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Event:
S-1 World Grand Prix 2024 - R1
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1# Wataru connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Grayson Sideris has been cut. Sideris throws a right and a left that Wataru avoids nicely. Sideris stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wataru. Wataru moves to clinch but Sideris breaks away and Wataru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Wataru lands a right hook to the body.
Wataru walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Wataru really is a fat lump. Wataru misses with a wild body shot. Sideris throws a series of punches but Wataru moves out of range. Wataru throws a head kick that misses. Wataru lands with a nice combination. Sideris backs away looking to recover. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sideris throws a head kick but Wataru moves out of range.
Wataru tries to clinch up. Sideris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good leg kick by Wataru. Wataru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wataru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Wataru wants to clinch.#T1# Wataru avoids the head kick by Sideris.
Wataru fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sideris keeps the fight on the outside. A slapping leg kick lands for Sideris.
Wataru lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sideris's sensitive parts. Wataru throws a right and a left that Sideris avoids nicely. Sideris swats away the attempt to clinch by Wataru. Sideris throws a big shot that misses. Wataru fails in his attempt to clinch. Sideris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Sideris displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Sideris throws a body punch but Wataru moves out of range. Wataru tries to clinch up but Sideris circles away and keeps his distance. Wataru tries to clinch up but Sideris circles away and keeps his distance. Sideris is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wataru with a body shot. Wataru moves in looking to clinch but Sideris pushes him off. Wataru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wataru throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2# Wataru throws a body punch but Sideris moves out of range. Wataru takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Donk. Sideris catches Wataru right on the button with a cross. Wataru throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Sideris counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Musashi Wataru has been cut. Wataru tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sideris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Sideris scores with a head kick. Wataru tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Wataru's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wataru duly obliges. Wataru is looking to clinch. Sideris keeps the fight on the outside. Sideris throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Sideris's corner calls for a 1-2. Sideris obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Wataru tries to close the distance and clinch but Sideris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Sideris throws out a counter right but Wataru avoids it with no problem. Sideris jabs at Wataru's body. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A thudding body kick lands there by Wataru!
Wataru takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Wataru tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sideris paws at him with a jab and circles away. A head kick misses from Wataru. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sideris! But no joy. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grayson Sideris dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Sideris throws a shot to the body.
#CL2# Sideris gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# Sideris breaks the clinch.
Wataru misses with a few strikes there.
Wataru scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Wataru blocks a leg kick. Wataru swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Musashi Wataru is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Sideris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wataru lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2# Sideris rushes Wataru and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2# Sideris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Sideris scores with the left hand. Wataru knows he should have avoided that one. 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! Wataru tries to clinch but Sideris moves out of range. Grayson Sideris seems to be getting the better of the standup. Wataru lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Wataru tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sideris paws at him with a jab and circles away. Sideris lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A head kick misses from Sideris. #T1# An inside leg kick lands from Sideris. Wataru looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A jab from Sideris misses. It looked like Wataru was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Wataru is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sideris. Sideris throws a chopping leg kick but Wataru manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Sideris throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A big right from Sideris misses. Wataru is looking for a counter combo. Wataru throws a combination. Sideris tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Wataru walks into a jab. Sideris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2# Sideris moves into the clinch successfully.
Wataru has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Sideris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2# Sideris breaks the clinch.
Wataru avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Wataru throws a series of punches but Sideris moves out of range. Sideris throws a half hearted mid kick. Wataru throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sideris. #T2# Sideris misses with a straight left. Wataru is looking for a counter combo. Sideris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sideris is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Sideris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wataru.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sideris.
Sideris's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wataru under the eye. Wataru tries to clinch up but Sideris circles away and keeps his distance. Wataru plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Sideris jabs at Wataru's body. Wataru avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Wataru throws a sloppy head kick and Sideris moves out of range easily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wataru tries to clinch up. Sideris moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Sideris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wataru moves away. Wataru blocks a jab. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grayson Sideris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# Wataru lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Wataru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Sideris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Sideris on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wataru. Wataru obviously looking to wear him down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wataru looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Wataru tries to clinch but Sideris is having none of it. Sideris takes a kick to the side of the head. Sideris scores with a three punch combo!
