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Event:
NYF Fight Night 64
Date: Apr 02, 2025 |
#R1#
Bridges throws a series of punches but McSorley avoids them all with ease.
Bridges throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McSorley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bridges paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bridges digs a good hook to McSorley's body.
McSorley misses with a combination
and Bridges counters with a left and a right that stings McSorley. #CL#
Bridges has managed to clinch.
Bridges lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McSorley backwards.
McSorley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bridges lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McSorley blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Bridges.
McSorley stalls.
McSorley misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Bridges.
Bridges tries to break the clinch but McSorley is controlling the position.
Bridges blocking some punches.
#T1#
McSorley keeps control of Bridges as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bridges tries to break free but McSorley pushes him back against the cage.
McSorley misses with some punches.
McSorley trying to control the position but instead, Bridges has worked for underhooks and has pushed McSorley into the cage.
Bridges lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bridges.
Bridges scores with a shot to the side of McSorley's head.
The referee is keeping an eye on McSorley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McSorley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for McSorley.
Bridges lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McSorley.
McSorley misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Bridges's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McSorley. #T2#
A short left from McSorley.
McSorley gets through Bridges's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McSorley looking to slow down the pace here.
Bridges lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bridges cracks McSorley with a nice body shot.
McSorley misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bridges has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bridges wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McSorley has him pressed against the cage.
McSorley has a couple of punches blocked by Bridges.
Bridges tries to circle away but McSorley has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Bridges escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bridges misses with a double jab
and McSorley counters with a low kick, right behind Bridges 's knee.
Jab by Bridges.
McSorley misses with a body shot.
Bridges swings for the body but McSorley moves out of range.
#T3#
McSorley scores with a body shot.
Bridges throws a one two combo.
McSorley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A solid leg kick lands there for McSorley.
A nice leg kick lands there from McSorley.
Bridges waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McSorley.
Bridges connects with a nice looking jab.
Bridges misses with a straight left.
Bridges has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McSorley.
McSorley misses the shot to the body.
McSorley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some bone on bone action there as Bridges checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A good leg kick by McSorley.
Bridges misses with a double jab.
McSorley is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Bridges gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
McSorley misses with a punch on the inside.
McSorley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McSorley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bridges is keeping busy.
McSorley is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.#BC#
Bridges breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McSorley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bridges tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McSorley was well out of range. Poor timing from Bridges.
McSorley was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McSorley tries to clinch but Bridges is having none of it.
Bridges stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McSorley misses with a body shot.
Bridges misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Bridges gets a clinch.
McSorley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bridges fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McSorley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McSorley slows down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryland Bridges dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bridges feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McSorleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bridges is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McSorley can do to turn this around?
McSorley throws a nice inside leg kick.
McSorley connects with a nice looking jab.
McSorley dips to his left and cracks Bridges with an uppercut!
McSorley missing with a left hand there. Bridges was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bridges takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ryland Bridges is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McSorley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McSorley wants to clinch up but Bridges keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bridges. McSorley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bridges misses with a body shot.
Bridges throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And McSorley tries to counter it with a takedown but Bridges pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McSorley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bridges rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McSorley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Bridges throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McSorley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bridges looks to score with a jab to the body but McSorley is just out of range.
No joy there for Bridges, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bridges lands a nice shot that snaps McSorley's head back.
Bridges lands a jab.
McSorley scores with a hook to the body. Bridges takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bridges with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McSorley to score with a decent uppercut.
Bridges blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice body punch from McSorley.
Bridges lands a jab-cross combination.
Bridges tries to clinch up but McSorley circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McSorley lands a glancing blow to the side of Bridges's head.
A big left from Bridges misses.
McSorley has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McSorley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Bridges slips under a jab from McSorley.
Bridges wants to clinch.
McSorley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bridges misses with a series of wild punches.
McSorley misses with a wild body shot.
McSorley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ryland Bridges is winning the standup battle so far.
McSorley looks to land a left hand but Bridges moved out of range nicely.
McSorley throws a head kick that Bridges semi-blocks.
McSorley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bridges swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Bridges keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
McSorley gets tackled into the cage by Bridges. Bridges maintains the clinch.
McSorley just leaning against Bridges, taking a breather.
McSorley tries to throw a body punch but Bridges avoids it by throwing McSorley back against the cage. #BC#
Bridges breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bridges throws a series of punches but McSorley avoids them all with ease.
