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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
HFA 29
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Stanton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stabler.
Stabler throws a good cross that connects.
Stanton ducks under a wild hook from Stabler.
Stanton is looking for the big counter here.
Stanton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A lazy left from Stabler finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stabler throws the left hand but Stanton avoids the punch easily.
Stanton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1#
Stabler missing with a left hand there. Stanton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stabler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stanton's hands.
Stabler lands with a nice body punch. #KD#
Stabler drops Stanton with a beautiful combination! Stanton stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stabler is looking for the KO!#ROC#Stanton is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Urijah Stanton has been cut.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Stabler engages and cracks Stanton with a massive lead left hook - Stanton tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Stabler is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elliot Stabler!
An out of breath and clearly excited Elliot Stabler thanked Hype Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
GAMMA#1115 Bond v McCarthy
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Tonioli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tonioli looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Tonioli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Tonioli moved out of range nicely.
Tonioli closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#It looks like James Hunt has been cut.
Tonioli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Tonioli has knocked Hunt down with a huge combo! Tonioli steps away and waves a wobbly Hunt back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tonioli.
Hunt closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Vinicius Tonioli has been cut.
Hunt lands with a nice body punch.
Hunt tests Tonioli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some wild striking there from Hunt.
James Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Hunt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hunt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tonioli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tonioli slips a straight right by Hunt.
Tonioli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tonioli slips a jab and a cross from Hunt.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Tonioli moved away.
Tonioli with a hook.
Hunt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tonioli in his tracks.
Tonioli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
A cross from Tonioli lands.
Tonioli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tonioli darts in trying to clinch
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt scores with a nice body kick.
Tonioli moves out of range of the body kick from Hunt.
#CL#
Hunt has Tonioli up against the cage in a clinch.
Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tonioli backwards.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Tonioli controls the action.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Tonioli's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt. #CUT#That has opened up Vinicius Tonioli's cut even more.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonioli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Tonioli blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tonioli lands with a light punch inside.
Tonioli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tonioli blocking some punches.
Tonioli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tonioli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt lands with a left to the head.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Tonioli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tonioli swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Tonioli breaks the clinch.
Hunt scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonioli.
#T4#
Tonioli scores with a nice strike.
Tonioli misses with a looping left.
Hunt misses the jab.
Tonioli connects with a jab.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Tonioli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tonioli, as that shot connected.
Tonioli connects with a single shot there.
Tonioli missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Tonioli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tonioli moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Tonioli cracks Hunt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James Hunt will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Tonioli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tonioli is looking to clinch.
Tonioli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tonioli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tonioli moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Tonioli throws a good cross that connects.
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tonioli circles away quickly and effectively.
Hunt sets himself, and Tonioli steps forward looking for the clinch! Hunt avoids it this time.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tonioli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#KD2#
Tonioli cracks Hunt with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hunt looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tonioli finish him?
#ROC2#Hunt is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Tonioli moved out of range nicely.
Oh Hunt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Tonioli! Hunt is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinicius Tonioli!
An out of breath and clearly excited Vinicius Tonioli thanked 30th Century Beer Store for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
NYF 93: Ferguson vs Kerckhoven
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Van Kerckhoven with a nice calf kick.
Van Kerckhoven takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Ferguson.
Ferguson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Van Kerckhoven does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Kerckhoven throws out a counter right but Ferguson avoids it with no problem.
Van Kerckhoven throws the left hand but Ferguson avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Kerckhoven throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferguson.
It looked like Ferguson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ferguson misses with a hook to the body
and Van Kerckhoven counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Niall Ferguson has been cut.#T1#
Van Kerckhoven cracks Ferguson with a good jab.
Van Kerckhoven walks into a stiff left hand from Ferguson.
Van Kerckhoven moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Kerckhoven flicks out a counter leg kick but Ferguson steps away.
Van Kerckhoven takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Kerckhoven defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
Ferguson swings for the body but Van Kerckhoven moves out of range.
Van Kerckhoven only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Van Kerckhoven tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ferguson is able to avoid easily.#T2##KD#
Oooooh!!! Ferguson has knocked Van Kerckhoven down with a huge combo! Ferguson steps away and waves a wobbly Van Kerckhoven back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Patrick Van Kerckhoven has been cut.
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!
Ferguson misses with a few strikes there.
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Van Kerckhoven misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Kerckhoven was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws out a leg kick but Van Kerckhoven moves out of range and Ferguson only half commits.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Kerckhoven misses.
Ferguson throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
A slow jab from Van Kerckhoven misses its intended target.
Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Kerckhoven.
Ferguson throws a lazy right hand but Van Kerckhoven sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Kerckhoven with a jab.
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Van Kerckhoven slips the punch.
Ferguson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T4#
Van Kerckhoven scores with the left hand. Ferguson knows he should have avoided that one.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Van Kerckhoven on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ferguson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Van Kerckhoven.
Ferguson throws a right and a left that Van Kerckhoven avoids nicely.
Van Kerckhoven 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Ferguson backs off Van Kerckhoven throws a huge counter combo but Ferguson manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Niall Ferguson dominated that 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.#R2#
Ferguson checks a low kick from Van Kerckhoven.
Ferguson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Kerckhoven tries to land a front kick but Ferguson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ferguson lands a jab to the nose.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Kerckhoven was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Kerckhoven defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
Van Kerckhoven is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ferguson misses with a hook to the body
and Van Kerckhoven cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Ferguson swings for the body but Van Kerckhoven moves out of range.
Van Kerckhoven uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Niall Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson misses with a looping left.
Van Kerckhoven connects with a nice looking jab.
Ferguson misses with a looping right.
Van Kerckhoven lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ferguson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Van Kerckhoven needs to keep his hands up - Ferguson had a free shot at his head there.
Van Kerckhoven has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Ferguson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van Kerckhoven clobbers Ferguson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Crunch! Van Kerckhoven slams his shin into Ferguson's torso.
Ferguson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ferguson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses.
Van Kerckhoven looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Kerckhoven lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ferguson takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Van Kerckhoven lands with a straight right. Ferguson didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#Niall Ferguson's cut is getting worse.
Van Kerckhoven explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Van Kerckhoven looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ferguson throwing a counter right hand but Van Kerckhoven manages to avoid it.
Van Kerckhoven pushes Ferguson away with a front kick.
Ferguson moves out of range of the body kick.
Van Kerckhoven catches Ferguson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
A good leg kick by Van Kerckhoven.
Van Kerckhoven keeps Ferguson at a distance using the push kick. #KD2#
Van Kerckhoven lands a big uppercut and Ferguson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ferguson looks OK. Van Kerckhoven waves Ferguson back to his feet!#ROC2#Ferguson is rocked!#CUT2#Niall Ferguson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Kerckhoven. Van Kerckhoven obviously looking to wear him down.
Oh Ferguson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ferguson slips a straight right by Van Kerckhoven.
Ferguson seems to have got his legs back now.
Ferguson swings for the body but Van Kerckhoven moves out of range.