Wataru tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sideris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Wataru tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sideris paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2# Sideris gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2# Sideris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wataru lands with a nice body kick. Wataru misses the shot to the body. Wataru misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sideris looks to land a combination but Wataru avoids it well. Sideris looks to throw the jab but Wataru is out of range. Sideris throws the left hand but Wataru avoids the punch easily.#T1# Wataru fails in his attempt to clinch. Wataru swinging wildly here.
Sideris connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Wataru throws a body kick that misses. Wataru takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2# Sideris gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2# Sideris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Wataru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sideris. Wataru needs to keep his hands up - Sideris had a free shot at his head there. Wataru takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Some bone on bone action there as Sideris checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Wataru checks a leg kick. Wataru takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sideris tries to land a leg kick but Wataru saw it coming and moves away.
Sideris looks to land a combination but Wataru avoids it well. #T2# Sideris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wataru manages to avoid it. Wataru wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Wataru throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sideris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Wataru takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. This has been an exciting period of action! Sideris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wataru.
Wataru went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2# Sideris moves into the clinch. Wataru tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sideris avoids it. Sideris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wataru's efforts to push away.#BC2# Sideris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Sideris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wataru checks a low kick from Sideris. Wataru tries to clinch there but Sideris circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sideris. Sideris blocks a head kick by Wataru.
Musashi Wataru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Grayson Sideris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Wataru rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sideris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Grayson Sideris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Sideris has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grayson Sideris! |
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Event:
S-1 Europe GP 2024 - Final
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1# Sideris avoids the head kick by Sokk.
Sokk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Sokk throws a sloppy head kick and Sideris moves out of range easily. Sideris moves out of range of the body kick from Sokk.
Sideris avoids the head kick by Sokk.
Sideris appears to be looking for a big counter. Sloppy strikes from Sokk. Those never looked like landing. Sokk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Sideris throws a hook to the side of Sokk's head but Sokk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Sokk tries to close the distance and clinch but Sideris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sokk. A head kick misses from Sokk. Sokk moves out of range of the strikes. Grayson Sideris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sokk misses the shot to the body. Sideris looks for the body kick but Sokk saw that one coming. Sokk tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sideris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Sokk tries to clinch up but Sideris circles away and keeps his distance. Sokk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Sideris tries a head kick but it misses.
Sokk shapes to counter with a head kick.#T1# Sideris throws a right and a left that both miss. Sideris moves out of range of the leg kick from Sokk. Sokk wants to clinch. Sideris misses with a head kick.
Sokk lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sideris swings away with a leg kick that misses. Sideris misses with a few strikes there.
Sokk is looking for the big counter here. Sokk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sokk throws a right hand that Sideris ducks under and follows up with a left that Sideris also avoids with ease. Sokk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Sideris keeps the fight on the outside. Sideris thinks about countering with a head kick. Sideris checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Sideris lands with a right hand. Sokk tries to clinch but Sideris is having none of it. #T2# Sokk is looking to take this fight into the clinch. 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! Sideris is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Sideris thuds a left hand into Sokk's body. Sokk is looking to clinch but Sideris is avoiding it.
Sokk tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sideris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Sokk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sideris. Sideris throws a big shot that misses. Sideris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Sokk is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Sokk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sideris swats him away and circles back towards the center. Sokk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sokk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A little feinted left hand from Sideris on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Sokk tries to clinch up but Sideris circles away and keeps his distance. Sideris is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Sokk blocks a jab. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grayson Sideris dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Sideris misses with a left hand and Sokk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Sokk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sideris swinging wildly here.
Sokk is looking to clinch but Sideris is avoiding it.
#CL# Sideris takes the fight into the clinch. Sokk tries to stall but Sideris uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sideris working hard to break the clinch.#BC# Sideris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sideris moves out of range of the leg kick from Sokk. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sideris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sokk manages to avoid it. Sokk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Sokk just misses with a punch to the body.
Sideris is looking to slow Sokk down with leg kicks. Sokk dodges the punch combination from Sideris.
#T1# Sokk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sokk tries to close the distance and clinch but Sideris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Sideris keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sideris throws a series of punches but Sokk avoids them all with ease. Despite the aggression on Sokk's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Sideris swats away the attempt to clinch by Sokk. A left and a right from Sokk both land. Nice combination. Sideris throws the left hand but Sokk avoids the punch easily. Sokk does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Sideris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL# Sideris moves into the clinch successfully.
