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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Fudge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fudge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ponenki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fudge manages to avoid it.
Ponenki falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Fudge counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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.
Fudge performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fudge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Fudge looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fudge is looking to advance position but Ponenki won't allow it. #T1#
Fudge is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fudge controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fudge lands a nice shot to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ponenki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fudge controlling from the full mount.
Ponenki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fudge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Fudge lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fudge content just to control the position here.
Ponenki is squirming around, avoiding Fudge's attempts to control the action.
Fudge sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fudge tries to control but Ponenki wriggling away. #T3#
Fudge wants to take Ponenki's back here but Ponenki is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ponenki is trying to escape the mount.
Fudge sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fudge seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ponenki for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fudge is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ponenki is surviving well by controlling Fudge's body position as best he can.
Fudge dominating with strikes here.#T4#
Ponenki is squirming around, avoiding Fudge's attempts to control the action.
Fudge seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ponenki is holding on tight.
Fudge tries to control but Ponenki wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fudge is trying to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fudge controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Fudge dominated that round.
That's time! Fudge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ponenki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fudge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ponenki.
It looked like Fudge was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ponenki.
Fudge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Ponenki counter with a right hand.
Fudge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ponenki can do to turn this around?
Ponenki throws a combination. Fudge tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Fudge has closed the distance and engaged Ponenki in a clinch.
Fudge is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ponenki tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponenki is pressed up against the cage. Fudge has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ponenki down to the mat. Ponenki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Fudge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fudge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ponenki avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Fudge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ponenki as he jumps to the side.
Fudge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ponenki pinned against the cage. Ponenki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ponenki feints the counter takedown.
We've been told by Fudge's head coaches at MMS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Fudge closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fudge lands in his opponent's guard.
Ponenki wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Fudge manages to pass to side control. #T2##REVB#
Ponenki tries to get to full guard but Fudge has control of the leg.
Fudge slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Ponenki makes his way to full guard, as Fudge worked for a kimura.
Fudge not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Fudge wants to control from the top but Ponenki keeps moving.
Fudge sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fudge has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ponenki keeping moving, preventing Fudge from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ponenki just misses with a punch to the body.
Fudge drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ponenki sprawls and moves away.
Ponenki slaps away a takedown attempt from Fudge, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fudge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ponenki defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aldemiro Ponenki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ponenki dodges the punch combination from Fudge.
Fudge scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ponenki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fudge.
Nice sprawl there from Ponenki as Fudge shoots in.#CL#
Fudge closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ponenki prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Fudge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fudge tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fudge wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1#
Ponenki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fudge pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fudge wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Ponenki has clasped his hands together around Fudge's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fudge is trying to control Ponenki's posture but Ponenki avoids it.
Fudge is looking for a sweep.
Ponenki misses with the ground and pound.
Fudge regains half guard.
Fudge tries to get to full guard but Ponenki has control of the leg.
Ponenki trying to pass the guard but Fudge defending well. #T2#
Ponenki with the ground and pound but Fudge uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ponenki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ponenki preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Fudge working for a triangle but Ponenki defends it easily.
Fudge working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Ponenki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fudge dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Ponenki pulls Fudge in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Fudge trying to control the position from guard on top but Ponenki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fudge content to stall in guard here.
Fudge advances position into side control!
Ponenki prevents Fudge from moving into mount.
Ponenki is not content to let Fudge control the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ponenki is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fudge is controlling him well.
Fudge scores with punches from side control.
Fudge in side control lands a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here as Fudge stalls from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ponenki is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Fudge showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fudge 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Fudge!
Aldemiro Ponenki was interviewed post fight and said 'I tried my best,but y'know,it was not enough,and i respect that and my opponent for his deserved win,after all i am going to do my best and come stronger to the next fight'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Gordon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ponenki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gordon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ponenki postures up.
Ponenki tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Ponenki from controlling successfully.
Gordon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gordon controlling from the top position.
Ponenki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gordon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon pushes down on Ponenki's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Gordon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gordon in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Ponenki is trying to control Gordon's posture. Gordon takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Ponenki! Gordon is rotating here... this could be the end... Ponenki is out! Gordon has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lee Gordon!
In defeat, Aldemiro Ponenki stepped up to the mic, saying 'I tried my best,but y'know,it was not enough,and i respect that and my opponent for his deserved win,after all i am going to do my best and come stronger to the next fight'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Ponenki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Benson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ponenki stacks Benson 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 Ponenki!