Van Kerckhoven shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ferguson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Van Kerckhoven counters with a big left hand that crumples Ferguson! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick Van Kerckhoven!
Patrick Van Kerckhoven is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Patrick Van Kerckhoven 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:
NYF 93: Ferguson vs Kerckhoven
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chester.
Santorino walks into a straight right hand from Chester.#CUT2#It looks like Nick Santorino has been cut.
Santorino misses with a hook
and Chester counters with a stiff right hand.
Chester tries to work over Santorino's front leg with a kick but Santorino checks it.
Chester throws a solid leg kick but Santorino takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chester.
Chester scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chester works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Chester lands but Santorino takes it in his stride.
Santorino takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Chester sends Santorino crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Chester is motioning to the referee to let Santorino up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Santorino is rocked!#CUT2#Nick Santorino's cut is getting worse.#T1#
A punch combination from Chester misses.
Santorino throws a big counter combination but Chester scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Santorino slips a jab from Chester.
Santorino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chester looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chester connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chester connects with a nice looking jab.
Santorino lands a nice shot to the body.
Chester shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chester lands a head shot.#CL2#
Chester takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Chester throws a punch but it's blocked by Santorino.
Chester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santorino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chester's elbow.
Santorino misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chester cracks Santorino with a nice body shot.
Chester lands a body punch.
Santorino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Santorino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chester scores with a jab to the head.
Chester works over Santorino's head and body with a nice combination.
Santorino shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Santorino takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Santorino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Chester throws a series of punches but Santorino avoids them all with ease.
Chester throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chester is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Santorino had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Santorino blocks a leg kick.
Santorino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chester has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Santorino takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chester with a jab.
Santorino checks a leg kick nicely.
Santorino is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Chester gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Santorino misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Chester.
A head punch on the inside from Santorino fails to land. #T4#
Chester lands a left hand that snaps the head of Santorino backwards.
Chester misses with a punch to the body.
Chester lands with a left to the head.
Chester working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#Nick Santorino's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Chester.
Chester misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santorino.
Santorino throws a head punch that misses.
Chester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chester makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Santorino breaks the clinch.
#KD2#
Chester lands a left and a right that send Santorino crashing to the mat, dazed. Chester thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Santorino is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santorino walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Chester! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Chester! |
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Event:
UCF 89: Boytsov v Butcher
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Norrez scores with a shot to the body.
Norrez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dux.
We've been hearing reports that Dux has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Norrez thows a body kick. Dux tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Norrez throws a combination that misses
and Dux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Norrez is rocked!
A punch combination from Dux misses.
Norrez lands a head kick. Dux smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Norrez throws an off balance right hand
and Dux counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Dux! |
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Event:
SSG 373 Hall vs Gabenagus
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 13 losses; Jim Marston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 20 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Marston rushes Kyng and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kyng has Marston pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marston manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kyng changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marston fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Marston shoots and misses #CL2#
and Kyng counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kyng.
Kyng drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marston gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jim Marston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanner Kyng.
Kyng has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marston avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marston is trying to drag Kyng to the mat but Kyng just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kyng changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marston fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kyng has closed the distance and engaged Marston in a clinch.
Kyng goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marston prevents it.
Kyng wants a takedown.
#T1##TD#
Marston has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kyng clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Marston (4) vs (0) Kyng
Kyng is keeping busy.
Marston has the hooks in. Kyng is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Marston struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kyng turns into Marston and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (4) vs (2) Kyng
Marston is trying to control the position but Kyng postures up.
Marston wants to sweep but no luck.
Kyng is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Marston is controlling Kyng's posture.
Marston trying to keep a closed guard but Kyng is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Marston is adopting a defensive guard.
Marston is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Marston seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Marston is working hard here to advance position.
Kyng stays in close to Marston's body and controls the position. #T3#
Kyng preventing the sweep.
Kyng controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kyng preventing the sweep.
Marston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (6) vs (2) Kyng
Kyng trying to keep a closed guard but Marston is proving a slippery customer.
Kyng is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (6) vs (4) Kyng#T4#
Marston tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.
Kyng passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Marston! Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (6) vs (7) Kyng
Kyng takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Marston (6) vs (10) Kyng
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyng has the hooks in. Marston is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T5#
Kyng is hanging on to Marston's back as he tries to escape.
Marston staying busy and making it hard for Kyng to control.
Kyng is riding his opponent, not letting Marston buck him off.
Kyng keeps control of the position as Marston tries to break free.
Kyng is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Marston manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kyng's guard. Nice work there by Marston.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (8) vs (10) Kyng#T6#
Marston looking to pass the guard.
Kyng seems keen to control Marston's posture.
Marston wants to pass the guard but Kyng is keeping the position.
Kyng keeping moving, preventing Marston from controlling successfully.
Kyng keeping full guard, as Marston tries to pass. #T7#
Kyng is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Marston wants to pass the guard but Kyng is keeping the position.
Kyng wants to sweep here but Marston controlling him for the moment.
Marston trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyng seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T8#
Kyng wants to sweep here but Marston controlling him for the moment.
Kyng keeping full guard, as Marston tries to pass.
Kyng bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marston's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (8) vs (12) Kyng
Marston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kyng manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (10) vs (12) Kyng
Marston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T9#
Kyng trying to control the position here.
Kyng wants to improve his position but instead Marston has moved into half guard.
Kyng wants to control but Marston is keeping busy.
Kyng keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kyng regains full guard. Nicely done. #T10#
Marston preventing the sweep.
Kyng working a defensive guard here.
Kyng wants to hit a sweep here but Marston passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kyng there! Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (13) vs (12) Kyng
Marston looking to control but Kyng is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kyng is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marston wants to control the pace but Kyng is squirming around nicely. #T11#
Marston controlling his opponent.
Kyng is trying desperately to improve position.
Kyng stops Marston from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Marston trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marston is looking to work his way around to Kyng's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Marston trying to control but Kyng is having none of it.
Kyng is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Marston is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kyng is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Marston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kyng 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.
Kyng tries to lock up and control but Marston gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marston seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kyng is holding on tight.
#T13#
Marston controlling from the full mount.
Marston avoids the attempt from Kyng to control.
Kyng stops Marston from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Marston trying to control but Kyng is having none of it.
Marston is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kyng is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kyng wants to hold on but Marston pushes him away.#T14#
Marston can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kyng is looking to escape.
Kyng sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kyng wants to control but Marston is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kyng tries to get to full guard but Marston has control of the leg.
Marston is pressing down on Kyng's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kyng is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marston content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marston takes the fight on points by 13 to 12. |
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Event:
UCF 86: Boxeri v Hardman
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Nice forces Soprano back against the cage and clinches.
Nice lands a nice shot to the body.
Soprano fails to pull guard.
Soprano is trying to pull guard but Nice turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Soprano blocks an uppercut.
Soprano lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Soprano jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Soprano looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nice has picked Soprano up and slammed him! Soprano can't keep hold of the triangle and Nice manages to pass to side control!
