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Event:
S-1 World Grand Prix 2024 - R1
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Suzuki pushes Cro Cop up against the ropes in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cro Cop.
Cro Cop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cro Cop throws a punch but it's blocked by Suzuki.
Cro Cop tries to work over Suzuki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Suzuki tries to stall but Cro Cop uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC#
Cro Cop breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Cro Cop fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Suzuki, pushing him back against the ropes.
Suzuki working hard to break the clinch.
Cro Cop tries to work over Suzuki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cro Cop stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suzuki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Cro Cop lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Suzuki.
I was talking to Cro Cop's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Cro Cop tries a body shot but Suzuki blocks it.
Suzuki tries to break free but Cro Cop pushes him back against the ropes.
Suzuki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cro Cop lands with a short shot to the head.
Suzuki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cro Cop working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cro Cop keeps control of Suzuki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Suzuki is working Cro Cop over against the ropes.
Cro Cop controlling the action here for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Cro Cop.
Suzuki looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Suzuki wants to get back to striking at distance but Cro Cop won't allow it.
Suzuki looking to throw knees to the head but Cro Cop is blocking nicely.
Suzuki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Suzuki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cro Cop has him pressed against the ropes.
Cro Cop tries to throw a body punch but Suzuki avoids it by throwing Cro Cop back against the ropes.
Cro Cop keeps control of Suzuki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cro Cop dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Cro Cop lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suzuki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Suzuki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cro Cop misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Cro Cop dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Suzuki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Cro Cop moves into the clinch.
Cro Cop misses with some punches.
Cro Cop lands a right hand that snaps the head of Suzuki backwards.
Cro Cop throws a punch but it's blocked by Suzuki.
Cro Cop misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Cro Cop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cro Cop doesn't manage to clinch there - Suzuki circles away.
Suzuki throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Suzuki prevents a body shot from Cro Cop.
Suzuki taking a breather.
Cro Cop tries a body shot but Suzuki blocks it.
#T1#
Suzuki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Suzuki looking to stall.
Cro Cop misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Cro Cop.
Suzuki stalling in the clinch but Cro Cop improves position.
Cro Cop tries to work over Suzuki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cro Cop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Suzuki tries to throw a body punch but Cro Cop avoids it by throwing Suzuki back against the ropes.
Suzuki with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Ernesto Cro Cop has been cut.
Cro Cop taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cro Cop has a couple of punches blocked by Suzuki.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cro Cop. #T2#
Cro Cop throws a head punch that misses.
Suzuki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Suzuki blocks a body shot from Cro Cop.
Suzuki is trying to break the clinch but Cro Cop has him pressed against the ropes.
Suzuki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cro Cop wants to break free but Suzuki has control.
Suzuki has had enough of the clinch but Cro Cop keeps him there for the moment.
Suzuki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cro Cop avoiding damage.
Cro Cop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cro Cop tries to work over Suzuki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Suzuki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Cro Cop dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Cro Cop's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Suzuki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Suzuki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Cro Cop misses with a punch to the body.
Cro Cop is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Suzuki is keeping busy.
Suzuki blocks a body shot from Cro Cop.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cro Cop.
A nice left hand lands by Cro Cop.
Cro Cop struggles to land a body shot inside as Suzuki controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suzuki is looking to break free of the clinch but Cro Cop has double underhooks.
Cro Cop cracks Suzuki with a nice body shot.
Suzuki taking a breather.
Cro Cop swings wildly with an uppercut but Suzuki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suzuki misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Cro Cop dodges an elbow strike from Suzuki.
Cro Cop tries a body shot but Suzuki blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Cro Cop.
Cro Cop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suzuki is trying to break free.
Cro Cop lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cro Cop is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cro Cop misses with a punch on the inside.
Cro Cop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cro Cop keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Suzuki's efforts to push away.
Cro Cop displaying some good clinch control by pressing Suzuki up against the ropes.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cro Cop misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Cro Cop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Suzuki circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Cro Cop drives through and clinches with Suzuki against the ropes.
