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Event:
MMA Hype -59-
Date: May 14, 2025 |
#R1#
Queen moves forwards but Cordova connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cordova's corner calls for a 1-2. Cordova obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cordova has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cordova throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Queen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cordova connects with a single shot there.
Cordova stalks Queen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Queen's face. Queen staggers backwards, shaken.
Queen walks into a stiff left hand from Cordova.
The fighters circling - Cordova throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Queen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cordova looks to score with a jab to the body but Queen is just out of range.
Cordova is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Queen.
Queen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Cordova tries to counter it with a takedown but Queen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cordova tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Queen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Cordova.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Queen connects with a nice looking jab.
Cordova waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Queen.
Cordova scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Cordova as he connects with a hook.
Cordova connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Queen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cordova closes the distance looking to clinch
and Queen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cordova throws a hook but Queen blocks it.
Cordova misses with an uppercut. Queen saw that one coming.
Cordova moves out of range as Queen strikes.
Cordova throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Queen on the side of the head.
A cross from Cordova lands.
Cordova misses with a straight left. #T2#
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Cordova.
Cordova doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cordova throws a lazy right hand but Queen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cordova fails with the takedown
letting Queen counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Queen's head coaches at Strength Beyond Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Queen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cordova.
Queen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cordova wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cordova takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cordova might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Queen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cordova.
Cordova walks into a stiff left hand from Queen.
Cordova ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
Cordova fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Queen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oliver Queen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Queen misses with a looping right.
Cordova throws a jab when Queen was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Queen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Queen misses with a lunging right hand
and Cordova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Cordova instigates a clinch.
Cordova lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Cordova.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Queen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Queen lands a body shot.
Cordova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cordova is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cordova tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch on the inside from Cordova fails to land.
Cordova throws a punch but it's blocked by Queen.
Cordova working aggressively here.
#T4#
Cordova misses with a punch on the inside.
Queen lands an uppercut.
Queen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cordova backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Queen manages to break the clinch.
Queen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cordova.
Queen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Queen lands with a right hand.
Queen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Queen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cordova throws a hook but Queen blocks it.
Cordova scores with a nice right hand.
Cordova uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Queen.
Queen lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cordova uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Queen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrius Cordova dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cordova misses with a hook to the body
and Queen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cordova thinking.
Cordova with a lazy takedown attempt
and Queen counters with a nice uppercut.
Queen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cordova doesn't seem bothered though.
Cordova throws an overhand right that lands on Queen's shoulder, as Queen tries to avoid the shot.
Cordova misses with a straight right.
Cordova is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Queen.
Queen is looking to counter punch.
Cordova throws a looping overhand right but Queen ducks down to avoid it.
Cordova throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Queen on the side of the head.
Cordova lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen looks to land a left hand but Cordova moved out of range nicely.
Cordova throws an off balance right hand
enabling Queen to counter with a crisp jab.
Queen connects with a jab.
Demetrius Cordova seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Queen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cordova.
Cordova throws out a counter right but Queen avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Queen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Queen scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#Cordova is rocked!
Queen cracks Cordova with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oliver Queen!
Oliver Queen retains his welterweight title!
Oliver Queen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -52-
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Cordova punishes Osborne's body with a nice straight punch.
Osborne throws a hook but Cordova avoids it easily.
Osborne throws a big shot that misses.
Osborne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cordova.
Osborne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cordova.
Cordova lands with a good body shot.
Cordova with a lazy takedown attempt
and Osborne counters with a straight right hand.
Osborne looks to throw the jab but Cordova is out of range.
Osborne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cordova to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Osborne misses.
Osborne avoids the body shot from Cordova.
It looked like Osborne was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cordova tries for a takedown but Osborne circles away easily
and Osborne counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Cordova gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osborne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cordova. #T1#
Cordova throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cordova not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cordova throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Cordova seems content to control.
Ground and pound from Cordova.
Osborne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cordova thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cordova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Osborne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cordova on the ground.
Cordova is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cordova is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Cordova passes to full mount!
Osborne wants to hold on but Cordova pushes him away.
Cordova punching from mount but Osborne doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Cordova unloading with bombs!
Cordova raining down hammerfists from mount.
Cordova putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T3#
Cordova is landing with some decent strikes but Osborne is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Osborne taking shots to the head.
