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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
LKO International FW 2
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Suu Kyi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee throws a counter combo.
Lee moves out of range as Suu Kyi throws a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Suu Kyi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee counters with a one-two to the body.
Suu Kyi lands a leg kick that knocks Lee off balance momentarily.
Both fighters circling a little - Suu Kyi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Suu Kyi can pounce on him.
Lee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#TD2#
Lee manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Suu Kyi on his heels. He'll look to pass Suu Kyi's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee wants to control from the top but Suu Kyi keeps moving.
Lee postures up.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Suu Kyi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suu Kyi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
My spies in The Good the Bad and The Ugly inform me that Lee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Suu Kyi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Lee has gone for a leg lock! Suu Kyi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lee's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Suu Kyi defends well.#T2#
Suu Kyi trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Suu Kyi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Suu Kyi with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Lee is looking to cinch up a triangle. Suu Kyi throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Lee's body to avoid the submission. Lee has instead reached around Suu Kyi's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Lee arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Freddy Lee!
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Event:
gc106
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Thompson throws a low kick but Staunton moves out of range easily.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
Staunton throws a sloppy head kick
and Thompson counters with a head kick. That will keep Staunton thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #KD#
Staunton throws a left that rocks Thompson and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Staunton dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Thompson regain composure!
#CUT#
It looks like Hunter Thompson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson sneaks back into half guard.
Staunton is trying to control. Thompson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thompson wants to get back to full guard.
Staunton is stalling here. Thompson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Staunton seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Thompson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Staunton's face as Thompson controls the position.
Staunton is looking for a sweep.
Thompson has control of an arm but Staunton manages to advance to Thompson's back!
A lull in the action here.
#T1#
Thompson covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Staunton doesn't have the hooks in and Thompson manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Staunton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Staunton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Staunton wants to stand up but Thompson is controlling him. #T2#
Staunton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Staunton 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.
Staunton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Staunton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Thompson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Staunton is doing well to control the position and prevent Thompson from advancing to side control.#T3#
Staunton regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Staunton has his hands on Thompson's head, controlling the position.
Thompson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Staunton pulls Thompson in close to his closed guard and prevents Thompson from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Staunton slips under a jab.
Thompson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Staunton lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thompson takes a step back to recover.
Staunton tries a head kick but it misses.
Staunton misses with a few strikes there.
Staunton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Staunton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Staunton has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
#T4#
Staunton is trying to maintain a safe position but Thompson gets an underhook and turns Staunton into the cage.
Staunton throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
Staunton controlling the action here for a moment.
Staunton throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Staunton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Staunton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Staunton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Staunton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Staunton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Staunton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Thompson'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#
The crowd cheers as Staunton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thompson doesn't seem phased though.
Staunton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Staunton.
A leg kick checked by Thompson.
Thompson throws an off balance right hand
and Staunton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Staunton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thompson's hands.#ROC#
Thompson is rocked!
Thompson avoids the head kick by Staunton.
Staunton backing away here, and Thompson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Staunton finish him?
Staunton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steve Staunton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson misses with a body kick.
Staunton misses with a head kick.
Steve Staunton is winning the standup battle so far.
Staunton misses with a looping right.
Thompson seems to have recovered his senses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thompson.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Staunton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thompson cracks a nice hook into Staunton's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson scores with a head kick.
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Staunton loads up on a big right hand but Thompson slips the punch.
Thompson scores with a sloppy right hand. Staunton should have avoided that one. #T1#
Staunton avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Staunton 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.
Staunton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Staunton avoids nicely.
Staunton throws a sloppy body shot
and Thompson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Staunton checks a leg kick nicely.
Thompson scores with a nice right hand.
Staunton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Thompson forces Staunton back against the cage and clinches.
Staunton blocks a body shot from Thompson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
Staunton avoids a wild elbow strike from Thompson.
Staunton tries to land knees in the clinch but Thompson avoids the damage to the body.
