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Event:
UFF 12: Dje vs Artu
Date: May 10, 2025 |
#R1##CL# Sutton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gadzhiev misses with an elbow strike.
Sutton lands an elbow that stopped Gadzhiev in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Elvin Gadzhiev has been cut.#BC# Sutton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Sutton scores with a punch to the head.#CL# Sutton has managed to clinch.
Sutton lands an elbow inside that Gadzhiev shrugs off. #TD2# Gadzhiev pulls guard. Sutton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Sutton trying to control but Gadzhiev is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Gadzhiev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sutton defends it easily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gadzhiev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Gadzhiev wants to sweep here but Sutton controlling him for the moment. Sutton passes into half guard. Gadzhiev regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1# Sutton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Sutton wants to control from the top but Gadzhiev keeps moving. Sutton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gadzhiev is keeping the position for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gadzhiev wants to sweep here but Sutton controlling him for the moment. Gadzhiev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sutton. Sutton preventing the sweep. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gadzhiev is on top in guard.
#REVB# Gadzhiev controlling from the top position. Sutton seems keen to control Gadzhiev's posture.#T2##SUB2# Gadzhiev 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. Sutton tries to strike from the bottom.
Sutton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Gadzhiev passes Sutton's left leg - he's now in half guard. Gadzhiev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Sutton is looking to control Gadzhiev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sutton avoid being mounted? The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Gadzhiev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sutton has managed to free his arm - good work. Sutton is looking to escape.#T3# Sutton wants to control but Gadzhiev is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2# Gadzhiev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sutton is just riding it out for now. Gadzhiev eventually gives up the hold. Sutton is doing well to control the position and prevent Gadzhiev from advancing to side control. Sutton landing strikes from the bottom. Sutton trying to control here.
#SUB2# Gadzhiev 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.
Sutton wants to control but Gadzhiev is keeping busy.
#T4# Sutton is trying to stand up here but Gadzhiev is controlling him well. Sutton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gadzhiev on the ground. Sutton wants to control but Gadzhiev is keeping busy and won't allow it. Gadzhiev stops Sutton from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2# Gadzhiev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sutton defends it well. #SUB2# Gadzhiev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sutton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gadzhiev. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sutton is trying to stand up here but Gadzhiev is controlling him well. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elvin Gadzhiev dominated that round. The cut man is working on Elvin Gadzhiev's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL# Sutton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gadzhiev, pushing him back against the cage. Sutton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gadzhiev's defenses. Gadzhiev misses with a punch to the body.
#BC# Sutton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gadzhiev is defended easily by Sutton. Valentin Sutton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sutton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gadzhiev. Gadzhiev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sutton defends it well. Sutton clobbers Gadzhiev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Sutton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Gadzhiev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sutton finds it's way round the side to connect with Gadzhiev's head. Valentin Sutton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sutton throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL# Sutton closes the distance and clinches. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC# Sutton manages to break the clinch.
Gadzhiev takes one to the chin there.#T1# Sutton throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2# so Gadzhiev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Sutton wants to stand and escape but Gadzhiev is having none of it. Gadzhiev wants to control from the top but Sutton keeps moving. Elvin Gadzhiev has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2# Gadzhiev 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. Sutton is looking to stand up but Gadzhiev isn't so interested in that idea. Gadzhiev forces his way into half guard.#SUB# Sutton looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Gadzhiev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gadzhiev prevents Sutton from standing back up.
#T2# Gadzhiev trying to pass the guard but Sutton defending well. Sutton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sutton tries to get out of the position. Sutton pushes Gadzhiev off looking to stand but Gadzhiev dives back in and keeps control.
Sutton is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2# Gadzhiev in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sutton tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gadzhiev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Elvin Gadzhiev! |
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Event:
UFF Fight Night 7
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1# Coetzee blocks a head kick by Sutton.