Cordova is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cordova cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#ROC2#Osborne is rocked!
Cordova controlling his opponent.
Oh Osborne is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Cordova! Osborne is hurt baaadly! Cordova is firing away with more strikes - Osborne is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demetrius Cordova!
Zechariah Osborne was interviewed post fight and said 'I had COVID'. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -45-
Date: Mar 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Cordova scores with a nice right hand.
Cordova connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT#It looks like Eddie Odom has been cut.
Odom throws a right hand that misses
and Cordova counters with a straight right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cordova.
Nice takedown defense from Odom. No joy for Cordova on that attempt.
Cordova just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Odom closes the distance and pushes Cordova back into the cage.#BC#
Cordova's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Odom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cordova manages to avoid it.
Cordova throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cordova cracks Odom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A cross from Cordova lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Odom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cordova was well out of range. Poor timing from Odom.
Odom walks into a left hand. #TD#
Cordova gets a takedown into half guard.
Odom is looking for a sweep. Cordova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Cordova thows a huge punch but Odom dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cordova looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cordova slips a nice elbow through Odom's hands, connecting with Odom's forehead.
Cordova working the head and body with strikes.
Cordova is nestled in close to Odom, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Odom tries to get to full guard but Cordova has control of the leg.
Odom controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cordova trying to control the action but Odom is working from the bottom.
Cordova is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Cordova has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Odom on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cordova is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Well, if Cordova is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Cordova scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Odom can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cordova is looking to take a break and control but Odom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cordova seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Odom is trying to stand.
Odom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cordova.
Cordova working the head and body with strikes.
Cordova drops an elbow to the side of Odom's head.
Odom is refusing to be controlled, as Cordova sits in half guard.
Odom works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cordova chips away with some ground and pound.
Cordova has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cordova connects with a couple of short punches.
Cordova is working Odom over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Odom wants to sweep here but Cordova controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cordova working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Odom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cordova seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cordova scoring with some ground and pound.
Cordova lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cordova slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cordova controlling the position.
Cordova cracks Odom with a big right hand but Odom just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrius Cordova dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Odom's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Odom. Cordova does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Cordova.
Eddie Odom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Odom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cordova misses with an uppercut
and Odom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Demetrius Cordova is winning the standup battle so far.
Cordova lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Odom at a distance.
Cordova lands a glancing blow to the side of Odom's head.#KD#
Odom ducks straight into an uppercut from Cordova and tumbles to the canvas! It�s a flash knockdown though - Odom manages to regain guard straight away.
#ROC#Odom is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cordova seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Odom is still in real trouble! Can Cordova finish him?
Cordova loads up on a big left hand. Odom felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Cordova looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Odom can't hide his disappointment, as Cordova celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demetrius Cordova! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -36-
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Cordova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rog manages to avoid it.
Demetrius Cordova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cordova scores with a jab to the head.
Rog tries to clinch there but Cordova circles away.
Cordova tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rog sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cordova somewhat.
Cordova looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cordova misses with an uppercut.
Rog is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cordova with a body shot.
Cordova clobbers Rog with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD#
Cordova scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rog holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rog wants to get back to his feet.
Rog felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rog wants to improve his position but Cordova is controlling well.
Rog trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Rog is looking for a sweep. Cordova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cordova winds up and cracks Rog with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cordova throwing shots but Rog is blocking nicely.
Rog has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cordova is working away from the top position though.
Rog blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cordova.
Rog taking some punishment here, with Cordova in his half guard.
Rog blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cordova.
Cordova is taking a breather. Rog says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cordova thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rog is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Cordova throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cordova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cordova is looking to take a break and control but Rog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rog makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rog.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cordova's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rog working a defensive guard here.
Rog pulls Cordova in close to prevent any damage.
Cordova is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rog utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Rog keeping moving, preventing Cordova from controlling successfully.
Rog wants to stand but Cordova is controlling the position.
Cordova forces his way into half guard.
Rog blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cordova.
Cordova thows a huge punch but Rog dodges it nicely.
Cordova looks to land a strike but Rog avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cordova has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cordova landing some decent shots from guard.
Cordova trying to control but Rog is working from the bottom.
Cordova throws a strike but Rog rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Cordova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rog wants to stand but Cordova has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Cordova is looking for a triangle here but Rog uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cordova is not content to let Rog control the position.