Thompson tries to work over Staunton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalling in the clinch from Staunton.
#T2#
Staunton blocks an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thompson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Staunton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Staunton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson blocking some punches.
Staunton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Staunton throws a head punch that misses.
Thompson blocking some punches.
Staunton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Staunton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thompson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T3#
Staunton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Staunton controlling the action here for a moment.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Come on Thompson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Staunton misses with the head strike.
Staunton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Staunton working aggressively here.
Thompson tries a body shot but Staunton blocks it.
Staunton has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
Staunton lands a nice knee to the body. #T4#
Staunton throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thompson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Staunton's brow.
Staunton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Staunton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thompson up against the cage.
Staunton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Staunton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thompson.
Staunton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Staunton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Staunton misses with a knee strike.
Staunton misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Staunton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Thompson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Staunton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Staunton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Staunton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thompson loads up on a big right hand but Staunton slips the punch.
Staunton seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thompson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Staunton on the side of the head.
Staunton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thompson throws a body punch but Staunton moves out of range.
Staunton checks the leg kick.
Staunton just misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Staunton circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staunton tries to clinch up but Thompson circles away and keeps his distance.
Staunton tries a head kick but it misses.
Staunton wants to clinch up but Thompson keeps it at a distance.
Thompson throws a head kick but Staunton moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Thompson.
Staunton tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Staunton plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Staunton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A head kick by Staunton misses
and Thompson counters with a leg kick.
Staunton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Staunton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thompson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Staunton on the side of the head.#CL#
Thompson tries to keep at a distance but Staunton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Staunton misses with a punch on the inside.
Staunton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Staunton blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Staunton avoids the elbow strike from Thompson, against the cage.
Staunton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Staunton misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunter Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve Staunton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The referee calls for Staunton to work.
Staunton working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve Staunton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Staunton tries a knee to the head but Thompson blocks it.
Staunton dodges an elbow strike from Thompson.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Staunton.
A short uppercut from Staunton.
Thompson throws an elbow but it misses.
Staunton misses with a punch on the inside.
Staunton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
Staunton blocking some punches.
#T3#
Staunton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stauntons head.
Staunton looking to throw knees to the head but Thompson is blocking nicely.
Staunton misses with some punches.
Thompson pushes off an throws an elbow but Staunton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Staunton.
Staunton prevents a body shot from Thompson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Staunton.
Staunton avoids the elbow strike from Thompson, against the cage.
Thompson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Staunton swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Staunton misses with a punch on the inside.
Thompson managing to block the knees to the body from Staunton.
Staunton blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Staunton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thompson lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Thompson.
#CUT2#
It looks like Steve Staunton has been cut.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Staunton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Staunton swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thompson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Staunton's brow.
Staunton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thompson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Staunton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Staunton avoids a wild elbow strike from Thompson.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hunter Thompson.
I think Staunton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Staunton!
After winning the bout, Steve Staunton 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:
LKO6 The Great Opening
Date: Jul 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Grigorian - that will leave a mark!
Jorma Kalevi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grigorian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Grigorian misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kalevi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grigorian throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grigorian 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 Kalevi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kalevi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Grigorian tries to land a leg kick but Kalevi saw it coming and moves away.
Grigorian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grigorian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grigorian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kalevi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grigorian misses with a leg kick.
Kalevi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've been told by Kalevi's head coaches at Rape Academy (7 elite, 6 2x elite) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian misses with a head kick.
Kalevi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grigorian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kalevi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grigorian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kalevi is out of range.
Grigorian circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've been informed that Grigorian has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kalevi is looking to clinch.
Grigorian tries a quick counter leg kick but Kalevi is wise to it.#T1#
Kalevi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grigorian throws a head kick but Kalevi moves out of range.
#CL#
Kalevi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kalevi tries to land a knee to the head but Grigorian blocks with his arms.
Grigorian is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Grigorian blocks an elbow strike.
Kalevi misses with a punch on the inside.
