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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo 11
Date: May 10, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 33 losses; Jisoo Oh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Slim Perkins!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Oh. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Oh (4) vs (0) Perkins
Perkins gets back to half guard.
Oh is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Oh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh passes into side control, despite Perkins's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (7) vs (0) Perkins
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Perkins is looking to reverse the position.
Perkins is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oh trying to control the position but Perkins is working away.
Oh has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Oh staying calm.
Perkins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Perkins is looking for a sweep. Oh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Perkins keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Perkins is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Oh slows the pace down in half guard.
Oh wants to take a breather but Perkins is having none of it.
Oh trying to advance position but Perkins counters by regaining guard. #T4#
Oh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Oh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oh seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T5#
Perkins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (7) vs (2) Perkins
Perkins controlling the action here.
Perkins is trying to control. Oh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Perkins stalling away here and it's allowed Oh to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T6#
Perkins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Oh seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Perkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Oh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oh seems keen to control Perkins's posture.#T7#
Oh wants to sweep here but Perkins controlling him for the moment.
Perkins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Perkins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (7) vs (5) Perkins
Oh wants to control but Perkins postures up.#T8#
Oh is looking to regain half guard here but Perkins keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Oh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Perkins's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T9#
Perkins advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Oh (7) vs (7) Perkins
Oh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Perkins controlling from mount. #T10##SUB2#
Perkins wants to finish this one by submission but Oh is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Perkins.
Perkins controlling the position easily from mount.
Oh is squirming around, avoiding Perkins's attempts to control the action.
Perkins content just to control the position here. #T11#
Oh is in all sorts of trouble here.
Perkins looking to control but Oh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Perkins fails to advance to Oh's back. #T12#
Perkins controlling his opponent.
Perkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oh is looking to escape.
Oh is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T13#
Perkins wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Oh tries to improve his position but instead Perkins has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Oh (7) vs (10) Perkins#SUB2#
Oh fending off the submission attempt from Perkins.
Oh trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T14#
Oh is really stuck here.
Perkins doesn't have the hooks in and Oh manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (9) vs (10) Perkins#SUB2#
Perkins is looking for a triangle but Oh pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perkins 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Perkins wins on points by 10 to 9.
Slim Perkins is the new middleweight champion!
Slim Perkins thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
753 MM
Date: May 10, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 84 wins and 93 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Steve Fish!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiachna is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fish sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fish is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Fish tries to keep at a distance but Fiachna has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Fiachna pulls guard effortlessly.
Fiachna trying to control the position.
Fish controlling from the top position.
Fiachna is trying to hold Fish in close to prevent damage but Fish has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish is looking to pass Fiachna's guard but actually Fiachna recovers to full guard. #T1#
Fiachna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fish is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiachna looking to control.
Fish being controlled here momentarily.
Fiachna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fish is one step ahead there. #T2#
Fish slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fiachna keeping moving, preventing Fish from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Fiachna is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fish defends well.
Fiachna trying to keep a closed guard but Fish is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Fiachna is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fish wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet.
Fiachna is trying to control the position but Fish postures up.
Fish wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
Fiachna keeping full guard, as Fish tries to pass. #T4#
Fish is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fiachna has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fiachna controls Fish momentarily but Fish frees himself. #T5##SUB#
Fiachna working for a triangle but Fish defends it easily.
Fiachna managing to control the position. #SUB#
Fiachna throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T6#
Fish controlling from the top position.
Fiachna wants to improve his position but instead Fish has moved into half guard.
Fiachna won't allow Fish to pass to mount. #T7#
Fish wants to take a breather but Fiachna is having none of it.
Fiachna controlling the position well. #SUB#
Fiachna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fish stalling. #T8#
Fiachna trying to hold on to Fish's head to control him but Fish postures up.
Fiachna is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Fiachna has a hand on Fish's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Fish takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (3) Fish
Fiachna can't escape the position.
#T9#
Fish pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Fiachna is just holding on here. Fish manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (0) vs (6) Fish
Fish trying to control momentarily.
Fiachna is really stuck here.
Fish trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T10#
Fiachna is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fish is looking to control Fiachna but Fiachna is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Fiachna is trying to defend against the choke here but Fish has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Fish Tightens the hold and Fiachna taps out furiously! Fish displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steve Fish!
During a confident post fight interview, Steve Fish thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SMASH: Morrison vs Longabaugh
Date: May 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Metal misses with a lunging right hand
and Norberg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Metal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norberg fires out a quick counter leg kick but Metal just manages to avoid it.
Metal misses with a hook to the body
and Norberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Debt Metal has been cut.
Norberg takes a swing at Metal's ribcage but misses.
Metal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Metal misses with a left hand #KD#
and Norberg counters with a nice right hand that sends Metal toppling to the canvas! Metal scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Norberg finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Metal shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Metal was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Norberg is looking to regain half guard here but Metal keeps moving and retains side control.
Norberg wants to control but Metal postures up.
Norberg is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norberg is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Norberg can't do much from the bottom here.
Norberg regains half guard, as Metal was trying to land strikes.
Metal tries to pass to full mount but Norberg defends it.
Norberg is trying to control but can't.
Metal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Metal lands strikes from half guard.
Norberg trying to control here.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Norberg preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Metal working over Norberg with some ground and pound. Norberg looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Metal is thwarting Norberg's attempts to control the position.
Norberg keeping hold of Metal's head, controlling as best he can.
Norberg trying to control here.
Norberg wants to improve his position but Metal is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Metal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Norberg avoids it really well and circles away.
Metal tries for a takedown but Norberg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Metal swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Norberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Debt Metal's cut even more.
Norberg avoids the body shot from Metal.
It looked like Norberg was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Metal.
Norberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Metal scores with a jab to the body.
Metal throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD#
and Norberg counters with a crisp right hand that drops Metal! Norberg lets Metal back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Buster Norberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Metal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Metal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Norberg has time to react.#T4#
Metal shoots and misses #KD#
and Norberg counters with a crisp right hand that drops Metal! Norberg lets Metal back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Metal is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Debt Metal's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Buster Norberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Debt Metal.
Metal closes the distance and clinches up with Norberg, looking for a takedown. Metal pushes Norberg against the cage but Norberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Norberg was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Metal misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Norberg counters with a right hand from hell and Metal is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buster Norberg!
A victorious Buster Norberg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
C415: Tae vs Pushkin
Date: May 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Acerbi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Acerbi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Acerbi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crenshaw takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Acerbi.
Crenshaw appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Acerbi. Crenshaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crenshaw throwing a counter right hand but Acerbi manages to avoid it.
Acerbi throws a wild body kick that Crenshaw sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crenshaw takes a jab right on the kisser.
Crenshaw has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chikara MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Acerbi cracks Crenshaw with an open hand slap.
Acerbi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crenshaw throws a quick counter kick to the body but Acerbi avoids it.#T1#
Donk. Acerbi catches Crenshaw right on the button with a cross.
Acerbi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Crenshaw is able to avoid easily.
Crenshaw quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Acerbi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crenshaw has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Crenshaw on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Acerbi!
Crenshaw avoids the body shot from Acerbi.
Crenshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Acerbi misses with a takedown attempt
and Crenshaw counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
An inside leg kick from Acerbi misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Crenshaw misses its target.#T2#
A head kick from Acerbi lands but Crenshaw takes it in his stride.
Crenshaw leaves Acerbi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Don Crenshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Panfilo Acerbi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acerbi lands a front kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Crenshaw blocks the leg kick.
Crenshaw jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Acerbi shoots for a double leg takedown but Crenshaw sprawls well. He's pushed Acerbi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Acerbi throws a lazy right hand but Crenshaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Crenshaw misses the target.
Acerbi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crenshaw is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Acerbi.
Acerbi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T3#
Acerbi shoots in for a takedown but Crenshaw shows good takedown defense.
Acerbi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crenshaw throws a quick counter kick to the body but Acerbi avoids it.
Acerbi takes a swing at Crenshaw's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Crenshaw tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Acerbi throws a solid leg kick but Crenshaw takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Acerbi.
And Crenshaw counters with a quick kick to the body but Acerbi blocks it.
Acerbi misses with a kick to the body.
Crenshaw tried to counter with a leg kick but Acerbi avoided it.
