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Event:
IFA 16: Bar Brawl
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Southam has managed to clinch.
Southam gets underhooks to prevent Williams's takedown attempt.
Williams takes a knee right on the jaw!
Williams is looking for a takedown.
Williams changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Southam fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Koda Southam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tin Williams.
Southam moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Southam scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Southam leaves Williams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Williams shoots for a takedown but Southam saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Southam fails in his attempt to clinch.
Williams is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Southam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Southam darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.
Williams wants a takedown but no success here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Williams tries for a takedown but Southam manages to get underhooks.
Southam misses with a knee to the head.
Southam missing with knees to the body.
Southam lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Williams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Southam pulls his leg out and moves away.
Southam slaps away a takedown attempt from Williams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Williams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Southam is fending him off so far but Williams persists. Nope, Southam circles away and we're back to standing.
Southam scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Southam lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Williams backs up against the cage.
#ROC#Williams is rocked!
Southam drops Williams with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Williams! Southam dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koda Southam!
Koda Southam is the new bantamweight champion! |
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Event:
IFA 13: San Diego
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rocky Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Southam.
Southam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Southam looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Southam tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD2#
Johnson jumps into guard, dragging Southam to the mat.
Southam with a flurry of punches that miss.
Southam throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Johnson is working an open guard so Southam takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Southam.
Nice shot lands for Southam.
Southam throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily. #T1#
Southam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.#CL2#
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Johnson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Southam accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Southam throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Southam controlling from the top position.
Southam loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Johnson has Southam pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Southam got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Southam has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Southam postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Southam with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson pulls Southam in close to prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Southam accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Southam pushes his legs off easily.
Southam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Southam wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Southam throws Johnson to one side and escapes!
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Southam keeps it at a distance.
Southam seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Southam circles away quickly and effectively.
Southam is looking to counter with head kicks.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson unleashes a big counter combination but Southam bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Southam buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Southam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Southam sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johnson looks winded!#CL#
Southam darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Southam lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Southam misses with a knee strike.
#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Southam rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Southam scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Southam throws an elbow that misses.
Southam using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Southam with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Southam throws a knee to the head but misses.
Southam lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koda Southam dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Southam throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Southam is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Southam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Southam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson won't allow Southam to get back to his feet.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Southam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Southam keeps moving. #T1#
Johnson won't allow Southam to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Southam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Southam drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Southam tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice elbow from Southam. #CUT#It looks like Rocky Johnson has been cut.
Southam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Southam throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Southam tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Southam working Johnson over with knees to the body.
Southam wants to stall.
#T2#
Southam connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
Southam misses with a knee strike.
Southam throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Southam lands a knee to the body.
#TD#
Southam pulls guard successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES#
Southam uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Southam back into the cage.#TD2#
Johnson pulls guard effortlessly. #T3##SUB2#
Johnson working for a triangle but Southam defends it easily.
Southam is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.#SU#
Southam stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Southam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koda Southam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Johnson.
Southam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Johnson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Johnson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Southam.
Southam throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T4#
Southam slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Southam counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson misses with the body kick
and Southam counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Southam lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A punch combination from Southam misses.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Southam as he avoids it easily.
Southam throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CL#
Southam darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Southam lands an elbow inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koda Southam dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rocky Johnson's cut.
That's time! Southam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
A good leg kick by Southam. #CL#
Southam has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Southam lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Southam lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Southam blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Koda Southam has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Southam tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Southam lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Southam gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Southam with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Southam misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Southam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Southam closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Koda Southam is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Southam lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Koda Southam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Johnson.
Southam displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Southam counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Southam darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Southam lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Southam with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Southam. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Southam tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Southam lands a nice uppercut.
Southam looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Southam is defending well for now.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Southam gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Southam.
Southam landing knees to the head.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Southam smiles and moves away.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Southam tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Southam manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3##CL#
Southam forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Southam looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Southam connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
Southam taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Southam landing knees to the head.