Bridges tries to clinch there but McSorley circles away.
#CL#
Bridges forces McSorley back against the cage and clinches.
Bridges blocks an uppercut.
McSorley has a couple of punches blocked by Bridges.
Bridges lands a left hand that snaps the head of McSorley backwards.
Bridges tries to circle away but McSorley has him pinned against the cage.
Bridges's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by McSorley.
Bridges has had enough of the clinch but McSorley keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Bridges tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McSorley's elbow.
Bridges looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McSorley swings wildly with an uppercut but Bridges uses good head movement to avoid it.
McSorley misses with some punches.
Bridges tries a body shot but McSorley blocks it.
Bridges misses with the head strike.
McSorley lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McSorley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ryland Bridges has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bridges blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McSorley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McSorley misses with a hook to the ribs.
McSorley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bridges is keeping busy.
McSorley working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shamus McSorley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bridges looks to land a combination but McSorley avoids it well.
McSorley feints the counter takedown.
McSorley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bridges.
McSorley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McSorley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bridges misses with a few strikes there.
McSorley works Bridges's body with a nice hook.
McSorley lands with a nice body punch.
Bridges ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McSorley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bridges.
Bridges takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McSorley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McSorley lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McSorley lands a jab to Bridges's midsection.
McSorley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bridges moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Bridges does no damage. #T1#
Bridges tries to move into range but McSorley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bridges misses with a wild combination.
McSorley works the jab nicely.
McSorley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bridges tries to clinch but McSorley moves out of range.
McSorley staying out of range there.
Bridges closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bridges just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Bridges misses.
Bridges throws a hook to the side of McSorley's head but McSorley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice uppercut there from McSorley.
Bridges feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McSorleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Bridges takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Bridges darts in and clinches McSorley up against the cage.
Bridges tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McSorley has Bridges pushed against the cage.
Bridges has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bridges has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McSorley lands a shoulder strike.
Bridges is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bridges's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bridges lands with a short shot to the head.
Bridges looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bridges misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bridges blocking some punches.
Bridges is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bridges tries to break the clinch but McSorley is controlling the position.
McSorley taking a breather.
McSorley lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
McSorley stalling.
McSorley leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Bridges's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McSorley lands a right hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Bridges 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Bridges misses its intended target.
McSorley thumps Bridges with a low kick.
McSorley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bridges rather than just go for the knockout.
McSorley misses with a wild combination.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! McSorley has knocked Bridges down with a huge combo! McSorley steps away and waves a wobbly Bridges back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Bridges is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bridges moves in looking to clinch but McSorley pushes him off.
Oh Bridges is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bridges throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McSorley drops Bridges with a naaaaasty hook - Bridges is in real trouble here! McSorley dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shamus McSorley! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 61
Date: Mar 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Van Zegelaar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Zegelaar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bridges counters with a left and a right that stings Van Zegelaar.
Van Zegelaar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Van Zegelaar scores with a one two! Bridges had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bridges throws a right hand that Van Zegelaar ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Zegelaar also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheers as Van Zegelaar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bridges doesn't seem phased though.
Bridges throws a looping overhand right but Van Zegelaar ducks down to avoid it.
Van Zegelaar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bridges throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bridges scores with a body shot.
Van Zegelaar with a nice cross.
Nice body punch from Van Zegelaar.
Van Zegelaar connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Zegelaar just misses with a punch to the body.
As Van Zegelaar looks to move away, Bridges throws a big counter combo but Van Zegelaar just gets out of the way.
Van Zegelaar lands a really nice looking cross but Bridges seems unphased.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Zegelaar.
Bridges misses with a series of wild punches.
It seemed like Van Zegelaar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Zegelaar's coach down at California Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Van Zegelaar's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Bridges shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bridges scores with a decent looking hook.
Bridges takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Van Zegelaar connects with a right hand. Bridges shakes it off.
Bridges throws a hook but Van Zegelaar avoids it easily.#CL#
Bridges closes the distance and pushes Van Zegelaar back into the cage.
Van Zegelaar is trying to force a seperation but Bridges has the dominant position.
Bridges cracks Van Zegelaar with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Bridges.
Bridges lands with a left to the head.
Van Zegelaar can't break the clinch.
Bridges prevents Van Zegelaar from breaking the clinch.