Sideris working hard to break the clinch.#BC# Sideris breaks the clinch.
#T2# Sideris throws a body shot but no joy. Sokk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sideris stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Sideris checks a leg kick nicely. As Sokk looks to move away, Sideris throws a big counter combo but Sokk just gets out of the way. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sokk tries to clinch there but Sideris circles away.
Sideris is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Sokk wants to clinch. Sokk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sokk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sideris. Despite the aggression on Sokk's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Sokk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Sideris listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Sokk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sokk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sideris loads up on a big right hand but Sokk slips the punch. Sokk replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sideris blocks it well. Sideris blocks a jab. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grayson Sideris dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# The crowd cheers as Sideris lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sokk doesn't seem phased though. Some wild striking there from Sideris.
Sokk tries a head kick but it misses.
Sokk slips a straight right by Sideris. Sokk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Sokk tries to close the distance and clinch but Sideris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Sideris blocks a head kick by Sokk.
Sokk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Sideris looks to score with a jab to the body but Sokk is just out of range. Sokk misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sideris fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sokk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Good exchange - Sideris coming out on top. Sokk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sideris paws at him with a jab and circles away. Sideris keeps the fight on the outside. Sideris tries to land a front kick but Sokk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1# Sokk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sideris circles away quickly and effectively. Sideris keeps the fight on the outside. Grayson Sideris is winning the standup battle so far. Sideris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sideris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sokk moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Sokk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sideris looks to land a combination but Sokk avoids it well. Sokk moves out of range of the strikes. Sideris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sokk. Sokk wants to counter the offense by Sideris and move into the clinch position. Sideris looks to land a combination but Sokk avoids it well. Sokk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sokk misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Sideris does no damage. Sokk is looking to clinch. A punch combination from Sideris misses. #T2# Sideris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sokk wants to clinch. Sokk wants to clinch. Sideris moves into range and connects with a jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Sideris slips a jab and a cross from Sokk.
A clash of legs there as Sideris blocks the low kick. Sideris went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Sokk throws a head kick that misses. Urjo Sokk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Grayson Sideris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A combination from Sokk does no damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Grayson Sideris showed his dominance in that final round. Well Sideris 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grayson Sideris! |
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Event:
S-1 Europe GP 2024 - R2
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
#R1# A jab from Sideris does it's job there. Artusii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sideris.
It looked like Artusii was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Artusii goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Artusii breaks from the clinch.
Sideris throws a combination. Artusii tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#It looks like Nikolas Artusii has been cut. A head kick misses from Artusii. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sideris! But no joy. Sideris lands with a nice body punch. A nice leg kick lands there from Sideris. Artusii tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sideris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sideris! But no joy.#CL# Artusii forces Sideris back against the ropes and clinches. Sideris wants to get back to striking at distance but Artusii won't allow it.
#BC2# Sideris breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action! Sideris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Artusii misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1# Sideris circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sideris! But no joy. Sideris lands a head kick!
#CL# Sideris gets tackled into the ropes by Artusii. Artusii maintains the clinch. Artusii is trying to push Sideris away but Sideris has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Sideris has had enough of the clinch but Artusii keeps him there for the moment. Artusii is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Artusii is trying to push Sideris away but Sideris has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Artusii tries to circle away but Sideris has him pinned against the ropes. Sideris has had enough of the clinch but Artusii keeps him there for the moment. Sideris can't break the clinch.
Artusii lands a hook to the side of the head. Sideris has had enough of the clinch but Artusii keeps him there for the moment. Artusii is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T2# Sideris prevents Artusii from breaking the clinch. Artusii working hard to break the clinch. Artusii keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sideris's efforts to push away. Artusii tries to circle away but Sideris has him pinned against the ropes. Sideris has had enough of the clinch but Artusii keeps him there for the moment.#BC2# Sideris breaks from the clinch.
