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Event:
JF 45 - New Year New Korbin
Date: Jan 01, 2025 |
#R1# Hanma shoots in looking for a takedown but Ertman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hanma's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Ertman scores with a sloppy right hand. Hanma should have avoided that one. Hanma is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ertman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Ertman scores with a hook to the body. Hanma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Nice cross by Ertman. Ertman throws a monster overhand right that drops Hanma! Ertman follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erwin Ertman! During a confident post fight interview, Erwin Ertman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
JF 38 - Valverde vs Hanma
Date: Dec 22, 2024 |
#R1# Hanma tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valverde swivels and escapes. Hanma shoots in and drives through. Valverde sprawls well. Hanma looks for a takedown but Valverde sprawls well. Carlos Valverde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baki Hanma. Hanma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Valverde. Hanma drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Valverde defends it well. Hanma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valverde paws at him with a jab and circles away. Valverde shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2# Hanma is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Valverde's half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Hanma seems to be working for a kimura but Valverde defends the submission attempt. Hanma thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Valverde's head. #T1##ES# Valverde has one foot on Hanma's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Valverde leaves Hanma with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2# Hanma drives through with a takedown into guard. Hanma being controlled here momentarily. Hanma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Valverde preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Valverde wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Valverde has his foot on Hanma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hanma works his way back into a safe position though.#T2# Hanma throwing strikes from guard but Valverde blocks nicely. Hanma is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Hanma throws a big right hand that misses. Hanma landing some decent shots from guard. Hanma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Hanma postures up in Valverde's guard and throws a big left but Valverde blocks it. Valverde has momentary wrist control but Hanma slips an elbow through the middle. Hanma throws a big right hand that misses. Hanma works over Valverde with some ground and pound from guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Valverde preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Valverde is pulling down on Hanma's head to control his posture. #T3# Hanma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Hanma postures up.
Hanma tries to free his leg and advance position but Valverde is retaining full guard. Hanma slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Hanma tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Hanma working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Hanma creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Valverde sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Hanma working the head and body with strikes. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4# Hanma lands a few punches from side control. An elbow from Hanma crashes against the mat.
Hanma working the ground and pound but Valverde is defending the strikes. You can see the frustration on Valverde's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Valverde takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Hanma trying to control the position but Valverde is working away. Hanma misses with the ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hanma connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Valverde some visible discomfort.
Hanma landing a few strikes. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baki Hanma dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL# Valverde closes the distance and clinches. Hanma looking for a takedown. #TD# Valverde has hold of one of Hanma's legs. Hanma is fighting the takedown attempt but Valverde gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Hanma throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Hanma doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hanma tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB# Valverde thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Hanma throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hanma keeping moving, preventing Valverde from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Valverde won't allow Hanma to get back to his feet. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hanma can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU# Valverde gets to his feet. Hanma looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD# Valverde drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T1# Hanma keeping moving, preventing Valverde from controlling successfully. Valverde won't allow Hanma to get back to his feet. Baki Hanma has got the better of the ground game so far. Hanma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valverde is one step ahead there. Hanma is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Valverde is controlling him. Hanma striking off his back but it's not causing Valverde any problems. Hanma is trying to control the position but Valverde postures up. Hanma scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Hanma wants to stand up but Valverde is controlling him. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Valverde lands a jab-cross combination. #T2# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Valverde. Hanma fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valverde avoids it really well and circles away. Hanma slaps away a takedown attempt from Valverde, before circling back to the center of the mat. Hanma shoots in looking for a takedown but Valverde manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hanma's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. It looked like Valverde was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Carlos Valverde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baki Hanma.#T3# Valverde shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hanma sprawls well. Hanma wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Valverde gets slowly back to his feet. Carlos Valverde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hanma darts in looking for a takedown but Valverde gets double underhooks and turns Hanma into the cage. Valverde tries for a takedown but Hanma sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Hanma fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Hanma tries to clinch there but Valverde circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Valverde. No joy for Hanma on that attempt. Hanma is breathing heavily.#T4# Hanma shoots in and drives through. Valverde sprawls well. Hanma is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Valverde. Carlos Valverde is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Valverde darts in looking for a takedown but Hanma gets double underhooks and turns Valverde into the cage. Valverde gets underhooks to prevent Hanma's takedown attempt.