Bridges keeps control of Van Zegelaar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Van Zegelaar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bridges has Van Zegelaar pressed against the cage, preventing Van Zegelaar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Bridges misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Zegelaar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bridges lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bridges creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bridges scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bridges is trying to force a seperation but Van Zegelaar has the dominant position.
Bridges throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Zegelaars head. #BC2#
Van Zegelaar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Bridges rushes Van Zegelaar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Zegelaar has had enough of the clinch but Bridges keeps him there for the moment.
Bridges tries to break free but Van Zegelaar pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Van Zegelaar breaks the clinch.
Van Zegelaar throws a nice looking combination but Bridges bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Zegelaar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bridges throws a hook but Van Zegelaar blocks it.
Van Zegelaar unleashes a big counter combination but Bridges bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Van Zegelaar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bridges.#T3#
Van Zegelaar lands a head kick!
#CL#
Bridges rushes Van Zegelaar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bridges tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Van Zegelaar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Bridges moves into range and clinches up with Van Zegelaar.
Van Zegelaar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bridges wants to break the clinch but can't.
Van Zegelaar tries to land knees in the clinch but Bridges avoids the damage to the body.
Van Zegelaar is trying to force a seperation but Bridges has the dominant position.
Van Zegelaar is looking to break free of the clinch but Bridges has double underhooks.
Bridges can't find room to land a body shot as Van Zegelaar controls the action.
Van Zegelaar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Van Zegelaar.
Van Zegelaar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Van Zegelaar trying to land knees to the body.
#T4#
Bridges lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Bridges manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Bridges closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Zegelaar tries to circle away but Bridges has him pinned against the cage.
Bridges is trying to push Van Zegelaar away but Van Zegelaar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bridges keeps control of Van Zegelaar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Van Zegelaar is trying to break free.
Bridges keeps control of Van Zegelaar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Bridges.
Bridges keeps control of Van Zegelaar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bridges lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Zegelaar throws a head punch that misses.
Van Zegelaar lands a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Bridges - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
Bridges's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Zegelaar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bridges counters with a left to the body.
Bridges walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robin Van Zegelaar will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bridges swinging wildly here.
Bridges misses with a wild body shot.
Bridges lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A right-left combo lands from Van Zegelaar.
Bridges swings for the body but Van Zegelaar moves out of range.
Ryland Bridges is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Zegelaar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bridges at a distance.
Van Zegelaar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bridges swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Zegelaar. That's going to slow Bridges down.
Van Zegelaar lands with a right hand.
Van Zegelaar lands a nice shot that snaps Bridges's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Zegelaar with a jab.
Van Zegelaar takes a swing at Bridges's ribcage but misses.
Bridges's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Zegelaar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bridges scrambles back to his feet.
Bridges slips a jab and a cross from Van Zegelaar.
#T1#
Bridges jabs Van Zegelaar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bridges paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van Zegelaar throws a leg kick which misses Bridges's front leg but catches the back leg as Bridges tries to avoid it.
Robin Van Zegelaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Zegelaar ducks under a wild hook from Bridges.
Bridges misses with an uppercut.
A left lands for Van Zegelaar.
Bridges looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Zegelaar is just out of range.
And Van Zegelaar responds with a good body kick, but Bridges manages to step out the way in time.
Van Zegelaar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Zegelaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bridges throws a hook but Van Zegelaar blocks it.
Van Zegelaar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bridges's hands.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Van Zegelaar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bridges misses with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Bridges 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
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!#CL#
Bridges rushes Van Zegelaar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Van Zegelaar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Zegelaar lands a two punch combo.
Van Zegelaar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bridges is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van Zegelaar throws a right hand that Bridges ducks under and follows up with a left that Bridges also avoids with ease.#CL#
Bridges clinches up against the cage.
Bridges tries to break free but Van Zegelaar pushes him back against the cage.
Van Zegelaar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bridges's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Van Zegelaar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bridges fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Van Zegelaar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Van Zegelaar misses with an uppercut.
Bridges misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Zegelaar.
Bridges throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bridges has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Zegelaar finds it's way round the side to connect with Bridges's head. #T3#
Van Zegelaar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bridges on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Zegelaar. Van Zegelaar obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Zegelaar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bridges was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Left hook, right uppercut from Van Zegelaar.
Van Zegelaar dodges the punch combination from Bridges.