Artusii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Artusii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Artusii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sideris manages to avoid it. Sideris jabs at Artusii's body.#CL# Artusii gets a clinch. #BC2# Sideris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Artusii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sideris doesn't seem bothered though. Sideris connects with a right hand. Artusii shakes it off. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Grayson Sideris will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Nikolas Artusii's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2# Artusii tries to clinch but Sideris moves out of range. Artusii misses with an uppercut. Artusii throws a nice looking combination but Sideris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Grayson Sideris seems to be getting the better of the standup. Artusii tries to clinch up and Sideris counters with a stiff right hand. Artusii tries to clinch up but Sideris circles away and keeps his distance. Sideris is looking to clinch. An attempted straight right counter from Artusii misses the target. Sideris's corner calls for a 1-2. Sideris obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Sideris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A decent looking cross lands there for Sideris. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Artusii needs to keep his hands up - Sideris had a free shot at his head there. Artusii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sideris paws at him with a jab and circles away. Sideris goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Artusii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1# Artusii tries to clinch up. Artusii blocks a head kick by Sideris.
Artusii tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sideris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Artusii tries to clinch but Sideris moves out of range. Nikolas Artusii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Some wild striking there from Artusii.
Sideris now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL# Artusii instigates a clinch. Sideris avoids the elbow strike from Artusii, against the ropes.
Sideris takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#It looks like Grayson Sideris has been cut. Artusii is pushing Sideris up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Sideris wants to break free but Artusii has control.
Artusii will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sideris up against the ropes.#T2# A frustrated look appears on Sideris's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC# Artusii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Artusii is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Grayson Sideris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sideris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Artusii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sideris swats him away and circles back towards the center. Sideris scores with a push kick. Artusii drops his hands momentarily and Sideris takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Artusii lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action! Artusii scores with a jab to the head.
Artusii takes a body punch but keeps moving. Sideris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Sideris throws a nice head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grayson Sideris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Sideris moves out of range of the body kick from Artusii.
Artusii throws a leg kick but Sideris moved away. Jab from Sideris. Sideris scores with a jab. Artusii acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Sideris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Artusii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Sideris scoring well with a low kick there.
Sideris scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sideris darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Sideris jabs Artusii right on the nose. Artusii blinks but takes it well. Sideris scores with a nice body kick.
Sideris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sideris 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.
Sideris scores with a nice body kick.
Good shot there by Sideris. Artusii tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sideris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1# Artusii tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Sideris counters with a straight right hand. Sideris swats away the attempt to clinch by Artusii. Artusii tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Sideris counters with a lovely shot to the body. A slow jab from Artusii misses its intended target. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Artusii. Artusii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL# Artusii forces Sideris back against the ropes and clinches. Artusii throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sideris blocks it with crossed arms. Artusii tries to stall but Sideris uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sideris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2# Sideris letting Artusii take a breather here. Artusii wants to get back to striking at distance but Sideris won't allow it.
Artusii wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Sideris tries to circle away but Artusii has him pinned against the ropes. Artusii wants to get back to striking at distance but Sideris won't allow it.
Artusii is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Sideris keeps control of Artusii as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Sideris wants to break free but Artusii has control.
Artusii tries to land knees in the clinch but Sideris avoids the damage to the body. The referee is keeping an eye on Artusii - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2# Sideris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight! Grayson Sideris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Sideris winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grayson Sideris! |
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Event:
S-1 Europe GP 2024 - R1
Date: Oct 01, 2024 |
#R1##CL# Artusii clinches up against the ropes. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Artusii just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sideris's brow. Sideris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sideris is trying to break the clinch but Artusii is controlling him. Sideris wants to get back to striking at distance but Artusii won't allow it.
Artusii tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Artusii is trying to stall.
Sideris tries to break the clinch but Artusii is controlling the position. A bit of stalling here from Artusii.
Artusii keeps control of Sideris as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Artusii tries to circle away but Sideris has him pinned against the ropes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A frustrated look appears on Sideris's face as he tries to break the clinch. Artusii keeps control of Sideris as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Sideris tries to break free but Artusii pushes him back against the ropes. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Artusii leaning his opponent against the ropes.#T1# Artusii scores with a nice hook to the head. Sideris is trying to break free. Sideris dodges an elbow strike from Artusii.
Artusii has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Artusii pressing his opponent against the ropes. Sideris working hard to break the clinch. Artusii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sideris backwards. Artusii looking to stall.
Sideris lands a nice uppercut. Artusii is pushing Sideris up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Sideris working hard to break the clinch.#T2# Sideris avoiding damage as Artusii throws knees to the body.