Soprano 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.
Nice advances nicely into full mount.
Soprano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Soprano tries to improve his position but Nice has taken his back! Nice has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Soprano tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Nice pushes Soprano away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Nice!
Our winner, Jack Nice, 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:
UCF 87: Schnitzer v Myers
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
McCarthy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McCarthy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Roth.
Roth throws a jab but it's blocked by McCarthy.
McCarthy staying out of range there.
McCarthy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McCarthy throws a sloppy head kick and Roth moves out of range easily.
Roth looks to land a right hand but McCarthy moved out of range.
McCarthy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCarthy moves away from the strike by Roth.
Roth is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#TD2#
McCarthy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land 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!
McCarthy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Roth forces his way into half guard.
Roth prevents McCarthy from improving his position.#SUB2#
Roth is looking for a kimura here.
Roth controlling the pace. #SUB#
McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Roth trying to control from half guard but McCarthy is working away.
Roth is controlling the pace.
McCarthy is looking for a sweep. Roth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCarthy gets full guard.
Roth stands and throws McCarthy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McCarthy wants to control but Roth postures up.
Roth slows the pace down. #T3#
McCarthy is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Roth stalls from top position.
McCarthy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCarthy seems a little lost for a moment, as Roth dominates the positioning.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Roth tries to advance position but instead McCarthy slips a leg back in to half guard.
McCarthy gets full guard.#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.
Roth passes into half guard. #SUB#
McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.
Roth controlling the action here.
Roth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCarthy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roth is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Roth is looking to take a break and control but McCarthy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Roth dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
McCarthy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McCarthy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Roth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCarthy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCarthy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Roth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from Roth.
Philip Roth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCarthy slips under a jab from Roth.
Roth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some bone on bone action there as Roth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Roth shoots for a takedown but McCarthy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCarthy 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 Roth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Roth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McCarthy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCarthy.
McCarthy tried to counter with a leg kick but Roth avoided it.
Roth throws a looping overhand right but McCarthy ducks down to avoid it.
McCarthy cracks a nice hook into Roth's ribs.
Roth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCarthy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Roth fails with the takedown.#T1#
Roth connects with a jab.
Roth missing with a left hand there. McCarthy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roth 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.
McCarthy dodges the punch combination from Roth.
Roth checks a leg kick.
McCarthy scores with a nice right hand.
Roth looks for a takedown but McCarthy sprawls well.
Cormac McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Roth.
McCarthy is looking to chop away at Roth's legs.
McCarthy avoids the body shot from Roth.
Roth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCarthy is looking to chop away at Roth's legs.
A punch combination from McCarthy misses.
Roth lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Roth.#CUT2#It looks like Cormac McCarthy has been cut.#T2#
Roth throws a hook but McCarthy avoids it easily.
McCarthy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cormac McCarthy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Roth does no damage.
McCarthy connects with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCarthy.
Roth thuds his right hand into McCarthy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Roth misses with a double jab.
Roth moves out of range of the body kick.
McCarthy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Roth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCarthy to score with a decent uppercut.
Roth jabs at McCarthy's body.
McCarthy is looking to slow Roth down with leg kicks.
Nice shot by McCarthy.
McCarthy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Roth coming out on top.
McCarthy thows a leg kick but Roth checks it #TD2#
and Roth decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McCarthy's guard.
Roth trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Roth looking to sit in guard and control but McCarthy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
McCarthy is sitting in close to Roth's body. Roth has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! McCarthy is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, McCarthy is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Roth.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Philip Roth! |
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Event:
UCF 87: Schnitzer v Myers
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
A big left from Gordon misses.
Khattab throws a series of punches but Gordon avoids them all with ease.
Khattab misses with a takedown
and Gordon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Umar Khattab has been cut.
Khattab takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've been told by Gordon's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD#
Gordon lands a big right hand that sends Khattab crashing to the mat! Gordon stays standing though and waves Khattab back to his feet!#ROC#Khattab is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon looks to score with a jab to the body but Khattab is just out of range.
Khattab is still on wobbly legs! Can Gordon finish him?
Gordon scores with a body shot.
Khattab looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gordon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Khattab seems to have recovered his senses.
Khattab fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gordon is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Khattab clinches up against the cage.
Gordon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gordon misses with a punch on the inside.
Khattab jumps guard but Gordon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Khattab looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Khattab can't find room to land a body shot as Gordon controls the action.
Gordon working aggressively here.
A short right from Gordon on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gordon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gordon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khattabs head.
Khattab tries to throw a body punch but Gordon avoids it by throwing Khattab back against the cage.
Gordon working aggressively here.
Khattab blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as Khattab controls the action.
Gordon stops a takedown attempt from Khattab.
Noah Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umar Khattab.#T2#
Khattab blocks an uppercut.
Gordon is trying to drag Khattab to the mat but Khattab just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Khattab is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gordon is defending well for now.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Khattab uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Khattab pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Khattab uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Gordon.
Gordon tries to work over Khattab's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gordon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gordon misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Gordon misses with some punches.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Gordon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Khattab.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khattab. #TD#
Gordon has picked Khattab up - he's going for a ride! Gordon dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gordon is looking to stall here but Khattab recovers full guard.
Khattab avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gordon postures up and lands a big shot to Khattab's brow.
Gordon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Gordon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Khattab avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gordon won't allow Khattab to sweep him here.
Gordon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Khattab seems keen to control Gordon's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Khattab is keeping the position.
Gordon 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.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Khattab keeps moving.
Gordon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Gordon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Umar Khattab's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Khattab swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Khattab looks to move away, Gordon throws a big counter combo but Khattab just gets out of the way.
Gordon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gordon looks to land a right hand but Khattab moved out of range.
Gordon throws a shot to the body.
Umar Khattab is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khattab ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gordon moves away.
Gordon scores with a hook to the body. Khattab takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Khattab throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Khattab drives through and clinches with Gordon against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon is trying to drag Khattab to the mat but Khattab just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Khattab escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Gordon doesn't manage to clinch there - Khattab circles away.
Khattab shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khattab misses with a takedown
and Gordon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Gordon cracks Khattab with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Khattab looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gordon finish him?
#CL2#
Khattab has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gordon dips a shoulder and cracks Khattab with a mighty uppercut! Khattab falls back against the cage and Gordon unloads with a barrage of strikes! Khattab is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Gordon screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Gordon! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 48
Date: Nov 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Tawake fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Decker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tawake throws a head kick that half lands.
Isoa Tawake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tawake scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Tawake closes the distance and pushes Decker back into the cage.
Decker blocks the elbow strike.
Tawake pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Decker manages to break the clinch.
Decker throws a right and a left that Tawake avoids nicely.
A quick step to the side and Tawake tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tawake scores with a jab to the head.
Decker looks to score with a jab to the body but Tawake is just out of range.
Tawake misses with an uppercut
and Decker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tawake chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Tawake gets a clinch.
Decker has Tawake pushed against the cage.