A lazy left from Sutton finds it's target. Horrible takedown attempt by Coetzee or perhaps it was just good defense by Sutton, which made it look bad. Coetzee shoots in for a takedown but Sutton shows good takedown defense. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Sutton misses with a hook. Coetzee ducked under it nicely. Coetzee shoots in for a takedown but Sutton shows good takedown defense. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willem Coetzee. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sutton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sutton tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD# Coetzee feints and as Sutton raises his hands in defense, Coetzee changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Coetzee distracts Sutton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. 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! Coetzee won't allow Sutton to get back to his feet. Sutton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Coetzee looking to pass the guard. Sutton wants to sweep here but Coetzee controlling him for the moment. Sutton wants to stand up but Coetzee is controlling him. Coetzee connects with a couple of short punches. Sutton is looking to stand up but Coetzee isn't so interested in that idea. #T1# Sutton is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Coetzee chips away with some ground and pound. Coetzee is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Coetzee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sutton can do anything to dispel that myth. Coetzee working some strikes from top position.#SUB2# Sutton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Coetzee is working Sutton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Coetzee is working Sutton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Coetzee won't allow Sutton to get back to his feet. Sutton has momentary wrist control but Coetzee slips an elbow through the middle. Sutton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coetzee is one step ahead there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Coetzee is fighting to break Sutton's control of his arms but Sutton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Coetzee is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Coetzee is in close to Sutton's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2# Coetzee works over Sutton with some ground and pound from guard. Coetzee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Coetzee working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sutton's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Coetzee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sutton is keeping the position for now. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Coetzee's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Sutton is looking to stand up but Coetzee isn't so interested in that idea. Coetzee lands a couple of digs. Coetzee landing with the ground and pound. Coetzee is in close to Sutton's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC#Sutton is rocked! Coetzee lands a couple of elbows. Coetzee slips nicely into half guard. Sutton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Coetzee scores with a couple of nice shots. Coetzee takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Sutton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Coetzee wants to pass the guard but Sutton is defending well. Coetzee takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3# Sutton is trying to stand up here but Coetzee is controlling him well. Sutton has hold of Coetzee's hands but Coetzee slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Coetzee working the head and body with strikes. Sutton is trying to maintain the position but Coetzee is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2# Sutton looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Coetzee 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. Sutton wants to control but Coetzee is keeping busy and won't allow it. Coetzee landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Sutton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Coetzee passes to side control. Sutton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Coetzee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Sutton wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Sutton can't do much from the bottom here. Sutton is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Coetzee lands a few punches from side control. Sutton is working to avoid the ground and pound but Coetzee connects with a decent elbow. Sutton is still in real trouble! Can Coetzee finish him?#T4# Coetzee working the head and body with strikes. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Coetzee cracks Sutton with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Coetzee immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Sutton is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Coetzee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willem Coetzee! Willem Coetzee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
#R1##TD2# Aliyev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Aliyev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Sutton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sutton tries to get out of the position. Sutton can't do much from the bottom here. Aliyev in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Aliyev lands a decent elbow from side control. Sutton is trying to get back to his feet. Sutton wants to control but Aliyev postures up. Aliyev landing strikes. Aliyev works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Aliyev is putting a hurting on Sutton here, landing some big shots from side control. Sutton taking punishment in the form of punches.
Aliyev working the body and head with strikes. #ROC2#Sutton is rocked! Aliyev scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Sutton is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Aliyev can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yusif Aliyev! |
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Event:
Old Man Li Needs His Juice
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1##CL# Inoue rushes Sutton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Sutton looks to throw an elbow but misses. Inoue blocks the elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Sutton looks to throw an elbow but misses. Inoue on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Inoue lands a shot to the body. Inoue lands with a left to the head. Inoue working aggressively here.
Inoue fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sutton blocking some punches.
Sutton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Inoue tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sutton's elbow. Sutton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Inoue scores with a shot to the side of Sutton's head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Inoue. A short right from Inoue. Inoue being controlled against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sutton. Inoue prevents a body shot from Sutton. Sutton lands an elbow that stopped Inoue in his tracks for a moment. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2# Sutton manages to break the clinch.
Valentin Sutton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sutton works over Inoue's head and body with a nice combination.#T1##CL# Inoue moves into the clinch successfully.
