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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
C298: Queiroz vs Mahogany II
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Vale Queiroz.
Mahogany looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vale Queiroz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mahogany stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vale Queiroz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mahogany checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vale Queiroz tries a low kick but Mahogany avoids it.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch up but Mahogany circles away and keeps his distance.
Mahogany tries a head kick but it misses.
Vale Queiroz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vale Queiroz throws an off balance right hand
and Mahogany counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vale Queiroz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vale Queiroz defending well as Mahogany loads up on a big left hand.
Vale Queiroz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vale Queiroz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mahogany scores with a leg kick.
Mahogany showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vale Queiroz.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vale Queiroz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Vale Queiroz misses. #T1#
Vale Queiroz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vale Queiroz takes a swing at Mahogany's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mahogany.
A punch lands to the side of Mahogany 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mahogany uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vale Queiroz.
Mahogany throws a chopping leg kick but Vale Queiroz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mahogany looks for the body kick but Vale Queiroz saw that one coming.
Vale Queiroz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mahogany misses with a looping left.
Mahogany needs to keep his hands up - Vale Queiroz had a free shot at his head there.
Vale Queiroz slips a straight right by Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz misses with a series of wild punches.
Vale Queiroz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahogany throws out the jab.
Vale Queiroz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mahogany is able to avoid easily.
Vale Queiroz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mahogany paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mahogany tries to counter with a clinch but Vale Queiroz shakes him off and moves away.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch up.
Good leg kick by Mahogany.
Mahogany throws a looping overhand right but Vale Queiroz ducks down to avoid it.
Vale Queiroz is looking to clinch. #T2#
Vale Queiroz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mahogany.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahogany throws a hook but Vale Queiroz avoids it easily.
Vale Queiroz fails to land with a series of punches.
Vale Queiroz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahogany.
Mahogany throws a head kick but Vale Queiroz moves out of range.
Mahogany keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vale Queiroz throws a leg kick
and Mahogany counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mahogany throws a head kick that misses.
Mahogany lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mahogany manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vale Queiroz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahogany.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vale Queiroz. Mahogany does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vale Queiroz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mahogany.
Mahogany keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahogany throws a right hand that Vale Queiroz ducks under and follows up with a left that Vale Queiroz also avoids with ease.#CL#
Vale Queiroz has Mahogany up against the cage in a clinch.
Mahogany blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Vale Queiroz fails to land. #T3#
Mahogany misses with a body punch.
Mahogany working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz digs a right hand into Mahogany's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mahogany's gas tank.
Vale Queiroz scores with a shot to the side of Mahogany's head.
Mahogany tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vale Queiroz tries to work over Mahogany's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahogany misses with the head strike.
Mahogany misses with the head strike.
Vale Queiroz misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahogany.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahogany.#BC2#
Mahogany's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch there but Mahogany circles away.
Mahogany swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vale Queiroz's corner calls for a 1-2. Vale Queiroz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vale Queiroz thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Vale Queiroz moves into the clinch.#T4#
Mahogany misses with the head strike.
Mahogany tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vale Queiroz's elbow.
A hook to the body from Vale Queiroz.
Mahogany blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vale Queiroz misses with the head strike.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mahogany backwards.
Vale Queiroz blocks an uppercut.
Mahogany misses with the head strike.
Vale Queiroz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch to the body.
Vale Queiroz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahogany's elbow.
Vale Queiroz works on Mahogany's body with a couple of short punches.
Vale Queiroz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale Queiroz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahogany misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Mahogany.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vale Queiroz presses Mahogany against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mahogany swings wildly with an uppercut but Vale Queiroz uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mahogany throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vale Queiroz lands a leg kick that knocks Mahogany off balance momentarily.
Vale Queiroz defending well as Mahogany loads up on a big left hand.
Mahogany scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mahogany takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Vale Queiroz. That snapped Mahogany's head back.
A clash of legs there as Vale Queiroz blocks the low kick.
Vale Queiroz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mahogany misses with a head kick.
Vale Queiroz throws a nice looking combination but Mahogany bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vale Queiroz tries to bum rush Mahogany with a series of wild strikes but Mahogany uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mahogany lands a nice hook to Vale Queiroz's body. Vale Queiroz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A low kick from Vale Queiroz misses
and Mahogany counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Vale Queiroz darts in and clinches Mahogany up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz throws a head punch that misses.
Mahogany misses with the head strike.
Mahogany lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Vale Queiroz. #T1#
Mahogany working aggressively here.
Vale Queiroz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vale Queiroz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahogany backwards.
Vale Queiroz digs a right hand into Mahogany's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mahogany's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vale Queiroz digs a right hand underneath Mahogany's ribcage. Mahogany let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mahogany is breathing heavily.
Mahogany prevents a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Mahogany working aggressively here.
Mahogany fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Vale Queiroz.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch to the body.
Vale Queiroz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahogany's elbow.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahogany misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vale Queiroz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mahogany backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vale Queiroz gets through Mahogany's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Mahogany misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vale Queiroz.
Mahogany misses with some punches.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale Queiroz tries a body shot but Mahogany blocks it.
Mahogany tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vale Queiroz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahogany controls his hands.
Vale Queiroz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vale Queiroz throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahogany.
Mahogany lands a body punch.
Mahogany lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vale Queiroz backwards.
Vale Queiroz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz scores with a shoulder strike.
Vale Queiroz throws a head punch that misses.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mahogany lands a nice uppercut.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahogany controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Vale Queiroz fails to land. #T3#
Mahogany throws a head punch that misses.
Vale Queiroz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahogany can do to turn this around?
Vale Queiroz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahogany digs a right hand underneath Vale Queiroz's ribcage. Vale Queiroz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vale Queiroz throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahogany is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vale Queiroz is defending well for now.
Vale Queiroz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahogany misses with some punches.
Mahogany throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vale Queirozs head.
Mahogany blocks an uppercut.
Vale Queiroz working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Mahogany breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook
and Mahogany counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mahogany throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mahogany swats away the attempt to clinch by Vale Queiroz.
Mahogany throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mahogany takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vale Queiroz lands a jab.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vale Queiroz takes a swing at Mahogany's ribcage but misses.
Mahogany keeps the fight on the outside.
Mahogany takes a swing at Vale Queiroz's ribcage but misses.
Mahogany wants to land a leg kick but Vale Queiroz is out of range.
Vale Queiroz tries to work over Mahogany's front leg with a kick but Mahogany checks it.
Mahogany checks a low kick from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz throws a leg kick but Mahogany checks it.
Vale Queiroz fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Vale Queiroz misses the target.
Vale Queiroz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahogany.
Mahogany appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vale Queiroz misses with a double jab
and Mahogany counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mahogany rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vale Queiroz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vale Queiroz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vale Queiroz works Mahogany's body with a nice hook.
Mahogany checks a low kick from Vale Queiroz.
Mahogany tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mahogany shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Vale Queiroz with a nice cross.
Vale Queiroz misses with a head kick.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vale Queiroz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mahogany cracks Vale Queiroz with a good jab.
Rich Mahogany seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vale Queiroz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mahogany throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vale Queiroz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vale Queiroz blocks a jab.
Mahogany connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vale Queiroz momentarily.
Mahogany throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vale Queiroz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Mahogany throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mahogany. That's going to slow Vale Queiroz down.
Nice jab there from Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vale Queiroz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mahogany shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Mahogany misses with an uppercut. Vale Queiroz saw that one coming.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook. Mahogany ducked under it nicely.
Mahogany shapes to counter with a head kick.
Vale Queiroz wants to clinch up but Mahogany keeps it at a distance.
Mahogany tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mahogany lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch up but Mahogany circles away and keeps his distance.
Vale Queiroz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mahogany let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mahogany throws a good cross that connects.
Nice uppercut lands for Vale Queiroz. That snapped Mahogany's head back.
Vale Queiroz moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahogany swings for the body but Vale Queiroz moves out of range.
Vale Queiroz throws a leg kick
and Mahogany counters with a left and a right that stings Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mahogany eats them both and turns towards Vale Queiroz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahogany throws a low kick but Vale Queiroz moves out of range easily.
Mahogany scores with a leg kick.
Vale Queiroz moves to clinch but Mahogany breaks away
and Mahogany counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mahogany looks to throw the jab but Vale Queiroz is out of range. #T2#
Vale Queiroz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahogany.
Mahogany lands with a nice body punch.
Mahogany uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vale Queiroz has time to react.
Vale Queiroz tries to score with a low kick but Mahogany moves his leg out of the way.
Vale Queiroz doesn't manage to clinch there - Mahogany circles away.
Mahogany throws a solid leg kick but Vale Queiroz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz tries to bum rush Mahogany with a series of wild strikes but Mahogany uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vale Queiroz throws a chopping leg kick but Mahogany manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It seemed like Mahogany was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mahogany connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mahogany misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mahogany scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mahogany avoids the head kick by Vale Queiroz.
#CL#
Vale Queiroz rushes Mahogany and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahogany controls his hands.
Vale Queiroz tries to work over Mahogany's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahogany tries a body shot but Vale Queiroz blocks it.
Mahogany tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz tries to work over Mahogany's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3##BC2#
Mahogany pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vale Queiroz misses with a low kick.
As Vale Queiroz backs off Mahogany throws a huge counter combo but Vale Queiroz manages to avoid it all.
Vale Queiroz connects with a single shot there.
Mahogany is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That kick from Vale Queiroz tenderised Mahogany's leg. Mahogany is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vale Queiroz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mahogany moves away from the strike by Vale Queiroz.
Mahogany throws out a counter right but Vale Queiroz avoids it with no problem.
Vale Queiroz moves in looking to clinch but Mahogany pushes him off.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vale Queiroz throws a leg kick but Mahogany checks it.
Vale Queiroz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mahogany swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mahogany misses with a looping left.
Mahogany lands a glancing blow to the side of Vale Queiroz's head.
Vale Queiroz tries to close the distance and clinch but Mahogany swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vale Queiroz misses the jab.
Mahogany swats away the attempt to clinch by Vale Queiroz.#T4#
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mahogany on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vale Queiroz is looking to clinch but Mahogany is avoiding it.
Mahogany misses the shot to the body.
Vale Queiroz is looking for a counter combo.
Mahogany lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vale Queiroz at a distance.
Mahogany misses with a looping right.
Mahogany missing with a left hand there. Vale Queiroz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vale Queiroz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahogany missing with a left hand there. Vale Queiroz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahogany thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vale Queiroz misses with a jab to the body
and Mahogany counters with a straight right hand.
Vale Queiroz moves out of range as Mahogany strikes.
Mahogany swings for the body but Vale Queiroz moves out of range.
Mahogany scores with a decent looking hook.
Vale Queiroz swinging wildly here.
Mahogany tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Mahogany really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Vale Queiroz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vale Queiroz looks to land a combination but Mahogany avoids it well.
An inside leg kick from Vale Queiroz misses.
Mahogany is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mahogany thuds his shin into the meat of Vale Queiroz's side.
Mahogany throws a jab when Vale Queiroz was well out of range.
Vale Queiroz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mahogany misses with a body shot.
Mahogany moves out of range as Vale Queiroz strikes.
A combination from Vale Queiroz does no damage.
Vale Queiroz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mahogany can pounce on him.
Mahogany chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vale Queiroz looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahogany is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch up.
Mahogany swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vale Queiroz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vale Queiroz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mahogany counters with a body kick.#T1#
Vale Queiroz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vale Queiroz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahogany.
As Mahogany looks to move away, Vale Queiroz throws a big counter combo but Mahogany just gets out of the way.
Vale Queiroz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mahogany's head.
Vale Queiroz slips under a jab.
Mahogany takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vale Queiroz misses with a series of wild punches.
Vale Queiroz throws a low kick but Mahogany avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Vale Queiroz. Those never looked like landing.
Vale Queiroz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mahogany throws out a loose jab but Vale Queiroz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vale Queiroz throws a lazy right hand but Mahogany sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vale Queiroz moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahogany throws a jab but it's blocked by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz throws a leg kick
and Mahogany counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vale Queiroz scores with a leg kick.
Vale Queiroz misses with a double jab
and Mahogany counters with a good low kick that Vale Queiroz was not able to check. #T2#
Vale Queiroz throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Mahogany was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mahogany's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahogany avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mahogany is looking for the big counter here.
Mahogany scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vale Queiroz throws a nice looking combination but Mahogany bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that misses.
Vale Queiroz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mahogany.
A nice leg kick from Vale Queiroz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahogany lands a front kick.
Mahogany thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahogany swings for the body but Vale Queiroz moves out of range.
Mahogany tries a head kick but it misses.
Mahogany tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vale Queiroz was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahogany.
That kick from Vale Queiroz tenderised Mahogany's leg. Mahogany is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mahogany loads up on a big right hand but Vale Queiroz slips the punch.#CL#
Vale Queiroz has closed the distance and engaged Mahogany in a clinch.
Mahogany swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vale Queiroz.
