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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
DMMA 375
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Bilesdon throws a sloppy head kick
letting Smif counter with a right hand.
Smif displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bilesdon throws out the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bilesdon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like Will Smif has been cut.
Bilesdon misses with a leg kick
and Smif counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bilesdon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smif. That did some damage!
Bilesdon is looking to land body kicks.
Smif is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilesdon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Omnicron Bilesdon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smif takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T1#
Bilesdon swings widly with a right hand
and Smif counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bilesdon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smif counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Will Smif!
A very excited looking Will Smif 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:
CFC MM Birthday Bash
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Radu Dracul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 34 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Halli closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Halli goes for a takedown attempt but Dracul pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dracul throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Halli's waist but Halli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dracul off to one side.
Halli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dracul defends it well.#TD2#
Halli changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dracul looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dracul (0) vs (4) Halli
Halli controls the position from side control.
Dracul is looking for a sweep.
Dracul is working hard here to advance position.
Halli just content to control the position.
Dracul is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli taking a breather here. #T1#
Dracul tries to buck Halli off but Halli is having none of it.
Halli is looking to take a break and control but Dracul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Dracul can't do much from the bottom here.
Dracul is trying to get back to half guard.
Dracul wants to control but Halli postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dracul is trying to get back to half guard.
Dracul can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Halli is staying tight to Dracul's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Let's hope that Halli has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dracul is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dracul wants to control but Halli postures up.
Dracul stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Dracul can't do much from the bottom here.
Dracul is looking for a sweep.
Halli slows the pace down.
Dracul is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5#
Halli controls the position.
It looks like Halli might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
You can see the frustration on Dracul's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dracul is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T6#
Halli working away.
Dracul is trying to get back to half guard.
Halli takes a little break here. Dracul wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dracul manages to work his way to half guard, despite Halli's best efforts.
Dracul is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Dracul trying to control but Halli postures up.
Dracul is trying to get back to full guard.
Dracul wants to control but Halli is keeping busy.
Dracul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halli is thwarting Dracul's attempts to control the position.#T8#
Halli not doing much here.
Dracul wants to control but Halli passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dracul (0) vs (7) Halli
Dracul tries to improve position but can't.
Dracul seems a little lost for a moment, as Halli dominates the positioning.#T9#
Dracul is looking for a sweep.
Halli is looking to take a break and control but Dracul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Dracul's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dracul is looking to regain half guard here but Halli keeps moving and retains side control. #T10#
Dracul wants to control but Halli postures up.
You can see the frustration on Dracul's face as Halli controls the position.
Dracul is looking for a sweep.
Dracul gets back to half guard.
Dracul is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dracul makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dracul.
Halli looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T11#
Halli tries to free his leg and advance position but Dracul is retaining full guard.
Dracul working a defensive guard but Halli passes into half guard.
Dracul wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
#SUB#
Dracul actively working from the bottom here.
Dracul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dracul is breathing heavily.
Halli is looking to advance position but Dracul won't allow it. #T12#
Dracul has his hands clasped together around Halli's back. He's all about the action.
Halli performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dracul wants to control but Halli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Halli prevents Dracul from improving his position.
Halli is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T13#
Dracul trying to hold on to Halli's head to control him but Halli postures up.
Dracul is controlling Halli's trapped leg to prevent Halli from advancing to side control.
Halli prevents Dracul from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Halli prevents Dracul from improving his position.
Dracul trying to hold on to Halli's head to control him but Halli postures up.
#T14#
Well, if Halli is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dracul trying to control from the bottom.
Dracul is trying to get back to full guard.
Dracul regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dracul wants to sweep here but Halli controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dracul is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dracul (2) vs (7) Halli
Dracul tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli wins on points by 7 to 2.
In his post fight interview, Reijo Halli started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SMASH: Noeigati vs Hun
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Thibodeaux works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Matija Maestro has been cut.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
Thibodeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux moves away from the strike by Maestro.
Maestro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Maestro.
Maestro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maestro lands a jab to the head.
Maestro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maestro slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
Maestro throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Maestro moves out of range.
Maestro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maestro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux.
Nice shot by Thibodeaux.
A big left from Thibodeaux misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux tries to work over Maestro's front leg with a kick but Maestro checks it.
Both fighters circling a little - Thibodeaux finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maestro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Maestro's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux throws out a loose jab but Maestro uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Maestro loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
Maestro checks a leg kick.
Thibodeaux looks for the body kick but Maestro saw that one coming.
Thibodeaux lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Maestro is just out of range.
A cross from Maestro lands.
Thibodeaux digs a good hook to Maestro's body.
Maestro digs a good body shot into Thibodeaux's ribs.
Thibodeaux misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Maestro counters with a takedown into side control.
Thibodeaux throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maestro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thibodeaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Maestro.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maestro throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Maestro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maestro.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maestro.
Maestro lands with a shot to the body.
Maestro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Maestro's shoulder, as Maestro tries to avoid the shot.
Thibodeaux takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maestro throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Maestro missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thibodeaux's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maestro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thibodeaux scrambles back to his feet.
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maestro slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
Maestro lands a nice looking body shot.
Maestro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
Maestro cracks Thibodeaux with a good jab.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maestro takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Maestro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux throws out a loose jab but Maestro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maestro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thibodeaux but Thibodeaux pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pacome Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Thibodeaux.#T3#
Maestro swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a body kick.
Maestro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maestro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Maestro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maestro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thibodeaux rather than just go for the knockout.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maestro loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
Maestro takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maestro misses the jab.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maestro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maestro throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maestro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thibodeaux counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maestro misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick from Thibodeaux, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thibodeaux cracks Maestro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Maestro moves out of range.
#T4#
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maestro was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maestro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux lands an overhand right.
Thibodeaux misses with a series of wild punches.
Thibodeaux lands with a nice body punch.
Thibodeaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maestro.
Thibodeaux connects with a body shot.
Maestro takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Maestro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thibodeaux is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Maestro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maestro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thibodeaux but Thibodeaux pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Maestro blocks it.
Maestro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Maestro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pacome Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matija Maestro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Maestro lands with a good body shot.
Maestro throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux misses with a few strikes there.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maestro moves away.
Thibodeaux feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maestros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thibodeaux looks to land a combination but Maestro avoids it well.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maestro shoots in for a takedown but Thibodeaux shows good takedown defense.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maestro tries to move into range but Thibodeaux moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pacome Thibodeaux is winning the standup battle so far.
Maestro digs a good body shot into Thibodeaux's ribs.
Maestro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT#That has opened up Matija Maestro's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maestro misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a big counter combination but Maestro scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thibodeaux blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thibodeaux swings widly with a right hand
and Maestro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maestro can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux throws a looping overhand right but Maestro ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Thibodeaux scores with a hook.
Thibodeaux lands with an uppercut that bounces Maestro off the cage and back into range.#ROC#Maestro is rocked!
Good standup being displayed there by Thibodeaux as he connects with a hook.
Maestro is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Maestro works Thibodeaux's body with a nice hook.
Maestro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maestro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Maestro to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Maestro looks to clinch but Thibodeaux throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Maestro taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pacome Thibodeaux! |
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Event:
STRIKE! 46
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but Durand Jr moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Durand Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thibodeaux, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Durand Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durand Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jacques Durand Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jab by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Durand Jr ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Durand Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand Jr lunges at Thibodeaux with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thibodeaux's hand.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Durand Jr avoids the punch easily.
Nice body kick from Durand Jr.#T1#
Durand Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Thibodeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durand Jr.
A countering left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the body kick from Durand Jr.
A countering left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durand Jr. Durand Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Durand Jr throws a leg kick which misses Thibodeaux's front leg but catches the back leg as Thibodeaux tries to avoid it.
Durand Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Durand Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thibodeaux let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Durand Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thibodeaux has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Durand Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Durand Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice cross by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thibodeaux has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Durand Jr lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thibodeaux takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Durand Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Durand Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thibodeaux stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thibodeaux takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Durand Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Darius Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durand Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Durand Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thibodeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thibodeaux! But no joy.
Thibodeaux stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thibodeaux! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Durand Jr counter with a right hand.
Durand Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thibodeaux takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
Thibodeaux steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Durand Jr. That one must have hurt.
Durand Jr looks to land a body kick but Thibodeaux moved away.
Durand Jr with a nice cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Durand Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durand Jr. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Durand Jr tries to clinch up
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Jacques Durand Jr has been cut.#T2#
Durand Jr connects with a jab.
Durand Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thibodeaux backs up against the cage.
Durand Jr tries to clinch up
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durand Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left and a right from Durand Jr both land. Nice combination.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Durand Jr is just out of range.
Durand Jr with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Durand Jr cracks Thibodeaux with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thibodeaux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Durand Jr.
Thibodeaux throws out a counter right but Durand Jr avoids it with no problem.
Durand Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Durand Jr clinches with his opponent.
Durand Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Durand Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thibodeaux.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Thibodeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Durand Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Durand Jr.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
Thibodeaux digs a right hand into Durand Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Durand Jr's gas tank. #T1#
Thibodeaux is trying to break free.
Durand Jr taking a breather. #BC#
Durand Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durand Jr lands the left hand.
Thibodeaux has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A decent looking cross lands there for Durand Jr.
Durand Jr misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durand Jr throws a series of punches but Thibodeaux avoids them all with ease.
Thibodeaux throws out a counter right but Durand Jr avoids it with no problem.
Durand Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
Durand Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Durand Jr wants to clinch.#T2#
Durand Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thibodeaux takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Durand Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Durand Jr.
Thibodeaux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Durand Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thibodeaux throws out a counter right but Durand Jr avoids it with no problem.
Durand Jr scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Durand Jr lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand Jr clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Durand Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Durand Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Durand Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Durand Jr missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durand Jr wants to clinch.
Thibodeaux now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Durand Jr gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand Jr lands an elbow inside. #T1#
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.
Durand Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thibodeaux is defending well for now.#BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durand Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
A nice side step and Thibodeaux releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Durand Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Durand Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice body shot.
Thibodeaux closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheers as Durand Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thibodeaux doesn't seem phased though.
Jacques Durand Jr is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Durand Jr moves into the clinch.
A short right from Durand Jr.
Thibodeaux looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thibodeaux blocks the elbow strike.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux presses Durand Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Durand Jr trying to land knees to the body.
#KD2#
Thibodeaux drops Durand Jr with a big knee! Will Durand Jr beat the count? Yep, he's up already and we're only at 3... let's see if he's just faking it or if he's actually OK.
Durand Jr tries to get into range but Thibodeaux steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Durand Jr! 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! Thibodeaux scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darius Thibodeaux!
Darius Thibodeaux is the new light heavyweight champion!
Darius Thibodeaux thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC MM CG 4
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 34 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Klaas Jan Tijhoff!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tijhoff goes for a double leg but Halli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Halli continues to drive forward.
Tijhoff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Halli as he avoids it easily.
Klaas Jan Tijhoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Halli gets a clinch. #TD#
Halli lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (0) Tijhoff
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tijhoff wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
Halli takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Halli is looking to advance position but Tijhoff won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tijhoff wants to get back to full guard.
Halli trying to control the pace. #T1#
Tijhoff is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Halli in particular looking to stall.
Tijhoff keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2#
Tijhoff wants to control but Halli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tijhoff wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
Tijhoff gets back to full guard.