Suzuki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Suzuki blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cro Cop as Suzuki tries to tie him up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cro Cop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daiki Suzuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee is keeping an eye on Cro Cop - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesto Cro Cop showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cro Cop, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Cro Cop! |
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Event:
S-1 Europe GP 2024 - R1
Date: Oct 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Sokk stuns Cro Cop with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cro Cop moves out of range of the body kick.
Cro Cop throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sokk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cro Cop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cro Cop misses with a head kick.
Sokk wants to counter with a clinch but Cro Cop pushes him away.
Cro Cop throws a body shot but no joy.
Sokk tries to close the distance and clinch but Cro Cop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sokk tries to clinch up.
Cro Cop throws a right hand that misses
and Sokk counters with a straight right hand.
Cro Cop rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sokk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sokk tries to close the distance and clinch but Cro Cop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cro Cop throwing a counter right hand but Sokk manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cro Cop avoids the head kick by Sokk.
Sokk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cro Cop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cro Cop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sokk throws a sloppy head kick and Cro Cop moves out of range easily.
A left lands for Sokk.
A bone on bone clash there as Sokk blocks the leg kick.
Ernesto Cro Cop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Cro Cop circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cro Cop appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sokk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cro Cop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cro Cop with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sokk to score with a decent uppercut.
Sokk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Cro Cop misses the target.
Cro Cop throws a lazy body kick
and Sokk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sokk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sokk tries to clinch there but Cro Cop circles away.
Cro Cop swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cro Cop just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Sokk does no damage.
Cro Cop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cro Cop misses with a wild body shot.
Cro Cop swats away the attempt to clinch by Sokk.#T2#
Cro Cop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cro Cop misses with a straight right.
Cro Cop blocks the body kick.
Sokk lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cro Cop lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sokk throws a body kick that misses.
Sokk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cro Cop tried to score with a low kick but Sokk checks it.
Cro Cop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cro Cop throws a leg kick but Sokk checks it.
Despite the aggression on Sokk's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sokk avoids the head kick by Cro Cop.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Urjo Sokk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sokk tries to close the distance and clinch but Cro Cop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cro Cop throws a big counter combination but Sokk scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Cro Cop misses the target.
Cro Cop gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sokk tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cro Cop manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sokk fails to land with a series of punches.
Cro Cop is looking to counter punch.
Sokk tries to clinch but Cro Cop is having none of it.
Cro Cop wants to land a leg kick but Sokk is out of range.
Sokk misses with a few strikes there.
Sokk tries a head kick but it misses.
Sokk tries to close the distance and clinch but Cro Cop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cro Cop seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokk tries a head kick but it misses.
Sokk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cro Cop throws a leg kick
and Sokk counters with a nice uppercut.
Cro Cop takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1#
Cro Cop looks for the body kick but Sokk saw that one coming.
Cro Cop tries to bum rush Sokk with a series of wild strikes but Sokk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cro Cop moves out of range of the body kick from Sokk.
Sokk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cro Cop.
Cro Cop tries a head kick but it misses.
Cro Cop lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sokk throws a sloppy head kick #KD#
and Cro Cop counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Sokk to the mat! Cro Cop runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Sokk is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!#ROC#Sokk is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sokk. Cro Cop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sokk is still on wobbly legs! Can Cro Cop finish him?
Sokk moves out of range of the leg kick from Cro Cop.
Sokk seems to have recovered his senses.
Sokk displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sokk tries to clinch but Cro Cop is having none of it.
Sokk wants to clinch.#T2#
Sokk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cro Cop looks to land a left hand but Sokk moved out of range nicely.
Sokk is looking to score with low kicks.
Cro Cop slips a jab and a cross from Sokk.
Sokk motions for Cro Cop to come forward. Sokk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cro Cop falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sokk counters with a two punch combo.
Sokk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sokk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sokk wants to clinch up but Cro Cop keeps it at a distance.
Sokk is looking to clinch but Cro Cop is avoiding it.