Grigorian stalling in the clinch but Kalevi improves position.
The referee calls for Grigorian to work.
Kalevi tries to stall but Grigorian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kalevi tries a knee to the head but Grigorian blocks it.
Grigorian trying to control the position but instead, Kalevi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grigorian into the cage.#T2#
Kalevi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grigorian blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice elbow from Kalevi. #CUT#
It looks like Adam Grigorian has been cut.
Grigorian blocks the elbow strike.
Grigorian wants to stall.
Kalevi lands an elbow inside that Grigorian shrugs off.
Kalevi trying to land knees to the body.
Grigorian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kalevi trying to land knees to the body.
Kalevi misses with some punches.
#T3#
Kalevi throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kalevi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Grigorian's brow.
Grigorian holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Grigorian dodges an elbow strike from Kalevi.
Kalevi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kalevi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kalevi throws an elbow but it misses.
Kalevi tries a knee to the head but Grigorian blocks it.
Kalevi stalling in the clinch but Grigorian improves position.
Grigorian stalling the fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kalevi missing with knees to the body.
#T4#
Grigorian dodges an elbow strike from Kalevi.
Grigorian trying to stall but Kalevi improves his position.
Kalevi throws a punch but it's blocked by Grigorian.
Kalevi trying to land knees to the body.
Grigorian just leaning against Kalevi, taking a breather.
Kalevi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Grigorian stalling in the clinch but Kalevi improves position.
Kalevi misses with an elbow over the top.
Kalevi throws a head punch that misses.
Grigorian stalls.
Kalevi misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jorma Kalevi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adam Grigorian's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Grigorian throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Grigorian.
Kalevi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grigorian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grigorian raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kalevi wants to clinch up but Grigorian keeps it at a distance.
Grigorian shapes to counter with a head kick.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kalevi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Grigorian. Kalevi shrugs it off though.
Grigorian thumps Kalevi with a low kick.
Grigorian lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kalevi throws a hook but Grigorian blocks it.
Grigorian tries a head kick but it misses.
Grigorian misses with a leg kick.
Grigorian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kalevi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kalevi moves in looking to clinch but Grigorian pushes him off.
Jorma Kalevi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grigorian lands a nice looking body kick.
Kalevi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kalevi throws an overhand right that lands on Grigorian's shoulder, as Grigorian tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalevi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Grigorian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grigorian looks for the body kick but Kalevi saw that one coming.
Kalevi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crunch! Grigorian slams his shin into Kalevi's torso.
Grigorian misses with a body kick.
Grigorian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalevi manages to avoid it.
Kalevi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kalevi moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGrigorian.
Grigorian connects with a solid leg kick.
Kalevi tries to close the distance and clinch but Grigorian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kalevi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kalevi tries to clinch but Grigorian is having none of it.
Grigorian tries a head kick but it misses.
Kalevi throws a poor cross that misses
and Grigorian counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kalevi moves out of range of the leg kick from Grigorian.
Grigorian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kalevi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kalevi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Grigorian looks for the body kick but Kalevi saw that one coming. #T2#
Kalevi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grigorian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grigorian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grigorian connects with a leg kick. Kalevi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grigorian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kalevi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grigorian throws a head kick but Kalevi moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalevi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kalevi is looking to clinch but Grigorian is avoiding it.
Grigorian misses with a low kick.
A big right from Kalevi misses.
Adam Grigorian seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kalevi has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalevi.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kalevi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kalevi missing with knees to the body.
Kalevi lands a damaging elbow. #T3#
Kalevi is looking to control Grigorian's arms but Grigorian gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kalevi has his back to the cage.
Kalevi throws an elbow that misses.
Grigorian looking to stall.
Kalevi lands a right hand.
Kalevi pushes off an throws an elbow but Grigorian leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Grigorian blocks an elbow strike from Kalevi.
Grigorian looking to slow down the pace here.
Grigorian blocks the elbow strike.