Decker has Tawake pushed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Decker's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Decker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Decker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Decker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Decker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Decker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Decker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've been told by Tawake's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tawake lands a head shot.
That kick from Tawake tenderised Decker's leg. Decker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tawake scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tawake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tawake jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Decker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Decker checks a low kick from Tawake.
Tawake lands with an uppercut that bounces Decker off the cage and back into range.
Tawake scores with a one two! Decker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Decker slips a jab and a cross from Tawake.
#T2#
Decker throws a right hand that Tawake ducks under and follows up with a left that Tawake also avoids with ease.
Decker connects with a single shot there.
Tawake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Decker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Decker looks to land a right hand but Tawake moved out of range.
Tawake scores with a nice right hand.
Decker slips under a jab from Tawake.
Tawake swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Decker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tawake misses with a wild combination.
Decker ducks under a wild hook from Tawake.
Decker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tawake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tawake connects with a good right hand that stumbles Decker. Decker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tawake lands an overhand right.#T3#
Tawake fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Decker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tawake is out of range and Decker settles back down.
Tawake darts in trying to clinch
and Decker counters with an inside leg kick.
Tawake staying out of range there.
Tawake throws a body shot but no joy.
Tawake lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tawake slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tawake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tawake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Decker counters with a straight right hand.
Decker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tawake finds it's way round the side to connect with Decker's head.
Tawake feints a jab promting Decker to slip. Tawake then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Decker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!
Tawake throws a lazy right hand but Decker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Decker misses.#T4#
Tawake misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Decker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tawake is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Decker misses with a low kick.
Tawake doesn't manage to clinch there - Decker circles away.
A nice side step and Decker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Decker moves out of range of the strikes.
Tawake walks into a jab.
Tawake misses the shot to the body.
Decker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tawake misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tawake fakes the leg kick and cracks Decker in the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Decker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Decker throws a lazy head kick
and Tawake finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isoa Tawake dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Decker 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.
Tawake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Decker can do to turn this around?
Decker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tawake tries to clinch but Decker moves out of range.
Decker throws a leg kick but Tawake moved away.
Tawake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tawake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tawake moves in looking to clinch but Decker pushes him off.
Decker ducks under a wild hook from Tawake.
Decker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tawake misses with a looping left.
Decker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Decker connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Tawake has Decker up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tawake.
Decker stalling in the clinch but Tawake improves position. #T1#
Tawake tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Decker breaks from the clinch.
Decker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
An inside leg kick from Tawake misses.
Tawake misses with a head kick.
Decker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Isoa Tawake has been cut.
Decker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tawake has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A slow jab from Tawake misses its intended target.
Decker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Isoa Tawake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tawake looks to clinch
and Decker counters with a stiff right hand.
Decker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tawake to score with a decent uppercut.
Tawake throws a nice looking combination but Decker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tawake backing away here, and Decker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
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!
Decker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tawake can pounce on him.
Tawake throws a predictable looking body shot
#KD2#
and Decker counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tawake! Decker lets Tawake back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Tawake is rocked!
Tawake moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oh Tawake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Tawake misses with an uppercut
and Decker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tawake fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Tawake backs off Decker throws a huge counter combo but Tawake manages to avoid it all.
Tawake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Decker.
Tawake's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tawake duly obliges.
Tawake seems to have got his legs back now.
Tawake is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tawake!
Nice defenses there by Decker.
Decker throws out a counter right but Tawake avoids it with no problem.
Tawake throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Decker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tawake chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Decker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tawake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Decker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
No joy there for Tawake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Decker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tawake takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Decker throws a shot from downtown. Tawake moves away and avoids it.
Decker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Decker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Decker ducks under a wild hook from Tawake.
Decker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Decker throws a lazy uppercut
and Tawake counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Tawake.
Tawake wants to clinch.
Tawake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Tawake as he connects with a hook.
Decker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tawake jabs at Decker's body.
Tawake throws a series of punches but Decker moves out of range.
Tawake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tawake throws the left hand but Decker avoids the punch easily.
Decker flicks out a counter leg kick but Tawake steps away.
Tawake scores with a hook.
Decker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Decker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decker defending well as Tawake loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tawake scores with the left hand. Decker knows he should have avoided that one.
Tawake throws a right hand that Decker ducks under and follows up with a left that Decker also avoids with ease.
Decker misses with an uppercut.
Decker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isoa Tawake dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Isoa Tawake's cut.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Tawake thuds his right hand into Decker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tawake clobbers Decker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big right from Tawake misses.
Tawake ducks under a wild hook from Decker.
Isoa Tawake is winning the standup battle so far.
Decker keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Decker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tawake connects with a crisp jab.
Tawake tries to bum rush Decker with a series of wild strikes but Decker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tawake throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tawake throws an overhand right that lands on Decker's shoulder, as Decker tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Decker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tawake lands a lovely overhand right.
Decker pushes Tawake away with a front kick.
Decker misses with a looping right.
Tawake looks to throw a body kick
and Decker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Tawake scores with a nice right hand.
Decker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Decker throws out a counter right but Tawake avoids it with no problem.
Nice shot lands for Tawake.
Tawake fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Decker checks it well.
Decker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tawake. Tawake obviously looking to wear him down.
Tawake scores with a decent looking hook.
Tawake scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Decker misses with a low kick.
Tawake wants to clinch.
It seemed like Decker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Tawake goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tawake throws a wild body kick that Decker sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Decker! But no joy.
Decker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tawake.
Decker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tawake misses with a two punch combination.
Tawake loads up on a big right hand but Decker slips the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Tawake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tawake moves in looking to clinch but Decker pushes him off.
Good standup being displayed there by Tawake as he connects with a hook.
Decker swats away the attempt to clinch by Tawake.
Tawake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Decker counters with a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Tawake.
Decker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Decker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Decker dodges the punch combination from Tawake.
Decker dodges the punch combination from Tawake.
Tawake catches Decker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Decker throws a chopping leg kick but Tawake manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tawake scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tawake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Decker.
Jab, jab by Tawake - just one landing.
Tawake moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tawake misses with a looping left.#T4#
Tawake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Decker.
Isoa Tawake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tawake doesn't manage to clinch there - Decker circles away.
Tawake throws a lazy uppercut
and Decker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tawake lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Decker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Tawake.
Tawake misses with a combination
and Decker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tawake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tawake throws a body kick, spinning off balance#KD2#
and Decker counters with a nice right hand that sends Tawake toppling to the canvas! Tawake scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Decker finish him?!
Lucca Decker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tawake fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isoa Tawake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tawake 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isoa Tawake!
Isoa Tawake was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
HFA 26
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Fromm gets caught flat footed, as Kruczek shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fromm has momentary wrist control but Kruczek slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Fromm is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kruczek defends well.
Kruczek scoring with some ground and pound.
Kruczek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fromm's head.
Fromm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kruczek 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.
Kruczek makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kruczek connects with a couple of short punches.
Fromm throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruczek works over Fromm with some ground and pound from guard.