Cro Cop lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Cro Cop will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cro Cop throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Sokk to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Cro Cop 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sokk blocks a head kick by Cro Cop.
Cro Cop circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cro Cop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sokk moves away.
Sokk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cro Cop misses with a head kick.
Sokk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sokk looks to clinch
and Cro Cop counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cro Cop throws a nice looking combination but Sokk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Cro Cop backs off Sokk throws a huge counter combo but Cro Cop manages to avoid it all.
Sokk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cro Cop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ernesto Cro Cop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cro Cop throws a head kick but Sokk moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sokk avoids the head kick by Cro Cop.
#T1#
Cro Cop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sokk misses with a body shot.
Sokk wants to clinch up but Cro Cop keeps it at a distance.
Sokk moves away from the strike by Cro Cop.
Sokk tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cro Cop throws a head kick but Sokk moves out of range.
Sokk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sokk scores with a three punch combo!
Sokk looks to land a body kick but Cro Cop moved away.
Cro Cop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sokk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cro Cop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sokk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sokk lands a nice shot that snaps Cro Cop's head back.
Urjo Sokk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cro Cop throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sokk wants to counter with a clinch but Cro Cop pushes him away.#T2#
Cro Cop takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Sokk.
Sokk wants to land a leg kick but Cro Cop is out of range.
Sokk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sokk wants to clinch up but Cro Cop keeps it at a distance.
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!
Sokk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sokk lands a jab-cross combination.
Sokk scores with a shot to the body.
Sokk's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sokk duly obliges.
Sokk is looking to clinch but Cro Cop is avoiding it.
Cro Cop takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sokk tries to land a front kick but Cro Cop steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ernesto Cro Cop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Urjo Sokk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sokk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Urjo Sokk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sokk 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
S-1 Oceania GP 2024 - Final
Date: Sep 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Wataru throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wataru misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Cro Cop darts in and clinches Wataru up against the ropes.
Wataru tries to break the clinch but Cro Cop is controlling the position.
Wataru wants to get back to striking at distance but Cro Cop won't allow it.
Cro Cop is struggling to control the position.
A hook to the body from Cro Cop.
Wataru has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cro Cop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wataru blocks an uppercut.
Cro Cop leaning against his opponent.
Wataru trying to land knees to the body.
Wataru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wataru is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cro Cop is keeping busy.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Cro Cop fails to land.
Cro Cop misses with a punch on the inside.
Wataru is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Cro Cop.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cro Cop as Wataru tries to tie him up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wataru.
Cro Cop has Wataru pressed against the ropes, preventing Wataru from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cro Cop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cro Cop taking a breather.
Wataru tries to circle away but Cro Cop has him pinned against the ropes.#T2#
Cro Cop looking to stall.
Cro Cop throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Cro Cop.
Cro Cop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cro Cop misses with a punch to the body.
Wataru is trying to force a seperation but Cro Cop has the dominant position.
Cro Cop has Wataru pressed against the ropes, preventing Wataru from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cro Cop content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cro Cop on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cro Cop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wataru is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short body shot lands from Cro Cop as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Cro Cop dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cro Cop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Wataru clinches up against the ropes.
Cro Cop just leaning against Wataru, taking a breather.
Wataru creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Come on Cro Cop - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cro Cop prevents Wataru from breaking the clinch.
Cro Cop keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wataru's efforts to push away.
Wataru tries to break the clinch but Cro Cop is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cro Cop tries to work over Wataru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cro Cop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cro Cop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wataru's elbow.
Cro Cop wants to stall.
#T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cro Cop is trying to maintain a safe position but Wataru gets an underhook and turns Cro Cop into the ropes.
Cro Cop swings wildly with an uppercut but Wataru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cro Cop gets through Wataru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Wataru.
Ernesto Cro Cop seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wataru has had enough of the clinch but Cro Cop keeps him there for the moment.
Wataru blocks a body shot from Cro Cop.
A head punch on the inside from Cro Cop fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Wataru pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Wataru has managed to clinch.
Cro Cop tries to throw a body punch but Wataru avoids it by throwing Cro Cop back against the ropes. #T2#
Wataru wants to stall.