Ponenki wants to control but Benson is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson wants to control but Ponenki is keeping busy.
Ponenki wants to pass the guard but Benson is defending well.
Benson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ponenki is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Ponenki lands strikes from half guard.
Ponenki is just content to waste time from the top position. Benson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Benson is controlling Ponenki's posture.
Ponenki scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Benson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ponenki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ponenki wants to pass the guard but Benson is keeping the position.
Benson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ponenki trying to control but Benson is working from the bottom.
Ponenki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Benson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Benson pulls Ponenki in to control the position.
Benson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ponenki throwing strikes from guard but Benson blocks nicely.
Ponenki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Benson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Benson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ponenki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benson manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Ponenki misses its intended target.
Benson misses with the combination.
#CL#
Benson moves into range and clinches up with Ponenki.#T3##TD#
Benson pulls guard.
Ponenki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Benson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Benson seems keen to control Ponenki's posture.
Ponenki trying to control but Benson is working from the bottom.
Ponenki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Benson's head.#SUB#
Benson looking for a triangle here. Ponenki is fighting it but it looks tight! Benson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ponenki is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jagger Benson!
Aldemiro Ponenki spoke after the fight, saying 'I tried my best,but y'know,it was not enough,and i respect that and my opponent for his deserved win,after all i am going to do my best and come stronger to the next fight'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Ponenki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stever attempts a counter takedown but Ponenki avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Ponenki gets a clinch.
Stever looking for a takedown.
Ponenki prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Stever escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Ponenki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stever, pushing him back against the cage.
Ponenki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stever's efforts to push away.
Ponenki goes for a takedown attempt but Stever pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Stever. #CL2#
Ponenki clinches with his opponent.
Stever goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ponenki prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor Stever. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD2#
Ponenki gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Stever regains guard.
Ponenki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ponenki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stever bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ponenki's guard. #REVR#
Ponenki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stever has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ponenki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Ponenki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ponenki is controlling Stever's posture.#T2#
Stever stops Ponenki from standing up.
Stever pushing down on Ponenki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Stever is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ponenki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ponenki is holding on to half guard well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ponenki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ponenki gets full guard.#T3#
Stever stops Ponenki from standing up.
Stever working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ponenki is controlling Stever's posture.
Stever throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ponenki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ponenki being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ponenki gets a double leg takedown into Stever's guard.
Stever has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ponenki off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T4#
A clash of legs there as Stever blocks the low kick.
Stever will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Stever has managed to clinch.
Ponenki wants a takedown.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stever is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ponenki is trying to push Stever away but Stever has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Stever ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stever no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ponenki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ponenki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Ponenki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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 Connor Stever will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stever's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Stever is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ponenki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stever swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ponenki wants to counter the offense by Stever and move into the clinch position.
Stever fails with a takedown attempt.
Stever closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ponenki circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor Stever. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stever swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ponenki lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stever steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ponenki.
Stever tries to counter with a takedown but Ponenki is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Ponenki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ponenki showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ponenki lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Ponenki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ponenki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ponenki stalling.
Ponenki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ponenki lands with a punch from half guard.
Ponenki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stever knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stever is pressing down on Ponenki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ponenki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ponenki sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Ponenki landing some decent shots from guard.
Ponenki wants to control from the top but Stever keeps moving.
Ponenki passes into half guard.
Ponenki wants to free his trapped foot but Stever is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ponenki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ponenki is pressing down on Stever's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stever is holding on for now.
Aldemiro Ponenki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ponenki controlling the pace. #T3#
Stever is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ponenki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stever punching from the bottom.
Ponenki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Ponenki.
Stever manages to get to full guard.
Ponenki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stever's head.
Stever can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ponenki controls the pace.
Ponenki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stever. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ponenki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stever wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Ponenki wants to control from the top but Stever keeps moving.
Stever will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ponenki is in close to Stever's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ponenki pushes down on Stever's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ponenki wants to pass the guard but Stever is defending well.
Ponenki is trying to control the action in half guard but Stever is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stever is looking for a sweep. Ponenki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ponenki frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ponenki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ponenki looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aldemiro Ponenki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Stever is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stever lands with a kick to the temple. Ponenki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stever misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ponenki misses with a two punch combination.
Stever tries for a takedown but Ponenki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ponenki jabs Stever to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ponenki misses with a body kick.
Ponenki digs a good hook to Stever's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ponenki takes the fight into the clinch.