Fromm has momentary wrist control but Kruczek slips an elbow through the middle.
Kruczek postures up and lands a big shot to Fromm's brow.
Fromm is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fromm really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kruczek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
Kruczek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fromm is striking off his back. Kruczek thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #T1#
Kruczek takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kruczek looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fromm with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kruczek winds up and cracks Fromm with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#Fromm is rocked!
Kruczek working over Fromm with some ground and pound. Fromm looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fromm is still in real trouble! Can Kruczek finish him?
Kruczek looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fromm with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kruczek lands with a punch from half guard.
Kruczek unloads with some huge strikes here! Fromm is out! Kruczek wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leon Kruczek! |
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Event:
NYF 91: Zigaro vs Kramer III
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Wieland slips a straight right by Tucker.
Tucker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slow jab from Tucker misses its intended target.
Wieland lands with a shot to the body.
Wieland lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A low kick from Tucker is predictable there #TD2#
and Wieland counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tucker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wieland's guard. #REVR#
Wieland is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tucker 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. #SUB2#
Wieland throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Wieland looking for a sweep. Not yet Wieland, not yet. #SUB2#
Wieland has his foot on Tucker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tucker works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Wieland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tucker is aware though and is defending well.
Wieland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tucker's guard. #REVB#
Tucker controls Wieland momentarily but Wieland frees himself.
Wieland throwing strikes from guard but Tucker blocks nicely. #T2#
Wieland prevents Tucker from getting back to his feet.
Wieland postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wieland controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wieland trying to control but Tucker is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tucker working for a triangle but Wieland defends it easily.
Tucker wants to sweep here but Wieland controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Wieland scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wieland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wieland has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wieland passes Tucker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wieland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wieland performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wieland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wieland wants to control but Tucker is keeping him busy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Wieland wants to work for an arm triangle but Tucker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Wieland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wieland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wieland drops an elbow to the side of Tucker's head.
Wieland is trying to control. Tucker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wieland not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wieland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tucker keeps working.
Ground and pound from Wieland.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tucker has hold of Wieland's hands but Wieland slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Wieland dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Wieland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tucker.
Wieland is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tucker with a body shot.
Tucker misses with a right hand
and Wieland counters with a nice uppercut.
Tucker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wieland.
Tucker cracks Wieland with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wieland finds it's way round the side to connect with Tucker's head.
Tucker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wieland drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tucker defends it well.
Jeffrey Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wieland is defended easily by Tucker.#T1#
Tucker misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wieland! But no joy.
Tucker misses with a head kick.
Wieland drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tucker defends it well.
Wieland misses with a body shot.
Wieland scores with a jab. Tucker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Randy Wieland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wieland blocks a jab.
Wieland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wieland with a hook.
Tucker misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Wieland to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tucker with a jab.
Tucker throws a low kick, looking for Wieland's leg but Wieland calmly moves out of range.
Wieland takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tucker throws a lazy body kick
and Wieland counters with a nice body shot.
Wieland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tucker.
Wieland tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tucker misses with a combination
and Wieland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Tucker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wieland with the counter takedown but Tucker avoids it easily.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wieland misses the shot to the body.
Tucker misses with a body punch
and Wieland counters with a straight right hand.
Wieland lands a jab to Tucker's midsection.
Wieland ducks under a wild hook from Tucker.
Tucker misses with a body punch
and Wieland counters with a straight right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Wieland blocks the leg kick.
Wieland swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wieland looks to land a left hand but Tucker moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Wieland with a hook.
Wieland takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wieland fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wieland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wieland slips a straight right by Tucker.
Wieland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tucker.
Wieland staying out of range there.
Wieland lands a slapping body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Wieland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tucker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Tucker.
Tucker scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Wieland shoots in and gets a takedown into Tucker's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wieland working some strikes from top position.
Wieland cracks Tucker with a solid left hand.
Wieland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wieland throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wieland slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Wieland is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Wieland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tucker defending well though.
Jeffrey Tucker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wieland is nestled in close to Tucker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wieland lands strikes from half guard.
Wieland drops an elbow to the side of Tucker's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wieland working the head and body with strikes.
Wieland scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wieland looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Wieland takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tucker is trying to get back to full guard.
Wieland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wieland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tucker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wieland scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Wieland there. #ROC2#Tucker is rocked!
Wieland lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Tucker! More strikes land and this one is all over! Wieland jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Wieland!
After winning the bout, Randy Wieland 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:
SSG 368 Gabenagus vs Chai
Date: Nov 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 12 losses; Jim Marston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 9 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gordon closes the distance and clinches up with Marston, looking for a takedown. Gordon pushes Marston against the cage but Marston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Marston closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marston lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marston (2) vs (0) Gordon
Marston won't allow Gordon to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marston trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon managing to control the position.
Gordon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marston is one step ahead there. #T1#
Gordon trying to keep a closed guard but Marston is proving a slippery customer.
Marston looking to sit in guard and control but Gordon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (2) vs (2) Gordon
Marston keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon stopping the sweep attempt from Marston.#T2#
Marston keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
Marston being controlled here, momentarily.
Marston seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Marston wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gordon is now in half guard.
Marston is trying to get back to full guard.
Gordon trying to mount his opponent but Marston defends it.
Gordon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Marston gets full guard.
Gordon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Marston manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (4) vs (2) Gordon#T3#
Marston wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.
Marston wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Gordon pulls Marston in to control the position.
Gordon trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Marston drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gordon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gordon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gordon! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marston (4) vs (6) Gordon
Marston is looking for a sweep.
Marston wants to control but Gordon postures up.#T4#
Marston is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Marston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gordon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gordon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Marston will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Marston is trying to get back to half guard.
Gordon looking to control but instead Marston has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T5#
Gordon is trying to control. Marston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marston is looking for a sweep. Gordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gordon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Marston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gordon is thwarting Marston's attempts to control the position.
Gordon content to control rather than advance. #T6#
Gordon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Marston! Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (4) vs (9) Gordon
Gordon trying to control but Marston is having none of it.
Marston wants to control but Gordon is having none of it.
Marston is looking to get to half guard.
Marston tries to lock up and control but Gordon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gordon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Marston is holding on tight.
Gordon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Marston regains half guard.
Marston moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gordon preventing the sweep.
Marston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gordon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (4) vs (12) Gordon
Marston being controlled for a moment. #T8#
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Marston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marston struggling a bit here.
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marston keeps working.
Marston is trying to escape the position but Gordon is controlling the position. #T9#
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marston keeps working.
Marston gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Marston wants to improve his position but Gordon is controlling well.
Marston makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marston.
Gordon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marston is trying to control the position but Gordon postures up.
Gordon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (4) vs (15) Gordon
Gordon wants to control but Marston is keeping him busy. #T10#
Gordon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Marston haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Marston is looking for a sweep.
Marston is working hard here to advance position.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Marston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marston is trying to escape the position but Gordon is controlling the position. #T11#
Marston manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gordon's best efforts.