Mahogany tries to throw a body punch but Vale Queiroz avoids it by throwing Mahogany back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahogany.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahogany creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mahogany tries a body shot but Vale Queiroz blocks it.
Mahogany lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vale Queiroz backwards.
Mahogany lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahogany misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahogany controls his hands.
Vale Queiroz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahogany goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz scores with a shoulder strike.
Vale Queiroz pushes Mahogany back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vale Queiroz digs a right hand underneath Mahogany's ribcage. Mahogany let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mahogany is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mahogany misses with a punch to the body.
Mahogany prevents a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Mahogany tries a body shot but Vale Queiroz blocks it.
Vale Queiroz blocking some punches.
#T4#
Vale Queiroz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale Queiroz blocks an uppercut.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Mahogany fails to land.
Vale Queiroz scores with a shoulder strike.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahogany lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Mahogany pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vale Queiroz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mahogany misses with a wild body shot.
Mahogany uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz is looking to clinch but Mahogany is avoiding it.
Vale Queiroz is looking to chop away at Mahogany's legs.
Vale Queiroz looks to land a left hand but Mahogany moved out of range nicely.
Vale Queiroz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Erasmo Vale Queiroz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch but Mahogany moves out of range.
Rich Mahogany has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mahogany on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL#
Vale Queiroz moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahogany. #CUT2#It looks like Erasmo Vale Queiroz has been cut.
Vale Queiroz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahogany cracks Vale Queiroz with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vale Queiroz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vale Queiroz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahogany misses with the head strike.
Mahogany fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahogany is leaning against Vale Queiroz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahogany prevents a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Mahogany lands a left hand.
Mahogany struggles to land a body shot inside as Vale Queiroz controls his hands.
Mahogany scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Mahogany.
A right handed body shot lands from Mahogany.
#T1#
Mahogany lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vale Queiroz backwards.
Vale Queiroz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahogany creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mahogany swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahogany swings wildly with an uppercut but Vale Queiroz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahogany lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vale Queiroz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mahogany misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahogany misses with the head strike.
Mahogany fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Vale Queiroz.
Mahogany tries to work over Vale Queiroz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahogany misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Mahogany escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mahogany on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mahogany is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mahogany drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Mahogany misses the target.
Mahogany misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vale Queiroz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mahogany just manages to avoid it.
Vale Queiroz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mahogany misses the jab.
Mahogany connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Mahogany misses.
Vale Queiroz misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Mahogany holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mahogany blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Vale Queiroz.
Mahogany misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahogany.
Mahogany misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vale Queiroz is working Mahogany over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahogany.
A hook to the body from Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahogany misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Good body shot from Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Mahogany on the inside.
Mahogany misses with the head strike.
Vale Queiroz throws a head punch that misses.
Vale Queiroz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahogany has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vale Queiroz throws a head punch that misses.
Mahogany lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mahogany gets through Vale Queiroz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahogany throws a head punch that misses.
Mahogany lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahogany pushes Vale Queiroz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahogany lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vale Queiroz.
Mahogany doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahogany misses with some punches.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale Queiroz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahogany's elbow.
Vale Queiroz works on Mahogany's body with a couple of short punches.
Mahogany prevents a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahogany blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz tries to throw a body punch but Mahogany avoids it by throwing Vale Queiroz back against the cage.
Vale Queiroz misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Vale Queiroz fails to land.
Vale Queiroz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mahogany has a couple of punches blocked by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz blocks a body shot from Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mahogany goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahogany tries to work over Vale Queiroz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahogany takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Vale Queiroz as the two fighters clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Mahogany comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vale Queiroz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Erasmo Vale Queiroz!
Erasmo Vale Queiroz retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Erasmo Vale Queiroz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Rich Mahogany had this to say: 'Congrats to my opponent.'. |
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Event:
C298: Queiroz vs Mahogany II
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Cortes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cortes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thiago Cortes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Cortes closes the distance and clinches.
Kosmanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Cortes won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Cortes.
Cortes misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Cortes.
Kosmanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cortes backwards.
Our sources have told us that Cortes has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kosmanov misses with the head strike.
Kosmanov looking to stall.
Kosmanov lands with a right to the head.
Kosmanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kosmanov misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Kosmanov breaks the clinch.
Cortes connects with a right hand. Kosmanov shakes it off.#CL#
Cortes moves into the clinch.
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!
Kosmanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cortes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kosmanov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Kosmanov takes a shot to the head.
Cortes misses with a knee to the head.
Cortes lands a nice uppercut.
Kosmanov misses with some punches.
Kosmanov is trying to break the clinch but Cortes has him pressed against the cage.
Cortes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kosmanov tries to circle away but Cortes has him pinned against the cage.
Cortes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kosmanov blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Kosmanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kosmanov throws a jab when Cortes was well out of range.
Cortes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cortes tries a head kick but it misses.
Kosmanov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cortes with a body shot.
Cortes tries to bum rush Kosmanov with a series of wild strikes but Kosmanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cortes throws out a powerful jab.
Cortes throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kosmanov to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Some wild striking there from Cortes.
Kosmanov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Kosmanov tries to bum rush Cortes with a series of wild strikes but Cortes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cortes misses with a kick to the body
and Cortes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Cortes is rocked!
Cortes checks the leg kick.
Kosmanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cortes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kosmanov. That did some damage!
Cortes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kosmanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cortes blocks a jab.
Kosmanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cortes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cortes moves to clinch but Kosmanov breaks away
and Kosmanov counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Cortes scores with a sloppy right hand. Kosmanov should have avoided that one.
A combination from Cortes does no damage.
Cortes misses with a body shot
enabling Kosmanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Cortes throws a leg kick but Kosmanov checks it.
Cortes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kosmanov stuns Cortes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cortes ducks under a wild hook from Kosmanov.
Cortes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kosmanov's sensitive parts.
Cortes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cortes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kosmanov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kosmanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cortes.
Cortes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kosmanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Cortes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Cortes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortes seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kosmanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kosmanov connects with a crisp jab.
Kosmanov throws a hook but Cortes blocks it.
Cortes wants to clinch
and Kosmanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kosmanov loads up on a big right hand but Cortes slips the punch.
Kosmanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cortes. Cortes obviously looking to wear him down.
Cortes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cortes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kosmanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Cortes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cortes cracks Kosmanov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kosmanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cortes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters circling a little - Cortes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kosmanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Kosmanov has knocked Cortes down with a huge combo! Kosmanov steps away and waves a wobbly Cortes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kosmanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Cortes counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kosmanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kosmanov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kosmanov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kosmanov misses with a kick to the body.
Kosmanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Cortes.
Cortes slips a jab from Kosmanov.#CL#
Cortes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Kosmanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Cortes controls his hands.
Kosmanov pushes Cortes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cortes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cortes misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Kosmanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Kosmanov misses.
Cortes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kosmanov.
Cortes throws a one two combo.
Cortes lands a jab to the head.
Thiago Cortes is winning the standup battle so far.
Cortes lands with a good body shot.
Kosmanov throws a chopping leg kick but Cortes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cortes darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Cortes darts in and clinches Kosmanov up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortes misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Kosmanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cortes digs a right hand underneath Kosmanov's ribcage. Kosmanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cortes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cortes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cortes blocks an uppercut.
Cortes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cortes misses with some punches.
Kosmanov misses with some punches.
Cortes can't find room to land a body shot as Kosmanov controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kosmanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cortes swings wildly with an uppercut but Kosmanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kosmanov wants to break free but Cortes has control.
Kosmanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kosmanov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kosmanov tries to stall but Cortes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cortes gets through Kosmanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cortes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kosmanov. #T3#
Cortes blocking some punches.
Kosmanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cortes misses with a knee to the head.
Kosmanov taking a breather.
Kosmanov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kosmanov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cortes.
A short right from Kosmanov on the inside.
Kosmanov looking to stall.
Cortes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kosmanov's efforts to push away.
Kosmanov is trying to push Cortes away but Cortes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cortes blocks an uppercut.
Cortes throws a punch but it's blocked by Kosmanov.
A hook to the body from Cortes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kosmanov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cortes is keeping busy.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cortes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kosmanov digs a right hand underneath Cortes's ribcage. Cortes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kosmanov misses with a punch to the body.
Kosmanov digs a right hand into Cortes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cortes's gas tank.
Kosmanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kosmanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cortes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kosmanov's efforts to push away.
Kosmanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kosmanov pressing his opponent against the cage.
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!
Kosmanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Cortes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kosmanov wants to stall.
Kosmanov is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Cortes has denied him.
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 Thiago Cortes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut. Cortes saw that one coming.
Kosmanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Cortes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cortes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cortes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cortes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut. Cortes saw that one coming.
It looked like Cortes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cortes lands a right hook to the body.
Kosmanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cortes counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kosmanov.#CL#
Cortes takes the fight into the clinch.
Kosmanov blocks an uppercut.
Cortes scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Kosmanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kosmanov is pushing Cortes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cortes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Cortes.
Cortes connects with a knee to the head.
Kosmanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kosmanov taking a breather.
Kosmanov is trying to push Cortes away but Cortes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kosmanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cortes backwards.
Cortes prevents a body shot from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cortes backwards.
A body shot lands from Cortes.
Kosmanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kosmanov wants to break free but Cortes has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortes.
Kosmanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Cortes has double underhooks. #T2#
Cortes tries to throw a body punch but Kosmanov avoids it by throwing Cortes back against the cage.
Kosmanov trying to stall but Cortes improves his position.
Cortes tries to throw a body punch but Kosmanov avoids it by throwing Cortes back against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kosmanov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kosmanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kosmanov tries a body shot but Cortes blocks it.
Cortes lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cortes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cortes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kosmanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cortess head.
Kosmanov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cortes lands a nice knee to the body.
Cortes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cortes landing knees to the head.
Cortes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cortes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cortes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kosmanov blocks it with crossed arms.
Cortes works on Kosmanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Kosmanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cortes.
Cortes blocks an uppercut.
Cortes tries to throw a body punch but Kosmanov avoids it by throwing Cortes back against the cage.
Kosmanov trying to control the position but instead, Cortes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kosmanov into the cage.#BC2#
Kosmanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cortes.
Cortes misses with a few strikes there.
Kosmanov misses with a hook. Cortes ducked under it nicely.
Cortes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cortes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cortes.
Vladimir Kosmanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cortes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Cortes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kosmanov back to the cage. Cortes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kosmanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cortes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kosmanov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cortes scores with a hook to the body. Kosmanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cortes scores with a nice head shot.
Cortes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kosmanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cortes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cortes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy body kick from Cortes
enabling Kosmanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Cortes lands with a nice body punch.
Cortes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Cortes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cortes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Cortes!
During a confident post fight interview, Thiago Cortes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Mjölnir rushes Denver and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Denver goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mjölnir prevents it.
#BC#
Denver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Denver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mjölnir.
Mjölnir 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.#CL2#
Mjölnir rushes Denver and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mjölnir throws a head punch that misses.
Denver changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mjölnir fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mjölnir scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mjölnir with a nice cross.
Denver stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Denver wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Denver on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mjölnir throws a right hand that misses
and Denver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Denver shoots and misses
letting Mjölnir counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lemuel Denver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mjölnir shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Denver as he avoids it easily.
Denver attempts a counter takedown but Mjölnir avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Denver shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Denver showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Denver thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Mjölnir is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Denver scores with a couple of nice shots.
Denver not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Denver is looking for a kimura but Mjölnir is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Denver to get the leverage.
Mjölnir is refusing to be controlled, as Denver sits in half guard.
Denver looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mjölnir with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mjölnir keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Denver tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mjölnir knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Denver 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.
Denver is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mjölnir! #T2#
Denver scoring with strikes but Mjölnir is staying in there.
Denver is landing with some decent strikes but Mjölnir is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ES2#
Mjölnir somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Mjölnir shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
so Denver counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Denver might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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!
Denver won't allow Mjölnir to get back to his feet.
Mjölnir keeping full guard, as Denver tries to pass.
Denver has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Denver working some strikes from top position.
Denver connects with a couple of short punches.
Denver advances position into side control!#T3#
Denver content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Denver postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Denver working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mjölnir managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Denver.
Denver is chipping away with strikes.
Denver throwing strikes but Mjölnir manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #SU2#
Mjölnir stands up and beckons Denver to his feet.
Mjölnir throws the left hand but Denver avoids the punch easily.
Denver is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Mjölnir.#T4#
Mjölnir shoots in and drives through. Denver sprawls well.
Mjölnir misses with a kick to the body
and Denver counters with a straight right hand.
Mjölnir swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Denver counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Denver sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mjölnir defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denver wants to pass the guard but Mjölnir is defending well.
Denver is looking to pass Mjölnir's guard but actually Mjölnir recovers to full guard.
Mjölnir keeping full guard, as Denver tries to pass.
Denver lands a couple of elbows.
Mjölnir keeping full guard, as Denver tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lemuel Denver dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Denver scores with a hook to the body. Mjölnir takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mjölnir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mjölnir shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
so Denver counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Denver trying to control the position from guard on top but Mjölnir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Denver working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mjölnir's head.