#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tijhoff holds on and takes a little breather.
Tijhoff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halli manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (2) Tijhoff
Tijhoff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tijhoff slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tijhoff tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard. #T4#
Tijhoff looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tijhoff wants to pass the guard but Halli is keeping the position.
Tijhoff looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Halli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halli is pulling down on Tijhoff's head to control his posture.
Tijhoff trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Tijhoff tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard. #T6#
Halli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tijhoff controls the pace.
Halli pulls Tijhoff in to control the position.
Tijhoff slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Tijhoff from controlling successfully. #T7#
Tijhoff controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tijhoff works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T8#
Halli trying to control from the bottom.
Tijhoff stalling.
Tijhoff trying to pass the guard but Halli defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Halli manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T9#
Tijhoff controlling from the top position.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Tijhoff from controlling successfully.
Tijhoff sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Halli's guard.
Tijhoff is taking a breather. Halli says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Halli is looking to control Tijhoff's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Halli avoid being mounted?#T10#
Still in half guard, Tijhoff seems content to control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Halli is pressing down on Tijhoff's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tijhoff wants to pass the guard but Halli is keeping the position.
Halli has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T11#
Tijhoff controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tijhoff forces his way into half guard.
Halli is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Still in half guard, Tijhoff seems content to control.
Tijhoff is keen to just control but Halli is a slippery customer.#T13#
Halli is looking to improve his position.
Tijhoff is looking to advance position but Halli won't allow it.
Tijhoff is controlling the pace.
#T14#
Tijhoff wants to control but Halli is keeping him busy.
Tijhoff performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Halli is heads and Tijhoff is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Halli takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Reijo Halli 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:
DMMA 368
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Debonaire with a nice calf kick.
Holton Jr staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holton Jr! But no joy.
Debonaire gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Holton Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Holton Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Debonaire.
Debonaire lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Debonaire dips to his left and cracks Holton Jr with an uppercut!
Legend Debonaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holton Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Holton Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Debonaire.
Debonaire's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Holton Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Debonaire scrambles back to his feet.
Holton Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Debonaire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Debonaire throws a body punch but Holton Jr moves out of range.
Holton Jr lands with a cross.
Debonaire definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Debonaire thumps Holton Jr with a low kick.
Debonaire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holton Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Debonaire.
Debonaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holton Jr counters with a body kick.
Debonaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holton Jr.
Debonaire misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Debonaire. Holton Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holton Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Debonaire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Holton Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've been informed that Holton Jr 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.
Holton Jr ducks under a wild hook from Debonaire.
Debonaire jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Holton Jr misses with a body kick.
Debonaire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Debonaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Holton Jr is just out of range.
Holton Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Debonaire looks to land a left hand but Holton Jr moved out of range nicely.
Debonaire throws a leg kick which misses Holton Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Holton Jr tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Debonaire blocks a jab.
A shot to the body from Debonaire misses
and Holton Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Debonaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holton Jr.
Debonaire thuds a left hand into Holton Jr's body.
Debonaire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Holton Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Debonaire.
Debonaire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T3#
Holton Jr with a jab.
Debonaire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Holton Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Holton Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Debonaire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holton Jr.
Holton Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Debonaire misses.
Holton Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Debonaire throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Debonaire staying out of range there.
Debonaire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Holton Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holton Jr misses with an uppercut.
Holton Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Debonaire had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Holton Jr lunges at Debonaire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Debonaire's hand.
Debonaire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Holton Jr at a distance.
Debonaire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Holton Jr misses with an uppercut. Debonaire saw that one coming.
Debonaire misses the shot to the body.
Debonaire connects with an inside leg kick.
Debonaire looks to land a body kick but Holton Jr moved away.
Holton Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Debonaire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A left lands for Debonaire.
Holton Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Debonaire.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Legend Debonaire 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#
Holton Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holton Jr staying out of range there.
Holton Jr misses the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Debonaire.
Debonaire tests Holton Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Debonaire throws a body kick that misses
and Holton Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Holton Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Debonaire throws a shot from downtown. Holton Jr moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Holton Jr.
Debonaire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holton Jr.
Debonaire throws a push kick but Holton Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Debonaire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Debonaire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holton Jr.
Debonaire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Holton Jr checks it well.
A good leg kick by Debonaire.
A punch combination from Holton Jr misses.
Debonaire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Debonaire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holton Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Debonaire lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Debonaire.#CUT#It looks like DeShaun Holton Jr has been cut.
Debonaire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holton Jr can do to turn this around?
Debonaire staying out of range there.
Donk. Debonaire catches Holton Jr right on the button with a cross.
Debonaire tries a head kick but it misses.
Debonaire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Debonaire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Debonaire moves out of range as Holton Jr strikes.
Debonaire misses with a body shot
and Debonaire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Debonaire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Debonaire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Holton Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Holton Jr lands a jab to the head.
Holton Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Debonaire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Holton Jr throws a jab when Debonaire was well out of range.
Debonaire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Legend Debonaire is winning the standup battle so far.
Debonaire staying out of range there.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Debonaire misses the target.
Debonaire misses with the body kick
and Holton Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Debonaire keeps Holton Jr at a distance using the push kick.
Holton Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Debonaire tests Holton Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Debonaire. That snapped Holton Jr's head back.
Debonaire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holton Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Debonaire lands with a kick to the temple. Holton Jr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Debonaire jabs Holton Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Donk. Debonaire catches Holton Jr right on the button with a cross.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from Holton Jr misses.
Debonaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holton Jr lands with a nice body kick.
Debonaire misses the shot to the body.
Debonaire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holton Jr counters with a body kick.
Debonaire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Holton Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Debonaire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holton Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holton Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Debonaire backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Holton Jr.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holton Jr tries to work over Debonaire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Legend Debonaire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on DeShaun Holton Jr'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Holton Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Debonaire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeShaun Holton Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Debonaire throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Holton Jr.
Debonaire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Debonaire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Debonaire on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Holton Jr throws a hook but Debonaire avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Holton Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Debonaire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Holton Jr. That's going to slow Debonaire down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Debonaire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Holton Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Debonaire.
Debonaire plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Debonaire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Holton Jr. That did some damage!#T1#
Holton Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Holton Jr blocks a jab.
Holton Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Debonaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holton Jr.
Holton Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Debonaire 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 Holton Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Holton Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Holton Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Debonaire throws a predictable looking body shot
and Debonaire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Debonaire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holton Jr.
Debonaire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Debonaire.
Debonaire misses with a body kick.
Debonaire throws a head kick that misses.
Debonaire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Holton Jr.#T2#
Debonaire lands with an overhand left.
Debonaire throws a body shot but no joy.
Holton Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Debonaire.
Holton Jr catches Debonaire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Debonaire fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Holton Jr on the side of the head.
Debonaire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Debonaire misses with a low kick.
Holton Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Holton Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Holton Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Debonaire counters with a stiff right hand.
Debonaire cracks Holton Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Debonaire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Debonaire tries a head kick but it misses.
Holton Jr throws the left hand but Debonaire avoids the punch easily.
Debonaire connects with a high kick.
Debonaire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Holton Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Debonaire.
Debonaire swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Holton Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good exchange - Debonaire coming out on top.
Holton Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Debonaire doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Debonaire misses with a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Holton Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Holton Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Debonaire misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Debonaire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holton Jr! But no joy.
Holton Jr throws a hook but Debonaire avoids it easily.
Holton Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Debonaire counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holton Jr looks to throw the jab but Debonaire is out of range.
Debonaire throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Holton Jr misses the jab.
Holton Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Debonaire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Debonaire misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and Holton Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Holton Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Debonaire.
And that's the end of the fight!
Legend Debonaire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Debonaire, 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Legend Debonaire!
A relieved looking Legend Debonaire 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:
DMMA 368
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a leg kick.
Panda lands with a straight right. Thibodeaux Jr. didn't see that one coming.
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks under a wild hook from Panda.
Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Panda scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thibodeaux Jr. doesn't seem bothered though.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses the shot to the body.
Panda misses with a wild combination.
Panda lands a jab.
Panda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a head kick.
Panda tries to clinch but Thibodeaux Jr. is having none of it.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Panda tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux Jr.. Panda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panda closes the distance and clinches up with Thibodeaux Jr., looking for a takedown. Panda pushes Thibodeaux Jr. against the cage but Thibodeaux Jr. circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thibodeaux Jr. feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Panda throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux Jr. ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Panda misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Panda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a wild body shot.
Panda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thibodeaux Jr. defends it well.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panda was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. thuds a left hand into Panda's body.
Thibodeaux Jr. showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Panda.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panda.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a body shot.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Thibodeaux Jr. - just one landing.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a single shot there.
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panda moves away.
Panda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of D.D Panda.
Thibodeaux Jr. cracks Panda with a good jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a jab to the nose.
Thibodeaux Jr. lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thibodeaux Jr. is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
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!
Thibodeaux Jr. dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Thibodeaux Jr. misses the jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands the left hand.#CL2#
Panda has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Panda manages to pull guard.
Thibodeaux Jr. controls from within his opponent's guard.
Panda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Panda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thibodeaux Jr. can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Panda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thibodeaux Jr. is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB2#
Panda is looking for a triangle but Thibodeaux Jr. pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Panda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thibodeaux Jr. can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Panda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thibodeaux Jr. gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Panda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thibodeaux Jr. defends it easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a nice right hand.
Thibodeaux Jr. swings for the body but Panda moves out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panda.
Thibodeaux Jr. keeps the fight on the outside.
Thibodeaux Jr. tests Panda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Panda darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Thibodeaux Jr. as Panda shoots in.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panda can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a head kick!
#CUT#It looks like D.D Panda has been cut.
Thibodeaux Jr. is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a jab but it's blocked by Panda.
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux Jr. tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Thibodeaux Jr. getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thibodeaux Jr. is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Panda walks into a left hand.
Thibodeaux Jr. defending well as Panda loads up on a big left hand.
Panda walks into a straight right hand from Thibodeaux Jr..
A telegraphed right hand from Thibodeaux Jr. misses the target.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a good cross that connects.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Panda counters with a single leg into guard. Thibodeaux Jr. didn't expect that.
Thibodeaux Jr. on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thibodeaux Jr. tries to get out of the position.
Panda advances position into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panda trying to control the action but Thibodeaux Jr. is working from the bottom.
Panda wants to control for a moment but Thibodeaux Jr. uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Panda with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Panda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thibodeaux Jr. does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Panda stalling.
Panda uses his free foot to push down on Thibodeaux Jr.'s thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thibodeaux Jr..
Panda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to escape. #T3#
Thibodeaux Jr. is controlling an arm, preventing Panda from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Thibodeaux Jr. knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Panda on the ground.
Panda content just to control the position here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Panda seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Thibodeaux Jr. is holding on tight.
Panda wants to control the pace but Thibodeaux Jr. is squirming around nicely.
Thibodeaux Jr.'s corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Panda prevents Thibodeaux Jr. from getting the reversal.
Panda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to escape.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on D.D Panda's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Panda tries for a takedown but Thibodeaux Jr. sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
D.D Panda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Panda throws a body punch but Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks to land a right hand but Panda moved out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thibodeaux Jr. paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Panda at a distance.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thibodeaux Jr. swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thibodeaux Jr..
Panda throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux Jr.'s shoulder, as Thibodeaux Jr. tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda takes a swing at Thibodeaux Jr.'s ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux Jr. moves away.