Cordova on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cordova tries to get out of the position.
Cordova is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrius Cordova dominated that round.
That's time! Cordova's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cordova moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cordova.
Rog works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cordova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rog can do to turn this around?
Rog throws a jab when Cordova was well out of range.
Rog on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rog lands a really nice looking cross but Cordova seems unphased.
Rog defending well as Cordova loads up on a big left hand.
Cordova takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cordova manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rog misses with a body shot.
Cordova lands a jab.
Cordova jabs at Rog's body.
Cordova bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rog's head backwards.#T1#
Cordova is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rog.
Rog swings for the body but Cordova moves out of range.
Rog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cordova.
Cordova darts in looking for a takedown but Rog gets double underhooks and turns Cordova into the cage.
Cordova jumps guard but Rog turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrius Cordova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cordova fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rog throws a punch but it's blocked by Cordova.
Cordova blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rog lands a knee to the body.
Cordova misses with some punches.
Rog lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cordova or not.
Rog lands a knee to the body.
Rog blocks a body shot from Cordova.
Cordova can't find room to land a body shot as Rog controls the action.
Rog tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cordova avoids it.
Rog blocks an uppercut.
Rog misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rog tries to work over Cordova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Rog tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cordova avoids it.
Cordova looking to stall.
Cordova blocks an uppercut.
Rog is trying to break free.#TD#
Rog is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cordova is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rog to the mat. Rog regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cordova throwing strikes but missing.
Cordova throws a big right hand that misses.
Rog keeping moving, preventing Cordova from controlling successfully.
Rog looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES2#
Rog has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cordova has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Cordova is stalling here.
#T3#
Cordova blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cordova softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rog. #BC2#
Rog breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rog gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cordova.
Cordova misses with a takedown attempt
and Rog counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cordova on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rog is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cordova rather than just go for the knockout.
Cordova takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cordova shoots in but no luck this time.
Rog is looking to clinch but Cordova is avoiding it.
#TD#
Cordova drives through with a takedown into Rog's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cordova won't allow Rog to get back to his feet. #T4#
Cordova trying to control the position from guard on top but Rog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rog pulls Cordova in close to prevent any damage.
Rog lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Cordova looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rog passes into half guard.
Rog tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bal Rog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Rog tries to clinch up.
Jab from Cordova.
Cordova misses with a hook. Rog ducked under it nicely.
Cordova wants to clinch up but Rog keeps it at a distance.
Rog looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cordova throws a jab when Rog was well out of range.
It seemed like Rog was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cordova throws a hook but Rog avoids it easily.
A big right from Cordova misses.
Rog slips under a jab from Cordova.
Rog appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cordova tries to clinch up.
Donk. Cordova catches Rog right on the button with a cross.
Cordova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rog was well out of range. Poor timing from Cordova.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Cordova. Beautiful body shot.
Rog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cordova paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rog throws out a loose jab but Cordova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cordova swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rog fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bal Rog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Cordova throws a hook but Rog blocks it.#CL#
Cordova clinches with his opponent.
Rog swings wildly with an uppercut but Cordova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rog working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rog tries to land a knee to the head but Cordova blocks with his arms.
Rog stops a takedown attempt from Cordova.
A head punch on the inside from Cordova fails to land.
Rog gets underhooks to prevent Cordova's takedown attempt.
Rog unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rog misses with some punches.
Rog swings wildly with an uppercut but Cordova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cordova as Rog tries to tie him up.
Cordova tries to pull guard but Rog forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrius Cordova. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Cordova lands with a short shot to the head.
Cordova tries to pull guard but Rog won't allow it.
Cordova blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rog misses with a punch on the inside.
Rog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rog throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Rog.
Cordova lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cordova looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rog missing with knees to the body.
Rog tries to stall but Cordova uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rog tries to throw a body punch but Cordova avoids it by throwing Rog back against the cage. #TD#
Cordova gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rog is looking to stand up but Cordova isn't so interested in that idea.
Rog preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Cordova wants to control from the top but Rog keeps moving.
Cordova won't allow Rog to sweep him here.
Cordova is in close to Rog's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cordova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rog works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cordova lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cordova is standing up over Rog. Rog looks to escape but Cordova dives into side control.