Denver landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denver in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Denver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mjölnir can do to turn this around?
Denver distracts Mjölnir with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denver throws an elbow that misses. Mjölnir uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Denver's guard. Nice move by Mjölnir!#REVB##T1##SUB#
Denver has an active guard here but Mjölnir has managed to pass into half guard.
#SU2#
Mjölnir stands up out of the half guard.
Denver uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mjölnir.
Denver feinted with a counter takedown.
Mjölnir wants to slow Denver down by chopping away at his legs. #TD#
Denver looking to score a takedown here. Mjölnir is defending well but Denver drives through and ends up in Mjölnir's guard.
Mjölnir manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Denver has hold of one of Mjölnir's legs. Mjölnir is fighting the takedown attempt but Denver gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Denver's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Denver working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Denver controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Denver with a nice head shot there.
Denver working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mjölnir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Denver postures up and lands a big shot to Mjölnir's brow.
Denver trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Denver in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Denver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Denver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mjölnir is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Denver trying to control but Mjölnir is working from the bottom.
Denver in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mjölnir wants to stand and escape but Denver is having none of it.
Denver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mjölnir is keeping the position for now.
Denver with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mjölnir.
Mjölnir jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mjölnir throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Denver counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Mjölnir drives through and clinches with Denver against the cage.
#T4#
Denver wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Mjölnir's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mjölnir prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Denver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mjölnir avoids the body shot from Denver.
Denver lands a jab.#CL2#
Mjölnir closes the distance and clinches.
Denver goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mjölnir prevents it.
#TD#
Denver lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denver is taking a breather. Mjölnir 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.
Mjölnir is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lemuel Denver dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Denver fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mjölnir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Denver appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mjölnir misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Denver counters with a single leg into guard. Mjölnir didn't expect that.
Denver scoring with punches to the head and body.
Denver scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Denver is looking to work some ground and pound but Mjölnir has wrist control.
Denver wants to control from the top but Mjölnir keeps moving.
Denver lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denver trying to control but Mjölnir is working from the bottom.
Denver prevents Mjölnir from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Denver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mjölnir keeping moving, preventing Denver from controlling successfully.
Mjölnir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mjölnir keeping moving, preventing Denver from controlling successfully.
Denver content to stall in guard here.
Mjölnir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Denver looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Mjölnir.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Denver throws a big shot that misses.
Mjölnir tries to clinch #TD#
and Denver counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Denver.
Mjölnir pushes Denver off and scrambles back to his feet.
Denver looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mjölnir is fending him off so far but Denver persists. Nope, Mjölnir circles away and we're back to standing.
Denver takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Denver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Denver fails with a takedown attempt.
Mjölnir throws a big counter head kick but Denver avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lemuel Denver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Denver lands a body shot.
#TD#
Denver closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mjölnir quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Denver is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mjölnir doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Denver.
Mjölnir blocking the ground and pound attempt from Denver. #T3#
Mjölnir blocking the ground and pound attempt from Denver.
Mjölnir tries to kick Denver off but Denver keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ground and pound from Denver.
Lemuel Denver overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Denver wants to free his trapped foot but Mjölnir is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Denver is nestled in close to Mjölnir, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Denver throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Denver seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mjölnir does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Denver throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Denver is working for a kimura but Mjölnir is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Denver is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Denver is looking for a kimura but Mjölnir is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Denver to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lemuel Denver showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Denver, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lemuel Denver!
A relieved looking Lemuel Denver thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CCC 21 : Hernandez vs Romero
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Romero rushes Hernandez and presses him up against the cage.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Hernandez can't get the takedown.
Hernandez blocks an uppercut.
Romero lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Hernandez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hernandez misses with a head shot. Romero uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hernandez is stalling in the full guard.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hernandez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Romero's head.#T1#
Hernandez trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
Hernandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Romero works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES2#
Romero pushes Hernandez off and scrambles back to his feet.
Romero closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hernandez counters with a nice uppercut.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hernandez tries to counter with a takedown but Romero is quick to defend against it.
Hernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
Romero looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely.
Hernandez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Romero sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Romero is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Romero pushes Hernandez up against the cage in a clinch.
Hernandez jumps guard but Romero turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Romero working aggressively here.
Hernandez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Romero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romero wants to clinch but Hernandez slips to the side#TD#
and Hernandez counters with a shoot takedown. Romero fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Hernandez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hernandez trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
Romero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Romero preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Romero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hernandez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hernandez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hernandez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hernandez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hernandez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hernandez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hernandez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hernandez looking to pass the guard.
Hernandez throwing strikes from guard but Romero blocks nicely.
Hernandez 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Romero keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ernesto Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hernandez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romero is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Romero closes the distance and pushes Hernandez back into the cage.
Hernandez tries to pull guard but Romero forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Hernandez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero working aggressively here.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Hernandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hernandez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Romero forces Hernandez back against the cage and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ernesto Romero will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Romero tries to clinch up but Hernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
Hernandez tries to counter with a takedown but Romero is quick to defend against it.
Romero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hernandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Romero wants to clinch.
Romero closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Hernandez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Romero won't be happy with that.
Sloppy strikes there by Hernandez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
Hernandez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Romero is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hernandez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T1##ES2#
Romero explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL2#
Romero closes the distance and clinches.
Hernandez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Hernandez is trying to break the clinch but Romero is controlling him.
Hernandez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Romero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romero misses with some punches.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Hernandez can't get the takedown.
Romero's coach down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Romero's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Romero lands with a right to the head.
Romero prevents Hernandez from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Hernandez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Romero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hernandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hernandez feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Romero drives through and clinches with Hernandez against the cage.
#T2##TD#
Hernandez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Romero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hernandez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Romero's head.
Hernandez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hernandez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Romero does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Romero wants to get back to his feet.
Hernandez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hernandez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hernandez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hernandez throwing shots but Romero is blocking nicely. #T3#
Romero blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hernandez.
Romero keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hernandez lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Hernandez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Romero is just riding it out for now. Hernandez eventually gives up the hold.
Hernandez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Romero defending well though.
Hernandez not doing much here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Romero can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hernandez trying to control the action but Romero is working from the bottom.
Frank Hernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#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.
Hernandez working the head and body with strikes.
Hernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romero keeps working.
Hernandez not doing much here.
#SUB#
Hernandez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Romero sees it coming and defends easily.
Romero avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hernandez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hernandez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Romero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Hernandez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hernandez.
Hernandez swats away the attempt to clinch by Romero.
Romero is looking to clinch.
Hernandez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Romero tries to clinch there but Hernandez circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero is looking to clinch but Hernandez is avoiding it.
Hernandez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Romero sprawls and moves away.
Romero tries to clinch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Romero tries to clinch up.
Hernandez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Romero tries to clinch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Hernandez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Romero as Hernandez shoots in.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hernandez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hernandez attempts a counter takedown but Romero avoids it well and moves away.
Romero tries to clinch up but Hernandez circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Hernandez scores with a takedown into Romero's guard.
Hernandez is looking to work some ground and pound but Romero has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hernandez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Romero wants to stand but Hernandez is controlling the position.
Hernandez trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom. #T2#
Hernandez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hernandez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hernandez throwing strikes but missing.
Hernandez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hernandez trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
Hernandez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Hernandez throwing strikes but missing.
Hernandez trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Romero is looking to clinch.
Hernandez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Romero wants to clinch but Hernandez slips to the side
and Hernandez counters with a stiff right hand.
Romero is looking to clinch but Hernandez is avoiding it.
Romero tries to clinch up.
Romero is looking to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hernandez or perhaps it was just good defense by Romero, which made it look bad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romero! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero looks to land a right hand but Hernandez moved out of range.#T4#
Romero wants to clinch.
Ernesto Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero doesn't manage to clinch there - Hernandez circles away.
Romero cracks Hernandez with a good jab.
Frank Hernandez is winning the standup battle so far.
Romero throws a big shot that misses.
Hernandez tries to counter with a takedown but Romero is quick to defend against it.
Romero tries to clinch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch but Hernandez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Romero tries to clinch up but Hernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Romero stuffs the takedown attempt from Hernandez. Hernandez gets slowly back to his feet.
Hernandez lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hernandez clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Hernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
Hernandez tries to counter with a takedown but Romero is quick to defend against it.
Romero tries to clinch there but Hernandez circles away.
Romero darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Hernandez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Romero wants to get back to his feet but Hernandez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hernandez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Romero wants to stand up but Hernandez is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romero is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Hernandez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hernandez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Romero!
Romero trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hernandez trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Hernandez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T2#
Romero holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hernandez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Romero is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Romero holds of for dear life.
Hernandez trying to control but Romero is having none of it. #SUB#
Hernandez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Romero can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T3#
Romero tries to hold on but Hernandez pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez landing shots from mount.
Hernandez landing shots from mount.
Hernandez lands a nice shot to the head.
Hernandez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#ROC#Romero is rocked!#SUB#
Romero has left one of his arms exposed and Hernandez doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Romero screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Hernandez!
Frank Hernandez is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Frank Hernandez 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:
CCC 19 Creenshaw vs Sitsongrit
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Crenshaw tries to clinch but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Good work by Crenshaw as he checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Crenshaw uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Crenshaw lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crenshaw misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sitsongrit throws a right and a left that Crenshaw avoids nicely. #CL#
Crenshaw gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Crenshaw. #TD2#
Sitsongrit gets control of Crenshaw's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sitsongrit will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sitsongrit pulls Crenshaw in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crenshaw stopping the sweep attempt from Sitsongrit.#T1#
Crenshaw sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep but no luck.
Crenshaw controls from within his opponent's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Crenshaw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sitsongrit wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A hook to the body from Crenshaw.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this one to the mat.
A hook to the body from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Crenshaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crenshaw lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to pull guard but Crenshaw holds him up against the cage and eventually Sitsongrit drops back down to his feet.
Crenshaw misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Crenshaw misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Crenshaw controls the action.
Crenshaw lands with a right to the head.
Crenshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crenshaw working aggressively here.
Crenshaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crenshaw softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Crenshaw is defending well.
Don Crenshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Showtime Sitsongrit.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crenshaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Crenshaw avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sitsongrit content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T4#
Crenshaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crenshaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crenshaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crenshaw has him pressed against the cage.
Crenshaw tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to striking at distance but Crenshaw won't allow it.
Crenshaw lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit trying to stall but Crenshaw improves his position.
Sitsongrit is looking to break free of the clinch but Crenshaw has double underhooks.
Crenshaw can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Crenshaw lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sitsongrit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crenshaw prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Crenshaw dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw cracks Sitsongrit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crenshaw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crenshaw jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Crenshaw checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Crenshaw's legs.
Showtime Sitsongrit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crenshaw lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crenshaw swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Crenshaw is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sitsongrit.
Crenshaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenshaw wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Don Crenshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sitsongrit. Crenshaw shrugs it off though.
Crenshaw moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick.
Crenshaw lands a leg kick that knocks Sitsongrit off balance momentarily.
Crenshaw throws a front kick that sends Sitsongrit stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Sitsongrit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Crenshaw - that will leave a mark!
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Crenshaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crenshaw lands with a nice body kick.
Crenshaw lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Crenshaw lands a slapping body shot.
Crenshaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crenshaw backing away here, and Sitsongrit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Crenshaw clinches up against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Crenshaw.
Crenshaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crenshaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Crenshaw working aggressively here.
#T2#
Crenshaw working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crenshaw is pressed up against the cage. Sitsongrit has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crenshaw down to the mat. Crenshaw avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Crenshaw throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Crenshaw ducked under it nicely.
Crenshaw takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit lands a jab-cross combination.
Crenshaw connects with the punch.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crenshaw lands the left hand.
Crenshaw scores with a sloppy right hand. Sitsongrit should have avoided that one.
Crenshaw lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.#T3#
Crenshaw catches Sitsongrit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Crenshaw clinches up against the cage.
Crenshaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit can't break the clinch.
Crenshaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crenshaw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sitsongrit or not.
Sitsongrit is breathing heavily.
Crenshaw scores with a shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Crenshaw is defending well.
Don Crenshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Showtime Sitsongrit.
Crenshaw stalling.
Don Crenshaw has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crenshaw taking a breather.
Crenshaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Crenshaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Crenshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Crenshaw misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit looking to slow down the pace here.
Sitsongrit is pushing Crenshaw up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sitsongrit stalling in the clinch but Crenshaw improves position.
Crenshaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crenshaw fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Crenshaw lands a slapping body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Crenshaw. No joy for Sitsongrit on that attempt.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Crenshaw finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Crenshaw dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Crenshaw fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sitsongrit on the side of the head.#CL#
Crenshaw gets a clinch.
Crenshaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crenshaw works on Sitsongrit's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit tries to circle away but Crenshaw has him pinned against the cage.
Crenshaw prevents a takedown attempt there.
Crenshaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Crenshaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crenshaw lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenshaw throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Crenshaw gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Crenshaw on the inside.
Crenshaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow. #T1#
Crenshaw can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Crenshaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crenshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crenshaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crenshaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crenshaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit can't get the takedown.