Artusii leaning his opponent against the ropes. Sideris has had enough of the clinch but Artusii keeps him there for the moment. Artusii can't break the clinch.
Sideris is looking to break free of the clinch but Artusii has double underhooks. Sideris wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sideris tries to circle away but Artusii has him pinned against the ropes. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2# Sideris breaks the clinch.
Artusii throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Sideris to counter with a crisp jab. Artusii tries to close the distance and clinch but Sideris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Sideris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Artusii circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolas Artusii dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Artusii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sideris manages to avoid it. Sideris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Sideris throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL# Artusii closes the distance and clinches.#BC2# Sideris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Artusii forces Sideris back against the ropes and clinches. Artusii tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sideris avoids it.#BC2# Sideris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Artusii instigates a clinch. #BC2# Sideris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Sideris throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Grayson Sideris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Artusii pushes Sideris up against the ropes in a clinch. Sideris wants to get back to striking at distance but Artusii won't allow it.
#BC2# Sideris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Sideris cracks Artusii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL# Artusii rushes Sideris and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T1# Sideris wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Artusii has him pressed against the ropes. Sideris wants to break free but Artusii has control.
Artusii tries to circle away but Sideris has him pinned against the ropes. Sideris tries to circle away but Artusii has him pinned against the ropes. Artusii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sideris's elbow. Artusii slows down the pace here.
Sideris working hard to break the clinch. Artusii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#BC# Artusii breaks the clinch.
Sideris swings for the body but Artusii moves out of range.
Artusii is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sideris. Artusii misses with a jab to the body
and Sideris counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Artusii doesn't manage to clinch there - Sideris circles away.
A lazy left from Sideris finds it's target.#T2# Artusii tries a head kick but it misses.
Artusii jabbing away but nothing is landing. Artusii swinging wildly here.
#CL# Sideris gets tackled into the ropes by Artusii. Artusii maintains the clinch. Artusii wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Artusii keeps control of Sideris as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Artusii keeps control of Sideris as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Sideris dodges an elbow strike from Artusii.
Artusii is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Artusii prevents Sideris from breaking the clinch. Artusii is looking to break free of the clinch but Sideris has double underhooks. Both guys are working to get underhooks. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nikolas Artusii will probably get the nod. 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# Sideris tries to clinch up. A jab from Sideris finds it's way through Artusii's defenses. #CL# Artusii clinches. Sideris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sideris has had enough of the clinch but Artusii keeps him there for the moment. Artusii trying to control the position but instead, Sideris has worked for underhooks and has pushed Artusii into the ropes. Sideris wants to break free but Artusii has control.
Sideris is trying to force a seperation but Artusii has the dominant position. Artusii is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Artusii tries to land knees in the clinch but Sideris avoids the damage to the body. Sideris can't break the clinch.
Artusii wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1# Sideris working hard to break the clinch. Artusii wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2# Sideris manages to break the clinch.
Artusii misses with a series of wild punches.
Sideris keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sideris lands with a right hand. Artusii keeps the fight on the outside. Left hook, right uppercut from Sideris. Artusii wants to clinch up but Sideris keeps it at a distance. Sideris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Artusii at a distance.
Artusii motions for Sideris to come forward. Artusii throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Artusii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Sideris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Artusii. Artusii takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Artusii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sideris swats him away and circles back towards the center. It seemed like Sideris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL# Artusii closes the distance and clinches. Sideris can't break the clinch.
Sideris wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sideris is trying to push Artusii away but Artusii has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Sideris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Sideris avoiding damage as Artusii throws knees to the body.
Artusii manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sideris has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Artusii stalling in the clinch but Sideris improves position. Sideris tries to break free but Artusii pushes him back against the ropes. Grayson Sideris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nikolas Artusii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Sideris wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Grayson Sideris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Artusii 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
S-1 Oceania GP 2024 - R1
Date: Sep 05, 2024 |
#R1# Okubo misses with a head kick.
Sideris takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT2#It looks like Grayson Sideris has been cut. Okubo is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Sideris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Okubo. Okubo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Sideris lands with a hook. Okubo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Sideris throws a head kick but Okubo moves out of range.
Okubo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Sideris throws a jab when Okubo was well out of range. Sideris misses with a few strikes there.