Ponenki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ponenki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1##BC2#
Ponenki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Ponenki tries to keep at a distance but Stever has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stever lands an elbow inside that Ponenki shrugs off.
Ponenki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stever after a bit of a struggle.
Stever crunches a lovely knee into Ponenki's ribcage.
Ponenki avoiding damage as Stever throws knees to the body.
#T2#
Ponenki prevents the takedown attempt.
Stever looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor Stever. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Stever breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ponenki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ponenki tried to score with a low kick but Stever checks it.
Ponenki checks a low kick from Stever.
Stever looks for a takedown but Ponenki sprawls well.
Ponenki throws a nice looking combination but Stever bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ponenki is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Ponenki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ponenki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Ponenki tries to score a body lock takedown but Stever shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ponenki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stever prevents it.
Stever goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ponenki prevents it.
#BC#
Stever breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stever is defended easily by Ponenki.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stever swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Stever instigates a clinch.
Connor Stever has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Ponenki manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Stever gets caught flat footed, as Ponenki shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ponenki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stever taking a bit of punishment here - Ponenki scoring with strikes.
Ponenki working the ground and pound.
Stever is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ponenki happy to just control the position for now.
Ponenki lands some shots froms side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aldemiro Ponenki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ponenki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aldemiro Ponenki! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Boyd closes the distance and clinches.
Boyd throws a head punch that misses.
Ponenki looking for a takedown.
Boyd throws a head punch that misses.
Ponenki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boyd is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Good body shot from Boyd.
Boyd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boyd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boyd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boyd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Ponenki is trying to trip Boyd. He has hold of a leg but Boyd is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ponenki persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boyd working a defensive guard but Ponenki manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ponenki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boyd keeps working.
Boyd trying to remain calm as Ponenki controls from the top position.#T1#
Boyd tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Boyd's face as Ponenki controls the position.
Boyd tries to improve position but can't.
Ponenki trying to control the position but Boyd is working away.
Ponenki working away.
Boyd tries to bench press Ponenki off him but Ponenki keeps the position.
Ponenki trying to control the position but Boyd is working away.
Ponenki has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Boyd!
Boyd is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ponenki trying to control but Boyd is having none of it. #T2#
Boyd wants to hold on but Ponenki pushes him away.
Ponenki trying to control but Boyd is having none of it. #SUB#
Ponenki working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Boyd tries to reverse the position but Ponenki maintains control.
Ponenki lands a couple of good shots and Boyd has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
A lull in the action here.
Boyd is trying to break free.
Boyd tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Boyd is looking to improve his position but Ponenki isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Boyd throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ponenki. What's that going to do exactly?
Ponenki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boyd is looking to escape.
Ponenki tries to push Boyd's head away but Boyd is holding on tight.
Boyd tries to reverse the position but Ponenki maintains control.
Ponenki with a couple of short strikes.
Ponenki punishing his opponent with strikes. #T4#
Boyd really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ponenki throwing strikes here but Boyd is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ponenki looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boyd is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ponenki lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Boyd hang on?
Ponenki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ponenki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ponenki tries to push Boyd's head away but Boyd is holding on tight.
Boyd wants to hold on but Ponenki pushes him away.
Boyd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ponenki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ponenki working the ground and pound effectively.
Boyd is squirming around, avoiding Ponenki's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aldemiro Ponenki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Boyd rushes Ponenki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ponenki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boyd gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ponenki is trying to push Boyd away but Boyd has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boyd.
Boyd throws a head punch that misses.
Ponenki blocks an uppercut.
Boyd misses with the head strike.
Boyd lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyd pushes Ponenki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boyd throws a punch but it's blocked by Ponenki.
Boyd works on Ponenki's body with a couple of short punches.
Boyd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boyd lands a body shot.
Boyd misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Boyd lands with a light punch inside.
Boyd is leaning against Ponenki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boyd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ponenki backwards.
Ponenki has Boyd pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boyd manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Good body shot from Boyd.
Boyd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ponenki backwards.
Boyd scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boyd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boyd pushes Ponenki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boyd. #ROC2#Ponenki is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boyd.
Oh Ponenki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boyd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boyd has Ponenki pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Ponenki is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Boyd - that's hurt Ponenki badly! Oh, another knee lands and Ponenki is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Ponenki doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Ishaan Boyd!
Aldemiro Ponenki was interviewed post fight and said 'I tried my best,but y'know,it was not enough,and i respect that and my opponent for his deserved win,after all i am going to do my best and come stronger to the next fight'. |
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