Don Crenshaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Acerbi closes the distance and clinches up with Crenshaw, looking for a takedown. Acerbi pushes Crenshaw against the cage but Crenshaw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crenshaw quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Acerbi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crenshaw tried to counter with a leg kick but Acerbi avoided it.
Acerbi scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Acerbi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Acerbi tries to land a leg kick but Crenshaw saw it coming and moves away.
#T4#
Acerbi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crenshaw manages to avoid it.
Crenshaw seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Acerbi scores with a three punch combo!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Acerbi.
Acerbi misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Crenshaw misses the target.
Acerbi throws a nice looking combination but Crenshaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crenshaw was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Acerbi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crenshaw is fending him off so far but Acerbi persists. Nope, Crenshaw circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Crenshaw on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Acerbi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crenshaw checks it well.
Acerbi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crenshaw rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acerbi is looking to land body kicks.
Crenshaw thinks about countering with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Panfilo Acerbi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Crenshaw on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Acerbi. Acerbi obviously looking to wear him down.
Acerbi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Acerbi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Acerbi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crenshaw's waist but Crenshaw gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Acerbi off to one side.
Acerbi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Acerbi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Crenshaw counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Panfilo Acerbi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crenshaw stuffs the takedown attempt from Acerbi. Acerbi gets slowly back to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Crenshaw misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Crenshaw gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Acerbi blocks a body shot from Crenshaw.
Acerbi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crenshaw smiles and moves away.
Don Crenshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Panfilo Acerbi.
Acerbi fails with the takedown
and Crenshaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Panfilo Acerbi has been cut.#TD2#
Crenshaw gets caught flat footed, as Acerbi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Crenshaw looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Acerbi wants to control from the top but Crenshaw keeps moving.
Acerbi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crenshaw swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Acerbi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Acerbi is continuing to stall.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Acerbi pushes down on Crenshaw's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crenshaw controlling the position for now.
Crenshaw trying to hold on to Acerbi's head to control him but Acerbi postures up.
#T3#
Acerbi trying to control the action but Crenshaw is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Acerbi 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.
Crenshaw keeps control of the position for the meantime. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Crenshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crenshaw swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Acerbi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A shot to the liver by Acerbi. Beautiful body shot.
Crenshaw doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Acerbi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Crenshaw.
Acerbi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crenshaw is fending him off so far but Acerbi persists. Nope, Crenshaw circles away and we're back to standing.
Crenshaw appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Acerbi tries a head kick but it misses.
Acerbi throws a chopping leg kick but Crenshaw manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Acerbi shoots for a double leg takedown but Crenshaw sprawls well. He's pushed Acerbi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Acerbi swings for the body but Crenshaw moves out of range.
Crenshaw tried to counter with a leg kick but Acerbi avoided it.
Acerbi throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Panfilo Acerbi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Panfilo Acerbi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Acerbi misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Crenshaw was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Acerbi.
Don Crenshaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circle momentarily. Acerbi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Acerbi throws a head kick that misses
and Crenshaw counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Acerbi badly! He tries to strike back but Crenshaw puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Acerbi out cold! Oh man, Acerbi will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Don Crenshaw!
An out of breath Don Crenshaw thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
752
Date: May 03, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 134 wins and 106 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Slim Perkins!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Petersen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Perkins's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Perkins
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perkins is keeping the position for now.
Petersen is working hard here to advance position.
Perkins keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen is looking to advance position but Perkins has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Petersen (2) vs (4) Perkins
Petersen tries to reverse the position but Perkins maintains control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen wants to hold on but Perkins pushes him away.
Perkins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Perkins wants to take Petersen's back but he can't do it this time. #T1#
Petersen is looking to improve his position but Perkins isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen tries to control Perkins's body but Perkins pushes him off. Petersen squirms to his side and now Perkins has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (2) vs (7) Perkins
Petersen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I've been told that Perkins has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Petersen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T2#
Petersen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Petersen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Perkins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Petersen tries to escape the position.
Petersen trying to control but not successfully. #T3#
Perkins is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Petersen trying to control the hands but Perkins breaks the grip.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
A lull in the action here.
Perkins avoiding Petersen 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
Petersen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Perkins's guard. Nice work there by Petersen.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (4) vs (7) Perkins
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perkins is keeping the position for now.
Perkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Petersen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (4) vs (9) Perkins
Petersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Perkins's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (6) vs (9) Perkins
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Perkins.
Perkins trying to keep a closed guard but Petersen is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T5#
Perkins keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen controlling from the top position.
Perkins keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Perkins trying to keep a closed guard but Petersen is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Perkins keeps moving. #T6#
Petersen stays in close to Perkins's body and controls the position.
Petersen won't allow Perkins to sweep him here.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Perkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Perkins manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (6) vs (11) Perkins
Perkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard. #T7#
Petersen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Perkins trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen trying to control the position.
Perkins is fighting to break Petersen's control of his arms but Petersen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T8#
Petersen wants to sweep here but Perkins controlling him for the moment.
Petersen is trying to control the position but Perkins postures up.
Perkins won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersen pulls Perkins in to control the position.
Petersen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (8) vs (11) Perkins#T9#
Perkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Perkins, not yet.
Petersen trying to control but Perkins is working from the bottom.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Perkins is keeping the position.
Perkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perkins is keeping the position for now.
Petersen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Perkins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (8) vs (13) Perkins#T10#
Petersen is trying to control the position but Perkins postures up.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Petersen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Perkins is now in half guard.
Petersen trying to hold on to Perkins's head to control him but Perkins postures up.
Petersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petersen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Perkins is working away from the top position though.#T11#
Petersen is holding on to half guard well.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Perkins has control of the leg.
Petersen is trying to maintain the position but Perkins is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Perkins is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Petersen trying to control here.
#T12#
Perkins is taking a breather. Petersen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Perkins tries to pass to full mount but Petersen defends it.
Petersen wants to control but Perkins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard but Perkins has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (8) vs (16) Perkins
Perkins moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Petersen tries to buck Perkins off but Perkins is having none of it.#T13#
Petersen stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Perkins works to advance to full mount. Petersen defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (8) vs (18) Perkins
Petersen is looking to improve his position but Perkins isn't that keen on the idea.
Perkins content just to control the position here.
Petersen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Petersen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Petersen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Perkins looking to control but Petersen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petersen is trying desperately to improve position.
Perkins avoids the attempt from Petersen to control.
Perkins controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perkins trying to control but Petersen is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Perkins wins on points by 18 to 8.
Slim Perkins seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Conald Petersen spoke after the fight, saying 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo 10
Date: May 03, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 24 losses; Yuri Prochazka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Mike Smith!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Prochazka misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith with the counter takedown but Prochazka avoids it easily.#TD2#
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Prochazka (0) vs (2) Smith
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Prochazka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith wants to advance to full mount but Prochazka doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Prochazka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (2) vs (2) Smith#T1#
Prochazka preventing the sweep.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (2) vs (4) Smith
Prochazka controlling the position.
Prochazka has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Prochazka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (4) vs (4) Smith#T3#
Smith pulls Prochazka in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith wants to hit a sweep here but Prochazka passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Smith there! Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (7) vs (4) Smith
Prochazka wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Prochazka controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Smith tries to lock up and control but Prochazka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T5#
Smith is still trying to improve position.
Smith wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Prochazka (10) vs (4) Smith
Smith just trying to survive but Prochazka is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Smith is really stuck here.
Smith is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Prochazka.
Smith tries to break free.
#T6#
Smith trying to control the hands but Prochazka breaks the grip.
Prochazka controlling the position well here. Smith rolled but Prochazka kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prochazka is hanging on to Smith's back as he tries to escape.
#T7#
Prochazka is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Smith is really stuck here.
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.#T8#
Smith is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Prochazka seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smith for as long as he can get away with.
Prochazka controlling well, preventing Smith from escaping the position.
#T9#
What can Smith do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T10#
Smith trying to control the hands but Prochazka won't let him.
I really don't envy Smith right now.
Prochazka has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Smith's body.
Smith is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T11#
Smith tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Prochazka takes Smith's back. Score +3 for taking back: Prochazka (13) vs (4) Smith
Smith is in bad spot here.
Prochazka trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Smith doesn't escape.
Prochazka struggling to keep hold of the position.
Prochazka is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T12#
Smith wants to escape the position.
Prochazka seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Prochazka tries to keep control of the position but Smith is staying busy.
Smith wants to escape the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Smith wants to control his opponent's hands but Prochazka gets his hands free.