Okubo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sideris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Sideris appears to be looking for a big counter. Okubo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sideris. Okubo fails in his attempt to clinch. Sideris moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sideris lands with a good body shot. Some bone on bone action there as Sideris checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Okubo tries to clinch there but Sideris circles away.
#T1# Okubo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sideris paws at him with a jab and circles away. Sideris looks to score with a jab to the body but Okubo is just out of range. Sideris misses with a body kick. Sideris buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Okubo doesn't manage to clinch there - Sideris circles away.
Sideris lands the left hand. Okubo tries to clinch up but Sideris circles away and keeps his distance. Sideris misses with a head kick.
Okubo tries to clinch but Sideris moves out of range. Sideris missing with a left hand there. Okubo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Sideris throws a head kick that misses. Sideris lands with an overhand left. Sideris attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Sideris throws a low kick but Okubo moves out of range easily. Sideris pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Okubo back to the ropes. Sideris follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2# Okubo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Okubo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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! Okubo lands a really nice looking cross but Sideris seems unphased.
Grayson Sideris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sideris explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Okubo blocks a head kick by Sideris.
Okubo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A nice leg kick lands there from Okubo. Okubo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Okubo blocks a head kick by Sideris.
Sideris loads up on a big right hand but Okubo slips the punch. A cross from Sideris lands. The fighters circle momentarily. Sideris darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sideris looks to throw the jab but Okubo is out of range. Okubo closes the distance looking to clinch and Sideris counters with a stiff right hand. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grayson Sideris dominated that round. The cut man is working on Grayson Sideris's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Okubo misses with a leg kick and Sideris makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Sideris swats away the attempt to clinch by Okubo. Okubo delivers a nice body kick. Sideris throws a big shot that misses. Sideris goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Okubo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Okubo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Okubo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sideris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okubo closes the distance looking to clinch enabling Sideris to counter with a crisp jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Okubo goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Sideris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1# Sideris throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Sideris cracks Okubo with a right hand to the side of the head. Okubo closes the distance but Sideris moves to the side and Sideris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Shunosuke Okubo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Sideris throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Sideris throws a push kick but Okubo slaps the foot to one side. Sideris misses with a straight left. Sideris misses the jab. Okubo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Okubo lands with a kick to the temple. Sideris shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Okubo lands with a nice combination. Sideris backs away looking to recover. Sideris dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Sideris scores with a one two! Okubo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sideris looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okubo counters with a body kick. A head kick by Okubo misses and Sideris counters with a lovely shot to the body. Okubo is breathing heavily.#T2# The fighters circling - Sideris throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Sideris paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Sideris throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Sideris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sloppy strikes from Okubo. Those never looked like landing. Sideris scores with a hook to the body. Okubo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Sideris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sideris throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Okubo is looking to clinch. Sideris on the wrong end of a nice hook. Sideris fakes the leg kick and cracks Okubo in the body. Sideris connects with a nice looking jab.
Okubo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sideris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grayson Sideris dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Grayson Sideris's cut. That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3# Okubo throws a nice looking combination but Sideris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Sideris throws a one two combo.
Sideris checks a leg kick. Okubo tries to clinch up but Sideris circles away and keeps his distance. A nice leg kick lands there from Sideris. Grayson Sideris is winning the standup battle so far. Okubo throws a right and a left that both miss. Sideris gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Okubo. Okubo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sideris paws at him with a jab and circles away. Sideris jabs at Okubo's body. Sideris with a jab. Sideris lands a jab. Okubo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sideris connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Okubo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sideris.
Okubo tries to clinch up. Sideris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okubo can do to turn this around? Okubo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Sideris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Okubo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sideris ducks under a wild hook from Okubo. Sideris misses with an attempted mid kick.
Okubo dodges the punch combination from Sideris.
Okubo wants to counter the offense by Sideris and move into the clinch position. Okubo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Okubo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sideris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A punch lands to the side of Okubo 's head but he takes it in his stride. Sideris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okubo looks to land a combination but Sideris avoids it well. Sideris cracks a nice hook into Okubo's ribs. Sideris with the inside leg kick. Okubo tries to close the distance and clinch but Sideris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2# Okubo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sideris.
Sideris throws a sloppy head kick and Okubo moves out of range easily. Sideris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okubo fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Sideris misses. Okubo fails in his attempt to clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Okubo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Okubo throws a counter combo. A nice combination there by Sideris.