#BC# Valverde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hanma throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valverde's waist but Valverde gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hanma off to one side. Valverde shoots in looking for a takedown. Hanma tries to sprawl out of it but Valverde keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hanma manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2# Hanma forces Valverde back against the cage and clinches. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Valverde dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Hanma shoots in looking for a takedown. Valverde tries to sprawl out of it but Hanma keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valverde manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Hanma shoots in for a double leg but Valverde sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL# Hanma tries to keep at a distance but Valverde has taken the fight into the clinch. Valverde is looking for a takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hanma looking for a takedown. Carlos Valverde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baki Hanma. Hanma has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Valverde after a bit of a struggle. Valverde gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hanma.
Hanma gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Valverde.
Hanma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Hanma wants a takedown.
Valverde prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD# Valverde tightens his grip and picks Hanma up, before dumping him to the ground. Hanma manages to land in guard. Valverde content to stall in guard here. Valverde trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Hanma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valverde is aware though and is defending well. Hanma wants to stand but Valverde is controlling the position. #ES2# Hanma kicks Valverde off and gets to his feet. #T2##TD# Valverde closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. This has been an exciting period of action! You can see the frustration on Hanma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB# Valverde tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Hanma looks to move to half guard but instead Valverde has passed into mount! Damn! Valverde landing strikes, looking to finish! Hanma working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB# Valverde is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hanma to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hanma shrugs it off. Hanma is desperately trying to improve his position but Valverde has a good base and remains in mount.#T3##SUB# Valverde with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SU# Valverde stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. Valverde swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanma. Valverde appears to be looking for a big counter. Hanma looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL# Valverde gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4# Hanma wants a takedown.
#BC# Valverde breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hanma stuffs the takedown. Valverde tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hanma sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Valverde somewhat. Carlos Valverde is winning the standup battle so far. Valverde fails with a takedown attempt. Hanma tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Valverde keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Valverde changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight! Carlos Valverde showed his dominance in that final round. I think Valverde 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28 Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Valverde! Carlos Valverde retains his featherweight title! |
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Event:
New Dawn - King Gibbs vs Boone
Date: Dec 13, 2024 |
#R1# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hanma. Hanma slaps away a takedown attempt from Idrizaj, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2# Hanma moves into the clinch.#TD2# Hanma has hold of one of Idrizaj's legs. Idrizaj is fighting the takedown attempt but Hanma gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Hanma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hanma chips away with some ground and pound. Hanma is looking to work some ground and pound but Idrizaj has wrist control. Idrizaj trying to control the position.