Don Crenshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Showtime Sitsongrit.
Crenshaw gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crenshaw.
A body shot lands from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sitsongrit's efforts to push away.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit taking a breather. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Crenshaw.
Crenshaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crenshaw can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Crenshaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crenshaw lands with a light punch inside.
Crenshaw digs a right hand into Sitsongrit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sitsongrit's gas tank.
Crenshaw is working Sitsongrit over against the cage.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Crenshaw.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head.
Sitsongrit tries for a takedown. No joy.
Crenshaw prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Crenshaw.
Crenshaw works on Sitsongrit's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
A hook to the body from Crenshaw.
A hook to the body from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Crenshaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crenshaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crenshaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crenshaw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crenshaw working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crenshaw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sitsongrit or not.
Crenshaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crenshaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crenshaw gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crenshaw lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crenshaw prevents the takedown attempt.
Crenshaw lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Sitsongrit is rocked!#T4#
Crenshaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crenshaw smiles and moves away.
Don Crenshaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Crenshaw clinches up against the cage.
Crenshaw can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Crenshaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crenshaw.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Crenshaw clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Crenshaw.
Crenshaw buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crenshaw keeps Sitsongrit at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Crenshaw has closed the distance and engaged Sitsongrit in a clinch.
Crenshaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crenshaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crenshaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crenshaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sitsongrit has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Crenshaw after a bit of a struggle.
Sitsongrit stalling in the clinch but Crenshaw improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Crenshaw.
Sitsongrit is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Crenshaw lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Crenshaw.
#T1#
Crenshaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sitsongrit.
Crenshaw lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit is still on wobbly legs! Can Crenshaw finish him?
Nice body punch from Crenshaw - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit seems to have recovered his senses.
Crenshaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crenshaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crenshaw works on Sitsongrit's body with a couple of short punches.
Crenshaw pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Crenshaw scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crenshaw pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Crenshaw lands an uppercut.#T2#
A short left from Crenshaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crenshaw stops a takedown attempt from Sitsongrit.
Don Crenshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Showtime Sitsongrit.
Crenshaw lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Crenshaw.
Sitsongrit is looking for a takedown.
Crenshaw scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw lands a body shot.
Crenshaw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crenshaw unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Sitsongrit! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Crenshaw is unloading with more strikes now! Sitsongrit drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Crenshaw!
Don Crenshaw retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Don Crenshaw thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Date: Apr 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Smith swings for the body but Kulmunki moves out of range.
Smith takes a swing at Kulmunki's ribcage but misses.
Smith slips under a jab from Kulmunki.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Kulmunki counters with a straight right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Kulmunki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Kulmunki settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kulmunki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kulmunki sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Kulmunki's defenses. #T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Kulmunki off the cage and back into range.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Smith.
Kulmunki doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Kulmunki counter with a right hand. #T2#
Kulmunki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Kulmunki rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kulmunki.
Kulmunki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kulmunki misses with a punch to the body.
Kulmunki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kulmunki lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulmunki lands a left hand.
Kulmunki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kulmunki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Smith pulls guard successfully.
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.
Kulmunki trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.#T3##SUB#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Kulmunki defends easily.
#SUB#
Smith is looking for a triangle but Kulmunki pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Smith working for a triangle but Kulmunki defends it easily.
#SU2#
Kulmunki gets to his feet. Smith looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kulmunki sprawls well. Kulmunki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kulmunki! But no joy.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Kulmunki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kulmunki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Kulmunki sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kulmunki manages to avoid it.
Kulmunki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith lunges at Kulmunki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kulmunki's hand. #TD#
Kulmunki gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. Kulmunki manages to retain guard.
Smith is standing up over Kulmunki. Kulmunki looks to escape but Smith dives into side control.
#REVB#
A lull in the action here.#T5#
Kulmunki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#ES2#
Kulmunki bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Kulmunki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mike Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Kenzo Kulmunki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T6#
Kulmunki throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Kulmunki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulmunki felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Smith wants to control but Kulmunki is keeping him busy.
Kulmunki takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet.
Kulmunki managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smith.
#T7#
Kulmunki is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smith is controlling him well.
Smith wants to control but Kulmunki is keeping him busy.
Smith is really struggling to control Kulmunki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Smith grinds an elbow into Kulmunki's temple. #SUB#
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kulmunki is pushing Smith's head away, looking to escape. Smith manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulmunki trying to remain calm as Smith controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulmunki tries to escape but Smith is in control.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Kulmunki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kulmunki is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T8#
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulmunki keeps working. #ES2#
Kulmunki bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Smith tests Kulmunki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Kulmunki counters with an outside leg kick.
#T9#
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Kulmunki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kulmunki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kulmunki throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Kulmunki is quick to defend against it.
Kulmunki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Smith moves forwards but Kulmunki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kulmunki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Kulmunki slips the punch.
Kulmunki tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kulmunki pinned against the cage. Kulmunki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kenzo Kulmunki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kulmunki wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Nice jab there from Smith.
Smith cracks Kulmunki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Kulmunki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Kulmunki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kulmunki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulmunki tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith prevents a body shot from Kulmunki. #TD#
Smith jumps into guard, dragging Kulmunki to the mat.
#SUB#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kulmunki wants to stand but Smith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Smith seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith controlling the position.#SU2#
Kulmunki stands up from Smith's guard - Kulmunki perhaps looking for a knockout.
Smith swings for the body but Kulmunki moves out of range.
Kulmunki misses with a straight right.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.
Kulmunki scores with a head kick.
#CL2#
Kulmunki has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Kulmunki struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith is trying to break free.#T2#
Kulmunki tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Kulmunki back against the cage.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kulmunki to keep the fight standing.
Kulmunki throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Kulmunki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Kulmunki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Kulmunki is controlling him.
Kulmunki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kulmunki throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Kulmunki tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Kulmunki misses with a body punch.
Kulmunki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kulmunki has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kulmunki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kulmunki postures up.
#SU2#
Kulmunki stands up from Smith's guard - Kulmunki perhaps looking for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Kulmunki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.#T3#
Kulmunki wants to clinch.
Smith attempts a counter takedown but Kulmunki avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Smith throwing shots but Kulmunki is blocking nicely.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet.
Smith working Kulmunki over with strikes.
Smith prevents Kulmunki from standing back up.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kulmunki is trying to stand.
Smith is nestled in close to Kulmunki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Well, if Smith 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.
Smith stops Kulmunki from getting back to his feet.
#T5#
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Kulmunki is holding on for dear life with his legs. #ES2#
Kulmunki makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kulmunki is looking to clinch.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Kulmunki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Kulmunki throws a counter combo.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kulmunki.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Kulmunki's head but Kulmunki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T6#
Kulmunki wants to clinch.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kulmunki moves away.
Smith shoots and misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kulmunki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kulmunki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKulmunki.#T7#
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Kulmunki.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kulmunki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith swings for the body but Kulmunki moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kulmunki tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it.
Smith digs a good hook to Kulmunki's body.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
#T8#
Jab from Smith.
Kulmunki thows a leg kick but Smith checks it #TD#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Kulmunki has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smith off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kulmunki was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith is looking to wear down Kulmunki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Kulmunki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kulmunki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Kulmunki.
It seemed like Kulmunki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T9#
Kulmunki tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Kulmunki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kulmunki tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Kulmunki wriggles free and stands up.
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 Mike Smith will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kulmunki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kulmunki throws out the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Kulmunki. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
As Smith backs off Kulmunki throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kulmunki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kulmunki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target. #TD#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kulmunki wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith postures up in Kulmunki's guard and throws a big left but Kulmunki blocks it.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Kulmunki blocks nicely.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith won't allow Kulmunki to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smith wants to control from the top but Kulmunki keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Smith misses with a hook
and Kulmunki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Kulmunki misses.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kulmunki sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Kulmunki clinches.
Kulmunki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kulmunki misses with a body punch.
Kulmunki can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Kenzo Kulmunki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kulmunki presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith tries to pull guard but Kulmunki won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3#
Kulmunki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kulmunki lands a body shot.
Kulmunki struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith wants to break free but Kulmunki has control.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Kulmunki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Kulmunki lands an uppercut.
Kulmunki misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kulmunki tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Kulmunki back against the cage.
Kulmunki tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Kulmunki lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Kulmunki swinging wildly here.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Kulmunki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Kulmunki counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulmunki thumps Smith with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kulmunki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T5#
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Kulmunki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Smith misses the jab.
Kulmunki throws a counter combo.
Kulmunki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T6#
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Kulmunki should have avoided that one.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kulmunki is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Kulmunki throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Kulmunki only half commits.
Kulmunki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Kulmunki is quick to defend against it.
Kulmunki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab, jab by Kulmunki - just one landing.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kulmunki.#T7#
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Kulmunki does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kulmunki! But no joy.
Kulmunki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kulmunki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kulmunki throws a head kick that half lands.
Kenzo Kulmunki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
letting Kulmunki counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Kulmunki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith misses with a hook. Kulmunki ducked under it nicely.
Kulmunki flicks out a counter leg kick but Smith steps away.#T8#
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kulmunki counters with a nice uppercut.
Kulmunki throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Kulmunki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kulmunki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Kulmunki has managed to clinch.
Kulmunki lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith prevents a body shot from Kulmunki.
A right hand to the body from Kulmunki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Kulmunki digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Smith blocks a body shot from Kulmunki.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Kulmunki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith tries to pull guard but Kulmunki won't allow it.
#T9#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Kulmunki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kulmunki scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith fails to pull guard.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Kulmunki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith blocks a body shot from Kulmunki.
Smith tries to break free but Kulmunki pushes him back against the cage.
Kulmunki gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Kulmunki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kulmunki lands a body punch. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kulmunki.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenzo Kulmunki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kulmunki 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenzo Kulmunki!
During a confident post fight interview, Kenzo Kulmunki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Mike Smith had this to say: '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:
C293: Matsuzaka vs Diaz
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Cortes slips a jab from Kosmanov.
Cortes defending well as Kosmanov loads up on a big left hand.
Kosmanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cortes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cortes throws a hook but Kosmanov avoids it easily.
Kosmanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cortes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov misses with a hook.
As Kosmanov tries to get set, Cortes tries to push him back and clinch up but Kosmanov manages to avoid the attempt.
Kosmanov throws a shot from downtown. Cortes moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Kosmanov throws the left hand but Cortes avoids the punch easily.
Cortes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cortes defending well as Kosmanov loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Cortes forces Kosmanov back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Kosmanov.
Cortes leaning against his opponent.
Cortes misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Kosmanov on the inside.
Cortes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kosmanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kosmanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kosmanov pushes Cortes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cortes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kosmanov's face.
#BC2#
Kosmanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kosmanov lands with a right hand. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosmanov swings widly with a right hand
and Cortes counters with a series of strikes. Kosmanov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kosmanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kosmanov connects with a body shot.
Kosmanov throws a combination that misses
and Cortes counters with a body kick.
Cortes moves away from the strike by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov misses the jab.
Kosmanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Cortes is looking to clinch but Kosmanov is avoiding it.
Kosmanov misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Cortes.
Kosmanov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kosmanov loads up on a big right hand but Cortes slips the punch.
As Kosmanov tries to get set, Cortes tries to push him back and clinch up but Kosmanov manages to avoid the attempt.
Kosmanov misses with a low kick.
A jab from Kosmanov misses.
Vladimir Kosmanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kosmanov.
#T4#
Kosmanov throws a jab when Cortes was well out of range.
Cortes tries to clinch there but Kosmanov circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kosmanov! But no joy.
Cortes slips a jab from Kosmanov.
Cortes quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kosmanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cortes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kosmanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cortes counters with a two punch combo.
Kosmanov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cortes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cortes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kosmanov just manages to avoid it.
Cortes defending well as Kosmanov loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vladimir Kosmanov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kosmanov is looking to score with low kicks.
Cortes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kosmanov misses the body punch
and Cortes makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kosmanov really felt that one!
Kosmanov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut. Cortes saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Kosmanov misses its intended target.
Cortes appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cortes is looking to counter with a body kick.
Cortes avoids the body shot from Kosmanov.
Cortes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kosmanov throws out the jab.
Cortes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Cortes ducks under a wild hook from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov looks for the body kick but Cortes saw that one coming.
Cortes wants to clinch.
Cortes lands a jab to the nose.
Vladimir Kosmanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kosmanov tries to bum rush Cortes with a series of wild strikes but Cortes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kosmanov misses with a hook. Cortes ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Cortes clinches up against the cage.
Cortes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kosmanov blocks it with crossed arms.
Cortes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kosmanov's elbow.
Good body shot from Cortes.
Kosmanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kosmanov working aggressively here.
Cortes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cortes lands a hook that snaps the head of Kosmanov backwards.
Cortes scores a nice knee to the body.
Kosmanov is breathing heavily.
Kosmanov misses with the head strike.
Kosmanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Cortes has double underhooks. #T3#
Cortes working aggressively here.
Thiago Cortes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kosmanov takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
Kosmanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Cortes gets a clinch.