Panda lands with a straight right. Thibodeaux Jr. didn't see that one coming.
Panda misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux Jr. 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!
Thibodeaux Jr. stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Panda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks to score with a jab to the body but Panda is just out of range.
Panda walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Panda scores with a decent looking hook.
Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a head shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. avoids the body shot from Panda.
Panda throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Panda thinking.
Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Panda misses the shot to the body.
Panda needs to keep his hands up - Thibodeaux Jr. had a free shot at his head there.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panda.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Panda has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Panda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a thumping low kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a glancing blow to the side of Panda's head.#T2#
Thibodeaux Jr. turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a thumping leg kick.
Panda shoots in for a double leg but Thibodeaux Jr. sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of D.D Panda.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Panda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Panda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2#
Panda moves into the clinch successfully.
Panda dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Thibodeaux Jr. pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux Jr. wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Panda just misses with a punch to the body.
Panda looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux Jr. is just out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. sizes up Panda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Panda throws a sloppy body shot
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a left to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a jab.
Panda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thibodeaux Jr. swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Panda looks to clinch
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Panda is defended easily by Thibodeaux Jr..
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick lands for Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panda.
Thibodeaux Jr. bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Panda's head backwards.
Thibodeaux Jr. buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Panda throws out a powerful jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. cracks a nice hook into Panda's ribs.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands the left hand.#TD2#
Panda fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thibodeaux Jr. to the ground. Panda is now in Thibodeaux Jr.'s guard.
Thibodeaux Jr. has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Panda has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Panda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Panda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panda throws a head punch that misses.
Panda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panda tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids it by throwing Panda back against the cage.
A short left from Thibodeaux Jr..
Panda misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thibodeaux Jr., 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 43
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Mjölnir looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range nicely.
Thibodeaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No joy there for Mjölnir, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thibodeaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mjölnir throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mjölnir misses with a low kick as Thibodeaux jumps back.
Mjölnir lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mjölnir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#KD2#
Thibodeaux drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Mjölnir onto his butt! Mjölnir pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.#ROC2#Mjölnir is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mjölnir dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thibodeaux. That did some damage!
Oh Mjölnir is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mjölnir misses with a low kick.
Mjölnir connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thibodeaux momentarily.
Mjölnir throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mjölnir seems to have got his legs back now.
A swing and a miss from Mjölnir.
A nice side step and Thibodeaux releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thibodeaux weaves into range and cracks Mjölnir right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Mjölnir goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Thibodeaux is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darius Thibodeaux!
A victorious Darius Thibodeaux thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC MM CG 2
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 22 losses; Mean Gean! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 33 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Halli rushes Gean and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Gean turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gean (4) vs (0) Halli
Gean has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gean content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gean trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gean looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli can't do much from the bottom here.
Halli manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gean's best efforts.#T1#
Gean is pressing down on Halli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halli is holding on for now.
Gean is looking to take a break and control but Halli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halli 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.
Gean is pressing down on Halli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halli is holding on for now.
Gean is trying to control the action in half guard but Halli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Halli is controlling Gean's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Halli is not content to let Gean control the position.#T2#
Gean is pressing down on Halli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halli is holding on for now.
Gean is working hard here to advance position.
Halli trying to control here.
#SUB#
Gean is looking for a kimura but Halli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gean to get the leverage. #T3#
Gean wants to free his trapped foot but Halli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gean is looking to stall here but Halli recovers full guard.
Gean trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gean passes into half guard.
Gean is just content to waste time from the top position. Halli takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T4#
Gean is looking to advance position but Halli has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gean (4) vs (4) Halli
Gean tries to improve his position but instead Halli has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gean (4) vs (7) Halli
Gean holding both Halli 's hands and preventing any damage.
Gean trying to control but not successfully.
Gean tries to break free.
#T5#
Gean trying to control but not successfully.
I would not like to be Gean right now.
Gean can't escape the position.
Gean is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Halli gets his hands free as Gean looks to control.
Halli controlling from the back.
Halli is trying to stick to Gean's back but Gean is turning into Halli. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Halli's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gean. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gean (6) vs (7) Halli#T6#
Gean controls from within his opponent's guard.
Halli looking to control but Gean passes into half guard.
Gean wants to pass to mount but Halli is defending the position.
Gean content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T7#
Gean works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gean (9) vs (7) Halli
Halli tries to improve position but can't.
Gean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halli keeps working. #T8#
Halli stops Gean from passing to mount.
Gean passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Halli! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gean (11) vs (7) Halli
Halli stops Gean from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Halli wants to control but Gean is having none of it.
Gean is trying to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli is working to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Gean sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Gean jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Halli manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Halli tries to buck Gean off but Gean is having none of it.#T10##SUB#
Gean thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gean takes a little break here. Halli wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Gean tries for a kimura but Halli is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gean wants to control but Halli is keeping him busy. #T11##SUB#
Gean tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gean has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gean wants to control but Halli is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Gean is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Halli knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Halli is looking to reverse the position.#T12##SUB#
Gean thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Halli tries to bench press Gean off him but Gean keeps the position.
Halli is being controlled here.
Halli struggling a bit here.
Halli tries to buck Gean off but Gean is having none of it.#T13#
Gean tries to advance position but instead Halli slips a leg back in to half guard. #SUB#
Gean is looking for a kimura here.
Halli wants to control but Gean is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gean is stalling here. Halli is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gean seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Halli has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gean (11) vs (11) Halli
Gean gets back to half guard.#T14#
Gean slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Gean working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Halli has passed into half guard!
Gean tries to get to full guard but Halli has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli slows the pace down in half guard.
Gean wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Gean gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Gean takes the fight on points by 12 to 11.
An out of breath Mean Gean thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
DMMA 367 Okoro v Johnson
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Smif takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Van Thüringen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smif under the eye.
Van Thüringen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Van Thüringen throws a shot from downtown. Smif moves away and avoids it.
Van Thüringen's corner calls for a 1-2. Van Thüringen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Van Thüringen scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Thüringen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Van Thüringen looks to throw the jab but Smif is out of range.
Smif is looking to counter punch.
Van Thüringen misses with a looping left.
It looked like Smif wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good exchange - Van Thüringen coming out on top.
Van Thüringen scores with the left hand. Smif knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smif slips under a jab from Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen throws an overhand right that lands on Smif's shoulder, as Smif tries to avoid the shot.
Van Thüringen misses with a right hand
and Smif connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Balthasar Van Thüringen has been cut.
Van Thüringen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smif had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Van Thüringen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smif's head backwards.
Van Thüringen with a hook.#T1#
Van Thüringen connects with the punch.
Smif moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Thüringen misses with a lunging right hand
and Smif counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Thüringen thinking.
Van Thüringen throws an overhand right that lands on Smif's shoulder, as Smif tries to avoid the shot.
Van Thüringen throws a right hand that misses
and Smif connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Smif's head coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice defenses there by Smif.
Smif appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Van Thüringen 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.
Van Thüringen misses with a hook
#KD#
and Smif counters with a crisp right hand that drops Van Thüringen! Smif lets Van Thüringen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Van Thüringen is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Thüringen swings widly with a right hand
and Smif counters with a right hand from hell and Van Thüringen is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Will Smif!
After winning the bout, Will Smif 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:
C357: Duran vs Slaissi
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Demenok motions for Chai to come forward. Demenok throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And Chai counters with a quick kick to the body but Demenok blocks it.
Chai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Demenok's hands.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demenok was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Demenok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Chai misses.
Demenok replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Chai blocks it well.
Chai moves out of range of the leg kick from Demenok.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
Demenok throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
Demenok takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chai scores with a head kick.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
Demenok has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Chai throws a hook but Demenok avoids it easily.
Demenok fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chai on the side of the head.
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Demenok is just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Demenok misses.
Chai moves away from the strike by Demenok.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai defending well as Demenok loads up on a big left hand.
Chai scores with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Demenok.
Demenok digs a good hook to Chai's body.
#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai slips under a jab.
Demenok bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chai lands with a nice body punch.
Rukter Demenok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demenok paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Demenok throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot by Chai.
Demenok misses with the combination.
Demenok scores with a hook to the body. Chai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Demenok connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Demenok! But no joy.
A nice leg kick from Chai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai connects with a high kick.
Chai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Demenok staying out of range there.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Demenok takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Demenok.
Demenok takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Demenok wants to slow Chai down by chopping away at his legs.
Demenok misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Demenok.
Demenok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai.
Demenok misses with a left hand
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
Chai throws a hook but Demenok avoids it easily.
Demenok lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Demenok misses with a body kick.
Chai slips under a jab from Demenok.
Demenok blocks a head kick by Chai.
Chai steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Demenok. That one must have hurt.
Demenok throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Demenok throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Demenok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chai takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Demenok lands a body shot.
Demenok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Demenok.
Demenok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
Demenok just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromChai.
A swing and a miss from Chai.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Demenok! But no joy.
Demenok just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Demenok throws a low kick, looking for Chai's leg but Chai calmly moves out of range.
Demenok scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chai takes one to the side of the head.
Chai misses with an uppercut.
Chai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Demenok blocks a head kick by Chai.
Demenok throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Demenok's hands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Demenok.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demenok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Demenok misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Chai misses with a hook.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Demenok is predictable there
and Demenok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chai throws a head kick but Demenok moves out of range.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai avoids the body shot from Demenok.
Demenok slips under a jab from Chai.
Demenok throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
Demenok throws a wild body kick that Chai sees coming a mile off.
Chai misses with a head kick.
Demenok misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demenok throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Demenok wants to land a leg kick but Chai is out of range.
Demenok throws out a loose jab but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Demenok misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeong Hoon Chai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Demenok lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick from Chai lands but Demenok takes it in his stride.
Chai connects with a solid leg kick.
Demenok slips under a jab from Chai.
Chai with the inside leg kick.
Chai throws a jab when Demenok was well out of range.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demenok was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demenok takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good exchange - Chai coming out on top.
Chai misses with a few strikes there.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Demenok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Demenok throws a sloppy head kick
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Demenok just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jeong Hoon Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demenok doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Demenok lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chai's sensitive parts.
Chai lands a right hook to the body.
Demenok looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chai.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Demenok looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A big right from Demenok misses.
Chai seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Demenok scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Demenok takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Demenok punishes Chai's body with a nice straight punch.
Chai moves forwards but Demenok connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chai misses with an uppercut
and Demenok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
Chai misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demenok throws a body kick that misses.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Demenok moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demenok.
Chai 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.
Chai checks a low kick from Demenok.
And Chai counters with a quick kick to the body but Demenok blocks it.
A head kick misses from Chai. #T2#
Demenok is looking to chop away at Chai's legs.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demenok throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Demenok throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Demenok swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Chai throws a combination that misses
and Demenok makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Demenok misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Chai misses the jab.
Demenok's corner calls for a 1-2. Demenok obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Demenok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai misses with a double jab
and Demenok counters with a nice leg kick.
Demenok lands with a straight right. Chai didn't see that one coming.
Demenok throws a leg kick but Chai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Demenok throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Demenok cracks a nice hook into Chai's ribs.