Marston is looking to improve his position.
Marston slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marston keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Gordon won't allow Marston to sweep him here.
Marston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Marston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Marston pulls Gordon in to control the position.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Marston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon preventing the sweep.
Marston is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gordon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gordon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (4) vs (18) Gordon
Gordon controls the position from side control.#T13#
Marston is looking for a sweep.
Gordon taking a breather here.
Gordon wants to control but Marston is keeping him busy.
Marston is looking to reverse the position.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Marston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Marston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Marston sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gordon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marston knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marston is refusing to be controlled, as Gordon sits in half guard.
Marston wants to improve his position but Gordon is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon wins on points by 18 to 4.
A very excited looking Ryan Gordon 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:
UCF 83: Mfer v Fantastico
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Campbell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chongching pinned against the cage. Chongching gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Campbell slips a straight right by Chongching.
Campbell misses with an uppercut. Chongching saw that one coming.
Campbell just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromChongching.
Chongching goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Ulisses Campbell has been cut.
A combination from Chongching does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chongching throws an off balance right hand
and Campbell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chongching, as that shot connected.
Chongching throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
A jab lands there for Chongching.
Campbell avoids the head kick by Chongching.
Chongching ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chongching swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chongching works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#That has opened up Ulisses Campbell's cut even more.
Campbell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chongching.
Chongching keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Campbell fails with the takedown
and Chongching counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Campbell. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Campbell 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#Campbell is rocked!
Campbell tries to get into range but Chongching steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Campbell! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Chongching scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ching Chong Chongching! |
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Event:
NYF 90: Perry vs Carter
Date: Nov 09, 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.
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Crusher slips the punch.
Crusher doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ferguson works Crusher 's body with a nice hook.
Ferguson throws a big shot that misses.
Ferguson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crusher 's head backwards.
Ferguson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crusher looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
Crusher tries to counter with a clinch but Ferguson shakes him off and moves away.
Ferguson misses with a low kick.#T1#
Ferguson cracks Crusher with a good jab.#CUT#It looks like Jack Crusher has been cut.
Crusher takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ferguson throws a nice looking combination but Crusher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crusher drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ferguson defends it well.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crusher was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
And Crusher tries to counter it with a takedown but Ferguson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Crusher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferguson.
Crusher ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.#T2#
Crusher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a jab when Crusher was well out of range.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crusher manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Crusher releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ferguson misses with a hook
#TD2#
so Crusher counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3#
Ferguson pulls Crusher in close to prevent any damage.
Ferguson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ferguson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Crusher trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crusher scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ferguson has his hands on Crusher 's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ferguson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crusher landing some decent shots from guard.
Crusher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ferguson is pulling down on Crusher 's head. It's preventing any offense from Crusher , at least for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crusher makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Niall Ferguson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Crusher 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ferguson scores with a hook to the body. Crusher takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ferguson misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Crusher counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Crusher .
Ferguson pulls Crusher in close to his closed guard and prevents Crusher from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher looking to pass the guard.
Ferguson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Crusher trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crusher throwing strikes but missing.
Ferguson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Crusher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crusher is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferguson has wrist control.
Crusher landing some decent shots from guard.
Crusher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ferguson pulls Crusher in to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Crusher from controlling successfully.
Crusher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ferguson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ferguson throws a hook to the side of Crusher 's head but Crusher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Crusher misses.
Crusher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
Ferguson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Niall Ferguson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferguson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T3#
Ferguson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ferguson throws a body punch but Crusher moves out of range.
Ferguson throws out a loose jab but Crusher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crusher wants to counter with a clinch but Ferguson pushes him away.
Crusher slips under a jab.
Ferguson throws a jab but it's blocked by Crusher .
Ferguson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Crusher counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Ferguson lands a slapping body shot.
Ferguson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crusher feints the counter takedown.
Some wild striking there from Ferguson.
Crusher changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crusher moves away from the strike by Ferguson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Niall Ferguson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Crusher 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Niall Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson misses with a straight right.
Crusher tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Crusher tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ferguson misses with a leg kick.
Crusher drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ferguson defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Ferguson misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Crusher decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ferguson's guard.
Ferguson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crusher can do to turn this around?#T1#
Crusher controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ferguson has Crusher pulled in close to control his posture.
Ferguson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crusher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crusher is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferguson has wrist control.
Crusher content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crusher trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Crusher is fighting to break Ferguson's control of his arms but Ferguson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Crusher wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ferguson looks to land a combination but Crusher avoids it well.
Crusher tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Ferguson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ferguson misses with a series of wild punches.
Crusher appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut
and Crusher makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crusher ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
Crusher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A slow jab from Ferguson misses its intended target.
Crusher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Ferguson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ferguson looks to throw a body kick
and Crusher counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ferguson thinking.
Ferguson misses with a double jab.
Ferguson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crusher tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Niall Ferguson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Jack Crusher 's cut.
That's time! Ferguson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Ferguson swings for the body but Crusher moves out of range.
Crusher drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ferguson defends it well.
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crusher counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ferguson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ferguson misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Crusher counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Crusher .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crusher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Crusher from controlling successfully.
Crusher working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ferguson's head.#T1#
Crusher cracks Ferguson with a solid left hand.
Crusher chips away with some ground and pound.
Crusher throwing strikes but missing.
Crusher with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crusher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ferguson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crusher throwing strikes from guard but Ferguson blocks nicely.
Crusher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Crusher is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Crusher throwing strikes but missing.
Crusher with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Crusher is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Crusher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crusher tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferguson is retaining full guard.
Crusher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Crusher tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferguson is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crusher tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crusher makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ferguson swings for the body but Crusher moves out of range.
Crusher is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ferguson misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Crusher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferguson.
And Crusher tries to counter it with a takedown but Ferguson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ferguson scores with a nice right hand.
Ferguson throws a lazy uppercut
and Crusher counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ferguson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crusher .
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crusher tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ferguson throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Crusher counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Crusher .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Crusher dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jack Crusher 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crusher .
Ferguson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut. Crusher saw that one coming.
Crusher tries to counter with a clinch but Ferguson shakes him off and moves away.
Ferguson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Crusher 's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson misses with a hook.
Crusher tries to counter with a clinch but Ferguson shakes him off and moves away.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Crusher is just out of range.
Crusher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferguson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crusher tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Crusher is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ferguson rather than just go for the knockout.
Ferguson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferguson connects with a jab.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crusher manages to avoid it.
Crusher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Crusher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crusher feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Ferguson misses with an uppercut. Crusher saw that one coming.
Crusher tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ferguson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A jab lands there for Ferguson.
Ferguson stuns Crusher with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jack Crusher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Good shot there by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Crusher avoids them all with ease.
Crusher with the counter takedown but Ferguson avoids it easily.
Ferguson misses with a hook
and Crusher counters with a nice body shot.