Southam tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Southam controlling the action here for a moment.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4#
Southam with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Southam looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Southam tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Southam misses with a knee strike.
Southam fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Southam is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Southam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Southam works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Southam is looking to clinch.
Johnson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Southam defends it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koda Southam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Southam has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koda Southam! |
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Event:
IFA 9: Blizzard
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Wei shoots for a takedown but Southam saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Southam throws out the jab.
Wei shoots in for a takedown but Southam shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Southam stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Southam wants it to stay on the feet.
Koda Southam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
Southam leaves Wei with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Southam wants to clinch up but Wei keeps it at a distance.
Southam throws a hook but Wei avoids it easily.
Wei feints the counter takedown.
Southam swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei moves away from the strike by Southam.
Wei changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Southam fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wei, pushing him back against the cage.
Southam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wei has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Southam avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wei blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Southam throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weis head. #BC#
Southam manages to break the clinch.
Wei shoots in but Southam avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Southam doesn't manage to clinch there - Wei circles away.
Wei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Southam is looking to chop away at Wei's legs.
Wei has a takedown stuffed.
Southam throws a poor cross that misses
and Wei counters with a one-two to the body.
Southam tries to close the distance and clinch but Wei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Southam defends it well.
Southam doesn't manage to clinch there - Wei circles away.
Wei changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Southam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wei. #T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wei.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wei.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wei or perhaps it was just good defense by Southam, which made it look bad.
Southam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Southam scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Southam.
Wei keeps the fight on the outside.
Southam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wei swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Southam tries to close the distance and clinch but Wei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Southam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wei counters with a three punch combo that has Southam backing up. Southam nods at Wei to acknowledge the strikes.
Southam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Wei tries to counter it with a takedown but Southam pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Southam missing with a left hand there. Wei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Southam misses the shot to the body.
Wei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wei looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Southam avoids it really well and circles away.
Southam tries to clinch up.
Southam tries to close the distance and clinch but Wei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Southam.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Southam defends it well.#T4#
Wei avoids the head kick by Southam.
Southam misses with a wild body shot.
Southam tries to close the distance and clinch but Wei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Southam misses with a series of wild punches.
Wei feints the counter takedown.
Southam throws a series of strikes that have Wei backpedaling.
Southam throws a head kick that misses.
Southam fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wei.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Southam tries to clinch up but Wei circles away and keeps his distance.
Southam misses with an uppercut. Wei saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koda Southam dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Southam loads up on a big right hand but Wei slips the punch.
Wei feints the counter takedown.
Southam throws a sloppy head kick and Wei moves out of range easily.
Wei moves out of range of the strikes.
Wei changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Southam tries to avoid it but Wei manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Southam to the ground. Southam escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Southam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wei swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Southam misses with a hook. Wei ducked under it nicely.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Southam defends it well.
Southam is looking to clinch.
Southam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Southam defends it well.
Southam wants to land a leg kick but Wei is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Southam tries to clinch but Wei is having none of it.
Wei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Southam has managed to clinch.
Wei has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Southam avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Koda Southam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.#T1#
Wei is looking for a takedown.
Wei is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wei is looking to take this one to the mat.
Southam drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wei pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wei shoots in but no luck this time.
Wei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Southam defends it well.
Southam moves in looking to clinch but Wei pushes him off.
Southam lands with a good body shot.
Wei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Southam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wei can do to turn this around?
Southam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wei with the counter takedown but Southam avoids it easily.
Southam throws the left hand but Wei avoids the punch easily.
Wei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wei moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Southam throws a series of punches but Wei avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Southam pushes Wei up against the cage in a clinch.
Wei drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wei tries to score a body lock takedown but Southam shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Southam tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Southam misses with a short punch on the inside.
Southam looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wei stops a takedown attempt from Southam.
Wei is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Southam is defending well.
Wei is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wei is breathing heavily.
Southam stops a takedown attempt from Wei.
#T3#
Southam prevents a takedown attempt there.
Southam gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wei.