Inoue swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sutton tries to pull guard but Inoue forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Inoue lands a hook to the side of the head. Inoue blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Inoue lands a right hand. A short right from Inoue. Inoue lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sutton backwards. Sutton pushes off an throws an elbow but Inoue leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Inoue swings wildly with an uppercut but Sutton uses good head movement to avoid it. Inoue lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sutton backwards. A short right from Inoue. Inoue tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2# Sutton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Inoue uses from the top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sutton is trying to control the position but Inoue postures up. #SUB2# Sutton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU# Inoue gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL# Sutton gets tackled into the cage by Inoue. Inoue maintains the clinch. Inoue blocks the elbow strike.
#T2# Inoue misses with a short punch on the inside. Inoue lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Inoue working some nice short punches in the clinch. Inoue lands on the inside with an uppercut. Sutton is trying to break the clinch but Inoue has him pressed against the cage. A short left from Inoue. Sutton is trying to push Inoue away but Inoue has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Inoue really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2# Sutton has hold of one of Inoue's legs. Inoue is fighting the takedown attempt but Sutton gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Inoue wants to get back to his feet but Sutton passes into half guard.
#REVR# Nice strikes from Sutton there. Inoue is pressing down on Sutton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Inoue avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB# Sutton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB# Inoue working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sutton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sutton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Sutton lands a couple of elbows.#T3# Sutton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Sutton with a nice head shot there.#SUB# Inoue is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sutton is in close to Inoue's body, working some short punches and elbows. Inoue on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Inoue tries to get out of the position. Sutton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB# Inoue working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sutton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sutton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Sutton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Sutton is working Inoue over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Sutton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Sutton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4# Sutton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Sutton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Sutton connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB# Inoue is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sutton works over Inoue with some ground and pound from guard. Inoue keeping moving, preventing Sutton from controlling successfully. #SUB# Inoue throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sutton uses it to pass to side control.
Sutton working the ground and pound. Sutton scoring with punches from side control. Inoue is trying to get back to his feet. Inoue is trying to get back to half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Asahi Inoue dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Inoue moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Sutton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Inoue connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sutton scrambles back to his feet. Inoue scores with a hook. Inoue tries to clinch but Sutton is having none of it. Sutton throws a sloppy head kick and Inoue moves out of range easily. Inoue throwing a counter right hand but Sutton manages to avoid it. Sutton lands with an overhand left. Valentin Sutton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. That kick from Sutton tenderised Inoue's leg. Inoue is trying to keep his angry face on. Sutton throws a sloppy head kick and Inoue moves out of range easily. Sutton takes one on the button. Inoue avoids a punch combination nicely.
Inoue cracks Sutton with a good jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Inoue throws a right and a left that both miss. A punch combination from Sutton misses. Sutton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Inoue paws at him with a jab and circles away. Inoue tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sutton swats him away and circles back towards the center. Inoue sets himself, and Sutton steps forward looking for the clinch! Inoue avoids it this time. Inoue scores with a nice strike. Inoue tries to clinch there but Sutton circles away.
#CL2# Sutton moves into range and clinches up with Inoue. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1# Sutton blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Inoue fails to land. Inoue fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sutton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Inoue throws a head punch that misses. Inoue works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Inoue as the two fighters clinch.
Sutton jumps guard but Inoue stands there with Sutton around his waist. Sutton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Inoue.
Sutton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Inoue misses with some punches.
Inoue lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Inoue is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sutton can do to turn this around? Inoue lands with a light punch inside. Inoue throws a head punch that misses. Inoue can't find room to land a body shot as Sutton controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Sutton. Sutton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Sutton lands with a short head shot on the inside. Sutton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2# Both fighters working to control the clinch. Inoue misses with a short punch on the inside. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Inoue creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sutton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Sutton tries to pull guard but Inoue won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Inoue. #BC2# Sutton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Inoue moves in looking to clinch but Sutton pushes him off. Sutton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Inoue has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL# Inoue takes the fight into the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Inoue fails to land. Sutton misses with an elbow over the top. Inoue working aggressively here.
Inoue misses with the head strike.