Okubo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Okubo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Okubo wants to clinch up but Sideris keeps it at a distance. Sideris throws out a powerful jab. Shunosuke Okubo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Grayson Sideris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Okubo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! Grayson Sideris showed his dominance in that final round. Well Sideris 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27 Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grayson Sideris! |
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Event:
S-1 South America GP 2024 - R1
Date: Aug 27, 2024 |
#R1# Sideris getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Sideris has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chai. Sideris uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chai has time to react. Sideris throws a combination that misses and Chai counters with a slapping leg kick. Sideris avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Chai is looking to slow Sideris down with leg kicks. Sideris motions for Chai to come forward. Sideris throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Sideris throws a sloppy head kick and Chai moves out of range easily. Sideris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sideris finds it's way round the side to connect with Chai's head. Some wild striking there from Sideris.
Sideris throws a head kick but Chai moves out of range.
Chai counters with a body kick. Sideris pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chai is out of range and Sideris settles back down. #T1# Chai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sideris thows a left - swing and a miss! Sideris misses with a right hand and Chai counters with a slapping leg kick. Chai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Grayson Sideris has been cut. Sideris misses with a left hand and Chai counters with a leg kick. A jab from Sideris misses. Chai scoring well with a low kick there.
Chai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sideris checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chai is looking to land body kicks. Chai walks into a straight right hand from Sideris. Sideris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2# Sideris takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Julia Alves Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sideris is breathing heavily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Chai throws a leg kick but Sideris sees it coming and checks it nicely. Sideris was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Sideris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Chai connects with an inside leg kick. Sideris misses with a looping right. Sideris misses with a combination
and Chai counters with a good low kick that Sideris was not able to check. Sideris throws a leg kick that is checked and Chai counters with a low kick, right behind Sideris 's knee. Grayson Sideris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Chai closes the distance and clinches. Chai is stalling here.
Chai slowing the pace effectively. Chai receives a warning from the referee for stalling. Chai stalling in the clinch but Sideris improves position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Julia Alves Chai will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Grayson Sideris's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL# Sideris closes the distance and pushes Chai back into the ropes. A battle for position here, against the ropes.#BC# Sideris manages to break the clinch.
Chai throws a leg kick but Sideris sees it coming and checks it nicely. Sideris misses with a low kick.
Chai tries to land a front kick but Sideris steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Sideris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. An inside leg kick lands from Chai. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sideris throws a head kick but Chai moves out of range.
Chai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#KD2# Chai lands a head kick that bluckles Sideris and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Chai no doubt looking to push for a finish! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chai lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sideris has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sideris and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Good work by Sideris as he checks the leg kick. Sideris tried to counter with a leg kick but Chai avoided it. Sideris checks a leg kick.#T1# Chai throws a front kick to the face that drops Sideris face first to the mat! Oh, he's in big trouble! He's stumbling all over the place and has face planted into the ropes, causing the referee to call an end to the fight! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Front Kick). Julia Alves Chai! Julia Alves Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
S-1 Asia GP 2024 - Final
Date: Aug 20, 2024 |
#R1# Sideris jabbing away but nothing is landing. Wataru stalks Sideris and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sideris's face. Sideris staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Grayson Sideris has been cut. Sideris slips a jab and a cross from Wataru.
Wataru tries to clinch there but Sideris circles away.
Wataru scores with a three punch combo!
Sideris looks to land a left hand but Wataru moved out of range nicely. Wataru throws a jab when Sideris was well out of range. Wataru misses with a combination
and Wataru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Sideris throws a lazy right hand but Wataru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Nice straight punches there by Wataru. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wataru. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sideris misses with a head kick.