Grigorian trying to control the position but instead, Kalevi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grigorian into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kalevi.
#T4#
Kalevi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Grigorian avoids the elbow strike from Kalevi, against the cage.
Kalevi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kalevi is trying to stall.
Kalevi has a couple of punches blocked by Grigorian.
Kalevi throws an elbow that misses.
Kalevi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Grigorian's defenses.
Grigorian avoiding damage as Kalevi throws knees to the body.
Grigorian is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kalevi is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Grigorian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adam Grigorian'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Grigorian scores with a hook.
Kalevi tries to clinch up but Grigorian circles away and keeps his distance.
Kalevi wants to clinch.
Grigorian misses with a low kick.
Kalevi tries to clinch but Grigorian is having none of it.
Grigorian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kalevi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grigorian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grigorian throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kalevi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalevi doesn't manage to clinch there - Grigorian circles away.
Grigorian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kalevi checks it well.
Kalevi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grigorian can pounce on him.
Kalevi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kalevi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Grigorian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grigorian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Grigorian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kalevi is out of range.
Grigorian misses with a series of wild punches.
Kalevi tried to score with a low kick but Grigorian checks it.
Kalevi wants to clinch.
Kalevi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grigorian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grigorian misses with a low kick as Kalevi jumps back.
Kalevi checks a low kick from Grigorian.
Kalevi doesn't manage to clinch there - Grigorian circles away.
Kalevi wants to clinch but Grigorian slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kalevi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grigorian delivers a nice body kick.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Kalevi. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grigorian swats away the attempt to clinch by Kalevi.
Grigorian scores with a head kick. Kalevi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kalevi tries to clinch but Grigorian moves out of range.
Kalevi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grigorian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kalevi tries to clinch but Grigorian moves out of range.
Kalevi throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalevi moves in looking to clinch but Grigorian pushes him off.
Grigorian swats away the attempt to clinch by Kalevi.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grigorian 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 Kalevi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kalevi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Grigorian wants to slow Kalevi down by chopping away at his legs. #T3##CL#
Kalevi drives through and clinches with Grigorian against the cage.
Kalevi tries a body shot but Grigorian blocks it.
Grigorian taking a breather.
Kalevi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kalevi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grigorian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kalevi trying to control the position but instead, Grigorian has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kalevi into the cage.
Grigorian is looking to control Kalevi's arms but Kalevi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Grigorian has his back to the cage.
Grigorian is looking to control Kalevi's arms but Kalevi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Grigorian has his back to the cage.
Grigorian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kalevi lands a damaging elbow.
Kalevi is trying to stall.
Kalevi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Grigorian's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T4#
Grigorian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grigorian managing to block the knees to the body from Kalevi.
Stalling in the clinch from Grigorian.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kalevi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Grigorian stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kalevi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalevi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grigorian trying to control the position but instead, Kalevi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grigorian into the cage.
Kalevi misses with an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Grigorian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grigorian has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Grigorian!
During a confident post fight interview, Adam Grigorian thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
LKO4 Trials
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Suu Kyi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Suu Kyi, as that shot connected.
Suu Kyi throws a leg kick which misses Adamson's front leg but catches the back leg as Adamson tries to avoid it.
Adamson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suu Kyi throws out the jab. #CL2#
Suu Kyi pushes Adamson up against the cage in a clinch.
Suu Kyi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Adamson smiles and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Adamson or perhaps it was just good defense by Suu Kyi, which made it look bad.
Suu Kyi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Adamson closes the distance and clinches up with Suu Kyi, looking for a takedown. Adamson pushes Suu Kyi against the cage but Suu Kyi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Suu Kyi stuffs the takedown attempt from Adamson. Adamson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael Adamson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suu Kyi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Suu Kyi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Adamson if he has to take too many more of those.
Suu Kyi thumps Adamson with a low kick.
Suu Kyi looks to score with a jab to the body but Adamson is just out of range.