Sutton tries to break the clinch but Inoue is controlling the position. Inoue lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sutton backwards. Sutton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sutton lands an elbow inside. A head punch on the inside from Inoue fails to land. #T3# Inoue lands a body punch. Inoue is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Inoue lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Inoue has a couple of punches blocked by Sutton.
Inoue scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2# Sutton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Inoue scores with a jab. Sutton acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Valentin Sutton seems to be getting the better of the standup. Sutton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Inoue. Sutton connects with a jab. Inoue tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Sutton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Inoue. Inoue lands a nice hook to Sutton's body. Sutton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A left lands for Inoue. Inoue uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sutton. Inoue scores with a jab to the head.
#ROC#Sutton is rocked! Inoue tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Nice straight punches there by Inoue. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Inoue. Sutton is still on wobbly legs! Can Inoue finish him? Inoue uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sutton. Inoue swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sutton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Sutton seems to have recovered his senses. Sutton misses with a body punch
and Inoue counters with a stiff right hand. Sutton thows a left - swing and a miss! Inoue is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Sutton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Inoue.#T4# Sutton thumps Inoue with a low kick. Inoue scores with a nice strike. A slapping leg kick lands for Sutton.
Sutton misses with a head kick.
Inoue moves away from the strike by Sutton. Sutton throws a head kick that misses. It looked like Inoue wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Sutton tries to bum rush Inoue with a series of wild strikes but Inoue uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Sutton is breathing heavily. Inoue wants to clinch. Sutton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sutton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sutton misses with a head kick.
Inoue cracks a nice hook into Sutton's ribs. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sutton tries a head kick but it misses.
Sutton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Inoue moves in looking to clinch but Sutton pushes him off. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Sutton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sutton misses with a looping right. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Asahi Inoue dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Inoue lands a nice shot that snaps Sutton's head back.
Inoue moves out of range as Sutton strikes. Jab from Inoue. Sutton throws a head kick that misses. Inoue cracks Sutton with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Sutton falls to his knees and Inoue doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asahi Inoue! |
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Event:
Umar's back! Watch out Captain
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1# Sutton tries to score with a low kick but Harvey moves his leg out of the way. Sutton throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Sutton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Sutton ducks under a wild hook from Harvey. Harvey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sutton blocks a head kick by Harvey.
Sutton is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Harvey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sutton doesn't seem bothered though. Harvey throws a leg kick which misses Sutton's front leg but catches the back leg as Sutton tries to avoid it. A nice combination there by Harvey.
A combination from Sutton does no damage. #CL# Harvey moves into the clinch successfully.
Harvey is trying to push Sutton away but Sutton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2# Sutton manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Harvey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sutton has time to react. Sutton throws a head kick that misses. Sutton misses with a low kick.
Sutton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Harvey swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Harvey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harvey wants to clinch.#T1# Sutton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sutton looks to land a left hand but Harvey moved out of range nicely. Harvey lands with a straight right. Sutton didn't see that one coming. Harvey tries a head kick but it misses.
Harvey connects with a solid leg kick. Harvey scores with a jab to the jaw. Sutton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sutton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Sutton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sutton throws a good cross that connects.
Sutton scores with a jab to the body. Harvey lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! A nice leg kick from Harvey, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harvey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sutton is out of range. A punch lands to the side of Harvey 's head but he takes it in his stride. Sutton misses with a hook. Sutton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sutton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. A nice combination there by Harvey.
Harvey tries to bum rush Sutton with a series of wild strikes but Sutton uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Sutton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2# Sutton moves into the clinch.#T2# Sutton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD2# Sutton has Harvey pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sutton pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Harvey tumbling to the mat - Sutton dives into Harvey's guard. Sutton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Sutton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Harvey keeping moving, preventing Sutton from controlling successfully. Harvey tries to land a sweep but no joy. Sutton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harvey works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Sutton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC2#Harvey is rocked! Sutton arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Harvey's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Valentin Sutton! Valentin Sutton was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
JF 64 - FuLi vs the Captain
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1# Sutton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Sutton throws a jab but it's blocked by Cosby. Cosby scores with a jab to the body. Sutton takes one to the side of the head.