Demenok misses with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Chai blocks the leg kick.
#T3#
Demenok lands with a good body shot.
Demenok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick lands for Chai.
Demenok misses with a hook.
Demenok throws a push kick but Chai slaps the foot to one side.
Chai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Demenok tries to score with a low kick but Chai moves his leg out of the way.
Demenok tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chai throws a leg kick but Demenok sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Demenok throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Demenok throws the kick towards the body but Chai avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Chai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demenok.
A jab from Demenok misses.
Chai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Demenok.
Chai lands with an overhand left.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Chai.#T4#
Demenok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Demenok misses with a looping left.
Chai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chai scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demenok just misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok lands a nice hook to Chai's body. Chai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chai throws a push kick but Demenok slaps the foot to one side.
Demenok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Demenok moves away.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demenok.
Demenok blocks a jab.
Demenok throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Demenok closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Demenok.
A slapping body kick lands there for Chai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demenok swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
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 Jeong Hoon Chai will probably get the nod.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Chai as he connects with a hook.
Chai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Demenok moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chai moves out of range of the body kick.
Chai misses with a straight right.
Demenok throws a head kick that misses.
Demenok digs a good body shot into Chai's ribs.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Demenok is just out of range.
Chai scores with a hook.
Chai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok throws a head kick but Chai moves out of range.
Demenok connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chai. Chai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chai misses with a double jab.
Chai cracks a nice hook into Demenok's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai blocks the body kick.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Demenok has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Chai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Demenok throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Chai throws a push kick but Demenok slaps the foot to one side.
Chai throws a hook but Demenok blocks it.
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Demenok throws out the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Demenok as he connects with a hook.
Chai throws a leg kick which misses Demenok's front leg but catches the back leg as Demenok tries to avoid it.
Chai misses with a head kick.
Demenok on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chai moves out of range as Demenok throws a body kick.
Chai blocks a head kick by Demenok.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
Chai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Demenok throws a right hand that misses
and Chai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Demenok thinking.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Demenok slips a straight right by Chai.#T2#
Chai misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demenok lands a nice looking body shot.
Chai lands a leg kick that knocks Demenok off balance momentarily.
Chai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Demenok on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Demenok throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Chai misses.
Demenok avoids the body shot from Chai.
Chai moves out of range of the body kick from Demenok.
Demenok throws a lazy head kick
and Demenok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Demenok throws a half hearted mid kick.
And Chai counters with a quick kick to the body but Demenok blocks it.
Chai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Demenok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Demenok is able to avoid easily.
Demenok doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chai throws a right and a left that Demenok avoids nicely. #T3#
Demenok misses with a body shot.
Demenok swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Demenok looks to land a body kick but Chai moved away.
Demenok cracks Chai with a good jab.
Demenok throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rukter Demenok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Chai jabs at Demenok's body.
Demenok misses with a left hand
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai throws a hook but Demenok avoids it easily.
Demenok stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chai.
Chai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Demenok.
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Demenok dodges the punch combination from Chai.
Demenok misses with a lunging right hand
and Chai counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Chai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Demenok throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
Chai avoids a kick to the body.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Demenok.
Demenok throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Demenok's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Demenok scrambles back to his feet.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Demenok can do to turn this around?
Chai connects with a leg kick.
Chai connects with the punch.
Demenok is looking to chop away at Chai's legs.
Chai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Demenok throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demenok ducks right into an uppercut from Chai.
Demenok looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
Demenok misses with a left hand
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeong Hoon Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chai 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeong Hoon Chai!
An out of breath Jeong Hoon Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 11
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 32 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Halli moves into range and clinches up with Xanthopoulos.#TD#
Halli has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Xanthopoulos regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (0) Xanthopoulos
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xanthopoulos pulls Halli in to control the position.
Xanthopoulos wants to sweep but no luck.
Halli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Xanthopoulos seems keen to control Halli's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Halli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xanthopoulos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xanthopoulos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Halli wants to control from the top but Xanthopoulos keeps moving.
Xanthopoulos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Xanthopoulos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Halli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xanthopoulos has his hands on Halli's head, controlling the position. #T3##SUB2#
Xanthopoulos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halli defends well.
Halli 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.
Halli won't allow Xanthopoulos to sweep him here. #T4#
Xanthopoulos working a defensive guard here.
Halli wants to control from the top but Xanthopoulos keeps moving.
Xanthopoulos has Halli pulled in close to control his posture.
Halli sitting in guard here, content to control. #T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Xanthopoulos is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (2) Xanthopoulos
Halli trying to control the position here.
Halli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
My spies in Steel Penn Training Den inform me that Xanthopoulos has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Halli wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Xanthopoulos is now in half guard.
Xanthopoulos is controlling the pace.
#T6#
Halli won't allow Xanthopoulos to pass to mount.
Halli trying to control here.
Xanthopoulos controlling the pace. #T7#
Xanthopoulos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Halli wants to control but Xanthopoulos is keeping busy.
Xanthopoulos is controlling the pace.
Xanthopoulos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8#
Xanthopoulos keeps trying to improve his position.
Xanthopoulos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Xanthopoulos is pressing down on Halli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halli is holding on for now. #T9#
Xanthopoulos slows the pace down in half guard.
Xanthopoulos moves into full mount! Halli won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (2) vs (5) Xanthopoulos
Xanthopoulos controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Xanthopoulos looking to control but Halli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Halli tries to hold on but Xanthopoulos pushes him away.
Xanthopoulos seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Halli is holding on tight.
Xanthopoulos controlling the pace for now.
Xanthopoulos is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T11#
Xanthopoulos controlling from the full mount.
Xanthopoulos wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Xanthopoulos trying to control but Halli is having none of it.
Xanthopoulos is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T12#
Halli is looking to improve his position but Xanthopoulos isn't that keen on the idea.
Halli wants to control but Xanthopoulos is having none of it.
Xanthopoulos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Xanthopoulos wants to control the action but instead Halli gets a body lock and reverses into Xanthopoulos's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (4) vs (5) Xanthopoulos
Xanthopoulos is controlling Halli's posture.
Halli forces his way into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T14#
Xanthopoulos is pressing down on Halli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Xanthopoulos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Halli looking to pass the guard.
Halli stays in close to Xanthopoulos's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Xanthopoulos holds on and takes a little breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xanthopoulos wins on points by 5 to 4.
After the fight, Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
DMMA 362 Perdersoli v Olcinius
Date: Oct 20, 2024 |
#R1#
A head kick from Queen lands but Debonaire takes it in his stride.
A decent looking cross lands there for Queen.
Debonaire definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Queen throws a sloppy head kick and Debonaire moves out of range easily.
Debonaire takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Queen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Debonaire lands with a nice body punch.
Debonaire listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Debonaire misses with a wild body shot.
Queen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Debonaire scores with a push kick.
Queen ducks right into an uppercut from Debonaire.
Legend Debonaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Queen.
Jab, jab by Debonaire - just one landing.
Queen throws a lazy head kick
and Debonaire counters with a straight right hand.
Debonaire scores with a jab. Queen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Debonaire throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Debonaire.
Queen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Debonaire counters with a right hand to the body.
Queen throws a sloppy head kick and Debonaire moves out of range easily. #T1#
Queen punishes Debonaire's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab, jab by Debonaire - just one landing.
Queen throws a solid leg kick but Debonaire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Queen.
A nice leg kick from Debonaire, right into the meat of the thigh.
Debonaire connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Queen has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Queen.
Debonaire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Queen misses with a punch to the body.
Debonaire can't find room to land a body shot as Queen controls the action.
Queen lands a hook that snaps the head of Debonaire backwards.
Debonaire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Queen tries to throw a body punch but Debonaire avoids it by throwing Queen back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Debonaire's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Queen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Debonaire's efforts to push away.
Debonaire stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T2##BC#
Debonaire breaks the clinch.
Debonaire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Queen.
Legend Debonaire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Debonaire misses.
Debonaire lands a glancing blow to the side of Queen's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Queen tries to clinch but Debonaire moves out of range.
Debonaire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Queen doesn't seem bothered though.
Debonaire is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Debonaire wants to slow Queen down by chopping away at his legs.
A big right from Debonaire misses.
Debonaire throws a looping overhand right but Queen ducks down to avoid it.
Debonaire throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Queen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Queen.
Queen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Debonaire's elbow.
Queen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Debonaire backwards.
Debonaire blocking some punches.
Queen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Debonaire is trying to break the clinch but Queen has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Queen misses with a punch to the body.
Debonaire has had enough of the clinch but Queen keeps him there for the moment.
Queen struggles to land a body shot inside as Debonaire controls his hands.
Queen has Debonaire pressed against the cage, preventing Debonaire from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Debonaire scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Queen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Queen.
Debonaire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Queen gets through Debonaire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Debonaire has a couple of punches blocked by Queen.
A shot in the inside from Queen.
A right handed body shot lands from Queen.
Queen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Debonaire is trying to break the clinch but Queen has him pressed against the cage.
Queen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Queen misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Queen - that landed with a thud.
Queen wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Queen manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Queen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Debonaire, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Debonaire tries to circle away but Queen has him pinned against the cage.
Debonaire has had enough of the clinch but Queen keeps him there for the moment.
Debonaire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Debonaire wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Queen misses with a punch to the body.
Queen tries a body shot but Debonaire blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Queen.
Debonaire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Queen.
A left hand lands to the body for Queen.
Queen tries to work over Debonaire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Queen blocking some punches.
Debonaire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Queen as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Debonaire struggles to land a body shot inside as Queen controls his hands.
Debonaire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Queen's elbow.
Debonaire is trying to break the clinch but Queen is controlling him.
Queen pushes Debonaire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Queen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cyrus Deangelo Queen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Queen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Debonaire manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Queen postures up.
Queen trying to control the position from guard on top but Debonaire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Debonaire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Queen.
Queen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Queen working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Queen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Queen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1#
Debonaire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Queen doesn't manage to clinch there - Debonaire circles away.
A quick step to the side and Debonaire tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Debonaire enables Queen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Debonaire manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Queen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Debonaire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Debonaire trying to keep a closed guard but Queen is proving a slippery customer.
Debonaire pulls Queen in close to prevent any damage.
Queen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Debonaire avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Debonaire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Queen wants to control from the top but Debonaire keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Debonaire works the jab nicely.
Debonaire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Debonaire defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Queen.
Debonaire throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Queen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Queen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Queen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Queen stalling. #T3#
Queen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Queen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Debonaire's head.
Queen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Queen thows a huge punch but Debonaire dodges it nicely.
Queen not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Debonaire takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Debonaire throws a hook but Queen blocks it.
Queen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Queen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Debonaire throws out the jab. #T4#
A head kick from Queen lands but Debonaire takes it in his stride.
A low kick from Debonaire is predictable there #TD2#
and Queen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Queen trying to control the position from guard on top but Debonaire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Queen controlling from the top position.
Queen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Queen wants to control from the top but Debonaire keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
A head kick misses from Queen.
Debonaire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Queen tries to counter with a clinch but Debonaire shakes him off and moves away.
Debonaire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Debonaire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Debonaire lands a two punch combo.
#TD2#
Queen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Debonaire is trying to improve his position.
Debonaire is not content to let Queen control the position.