Southam prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wei wants to take the fight to the mat but Southam manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Southam throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wei blocks it with crossed arms.
Wei changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Southam fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Koda Southam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wei stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wei wants it to stay on the feet.
Southam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Southam defends it well.#T4#
Wei staying out of range there.
Koda Southam is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Southam fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wei, pushing him back against the cage.
Southam throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wei blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice elbow from Southam.
Southam content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Southam gets underhooks to prevent Wei's takedown attempt.
Southam is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Southam.
Southam gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wei.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Southam lands a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koda Southam dominated that second round.
That's time! Southam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Southam looks to score with a jab to the body but Wei is just out of range.
Southam is looking to clinch but Wei is avoiding it.
Southam wants to clinch up but Wei keeps it at a distance.
Wei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Southam tries for a takedown but Wei circles away easily#CL2#
and Wei moves into the clinch.
Wei is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Southam pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Southam tries a knee to the head but Wei blocks it.
#TD#
Southam pulls guard.
Wei lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wei drops back looking for a leg! Southam is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Southam manages to kick Wei off! Wei jumps back into Southam's guard.
Southam avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Southam working a defensive guard but Wei passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Wei is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Southam sees it coming and defends easily.
Wei prevents Southam from improving his position.#SUB2#
Wei is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Wei is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Southam is trying to control but Wei manages to pass to mount!
Wei raining down shots from the mount!
Wei unloading with bombs!#T2#
Southam can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Wei is working for a guillotine from mount but Southam frees his head quite easily.
Southam is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Wei is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Southam to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Southam shrugs it off.
Southam tries to buck Wei off but he can't manage it.
Southam manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Wei is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Southam sees it coming and defends easily.
Wei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Wei is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Southam makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Southam.
Wei with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Southam throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Wei has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Southam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wei is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wei is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Southam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wei on the ground.
Wei trying to control the position from guard on top but Southam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Wei is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Southam trying to keep a closed guard but Wei is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wei postures up and lands a big shot to Southam's brow.
Wei works over Southam with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Wei drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Southam dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Quek Wei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wei trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Southam is aware though and is defending well.
Koda Southam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Wei escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Southam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quek Wei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Southam 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koda Southam! |
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Event:
IFA 4: Birthday
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Southam as Bautista shoots in.
Nice uppercut lands for Southam. That snapped Bautista's head back.
Bautista avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bautista avoids the head kick by Southam.
#TD#
Bautista shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Southam looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bautista drops an elbow to the side of Southam's head.
Bautista takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bautista looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Southam on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bautista scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Southam manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bautista sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bautista working some strikes from top position.
Bautista 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.#T1#
Bautista postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bautista cracks Southam with a solid left hand.
Bautista with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bautista working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Southam has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Las Vegas. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bautista stopping the sweep attempt from Southam.
Bautista is working Southam over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Southam wants to sweep here but Bautista controlling him for the moment.
Bautista makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bautista makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bautista lands a couple of elbows.
Bautista trying to control but Southam is working from the bottom.
Southam trying to keep a closed guard but Bautista is proving a slippery customer.
Bautista content to stall in guard here.
Bautista preventing the sweep. #T2#
Bautista controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bautista postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bautista content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bautista stands up over Southam, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bautista working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bautista with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bautista's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bautista is in close to Southam's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bautista landing some decent shots from guard.
Bautista is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bautista is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bautista controlling from the top position.
Bautista might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bautista lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Southam has momentary wrist control but Bautista slips an elbow through the middle.
Bautista lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bautista postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bautista's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Southam can't keep his opponent in guard - Bautista advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bautista passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Southam!
Bautista lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Southam working to try and regain half guard.
Bautista connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bautista breaks from Southam's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T4#
Bautista with good strikes from the mount here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bautista lands with some strikes.
Southam really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Southam looks winded!
Bautista connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bautista content just to control the position here.
Southam is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bautista landing shots from mount.
Bautista raining down shots from the mount!
Bautista looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bautista is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bautista landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC#Southam is rocked!