Prochazka controlling the position well here. Smith rolled but Prochazka kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T13#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Prochazka.
Prochazka continues to stall.#T14#
Prochazka is controlling the position but Smith somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prochazka is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prochazka takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
A very excited looking Yuri Prochazka made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Mike Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm sorry for this performance. I've not represented the U S of A as I should. I'll be back.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2025 |
#R1#
Mccann connects with a body shot.
Mccann lands a right hook to the body.
Mccann tries to land a body kick
and Beretta counters with a left to the body.
Mccann throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mccann throws a poor cross that misses
and Beretta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mccann goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Beretta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beretta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mccann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beretta is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mccann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mccann just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBeretta.#T1#
Mccann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mccann throws a body punch but Beretta moves out of range.
Mccann ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Beretta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beretta tried to counter with a leg kick but Mccann avoided it.
Beretta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mccann misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Beretta misses its target.
Mccann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beretta.
Mccann takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
Mccann looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And Beretta counters with a quick kick to the body but Mccann blocks it.
Mccann misses with a body shot.
It looked like Beretta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mccann throws a head kick that misses
and Beretta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mccann misses with a right hand
and Beretta counters with a nice kick to the body.
Beretta slips under a jab from Mccann.
As Mccann backs away, Beretta returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mccann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beretta manages to avoid it.
Mccann throws a head kick that misses.
Beretta throws a big counter combination but Mccann scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Beretta throws an off balance right hand
and Mccann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Colton Mccann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mccann swings for the body but Beretta moves out of range.
Mccann scores with a kick to the body.
Mccann thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beretta quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mccann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mccann throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mccann is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Beretta rather than just go for the knockout.
Mccann lands a head kick!
Mccann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Mccann throws a hook but Beretta avoids it easily.
Beretta half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mccann's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mccann duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mccann throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mccann misses with a right hand
and Beretta counters with a good low kick that Mccann was not able to check.
Mccann fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mccann throws a predictable looking body shot
and Beretta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colton Mccann dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mccann throws a lazy uppercut
and Beretta counters with a nice uppercut.
Mccann misses with a head kick.
Mccann throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Beretta to counter with a crisp jab.
Mccann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Beretta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beretta ducks under a wild hook from Mccann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Mccann. Beautiful body shot.
Mccann throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Beretta blocks a head kick by Mccann.
#T1#
Beretta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mccann is looking to score with low kicks.
Beretta feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Beretta takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Beretta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mccann.
Beretta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mccann swinging wildly here.
A quick step to the side and Beretta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mccann misses with a body punch
and Beretta counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Beretta moves out of range of the body kick from Mccann.
A little feinted left hand from Beretta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mccann ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Colton Mccann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mccann digs a good hook to Beretta's body.
Mccann misses with a head kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Beretta might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mccann misses with a body kick.
Beretta fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mccann just manages to avoid it.
Beretta tries to land a body kick
and Mccann counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mccann ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Mccann misses with a two punch combination.
As Mccann backs away, Beretta returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mccann lands a body shot.
Mccann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mccann misses with a head kick.
Mccann just misses with a punch to the body.
Beretta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mccann throws out the jab.
Mccann missing with a left hand there. Beretta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beretta thinks about countering with a head kick.
Beretta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mccann.
Mccann just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBeretta.#T4#
Mccann thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Beretta if he has to take too many more of those.
Mccann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beretta moves away.
Mccann misses with a hook.
Beretta throwing a counter right hand but Mccann manages to avoid it.
Mccann lands with a good body shot.
Beretta is looking to clinch but Mccann is avoiding it.
Mccann digs a good body shot into Beretta's ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mccann tries a low kick but Beretta avoids it.
It looked like Beretta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colton Mccann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mccann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trent Beretta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mccann scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beretta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mccann swings widly with a right hand
and Beretta counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mccann throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccann connects with a body shot that sends Beretta's belly button to the back.
Mccann throws a nice looking combination but Beretta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Beretta misses its target.
Beretta darts in trying to clinch
and Mccann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Mccann throws a lazy head kick
and Beretta counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Beretta thuds a left hand into Mccann's body.
Mccann digs a good body shot into Beretta's ribs.
Beretta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mccann digs a good hook to Beretta's body.
#T2#
Mccann lands a leg kick that knocks Beretta off balance momentarily.
Beretta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mccann.
A countering left hand to the body from Mccann misses.
Beretta throws a lazy head kick
and Mccann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beretta tries to clinch but Mccann is having none of it.
Mccann follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Beretta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mccann.
Beretta throws a counter high kick but Mccann was just alert enough to avoid it.
Beretta throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mccann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Mccann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beretta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mccann thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mccann lands a nice shot that snaps Beretta's head back.
A low kick from Beretta misses
and Mccann makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Beretta really felt that one!
Mccann misses with a wild body shot.
Beretta moves away from the strike by Mccann.
Beretta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Mccann throws out a loose jab but Beretta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beretta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mccann misses with a left hand
letting Beretta counter with a right hand.
Beretta misses with an uppercut.
Mccann misses with a lunging right hand
letting Beretta counter with a right hand.
Mccann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beretta moves away.
Beretta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mccann swings widly with a right hand
and Beretta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Mccann is rocked!
Mccann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beretta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colton Mccann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mccann has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colton Mccann!
Colton Mccann tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2025 |
#R1#
Beretta lands a slapping body shot.
Petrovic throws an off balance right hand
and Beretta counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrovic throws a leg kick
and Beretta counters with a leg kick.
Petrovic misses with a body shot
and Beretta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Petrovic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Petrovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beretta lands a head kick. Petrovic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Petrovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Beretta makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#KD#
Beretta feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Petrovic sprawling to the canvas! Petrovic rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Beretta finish him?!
#CUT#It looks like Paval Petrovic has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrovic sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Petrovic looks winded!
Beretta throws an overhand right that drops Petrovic like a sack of potatoes! Beretta dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trent Beretta!
Our winner, Trent Beretta, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
C413: Santos vs Shida
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Hogg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Donal finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg fails with the takedown#KD#
and Donal counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hogg! Donal lets Hogg back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Johnny Hogg has been cut.#T1#
Hogg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Donal's waist but Donal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hogg off to one side.
Elwyn Donal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Hogg.
Donal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hogg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Donal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hogg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Donal sprawls well. Donal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hogg gets slowly back to his feet.
Donal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Donal is looking to clinch.
Donal tries to close the distance and clinch but Hogg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And Hogg tries to counter it with a takedown but Donal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Donal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hogg manages to avoid it.#CL#
Hogg gets tackled into the cage by Donal. Donal maintains the clinch. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hogg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Donal cracks Hogg with a nice body shot.
Donal working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Hogg manages to break the clinch.
Donal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hogg changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Donal rushes Hogg and presses him up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Donal lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Hogg has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Donal clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Well, with Hogg on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Donal is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Hogg throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elwyn Donal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Hogg's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Donal misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Hogg counters with a single leg into guard. Donal didn't expect that.
Hogg distracts Donal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hogg wants to control from the top but Donal keeps moving.
Hogg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Donal keeping full guard, as Hogg tries to pass.
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.
Hogg throws a strike but Donal rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Hogg working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Hogg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Hogg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Donal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Donal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Donal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hogg controls Donal momentarily but Donal frees himself. #SUB2#
Hogg looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Donal passes into half guard.
Hogg is looking to control Donal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hogg avoid being mounted?#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Donal passes into side control, despite Hogg's attempt to control the position.
Hogg is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Donal is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hogg tries to hold on but Donal postures up.
Hogg is trying desperately to improve position.
Hogg tries to lock up and control but Donal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hogg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Elwyn Donal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hogg sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hogg is looking for a sweep. Donal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Donal is thwarting Hogg's attempts to control the position.
Donal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hogg can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Hogg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Hogg actively working from the bottom here.
Hogg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like Donal is going to stand back up.
#SUB2#
Hogg looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Hogg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donal pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hogg is trying to control but Donal manages to pass to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Elwyn Donal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Hogg's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hogg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnny Hogg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hogg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Donal but Donal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Donal tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hogg manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donal tries to clinch up.
Hogg with the counter takedown but Donal avoids it easily.
Hogg misses with a shot to the body
and Donal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good shot there by Donal.