Debonaire manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Queen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Queen throwing shots but Debonaire is blocking nicely.
Queen trying to mount his opponent but Debonaire defends it.
Queen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Debonaire wants to control but Queen is keeping busy.
Queen is looking to take a break and control but Debonaire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Queen working Debonaire over with strikes.
Debonaire has hold of Queen's hands but Queen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Queen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Queen is looking to take a break and control but Debonaire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Queen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Debonaire's head. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Debonaire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Debonaire misses the shot to the body.
Queen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Debonaire scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
Queen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Debonaire is trying to defend but Queen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Queen passes to side control. #T3#
Queen controls the position.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Queen trying to control the position but Debonaire is working away.
Queen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Legend Debonaire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Queen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Queen tries to score with some ground and pound. Debonaire controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Queen cracks Debonaire with a big elbow.
An elbow from Queen crashes against the mat.
Queen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Debonaire taking punishment in the form of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Queen scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ground and pound from Queen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Queen is looking to take a break and control but Debonaire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Queen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cyrus Deangelo Queen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Queen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyrus Deangelo Queen!
An out of breath Cyrus Deangelo Queen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
C352: Khabib vs Rome
Date: Oct 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Demenok getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Demenok lands with a kick to the ribs.
Demenok lunges at Lokka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lokka's hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Lokka misses the target.
Lokka looks to land a left hand but Demenok moved out of range nicely.
Lokka thumps Demenok with a low kick.
Rampage Lokka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demenok misses with a wild body shot.
Demenok jabs Lokka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lokka has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lokka thuds his right hand into Demenok's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lokka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Demenok slips under a jab from Lokka.
Lokka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Demenok moves away.
Lokka misses with a looping left.
Demenok listening to his corner there, landing a nice 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!
A telegraphed right hand from Demenok misses the target.
Lokka works the jab nicely.
Lokka throws a hook but Demenok avoids it easily.
Demenok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Demenok has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe in the buildup to the fight.
Donk. Lokka catches Demenok right on the button with a cross.
Demenok wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Demenok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Demenok throws a body punch but Lokka moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lokka.
Demenok misses with a straight right. #T1#
Lokka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
A quick step to the side and Demenok tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lokka just misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Lokka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demenok throws a jab when Lokka was well out of range.
Demenok lands with a shot to the body.
Lokka misses with a low kick.
Lokka throws out a leg kick but Demenok moves out of range and Lokka only half commits.
Lokka misses with a hook
and Demenok makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Demenok tries to land a front kick but Lokka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Demenok is looking to wear down Lokka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lokka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lokka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Demenok throws out a loose jab but Lokka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lokka dips to his left and cracks Demenok with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Demenok.
Demenok tries to work over Lokka's front leg with a kick but Lokka checks it.
Lokka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Demenok throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Demenok connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lokka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lokka throws a hook but Demenok avoids it easily.
Demenok misses with a wild body shot.
A clash of legs there as Lokka blocks the low kick.#T2#
Lokka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Demenok misses.
Demenok throws the kick towards the body but Lokka avoids it.
Lokka misses with a hook. Demenok ducked under it nicely.
Demenok on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Demenok lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Demenok throws a jab when Lokka was well out of range.
Nice body punch from Demenok.
Nice defenses there by Demenok.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokka.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lokka.
Demenok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lokka throws a lazy right hand but Demenok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Demenok connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Demenok scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Demenok lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lokka will feel that in the morning.
Lokka lands a jab.
Demenok tries a head kick but it misses.
Demenok lands with a hook. Lokka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big left from Demenok misses. #T3#
Demenok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lokka.
Demenok throws a head kick that misses.
Lokka ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
Lokka avoids a kick to the body.
Demenok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Demenok scores with a hook to the body. Lokka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lokka checks a leg kick nicely.
Lokka tried to score with a low kick but Demenok checks it.
Demenok throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lokka avoids it.
A left lands for Lokka.
The fighters circling - Demenok throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Demenok slips under a jab.
Demenok dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lokka. That did some damage!
Some bone on bone action there as Demenok checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Demenok is looking to counter with a body kick.
Demenok displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Demenok has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Demenok there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lokka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lokka misses with a straight right.
Lokka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lokka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demenok throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Lokka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lokka misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Lokka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Demenok.
A telegraphed right hand from Lokka misses the target.
Demenok avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lokka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good work by Demenok as he checks the leg kick.
Lokka drops his hands momentarily and Demenok takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Demenok - that will leave a mark!
Lokka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Demenok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Demenok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Demenok paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lokka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demenok.
Lokka is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Demenok had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lokka swings widly with a right hand
and Demenok counters with a leg kick.
Demenok lands a slapping body shot.
Lokka looks to land a right hand but Demenok moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lokka throws an overhand right that lands on Demenok's shoulder, as Demenok tries to avoid the shot.
Demenok throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lokka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Demenok does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lokka misses with a straight left.
Demenok swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lokka 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rukter Demenok dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lokka moves out of range of the strikes.
Lokka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lokka throws a low kick but Demenok avoids it.
It appears Demenok was looking to counter with a kick there.
Demenok connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lokka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demenok.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Lokka might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Demenok has got the better of the exchanges.
Demenok loads up on a big right hand but Lokka slips the punch.
Lokka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Demenok. That did some damage!
A punch lands to the side of Demenok 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lokka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Demenok.
Demenok is looking to land body kicks.
Lokka misses with a leg kick
and Demenok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lokka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Demenok doesn't seem bothered though.
Demenok misses with a hook. Lokka ducked under it nicely.
Demenok connects with a single shot there.
Lokka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Demenok is out of range.
Demenok throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demenok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lokka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lokka walks into a jab.
Lokka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Demenok stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Demenok throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Demenok misses with a body kick.
Lokka misses with a straight right.
Lokka throws out a loose jab but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Demenok wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lokka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Demenok misses with a straight right.
Demenok slips a straight right by Lokka.
Demenok just misses with a punch to the body.
Lokka thuds a left hand into Demenok's body.
Demenok misses with a body shot.
Demenok blocks a jab.
It looked like Demenok was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lokka.
Rukter Demenok is winning the standup battle so far.
Lokka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Demenok.
Demenok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lokka.
Demenok uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lokka throws a hook but Demenok blocks it.
Lokka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Demenok lands with a nice body punch.
Demenok stuns Lokka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Demenok lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demenok lands with a nice body kick.
Demenok tries to land a front kick but Lokka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Demenok connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lokka. Demenok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demenok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lokka.
Lokka missing with a left hand there. Demenok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lokka in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lokka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A shot to the liver by Demenok. Beautiful body shot.
Demenok takes one on the button.
Demenok staying out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Demenok.
A jab from Lokka misses.
Lokka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Lokka misses.
Demenok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lokka can do to turn this around?
A head kick from Demenok lands but Lokka takes it in his stride.
Demenok takes a jab right on the kisser.
Demenok slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lokka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Demenok checks it well.
Lokka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Demenok throws a body shot but no joy.
Lokka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Demenok bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lokka's head backwards.
Demenok punishes Lokka's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Lokka takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Lokka does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Demenok checks a leg kick.
Lokka takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Lokka is just out of range.
Lokka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lokka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Demenok.
Demenok lands with a shot to the body.
Lokka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A shot to the liver by Lokka. Beautiful body shot.
Demenok scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lokka moves out of range of the body kick.
Lokka moves out of range of the leg kick from Demenok.
Lokka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Demenok does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Demenok.
Lokka avoids the head kick by Demenok.
A big right from Lokka misses.
A big left from Lokka misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Demenok.
Lokka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Demenok moves away from the strike by Lokka.
Nice body punch from Demenok.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lokka. Demenok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lokka misses with a body shot.
Demenok blocks a jab.
Demenok connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lokka's hands.
Nice defenses there by Lokka.
Demenok throws a jab but it's blocked by Lokka.
Demenok sizes up Lokka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Demenok throws a body punch but Lokka moves out of range.
Lokka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Demenok fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lokka swings for the body but Demenok moves out of range.
Lokka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lokka throws a lazy right hand but Demenok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lokka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lokka staying out of range there.
Demenok misses with a body kick.
Demenok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demenok drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rukter Demenok dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lokka lands with a hook. Demenok tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lokka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Demenok under the eye.
Lokka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Demenok.
Lokka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demenok was well out of range. Poor timing from Lokka.
A counter left hand to the body from Demenok misses its target.
Lokka has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Demenok.
Lokka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demenok looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Demenok staying out of range there.
Demenok on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lokka misses the shot to the body.
Lokka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Demenok is out of range and Lokka settles back down.
Demenok is looking to counter punch.
Demenok throws a body kick that misses.
Lokka lands the left hand.
Lokka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lokka scores with a nice strike.
Lokka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Demenok stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Demenok changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Demenok checks a leg kick.
Demenok thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lokka if he has to take too many more of those.
Demenok throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lokka misses with a looping left.#T1#
Demenok misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Lokka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demenok moves out of range as Lokka strikes.
Lokka misses with a wild body shot.
Lokka throws out a leg kick but Demenok moves out of range and Lokka only half commits.
Lokka checks a low kick from Demenok.
Demenok shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Demenok takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Demenok's corner calls for a 1-2. Demenok obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Demenok slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Demenok checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lokka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Lokka is just out of range.
Nice body kick from Demenok.
Lokka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lokka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Lokka moves away from the strike by Demenok.
Lokka was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Demenok throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
Demenok takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Lokka slips under a jab from Demenok.
Demenok swings for the body but Lokka moves out of range.
Demenok punishes Lokka's body with a nice straight punch.
Lokka 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.
Demenok throws a body punch but Lokka moves out of range.
Demenok with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Demenok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lokka manages to avoid it.
Demenok throws a body punch but Lokka moves out of range.
Lokka lands the left hand.
Lokka connects with a crisp jab.
Demenok slips under a jab.
Demenok takes a swing at Lokka's ribcage but misses.
Demenok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lokka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lokka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lokka ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
Lokka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Demenok stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters circling a little - Demenok finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lokka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Demenok slips a jab from Lokka.#T3#
Lokka misses with an uppercut.
Demenok works Lokka's body with a nice hook.
Demenok walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lokka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lokka misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Demenok.
Lokka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Demenok moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Demenok. That's going to slow Lokka down.
Demenok misses with a low kick.
Lokka throws a body shot but no joy.
Rukter Demenok is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Demenok throws out a powerful jab.
Demenok scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Demenok throws a wild body kick that Lokka sees coming a mile off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lokka.
Demenok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lokka manages to avoid it.
Lokka walks forward, straight into a front kick from Demenok.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Lokka is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lokka is looking to slow Demenok down with leg kicks.
Lokka misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Lokka looks to land a right hand but Demenok moved out of range.
Demenok throws an overhand right that lands on Lokka's shoulder, as Lokka tries to avoid the shot.
Demenok scores with a jab.
Demenok throws a hook to the side of Lokka's head but Lokka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lokka cracks Demenok with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lokka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Demenok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lokka lands an overhand right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Demenok.
Lokka misses the jab.
Lokka connects with an inside leg kick.
Demenok lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lokka at a distance.
Lokka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lokka avoids the body shot from Demenok.