#T1# Hanma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Idrizaj swivels though and keeps the full guard. Hanma trying to control but Idrizaj is working from the bottom. Idrizaj avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Hanma wanted to stand there but Idrizaj had control of the position. Hanma throwing strikes from guard but Idrizaj blocks nicely. Idrizaj preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Hanma distracts Idrizaj with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Hanma is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Hanma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Hanma with a nice head shot there. Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Idrizaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hanma with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Idrizaj utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Hanma is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Hanma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Hanma landing with the ground and pound. Hanma working some strikes from top position. Hanma lands a couple of elbows. Hanma chips away with some ground and pound.#T3# Hanma lands a couple of digs. Idrizaj utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Idrizaj is breathing heavily. Hanma wants to control from the top but Idrizaj keeps moving. Hanma wants to stand but Idrizaj has a closed guard, so he can't escape. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Hanma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Hanma makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Idrizaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hanma content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4# Hanma scoring with some ground and pound. Hanma scoring with some ground and pound. Hanma stays in close to Idrizaj's body and controls the position. Hanma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Hanma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Hanma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Idrizaj looking for a sweep. Not yet Idrizaj, not yet. Hanma with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Hanma works over Idrizaj with some ground and pound from guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hanma working some strikes from top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hanma with a flurry of punches that miss. Hanma trying to control but Idrizaj is working from the bottom. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baki Hanma 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# Hanma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Idrizaj tries to avoid it but Hanma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Idrizaj to the ground. Idrizaj escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Jakup Idrizaj is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Idrizaj circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hanma throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Idrizaj's waist but Idrizaj gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hanma off to one side. Idrizaj throws a counter high kick but Hanma was just alert enough to avoid it. Idrizaj shoots in for a double leg but Hanma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Hanma tries for a takedown but Idrizaj sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Idrizaj wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Jakup Idrizaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baki Hanma. Hanma fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Idrizaj avoids it really well and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Idrizaj misses with a takedown #TD2# and Hanma counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hanma. #T1# Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Idrizaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hanma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Idrizaj is trying to keep Hanma in close.
#SUB# Idrizaj looking for a guillotine here but Hanma defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Hanma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Hanma postures up and lands a big shot to Idrizaj's brow. Hanma postures up and lands a big shot to Idrizaj's brow. Idrizaj keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully. Hanma scoring with punches to the head and body. Baki Hanma has got the better of the ground game so far. Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Idrizaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Idrizaj has momentary wrist control but Hanma slips an elbow through the middle. Hanma working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Hanma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Idrizaj swivels though and keeps the full guard. Idrizaj looking to control.
#T3# Hanma is working Idrizaj over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Idrizaj trying to control the position.
Hanma with a nice head shot there. Hanma throws a big right hand that misses. Hanma trying to control but Idrizaj is working from the bottom. Idrizaj utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Idrizaj has momentary wrist control but Hanma slips an elbow through the middle. Hanma is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Hanma content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ES# Idrizaj has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hanma off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T4# Hanma looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Idrizaj is fending him off so far but Hanma persists. Nope, Idrizaj circles away and we're back to standing. Idrizaj stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Idrizaj wants it to stay on the feet. It looked like Idrizaj was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2# Hanma has closed the distance and engaged Idrizaj in a clinch.
Idrizaj can't break the clinch.
Hanma tries for a takedown. No joy.
Idrizaj is trying to push Hanma away but Hanma has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Hanma keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Idrizaj's efforts to push away. Idrizaj wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hanma wants a takedown.
Hanma is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Idrizaj gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Hanma wants to take the fight to the mat but Idrizaj manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baki Hanma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Hanma looks for a takedown but Idrizaj sprawls well. Hanma has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Idrizaj with the inside leg kick. Hanma shoots in looking for a takedown but Idrizaj manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hanma's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL# Idrizaj moves into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hanma is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Idrizaj is defending well. Jakup Idrizaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baki Hanma. Idrizaj is trying to break free. Hanma tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD# Idrizaj decides to pull guard. #T1# Idrizaj wants to get back to his feet but Hanma is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Hanma postures up.