Adamson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Suu Kyi tries to land a front kick but Adamson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Suu Kyi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Adamson on the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Raphael Adamson has been cut.
Adamson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Suu Kyi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Adamson shoots in but no luck this time.
Adamson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Suu Kyi tries to score with a low kick but Adamson moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Suu Kyi moves into the clinch.
Suu Kyi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adamson is defending well for now.
Adamson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Suu Kyi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Suu Kyi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Adamson struggles to land a body shot inside as Suu Kyi controls his hands.
Adamson tries to work over Suu Kyi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Suu Kyi throws an elbow that misses.
Adamson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Suu Kyi's elbow. #T2#
Adamson can't find room to land a body shot as Suu Kyi controls the action.
Adamson blocks the elbow strike.
Adamson struggles to land a body shot inside as Suu Kyi controls his hands.
Adamson misses with a punch to the body.
Suu Kyi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adamson backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adamson can't find room to land a body shot as Suu Kyi controls the action.
Adamson can't find room to land a body shot as Suu Kyi controls the action.
Suu Kyi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Adamson's defenses.
Suu Kyi misses with an elbow strike.
Adamson tries to throw a body punch but Suu Kyi avoids it by throwing Adamson back against the cage.
Adamson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adamson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suu Kyi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adamson avoids it.
Suu Kyi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Adamson is breathing heavily.
Adamson struggles to land a body shot inside as Suu Kyi controls his hands.
A short right from Suu Kyi.
Suu Kyi scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Suu Kyi.
Suu Kyi lands an elbow inside that Adamson shrugs off. #T3#
Suu Kyi is leaning against Adamson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Suu Kyi lands a body punch.
Adamson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Suu Kyi throws an elbow but misses.
Suu Kyi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adamson blocks it with crossed arms.
Adamson dodges an elbow strike from Suu Kyi.
Suu Kyi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Suu Kyi.
Adamson blocks an elbow strike.
Adamson tries to throw a body punch but Suu Kyi avoids it by throwing Adamson back against the cage.
Adamson blocks an elbow strike.
Adamson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees in the clinch landing for Suu Kyi.
Suu Kyi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adamson backwards.
Adamson tries to throw a body punch but Suu Kyi avoids it by throwing Adamson back against the cage.
Suu Kyi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adamson's face.
Adamson avoiding damage as Suu Kyi throws knees to the body.
Suu Kyi lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
Raphael Adamson's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adamson being controlled against the cage.#T4#
Adamson can't find room to land a body shot as Suu Kyi controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Suu Kyi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Adamson's brow.
Adamson misses with a punch to the body.
Adamson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Suu Kyi landing knees to the body.
Adamson can't find room to land a body shot as Suu Kyi controls the action.
Suu Kyi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Suu Kyi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Adamson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Suu Kyi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Adamson tries to throw a body punch but Suu Kyi avoids it by throwing Adamson back against the cage.
Suu Kyi is trying to maintain a safe position but Adamson gets an underhook and turns Suu Kyi into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Suu Kyi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Adamson's brow.
Suu Kyi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adamson's face.
Adamson is working Suu Kyi over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aung San Suu Kyi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raphael Adamson's cut.
That's time! Adamson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Adamson moves out of range of the body kick from Suu Kyi.
#TD#
Adamson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Suu Kyi is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adamson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Suu Kyi moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Suu Kyi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suu Kyi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Suu Kyi throws a strike but Adamson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Suu Kyi throwing strikes from guard but Adamson blocks nicely.
Adamson pulls Suu Kyi in to control the position.
Suu Kyi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Adamson pulls Suu Kyi in close to his closed guard and prevents Suu Kyi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Suu Kyi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Suu Kyi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Suu Kyi throws a big right hand that misses.
Suu Kyi looking to sit in guard and control but Adamson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Suu Kyi working for a triangle but Adamson defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suu Kyi is pulling down on Adamson's head. It's preventing any offense from Adamson, at least for the moment.#T3##SUB2#
Suu Kyi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Adamson uses it to pass to side control.