Hogg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Donal counters with a huge left! Hogg is in big trouble! He's backing up but Donal isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hogg from any more damage. A dominating finish by Donal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elwyn Donal!
After the fight, Elwyn Donal was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Johnny Hogg was interviewed post fight and said 'What can I say, I have work to do.'. |
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Event:
C413: Santos vs Shida
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
#R1#
Okafor connects with a body shot.
Okafor throws out a loose jab but Sanford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanford appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Okafor lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL#
Sanford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanford tries to land knees in the clinch but Okafor avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanford.
Okafor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanford misses with a punch to the body.
Sanford misses with a punch on the inside.
Okafor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#It looks like Tiff Sanford has been cut.
Sanford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Okafor is defending well for now.
Okafor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanford tries to land a knee to the head but Okafor blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sanford is breathing heavily.
Sanford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanford tries a body shot but Okafor blocks it.
A short right from Sanford.
Okafor is struggling to control the position.
Sanford tries to work over Okafor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Sanford throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanford.
Okafor has a couple of punches blocked by Sanford.
Okafor lands with a left to the head.
Sanford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Okafor blocks it with crossed arms.
Okafor lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanford backwards.
A shot in the inside from Sanford.
Sanford trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Okafor.
Sanford working Okafor over with knees to the body.
Okafor scores with a hook to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Okafor.
Okafor blocks an uppercut.
Okafor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanford backwards.
Okafor misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanford backwards.
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!#BC2#
Okafor manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Okafor misses.
Sanford is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanford appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Okafor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanford counters with a slapping leg kick.
Okafor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Okafor throws the left hand but Sanford avoids the punch easily.
Sanford is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Okafor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Okafor missing with a left hand there. Sanford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanford misses the target.
Okafor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Okafor looks to land a right hand but Sanford moved out of range.
Okafor misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanford counters with a nice body shot.
Okafor works Sanford's body with a nice hook.
Okafor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sanford looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Okafor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sanford misses with a straight left.
Okafor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Sanford to counter with a crisp jab.
Okafor throws a combination. Sanford tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Okafor tests Sanford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Okafor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big left from Okafor misses.
Okafor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Sanford to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okafor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Okafor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor digs a good body shot into Sanford's ribs.
Sanford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okafor loads up on a big right hand but Sanford slips the punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Okafor blocks the leg kick.
Okafor misses with a jab to the body
enabling Sanford to counter with a crisp jab.
Okafor misses with a combination
and Sanford counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Okafor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanford looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moses Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Okafor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okafor.
Okafor misses with an uppercut. Sanford saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Okafor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tiff Sanford's cut.
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#
Okafor lands a nice looking body shot.
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanford manages to avoid it.
Okafor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okafor throws a sloppy body shot
and Sanford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
It appears Sanford was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL2#
Okafor clinches with his opponent.
Sanford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Okafor.
Okafor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanford landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Sanford has a couple of punches blocked by Okafor.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanford.
Okafor is breathing heavily.
Sanford lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okafor has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sanford seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Okafor can turn it around.
Sanford can't find room to land a body shot as Okafor controls the action.
Sanford lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sanford as Okafor tries to tie him up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sanford lands a body shot.
Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanford misses with the head strike.
Sanford misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanford landing knees to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Moses Okafor has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okafor.
Sanford tries a body shot but Okafor blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #KD#
Sanford drops Okafor with a big knee straight up the middle! Okafor is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Okafor is rocked!
Okafor dodges the punch combination from Sanford.
Okafor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Okafor throws a sloppy body shot
and Sanford counters with a low kick, right behind Okafor 's knee. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okafor misses with a body punch
#KD#
and Sanford counters with a crisp right hand that drops Okafor! Sanford lets Okafor back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Okafor is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanford finish him?
Sanford cracks Okafor's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Okafor slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Sanford can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tiff Sanford!
A victorious Tiff Sanford thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SYN Supernova XV
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Bacia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oneil moves away.
Oneil drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bacia defends it well.
Oneil slips a jab from Bacia.
Oneil drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bacia defends it well.
Bacia lands the left hand.#CUT#It looks like David Oneil has been cut.
Bacia lands a jab.
Bacia misses with an uppercut. Oneil saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bacia. Oneil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bacia tries a head kick but it misses.
Oneil drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bacia defends it well.#T1#
Oneil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bacia.
Oneil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bacia.
Bacia has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sydney Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Bacia misses with a head kick.
And Oneil tries to counter it with a takedown but Bacia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bacia throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Oneil counters with a shoot takedown. Bacia fights it but they end up in guard.
Oneil postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bacia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bacia wants to stand and escape but Oneil is having none of it.
Oneil has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oneil loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bacia is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bacia has momentary wrist control but Oneil slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Oneil throws a big right hand that misses.
Oneil throwing strikes from guard but Bacia blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Oneil drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bacia looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bacia looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bacia! #REVR#
Oneil gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Oneil slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Oneil is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bacia defends well.#SU#
Bacia stands and steps away. Oneil gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mabuz Bacia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Oneil moves away from the strike by Bacia.
Bacia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Oneil. Oneil circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mabuz Bacia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bacia misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Oneil decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bacia's guard.#ES#
Bacia pushes Oneil off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bacia throws a combination. Oneil tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oneil slips under a jab from Bacia.
Oneil feints the counter takedown.
Bacia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oneil is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bacia throws a hook to the side of Oneil's head but Oneil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oneil feints the counter takedown.
Oneil avoids the body shot from Bacia.
Oneil changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bacia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bacia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bacia throws a lazy right hand but Oneil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mabuz Bacia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Oneil's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bacia throws a lazy right hand but Oneil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oneil is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mabuz Bacia is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Bacia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bacia throws a series of punches but Oneil avoids them all with ease.
Oneil drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bacia defends it well.
Bacia missing with a left hand there. Oneil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oneil with the counter takedown but Bacia avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Bacia.
Oneil drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bacia defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneil blocks a head kick by Bacia.
Bacia misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Oneil staying out of range there.
Bacia throws a jab but it's blocked by Oneil.
Bacia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oneil ducks under a wild hook from Bacia.
Oneil changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bacia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Oneil decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bacia's guard.
Oneil postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oneil throws a strike but Bacia rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bacia stopping the sweep attempt from Oneil.#T2#
Oneil has a closed guard, preventing Bacia from standing up. #SUB2#
Oneil has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bacia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Oneil is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bacia defends well.#SUB2#
Oneil has his foot on Bacia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bacia works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oneil has a closed guard, preventing Bacia from standing up.
Oneil is pulling down on Bacia's head. It's preventing any offense from Bacia, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Oneil is looking for a triangle but Bacia pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Oneil managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Oneil looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bacia has picked Oneil up and slammed him! Oneil can't keep hold of the triangle and Bacia manages to pass to side control!
Oneil wants to control but Bacia postures up.
Oneil tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bacia presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Oneil tries to hold on but Bacia postures up.
Oneil is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bacia is staying active.#T4#
Oneil is wriggling around trying to escape.
David Oneil has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bacia manages to capitalize on a mistake by Oneil to take his back!
Oneil is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bacia biding his time, controlling Oneil.
Oneil tries to roll but Bacia sticks to his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oneil keeps trying to improve his position.
Bacia gets his hands free as Oneil looks to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mabuz Bacia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Oneil's cut.
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.#R3#
Bacia misses with a hook.
Oneil with the counter takedown but Bacia avoids it easily.
Bacia tries a low kick but Oneil avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Bacia.
Bacia throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Oneil counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Oneil works his way into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneil landing shots from mount.
Bacia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oneil can do to turn this around?
Oneil unloads with some shots from mount but Bacia bucks and avoids them well.
#T1#
Bacia's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Oneil can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bacia is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Bacia defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Oneil.
Oneil working Bacia over with strikes here.
Oneil lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bacia hang on?#CUT2#It looks like Mabuz Bacia has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Oneil swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bacia is now in Oneil's guard. A big mistake from Oneil there, giving up the dominant position!
Oneil controls Bacia momentarily but Bacia frees himself. #SUB2#
Oneil had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bacia defends it easily.#T2##SUB2#
Oneil is looking for a triangle but Bacia pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Oneil is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bacia defends well.
Bacia wants to get up but he can't break Oneil's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Oneil not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Oneil is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Bacia trying to control but Oneil is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bacia is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Oneil has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bacia is looking to defend but Oneil has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bacia! Oneil pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bacia taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Oneil!