Cosby lands a jab to the nose. Sutton staying out of range there. Cosby throws a nice looking combination but Sutton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Sutton shoots in looking for a takedown but Cosby manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sutton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Sutton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2# Sutton moves into range and clinches up with Cosby. Cosby is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sutton is keeping busy.#TD2# Sutton jumps into guard, dragging Cosby to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cosby postures up.
Sutton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Sutton controls Cosby momentarily but Cosby frees himself. Cosby wants to stand but Sutton has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1##SU# Cosby stands up from guard. Let's bang! Cosby scores with a punch to the head. A slow jab from Sutton misses its intended target. A jab from Cosby finds it's way through Sutton's defenses. Nice takedown defense from Cosby. No joy for Sutton on that attempt. Sutton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cosby sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sutton somewhat. Bill Cosby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentin Sutton. Sutton fails with the takedown. Sutton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sutton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Cosby throws a body punch but Sutton moves out of range. Sutton takes one to the chin there.#T2# Cosby uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sutton has time to react. Cosby misses with a double jab.
Sutton shapes to counter with a head kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sutton misses with a hook. Cosby is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Sutton walks into a stiff left hand from Cosby. Cosby bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sutton's head. Cosby connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sutton. Sutton circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Cosby is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Cosby looks to score with a jab to the body but Sutton is just out of range. Sutton scores with a head kick.
Sutton on the wrong end of a nice jab. Cosby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2# Sutton has managed to clinch.
Cosby jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sutton walks away with a smile on his face. Cosby gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Sutton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cosby, pushing him back against the cage. Cosby wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cosby drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sutton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T3# A left hand lands to the body for Sutton.
Cosby wants to take the fight to the mat but Sutton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Cosby displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sutton up against the cage. Sutton is looking to take this one to the mat. Sutton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cosby is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Stalling in the clinch from Sutton.
Cosby wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#BC2# Sutton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Horrible takedown attempt by Sutton or perhaps it was just good defense by Cosby, which made it look bad. Sutton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cosby pinned against the cage. Cosby gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Cosby dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Cosby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Sutton wants to clinch and Cosby counters with a right hand to the body. Sutton lands with a kick to the temple. Cosby shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" A big left from Cosby misses. Cosby looks to land a combination but Sutton avoids it well. Sutton lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Cosby dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Cosby pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bill Cosby is winning the standup battle so far. A big right from Cosby misses. #CL2# Sutton takes the fight into the clinch. Cosby wants to break free but Sutton has control.
Sutton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cosby is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2# Sutton pulls guard successfully.
Cosby throws a big elbow that misses. Sutton wants to sweep but no luck. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cosby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sutton swivels though and keeps the full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cosby trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Sutton has a closed guard, preventing Cosby from standing up. Cosby is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1##SUB2# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Cosby got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sutton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cosby has managed to get both his arms back between Sutton's legs - danger averted. Cosby wants to stand but Sutton has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU# Cosby decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Bill Cosby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Cosby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sutton was well out of range. Poor timing from Cosby.#CL2# Sutton gets a clinch. #TD2# Sutton jumps guard and drags Cosby to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Cosby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sutton can do to turn this around? Cosby being controlled here momentarily. #SU# Cosby stands up from Sutton's guard - Cosby perhaps looking for a knockout. Sutton tries to clinch up but Cosby circles away and keeps his distance. Cosby connects with a crisp jab. #T2# Cosby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sutton moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Cosby dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Cosby lands a jab to Sutton's midsection. Sutton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cosby connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sutton scrambles back to his feet. Both fighters circling a little - Sutton finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Cosby keeps the fight on the outside. Cosby throwing a counter right hand but Sutton manages to avoid it. Cosby keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Nice uppercut there from Cosby. Cosby misses with an uppercut
#TD2# and Sutton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cosby's guard.#ES# Cosby pushes Sutton off and gets back to his feet.