Suu Kyi tries to buck Adamson off but Adamson is having none of it.
Suu Kyi sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Suu Kyi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Suu Kyi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Suu Kyi looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Adamson pushes past his half guard into mount!
Suu Kyi tries to hold on but Adamson pushes him away.
Suu Kyi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adamson keeping moving, preventing Suu Kyi from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Raphael Adamson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raphael Adamson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Suu Kyi lands a nice shot that snaps Adamson's head back.
Suu Kyi throws a body shot but no joy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adamson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Suu Kyi. That's going to slow Adamson down.
Adamson tries for a takedown but Suu Kyi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Suu Kyi misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suu Kyi throws a body kick that misses.
Suu Kyi looks to land a left hand but Adamson moved out of range nicely.
Adamson walks into a jab.
Suu Kyi is looking to land body kicks.
Suu Kyi misses with a low kick.
#T1#
Adamson checks a leg kick nicely.
Suu Kyi throws a push kick but Adamson slaps the foot to one side.
Adamson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Suu Kyi.
Adamson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Suu Kyi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adamson scrambles back to his feet.
Suu Kyi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Despite the aggression on Suu Kyi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael Adamson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suu Kyi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Suu Kyi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Suu Kyi lands a leg kick that knocks Adamson off balance momentarily.
Adamson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Suu Kyi sprawls well. Suu Kyi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Adamson gets slowly back to his feet.
Suu Kyi stuffs the takedown attempt from Adamson. Adamson gets slowly back to his feet. #T2##CL2#
Suu Kyi closes the distance and clinches.
Adamson tries to throw a body punch but Suu Kyi avoids it by throwing Adamson back against the cage.
Adamson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adamson tries to throw a body punch but Suu Kyi avoids it by throwing Adamson back against the cage.
Suu Kyi avoiding damage.
Suu Kyi missing with knees to the body.
Adamson tries to throw a body punch but Suu Kyi avoids it by throwing Adamson back against the cage.
Adamson misses with a body punch.
Adamson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aung San Suu Kyi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Adamson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Suu Kyi's elbow. #TD2#
Suu Kyi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Adamson uses from the top position.
Suu Kyi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adamson postures up.
#SUB2#
Suu Kyi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Raphael Adamson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Suu Kyi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adamson wants to pass the guard but Suu Kyi is keeping the position.
Suu Kyi pulls Adamson in close to his closed guard and prevents Adamson from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Suu Kyi has his foot on Adamson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Adamson works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Adamson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Suu Kyi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Suu Kyi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Suu Kyi! #REVB#
Adamson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Suu Kyi's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Adamson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Suu Kyi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suu Kyi tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Adamson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aung San Suu Kyi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Suu Kyi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aung San Suu Kyi!
A victorious Aung San Suu Kyi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
LKO2 Unexpected
Date: Jun 19, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Gatt shoots in and bounces Massa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Massa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gatt throwing strikes but missing.
Massa is trying to keep Gatt in close.
Gatt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Massa keeping moving, preventing Gatt from controlling successfully.
Gatt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gatt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Massa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatt slips nicely into half guard.
Gatt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gatt trying to mount his opponent but Massa defends it. #T1#
Gatt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Gatt seems to be working for a kimura but Massa defends the submission attempt.
Massa is trying to control but can't.
Massa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Massa tries to get out of the position.
Gatt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Massa is defending against the submission attempts here by Gatt.
Gatt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Massa is looking to improve his position.
Massa trying to control but Gatt postures up.
#T2##SUB2#
Gatt looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gatt is trying to control. Massa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Massa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Massa trying to control but Gatt postures up.
#SUB2#
Gatt is trying to work for a kimura but Massa is defending well.
#SUB2#
Gatt is working for a kimura but Massa is defending it quite comfortably.
Massa tries to roll over but Gatt keeps him under control.#T3#
Massa trying to control here.
Massa is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gatt jumps into side control!