Bautista punishing his opponent with strikes.
Southam is still in real trouble! Can Bautista finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Southam is in a horrible position here. Bautista smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Bautista dominated that round.
That's time! Bautista's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Bautista bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Southam on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Victor Bautista overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bautista creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
A big shot lands for Bautista! That's hurt Southam! Will he recover? Bautista fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Bautista! |
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Event:
IFA 2: Danger
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1#
That kick from Hanson tenderised Southam's leg. Southam is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hanson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Southam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanson throws a big counter combination but Southam scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hanson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hanson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hanson jabs at Southam's body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hanson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Southam has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hanson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Southam has Hanson pushed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hanson's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Southam tries to pull guard but Hanson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Southam pulls Hanson into guard.
Hanson wants to control from the top but Southam keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Southam can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hanson controls the pace.
Hanson preventing the sweep.
Southam pulls Hanson in to control the position.
Hanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Southam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanson stopping the sweep attempt from Southam.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Southam darts in and clinches Hanson up against the cage.
Southam tries to break the clinch but Hanson is controlling the position.
Southam tries to land a knee to the head but Hanson blocks with his arms.
Southam is trying to break the clinch but Hanson is controlling him.
Hanson is trying to push Southam away but Southam has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Southam tries to pull guard but Hanson holds him up against the cage and eventually Southam drops back down to his feet.
Mike Hanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koda Southam.
Southam tries to pull guard but Hanson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Southam looks winded!
Hanson is looking to break free of the clinch but Southam has double underhooks. #T3##TD2#
Southam manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hanson looking to sit in guard and control but Southam gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Southam stands up from Hanson's guard - Southam perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've been informed that Southam has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Hanson tries to keep at a distance but Southam has taken the fight into the clinch.
Southam wants a takedown but no success here.
Southam has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hanson tries to break the clinch but Southam is controlling the position.
Hanson can't break the clinch.
#T4#
Hanson tries to circle away but Southam has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Southam breaks from the clinch.
Hanson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Southam.
We've been told by Hanson's head coaches at Gladiator School that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A left and a right from Hanson both land. Nice combination.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown but Southam shows good takedown defense.
Southam changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown but Southam shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanson connects with a body shot that sends Southam's belly button to the back.#TD#
Hanson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hanson lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanson trying to control but Southam is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hanson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Southam takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Southam tries a head kick but it misses.
Southam misses with a head kick.
Hanson lands a right hook to the body.
Hanson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hanson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Southam sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hanson somewhat.
Hanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Southam can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Southam.
Mike Hanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanson throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1##TD#
Hanson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Southam is breathing heavily.
Hanson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Southam does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hanson trying to pass the guard but Southam defending well.
Southam works his way to full guard. Good work.
Southam managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Hanson wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Southam's closed guard. He's half up but Southam has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Southam pivots and extends the arm, Hanson falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Southam! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Koda Southam! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Southam fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Southam is breathing heavily.
Wayne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Southam fakes the leg kick and cracks Wayne in the body.
Southam is looking to clinch.
Wayne is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Southam is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wayne to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Wayne jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Wayne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wayne looking for a guillotine here but Southam defends easily.
Wayne looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Southam trying to control the position from guard on top but Wayne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Wayne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wayne tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Wayne closes the distance and clinches.
Wayne is working Southam over against the cage.
Wayne tries to score a body lock takedown but Southam shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wayne stalling the fight.
#BC2#
Wayne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Wayne darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wayne trying to pass the guard but Southam defending well. #T3#
Wayne wants to take a breather but Southam is having none of it. #SUB2#
Wayne is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Southam is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wayne pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Wayne wants to work for an arm triangle but Southam is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Wayne looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Wayne is working for a kimura but Southam is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Wayne is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Southam defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Wayne dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Wayne shoots in looking for a takedown. Southam tries to sprawl out of it but Wayne keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Southam manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wayne shoots in and drives through. Southam sprawls well.#CL2#
Wayne rushes Southam and presses him up against the cage.