Cortes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cortes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kosmanovs head.
Our sources have told us that Cortes has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Cortes has Kosmanov pressed against the cage.
Cortes crunches a lovely knee into Kosmanov's ribcage.
Cortes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kosmanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cortes.
Cortes lands a right hand.
Cortes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kosmanov takes a shot to the head.
Cortes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortes.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kosmanov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T4#
Kosmanov avoiding damage as Cortes throws knees to the body.
Cortes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cortes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortes.
Kosmanov tries to break free but Cortes pushes him back against the cage.
Cortes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cortes as Kosmanov tries to tie him up.
Cortes lands a body shot.
Kosmanov has had enough of the clinch but Cortes keeps him there for the moment.
Cortes is trying to stall.
Kosmanov blocks a body shot from Cortes.
Cortes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kosmanov tries to break free but Cortes pushes him back against the cage.
Cortes lands with a right to the head.
Cortes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kosmanov backwards.
Kosmanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Cortes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cortes lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Cortes dominated that second round.
That's time! Cortes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Kosmanov misses its intended target.
Cortes moves out of range as Kosmanov strikes.
Cortes throws a big counter combination but Kosmanov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cortes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Kosmanov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cortes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cortes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Kosmanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cortes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov throws a leg kick but Cortes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut
and Cortes counters with a nice body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cortes!
Kosmanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cortes.
Kosmanov tries to score with a low kick but Cortes moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Cortes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kosmanov will feel that in the morning.
Cortes ducks under a wild hook from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cortes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kosmanov swings widly with a right hand
and Cortes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cortes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kosmanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cortes works Kosmanov's body with a nice hook.
Kosmanov misses with a straight right. #T3#
Cortes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cortes slips under a jab.
Cortes slips under a jab.
Cortes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kosmanov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cortes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kosmanov scores with a nice right hand.
#CL#
Cortes clinches up with Kosmanov and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Kosmanov misses with an elbow strike.
Kosmanov misses with a body punch.
Kosmanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Cortes keeps control of Kosmanov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kosmanov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kosmanov.
Cortes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cortes misses with a body punch.
Cortes struggles to land a body shot inside as Kosmanov controls his hands.
Cortes tries to work over Kosmanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cortes lands an uppercut.
Kosmanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kosmanov throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Kosmanov on the inside.
Cortes working aggressively here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cortes as Kosmanov tries to tie him up.
Cortes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kosmanov can do to turn this around?
Cortes is trying to maintain a safe position but Kosmanov gets an underhook and turns Cortes into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Kosmanov breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vladimir Kosmanov.
I think Kosmanov 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
C294: Marley vs Torvik
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Gunnarsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mahogany.
Good work by Gunnarsson as he checks the leg kick.
Mahogany on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gunnarsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mahogany.
Gunnarsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mahogany misses with a straight right.
Mahogany scores with a leg kick.
Gunnar Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahogany throws a big shot that misses.
Gunnarsson moves out of range of the body kick from Mahogany.
Mahogany misses with a body shot.
Mahogany moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook.
Mahogany throws out a counter right but Gunnarsson avoids it with no problem.
Gunnarsson fails to land with a series of punches.
And Mahogany responds with a good body kick, but Gunnarsson manages to step out the way in time.
Gunnarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahogany.#CL2#
Mahogany has Gunnarsson up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunnarsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gunnarsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mahogany fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahogany lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahogany throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunnarsson. #T1#
Gunnarsson tries to break the clinch but Mahogany is controlling the position. #BC#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch.
Mahogany works Gunnarsson's body with a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahogany looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mahogany cracks Gunnarsson with an open hand slap.
Mahogany slips under a jab.
Mahogany slips a jab from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Mahogany counters with a body kick.
Gunnarsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gunnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mahogany has time to react.
Mahogany throws a front kick that sends Gunnarsson stumbling back into the cage.
Gunnarsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Gunnarsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL2#
Mahogany closes the distance and clinches.
Mahogany works on Gunnarsson's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahogany tries to throw a body punch but Gunnarsson avoids it by throwing Mahogany back against the cage. #T2#
Mahogany lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Mahogany.
Mahogany lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Mahogany.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahogany.
Mahogany doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahogany keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gunnarsson's efforts to push away.
Gunnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Mahogany throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A swing and a miss from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mahogany throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahogany looks to land a left hand but Gunnarsson moved out of range nicely.
Mahogany uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gunnarsson lands with a right hand.
Gunnarsson throws a body punch but Mahogany moves out of range. #T3#
Mahogany takes a swing at Gunnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Mahogany throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mahogany thinking.
A bone on bone clash there as Mahogany blocks the leg kick.
Gunnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahogany misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunnarsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mahogany can pounce on him.
Gunnarsson throws the left hand but Mahogany avoids the punch easily.
Gunnarsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gunnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahogany.
Gunnarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Mahogany's shoulder, as Mahogany tries to avoid the shot.
Gunnarsson misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Gunnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahogany feints a counter leg kick.
Gunnarsson jabs Mahogany to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut.
Mahogany throws a hook but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Gunnarsson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mahogany counters with a straight right hand.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook. Mahogany ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Mahogany cracks Gunnarsson with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Mahogany moves away and avoids it.
Gunnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahogany moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gunnarsson 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 Mahogany has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mahogany and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gunnarsson missing with a left hand there. Mahogany was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahogany slips under a jab.
Mahogany displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunnarsson throws out the jab.
Mahogany tries a head kick but it misses.
Mahogany displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunnarsson throws out the jab.
Mahogany throws a lazy uppercut
letting Gunnarsson counter with a right hand.
Mahogany throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gunnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahogany.
Mahogany tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gunnarsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gunnarsson missing with a left hand there. Mahogany was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahogany pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Mahogany dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mahogany tries a head kick but it misses.
Mahogany walks into a jab.
Mahogany takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gunnar Gunnarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the body from Mahogany misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a straight right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gunnarsson. That's going to slow Mahogany down.
Mahogany throws a hook but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Gunnarsson throws out a leg kick but Mahogany moves out of range and Gunnarsson only half commits.
Mahogany on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mahogany connects with a looping right hand.
Gunnarsson blocks a jab.
Gunnarsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Gunnarsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mahogany misses with a low kick.
Mahogany jabs Gunnarsson right on the nose. Gunnarsson blinks but takes it well.
Gunnarsson moves out of range as Mahogany throws a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunnarsson misses with a leg kick
and Gunnarsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mahogany looks to land a right hand but Gunnarsson moved out of range.
Gunnarsson throws a push kick but Mahogany slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Mahogany takes one to the chin there.
Gunnarsson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunnarsson. Mahogany does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Mahogany.
Mahogany keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice shot by Gunnarsson.
Mahogany moves out of range of the body kick from Gunnarsson.
Mahogany misses with a straight left.
Mahogany keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Mahogany closes the distance and clinches.
Mahogany lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gunnarsson can't break the clinch.
Gunnarsson tries to work over Mahogany's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahogany lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gunnarsson backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahogany lands a body shot.
Mahogany misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Good body shot from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mahogany tries a body shot but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Mahogany throws a head punch that misses.
Mahogany working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahogany blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mahogany tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gunnarsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gunnarsson prevents a body shot from Mahogany.
Mahogany softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rich Mahogany seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mahogany goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahogany blocking some punches.
Gunnarsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gunnarsson is trying to push Mahogany away but Mahogany has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gunnarsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Mahogany won't allow it.
Mahogany struggles to land a body shot inside as Gunnarsson controls his hands.
Mahogany working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahogany lands with a light punch inside.
Mahogany throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mahogany lands an uppercut.#T3#
Gunnarsson is trying to push Mahogany away but Mahogany has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mahogany throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunnarsson.
Mahogany digs a right hand underneath Gunnarsson's ribcage. Gunnarsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mahogany lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahogany misses with a body punch.
Mahogany works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mahogany lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahogany lands an uppercut.
Gunnarsson blocks an uppercut.
Mahogany fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gunnarsson wants to break free but Mahogany has control.
Gunnarsson is trying to push Mahogany away but Mahogany has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mahogany misses with some punches.
Mahogany misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahogany misses with a punch on the inside.
Gunnarsson tries to work over Mahogany's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahogany lands a shoulder strike.
Mahogany throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson blocks a body shot from Mahogany. #T4#
Mahogany avoiding damage.
Mahogany keeps control of Gunnarsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The referee calls for Mahogany to work.
Mahogany lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gunnarsson backwards. #BC#
Gunnarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Mahogany fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gunnarsson, pushing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Gunnarsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mahogany tries to throw a body punch but Gunnarsson avoids it by throwing Mahogany back against the cage.
Gunnarsson is trying to break free.
Mahogany misses with some punches.
Mahogany tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gunnarsson's elbow.
Mahogany tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gunnarsson's elbow.
Mahogany goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahogany throws a head punch that misses.
Mahogany keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gunnarsson's efforts to push away.
Gunnarsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Mahogany showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gunnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahogany.
Mahogany walks into a jab.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook. Mahogany ducked under it nicely.
Gunnarsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gunnarsson slips a jab from Mahogany.
Mahogany checks a leg kick nicely.
Gunnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahogany sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahogany throws the left hand but Gunnarsson avoids the punch easily.
Mahogany lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahogany tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gunnarsson scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Gunnarsson. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahogany! But no joy.
Mahogany stuns Gunnarsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mahogany throws a jab when Gunnarsson was well out of range.
Gunnarsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mahogany takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mahogany checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Gunnarsson looks to land a right hand but Mahogany moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws out a leg kick but Mahogany moves out of range and Gunnarsson only half commits.
Gunnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahogany tries to land a body kick
and Gunnarsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gunnarsson slips under a jab.
Gunnarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunnarsson misses with a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gunnarsson 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 Mahogany has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mahogany and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gunnarsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mahogany. Mahogany obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Gunnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gunnarsson misses with a body kick.
Mahogany misses with a low kick as Gunnarsson jumps back.
Gunnarsson drops his hands momentarily and Mahogany takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A leg kick checked by Gunnarsson.
A counter left hand to the body from Gunnarsson misses its target.
Gunnarsson throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Mahogany throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gunnarsson's head.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook
and Mahogany counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahogany takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gunnarsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gunnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Mahogany with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gunnarsson throws a hook but Mahogany blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Mahogany.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook.
Gunnarsson connects with a single shot there.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Mahogany counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Gunnarsson actively working from the bottom here.
Mahogany missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gunnar Gunnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Mahogany controlling the pace.
Mahogany thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gunnarsson's head. #SUB2#
Mahogany is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mahogany is looking to take a break and control but Gunnarsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mahogany with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mahogany has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Mahogany is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gunnarsson defends it well.
Gunnarsson wants to control but Mahogany is keeping busy.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gunnarsson tries to get to full guard but Mahogany has control of the leg.
Mahogany trying to control the action but Gunnarsson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mahogany is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mahogany passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gunnarsson!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rich Mahogany.
I've got Mahogany winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Mahogany!
Our winner, Rich Mahogany, 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:
RSE 66: Funeral Fog
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#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.
Gooding jabs Bauweraerts to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bauweraerts throws a right hand that misses
letting Gooding counter with a right hand.
Bauweraerts throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gooding counters with a straight right hand.
Bauweraerts scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bauweraerts connects with a single shot there.#TD#
Bauweraerts looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gooding!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gooding is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Bauweraerts postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bauweraerts gets to mount! Gooding was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bauweraerts with shots to the head and body - Gooding looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bauweraerts controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bauweraerts cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bauweraerts scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gooding taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gooding is trying desperately to improve position.
Bauweraerts looking to finish Gooding with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gooding!
Bauweraerts can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gooding is looking to escape.
Gooding tries to reverse the position but Bauweraerts maintains control.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bauweraerts with shots to the head and body - Gooding looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bauweraerts controlling the position easily from mount.
A nice elbow there by Bauweraerts.#CUT#It looks like Cuba Gooding has been cut.
Gooding is bucking up trying to escape but Bauweraerts cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bauweraerts postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gooding looks a forlorn figure.
Bauweraerts takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Bauweraerts unloading with bombs!
Bauweraerts landing shots from mount.
Bauweraerts landing shots from mount.
Bauweraerts takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gooding is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gooding is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bauweraerts is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gooding can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#CUT#That has opened up Cuba Gooding's cut even more.
Bauweraerts raining down shots from the mount!#CUT#The cut above Cuba Gooding's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bauweraerts has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bauweraerts is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC#Gooding is rocked!#CUT#Cuba Gooding's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cuba Gooding's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Koen Bauweraerts!
Koen Bauweraerts decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HZN 15 Tenryu v Doherty
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Adams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oneil.
Oneil feints the counter takedown.
Adams misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Oneil counters with a shoot takedown. Adams fights it but they end up in guard.
Adams is looking to stand back up but Oneil counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Adams. #REVR#
Adams is looking to improve his position.
Oneil looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Adams taking some punishment here, with Oneil in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Oneil wants to work for an arm triangle but Adams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Oneil is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adams sees it coming and defends easily.