Gatt lands a few punches from side control.
Gatt throws a strike aimed at the side of Massa's head but Massa avoids it well.
Gatt scoring with punches from side control.
What's Massa going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Massa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gatt on the ground.#SUB2#
Gatt has an Americana. Massa didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gatt is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gatt hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jordan Gatt!
Jordan Gatt thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
gc99
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Staunton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danky.
No joy there for Staunton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steve Staunton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danky shoots in for a takedown but Staunton shows good takedown defense.
Danky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Staunton. #CL#
Staunton clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Danky.
Staunton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Danky has Staunton pressed against the cage.
Danky misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Staunton fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Staunton.
Staunton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staunton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Danky tries a body shot but Staunton blocks it.
Staunton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A body shot lands from Danky.
Danky tries to throw a body punch but Staunton avoids it by throwing Danky back against the cage. #T1#
Danky controlling the action here for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Danky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Danky.
Staunton throws a punch but it's blocked by Danky.
Danky tries to pull guard but Staunton won't allow it.
Danky tries for a takedown. No joy.
Steve Staunton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Danky.
Staunton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Danky misses with a punch to the body.
Staunton blocks an uppercut.
Danky lands a hook that snaps the head of Staunton backwards.
Staunton taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Danky has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Staunton after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Staunton.
Staunton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Staunton lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Staunton throws an elbow that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Staunton. #TD2#
Danky pulls Staunton into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Staunton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Danky controls Staunton momentarily but Staunton frees himself.
Staunton trying to control the position from guard on top but Danky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Staunton tries to free his leg and advance position but Danky is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Danky looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Staunton has picked Danky up and slammed him! Danky can't keep hold of the triangle and Staunton manages to pass to side control!
Staunton remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danky sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Danky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Staunton is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Danky is staying active underneath Staunton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Danky tries to get to full guard but Staunton has control of the leg.
Staunton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Danky is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Staunton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Staunton's back!
Staunton is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Staunton is really stuck here.
Danky scores with punches and elbows.
My spies in The Beast inform me that Danky has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Danky struggling to land strikes to the head as Staunton covers up. #SUB2#
Danky working for the choke.
Well, with Danky on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Staunton is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Staunton is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Danky is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Staunton knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Staunton for a finish. #SUB2#
Staunton fending off the submission attempt from Danky.
Staunton trying to get back to his feet but Danky is in full control for now.
Staunton covering up well under a series of strikes from Danky.
Danky is working the ground and pound. Can Staunton escape?#CUT2#
It looks like Steve Staunton has been cut.
Danky is working the ground and pound. Can Staunton escape?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Staunton is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dom Danky will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Staunton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A slow jab from Danky misses its intended target.
A combination from Staunton does no damage.
Danky will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Danky scores with a sloppy right hand. Staunton should have avoided that one.
Staunton avoids the body shot from Danky.
Staunton ducks right into an uppercut from Danky.
Danky looks to land a left hand but Staunton moved out of range nicely.
Staunton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Danky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Danky uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Staunton has time to react.
An inside leg kick lands from Danky.
Danky 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.
Staunton tries to clinch up but Danky circles away and keeps his distance.
Danky gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Staunton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Staunton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Danky.
A lazy left from Danky finds it's target.
Danky misses with a straight right.
Staunton misses with a hook to the body
and Danky counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Danky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Staunton circles away quickly and effectively.
Dom Danky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Staunton clinches with his opponent.
Staunton has a couple of punches blocked by Danky.
#BC2#
Danky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Danky.
Staunton throws a sloppy body shot
and Danky counters with a straight right hand.
Danky swats away the attempt to clinch by Staunton.
Danky throws a hook but Staunton blocks it.
Staunton lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC#
Danky is rocked!
Staunton rushes Danky and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Danky is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Staunton piles on the pressure and Danky crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Staunton!
During a confident post fight interview, Steve Staunton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
hc97
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Staunton scores with a nice body kick.