Lokka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick from Demenok, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lokka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Demenok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lokka was well out of range. Poor timing from Demenok.
Demenok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rampage Lokka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lokka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Demenok.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rukter Demenok.
Well Demenok 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rukter Demenok!
During a confident post fight interview, Rukter Demenok thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Thibodeaux checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've been informed that Camble 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.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch.
Thibodeaux tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Camble swivels and escapes.
Thibodeaux misses with a takedown attempt - Camble sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Thibodeaux has Camble up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Thibodeaux lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux is working Camble over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Camble looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thibodeaux is one step ahead there.
Thibodeaux has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Camble trying to keep a closed guard but Thibodeaux is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB2#
Thibodeaux got a little sloppy there for a moment and Camble has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thibodeaux has managed to get both his arms back between Camble's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Camble is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thibodeaux defends well.
Camble wants to sweep here but Thibodeaux controlling him for the moment.
Thibodeaux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thibodeaux wants to control from the top but Camble keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camble is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Camble seems keen to control Thibodeaux's posture.
Camble 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.
Camble utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Camble bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thibodeaux's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Camble got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thibodeaux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Camble has managed to get both his arms back between Thibodeaux's legs - danger averted.
Thibodeaux is trying to control the position but Camble postures up.
Camble lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Thibodeaux trying to control the position here.
Camble advances position into side control!
Thibodeaux is looking for a sweep.
Camble wants to control but Thibodeaux is keeping him busy.
The strikes coming from Camble are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Camble landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Camble scoring with punches from side control.
Camble working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Camble thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Camble has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Camble working the ground and pound but Thibodeaux is defending the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thibodeaux tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Camble is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thibodeaux knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Camble dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Camble dips to his left and cracks Thibodeaux with an uppercut!
Thibodeaux looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thibodeaux tries for a takedown but Camble sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Camble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
Thibodeaux fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sauvage Thibodeaux. 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.
Camble fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thibodeaux checks it well.
As Camble tries to get set, Thibodeaux tries to push him back and clinch up but Camble manages to avoid the attempt.
Thibodeaux shoots in but Camble avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thibodeaux. #T1#
Camble managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Thibodeaux.
Camble is looking for a sweep.
Thibodeaux knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Camble on the ground.
Thibodeaux working away.
Camble is looking to regain half guard here but Thibodeaux keeps moving and retains side control.
Camble is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thibodeaux's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Camble is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Camble is looking to control Thibodeaux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Camble avoid being mounted?
Camble moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Camble has his hands on Thibodeaux's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Camble is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Camble working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thibodeaux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thibodeaux manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thibodeaux is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Thibodeaux works over Camble with some ground and pound from guard.
Thibodeaux wants to control from the top but Camble keeps moving.
Camble is trying to control the position but Thibodeaux postures up.
Mike Camble has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thibodeaux with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Camble keeping moving, preventing Thibodeaux from controlling successfully.
Camble looking for a sweep. Not yet Camble, not yet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Camble working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Thibodeaux drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Camble.
Camble throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter the offense by Camble and move into the clinch.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch there but Camble circles away.
Camble steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Camble.
Camble throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camble lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Camble paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Camble wants to slow Thibodeaux down by chopping away at his legs.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Camble moves out of range.
Camble only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Camble showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Thibodeaux scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Camble has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thibodeaux throwing shots but Camble is blocking nicely.
Thibodeaux seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Camble trying to control from the bottom.
Camble is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thibodeaux's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thibodeaux's back!
Thibodeaux is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Thibodeaux fending off the submission attempt from Camble. #SUB2#
Camble is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Camble wants to control but Thibodeaux is keeping busy.#T1##SUB2#
Camble looking for the RNC.
Thibodeaux trying to control but not successfully.
Thibodeaux looking very determined here, making life difficult for Camble.
Camble gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Camble controlling well, preventing Thibodeaux from escaping the position.
Camble avoiding Thibodeaux 's attempts to control his hands. #T2#
Thibodeaux is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Camble go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Camble is looking for a choke. Thibodeaux gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Thibodeaux manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Camble is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Camble has Thibodeaux pulled in close to control his posture.
Thibodeaux won't allow Camble to sweep him here.
Thibodeaux chips away with some ground and pound.
Thibodeaux trying to control but Camble is working from the bottom.
Camble not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Camble pushes a forearm under Thibodeaux's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Thibodeaux is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Camble!
Mike Camble took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
DMMA 359 Kaengsaklek v Drake
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Stern slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stern checks a leg kick nicely.
Stern appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stern doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a low kick, right behind Stern 's knee. #TD#
Stern drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stern with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern stopping the sweep attempt from Thibodeaux Jr..
Stern throws an elbow that misses. Thibodeaux Jr. uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stern's guard. Nice move by Thibodeaux Jr.!#REVB#
Stern is controlling Thibodeaux Jr.'s posture.#T1#
Stern looking for a sweep. Not yet Stern, not yet. #SU2#
Thibodeaux Jr. gets to his feet. Stern looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Stern decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stern throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stern throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thibodeaux Jr. really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stern. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stern not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, if Stern is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Thibodeaux Jr. controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Stern trying to control the pace.
Thibodeaux Jr. blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stern.
Stern winds up and cracks Thibodeaux Jr. with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Stern there. #T3#
Thibodeaux Jr. is trying to maintain the position but Stern is very close to passing his half guard.
Stern throwing shots but Thibodeaux Jr. is blocking nicely.
Thibodeaux Jr. on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stern throwing shots but Thibodeaux Jr. is blocking nicely.
Stern is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Stern wants to take a breather but Thibodeaux Jr. is having none of it.
Stern thows a huge punch but Thibodeaux Jr. dodges it nicely.
Thibodeaux Jr. 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.
Stern is trying to control. Thibodeaux Jr. wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stern missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thibodeaux Jr. wants to control but Stern is keeping busy.
#T4#
Stern throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stern 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.
Thibodeaux Jr. wants to improve his position but Stern is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a leg kick but Stern moved away.
A counter left hand to the body from Stern misses its target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a hook to the body. Stern takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stern misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thibodeaux Jr. looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kip Stern dominated that round.
That's time! Stern's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Thibodeaux Jr. dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stern. That did some damage!
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Stern moves out of range of the body kick from Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a body kick that misses.
Stern throwing a counter right hand but Thibodeaux Jr. manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux Jr..
A slapping leg kick lands for Thibodeaux Jr..
#T1#
Stern feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thibodeaux Jr.s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stern scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thibodeaux Jr. doesn't seem bothered though.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stern misses with a looping right.
Stern throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux Jr.'s head but Thibodeaux Jr. sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stern swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Thibodeaux Jr. throws the kick towards the body but Stern avoids it.
Stern appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stern.
Thibodeaux Jr. now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a wild body kick that Stern sees coming a mile off.
Stern throws a poor cross that misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with an uppercut.
Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Stern scores with a hook.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a swing at Stern's ribcage but misses.
Stern with a nice calf kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a nice body punch.
Thibodeaux Jr. is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stern rather than just go for the knockout.
Thibodeaux Jr. swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Stern fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. moves away from the strike by Stern.
Thibodeaux Jr. only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stern throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries to score with a low kick but Stern moves his leg out of the way.
Stern checks a leg kick.
Stern throws a leg kick which misses Thibodeaux Jr.'s front leg but catches the back leg as Thibodeaux Jr. tries to avoid it.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with an uppercut.
Stern feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Stern decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thibodeaux Jr.'s guard.#T1#
Stern throws a strike but Thibodeaux Jr. rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Stern is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Stern is looking to take a break and control but Thibodeaux Jr. is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to improve his position.
Stern throwing shots but Thibodeaux Jr. is blocking nicely.
Stern sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thibodeaux Jr. defending well though.
Thibodeaux Jr. controlling the position for now.#T2#
Stern is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thibodeaux Jr. blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stern.
Stern sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thibodeaux Jr. defending well though.
Stern working Thibodeaux Jr. over with strikes.
Stern not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thibodeaux Jr. is not content to let Stern control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stern lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Stern thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thibodeaux Jr.'s head.
Stern wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thibodeaux Jr. keeps working.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stern sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thibodeaux Jr. defending well though.
Ground and pound from Stern.
Stern trying to control the action but Thibodeaux Jr. is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thibodeaux Jr. can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stern missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stern looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thibodeaux Jr. fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stern manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a leg kick #TD#
and Stern counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stern throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stern with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stern trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kip Stern showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stern 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kip Stern!
During a confident post fight interview, Kip Stern thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
UCF 74: Flanders v Smith
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Thibodeaux Jr. has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aliyev effectively controlling the action here.
Thibodeaux Jr. has Aliyev pressed against the cage, preventing Aliyev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aliyev can't break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thibodeaux Jr. as Aliyev tries to tie him up.
Aliyev wants to get back to striking at distance but Thibodeaux Jr. won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliyev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aliyev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thibodeaux Jr. is keeping busy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
Aliyev effectively controlling the action here.
Aliyev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ruslan Aliyev.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thibodeaux Jr. looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Thibodeaux Jr. forces Aliyev back against the cage and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thibodeaux Jr. prevents Aliyev from breaking the clinch.
Aliyev wants to get back to striking at distance but Thibodeaux Jr. won't allow it.
Thibodeaux Jr. has Aliyev pressed against the cage.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thibodeaux Jr. takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Thibodeaux Jr. manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Aliyev working hard to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aliyev letting Thibodeaux Jr. take a breather here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaiden Thibodeaux Jr. showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thibodeaux Jr. 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 10:9
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 10:9
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaiden Thibodeaux Jr.!
Kaiden Thibodeaux Jr. seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 8
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 31 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Genkei Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Takahashi dives in and grabs Halli's left leg, looking for a takedown. Halli pushes down on Takahashi's head and hops out.#CL#
Takahashi tries to keep at a distance but Halli has taken the fight into the clinch.
Takahashi has Halli pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Halli manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Takahashi gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (0) vs (2) Takahashi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli is trying is best to control the position here.
Halli is looking for a sweep. Takahashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Takahashi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Halli trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Takahashi is trying to control the action in half guard but Halli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Halli desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Takahashi controlling the action here.
Takahashi is pressing down on Halli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halli is holding on for now. #T2##SUB2#
Takahashi is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Takahashi wants to work for an arm triangle but Halli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Takahashi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3##SUB2#
Takahashi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Halli defends it well.
Takahashi trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom. #T4#
Takahashi wants to free his trapped foot but Halli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Takahashi is still trying to improve position.
Takahashi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Halli is refusing to be controlled, as Takahashi sits in half guard. #T5#
Takahashi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Halli haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Takahashi moves into full mount! Halli won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (0) vs (5) Takahashi
Takahashi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Takahashi tries to control but Halli wriggling away. #T6#
Takahashi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Halli is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Halli is squirming around, avoiding Takahashi's attempts to control the action.
Takahashi controlling his opponent.
Halli tries to hold on but Takahashi postures up.#T7#
Takahashi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Takahashi controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Halli is looking to improve his position but Takahashi isn't that keen on the idea.
Halli wants to control but Takahashi is having none of it.
Takahashi wants to take his opponent's back but Halli doesn't allow it.
Halli wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Halli (0) vs (8) Takahashi#T9#
Halli tries to break free.