Cordova with the ground and pound but Rog regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Cordova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rog keeps working. #T4#
Cordova lands with a punch from half guard.
Demetrius Cordova overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cordova thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rog is looking for a sweep. Cordova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rog keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cordova is looking to take a break and control but Rog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rog trying to hold on to Cordova's head to control him but Cordova postures up.
Rog is controlling Cordova's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rog wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demetrius Cordova showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cordova 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demetrius Cordova! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -26-
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Sommer scores with a body shot.
Sommer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cordova's head backwards.
Cordova looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Sommer misses the target.
Sommer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Cordova counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sommer won't be happy with that.
Cordova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sommer keeps working.
Cordova fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Cordova tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cordova fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Cordova are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sommer parries the strikes from Cordova easily there. Cordova is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sommer to escape.
Cordova working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sommer is trying to control Cordova's posture but Cordova avoids it. #T1#
Cordova in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cordova wants to control but Sommer is keeping him busy.
Cordova looking to control but instead Sommer has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Cordova throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sommer moves into full guard.
Cordova preventing the sweep.
Cordova throws a strike but Sommer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cordova has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sommer has passed into side control.
Cordova is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Sommer remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sommer gets to mount! Cordova was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Cordova can't escape the position.
Sommer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sommer prevents Cordova from getting the reversal.#T3#
Sommer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cordova regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Sommer seems content to control.
Cordova trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Cordova is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Cordova tries to hold on but Sommer pushes him away.
Cordova really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cordova can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cordova is still trying to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sommer controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trouble Sommer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Cordova closes the distance and clinches.
Cordova throws a punch but it's blocked by Sommer.
A frustrated look appears on Sommer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cordova blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cordova misses with the head strike.
Cordova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Cordova has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sommer clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Sommer manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Cordova pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sommer swats away the attempt to clinch by Cordova.
Sommer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sommer loads up on a big right hand but Cordova slips the punch.
Sommer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cordova.
Sommer is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Cordova lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cordova rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Sommer counter with a right hand.
Cordova throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Sommer to counter with a crisp jab.
Sommer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sommer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cordova momentarily.
Sommer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cordova was well out of range. Poor timing from Sommer.
Sommer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cordova.
Cordova swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cordova takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cordova throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Sommer to counter with a crisp jab.
Cordova throws a poor cross that misses
and Sommer counters with a nice uppercut.
Cordova rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sommer counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sommer throws a right and a left that Cordova avoids nicely.
Cordova shoots in for a takedown but Sommer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Demetrius Cordova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cordova looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Trouble Sommer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrius Cordova.#T2#
Sommer ducks under a wild hook from Cordova.
The crowd cheers as Cordova lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sommer doesn't seem phased though.
Cordova throws a lazy uppercut
and Sommer counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Cordova.
Sommer misses with an uppercut. Cordova saw that one coming.
Cordova misses with a takedown
letting Sommer counter with a right hand.
A big left from Sommer misses.
Cordova tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sommer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sommer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sommer. Cordova does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cordova throws a poor cross that misses
and Sommer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Cordova misses with a left hand
enabling Sommer to counter with a crisp jab.
Cordova misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Sommer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cordova rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sommer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sommer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cordova sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sommer lands a head shot.
Sommer thuds his right hand into Cordova's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sommer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cordova throws out the jab.
Cordova lands the left hand.
Trouble Sommer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cordova walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cordova shoots and misses
and Sommer counters with a straight right hand.
Cordova throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sommer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cordova connects with a body shot that sends Sommer's belly button to the back.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Sommer.
Sommer misses with an uppercut. Cordova saw that one coming.
Cordova fails with the takedown
and Sommer counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Sommer misses its intended target.
Cordova misses with a lunging right hand
and Sommer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cordova throws an off balance right hand
letting Sommer counter with a right hand.
Cordova thuds his right hand into Sommer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Sommer misses.
Cordova lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sommer throws a hook but Cordova avoids it easily.
Cordova rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sommer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trouble Sommer dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cordova throws the left hand but Sommer avoids the punch easily.
Sommer throwing a counter right hand but Cordova manages to avoid it.
Cordova looks to score with a jab to the body but Sommer is just out of range.
Sommer connects with a looping right hand.