Trua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trua moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStaunton.
Staunton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Trua's hands.
Staunton tries to clinch but Trua moves out of range.
Steve Staunton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Staunton misses with a looping right.
Staunton throws a leg kick but Trua sees it coming and moves out of range.
Trua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trua seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Staunton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Staunton throws an off balance right hand
and Trua counters with a stiff right hand.
Trua scores with a hook.
Trua lands with a straight right. Staunton didn't see that one coming.
Staunton misses with a hook
and Trua counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Staunton throws a right hand that misses
and Trua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Staunton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Trua is looking to counter punch.
Staunton wants to clinch
and Trua counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Staunton closes the distance but Trua moves to the side
letting Trua counter with a right hand.
Staunton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick by Staunton misses
and Trua counters with a three punch combo that has Staunton backing up. Staunton nods at Trua to acknowledge the strikes.
Staunton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trua appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Trua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Staunton throws out a counter right but Trua avoids it with no problem.
Staunton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trua paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Trua is looking to counter the offense by Staunton and move into the clinch.
Staunton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Staunton is looking to clinch.
Trua seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Trua walks into a stiff left hand from Staunton.
Staunton throws a lazy uppercut
and Trua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Staunton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Trua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trua slips a jab from Staunton.
Staunton misses with a head kick.
Trua wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Trua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Staunton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Staunton throws a nice looking combination but Trua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Staunton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Staunton thows a leg kick but Trua checks it
enabling Trua to counter with a crisp jab.
Trua is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Staunton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trua walks into a left hand.
Staunton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Trua lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Staunton throws a sloppy head kick
and Trua counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Trua misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Staunton misses the target.
Trua throwing a counter right hand but Staunton manages to avoid it.
Trua gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#ROC2#
Trua is rocked!
Trua gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Steve Staunton!
Steve Staunton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Kalevi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lynch, pushing him back against the cage.
Lynch working hard to break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Kalevi.
#CUT2#
It looks like Desmond Lynch has been cut.
Kalevi lands an elbow inside that Lynch shrugs off.
Kalevi stalling in the clinch but Lynch improves position.
Lynch stalling.
Kalevi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lynch is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kalevi to keep the fight standing.
Kalevi is trying to maintain a safe position but Lynch gets an underhook and turns Kalevi into the cage.
Lynch wants a takedown but no success here.
Kalevi looking to slow down the pace here.
Kalevi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalevi is trying to maintain a safe position but Lynch gets an underhook and turns Kalevi into the cage.
Kalevi is trying to stall.
Kalevi lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Kalevi is trying to maintain a safe position but Lynch gets an underhook and turns Kalevi into the cage.
Lynch has Kalevi pushed against the cage.
Lynch takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lynch fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Lynch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalevi landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#
Desmond Lynch's cut is getting worse.
Lynch is breathing heavily.
Lynch takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC2#
Lynch is rocked!
Kalevi unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Lynch! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kalevi is unloading with more strikes now! Lynch drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorma Kalevi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Kalevi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jorma Kalevi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalevi connects with a single shot there.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kalevi doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
Kalevi tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Hunt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hunt leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kalevi landing knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalevi trying to stall but Hunt improves his position.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt taking a breather.
Hunt tries to land knees in the clinch but Kalevi avoids the damage to the body.
Hunt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hunt as Kalevi tries to tie him up.
Hunt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kalevi just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Hunt trying to land knees to the body.
Kalevi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hunt's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Titus Hunt has been cut.
Kalevi stalling in the clinch but Hunt improves position.
Kalevi wants to stall.
Kalevi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Kalevi lands a knee to the head.
#ROC2#
Hunt is rocked!#CUT2#
Titus Hunt's cut is getting worse.
Kalevi has Hunt pressed against the cage. He pushes Hunt back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Kalevi throws a beautiful elbow that sends Hunt crashing to the floor! Kalevi piles on the pressure with more strikes! Hunt is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorma Kalevi!
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