What can Halli do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Takahashi tries to keep control of the position but Halli is staying busy.#T10#
Good control from Takahashi.#SUB2#
Takahashi looking for the RNC.
Takahashi keeps control of the position easily here as Halli tries to buck him off.
#T11##SUB2#
Takahashi has got his arm under Halli's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Halli has spun round into Takahashi's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (8) Takahashi
Halli tries to free his leg and advance position but Takahashi is retaining full guard.
Takahashi 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.
Takahashi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T12#
Takahashi keeping full guard, as Halli tries to pass.
Halli content to stall in guard here.
Takahashi 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.#T13#
Takahashi pulls Halli in to control the position.
Takahashi wants to sweep but no luck.
Halli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takahashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takahashi has his hands on Halli's head, controlling the position. #T14#
Halli won't allow Takahashi to sweep him here.
Takahashi is pulling down on Halli's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Takahashi wins on points by 8 to 2.
Genkei Takahashi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
C342: Martin vs Petrov II
Date: Sep 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Demenok.
Demenok misses with a body kick.
Demenok throws a low kick but Cervenka moves out of range easily.
Cervenka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cervenka lands a jab to the nose.
Cervenka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Demenok has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe in the buildup to the fight.
Cervenka throws a lazy right hand but Demenok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marek Cervenka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Demenok throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cervenka throws out a counter right but Demenok avoids it with no problem.
Nice uppercut lands for Demenok. That snapped Cervenka's head back.
Demenok blocks a jab.
Demenok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Demenok does it's job there.
Demenok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Cervenka finds it's way through Demenok's defenses.
Demenok missing with a left hand there. Cervenka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Demenok slips a straight right by Cervenka.
Cervenka misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demenok throws a nice outside leg kick.
That kick from Demenok tenderised Cervenka's leg. Cervenka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Demenok lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Demenok walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cervenka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cervenka.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Cervenka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Demenok under the eye.
Demenok misses with a low kick.
Cervenka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cervenka scores with a decent looking hook.
Demenok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cervenka.
Demenok scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Demenok drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Demenok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cervenka was well out of range. Poor timing from Demenok.
Demenok slips a straight right by Cervenka.
A clash of legs there as Cervenka blocks the low kick.
Demenok moves out of range of the strikes.
Cervenka throws a hook but Demenok blocks it.
Demenok throws a leg kick which misses Cervenka's front leg but catches the back leg as Cervenka tries to avoid it.
Demenok defending well as Cervenka loads up on a big left hand.
Cervenka lands a body shot.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demenok works Cervenka's body with a nice hook.
Demenok scores with a nice right hand.
Cervenka misses the shot to the body.
Cervenka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Demenok.#T2#
Demenok showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cervenka.
Cervenka throws a poor cross that misses
and Demenok counters with a solid body kick.
Cervenka 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.
Cervenka looks to land a left hand but Demenok moved out of range nicely.
Cervenka fails to land with a series of punches.
Demenok lands a head kick. Cervenka smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cervenka misses with a wild body shot.
Demenok lands a head shot.
Demenok loads up on a big right hand but Cervenka slips the punch.
A big left from Cervenka misses.
Cervenka scores with a shot to the body.
Cervenka throws a looping overhand right but Demenok ducks down to avoid it.
Demenok blocks a jab.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Cervenka is just out of range.
Demenok just misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok throws an overhand right that lands on Cervenka's shoulder, as Cervenka tries to avoid the shot.
Demenok misses the shot to the body.
Demenok throws a hook but Cervenka avoids it easily.
Cervenka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cervenka dips to his left and cracks Demenok with an uppercut!#T3#
Demenok lands with a nice body kick.
Cervenka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Demenok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cervenka.
Cervenka lands a nice shot to the body.
Cervenka misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Demenok misses its target.
Demenok tried to score with a low kick but Cervenka checks it.
Cervenka is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Demenok had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Demenok blocks a jab.
Demenok slips under a jab from Cervenka.
A counter left hand to the body from Demenok misses its target.
Cervenka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Demenok on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cervenka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Demenok sizes up Cervenka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cervenka loads up on a big right hand but Demenok slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Cervenka.
Demenok tries a low kick but Cervenka avoids it.
Cervenka tests Demenok's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Demenok misses.
Cervenka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Demenok throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cervenka's head.#T4#
A bone on bone clash there as Cervenka blocks the leg kick.
Cervenka misses with an uppercut. Demenok saw that one coming.
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cervenka moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cervenka! But no joy.
Demenok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cervenka throws out the jab.
Cervenka checks a leg kick.
Cervenka misses the jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cervenka crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Demenok - the referee stops the clock and Cervenka gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Demenok. Cervenka manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Demenok lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cervenka's sensitive parts.
Cervenka lands with a good body shot.
Cervenka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Demenok misses with a looping left.
Demenok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Demenok misses with a head kick.
Demenok looks to land a left hand but Cervenka moved out of range nicely.
Demenok moves away from the strike by Cervenka.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cervenka connects with a right hand. Demenok shakes it off.
Demenok avoids the body shot from Cervenka.
Demenok throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cervenka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Demenok.
Demenok swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Demenok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marek Cervenka will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Demenok throws a leg kick but Cervenka moved away.
A little jabbing left from Cervenka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Demenok rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cervenka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cervenka cracks a nice hook into Demenok's ribs.
Demenok connects with a right hand. Cervenka shakes it off.
Demenok defending well as Cervenka loads up on a big left hand.
Demenok is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rukter Demenok is winning the standup battle so far.
Cervenka misses the jab.
Demenok with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Demenok misses with a body punch
enabling Cervenka to counter with a crisp jab.
Demenok slips a straight right by Cervenka.
Demenok throws a looping overhand right but Cervenka ducks down to avoid it.
Cervenka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good exchange - Cervenka coming out on top.
Demenok throws a big shot that misses.
Cervenka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cervenka throws a lazy right hand but Demenok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Cervenka.
Cervenka blocks a leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cervenka in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Cervenka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demenok slips a jab and a cross from Cervenka.
Demenok staying out of range there.#T1#
Demenok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cervenka throws a hook but Demenok blocks it.
Cervenka moves out of range as Demenok throws a body kick.
Demenok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cervenka.
Cervenka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cervenka throws a jab but it's blocked by Demenok.
Cervenka lands a jab.
Cervenka drops his hands momentarily and Demenok takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Demenok throws a wild body kick that Cervenka sees coming a mile off.
Cervenka misses with a left hand
and Demenok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cervenka ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
Demenok defending well as Cervenka loads up on a big left hand.
Cervenka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demenok with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cervenka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Demenok misses with a straight left.
Demenok avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Demenok connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demenok misses with a left hand
letting Cervenka counter with a right hand.
Demenok throws out a leg kick but Cervenka moves out of range and Demenok only half commits.
Demenok goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cervenka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Cervenka blocks the leg kick.
Demenok throws a push kick but Cervenka slaps the foot to one side.
Cervenka throws an overhand right that lands on Demenok's shoulder, as Demenok tries to avoid the shot.
Cervenka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Demenok on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slow jab from Cervenka misses its intended target.
A jab from Cervenka finds it's way through Demenok's defenses.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Cervenka.
Cervenka misses with a straight left.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Demenok. Cervenka shrugs it off though.
Demenok looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cervenka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cervenka throws a lazy right hand but Demenok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Demenok throws a sloppy head kick and Cervenka moves out of range easily.
Demenok scores with a nice body kick.
Cervenka misses with a hook. Demenok ducked under it nicely.
Cervenka loads up on a big right hand but Demenok slips the punch.#T3#
Cervenka throws out a loose jab but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Demenok.
Cervenka misses with a body shot.
Demenok attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cervenka avoids the head kick by Demenok.
Cervenka throws a chopping leg kick but Demenok manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Demenok shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cervenka scores with a sloppy right hand. Demenok should have avoided that one.
Cervenka throws out a loose jab but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demenok scores with a sloppy right hand. Cervenka should have avoided that one.
Demenok takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Demenok throws a body punch but Cervenka moves out of range.
Demenok throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Cervenka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cervenka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Demenok takes a swing at Cervenka's ribcage but misses.
Cervenka misses with a hook. Demenok ducked under it nicely.
Demenok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cervenka lands a jab to the head.
#T4#
Cervenka slips under a jab.
Cervenka blocks the body kick.
Cervenka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Demenok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cervenka thuds a left hand into Demenok's body.
Demenok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cervenka.
Cervenka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Demenok throws a sloppy head kick and Cervenka moves out of range easily.
Cervenka with a jab.
Cervenka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Demenok swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cervenka.
Demenok throws a shot to the body.
Cervenka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cervenka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Demenok.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cervenka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cervenka misses with a hook. Demenok ducked under it nicely.
Demenok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cervenka.
Cervenka takes a jab right on the kisser.
A shot to the liver by Cervenka. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marek Cervenka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cervenka moves away.
Demenok uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cervenka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A countering left hand to the body from Cervenka misses.
Demenok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cervenka throws a jab but it's blocked by Demenok.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Cervenka.
Cervenka throws a right hand that Demenok ducks under and follows up with a left that Demenok also avoids with ease.
Demenok tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cervenka is able to avoid easily.
Cervenka misses with a straight right.
Cervenka throws a series of punches but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok misses with a straight right.
Demenok slips under a jab.
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cervenka moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervenka with a jab.
Cervenka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demenok.
Demenok scores with a punch to the head.
Cervenka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A cross from Demenok lands.
Demenok scores with a jab to the head.
#T1#
A lazy body kick from Demenok
and Cervenka counters with a straight right hand.
Cervenka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from Cervenka misses.
The fighters circling - Demenok throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cervenka connects with a nice looking jab.
Demenok looks to land a body kick but Cervenka moved away.
Cervenka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Demenok.
Demenok appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cervenka misses with a looping left.
Demenok connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Demenok misses.
Cervenka throws an off balance right hand
and Demenok counters with a good low kick that Cervenka was not able to check.
Cervenka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cervenka lands with a cross.
Demenok lands with an uppercut that bounces Cervenka off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - Cervenka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cervenka misses with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Cervenka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Demenok doesn't seem phased though.
Cervenka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Demenok.
Cervenka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Cervenka works the jab nicely.
Cervenka takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Demenok lands a leg kick that knocks Cervenka off balance momentarily.
Cervenka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Demenok throws a lazy uppercut
letting Cervenka counter with a right hand.
Cervenka throws a good cross that connects.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Cervenka.
Demenok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cervenka.
Nice shot lands for Demenok.
Cervenka slips under a jab.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Cervenka.
Cervenka misses with a straight right.
Cervenka lands with a shot to the body.
Demenok throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Demenok misses the body punch
and Cervenka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Demenok lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Demenok misses with an attempted mid kick.
Demenok throws a nice head kick!
#T3#
Demenok bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cervenka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Demenok thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cervenka if he has to take too many more of those.
Cervenka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Demenoks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Demenok moves away from the strike by Cervenka.
Demenok on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rukter Demenok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cervenka slips a jab and a cross from Demenok.
Demenok uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Demenok looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Demenok misses with a hook.
Cervenka lunges at Demenok with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Demenok's hand.
A jab lands there for Cervenka.
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!