Wayne has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Southam is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Koda Southam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Wayne.#BC2#
Wayne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wayne fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And Southam counters with a quick kick to the body but Wayne blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wayne.
Southam throws a big counter combination but Wayne scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wayne throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Southam's waist but Southam gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wayne off to one side.
Southam lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Wayne throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Southam's waist but Southam gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wayne off to one side.
Wayne shoots in but Southam avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wayne tries to score a power double leg takedown but Southam sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wayne somewhat.#CL2#
Wayne instigates a clinch.
Southam throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Southam wants to take the fight to the mat but Wayne manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wayne has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Southam after a bit of a struggle. #T2##BC2#
Wayne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Southam stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Wayne closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Wayne drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Southam got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wayne has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Southam has managed to get both his arms back between Wayne's legs - danger averted.
Wayne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wayne throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Southam preventing the sweep.
Southam loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Wayne wants to stand up but Southam is controlling him.
Southam preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Wayne closes the distance and clinches.
Wayne is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Southam gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Wayne jumps guard.
Wayne wants to stand up but Southam is controlling him.
Wayne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Southam trying to control the position from guard on top but Wayne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Southam won't allow Wayne to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Wayne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Southam postures up.
Wayne keeping moving, preventing Southam from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Wayne shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Southam's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Southam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wayne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Southam is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Wayne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Wayne tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Wayne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wayne is trying to drag Southam to the mat but Southam just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Southam jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wayne walks away with a smile on his face. Southam gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Southam avoids a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Wayne moves into range and clinches up with Southam.#TD2#
Wayne jumps guard and drags Southam to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne looking to control.
Wayne looking for a sweep. Not yet Wayne, not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Wayne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Wayne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wayne pulls Southam in close to his closed guard and prevents Southam from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wayne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Wayne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Southam defends well.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wayne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wayne tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wayne shoots for a double leg takedown but Southam sprawls well. He's pushed Wayne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Koda Southam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Wayne.
Wayne tries to score a power double leg takedown but Southam sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wayne somewhat.
Southam lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Wayne rushes Southam and presses him up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Wayne.
Wayne fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Wayne has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Southam uses from the top position.
Southam won't allow Wayne to sweep him here. #T3#
Wayne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wayne had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Southam defends it easily.
Wayne is pulling down on Southam's head. It's preventing any offense from Southam, at least for the moment.
Wayne trying to control the position.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wayne is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Southam is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Wayne instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Wayne breaks the clinch.
Wayne dives in and grabs Southam's left leg, looking for a takedown. Southam pushes down on Wayne's head and hops out.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Southam as he avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Southam stuffs the takedown.
Wayne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Southam manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Wayne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wayne 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Wayne! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Master has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Southam pulls Master into guard.
Master has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Southam bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Master's guard. #REVB#
Southam sitting in guard here, content to control.
Southam sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Master's guard.
Master avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Southam.
Master avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Southam.
Southam moves nicely into side control.
Southam advances nicely into full mount.
Southam controlling from mount.
You get the feeling that Master really doesn't like being in this position too much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Southam content just to control the position here.
Southam sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Southam cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Master is trying to stand.
Master really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Southam throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T1#
Master tries to buck Southam off but he can't manage it.
Southam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU2#
Southam stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #CL2#
Southam has Master up against the cage in a clinch.
Master lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Southam wants a takedown.
Master swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Master misses with the head strike.
Master makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Master lands an uppercut.
Southam wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Master has him pressed against the cage.
Master working aggressively here.
Southam blocks an uppercut.
Master lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Southam breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Southam closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Southam blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Southam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Southam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Master as he avoids it easily.
Master throws a nice looking combination but Southam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Southam rushes Master and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Master escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Master tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Southam paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Southam has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Southam.
Southam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Master managing to block the knees to the body from Southam.
Master fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Master scores with a nice hook to the head.
Southam is trying to drag Master to the mat but Master just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kimchi Master has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koda Southam.
Master lands with a right to the head. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Master.