David Oneil is the new heavyweight champion!
David Oneil decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SMASH: Lang vs Jones
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Beanbag gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Costeau cracks Beanbag with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Beanbag moves out of range of the strikes.
It appears Beanbag was looking to counter with a kick there.
Costeau throws a jab when Beanbag was well out of range.
Costeau misses with a straight right.
It looked like Beanbag was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Costeau.
Costeau has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Beanbag moves out of range of the strikes.
Costeau scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Costeau misses its intended target.
A punch lands to the side of Costeau 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Beanbag moves out of range as Costeau throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beanbag uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Costeau.
Beanbag jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Costeau throws a lazy uppercut
and Beanbag counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Costeau thinking.
Costeau throws a leg kick that is checked
and Beanbag counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beanbag moves out of range as Costeau strikes.
Beanbag is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Costeau lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Beanbag has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beanbag and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Beanbag throws a big counter combination but Costeau scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Beanbag checks a leg kick.
Beanbag appears to be looking for a big counter.
Costeau walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Beanbag checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Beanbag. Costeau shrugs it off though.
Costeau throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Costeau swings widly with a right hand
and Beanbag counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beanbag looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Costeau throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Costeau takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beanbag steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costeau.
As Costeau tries to get set, Beanbag tries to push him back and clinch up but Costeau manages to avoid the attempt.
Costeau throws an overhand right that lands on Beanbag's shoulder, as Beanbag tries to avoid the shot.
Costeau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beanbag fires out a quick counter leg kick but Costeau just manages to avoid it.
A big left from Costeau misses. #T2#
Costeau misses with a kick to the body.
Costeau misses with a low kick.
It looked like Beanbag was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Costeau.
Costeau misses with a right hand
and Beanbag counters with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Beanbag.
Costeau looks winded!
Costeau swings for the body but Beanbag moves out of range.
Costeau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Costeau tries to get set, Beanbag tries to push him back and clinch up but Costeau manages to avoid the attempt.
Beanbag displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Costeau throws out the jab.
A shot to the body from Costeau misses
and Beanbag counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Costeau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Costeau throws a sloppy head kick and Beanbag moves out of range easily.
Beanbag really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Costeau looks to land a left hand but Beanbag moved out of range nicely.
Beanbag is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Costeau.
Beanbag throws a sloppy head kick and Costeau moves out of range easily.
Costeau is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T3#
Costeau misses with a right hand
and Beanbag counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Costeau misses with a hook to the body
enabling Beanbag to counter with a crisp jab.
Costeau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beanbag.
Beanbag looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Costeau throws a lazy right hand but Beanbag sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beanbag quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Costeau scoring well with a low kick there.
Costeau swings widly with a right hand
and Beanbag cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Costeau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beanbag counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Costeau throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Beanbag moves into the clinch.
Costeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Beanbag as Costeau tries to tie him up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beanbag.
Costeau blocks a body shot from Beanbag. #T4#
Costeau tries a body shot but Beanbag blocks it.
Beanbag misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Costeau breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beanbag uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Costeau.
Costeau misses with a looping left.
Beanbag is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Costeau.
Beanbag is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Costeau connects with a leg kick.
Costeau throws a hook but Beanbag avoids it easily.
Beanbag appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Costeau throws a lazy uppercut
and Beanbag counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Costeau scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Costeau misses.
Beanbag was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Costeau tries a head kick but it misses.
Beanbag checks a leg kick.
Costeau misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Costeau throws a hook to the side of Beanbag's head but Beanbag sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Beanbag on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Costeau throws a lazy uppercut
and Costeau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beanbag uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Costeau.
Beanbag wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Beanbag paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A lazy left from Costeau finds it's target.
Costeau is looking to chop away at Beanbag's legs.
Costeau misses with a hook. Beanbag ducked under it nicely.
As Costeau tries to get set, Beanbag tries to push him back and clinch up but Costeau manages to avoid the attempt.
Costeau throws a lazy uppercut
and Beanbag finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Beanbag is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beanbag blocks a leg kick.
Costeau throws a jab but it's blocked by Beanbag.
Beanbag throwing a counter right hand but Costeau manages to avoid it.
Costeau lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Costeau.#T1#
Beanbag chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Costeau can pounce on him.
Costeau throws a sloppy head kick and Beanbag moves out of range easily.
Costeau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beanbag manages to avoid it.
Beanbag ducks under a wild hook from Costeau.
Costeau lands with a shot to the body.
Costeau misses with a hook.
It looked like Beanbag was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Costeau.
Beanbag has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Costeau takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Costeau throws a hook but Beanbag avoids it easily.
Costeau jabs at Beanbag's body.
A leg kick checked by Costeau.
Costeau looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Beanbag seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Beanbag steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costeau.#T2#
Costeau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Costeau swings widly with a right hand
and Beanbag counters with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Costeau misses.
Beanbag appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Costeau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Costeau misses with a kick to the body
and Beanbag counters with a right hand to the body.
Costeau is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costeau misses with a hook.
Beanbag swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Beanbag connects with a nice looking jab.
Costeau takes a swing at Beanbag's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Beanbag on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Costeau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beanbag throwing a counter right hand but Costeau manages to avoid it.
Costeau throws a big shot that misses.
Beanbag swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beanbag defending well as Costeau loads up on a big left hand.
Costeau throws a combination that misses
and Beanbag cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Costeau throws a predictable looking body shot
#KD#
and Beanbag counters with a nice right hand that sends Costeau toppling to the canvas! Costeau scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Beanbag finish him?!#ROC#Costeau is rocked!
A slapping body kick lands there for Beanbag.
Costeau is still on wobbly legs! Can Beanbag finish him?
Beanbag fakes the body blow, causing Costeau to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Costeau goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teo-King Beanbag!
A victorious Teo-King Beanbag thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo 9
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Steve Fish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 84 wins and 92 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiachna shoots for a takedown but Fish saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fish attempts a counter takedown but Fiachna avoids it well and moves away.
Fiachna is looking to clinch.
Fish appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fiachna tries to close the distance and clinch but Fish swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fish feinted with a counter takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Fish has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Fish closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fish (2) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna trying to control but Fish postures up.
Fiachna controlling the position for now.
Fish is taking a breather. Fiachna says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna wants to improve his position but Fish is controlling well.
#T1#
Fish is looking to advance position but Fiachna won't allow it.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Fish keeps him under control.
Fiachna regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Fish tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard.
Fish sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fiachna's guard.
Fish is looking to advance position but Fiachna won't allow it.
Fiachna is looking to control Fish's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiachna avoid being mounted?
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fiachna manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Fiachna working for submissions but it's allowed Fish to get to half guard.
Fish is pressing down on Fiachna's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fiachna is holding on for now. #T3#
Fiachna wants to improve his position but Fish is controlling well.
Fiachna trying to hold on to Fish's head to control him but Fish postures up.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard but Fish has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fish (5) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fiachna trying to remain calm as Fish controls from the top position.
Fiachna is looking to reverse the position.
Fiachna is trying to control Fish's posture but Fish avoids it. #T5#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Fiachna tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fish wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fiachna is not content to let Fish control the position.
Fish tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Fish goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fiachna has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fish but great work by Fiachna. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fish (5) vs (4) Fiachna#T6#
Fiachna trying to control the action but Fish is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Fiachna politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fiachna prefers to stall for the moment though.
Fiachna wants to control but Fish is keeping him busy.
Fish seems a little lost for a moment, as Fiachna dominates the positioning.#SUB2#
Fiachna wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fish, who protects the arm well.
Fish struggling a bit here.#T7#
Fiachna trying to control the position but Fish is working away. #T8#
Fish seems a little lost for a moment, as Fiachna dominates the positioning.#T9#
Fiachna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fish keeps working.
Fiachna in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fish is trying to improve his position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fiachna working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T10#
Fiachna wants to control but Fish is keeping him busy. #T11#
Fish regains half guard.
Fiachna controlling the pace.
Fish wants to get back to full guard.
Fish is staying active underneath Fiachna, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T12#
Fish is pressing down on Fiachna's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Fish keeps moving.
Fiachna controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fish is trying to control the position but Fiachna postures up. #T13#
Fiachna looking to sit in guard and control but Fish gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (7) vs (4) Fiachna
Fiachna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fish trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiachna trying to keep a closed guard but Fish is proving a slippery customer.