Cosby connects with a right hand. Sutton shakes it off. Valentin Sutton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3# The fighters circling - Cosby throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Cosby thuds a left hand into Sutton's body. Sutton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Sutton goes for a double leg but Cosby avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cosby continues to drive forward. Cosby listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Cosby connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sutton momentarily.
Cosby connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice shot lands for Cosby.#TD2# Sutton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cosby manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sutton keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Sutton throws an elbow but it misses.
Cosby drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sutton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sutton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cosby. Cosby feints a jab promting Sutton to slip. Cosby then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sutton slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T4# Cosby ducks under a wild hook from Sutton. Cosby moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Bill Cosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sutton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sutton. Bill Cosby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentin Sutton. Sutton closes the distance and clinches up with Cosby, looking for a takedown. Sutton pushes Cosby against the cage but Cosby circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Cosby throws out a loose jab but Sutton uses good head movement to avoid it. Sutton is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Donk. Cosby catches Sutton right on the button with a cross. Nice sprawl there from Cosby as Sutton shoots in. Cosby swats away the attempt to clinch by Sutton. Cosby appears to be looking for a big counter. Sutton shoots in for a double leg but Cosby sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Cosby throwing a counter right hand but Sutton manages to avoid it. Sutton is breathing heavily. Sutton throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Cosby moves into range and connects with a jab. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Cosby dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Cosby connects with a nice looking jab.
Good exchange - Cosby coming out on top. Sutton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cosby defends it nicely. Cosby digs a good body shot into Sutton's ribs. Donk. Cosby catches Sutton right on the button with a cross. Sutton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cosby throws a right hand that Sutton ducks under and follows up with a left that Sutton also avoids with ease. Sutton takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cosby. Sutton does a little dance to reset his feet. Sutton throws out a counter right but Cosby avoids it with no problem. Cosby looks to throw the jab but Sutton is out of range. Sutton wants to counter with a clinch but Cosby pushes him away. Cosby throws a hook but Sutton avoids it easily.#T1# Cosby moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Cosby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sutton manages to avoid it. Sutton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Cosby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Cosby scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Cosby lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Nice sprawl there from Cosby as Sutton shoots in. Bill Cosby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentin Sutton. Cosby connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Cosby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sutton was well out of range. Poor timing from Cosby. Sutton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cosby defends well and Sutton ends up having to push Cosby into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2# Sutton closes the distance and clinches. Sutton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cosby walks away with a smile on his face. Sutton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice straight punches there by Cosby. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cosby.#T2# Cosby swings for the body but Sutton moves out of range.
Cosby looks to land a combination but Sutton avoids it well. Cosby displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sutton. Sutton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Sutton tries for a takedown but Cosby circles away easily enabling Cosby to counter with a crisp jab. Sutton throws a hook but Cosby avoids it easily. Decent striking displayed by Cosby there. Cosby avoids the head kick by Sutton.
A little feinted left hand from Cosby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Cosby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sutton. Sutton on the wrong end of a nice jab. Cosby keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cosby scores with the left hand. Sutton knows he should have avoided that one. Cosby with a jab.#T3# Cosby with a body punch. A glancing blow. The crowd cheers as Cosby lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sutton doesn't seem phased though. Sutton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Sutton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Cosby slaps away a takedown attempt from Sutton, before circling back to the center of the mat. Cosby scores with a one two! Sutton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Sutton throws a series of punches but Cosby moves out of range. Cosby lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Cosby pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A slow jab from Cosby misses its intended target. Cosby works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Sutton dives in for a single leg takedown but Cosby sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Cosby wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4# Sutton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sutton there as he acknowledges the shot. Cosby fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sutton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Bill Cosby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Cosby lands with a right hand. Sutton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Sutton shoots and misses and Cosby counters with a stiff right hand. Cosby displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sutton. Sutton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Sutton shoots in for a double leg but Cosby sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Cosby misses with the combination.
Cosby connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sutton momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight! Bill Cosby showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cosby, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Bill Cosby! Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Bill Cosby! Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Bill Cosby!
Bill Cosby wins by unanimous decision! After winning the bout, Bill Cosby thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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