#BC#
Master breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Southam swats away the attempt to clinch by Master.
Kimchi Master seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Master closes the distance and pushes Southam back into the cage.#TD2#
Southam jumps guard and drags Master to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Southam pulls Master in to control the position.
Southam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Master manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Master avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Master is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Southam thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Master is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Southam is controlling him. #T4#
Southam is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Master wants to stand and escape but Southam is having none of it.
Southam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU2#
Southam gets to his feet. Master looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Master scores with a crisp jab that stopped Southam in his tracks. #CL#
Master pushes Southam up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Master pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Southam misses with a takedown
and Master connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Southam looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Master lands a glancing blow to the side of Southam's head.
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 Kimchi Master will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Master clinches.
A short right from Master on the inside.
Southam jumps guard but Master turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Master lands a left hand that snaps the head of Southam backwards.
Southam drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Master gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Southam jumps guard but Master stands there with Southam around his waist. Southam gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kimchi Master has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koda Southam.
Southam has Master pushed against the cage.
Master misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Southam has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Master.
Master misses with the head strike.
Southam is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Master to keep the fight standing.
Master blocks a body shot from Southam.
Southam blocks a body shot from Master. #T1#
Southam has had enough of the clinch but Master keeps him there for the moment.
Master makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Southam tries to pull guard but Master won't allow it.
Southam is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Master pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Master is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Southam can do to turn this around?
Southam is breathing heavily.
Master misses with a short punch on the inside.
Master gets through Southam's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Southam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Master misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Master manages to break the clinch.
Master wants to clinch up but Southam keeps it at a distance.
Southam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Master was well out of range. Poor timing from Southam.
Master fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Master rushes Southam and presses him up against the cage.
Master tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Southam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Master lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Master lands a body shot. #T2#
Southam working hard to break the clinch.
Southam has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Master pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Southam throws a lazy head kick
and Southam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Master closes the distance and clinches.
Kimchi Master has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Southam takes a shot to the head.
Master lands with a left to the head.
Master scores with a nice hook to the head.
Master has a couple of punches blocked by Southam.
A nice right hand lands inside from Master. #BC#
Master breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Southam jumps guard and drags Master to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Southam looking to control.
Southam wants to sweep here but Master controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Master trying to stand up but can't free himself from Southam's guard.#SUB2#
Master got a little sloppy there for a moment and Southam has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Master has managed to get both his arms back between Southam's legs - danger averted.
Master wanted to stand there but Southam had control of the position.
Master 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kimchi Master is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Southam has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Master finds it's way round the side to connect with Southam's head.
Master is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Master closes the distance and pushes Southam back into the cage.#TD2#
Southam pulls guard.
Master wants to stand but Southam is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Master knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Southam on the ground.
Southam seems keen to control Master's posture.
Master would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimchi Master dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Southam swats away the attempt to clinch by Master.
Master wants to clinch.
Master swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Master is looking to clinch.
Koda Southam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Southam wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Southam.
Master appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Southam feints and then cracks Master's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Master down.
Master stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Southam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kimchi Master is winning the standup battle so far.
Southam swings for the body but Master moves out of range.
#T1#
Southam tries to close the distance and clinch but Master swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Master scores with a punch to the head.
Master avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Southam.
Southam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Southam looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Master is looking to clinch.
Southam looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kimchi Master has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koda Southam.
Master thuds his right hand into Southam's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Master cracks Southam with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Master closes the distance and pushes Southam back into the cage.
Master lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Southam drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T2#
Master lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Southam backwards.
Master lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Master misses with a short punch on the inside.
Southam drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Southam takes a shot to the head.
Master lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Master lands a shoulder strike.
Master lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Master.
Master lands a hook that snaps the head of Southam backwards.
Master gets through Southam's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Master makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Master lands a right hand.
Master lands a left hand that snaps the head of Southam backwards. #BC#
Master pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Master connects with a right hand. Southam shakes it off.#ROC#Southam is rocked!
Master weaves into range and cracks Southam right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Southam goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Master is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimchi Master! |
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