. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boss tries to lock up and control but Christian gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boss is trying to escape the mount.
Christian wants to control the pace but Boss is squirming around nicely. #T2##SUB#
Christian is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Boss has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Christian tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Boss can do anything to dispel that myth.
Christian avoids the attempt from Boss to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Christian can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boss is looking to escape. #T3#
Boss regains half guard.
Boss is trying is best to control the position here.
Boss looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Boss looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boss tries to roll over but Christian keeps him under control.#SUB#
Christian is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boss is trying to stand.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boss controlling the position well.
Boss is looking for a sweep. Christian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boss has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Christian is working away from the top position though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boss regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Boss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Christian trying to control the position from guard on top but Boss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Christian dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Christian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boss sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boss is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Christian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Boss holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Boss taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Christian jumps guard.
Boss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christian is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boss is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Christian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB#
Christian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Christian can't keep his opponent in guard - Boss advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Christian trying to control here.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Christian won't allow Boss to pass to mount. #SUB#
Christian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boss pulls his head out easily.
Boss trying to control the pace.
Boss has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boss controlling from mount. #T3#
Christian prevents Boss from taking his back.
Boss is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Boss goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Christian turns into him and now he's in Boss's guard.
#SUB#
Christian drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Boss dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Boss controlling from the top position. #T4#
Boss passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Boss goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Christian has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Boss but great work by Christian.
Christian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Christian working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boss wants to control but Christian postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Big Boss will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Christian shoots in and drives through. Boss sprawls well.#CL2#
Boss moves into the clinch successfully.
Boss displaying some good clinch control by pressing Christian up against the cage.#TD#
Christian has picked Boss up - he's going for a ride! Christian dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Boss tries to get to full guard but Christian has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss moves into full guard.
Christian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Boss is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Boss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Seth Christian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Boss isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Christian stacks Boss 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 Christian!
Boss looks to move to half guard but instead Christian has passed into mount! Damn!
Christian misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T2#
Boss tries to hold on but Christian pushes him away.
Boss is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Boss tries to improve his position but Christian has taken his back! Christian has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Boss tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Christian pushes Boss away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Seth Christian! |
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Event:
SS2
Date: Jun 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Barnes misses with a looping right.
Barnes is breathing heavily.
Christian moves away from the strike by Barnes. #CL2#
Christian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barnes working aggressively here.
Christian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Christian jumps guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Christian is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Christian slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christian wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Christian has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Barnes is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Christian yanks on the arm and Barnes is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Christian.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Seth Christian! |
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Event:
SS1
Date: Jun 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Cuevas connects with a nice looking jab.
#KD2#
Cuevas cracks Christian with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cuevas has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Christian to stand back up!#ROC2#Christian is rocked!
Christian tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cuevas! But no joy.
Oh Christian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cuevas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Christian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Christian seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christian takes a swing at Cuevas's ribcage but misses.
Christian walks into a jab.
Christian's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cuevas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Christian scrambles back to his feet.
Christian misses with a takedown attempt - Cuevas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Christian clinches up against the cage.
Cuevas trying to land knees to the body.
#T1##BC2#
Cuevas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cuevas tries to bum rush Christian with a series of wild strikes but Christian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Christian throws a big counter combination but Cuevas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cuevas scores with a nice head shot.
Cuevas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#KD2#
Cuevas sends Christian crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cuevas is motioning to the referee to let Christian up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cuevas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Christian.
A jab from Cuevas does it's job there.
and Cuevas counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Christian! He's just covering up as Cuevas starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Minor Cuevas! |
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