Van Zegelaar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Van Zegelaar gets tackled into the cage by Bridges. Bridges maintains the clinch.
Van Zegelaar tries to circle away but Bridges has him pinned against the cage.
Van Zegelaar wants to break free but Bridges has control.
Van Zegelaar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bridges avoids it.
Van Zegelaar can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Van Zegelaar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Zegelaar lands a jab to the head.
#T4#
A nice leg kick from Van Zegelaar, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bridges takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Zegelaar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bridges.
Van Zegelaar lands a jab to the nose.
Bridges throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Zegelaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van Zegelaar - that will leave a mark!
Van Zegelaar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bridges will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice leg kick from Van Zegelaar, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Zegelaar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Van Zegelaar thuds a left hand into Bridges's body.
Bridges misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Van Zegelaar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Van Zegelaar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Zegelaar misses with a kick to the body
and Bridges counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Zegelaar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Zegelaar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Van Zegelaar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bridges counters with a stiff right hand.
Bridges tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bridges looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bridges throws a hook but Van Zegelaar avoids it easily.
Van Zegelaar swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Bridges closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Bridges breaks from the clinch.
Bridges takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bridges fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Zegelaar manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bridges misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Van Zegelaar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bridges avoids the head kick by Van Zegelaar.
An attempted straight right counter from Bridges misses the target.
Van Zegelaar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bridges swings for the body but Van Zegelaar moves out of range.
Van Zegelaar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bridges misses with an uppercut. Van Zegelaar saw that one coming.#CL#
Bridges gets a clinch.
Bridges misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bridges tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Bridges breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Zegelaar lands with a kick to the temple. Bridges shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bridges takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Van Zegelaar scores with a jab. Bridges acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Van Zegelaar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Van Zegelaar lands a glancing blow to the side of Bridges's head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Zegelaar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Zegelaar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bridges.
Van Zegelaar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Van Zegelaar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Zegelaar slips a jab from Bridges.
Van Zegelaar only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Van Zegelaar tests Bridges's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Zegelaar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Van Zegelaar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bridges appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bridges tests Van Zegelaar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Decent striking displayed by Bridges there.
Van Zegelaar plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3#
Van Zegelaar moves away from the strike by Bridges.
Van Zegelaar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bridges.
Van Zegelaar with a nice calf kick.
Bridges takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bridges waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Zegelaar.
Bridges misses with a looping left.
Bridges blocks the body kick.
Van Zegelaar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bridges stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Zegelaar.
Van Zegelaar misses with a straight left.
Bridges misses with a hook.
Van Zegelaar lands a front kick.
Van Zegelaar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Zegelaar misses with a left hand
and Bridges counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Van Zegelaar throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Zegelaar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bridges's sensitive parts. #CL#
Bridges moves into range and clinches up with Van Zegelaar.
Van Zegelaar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bridges has him pressed against the cage.
Bridges lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ryland Bridges has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Zegelaar is trying to push Bridges away but Bridges has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bridges lands with a short shot to the head.
Bridges lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bridges wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Zegelaar is trying to break free.
Van Zegelaar working hard to break the clinch.
Bridges cracks Van Zegelaar with a nice body shot.#BC#
Bridges escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ryland Bridges has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Bridges clinches.
Bridges digs a right hand into Van Zegelaar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Zegelaar's gas tank.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Van Zegelaar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Zegelaar 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Van Zegelaar! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 59
Date: Feb 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Bridges slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've been told by Strickland's head coaches at Banzai Combat Academy LA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Strickland lunges at Bridges with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bridges's hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strickland, as that shot connected.
Bridges throws a nice looking combination but Strickland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strickland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strickland feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bridgess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A nice inside leg kick there by Strickland. That's going to slow Bridges down.
Strickland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bridges.
Bridges throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strickland fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bridges just manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bridges. Strickland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strickland misses the jab.
As Strickland backs off Bridges throws a huge counter combo but Strickland manages to avoid it all.
Strickland cracks a nice hook into Bridges's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bridges ducks under a wild hook from Strickland.
Bridges's coach down at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY LAS VEGAS was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bridges's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bridges just misses with a punch to the body.
Strickland feints a jab promting Bridges to slip. Strickland then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bridges slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Strickland jabs Bridges right on the nose. Bridges blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bridges. Strickland does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Bridges walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bridges lands a slapping body shot.