Oneil throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Adams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oneil.
Adams is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Adams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oneil.
Adams is not content to let Oneil control the position.
Adams wants to control but Oneil is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adams keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Oneil throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Adams to regain full guard.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Oneil from controlling successfully.
Oneil trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adams looking for a sweep. Not yet Adams, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Oneil from controlling successfully.
Adams pulls Oneil in to control the position.
Oneil scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Adams holds on and takes a little breather.
Oneil wants to pass the guard but Adams is keeping the position.
Adams wants to get back to his feet but Oneil passes into half guard.
Oneil working over Adams with some ground and pound. Adams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oneil perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Adams wants to control but Oneil is keeping busy.
Adams wants to get back to full guard.
Oneil not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oneil has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3##SUB2#
Oneil 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.
Adams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oneil.
Adams trying to hold on to Oneil's head to control him but Oneil postures up.
Adams is refusing to be controlled, as Oneil sits in half guard.
Adams wants to control but Oneil is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adams is looking to improve his position.
Adams is refusing to be controlled, as Oneil sits in half guard.
Oneil thows a huge punch but Adams dodges it nicely.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Oneil is looking to advance position but Adams won't allow it.
Adams is refusing to be controlled, as Oneil sits in half guard.
Oneil lands strikes from half guard.
Adams is trying to maintain the position but Oneil is very close to passing his half guard.
Adams won't allow Oneil to pass to mount.
Adams wants to control but Oneil is keeping busy.
Oneil thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adams is controlling Oneil's trapped leg to prevent Oneil from advancing to side control.
Oneil throwing shots but Adams is blocking nicely.
Adams is looking for a sweep. Oneil is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Oneil dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Adams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oneil.
Adams throws a big shot that misses.
Oneil tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Oneil will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've been told by Adams's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
Oneil tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The fighters circling - Adams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Oneil closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Adams to the mat! Adams manages to get full guard.
Oneil stands up over Adams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Adams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oneil trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Adams keeping moving, preventing Oneil from controlling successfully.
Oneil lands a couple of digs.
Adams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Oneil looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Adams passes into half guard.
Oneil wants to get back to full guard.
David Oneil has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adams not doing much here.
Oneil manages to get to full guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Oneil looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Adams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Oneil is trying to control the position but Adams postures up.
Adams wants to stand but Oneil has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Oneil is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adams is aware though and is defending well.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Oneil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oneil looking to control.
#SU#
Adams stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Oneil defending well as Adams loads up on a big left hand.
Oneil appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Oneil takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses.
Adams throws a sloppy head kick and Oneil moves out of range easily.
Oneil ducks under a wild hook from Adams.
Oneil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adams misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Oneil counters with a shoot takedown. Adams fights it but they end up in guard.
Oneil won't allow Adams to get back to his feet.
Adams is trying to control the position but Oneil postures up. #T4#
Oneil prevents Adams from getting back to his feet.
Oneil is pushing down on Adams's leg trying to pass to half guard. Adams is fighting to maintain full guard but Oneil has managed to sneak the leg through.
Oneil is controlling the pace.
Oneil lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oneil landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Adams wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oneil is working away from the top position though.
Adams tries to roll over but Oneil keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Oneil is working for a submission of some sort.
Adams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but David Oneil will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Adams.
Oneil drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adams defends it well.
Adams is looking to land body kicks.
Oneil is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Callum Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oneil.
Oneil has a takedown stuffed.
Oneil has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Adams is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Oneil counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Oneil trying to control from half guard but Adams is working away.
Ground and pound from Oneil. #T1##SUB2#
Oneil 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.
Oneil throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oneil not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Oneil. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Oneil scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oneil tries to pass to full mount but Adams defends it.
Oneil moves nicely into side control.
Oneil in side control lands a decent elbow.
Callum Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Adams is not content to let Oneil control the position.
Adams managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Oneil.
Oneil scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Adams to see if he's OK.
Adams is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Oneil off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Oneil right now.
Adams controlling from the back.
Oneil is in bad spot here.
Adams has good solid back control here.
Adams lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Oneil.
#T3#
Oneil is really stuck here.
Adams is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Oneil. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Oneil is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Adams is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Oneil trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Adams is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Oneil up.
Adams keeps control of the position easily here as Oneil tries to buck him off.
Oneil rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T4#
Oneil is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Adams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Adams's back!
Oneil biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB2#
Adams is in a bad position with Oneil working for a choke. Adams manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Adams trying to control but Oneil is working from the bottom.
Adams postures up.
Adams preventing the sweep.
Oneil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oneil is pulling down on Adams's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Oneil looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Oneil.
I've got Oneil winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Oneil!
A very excited looking David Oneil 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. |
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Event:
HZN 15 Tenryu v Doherty
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Rader throws a wild body kick that Dewitt sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Dewitt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rader gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dewitt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rader's knee momentarily.
Dennis Rader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rader scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rader throws a lazy body kick
and Dewitt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Dennis Rader has been cut.
Rader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dewitt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rader.
Rader just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rader gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dewitt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rader throws a solid leg kick but Dewitt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rader.
Rader looks for the body kick but Dewitt saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Dewitt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Rader throws a sloppy head kick #KD#
and Dewitt counters with a nice right hand that sends Rader toppling to the canvas! Rader scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dewitt finish him?!
Rader throws a body kick, spinning off balance#KD#
and Dewitt counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rader! Dewitt lets Rader back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Rader is rocked!
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!
Rader scores with a kick to the body.
Rader goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice jab there from Rader.
Rader misses with a looping right.
Dewitt lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dewitt blocks a head kick by Rader.
Rader is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Rader lands a nice hook to Dewitt's body. Dewitt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Rader misses its intended target.
Rader misses with a leg kick
and Dewitt counters with a body kick.
Rader is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rader punishes Dewitt's body with a nice straight punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rader.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rader. Dewitt does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Dewitt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rader lands a front kick.#T3#
Dewitt checks a low kick from Rader.
Rader throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dewitt's head.#CUT2#It looks like Howie Dewitt has been cut.
Dewitt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rader lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rader swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dewitt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rader tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dewitt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rader lands with a slapping head kick.
Rader misses with a looping left.
As Rader tries to get set, Dewitt tries to push him back and clinch up but Rader manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
Rader pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It appears Dewitt was looking to counter with a kick there.
Rader misses with an uppercut.
Dewitt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rader misses with a low kick.
Dewitt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rader throws an overhand right that lands on Dewitt's shoulder, as Dewitt tries to avoid the shot.
Rader lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dewitt circles away quickly and effectively.
Dewitt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rader misses with a hook
and Dewitt counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dennis Rader will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Dewitt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Dewitt counters with a quick kick to the body but Rader blocks it.
Rader misses with a low kick as Dewitt jumps back.
A quick step to the side and Dewitt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Dewitt's head coaches at Chikara MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rader scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rader throws a front kick that sends Dewitt stumbling back into the cage.
Rader thows a body kick. Dewitt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rader fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dewitt on the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rader looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dewitt wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rader lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Rader throws a poor cross that misses
and Dewitt counters with a solid body kick.
Dewitt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A low kick from Rader misses
and Dewitt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rader missing with a left hand there. Dewitt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rader throws a body punch but Dewitt moves out of range.
Dewitt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dewitt might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rader connects with a jab.
Rader misses with a low kick.
Dewitt lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2#
Rader scores with a nice body kick.
Dewitt checks a low kick from Rader.
Rader gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dewitt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rader goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rader throws a head kick but Dewitt moves out of range.
Rader tries to land a front kick but Dewitt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dewitt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dewitt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Rader throws a right hand that misses
and Dewitt counters with an inside leg kick.
Rader throws out a loose jab but Dewitt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dewitt throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rader avoids it.
Rader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Dewitt misses its target.
Rader looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rader looks to score with a jab to the body but Dewitt is just out of range.
Dewitt throwing a counter right hand but Rader manages to avoid it.
Rader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dewitt.
A little feinted left hand from Dewitt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rader misses with a right hand
and Dewitt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dennis Rader seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Rader.
Rader loads up on a big right hand but Dewitt slips the punch.
Rader throws a sloppy head kick and Dewitt moves out of range easily.
Dewitt blocks a head kick by Rader.
A big right from Rader misses.
Dewitt looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rader misses with an uppercut.
Rader looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Rader showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dewitt throws out a loose jab but Rader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rader replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dewitt blocks it well.
Howie Dewitt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rader tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dewitt lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rader misses with a wild body shot.
Dewitt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rader.
Rader lands with a nice body punch.
Rader swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dewitt counters with a low kick, right behind Rader 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rader.
Rader throws an overhand right that lands on Dewitt's shoulder, as Dewitt tries to avoid the shot.
Rader misses with an uppercut
and Dewitt counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Crunch! Dewitt slams his shin into Rader's torso.
Rader takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rader misses with a shot to the body
and Dewitt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rader. Dewitt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dewitt was well out of range. Poor timing from Rader.
Dewitt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rader manages to circle out of the way.
Rader takes a swing at Dewitt's ribcage but misses.
Rader throws a lazy uppercut
and Dewitt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dewitt checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T2#
Rader misses with a right hand
and Dewitt counters with a body kick that stops Rader in his tracks momentarily.
Rader misses with a hook to the body
#KD#
and Dewitt counters with a nice right hand that sends Rader toppling to the canvas! Rader scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dewitt finish him?!
Rader is still on wobbly legs! Can Dewitt finish him?
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!
Rader misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Dewitt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dewitt.
Dewitt lands a nice elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Dennis Rader's cut even more.
Rader can't find room to land a body shot as Dewitt controls the action.
Dewitt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A short uppercut from Dewitt.
Rader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dewitt cracks Rader with a nice body shot.#KD#
Dewitt drops Rader onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Rader is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Rader pressed against the cage. Dewitt frees himself up and cracks Rader with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Rader crumples to the floor, out cold! Dewitt jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Howie Dewitt!
A relieved looking Howie Dewitt thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
RSE 65: Macabre
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Lugnunum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Sanford was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Lugnunum drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sanford on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lugnunum grinds an elbow into Sanford's temple.
Lugnunum lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sanford down.
Sanford tries to improve position but can't.
The strikes coming from Lugnunum are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sanford can't do much from the bottom here.
Sanford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lugnunum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sanford tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lugnunum moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1#
Lugnunum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanford keeps working.
Lugnunum throws an elbow but Sanford slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lugnunum working the head with strikes.
Sanford takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lugnunum working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lugnunum creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sanford sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lugnunum postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lugnunum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanford keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sanford can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Lugnunum landing strikes.
Sanford parries the strikes from Lugnunum easily there. Lugnunum is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sanford to escape.
Sanford wants to control but Lugnunum postures up.
Lugnunum looks up at the clock and then as Sanford takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lugnunum smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lugnunum controlling the position.
Lugnunum throws a strike aimed at the side of Sanford's head but Sanford avoids it well.
Sanford is trying to escape the position but Lugnunum is controlling the position.
Sanford managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lugnunum.
Lugnunum working the ground and pound from side control.#CUT#It looks like Tiff Sanford has been cut.
Sanford trying to remain calm as Lugnunum controls from the top position.#SUB#
Lugnunum thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lugnunum lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sanford down.
#ROC#Sanford is rocked!#T3##SUB#
Lugnunum is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Sanford looks calm but he's in trouble here. Lugnunum gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Sanford is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Lugnunum lets go of the hold and Sanford can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Herminos Lugnunum!
After winning the bout, Herminos Lugnunum thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
C290: Gunnar vs Nakagawa III
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Vale Queiroz throws a nice looking combination but Mahogany bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mahogany keeps the fight on the outside.
A left and a right from Vale Queiroz both land. Nice combination.
An inside leg kick from Mahogany misses.
Vale Queiroz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vale Queiroz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mahogany misses with a wild body shot.
Vale Queiroz connects with a high kick.
Vale Queiroz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahogany.
Mahogany ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mahogany throws a head kick but Vale Queiroz moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Vale Queiroz blocks the leg kick.
Vale Queiroz throws a series of punches but Mahogany moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vale Queiroz throws a body punch but Mahogany moves out of range.
Mahogany throws a hook but Vale Queiroz avoids it easily.#CL#
Mahogany gets a clinch.
Vale Queiroz blocking some punches.
Vale Queiroz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahogany tries to throw a body punch but Vale Queiroz avoids it by throwing Mahogany back against the cage.
Vale Queiroz has a couple of punches blocked by Mahogany.
#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vale Queiroz.
A short right from Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Vale Queiroz lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Vale Queiroz fails to land.
Mahogany tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vale Queiroz throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Mahogany drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mahogany looking for subs off his back but Vale Queiroz has passed one foot through into half guard.
Vale Queiroz tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mahogany controls his leg. #T2#
Mahogany trying to control but Vale Queiroz postures up.
Vale Queiroz tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mahogany trying to control but Vale Queiroz postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Mahogany actively working from the bottom here.
Mahogany is looking to improve his position.