Sommer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cordova works Sommer's body with a nice hook.
Cordova swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sommer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cordova shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sommer as he avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Sommer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sommer walks into a jab.
Trouble Sommer is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cordova with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Sommer to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sommer, as that shot connected.
Cordova misses with a body shot.
It looked like Sommer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cordova scores with a shot to the body.
Sommer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cordova can do to turn this around?#T1#
Cordova misses with a takedown attempt
letting Sommer counter with a right hand.
Trouble Sommer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrius Cordova.
Cordova lands a nice shot to the body.
Sommer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A shot to the body from Cordova misses
and Sommer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cordova thinking.
Cordova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sommer moves away.
Cordova gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sommer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cordova has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sommer loads up on a big right hand but Cordova slips the punch.
Sommer scores with a punch to the head.
Sommer moves out of range of the strikes.
Cordova scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cordova misses with a hook
and Sommer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Cordova is rocked!#T2#
Sommer lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Cordova falls backwards - clearly groggy! Sommer dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trouble Sommer!
Our winner, Trouble Sommer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -19-
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Cordova swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Webster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Cordova gets a double leg takedown into Webster's guard.
Cordova scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cordova postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cordova advances position into side control!
Cordova looks up at the clock and then as Webster takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cordova smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cordova grinds an elbow into Webster's temple.
A lull in the action here.
Cordova scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Webster to see if he's OK.
Cordova is looking to take a break and control but Webster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Webster is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Cordova cracks Webster with a big elbow.
Webster gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Webster is staying active underneath Cordova, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cordova lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Cordova there. #ROC#Webster is rocked!
Webster looks winded!
Cordova scores with a big shot! Webster's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Webster! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demetrius Cordova! |
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Event:
3SD 1
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Cordova with a poor takedown
and Macer counters with a nice uppercut.
Macer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cordova has his takedown stuffed
and Macer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cordova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Macer moves away.#TD2#
Cordova looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cordova postures up in Macer's guard and throws a big left but Macer blocks it.
Cordova postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Macer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cordova's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cordova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Macer wants to control from the top but Cordova keeps moving.
Macer passes into half guard.
Macer is thwarting Cordova's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Macer content to control rather than advance.
Cordova is refusing to be controlled, as Macer sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Cordova actively working from the bottom here.
Cordova is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Macer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Macer wants to take a breather but Cordova is having none of it.
Cordova tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Macer has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Macer avoids the attempt from Cordova to control.
Cordova tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cordova is squirming around, avoiding Macer's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Cordova wants to hold on but Macer pushes him away.
Cordova is looking to improve his position but Macer isn't that keen on the idea.
Cordova is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cordova is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cordova keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Macer trying to control but Cordova is having none of it.
Cordova is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Macer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cordova is trying desperately to improve position.
Macer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cordova has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Macer's lack of action.
Cordova works his way to full guard. Good work.
Macer trying to control the position from guard on top but Cordova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macer won't allow Cordova to sweep him here. #T5#
Macer wants to control from the top but Cordova keeps moving.
Macer postures up.
Macer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cordova working a defensive guard here.
Cordova is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cordova. #T6#
You can see the frustration on Macer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cordova looking to control but instead Macer has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Cordova thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Macer's head.
Cordova looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Macer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cordova sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cordova looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cordova is keen to just control but Macer is a slippery customer.#T7#
Macer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cordova.
Cordova not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Macer trying to control from the bottom.
Cordova throwing shots but Macer is blocking nicely.
Cordova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Macer keeps working.
Macer tries to roll over but Cordova keeps him under control.
Cordova missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cordova scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cordova is controlling the pace.
#T8##SUB2#
Cordova is working for a submission of some sort.
Cordova throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Macer is refusing to be controlled, as Cordova sits in half guard.
Macer wants to control but Cordova is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cordova looks for a takedown but Macer sprawls well.
Amadeus Macer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrius Cordova.#T9##TD2#
Cordova shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Macer's guard.
Cordova must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cordova wants to control from the top but Macer keeps moving.
Macer working a defensive guard here.
Macer is controlling Cordova's posture.
Cordova trying to control the position from guard on top but Macer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cordova throwing strikes but missing.
Cordova throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Demetrius Cordova.
I think Cordova has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 9:10
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 9:10
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demetrius Cordova! |
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