Bridges misses with a wild combination.
Strickland scores with a leg kick.
Strickland misses with a wild body shot.
Strickland throws a leg kick which misses Bridges's front leg but catches the back leg as Bridges tries to avoid it.
Strickland misses with a looping left.
Strickland lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bridges throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strickland lands a nice looking body shot.
Bridges swinging wildly here.
Deangelo Strickland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bridges misses the jab.#T2#
Strickland scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strickland misses with a body kick.
Bridges throws a counter combo.
The fighters circling - Strickland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strickland lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bridges takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bridges misses with a body shot.
Strickland on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Strickland connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice shot lands for Strickland.
Strickland connects with a crisp jab.
Strickland is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Strickland scores with a jab.
Strickland scores with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bridges misses the target.
It looked like Strickland wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strickland throws a hook but Bridges blocks it.
Strickland scores with a nice body kick.
#T3#
Strickland scores with a jab to the body.
Strickland connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bridges. Bridges circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bridges takes one to the side of the head.
Strickland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bridges throws out the jab.
Strickland's corner calls for a 1-2. Strickland obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bridges takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bridges uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strickland.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bridges! But no joy.
Bridges lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bridges misses with a two punch combination.
Bridges takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#KD#
Strickland lands a big head kick that sends Bridges tumbling to the mat! Strickland takes a step backwards and waves Bridges back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Bridges is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strickland circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Bridges to the canvas! Bridges doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Strickland keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deangelo Strickland!
A very excited looking Deangelo Strickland rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 56
Date: Jan 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Bridges throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilkerson throws a leg kick that misses.
Bridges ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wilkerson throws a low kick but Bridges moves out of range easily.
Bridges defending well as Wilkerson loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Bridges clinches up against the cage.
Bridges wants to break free but Wilkerson has control.
Bridges tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bridges lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilkerson backwards.
Wilkerson tries to throw a body punch but Bridges avoids it by throwing Wilkerson back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridges lands a shoulder strike.
Bridges lands with a short shot to the head.
Wilkerson is looking to break free of the clinch but Bridges has double underhooks.
Wilkerson can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Bridges lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Bridges's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilkerson tries a low kick but Bridges avoids it.
Bridges circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Bridges counter with a right hand.
Wilkerson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bridges seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bridges blocks a head kick by Wilkerson.
Wilkerson throws a body punch but Bridges moves out of range.
Bridges connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Valentino Wilkerson has been cut.
Wilkerson tried to score with a low kick but Bridges checks it.
Wilkerson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bridges paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilkerson throws a head kick that misses
and Bridges scores with a counter punch that sends Wilkerson to the canvas! Bridges smells blood - he's punishing Wilkerson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Wilkerson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryland Bridges!
A victorious Ryland Bridges thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
NYF 97: Perry vs Bird II
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Bridges pushes Geghan up against the cage in a clinch.
Geghan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Geghan jumps guard and drags Bridges to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bridges wants to get up but he can't break Geghan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bridges trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Bridges loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geghan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bridges manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Geghan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bridges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bridges tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB#
Bridges throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Geghan escapes and throws Bridges's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Geghan moves into full mount!
Geghan is landing with some decent strikes but Bridges is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Geghan avoids the attempt from Bridges to control.
Geghan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Geghan trying to control but Bridges is having none of it.
Geghan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bridges looks a forlorn figure.
Geghan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T2#
Geghan landing strikes from the mount.
Geghan lands with some strikes.
Geghan with good strikes from the mount here!
Geghan prevents Bridges from getting the reversal.
Geghan postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Bridges bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Geghan and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Geghan!
John Geghan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
NYF 92: Perry vs Kakuzo II
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Khan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Khan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bridges throws out the jab.
Khan lands a right hook to the body.
Bridges misses with a hook.
Khan scores with a jab. Bridges acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #KD2#
Khan cracks Bridges with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Khan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bridges to stand back up!#ROC2#Bridges is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ryland Bridges has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan catches Bridges with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Bridges forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bingus Khan!
Bingus Khan opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 45
Date: Oct 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Lewis shoots in but no luck this time.
Lewis fails to land with a series of punches.
Lewis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bridges.
Bridges throws a big counter combination but Lewis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bridges scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
AJ Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bridges lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL#
Bridges instigates a clinch.