Fish wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
Fish pushes down on Fiachna's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T14#
Fiachna is not content to let Fish control the position.
Fish looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fiachna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiachna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fish is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fish takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
An out of breath Steve Fish thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo 9
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mike Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 110 wins and 61 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Rodriquez has Smith pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rodriquez pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Smith tumbling to the mat - Rodriquez dives into Smith's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (0) vs (2) Rodriquez#SUB#
Smith is looking for a triangle but Rodriquez pushes his legs off easily.
Rodriquez slips nicely into half guard.
Rodriquez trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Rodriquez defends easily.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Rodriquez is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Smith has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rodriquez is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Smith. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (0) vs (5) Rodriquez#T2#
Smith is trying to control Rodriquez's posture but Rodriquez avoids it.
Rodriquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Rodriquez trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Rodriquez controls the position.
Rodriquez tries to advance to mount but can't.
Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rodriquez is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith wants to sweep but Rodriquez has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (0) vs (8) Rodriquez#T4#
Smith tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rodriquez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Smith (0) vs (10) Rodriquez
Smith tries to hold on but Rodriquez postures up.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Rodriquez mounts Smith! Really nice guard pass there!
Smith is looking to improve his position but Rodriquez isn't that keen on the idea.
Rodriquez looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith is trying to reverse the position but instead Rodriquez has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Smith (0) vs (13) Rodriquez
Smith is really stuck here.
#T6#
Smith just trying to survive but Rodriquez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smith rolls, trying to escape but Rodriquez keeps control of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Smith trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Rodriquez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Smith tries to escape the position.
#T7#
Rodriquez biding his time, controlling Smith.
Smith is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rodriquez's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Smith tries to escape but Rodriquez has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T8#
Rodriquez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Smith is really stuck here.
Rodriquez tries to keep control of the position but Smith is staying busy.
Smith is really stuck here.
#T9#
Rodriquez tries to get the hooks in deep but Smith pushed the leg off.
Smith trying to control but not successfully.
Rodriquez biding his time, controlling Smith.
Smith trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T10#
Smith is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rodriquez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rodriquez trying to control momentarily.
Smith is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rodriquez controls the position.
Rodriquez struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T11#
Smith tries to escape the position.
Smith wants to control his opponent's hands but Rodriquez gets his hands free.
Smith rolls, trying to escape but Rodriquez keeps control of the position.
Rodriquez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Smith.
Will Rodriquez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Rodriquez not allowing Smith to control his hands. #T12#
Will Rodriquez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rodriquez controlling the positon.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rodriquez's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rodriquez controlling the positon.
Well,Smith is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Smith breaks Rodriquez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (13) Rodriquez#T13#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodriquez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (15) Rodriquez
Rodriquez preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodriquez is aware though and is defending well.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodriquez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rodriquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Rodriquez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodriquez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 15 to 2.
A victorious Nick Rodriquez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Mike Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm sorry for this performance. I've not represented the U S of A as I should. I'll be back.'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Denver vs Fazekas
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Fazekas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Denver throwing a counter right hand but Fazekas manages to avoid it.
Denver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Denver is looking to counter punch.
Denver slips under a jab.
It looked like Denver was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fazekas.
Fazekas misses with a left hand
and Denver counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fazekas throws an off balance right hand
and Denver counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fazekas thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fazekas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Denver.
Fazekas throws a chopping leg kick but Denver manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Denver slips under a jab from Fazekas.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fazekas misses with a right hand
and Denver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fazekas misses with a hook.
Denver swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Fazekas, right into the meat of the thigh.
Denver ducks under a wild hook from Fazekas.
Denver swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fazekas throws a sloppy body shot
and Denver counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fazekas thinking. #T2#
Fazekas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Denver counters with a nice body shot.
Denver checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Denver tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Denver moves out of range of the body kick.
Denver was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fazekas throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Denver misses the target.
Fazekas just misses with a punch to the body.
Fazekas throws a body kick that misses
and Denver counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fazekas thinking. #T3#
Fazekas misses with a low kick as Denver jumps back.
A little feinted left hand from Denver on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Denver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fazekas.
Denver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fazekas.
Fazekas misses with a right hand
and Denver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fazekas misses with an uppercut
and Denver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
A shot to the body from Fazekas misses
enabling Denver to counter with a crisp jab.
Fazekas throws a looping overhand right but Denver ducks down to avoid it.
Denver was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fazekas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Denver counters with a left and a right that stings Fazekas.
No joy there for Fazekas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fazekas lands a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fazekas misses with a jab to the body
and Denver counters with a stiff right hand.
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 Lemuel Denver will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Fazekas throws a lazy uppercut
and Denver makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fazekas throws a shot from downtown. Denver moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Denver tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Denver moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Denver tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fazekas misses with a wild body shot.
Lemuel Denver is winning the standup battle so far.
Fazekas throws a body punch but Denver moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fazekas throws a looping overhand right but Denver ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Denver misses the target.
Fazekas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Denver.
Denver appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fazekas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fazekas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Denver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fazekas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Denver counters with a one-two to the body.
Fazekas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Denver counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Fazekas connects with a solid leg kick.
Fazekas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Denver.
An attempted straight right counter from Denver misses the target.
Fazekas throws a poor cross that misses
and Denver counters with a one-two to the body.
Fazekas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Denver counters with a stiff right hand.
Fazekas misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fazekas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Denver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferenc Fazekas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Fazekas throws a shot from downtown. Denver moves away and avoids it.
Denver is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fazekas misses with a straight left.
Fazekas misses with a kick to the body.
Fazekas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Denver was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fazekas.
Nice defenses there by Denver.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Denver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fazekas swings for the body but Denver moves out of range.
A slow jab from Fazekas misses its intended target.
Fazekas missing with a left hand there. Denver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fazekas misses with a left hand
and Denver counters with a left to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fazekas scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lemuel Denver will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Denver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fazekas.
Denver appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fazekas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Denver is looking to counter punch.
Fazekas misses with a body punch
and Denver counters with a nice body shot.
Fazekas throws an off balance right hand
and Denver counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fazekas throws a hook to the side of Denver's head but Denver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Denver throwing a counter right hand but Fazekas manages to avoid it.
Fazekas misses with a lunging right hand
and Denver makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Fazekas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fazekas thumps Denver with a low kick.
Fazekas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Denver is looking to counter punch.
Fazekas misses with a body punch
and Denver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fazekas swings widly with a right hand
and Denver counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fazekas thinking.
Fazekas throws a leg kick
and Denver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Fazekas throws a poor cross that misses
letting Denver counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Fazekas misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Denver misses its target.
Fazekas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fazekas misses with an uppercut
and Denver counters with a left to the body.
Denver avoids a kick to the body.
Denver was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fazekas throws a chopping leg kick but Denver manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Denver swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Fazekas throws a hook to the side of Denver's head but Denver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fazekas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fazekas misses with a body punch
and Denver counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fazekas throws a good cross that connects.
Fazekas scores with the left hand. Denver knows he should have avoided that one.
Fazekas misses with a looping right.#T4#
Fazekas throws a hook to the side of Denver's head but Denver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fazekas throws an off balance right hand
and Denver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fazekas misses the body punch
and Denver counters with a stiff right hand.
Fazekas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Denver counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fazekas takes a swing at Denver's ribcage but misses.
Denver throwing a counter right hand but Fazekas manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fazekas throws a poor cross that misses
and Denver counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lemuel Denver clearly takes that round.
That's time! Denver's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Fazekas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Denver manages to avoid it.
It looked like Denver was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fazekas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fazekas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Denver uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fazekas.
Fazekas throws an off balance right hand
and Denver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denver ducks under a wild hook from Fazekas.
Denver is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fazekas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Denver was well out of range. Poor timing from Fazekas.#T1#
Denver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fazekas.
Fazekas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Denver counters with a straight right hand.
Fazekas looks to land a right hand but Denver moved out of range.
It looked like Denver was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fazekas.
Denver checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Denver is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Denver ducks under a wild hook from Fazekas.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Denver here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Fazekas throws a lazy body kick
and Denver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
A slow jab from Fazekas misses its intended target.
Fazekas misses with a hook
letting Denver counter with a right hand.