#SU2#
Vale Queiroz decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Mahogany looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mahogany throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vale Queiroz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vale Queiroz misses the shot to the body.
Mahogany was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahogany misses the target.
Vale Queiroz is looking to clinch.
Vale Queiroz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mahogany is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Vale Queiroz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vale Queiroz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Vale Queiroz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mahogany slips under a jab from Vale Queiroz.
Mahogany slips a jab and a cross from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hook to the body.
A big right from Vale Queiroz misses.
Mahogany bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vale Queiroz's head backwards.
Vale Queiroz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mahogany attempts a counter takedown but Vale Queiroz avoids it well and moves away.
Mahogany throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mahogany works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Mahogany scores with a decent looking hook.
Mahogany wants to slow Vale Queiroz down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2#
Vale Queiroz drives through and clinches with Mahogany against the cage.
Vale Queiroz has a couple of punches blocked by Mahogany.
Mahogany pushes Vale Queiroz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Vale Queiroz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch.
Mahogany misses with a body punch.
Vale Queiroz is working Mahogany over against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Vale Queiroz swinging wildly here.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch there but Mahogany circles away.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mahogany swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Vale Queiroz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vale Queiroz looks to land a combination. Mahogany sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vale Queiroz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mahogany counters with a right hand to the body.
Vale Queiroz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vale Queiroz duly obliges.
Mahogany throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahogany avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vale Queiroz throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mahogany changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahogany cracks Vale Queiroz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vale Queiroz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vale Queiroz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mahogany. That one must have hurt.
Vale Queiroz throws a lazy head kick
and Mahogany counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Vale Queiroz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mahogany throws a body punch but Vale Queiroz moves out of range.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vale Queiroz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mahogany appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vale Queiroz misses with a few strikes there.
Mahogany throws a lazy right hand but Vale Queiroz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Vale Queiroz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Mahogany does it's job there.
Mahogany misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vale Queiroz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that misses.
Vale Queiroz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahogany manages to avoid it.
Vale Queiroz looks to throw the jab but Mahogany is out of range.
Vale Queiroz avoids the body shot from Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz lands a jab to Mahogany's midsection.
Vale Queiroz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vale Queiroz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vale Queiroz wants to clinch.#T2#
Vale Queiroz lands a nice shot that snaps Mahogany's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahogany throws a jab when Vale Queiroz was well out of range.
Vale Queiroz avoids the body shot from Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz throws a sloppy head kick
and Mahogany counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vale Queiroz slips a straight right by Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz throws a sloppy head kick and Mahogany moves out of range easily.
Vale Queiroz misses the body punch
and Mahogany counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vale Queiroz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mahogany throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vale Queiroz throws a right hand that misses
and Vale Queiroz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vale Queiroz misses with a straight right.
Vale Queiroz throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Mahogany throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vale Queiroz.
Mahogany takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mahogany throws a lazy right hand but Vale Queiroz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mahogany avoids the head kick by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz tries a head kick but it misses.
Mahogany throws a counter high kick but Vale Queiroz was just alert enough to avoid it.
Vale Queiroz misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Mahogany on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mahogany scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vale Queiroz loads up on a big right hand but Mahogany slips the punch.
A jab from Vale Queiroz misses.
It looked like Mahogany wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vale Queiroz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Mahogany gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mahogany is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vale Queiroz is defending well for now.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Vale Queiroz throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahogany.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mahogany misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahogany doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahogany blocking some punches.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hand.
Mahogany tries to throw a body punch but Vale Queiroz avoids it by throwing Mahogany back against the cage.
Mahogany's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vale Queiroz lands a hook that snaps the head of Mahogany backwards.
Mahogany stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vale Queiroz cracks Mahogany with a nice body shot.#TD#
Mahogany jumps guard and drags Vale Queiroz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU2#
Vale Queiroz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mahogany, up you get!
Vale Queiroz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mahogany swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vale Queiroz moves in looking to clinch but Mahogany pushes him off.
Mahogany misses with a looping right.
Vale Queiroz throws a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vale Queiroz throws a sloppy head kick and Mahogany moves out of range easily.
Vale Queiroz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vale Queiroz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mahogany makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mahogany takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Vale Queiroz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vale Queiroz moves in looking to clinch but Mahogany pushes him off.
Vale Queiroz misses with a head kick.
Mahogany stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mahogany avoids the head kick by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz misses with the combination.
Vale Queiroz tries a head kick but it misses.
Vale Queiroz scores with a head kick.
Vale Queiroz moves out of range of the strikes.
Vale Queiroz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale Queiroz tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Vale Queiroz misses the target.
Mahogany throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahogany lands a lovely overhand right.
Vale Queiroz throws a sloppy head kick and Mahogany moves out of range easily. #T1#
Vale Queiroz throws a hook but Mahogany avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz misses with a head kick.
Mahogany ducks under a wild hook from Vale Queiroz.
A punch combination from Vale Queiroz misses.
Vale Queiroz throws a series of punches but Mahogany avoids them all with ease.
Mahogany misses with a straight left.
Vale Queiroz moves to clinch but Mahogany breaks away
and Mahogany counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body kick there by Mahogany.
Mahogany lands a jab to Vale Queiroz's midsection.
Vale Queiroz scores with a jab. Mahogany acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mahogany misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick but Mahogany moves out of range.
Mahogany throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mahogany ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vale Queiroz moves away.#T2##CL2#
Vale Queiroz moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vale Queiroz misses with the head strike.
Mahogany fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch to the body.
Mahogany misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahogany blocks an uppercut.
Mahogany is trying to pull guard but Vale Queiroz has him pressed against the cage.
Mahogany misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vale Queiroz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz lands with a left to the head.
Mahogany lands a body punch.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahogany blocks an uppercut.
Mahogany goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahogany misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vale Queiroz presses Mahogany against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mahogany misses with some punches.
#T3#
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Vale Queiroz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch to the body.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mahogany misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahogany can't find room to land a body shot as Vale Queiroz controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Mahogany as the two fighters clinch.
Mahogany misses with the head strike.
Mahogany tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vale Queiroz smiles and moves away.
Mahogany moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mahogany has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mahogany circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mahogany cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Mahogany throws a shot from downtown. Vale Queiroz moves away and avoids it.
Mahogany misses with an uppercut. Vale Queiroz saw that one coming.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that misses.
Mahogany pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vale Queiroz misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vale Queiroz wants to clinch.
Mahogany throws a jab when Vale Queiroz was well out of range.
A big left from Vale Queiroz misses.
Mahogany pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vale Queiroz is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Mahogany gets tackled into the cage by Vale Queiroz. Vale Queiroz maintains the clinch.
Rich Mahogany has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vale Queiroz lands a hook that snaps the head of Mahogany backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Erasmo Vale Queiroz.
Well Vale Queiroz 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erasmo Vale Queiroz!
Erasmo Vale Queiroz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Rich Mahogany had this to say: 'Congrats to my opponent.'. |
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Event:
C290: Gunnar vs Nakagawa III
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Vice throws a lazy right hand but Cortes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cortes looks to score with a jab to the body but Vice is just out of range.
Vice tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cortes counters with a head kick. That will keep Vice thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Vice gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cortes counters with a nice kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Vice misses the target.
Vice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miami Vice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Cortes finds it's way through Vice's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Miami Vice has been cut.
Cortes slips a straight right by Vice.
Vice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cortes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vice blocks a head kick by Cortes.
Vice misses with a wild combination.
A quick step to the side and Cortes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vice.
Cortes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vice.
Cortes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chikara MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Vice is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T1#
Cortes misses with a jab to the body
and Vice counters with a stiff right hand.
Vice misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vice looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vice misses with a right hand
and Cortes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cortes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vice fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cortes thumps Vice with a low kick.
Vice misses the body punch
and Vice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vice bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cortes's head.
Cortes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vice manages to avoid it.
Vice throws a lazy right hand but Cortes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vice lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortes looks to land a body kick but Vice moved away.
Vice lands with a kick to the temple. Cortes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
Vice misses with a left hand
and Cortes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD#
Cortes lands a big head kick that sends Vice tumbling to the mat! Cortes takes a step backwards and waves Vice back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Vice throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cortes.
Vice walks into a straight right hand from Cortes.
Vice throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cortes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vice if he has to take too many more of those.
Cortes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vice misses with a left hand
and Cortes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vice walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cortes.
Vice looks winded!
Vice scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cortes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vice.
Cortes jabs at Vice's body.
Vice misses with an uppercut.
Vice tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Cortes swats away the attempt to clinch by Vice.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cortes.
Vice on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cortes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vice. Vice circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#That has opened up Miami Vice's cut even more.
Cortes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vice moves away.
A nice side step and Vice releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cortes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vice's head.
Cortes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #KD#
Cortes feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vice sprawling to the canvas! Vice rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cortes finish him?!
#ROC#Vice is rocked!
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!
Cortes lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Vice crumples to the floor! Cortes milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thiago Cortes!
A relieved looking Thiago Cortes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
STRIKE! - MMA 5
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Nikolau misses with a right hand
and Durling counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nikolau thinking.
Nikolau walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Durling checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Durling feinted with a counter takedown.
Nikolau misses the body punch
and Durling counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nikolau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durling slips a straight right by Nikolau.
A little feinted left hand from Durling on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durling loads up on a big right hand but Nikolau slips the punch.
Nikolau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nikolau looks to throw a body kick
and Durling counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Durling slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nikolau misses with a right hand #TD#
and Durling counters with a takedown into side control.
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. #SUB#
Durling is trying to get an arm triangle but Nikolau is defending well.
Durling misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nikolau tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Durling wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Durling in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Nikolau is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Durling!
Nick Durling decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C288: Albatross vs Femme IV
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Cervenka throws a series of punches but Pendragon moves out of range.
Pendragon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pendragon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A swing and a miss from Cervenka.
Pendragon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cervenka.
Cervenka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cervenka lands with a straight right. Pendragon didn't see that one coming.
Pendragon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cervenka throws out the jab. #TD#
Cervenka shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pendragon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pendragon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cervenka.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Cervenka is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Pendragon tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Cervenka throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cervenka tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cervenka connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pendragon some visible discomfort.
Pendragon is not content to let Cervenka control the position.
Pendragon gets back to half guard.
Cervenka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cervenka perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cervenka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pendragon defending well though. #T2#
Cervenka controlling the action here.
Pendragon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cervenka throws a big right hand that misses.
Cervenka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cervenka has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cervenka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Cervenka trying to control but Pendragon is working from the bottom.
Cervenka slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cervenka throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cervenka working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cervenka is working Pendragon over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cervenka throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Cervenka crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cervenka looks up at the clock and then as Pendragon takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cervenka smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cervenka is looking to take a break and control but Pendragon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cervenka throws a strike aimed at the side of Pendragon's head but Pendragon avoids it well.#T4#
Cervenka working the ground and pound but Pendragon is defending the strikes.
Cervenka content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cervenka cracks Pendragon with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cervenka throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cervenka working the ground and pound.
Cervenka throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cervenka throws a strike aimed at the side of Pendragon's head but Pendragon avoids it well.
Cervenka fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Cervenka wants to control but Pendragon is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cervenka creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pendragon sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Cervenka 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#
Cervenka throws a hook to the side of Pendragon's head but Pendragon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cervenka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut lands for Cervenka. That snapped Pendragon's head back.
Cervenka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pendragon ducks under a wild hook from Cervenka.
Cervenka looks to throw the jab but Pendragon is out of range. #CL#
Cervenka has managed to clinch.
Pendragon scores with a shot to the side of Cervenka's head.
Pendragon throws a punch but it's blocked by Cervenka. #BC2#
Pendragon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervenka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cervenka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cervenka misses with a wild combination.
Pendragon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cervenka.
Cervenka blocks a jab.#T1#
Pendragon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cervenka tries to close the distance and clinch but Pendragon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cervenka misses with a hook.
Cervenka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pendragon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pendragon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cervenka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cervenka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pendragon on the side of the head.
Pendragon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cervenka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pendragon doesn't seem bothered though.
Pendragon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Marek Cervenka has been cut.
Cervenka thuds a left hand into Pendragon's body.
Cervenka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pendragon.
Cervenka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pendragon circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
Pendragon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cervenka throws a jab but it's blocked by Pendragon.
Cervenka avoids a kick to the body.
Nice body punch from Cervenka.
Pendragon slips under a jab from Cervenka.
Pendragon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pendragon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cervenka.
Pendragon was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pendragon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cervenka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pendragon scrambles back to his feet.
Pendragon misses with a body shot
and Cervenka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Cervenka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cervenka misses with a knee to the head.
Pendragon lands a nice uppercut.
Pendragon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pendragon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pendragon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Cervenka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cervenka lands a right hand.
A short left from Cervenka.
Cervenka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pendragon can do to turn this around?
Cervenka lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Cervenka on the inside.
Cervenka misses with a knee to the head.
Cervenka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cervenka looking to throw knees to the head but Pendragon is blocking nicely.