Lewis tries to score a body lock takedown but Bridges shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bridges scores with a shoulder strike.
Bridges pushes Lewis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bridges.
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!
Lewis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ryland Bridges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Lewis.
Bridges misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lewis goes for a takedown attempt but Bridges pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bridges closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1##CL#
Lewis gets tackled into the cage by Bridges. Bridges maintains the clinch.
Lewis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bridges is defending well.
Lewis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bridges pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bridges lands a shoulder strike.
Lewis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good body shot from Bridges.
Bridges gets through Lewis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bridges lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lewis is trying to drag Bridges to the mat but Bridges just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lewis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bridges fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lewis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bridges moves in looking to clinch but Lewis pushes him off.
Bridges slaps away a takedown attempt from Lewis, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Lewis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#ROC#Lewis is rocked!
Bridges lands an uppercut, right on the button! Lewis tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryland Bridges!
Ryland Bridges decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
NYF 83: Belmiro vs Deiveredo
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Haas misses.
Haas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bridges.
Bridges thuds a left hand into Haas's body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Haas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bridges has him pressed against the cage.
Haas has had enough of the clinch but Bridges keeps him there for the moment.
Bridges lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bridges working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bridges misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haas lands with a left to the head.
Haas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Bridges breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haas throws a jab but it's blocked by Bridges.
Bridges moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Bridges tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bridges manages to avoid it.
Haas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Haas just misses with a punch to the body.
Haas takes one on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Haas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Haas.#CL#
Bridges pushes Haas up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Bridges breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bridges swings widly with a right hand
and Haas counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Bridges closes the distance and clinches.
Bridges keeps control of Haas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Bridges breaks from the clinch.
Bridges throws an overhand right that lands on Haas's shoulder, as Haas tries to avoid the shot.
Haas misses with an uppercut. Bridges saw that one coming.
Marcoh Haas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bridges walks into a straight right hand from Haas.#CL#
Bridges moves into range and clinches up with Haas.
Haas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bridges lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bridges keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haas's efforts to push away.#T2##BC#
Bridges manages to break the clinch.
Bridges tests Haas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice straight punches there by Haas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Haas.
Haas lands with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Bridges.
Haas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Haas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bridges.
Haas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bridges takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bridges's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Haas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bridges scrambles back to his feet.
Bridges takes one to the chin there.
Haas scores with a jab. Bridges acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Haas misses with a looping right.
Haas stuns Bridges with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bridges steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haas.
Haas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bridges.
Haas dodges the punch combination from Bridges.
Haas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bridges fails to land with a series of punches.
Bridges misses with a hook
and Haas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Haas throws a jab when Bridges was well out of range.
It looked like Bridges was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Haas.
Bridges throws a series of punches but Haas avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Bridges darts in and clinches Haas up against the cage.
A short left from Bridges. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bridges blocks a body shot from Haas.
Haas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bridges's elbow. #BC#
Bridges manages to break the clinch.
Bridges is looking to clinch but Haas is avoiding it.
A nice side step and Haas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bridges ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haas moves away.
Haas looks to land a combination but Bridges avoids it well.
A slow jab from Haas misses its intended target.
Haas scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Bridges darts in and clinches Haas up against the cage.
Bridges prevents a body shot from Haas.
Haas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haas prevents a body shot from Bridges.
Bridges lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haas backwards.
Haas misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcoh Haas will probably get the nod.
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#
Haas lands a glancing blow to the side of Bridges's head.
Haas throws a body punch but Bridges moves out of range. #CL#
Bridges takes the fight into the clinch.
Haas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bridges is keeping busy.
Haas misses with a body punch.
Bridges lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haas backwards. #BC#
Bridges pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bridges manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bridges stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bridges takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Haas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Haas tries to keep at a distance but Bridges has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bridges.
#T1#
Haas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haas can't break the clinch.
Haas tries a body shot but Bridges blocks it.
#BC#
Bridges breaks from the clinch.
We've been informed that Haas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A swing and a miss from Haas.
Bridges takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bridges tries to clinch up.#CL#
Bridges clinches up with Haas and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Bridges breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haas misses with a body shot.
Haas sizes up Bridges with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A combination from Haas does no damage.
Bridges moves in looking to clinch but Haas pushes him off.