Fazekas misses with the body kick
and Denver counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Fazekas misses the target.
Fazekas misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Fazekas misses the target.
Ferenc Fazekas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Fazekas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Denver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Denver ducks under a wild hook from Fazekas.
Denver swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fazekas throws a poor cross that misses
and Denver counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fazekas misses with a body punch
and Denver counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for Fazekas.
Fazekas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Denver. That did some damage!#T4#
Fazekas misses with a right hand
and Denver counters with a stiff right hand.
Fazekas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Denver is looking to counter punch.
Fazekas throws a leg kick but Denver sees it coming and moves out of range.
Denver was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fazekas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fazekas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fazekas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fazekas throws a lazy uppercut
and Denver makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Denver looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fazekas misses with a right hand
and Denver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lemuel Denver had his way with Ferenc Fazekas in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Fazekas misses with a right hand
and Denver counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A low kick from Fazekas is predictable there
and Fazekas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fazekas throws a hook but Denver blocks it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Fazekas might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Denver has got the better of the exchanges.
Fazekas misses with a lunging right hand
and Fazekas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fazekas throws a poor cross that misses
and Fazekas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fazekas with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Fazekas misses with a right hand
and Denver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fazekas misses with a kick to the body
letting Denver counter with a right hand.
Fazekas misses with a straight right.
Fazekas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Denver counters with a right hand to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Denver checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Denver swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fazekas misses with a right hand
and Denver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferenc Fazekas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Denver slips a jab from Fazekas.
Denver is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fazekas throws an off balance right hand
and Denver counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fazekas throws a body punch but Denver moves out of range.
Denver is looking to counter punch.
Denver moves out of range of the body kick.
Denver throwing a counter right hand but Fazekas manages to avoid it.
Fazekas misses with a jab to the body
and Denver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fazekas misses with a hook
and Denver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Fazekas misses with a straight left.
Fazekas looks to throw the jab but Denver is out of range.
A big right from Fazekas misses.
It looked like Denver was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fazekas.
Fazekas misses with a left hand
and Denver counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fazekas throws a right hand that misses
and Denver counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Denver moves out of range as Fazekas strikes.#T4#
Fazekas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Denver counters with a nice body shot.
Fazekas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Denver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fazekas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Denver was well out of range. Poor timing from Fazekas.
Denver blocks a leg kick.
Denver swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fazekas throws a lazy uppercut
and Denver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lemuel Denver showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Denver 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:46
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 48:47
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lemuel Denver!
Lemuel Denver retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Lemuel Denver thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
DMMA 412: Handerson v Cole
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Cole there.
Cole throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Handerson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cole thinking.
Cole moves away from the strike by Handerson.
Cole walks into a jab.#CUT#It looks like White Cole has been cut.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handerson moves away.
Cole digs a good hook to Handerson's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cole appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cole works Handerson's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Cole cracks a nice hook into Handerson's ribs.
Cole rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Handerson counters with a right hand to the body.
Handerson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cole.
It looked like Handerson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cole throws a hook to the side of Handerson's head but Handerson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Handerson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cole throws a lazy uppercut
and Handerson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
White Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole lands the left hand.
Cole throws a looping overhand right but Handerson ducks down to avoid it.
Handerson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Cole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Handerson.
Handerson is looking to counter punch.
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Handerson manages to avoid it.
Handerson slips under a jab.
Cole misses with a lunging right hand
and Handerson counters with a right hand to the body.
Handerson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cole counters with a left to the body. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Handerson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Handerson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cole throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Handerson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cole.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cole throws a shot from downtown. Handerson moves away and avoids it.
Cole misses with a looping right.
Handerson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cole swings widly with a right hand
and Cole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cole throws a right hand that misses
and Handerson counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Handerson slips a straight right by Cole.
A counter left hand to the body from Handerson misses its target.
Cole is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cole throws a looping overhand right but Handerson ducks down to avoid it.
Handerson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Handerson manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Handerson misses its target.
Cole misses the jab.
Handerson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Handerson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Handerson throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Cole counters by clinching up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
White Cole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on White Cole's cut.
That's time! Handerson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Handerson misses with a wild body shot.
Cole let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cole lands with a straight right. Handerson didn't see that one coming.
Handerson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Handerson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cole.
Handerson throwing a counter right hand but Cole manages to avoid it.
Cole misses with a hook to the body
and Handerson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cole thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole swings away with a body shot that misses
and Handerson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cole with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Handerson to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up White Cole's cut even more.#T1#
Handerson avoids the body shot from Cole.
Cole rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Handerson counters with a nice uppercut.
Cole comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cole throws an off balance right hand
#KD#
and Handerson counters with a nice right hand that sends Cole toppling to the canvas! Cole scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Handerson finish him?!
Handerson defending well as Cole loads up on a big left hand.
Handerson avoids the body shot from Cole.
A counter left hand to the body from Handerson misses its target.
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!
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handerson moves away.
Handerson is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Cole takes a swing at Handerson's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Handerson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Handerson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#The cut above White Cole's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Handerson slips a straight right by Cole.
It looks like Handerson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Cole misses with a lunging right hand
and Handerson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cole misses with a left hand
and Handerson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cole misses with an uppercut
and Handerson counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Cole misses with a body shot.
Handerson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Handerson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cole is breathing heavily.
Handerson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cole.
Handerson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cole misses with a body punch
and Handerson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#White Cole's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#CL#
Handerson drives through and clinches with Cole against the cage.
Cole tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Handerson swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Handerson presses Cole against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Handerson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cole blocks a body shot from Handerson.
Cole prevents a body shot from Handerson.
Handerson lands a body punch.
Handerson works on Cole's body with a couple of short punches.
Handerson tries a body shot but Cole blocks it.
Handerson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Handerson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at White Cole's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dave Handerson!
Dave Handerson retains his heavyweight title!
Dave Handerson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
C412: Sang Hun vs Valverde
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
#R1#
Kai cracks Crenshaw with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Crenshaw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Crenshaw can't find room to land a body shot as Kai controls the action.
Kai is trying to force a seperation but Crenshaw has the dominant position.
Kai wants to break free but Crenshaw has control.
#BC2#
Kai breaks the clinch.
Kai misses with a wild combination.
Kai misses with a hook.
Menes Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kai just misses with a punch to the body.
Crenshaw looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kai misses the body punch
letting Crenshaw counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai misses with a left hand
and Kai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That kick from Crenshaw tenderised Kai's leg. Kai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kai misses with a jab to the body
and Crenshaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Crenshaw tries to clinch up but Kai circles away and keeps his distance.
Crenshaw has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chikara MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Crenshaw avoids the body shot from Kai.
#T1#
Kai misses with a looping right.
Crenshaw is looking to counter punch.
Kai throws a hook to the side of Crenshaw's head but Crenshaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kai misses the shot to the body.
Crenshaw dips to his left and cracks Kai with an uppercut!
Kai misses with a lunging right hand
and Crenshaw counters with a low kick, right behind Kai 's knee.
We've been informed that Kai has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Crenshaw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kai.
Kai slips under a jab.
Crenshaw takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That kick from Crenshaw tenderised Kai's leg. Kai is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Crenshaw darts in and clinches Kai up against the cage.
Crenshaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crenshaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Kai tries to break the clinch but Crenshaw is controlling the position.
Crenshaw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kai.
Crenshaw lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crenshaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Crenshaw fails to land.
Kai prevents a body shot from Crenshaw.
Kai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kai can't break the clinch.
Crenshaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crenshaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crenshaw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kai taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Crenshaw lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kai's elbow.
Crenshaw tries to work over Kai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Crenshaw scores with a shot to the side of Kai's head.
Kai lands a nice uppercut.
Kai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Crenshaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crenshaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kais head.
Crenshaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kai's elbow.
Crenshaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kai.
Kai is trying to push Crenshaw away but Crenshaw has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Crenshaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crenshaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kai swings wildly with an uppercut but Crenshaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crenshaw misses with a body punch.
Kai tries to land knees in the clinch but Crenshaw avoids the damage to the body.
Crenshaw lands a left hand.
Crenshaw scores with a hook to the body.
Crenshaw lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Crenshaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crenshaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crenshaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crenshaw pushes Kai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Kai is rocked!
Crenshaw lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kai to his knees! Crenshaw keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Crenshaw!