Wataru staying out of range there. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Sideris connects with a right hand. Wataru shakes it off. Sideris keeps the fight on the outside. Wataru really is a fat lump. Wataru throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#ROC#Sideris is rocked! Sideris is looking to land body kicks. As Sideris tries to get set, Wataru tries to push him back and clinch up but Sideris manages to avoid the attempt. Sideris is still on wobbly legs! Can Wataru finish him? Look low, kick high! Wataru uses the oldest trick in the book to send Sideris tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Wataru is absolutely delighted - when Sideris wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Musashi Wataru! |
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Event:
S-1 Japan GP 2024 - RD1
Date: Jul 29, 2024 |
#R1# Chen throws a right hand that misses
and Sideris counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Chen closes the distance but Sideris moves to the side and Sideris counters with a one-two to the body. Sideris scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Sideris dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Sideris wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Chen misses with a jab to the body
letting Sideris counter with a right hand. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Chen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sideris scores with a jab to the body. Sideris staggers Chen with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Chen looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Sideris is victorious!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Grayson Sideris! |
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Event:
MAX 5
Date: Jul 07, 2024 |
#R1# Sideris tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD# and Chai counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Sideris to the mat! Chai runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Sideris is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it! Chai jabs at Sideris's body. Sideris misses with a left hand and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Chai throws a quick inside leg kick. A head kick misses from Chai. Sideris throws a poor cross that misses
and Chai counters with a good low kick that Sideris was not able to check. Sideris is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Chai just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Sideris has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Montserrat Chai! Our winner, Montserrat Chai, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2024 |
#R1# Sideris throws a leg kick and Montgomery counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Montgomery slips under a jab from Sideris. Montgomery appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. The fighters circling - Sideris throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Montgomery throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sideris stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Sideris tries to land a body kick and Montgomery cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Sideris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montgomery manages to avoid it. Sideris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sideris misses with a straight right. Montgomery throwing a counter right hand but Sideris manages to avoid it.#TD2# Sideris drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Sideris postures up.
Sideris trying to stand up but can't free himself from Montgomery's guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#T1# Sideris throwing strikes but missing. Sideris throws a strike but Montgomery rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Sideris looking for a sweep. Not yet Sideris, not yet. Sideris trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #ES2# Sideris has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Montgomery has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Sideris wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Montgomery fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sideris just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2# Sideris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2# A low kick from Sideris misses and Montgomery counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Sideris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Montgomery's sensitive parts. Montgomery checks the leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Sideris. Montgomery does a little dance to reset his feet. Montgomery appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Grayson Sideris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sideris looks to land a left hand but Montgomery moved out of range nicely. Montgomery appears to be looking for a big counter. Sideris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Montgomery throwing a counter right hand but Sideris manages to avoid it. Sideris throws a head kick but Montgomery moves out of range.
Montgomery swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Sideris misses with a right hand and Montgomery counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sideris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Montgomery was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Sideris does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. A big right from Sideris misses. A little feinted left hand from Montgomery on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3# Sideris throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Montgomery connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Sideris fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Montgomery has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Sideris jabs Montgomery to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2# Sideris takes the fight into the clinch. Montgomery tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaiden Montgomery. That's going to take a lot out of him. Montgomery tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sideris just stands there and leans against the cage. Montgomery jumps guard but Sideris stands there with Montgomery around his waist. Montgomery gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Montgomery jumps guard but Sideris turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Montgomery tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sideris smiles and moves away.
Sideris misses with a wild body shot. Montgomery was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Montgomery lands with a nice body punch. #TD2# Montgomery gets caught flat footed, as Sideris shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T4# Montgomery keeping full guard, as Sideris tries to pass. Sideris looks winded! Sideris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Sideris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Montgomery. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Montgomery is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sideris is looking to work some ground and pound but Montgomery has wrist control. Sideris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Sideris tries to free his leg and advance position but Montgomery is retaining full guard. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grayson Sideris dominated that 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.#R2# Sideris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Montgomery throwing a counter right hand but Sideris manages to avoid it. Sideris digs a good hook to Montgomery's body.
Sideris throws a leg kick and Montgomery counters with a stiff right hand. Sideris lands a leg kick that knocks Montgomery off balance momentarily. Sideris takes a swing at Montgomery's ribcage but misses. Montgomery is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Sideris throws a body kick that misses. Montgomery is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Montgomery avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A counter left hand to the body from Montgomery misses its target. Sideris has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Sideris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Montgomery takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Sideris throws a half hearted mid kick. Sideris throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Montgomery appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1# Sideris throws a nice looking combination but Montgomery bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2# Sideris scores with a takedown into Montgomery's guard. Sideris is breathing heavily. Sideris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Montgomery is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Montgomery working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sideris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Montgomery is tightening it up a little... Sideris has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sideris reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sideris taps out! Nice BJJ there by Montgomery!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jaiden Montgomery! |
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