Haas throws a nice looking combination but Bridges bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bridges tries to clinch up.#T2#
Haas swats away the attempt to clinch by Bridges.
A little jabbing left from Haas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Haas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bridges dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bridges misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bridges on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jab by Bridges.
Bridges takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice jab there from Bridges.
Haas cracks Bridges with a good jab.
Bridges tries to clinch but Haas moves out of range.
Haas looks to land a right hand but Bridges moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Bridges on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Haas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bridges cracks Haas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Haas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bridges to score with a decent uppercut.
Bridges takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bridges has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Haas fails to land with a series of punches.
Haas is breathing heavily.
Bridges moves away from the strike by Haas.
Haas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Haas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haas sizes up Bridges with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Haas swats away the attempt to clinch by Bridges.#CL#
Bridges gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
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!
Haas misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Bridges manages to break the clinch.
Haas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bridges sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Bridges moves into range and clinches up with Haas.
Haas misses with a body punch.
Bridges lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haas backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bridges.
Haas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bridges's elbow. #BC#
Bridges manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Bridges moves into the clinch successfully.
Haas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ryland Bridges has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bridges lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Bridges.
#ROC#Haas is rocked!
Bridges dips a shoulder and cracks Haas with a mighty uppercut! Haas falls back against the cage and Bridges unloads with a barrage of strikes! Haas is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bridges screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryland Bridges!
During a confident post fight interview, Ryland Bridges thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Bridges changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGuire definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bridges dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire wants to clinch.
McGuire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bridges looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridges lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bridges.
Bridges rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGuire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGuire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bridges moves to clinch but McGuire breaks away
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by McGuire there.
Bridges lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGuire circles away quickly and effectively.
McGuire throwing a counter right hand but Bridges manages to avoid it.
McGuire blocks a jab.
Bridges lands with a hook. McGuire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
McGuire darts in and clinches Bridges up against the cage.
McGuire keeps control of Bridges as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGuire tries a knee to the head but Bridges blocks it.
McGuire misses with a knee strike.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
McGuire looking to throw knees to the head but Bridges is blocking nicely.
McGuire tries to land a knee to the head but Bridges blocks with his arms.
Bridges lands a body shot.
Bridges lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
Bridges lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire scores with a knee to the head.
McGuire misses with a knee strike.
Still in the clinch, Bridges scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire landing knees to the head.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
McGuire with a knee to the head.
Bridges looks winded!
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bridges's face.
Bridges working hard to break the clinch.
Bridges takes a knee right on the jaw!
McGuire lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Bridges controls his hands.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Bridges controls the action.
Bridges is trying to push McGuire away but McGuire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bridges lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bridges wants to get back to striking at distance but McGuire won't allow it.
#T3#
Bridges working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bridges throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bridges lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGuire with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGuire with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bridges tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Bridges back against the cage.
Bridges lands with a right to the head.
Bridges lands a shoulder strike.
McGuire cracks Bridges with a nice body shot.
McGuire with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McGuire tries a knee to the head but Bridges blocks it.
McGuire with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGuire tries a knee to the head but Bridges blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bridges.
Bridges is trying to push McGuire away but McGuire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGuire misses with a knee strike.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire landing knees to the head.
Bridges tries to break free but McGuire pushes him back against the cage.
McGuire looking to throw knees to the head but Bridges is blocking nicely.
McGuire throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bridges blocks it with crossed arms.
McGuire tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bridges is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGuire prevents Bridges from breaking the clinch.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Bridges avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Bridges is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from McGuire.
Bridges is trying to push McGuire away but McGuire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGuire connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bridges's face.
Bridges lands with a left to the head.
McGuire tries a knee to the head but Bridges blocks it.
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 Mike McGuire will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bridges gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bridges thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bridges misses with a looping right.
Bridges scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Bridges drives through and clinches with McGuire against the cage.
McGuire landing knees to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Ryland Bridges has been cut.
A hook to the body from McGuire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Bridges's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bridges misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire tries a knee to the head but Bridges blocks it.
Bridges lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bridges throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head. #T1#
Bridges throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire tries a knee to the head but Bridges blocks it.
McGuire misses with a knee to the head.
McGuire tries to land a knee to the head but Bridges blocks with his arms.
Bridges presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGuire tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGuire using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bridges has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bridges is looking to break free of the clinch but McGuire has double underhooks.