Demenok takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Demenok throws a body punch but Cervenka moves out of range.
Demenok throws the kick towards the body but Cervenka avoids it.
Cervenka misses with a straight left.
Demenok slips a jab from Cervenka.
Cervenka avoids a kick to the body.
#T4#
Cervenka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Demenok.
Cervenka lands with an uppercut that bounces Demenok off the cage and back into range.
Cervenka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cervenka jabs at Demenok's body.
Cervenka 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.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cervenka moves out of range of the strikes.
Demenok throws a half hearted mid kick.
Demenok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Demenok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cervenka.
Nice jab there from Cervenka.
Good shot there by Cervenka.
Cervenka missing with a left hand there. Demenok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demenok is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Demenok.
Demenok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Cervenka misses.
Marek Cervenka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cervenka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cervenka does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little feinted left hand from Demenok on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marek Cervenka.
Well Cervenka 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marek Cervenka! |
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Event:
RFL 11
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1#
A left and a right from McBeth both land. Nice combination.
McBeth misses with a right hand
and Thibodeaux makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McBeth lands an overhand right.
McBeth works Thibodeaux's body with a nice hook.
McBeth lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McBeth.
McBeth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McBeth moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McBeth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McBeth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McBeth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thibodeaux at a distance.
#T1#
A big left from McBeth misses.
McBeth takes one to the side of the head.
McBeth lands with an uppercut that bounces Thibodeaux off the cage and back into range.
Thibodeaux moves forwards but McBeth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A countering left hand to the body from McBeth misses.
McBeth scores with a jab.
McBeth has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McBeth works Thibodeaux's body with a nice hook.
Thibodeaux takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thibodeaux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thibodeaux doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by McBeth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McBeth.
McBeth throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook.
Thibodeaux staying out of range there.
McBeth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thibodeaux was well out of range. Poor timing from McBeth.
It looked like Thibodeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from McBeth. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thibodeaux throwing a counter right hand but McBeth manages to avoid it.
McBeth has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McBeth misses with a shot to the body
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice body shot.
McBeth looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
McBeth moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab.
McBeth scores with a one two! Thibodeaux had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mustafa McBeth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by McBeth.
McBeth misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Mustafa McBeth has been cut.
McBeth swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice right hand that sends McBeth toppling to the canvas! McBeth scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thibodeaux finish him?!#ROC#McBeth is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McBeth looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range.
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from McBeth.
McBeth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thibodeaux.
McBeth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
McBeth misses the jab.
Thibodeaux throws a big counter combination but McBeth scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McBeth connects with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from McBeth.
McBeth is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thibodeaux had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A shot to the body from McBeth misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice body shot.
McBeth connects with a body shot.
McBeth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight right.
McBeth throws a hook but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Thibodeaux throwing a counter right hand but McBeth manages to avoid it.
McBeth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mustafa McBeth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mustafa McBeth'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#
McBeth scores with a nice head shot.
Darius Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McBeth throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McBeth moves away.
McBeth slips under a jab from Thibodeaux.
McBeth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of McBeth's head but McBeth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thibodeaux takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McBeth is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux throws a jab when McBeth was well out of range.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from McBeth.
It looked like Thibodeaux was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thibodeaux takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
McBeth looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.
Thibodeaux lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by McBeth.
McBeth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McBeth moves into range and connects with a jab.
McBeth lands a jab.
McBeth throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux's shoulder, as Thibodeaux tries to avoid the shot.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mustafa McBeth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McBeth's corner calls for a 1-2. McBeth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thibodeaux takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T2#
McBeth lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses its target.
McBeth connects with a body shot that sends Thibodeaux's belly button to the back.
McBeth throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Thibodeaux was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McBeth.
Thibodeaux takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McBeth in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Thibodeaux defending well as McBeth loads up on a big left hand.
McBeth scores with a jab.
Thibodeaux's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McBeth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thibodeaux scrambles back to his feet.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses its target.
McBeth pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McBeth lands a really nice looking cross but Thibodeaux seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from McBeth.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thibodeaux's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McBeth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thibodeaux scrambles back to his feet.
McBeth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thibodeaux appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by McBeth as he connects with a hook.
McBeth cracks a nice hook into Thibodeaux's ribs.
McBeth jabs Thibodeaux right on the nose. Thibodeaux blinks but takes it well.
McBeth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
McBeth misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses its target.
McBeth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux throwing a counter right hand but McBeth manages to avoid it.
McBeth misses with a wild body shot.
Thibodeaux throws a quick counter head kick but McBeth was just out of range.
McBeth throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McBeth throws a jab when Thibodeaux was well out of range.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice jab there from McBeth.
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!
McBeth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McBeth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McBeth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McBeth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mustafa McBeth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mustafa McBeth'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux scores with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A shot to the liver by McBeth. Beautiful body shot.
McBeth thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Thibodeaux has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McBeth lands with a straight right. Thibodeaux didn't see that one coming.
McBeth scores with a sloppy right hand. Thibodeaux should have avoided that one.
McBeth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McBeth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux misses the target.#T1#
McBeth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2#Thibodeaux is rocked!
McBeth misses with a straight right.
McBeth lands with a good body shot.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oh Thibodeaux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McBeth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thibodeaux doesn't seem bothered though.
Thibodeaux seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McBeth works Thibodeaux's body with a nice hook.
McBeth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McBeth misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Thibodeaux tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McBeth.
Thibodeaux throwing a counter right hand but McBeth manages to avoid it.
McBeth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Good shot there by McBeth.
McBeth throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McBeth thuds a left hand into Thibodeaux's body.
Thibodeaux drops his hands momentarily and McBeth takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McBeth moves away.
McBeth missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McBeth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McBeth. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Thibodeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mustafa McBeth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the body
and McBeth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McBeth connects with a single shot there.
McBeth lands a right hook to the body.
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on McBeth's shoulder, as McBeth tries to avoid the shot.
McBeth with a nice cross.
Thibodeaux throws a poor cross that misses
letting McBeth counter with a right hand.
McBeth misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux throwing a counter right hand but McBeth manages to avoid it.
McBeth cracks a nice hook into Thibodeaux's ribs.
A punch lands to the side of Thibodeaux 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McBeth lands a nice shot to the body.
#T4#
McBeth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thibodeaux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thibodeaux appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thibodeaux gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBeth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thibodeaux at a distance.
McBeth connects with a jab.
McBeth jabs Thibodeaux to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McBeth lands a slapping body shot.
McBeth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thibodeaux lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mustafa McBeth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McBeth 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mustafa McBeth!
Mustafa McBeth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TOF 146
Date: Aug 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Gibbons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Debonaire moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Roydell Gibbons has been cut.
Debonaire misses with a right hand
and Gibbons counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Debonaire misses with a shot to the body
and Gibbons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Debonaire misses with a hook. Gibbons ducked under it nicely.
Gibbons throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Debonaire counters with a nice uppercut.
Gibbons slips under a jab.
Gibbons definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Debonaire misses with a body shot
and Gibbons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gibbons takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Debonaire.
Gibbons scores with a jab.
Gibbons takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Debonaire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Debonaire throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Debonaire throws out a loose jab but Gibbons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gibbons lands a slapping body shot.
Debonaire looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Debonaire digs a good hook to Gibbons's body.
Debonaire misses with a body kick.
Debonaire thuds his shin into the meat of Gibbons's side.
Gibbons looks to land a left hand but Debonaire moved out of range nicely.
Gibbons loads up on a big right hand but Debonaire slips the punch.
Debonaire swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Gibbons to counter with a crisp jab.
Gibbons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Debonaire moves away from the strike by Gibbons.
Debonaire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Debonaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gibbons moves away.
Debonaire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Debonaire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gibbons doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Gibbons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gibbons misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Debonaire ducks under a wild hook from Gibbons.
Debonaire now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Debonaire lands a nice hook to Gibbons's body. Gibbons takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gibbons 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.
Debonaire cracks Gibbons with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Debonaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gibbons manages to avoid it.
Debonaire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gibbons takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gibbons scores with a punch to the head.
Debonaire takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Debonaire just misses with a punch to the body.
Gibbons avoids the body shot from Debonaire.
Gibbons was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Gibbons throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Debonaire! But no joy.
Debonaire misses with a body punch
enabling Gibbons to counter with a crisp jab.
Gibbons misses with an uppercut
and Debonaire counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Debonaire.
Gibbons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Debonaire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Debonaire's corner calls for a 1-2. Debonaire obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Debonaire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Debonaire swings widly with a right hand
and Gibbons counters with a nice uppercut.
Gibbons scores with a shot to the body.
Debonaire moves out of range as Gibbons strikes.
Debonaire throws a right hand that misses
and Gibbons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Legend Debonaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibbons throws an overhand right that lands on Debonaire's shoulder, as Debonaire tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Gibbons misses. #T4#
Debonaire slips under a jab.
Debonaire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Debonaire misses with the combination.
Debonaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gibbons.
Debonaire misses with a body kick.
Gibbons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Debonaire momentarily.
Gibbons changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Debonaire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gibbons connects with a body shot that sends Debonaire's belly button to the back.
Debonaire takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gibbons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T5#
Debonaire throws a low kick, looking for Gibbons's leg but Gibbons calmly moves out of range.
Debonaire connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Debonaire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gibbons on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Gibbons.#KD#
Gibbons drops Debonaire with a beautiful combination! Debonaire stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gibbons is looking for the KO!#ROC#Debonaire is rocked!
Nice body punch from Debonaire.
Debonaire is still on wobbly legs! Can Gibbons finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gibbons slips a straight right by Debonaire.
Gibbons throwing a counter right hand but Debonaire manages to avoid it.
Debonaire seems to have recovered his senses.
Debonaire throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Gibbons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gibbons lands a nice shot to the body.
#KD#
Gibbons feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Debonaire sprawling to the canvas! Debonaire rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gibbons finish him?!
Debonaire looks to land a right hand but Gibbons moved out of range.
Gibbons seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Debonaire with a nice cross.#T6#
Gibbons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Debonaire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gibbons throws out a loose jab but Debonaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gibbons misses with a two punch combination.
Debonaire only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gibbons is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gibbons throws an off balance right hand
and Debonaire counters with a straight right hand.
Debonaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Gibbons is just out of range.
Gibbons cracks Debonaire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Debonaire misses the target.
A head kick misses from Debonaire.
Gibbons scores with a hook to the body. Debonaire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slow jab from Debonaire misses its intended target.
Debonaire misses with a right hand #KD#
and Gibbons counters with a crisp right hand that drops Debonaire! Gibbons lets Debonaire back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Gibbons blocks a jab.#T7#
Debonaire motions for Gibbons to come forward. Debonaire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Debonaire moves away from the strike by Gibbons.
Debonaire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Debonaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Gibbons is just out of range.
Gibbons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Debonaire.
Gibbons scores with a body shot.
Gibbons lands with a cross.
Debonaire drops his hands momentarily and Gibbons takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gibbons throws a shot to the body.
Debonaire looks winded!
Gibbons lands a lovely overhand right.
Gibbons steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Debonaire is out on his feet! Gibbons sets himself and nearly takes Debonaire's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roydell Gibbons!
An out of breath Roydell Gibbons thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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