Cervenka lands an uppercut.
Pendragon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cervenka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pendragon misses with a punch on the inside.
Cervenka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pendragon working aggressively here.
Cervenka blocks an uppercut.
Cervenka misses with a body punch.
Pendragon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Cervenka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pendragon blocks a body shot from Cervenka.
Pendragon struggles to land a body shot inside as Cervenka controls his hands.
Pendragon swings wildly with an uppercut but Cervenka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Pendragon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cervenka gets through Pendragon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pendragon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cervenka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pendragons head.
Cervenka blocks a body shot from Pendragon.
Cervenka throws a punch but it's blocked by Pendragon.
Cervenka misses with a knee strike.
Cervenka struggles to land a body shot inside as Pendragon controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Pendragon.
Pendragon lands a right hand.
Cervenka lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Lewis Pendragon has been cut.
Pendragon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Pendragon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Cervenka dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Cervenka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pendragon counters with a left to the body.
Lewis Pendragon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cervenka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Pendragon.
Pendragon thinks about the counter body kick.
Cervenka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pendragon manages to avoid it.
Cervenka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cervenka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pendragon has time to react.
Pendragon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pendragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cervenka misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervenka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cervenka throws a jab when Pendragon was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Pendragon misses.
Cervenka throws out a loose jab but Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pendragon throws a low kick but Cervenka moves out of range easily.
Cervenka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Cervenka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pendragon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marek Cervenka is winning the standup battle so far.
Pendragon misses with a head kick.
Cervenka scores with a nice right hand.
Cervenka throws a body shot but no joy.
Pendragon ducks under a wild hook from Cervenka.
Cervenka looks to land a right hand but Pendragon moved out of range.
Pendragon throws a sloppy body shot
and Pendragon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pendragon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cervenka misses with an uppercut.
Cervenka throws an off balance right hand
and Pendragon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cervenka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big right from Cervenka misses.
A nice side step and Pendragon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
No joy there for Cervenka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Pendragon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Cervenka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pendragon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pendragon walks into a jab.
Cervenka jabs Pendragon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cervenka lands a jab.
Cervenka lands an overhand right.
Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cervenka.
Pendragon is trying to counter with his kicks.
Pendragon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pendragon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pendragon throws a hook but Cervenka avoids it easily.
Pendragon misses with a body kick.
Cervenka checks a leg kick.#T3#
Cervenka misses with a hook.
Pendragon raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cervenka misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Cervenka. That snapped Pendragon's head back.
Cervenka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cervenka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cervenka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That kick from Pendragon tenderised Cervenka's leg. Cervenka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cervenka takes a swing at Pendragon's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Cervenka misses the target.
Cervenka misses with a straight left.
Pendragon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cervenka throws the left hand but Pendragon avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Pendragon misses.#T4#
Cervenka just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Pendragon misses. #CL#
Cervenka has managed to clinch.
Cervenka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pendragon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pendragon throws a punch but it's blocked by Cervenka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pendragon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marek Cervenka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cervenka lands with a right to the head.
Pendragon misses with some punches.
Pendragon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cervenkas head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cervenka.
Pendragon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cervenka blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pendragon.
Pendragon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Marek Cervenka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pendragon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Cervenka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cervenka has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Cervenka! |
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Event:
TOF 90
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith 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.
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kilgore tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith avoids the head kick by Kilgore.
Smith is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith blocks a head kick by Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Kilgore explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1#
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kilgore is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Kilgore circles away and we're back to standing.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
A head kick by Kilgore misses #TD#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kilgore kicks off Smith and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Kilgore.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Kilgore is quick to defend against it.
Kilgore on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jeremy Kilgore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Smith shoots in and drives through. Kilgore sprawls well.
Kilgore throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilgore.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kilgore but Kilgore pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kilgore lands a head kick!
Smith avoids the head kick by Kilgore.
Kilgore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
Kilgore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Kilgore is quick to defend against it.
Kilgore throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kilgore won't be happy with that.
Kilgore seems a little lost for a moment, as Smith dominates the positioning.
Smith in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Smith prevents Kilgore from escaping the position.
Smith in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kilgore is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smith connects with a decent elbow. #T4#
Smith lands an elbow.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kilgore keeps working.
Kilgore is pushing Smith's head away, looking to escape. Smith manages to hold on to the position though.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kilgore keeps working.
Kilgore wants to control but Smith postures up.
Smith lands some shots froms side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kilgore is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Kilgore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith lands some shots froms side control.#T5#
Smith advances to mount.
Smith lands a big elbow.
Smith wants to control the pace but Kilgore is squirming around nicely.
Kilgore is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kilgore is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Smith is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kilgore can't escape the position.
Smith breaks from Kilgore's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Smith cracks Kilgore with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Smith won't let Kilgore get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T6#
Smith scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith won't let Kilgore get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Smith cracks Kilgore with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kilgore is in a horrible position here. Smith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#ROC#Kilgore is rocked!
A big strike lands for Smith! That's really hurt Kilgore and he's turned his back - Smith keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Smith jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Smith!
A very excited looking Mike Smith 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. |
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Event:
HZN 12 Ivanovic v Nomura
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Adams throws a jab but it's blocked by Dewitt.
Howie Dewitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dewitt swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Adams counter with a right hand.
Dewitt misses the body punch
letting Adams counter with a right hand.
Dewitt misses the body punch
and Adams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dewitt throws the kick towards the body but Adams avoids it.
Adams tried to counter with a leg kick but Dewitt avoided it.
Adams bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Adams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT2#It looks like Callum Adams has been cut.
Dewitt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adams.
Adams throwing a counter right hand but Dewitt manages to avoid it.
Adams throws a quick head kick that knocks Dewitt silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Adams is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Callum Adams!
Our winner, Callum Adams, 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.
The defeated Howie Dewitt had this to say: 'That is NOT how you do it. I need time to think about my future.'. |
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Event:
C286: Gunnarsson vs Martin II
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Menday throws a lazy uppercut
and Mahogany counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mahogany throws a poor cross that misses
and Menday connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Menday or perhaps it was just good defense by Mahogany, which made it look bad.
Menday throws a lazy uppercut
and Mahogany counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Menday thinking.
Menday misses with a takedown
and Mahogany counters with a stiff right hand.
Mahogany stuffs the takedown.
Mahogany doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adams Menday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menday rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Mahogany to counter with a crisp jab.
Menday with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mahogany counters with a big right hand! Oh Menday is in trouble here! Mahogany follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rich Mahogany!
After winning the bout, Rich Mahogany thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CCC 11 : Creenshaw vs Crow
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Crenshaw scoring well with a low kick there.
Crenshaw throws a right hand that misses
and Crow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crow fails with the takedown.
Crenshaw throws a sloppy head kick and Crow moves out of range easily.
Crenshaw slips a jab and a cross from Crow.
Crenshaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Crow has knocked Crenshaw down with a huge combo! Crow steps away and waves a wobbly Crenshaw back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Crenshaw is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crenshaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crenshaw scores with a jab to the jaw.
Crow throws a right hand that Crenshaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Crenshaw also avoids with ease.
A shot to the liver by Crenshaw. Beautiful body shot.
Crow misses with a hook. Crenshaw ducked under it nicely.
Crenshaw lands a leg kick that knocks Crow off balance momentarily.#CL#
Crenshaw moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Crow drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crow misses with a punch on the inside.
Crenshaw blocking some punches.
Crenshaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crenshaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Crow controls his hands.
Crenshaw misses with some punches.
Crow goes for a takedown attempt but Crenshaw pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Crenshaw has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chikara MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Don Crenshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Crow.
Crow scores with a punch to the head.
Crenshaw wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crenshaw looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crenshaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crow.
#T2#
Crenshaw keeps Crow at a distance using the push kick.
Crow misses with a looping left.
Crenshaw misses the shot to the body.
Crow unleashes a big counter combination but Crenshaw bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Crenshaw throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crenshaw throws a big shot that misses.
Crow misses with a combination
#CL#
and Crenshaw holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crenshaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crow goes for a takedown attempt but Crenshaw pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Crenshaw connects with a leg kick.
Crenshaw scores with a leg kick.
Crenshaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Crow circles away.
#T3#
Crenshaw scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crow doesn't seem bothered though.
Crenshaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Crow.
Crenshaw misses with a low kick.
Despite the aggression on Crow's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
An inside leg kick from Crenshaw misses.
Crenshaw scores with a jab.
A head kick misses from Crow. #CL#
Crenshaw clinches.
Crow misses with some punches.
#BC#
Crenshaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crow blocks a low kick nicely.
Crenshaw slips a jab and a cross from Crow.
Crow throws a big shot that misses.
Crenshaw slips under a jab from Crow.#T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crow.
Crow lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crenshaw scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crenshaw lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crow backwards.
Crenshaw throws a head punch that misses.
Crenshaw misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Crenshaw.
Stalling in the clinch from Crenshaw.
Crow throws a punch but it's blocked by Crenshaw.
Crow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crow blocks a body shot from Crenshaw.
Nice body punch from Crenshaw - that landed with a thud.
Crow blocking some punches.
Crenshaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crenshaw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crow.
Crenshaw is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Crow tries a body shot but Crenshaw blocks it.
Crow misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Crenshaw dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Crenshaw misses with a body shot.
Crow tries to clinch there but Crenshaw circles away.
Crenshaw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crow.
It looked like Crenshaw wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crow tries a low kick but Crenshaw avoids it.
Crenshaw ducks under a wild hook from Crow.
Crenshaw staying out of range there.
A head kick by Crow misses
and Crenshaw counters with a right hand to the body.
Crow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenshaw misses with a body kick.
Crow is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Crow throws a series of strikes that have Crenshaw backpedaling.
Crenshaw stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crow.
Crenshaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crow avoids the body shot from Crenshaw.
#T1#
Crow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crenshaw scoring well with a low kick there.
Don Crenshaw is winning the standup battle so far.
Crenshaw slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crow misses with a two punch combination.
Crow connects with a high kick.
Red Crow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crow closes the distance looking to clinch
and Crenshaw counters with a slapping leg kick.
Crenshaw moves away from the strike by Crow.
Crow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crenshaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crenshaw scores with a sloppy right hand. Crow should have avoided that one.
Crow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Good exchange - Crow coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crenshaw throws a body shot but no joy.
Crenshaw is looking to wear down Crow with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Crow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crenshaw counters with an inside leg kick.
Crow slips under a jab.
Crow swings away with a body shot that misses
and Crenshaw counters with a body kick.
Crow is breathing heavily.
Crenshaw lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A leg kick checked by Crow.
Crow's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Crenshaw goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crenshaw throws a head kick that misses.
Crenshaw has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Crenshaw uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Crenshaw misses with a looping right.
Crow connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crenshaw momentarily.
#T3#
Crow moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oh Crenshaw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot to the body from Crow misses
and Crenshaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crenshaw seems to have got his legs back now.
Crow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crow takes one to the side of the head.
Don Crenshaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crow misses with a jab to the body
#KD#
and Crenshaw counters with a crisp right hand that drops Crow! Crenshaw lets Crow back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Crow is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crenshaw sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Crow's defenses. It connects perfectly with Crow's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Don Crenshaw!
Don Crenshaw is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Don Crenshaw 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. |
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Event:
STRIKE! - MMA 3
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Side throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Durling releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD2#
Durling closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Durling lands in his opponent's guard.
Side trying to control the position.
Side working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Durling.
Durling postures up in Side's guard and throws a big left but Side blocks it.
Side is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durling is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Durling's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Durling has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Durling pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Side is keeping the position for now.
Durling wants to control from the top but Side keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Durling not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Durling.
A shot to the body from Durling misses
and Side counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Durling thinking.
Side avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the body from Durling misses
and Side counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Nick Durling has been cut.
Durling misses with a straight right. #T2#
Durling throws a jab when Side was well out of range.
Side takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD2#
Durling drives through with a takedown into Side's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Side has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Durling trying to control but Side is working from the bottom.
Durling forces his way into half guard.
Side makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Side.
Durling wants to control from the top but Side keeps moving. #T3#
Side controls Durling momentarily but Durling frees himself.
Durling missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Side controlling Durling's posture.
Durling postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Durling is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Durling trying to control but Side is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Side can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Durling controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Durling misses with a straight right.
Side gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Side throws a series of punches but Durling moves out of range.
Durling lands a really nice looking cross but Side seems unphased.
Durling slips under a jab from Side.
Durling misses with a right hand
and Side counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Durling thinking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Side takes a swing at Durling's ribcage but misses.
Side looks to score with a jab to the body but Durling is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Durling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Durling's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Durling looks to throw the jab but Side is out of range.
Side uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durling.
It looked like Side was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Side digs a good body shot into Durling's ribs.
Side throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Durling! But no joy.
Durling staying out of range there.
Durling throws out a counter right but Side avoids it with no problem.
Durling lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Durling shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ROC2#Side is rocked!
Side being controlled here, momentarily.
Oh Side is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durling arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Side's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nick Durling!
Nick Durling seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Iron Side spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll back and knock him out!'. |
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