Don Crenshaw decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SYN 1162 Inhanamoto vs. Olivia
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Durling dips to his left and cracks Erdogan with an uppercut!#CUT#It looks like Mustafa Erdogan has been cut.#TD#
Erdogan gets caught napping as Durling dives in and scores a takedown. Erdogan manages to retain guard.
Durling throwing strikes but missing.
Durling's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Durling trying to control but Erdogan is working from the bottom.
Durling throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Erdogan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durling wants to control from the top but Erdogan keeps moving.
Durling pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Erdogan is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Erdogan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Durling wants to control from the top but Erdogan keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mustafa Erdogan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Erdogan.
Durling moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromErdogan.
Durling misses with a left hand
and Erdogan counters with a body kick.
Durling paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Durling scores with a nice right hand.
Durling misses with a wild body shot.
Erdogan throws a fast counter high kick but Durling manages to duck under it in time.
Durling connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Durling throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Erdogan counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Nick Durling has been cut.#KD#
Durling throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Erdogan tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#Erdogan is rocked!#T3#
Erdogan controlling Durling's posture.
Durling stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Erdogan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Durling with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Durling stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Erdogan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Durling is looking to work some ground and pound but Erdogan has wrist control.
Erdogan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Durling wants to pass the guard but Erdogan is keeping the position.
Durling trying to control the position from guard on top but Erdogan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Erdogan has his hands on Durling's head, controlling the position.
Durling with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Durling seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Durling wants to pass the guard but Erdogan is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Durling dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Durling.
Durling misses with a wild body shot.
Durling misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durling shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Erdogan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Erdogan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Durling shoots and misses
and Erdogan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Durling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durling throws an off balance right hand
and Erdogan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Erdogan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durling.
Erdogan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Durling swings for the body but Erdogan moves out of range.
Durling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Erdogan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Durling has his takedown stuffed
and Erdogan counters with a stiff right hand.
Durling swings away with a body shot that misses
and Erdogan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Erdogan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durling throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durling. Erdogan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Erdogan is looking for the big counter here.
Durling swings widly with a right hand
and Erdogan counters with a straight right hand.
Durling lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Erdogan at a distance.
Erdogan avoids the body shot from Durling.
#T4#
Durling lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Durling fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Erdogan steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Durling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Durling throws a right hand that misses
and Erdogan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mustafa Erdogan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Durling misses the shot to the body.
Erdogan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Erdogan wants it to stay on the feet.
Durling fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Durling bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Erdogan's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Erdogan leaves Durling with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Erdogan feints a counter leg kick.
Durling shoots in looking for a takedown. Erdogan tries to sprawl out of it but Durling keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Erdogan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Erdogan is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Durling. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Durling misses the body punch
and Erdogan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nick Durling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durling fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Erdogan steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Durling misses with a hook to the body
and Erdogan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Erdogan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Durling misses with a right hand
and Erdogan counters with a right hand to the body.
Durling swings widly with a right hand
and Erdogan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durling works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Durling shoots and misses
enabling Erdogan to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Durling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Erdogan was well out of range. Poor timing from Durling.
Durling misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Erdogan counters with a body kick.
Durling with a poor takedown
and Erdogan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Durling misses with a wild body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Durling with a lazy takedown attempt
and Erdogan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mustafa Erdogan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Erdogan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
748
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Slim Perkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 15 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Perkins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rules looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Perkins (4) vs (0) Rules
Perkins has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rules tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rules is not content to let Perkins control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rules prevents Perkins from moving into mount. #T1#
The referee asks Perkins politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Perkins prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rules is looking to reverse the position.
Rules prevents Perkins from improving position.
Perkins just content to control the position.
Perkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rules keeps working.
Rules regains half guard there - taking advantage of Perkins's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T2#
Rules is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rules controlling the position well.
Rules is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Perkins in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perkins seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rules for as long as he can get away with.
Perkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rules keeps working.
Rules tries to roll over but Perkins keeps him under control.#T4#
Perkins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Perkins passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rules! Score +3 for passing guard: Perkins (7) vs (0) Rules#SUB#
Perkins is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rules has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rules! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perkins (7) vs (2) Rules#T5#
Perkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Perkins, not yet.
Perkins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T6#
Perkins looking to control but Rules passes into half guard.
Perkins wants to get back to full guard.
Rules is looking to take a break and control but Perkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rules controlling the pace.
Rules is thwarting Perkins's attempts to control the position.#T7#
Rules is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Perkins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Perkins keeping moving, preventing Rules from controlling successfully.
Perkins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T8#
Perkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Perkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rules gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rules stays in close to Perkins's body and controls the position. #T9#
Perkins looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rules puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Rules has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rules looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Perkins is refusing to be controlled, as Rules sits in half guard. #T10#
Rules is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Perkins wants to improve his position but Rules is controlling well.
Rules content to control rather than advance.
Perkins tries to get to full guard but Rules has control of the leg. #T11#
Rules moves into full mount! Perkins won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Perkins (7) vs (5) Rules
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rules controlling his opponent.
Perkins is trying to escape the mount.
#T12#
Rules takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Perkins sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Perkins is not content to let Rules control the position.
Rules seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T13#
Perkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Perkins wants to get back to full guard but Rules has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Perkins (7) vs (8) Rules
Rules is looking to take a break and control but Perkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Perkins is looking to regain half guard here but Rules keeps moving and retains side control.
Perkins is working hard here to advance position.
Rules happy to just control the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perkins manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rules wins on points by 8 to 7. |
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Event:
C409: Chai vs Santos
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Chai with a nice cross.
Dewitt moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai throws a sloppy body shot
and Dewitt counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Olyksandr Chai has been cut.
Chai lands a nice looking body shot.
Chai fails with a takedown attempt.
Dewitt thinks about countering with a head kick.
Chai misses with a looping left.
Dewitt throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai tests Dewitt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Dewitt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chai scores with a jab to the head.
Chai connects with a nice looking jab.
Chai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chai jabs Dewitt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Dewitt saw that one coming.
Chai misses with a jab to the body
and Dewitt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chai thinking. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Dewitt does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Dewitt moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dewitt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chai's defenses.
A short body shot lands from Dewitt as the two fighters clinch.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dewitt.
Chai lands with a short shot to the head.
Dewitt scores with a shot to the side of Chai's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dewitt.
Dewitt tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Chai digs a right hand into Dewitt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dewitt's gas tank.
Dewitt gets underhooks to prevent Chai's takedown attempt.
Dewitt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dewitt pushes Chai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dewitt backwards. #T3#
Dewitt lands with a right to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Olyksandr Chai's cut even more.
Dewitt digs a right hand underneath Chai's ribcage. Chai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chai looks winded!
Dewitt tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dewitt lands a nice uppercut.
Dewitt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dewitt digs a right hand into Chai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chai's gas tank.
Dewitt tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Dewitt back against the cage.
Dewitt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dewitt pushes Chai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dewitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dewitt pushes Chai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dewitt struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Chai prevents a body shot from Dewitt.
Dewitt misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dewitt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dewitt lands a hook that snaps the head of Chai backwards. #CUT#The cut above Olyksandr Chai's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dewitt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dewitt can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dewitt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dewitt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chai's brow.
Chai tries a body shot but Dewitt blocks it.
Dewitt tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
A short right from Dewitt on the inside.
Dewitt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dewitt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dewitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Dewitt.
A short right from Dewitt on the inside.
Dewitt struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Dewitt as the two fighters clinch.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dewitt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Howie Dewitt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olyksandr Chai'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#
Chai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dewitt counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Chai is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Howie Dewitt!
Howie Dewitt seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
C409: Chai vs Santos
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Rua swings for the body but Sanford moves out of range.
Sanford scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#It looks like Wanderlei Rua has been cut.
Rua throws a right hand that misses
and Sanford counters with a body kick. #KD2#
Rua lands a big uppercut and Sanford crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sanford looks OK. Rua waves Sanford back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Tiff Sanford has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanford counters with a nice body kick.
Wanderlei Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua looks winded!
Rua misses with a hook
#KD#
and Sanford counters with a nice right hand that sends Rua toppling to the canvas! Rua scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sanford finish him?!
Rua is aggressively charging in as Sanford backs up avoiding any damage. Sanford tosses out a jab and Rua runs right into it face first! Rua is out cold! Sanford dropped down on all fours and is barking in Rua's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tiff Sanford!
Tiff Sanford thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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