Ferguson misses with a double jab
and Crusher counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Crusher avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a straight left.
Ferguson misses with a body punch
#TD2#
and Crusher counters with a takedown into side control.
Ferguson is looking to reverse the position.
Crusher trying to control the position but Ferguson is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crusher taking a break here but Ferguson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Niall Ferguson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ferguson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niall Ferguson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ferguson 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 49:46
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 49:46
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niall Ferguson!
Niall Ferguson retains his heavyweight title!
Niall Ferguson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Wrestler Wayfare logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
NYF 90: Perry vs Carter
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Tonioli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Tonioli as Frieberg shoots in.
Frieberg with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tonioli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Frieberg takes the fight into the clinch.
Tonioli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tonioli fails to land. #BC#
Tonioli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tonioli missing with a left hand there. Frieberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD#
Tonioli cracks Frieberg with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tonioli has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Frieberg to stand back up!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frieberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tonioli.
Frieberg misses with a takedown
enabling Tonioli to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Frieberg is rocked!
Vinicius Tonioli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregor Frieberg.
Tonioli drops Frieberg with a straight right hand, right on the button! Tonioli follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinicius Tonioli!
After the big win, Vinicius Tonioli made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors 30th Century Beer Store and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CCC 87
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Dalrymple fails to land with a series of punches.
As Dalrymple backs off Revocatus throws a huge counter combo but Dalrymple manages to avoid it all.
Dalrymple connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT#It looks like Jumanne Revocatus has been cut.
Dalrymple swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Revocatus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Revocatus scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalrymple checks a leg kick.
We've been told by Dalrymple's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dalrymple fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Dalrymple misses its intended target. #T1#
A slow jab from Revocatus misses its intended target.
Revocatus misses with an uppercut.
Dalrymple scores with a nice strike.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Revocatus moves out of range of the strikes.
Revocatus feints a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Revocatus.
Dalrymple throwing a counter right hand but Revocatus manages to avoid it.
Dalrymple throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dalrymple throws a body punch but Revocatus moves out of range. #T2#
Dalrymple moves away from the strike by Revocatus.
Dalrymple was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Revocatus cracks Dalrymple with a right hand to the side of the head.
Revocatus moves out of range as Dalrymple strikes.
Revocatus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Revocatus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#It looks like Teddy Dalrymple has been cut.
Dalrymple throws a head kick that misses.
Revocatus swinging wildly here.
#T3##KD2#
Revocatus lands a big head kick that sends Dalrymple tumbling to the mat! Revocatus takes a step backwards and waves Dalrymple back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Dalrymple is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Revocatus uses the oldest trick in the book to send Dalrymple tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Revocatus is absolutely delighted - when Dalrymple wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jumanne Revocatus!
A relieved looking Jumanne Revocatus 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:
SSG 367 Chai vs Helvig
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 12 losses; Jim Marston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 23 losses; Leenart Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Marston drives through with a takedown into Kuningas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marston (2) vs (0) Kuningas
Kuningas is controlling Marston's posture.
Marston stands and throws Kuningas's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (5) vs (0) Kuningas
Kuningas is looking to reverse the position.
Marston trying to control the position but Kuningas is working away.
Kuningas tries to bench press Marston off him but Marston keeps the position. #SUB#
Kuningas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marston's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Marston! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Kuningas has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jim Marston! |
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Event:
UCF 81: Cabrazzi v Chai Jr
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Dux closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Samaras quickly recovers to half guard.
Dux is keen to just control but Samaras is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Samaras is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Dux has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Samaras is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Daniel Dux! |
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Event:
UCF 78: Leonardo v Soprano
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Salar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gordon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gordon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Salar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gordon wants to counter with a clinch but Salar pushes him away.
Salar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gordon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Salar misses with an uppercut.
Salar scores with a hook to the body. Gordon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Salar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gordon throws a right hand that misses
and Salar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the body from Salar misses
and Gordon counters with a nice uppercut.
Gordon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salar counters with a straight right hand.
Salar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gordon.
Gordon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Salar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gordon defending well as Salar loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Salar lands a slapping body shot.
Del Salar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gordon needs to keep his hands up - Salar had a free shot at his head there.
Salar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Salar misses with a straight left.
Gordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gordon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Salar scrambles back to his feet.
Salar works the jab nicely.
Gordon throws out a loose jab but Salar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gordon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Salar swats away the attempt to clinch by Gordon.
Gordon walks into a stiff left hand from Salar.
Salar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gordon in his tracks.
Gordon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salar connects with a crisp jab.
Salar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Salar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheers as Salar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gordon doesn't seem phased though.
Salar cracks Gordon with an open hand slap.
Salar lands a right hook to the body.
Gordon tries to bum rush Salar with a series of wild strikes but Salar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Salar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gordon manages to avoid it.
Salar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gordon.
Gordon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gordon is looking to clinch.
Salar lands an overhand right.
Del Salar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Salar.
Gordon tries to counter with a clinch but Salar shakes him off and moves away.#TD2#
Salar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T3#
Gordon cracks Salar with a solid left hand.
Gordon throws a big right hand that misses.
Salar wants to stand and escape but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Salar seems keen to control Gordon's posture.
Gordon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gordon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Salar has control of Gordon's left arm, preventing Gordon from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon throwing strikes but missing.
Gordon is working Salar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Salar wants to sweep but no luck.
Gordon being controlled here momentarily.
Gordon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gordon postures up and lands a big shot to Salar's brow.
Gordon preventing the sweep.
Gordon sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Gordon shoots in and gets a takedown into Salar's guard.
Gordon stops Salar from standing up.
Gordon scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Del Salar 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#
Gordon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gordon misses with a body shot.
Gordon scores with a body shot.
Gordon misses with a hook.
Del Salar is winning the standup battle so far.
Gordon lands with a straight right. Salar didn't see that one coming.
Gordon has his takedown stuffed
and Salar counters with a nice uppercut.
Salar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Salar. That snapped Gordon's head back.
Gordon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salar moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Salar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gordon's head.
Gordon lands with a nice body punch.
A jab lands there for Salar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gordon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
Gordon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salar.
Salar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gordon.
Salar scores with a decent looking hook.
Gordon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Salar has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gordon misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Gordon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gordon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on Salar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Noah Gordon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Salar dodges the ground and pound from Gordon.
Salar holding on.
An elbow from Gordon crashes against the mat.
#T2#
Gordon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Salar down.
Gordon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gordon in side control lands a decent elbow.
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!
Salar is trying to get back to his feet.
Gordon fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gordon scoring with punches from side control.
Salar is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Salar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gordon can do to turn this around?
Gordon landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Salar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gordon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gordon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Salar defending well though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gordon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gordon prevents Salar from improving his position.#T3#
Gordon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Salar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gordon.
Gordon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Salar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gordon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Salar pulls Gordon in close to his closed guard and prevents Gordon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Salar is looking to stand up but Gordon isn't so interested in that idea.
Gordon preventing the sweep.
Salar has Gordon pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Gordon 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.