Bridges working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bridges scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
McGuire tries a body shot but Bridges blocks it.
Bridges lands with a left to the head.
A knee to the head by McGuire.
Bridges blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Bridges lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Bridges.
#T2#
McGuire prevents a body shot from Bridges.
McGuire tries to work over Bridges's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire looking to throw knees to the head but Bridges is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bridges wants to break free but McGuire has control.
Bridges is looking to break free of the clinch but McGuire has double underhooks.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Bridges avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bridges blocks it with crossed arms.
Bridges scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Bridges - that landed with a thud.
Bridges is trying to break the clinch but McGuire has him pressed against the cage.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Bridges avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McGuire with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
McGuire using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bridges has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T3#
Bridges lands with a right to the head.
McGuire misses with a knee to the head.
Bridges is trying to break the clinch but McGuire has him pressed against the cage.
Bridges is looking to break free of the clinch but McGuire has double underhooks.
McGuire tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGuire throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bridges blocks it with crossed arms.
Bridges lands a right hand.
Bridges makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGuire landing knees to the head.
McGuire connects with a knee to the head.
McGuire throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bridges blocks it with crossed arms.
Bridges lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mike McGuire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A body shot lands from Bridges.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Bridges avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bridges - that landed with a thud.
Bridges makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire tries a knee to the head but Bridges blocks it.
Bridges is working McGuire over against the cage.
Bridges wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGuire throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bridges blocks it with crossed arms.
Bridges is trying to force a seperation but McGuire has the dominant position.
A short right from Bridges.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bridges wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGuire pushes Bridges back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bridges tries to break the clinch but McGuire is controlling the position.
McGuire tries to work over Bridges's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Bridges's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGuire connects with a knee to the head.
Bridges lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGuire or not.
McGuire throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
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 Mike McGuire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryland Bridges's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Bridges takes the fight into the clinch.
McGuire tries to land a knee to the head but Bridges blocks with his arms.
McGuire tries a knee to the head but Bridges blocks it.
Bridges lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire misses with a knee strike.
Bridges wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGuire has him pressed against the cage.
McGuire landing knees to the head.
Bridges wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGuire has him pressed against the cage.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Bridges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridges throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGuire throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bridges has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGuire with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bridges is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bridges wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGuire has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
McGuire tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bridges tries to break free but McGuire pushes him back against the cage.
McGuire throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bridges blocks it with crossed arms.
Bridges wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bridges lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Bridges scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bridges tries to circle away but McGuire has him pinned against the cage.
Bridges is trying to push McGuire away but McGuire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bridges has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bridges scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
McGuire scores with a knee to the head.
McGuire scores with a knee to the head.
Bridges lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGuire tries a body shot but Bridges blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Bridges.
McGuire tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Bridges pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bridges tries to break free but McGuire pushes him back against the cage.
Bridges lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bridges lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire tries to land a knee to the head but Bridges blocks with his arms.
McGuire throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bridges is trying to break the clinch but McGuire has him pressed against the cage.
McGuire with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mike McGuire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGuire tries to land a knee to the head but Bridges blocks with his arms.
Bridges has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bridges goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bridges lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGuire or not. #T3#
Bridges fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bridges lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bridges takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bridges is looking to break free of the clinch but McGuire has double underhooks.
Bridges lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bridges wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bridges doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Bridges.
Bridges can't break the clinch.
#T4#
Bridges is trying to break the clinch but McGuire is controlling him.
Bridges lands a left hand.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
Bridges is trying to force a seperation but McGuire has the dominant position.
Bridges is trying to break the clinch but McGuire has him pressed against the cage.
Bridges swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bridges has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bridges is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryland Bridges comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGuire 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Bridges scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kasun doesn't seem bothered though.
Bridges throws a body shot but no joy.
Kasun moves to clinch but Bridges breaks away
and Bridges counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Khalil Kasun has been cut.
Kasun throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bridges counter with a right hand.
Bridges connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kasun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bridges as he avoids it easily.
Kasun gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#KD2#
Bridges lands a left and a right that send Kasun crashing to the mat, dazed. Bridges thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Kasun is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasun with a poor takedown
and Bridges counters with a big right hand! Oh Kasun is in trouble here! Bridges follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryland Bridges!
An out of breath Ryland Bridges thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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