Wataru could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cro Cop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wataru utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cro Cop is breathing heavily.
Cro Cop trying to control the position but instead, Wataru has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cro Cop into the ropes.
Cro Cop swings wildly with an uppercut but Wataru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wataru is trying to break the clinch but Cro Cop is controlling him.
Wataru has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Musashi Wataru dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Wataru moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Wataru scores with a four punch combination!
Wataru throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cro Cop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Wataru paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cro Cop sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wataru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cro Cop can do to turn this around?
Wataru misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wataru swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Cro Cop blocks a head kick by Wataru.
#CL#
Wataru gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wataru is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wataru is trying to break free.
Cro Cop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wataru's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Wataru's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Cro Cop is trying to maintain a safe position but Wataru gets an underhook and turns Cro Cop into the ropes.
Wataru is trying to push Cro Cop away but Cro Cop has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Wataru is trying to break the clinch but Cro Cop is controlling him.
Cro Cop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wataru tries to land a knee to the head but Cro Cop blocks with his arms.
Wataru being controlled against the ropes.
Cro Cop is trying to maintain a safe position but Wataru gets an underhook and turns Cro Cop into the ropes.
Cro Cop stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wataru.
Cro Cop is trying to maintain a safe position but Wataru gets an underhook and turns Cro Cop into the ropes.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wataru wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Wataru creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Wataru.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cro Cop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cro Cop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wataru's elbow.
Wataru tries to break free but Cro Cop pushes him back against the ropes.
The referee calls for Cro Cop to work.
Wataru blocks an uppercut.
Wataru has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cro Cop.
Wataru lands a good knee to the midsection. Cro Cop won't want to take too many of those.
Wataru has had enough of the clinch but Cro Cop keeps him there for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Musashi Wataru showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wataru 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musashi Wataru! |
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Event:
S-1 South America GP 2024 - R2
Date: Aug 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Ajuricaba throws a nice outside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Ajuricaba.
Ajuricaba slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#KD#
Cro Cop walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Ajuricaba rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Cro Cop has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.#CUT#It looks like Ernesto Cro Cop has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cro Cop is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Ajuricaba doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Cro Cop crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Cro Cop's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Huena Ajuricaba! |
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Event:
S-1 South America GP 2024 - R1
Date: Aug 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Cro Cop scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chen. Cro Cop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cro Cop scores with a kick to the body.
Chen throws an off balance right hand
and Cro Cop counters with an outside leg kick.
Cro Cop steps in and throws a big head kick that drops Chen to the mat! Chen looks in trouble, can he beat the count? Cro Cop is bouncing in a neutral corner joining in with the referee '4,5,6' they both chant. 7,8,9... he's not going to make it! 10! He's out! Cro Cop jumps onto the ropes and takes in the acclaim from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Ernesto Cro Cop! |
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Event:
S-1 Asia GP 2024 - Final
Date: Aug 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Gennari tests Cro Cop's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gennari misses with a two punch combination.
Gennari throws a jab when Cro Cop was well out of range.
Cro Cop tries to clinch up.
Cro Cop walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#It looks like Ernesto Cro Cop has been cut.
A big left from Cro Cop misses.
Gennari swats away the attempt to clinch by Cro Cop.#KD2#
Gennari lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Cro Cop goes down! The ref sends Gennari to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Cro Cop is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Gennari cracks Cro Cop with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Cro Cop get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Cro Cop looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Cro Cop misses with an uppercut
and Gennari counters with an outside leg kick.
Gennari looks to land a combination but Cro Cop avoids it well.
Cro Cop wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Gennari there.
Cro Cop takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Gennari looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cro Cop throws a head kick that misses.
Cro Cop looks for the body kick but Gennari saw that one coming.
Gennari throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cro Cop is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Gennari scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Cro Cop to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Gennari away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Cro Cop got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Gennari weaves into range and cracks Cro Cop right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Cro Cop goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Gennari is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruno Gennari! |
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