Salar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gordon. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gordon. Salar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gordon was well out of range. Poor timing from Salar.
A nice side step and Gordon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Salar digs a good hook to Gordon's body.
Salar looks to land a right hand but Gordon moved out of range.
Gordon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gordon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gordon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice sprawl there from Salar as Gordon shoots in.
Gordon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Salar rather than just go for the knockout.
Salar lands with a hook. Gordon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gordon is defended easily by Salar.
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 Del Salar will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Gordon tries to move into range but Salar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Salar slips a straight right by Gordon.
Salar connects with a crisp jab.
Salar throws a body shot but no joy.
Salar cracks Gordon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gordon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gordon connects with a body shot that sends Salar's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon moves in looking to clinch but Salar pushes him off.
Salar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salar looks to land a right hand but Gordon moved out of range.
Salar jabs Gordon right on the nose. Gordon blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Salar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gordon.
Salar scores with a nice head shot.
Salar misses with a straight right.
Gordon dives in for a single leg takedown but Salar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Salar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice body punch from Salar.
Salar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gordon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Salar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gordon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Salar cracks a nice hook into Gordon's ribs.
Salar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gordon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gordon is looking for the big counter here.
Salar lands with a cross.
Salar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Salar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Salar misses with a body shot.
Gordon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Salar looks to score with a jab to the body but Gordon is just out of range.
Gordon fails with the takedown.
Del Salar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Gordon.
Gordon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Salar catches Gordon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gordon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gordon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gordon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gordon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Salar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Salar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gordon's head.
Salar lands with a nice combination. Gordon backs away looking to recover.#T3#
Salar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Gordon misses its intended target.
Salar throws a looping overhand right but Gordon ducks down to avoid it.
Salar's corner calls for a 1-2. Salar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Salar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gordon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Salar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gordon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Salar circles away from the clinch attempt.
A shot to the liver by Salar. Beautiful body shot.
Salar lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Salar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gordon misses with a takedown
enabling Salar to counter with a crisp jab.
Salar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gordon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gordon fails with a takedown attempt.
As Gordon looks to move away, Salar throws a big counter combo but Gordon just gets out of the way.
Salar scores with a nice strike.
Noah Gordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gordon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Del Salar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Salar, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Del Salar!
Our winner, Del Salar, 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:
UCF 78: Leonardo v Soprano
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Leonardo misses with a straight left.
Soprano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Leonardo with a body shot.
Leonardo scores with a push kick.
Leonardo misses with a hook
and Soprano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leonardo lands a nice shot to the body.
Mario Leonardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Soprano misses.
Soprano swinging wildly here.
Leonardo digs a good body shot into Soprano's ribs.
Leonardo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Tank Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Soprano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leonardo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonardo loads up on a big right hand but Soprano slips the punch.
Leonardo misses with a wild body shot.
Soprano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Leonardo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soprano ducks under a wild hook from Leonardo.
Soprano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Leonardo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Soprano's head backwards.
Leonardo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sopranos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Leonardo throws a jab but it's blocked by Soprano.
Leonardo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Leonardo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Soprano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leonardo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Leonardo throws an overhand right that lands on Soprano's shoulder, as Soprano tries to avoid the shot.
Leonardo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Soprano's head backwards.
Mario Leonardo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leonardo takes a swing at Soprano's ribcage but misses.
Leonardo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soprano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leonardo misses with a left hand
and Soprano counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soprano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Leonardo scores with a body shot.
Soprano shoots in looking for a takedown. Leonardo tries to sprawl out of it but Soprano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leonardo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch lands to the side of Soprano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Leonardo scores with a sloppy right hand. Soprano should have avoided that one.
Soprano avoids the head kick by Leonardo.
Soprano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Soprano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leonardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Soprano.
Soprano scores with a nice head shot.
Leonardo misses with a wild body shot.
Leonardo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Soprano's head backwards.#T3#
Leonardo throws a looping overhand right but Soprano ducks down to avoid it.
Leonardo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Soprano counters with a straight right hand.
Soprano shoots in but Leonardo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Leonardo with a nice cross.
Leonardo cracks Soprano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Leonardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leonardo throws a lazy right hand but Soprano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Leonardo does it's job there.
Nice defenses there by Soprano.
No joy there for Leonardo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soprano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Leonardo lands with a right hand.
Leonardo lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Leonardo connects with a looping right hand.
Leonardo lands a slapping body shot.
Leonardo throws a lazy uppercut
and Soprano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Soprano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Soprano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Soprano blocks a jab.
Leonardo clobbers Soprano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Leonardo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soprano.
Leonardo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Soprano tries to counter it with a takedown but Leonardo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Leonardo throws a body kick that misses
and Soprano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soprano shoots in for a double leg but Leonardo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mario Leonardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulie Soprano.
Leonardo throws a right hand that misses
and Soprano counters with a stiff right hand.
Soprano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Leonardo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Leonardo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soprano.
Soprano lands a jab to the nose.
Soprano looks to land a right hand but Leonardo moved out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Soprano might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Leonardo has got the better of the exchanges.
Leonardo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Leonardo throws a body shot but no joy.
Soprano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leonardo scores with a jab to the body.
Leonardo slips a jab from Soprano.
Leonardo dips to his left and cracks Soprano with an uppercut!
Leonardo loads up on a big right hand but Soprano slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Soprano clinches up with Leonardo and pushes him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Soprano pulls Leonardo into guard.
Soprano keeping full guard, as Leonardo tries to pass.
Leonardo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soprano can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soprano keeping moving, preventing Leonardo from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Leonardo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Soprano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Leonardo with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Soprano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Soprano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leonardo defends it easily.
Leonardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Soprano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Soprano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Leonardo wants to control from the top but Soprano keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonardo throwing strikes from guard but Soprano blocks nicely.
Leonardo 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.
Leonardo trying to control but Soprano is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Soprano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leonardo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Leonardo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Soprano keeping moving, preventing Leonardo from controlling successfully. #T3#
Leonardo throws an elbow that misses. Soprano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Leonardo's guard. Nice move by Soprano!#REVB#
Soprano tries to free his leg and advance position but Leonardo is retaining full guard.
Leonardo can't keep his opponent in guard - Soprano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soprano is controlling the pace.
Soprano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Leonardo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Soprano is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Soprano wants to control but Leonardo is keeping him busy.
Leonardo is looking to improve his position.
Leonardo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soprano on the ground.
Soprano is looking to take a break and control but Leonardo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Soprano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soprano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leonardo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulie Soprano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Leonardo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leonardo lands a slapping body shot.
Soprano has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Leonardo throws a body shot but no joy.
Soprano with the counter takedown but Leonardo avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Soprano is defended easily by Leonardo.
Nice straight punches there by Soprano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Soprano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soprano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leonardo.
Soprano moves out of range as Leonardo strikes.#CL2#
Soprano has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Soprano pulls Leonardo into guard.
#SUB2#
Soprano looking for a triangle here. Leonardo is fighting it but it looks tight! Soprano pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Leonardo is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Paulie Soprano! |
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