Idrizaj avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Hanma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Idrizaj looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Hanma lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Hanma working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Idrizaj's head. Idrizaj keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully. Hanma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Idrizaj is keeping the position for now. Hanma is working Idrizaj over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2# Hanma distracts Idrizaj with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Hanma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Idrizaj keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully. Hanma wants to stand but Idrizaj is controlling his posture from full guard. Hanma landing some decent shots from guard. Idrizaj preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Hanma slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Hanma stops Idrizaj from standing up. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Hanma shoots in but Idrizaj avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2# Hanma fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Idrizaj to the ground. Hanma is now in Idrizaj's guard. Hanma lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Idrizaj controls Hanma momentarily but Hanma frees himself. Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Idrizaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# Hanma lands a couple of digs. Hanma engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Hanma keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Idrizaj's head. Hanma throwing strikes but missing. Hanma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hanma working some strikes from top position. Jakup Idrizaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Baki Hanma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Hanma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight! Baki Hanma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Hanma 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baki Hanma! |
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Event:
JF 28 - Revenge for Gibbs
Date: Dec 04, 2024 |
#R1# Hanma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Waters tries to avoid it but Hanma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Waters to the ground. Waters escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Hanma shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Waters sprawls well. Waters wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hanma gets slowly back to his feet. Hanma displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Waters. Nice takedown defense from Hanma. No joy for Waters on that attempt. Hanma feints the counter takedown.#TD2# Hanma is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Waters's half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hanma sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Waters defending well though. Hanma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Hanma is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hanma lands strikes from half guard. Waters really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1# Hanma seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Waters is looking to improve his position.
Waters 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. Hanma frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Hanma tries to control but Waters wriggling away. The referee warns Waters that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hanma with shots to the head and body - Waters looks very uncomfortable down there. Hanma putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#Waters is rocked! Hanma working away from the top, dropping strikes. Oh Waters is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Waters wants to control but Hanma is having none of it.#T2# Waters seems to have got his legs back now. Hanma scoring with strikes but Waters is staying in there. A big strike lands for Hanma! That's really hurt Waters and he's turned his back - Hanma keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Hanma jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baki Hanma! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
#R1# Zinchenko tries for a takedown but Hanma circles away easily#TD2# and Hanma decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zinchenko's guard. Zinchenko 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. Hanma chips away with some ground and pound. Zinchenko keeping full guard, as Hanma tries to pass. Hanma sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB# Zinchenko working for a triangle but Hanma defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zinchenko has momentary wrist control but Hanma slips an elbow through the middle. Hanma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Zinchenko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1# Hanma with a nice head shot there. Hanma content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Hanma postures up.
Hanma postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Hanma is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Hanma stays in close to Zinchenko's body and controls the position. Zinchenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hanma lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Hanma with a nice head shot there. Hanma lands a couple of elbows. Hanma postures up in Zinchenko's guard and throws a big left but Zinchenko blocks it. Hanma cracks Zinchenko with a solid left hand. Zinchenko tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2# Hanma is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Zinchenko is breathing heavily. Hanma keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zinchenko's head. Hanma postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Hanma works over Zinchenko with some ground and pound from guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hanma lands a couple of elbows. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hanma's corner. There ya go! There ya go! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hanma stands and throws Zinchenko's legs to the side, diving into side control. Hanma lands some shots froms side control. Hanma working the ground and pound. Hanma takes a little break here. Zinchenko wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Zinchenko takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T3# Hanma is chipping away with strikes.
Hanma lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zinchenko down.
Hanma is working Zinchenko over with some ground and pound from side control. Zinchenko taking punishment in the form of punches.
Zinchenko taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB2# Hanma tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Hanma in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Hanma lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Hanma is putting a hurting on Zinchenko here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4# Zinchenko trying to control but Hanma flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Hanma connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Zinchenko to escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zinchenko covers up after that shot from Hanma.
Hanma throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Zinchenko!
Hanma lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC2#Zinchenko is rocked! Hanma slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Oh Zinchenko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Hanma lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #SUB2# Zinchenko fending off the submission attempt from Hanma. Hanma lands punches and elbows. Zinchenko covers up after that shot from Hanma.
Zinchenko seems to have got his legs back now. Zinchenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Hanma lands strikes to the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baki Hanma dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2# Hanma shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hanma was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Hanma is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Hanma working the ground and pound from side control. Hanma moves into full mount! Hanma postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zinchenko looks a forlorn figure.
Hanma landing strikes from the mount and Zinchenko is in trouble! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hanma landing strikes from the mount and Zinchenko is in trouble! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hanma lands a big shot to the head and Zinchenko winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Baki Hanma! |
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