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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
ENIGMA 36
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Ironside misses with a straight right.
Ironside uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaori.
Ironside throws a hook but Kaori avoids it easily.
Ironside ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaori moves away.
Ironside lands with a straight right. Kaori didn't see that one coming.
Kaori throws a hook but Ironside blocks it.
Ironside lunges at Kaori with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kaori's hand.
Kaori misses with a body shot.
Ironside fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kaori moves out of range as Ironside strikes.
Ironside keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kaori keeps the fight on the outside.
A slow jab from Ironside misses its intended target.
Ironside slips a jab from Kaori.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ironside rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kaori moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ironside misses with a looping right.
Kaori darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ironside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Kaori.
Kaori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ironside throws out the jab.
Kaori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Ironside blocks the leg kick.
Ironside tried to counter with a leg kick but Kaori avoided it.
Ironside avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Ironside scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kaori throws a leg kick but Ironside moved away.
A big left from Kaori misses.
Kaori keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ironside.
Kaori loads up on a big right hand but Ironside slips the punch.
Ironside throwing a counter right hand but Kaori manages to avoid it.
A big right from Kaori misses.
Ironside lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ironside misses the target.
An inside leg kick from Kaori misses.
Kaori scores with a jab to the body.
Kaori 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 Ironside on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ironside looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaori is just out of range.
Kaori throws a lazy right hand but Ironside sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ironside misses with a straight left.
Ironside bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Ironside misses.
Bjorn Ironside seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Ironside blocks the leg kick.
Kaori lands with a hook. Ironside tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ironside throws a jab when Kaori was well out of range.
Kaori ducks right into an uppercut from Ironside.
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!
Ironside is looking to chop away at Kaori's legs. #T2#
Ironside throws out a loose jab but Kaori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ironside takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ironside throws a jab when Kaori was well out of range.
Ironside ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaori moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Ironside. That snapped Kaori's head back.
Kaori cracks Ironside with a good jab.
Ironside blocks a jab.
Ironside loads up on a big right hand but Kaori slips the punch.
Good exchange - Kaori coming out on top.
Ironside scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ironside connects with a crisp jab.
Ironside throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaori.
Kaori blocks a jab.
Kaori looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kaori throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ironside sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ironside misses with a low kick as Kaori jumps back.
Ironside throws an overhand right that lands on Kaori's shoulder, as Kaori tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaori slips a jab from Ironside.
Some bone on bone action there as Ironside checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kaori lands a really nice looking cross but Ironside seems unphased.
Ironside pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kaori is out of range and Ironside settles back down.
Ironside is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kaori throws a big shot that misses.
Ironside swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Ironside dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ironside scores with a body shot.
Ironside misses with a hook. Kaori ducked under it nicely.
Kaori on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kaori throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaori wants to land a leg kick but Ironside is out of range.
It looked like Ironside wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ironside just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaori appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ironside misses with a body shot.
Kaori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ironside.
A jab from Kaori misses.
Nice straight punches there by Ironside. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ironside.
A lazy left from Ironside finds it's target.
Kaori uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ironside.
Ironside throws a shot from downtown. Kaori moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Ironside misses.
Ironside pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Ironside.
Ironside sizes up Kaori with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kaori slips a straight right by Ironside.
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!
Kaori takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ironside moves out of range as Kaori strikes.
Kaori darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kaori connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ironside is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaori can do to turn this around?#T1#
Kaori keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ironside uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaori.
Ironside tries to clinch up but Kaori circles away and keeps his distance.
Ironside looks to land a combination but Kaori avoids it well.
Kaori throws a lazy right hand but Ironside sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kaori throws the left hand but Ironside avoids the punch easily.
Kaori lands a nice hook to Ironside's body. Ironside takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kaori clobbers Ironside with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ironside looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaori is just out of range.
Kaori misses with a low kick.
Kaori circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Kaori was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kaori finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ironside uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaori.
Kaori throws a big shot that misses.
Kaori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ironside moves away.
Ironside scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kaori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ironside.
Ironside throws a shot from downtown. Kaori moves away and avoids it.
Kaori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ironside throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Ironside loads up on a big right hand but Kaori slips the punch.
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!
Ironside takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Ironside.
Ironside displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaori throws out the jab.
It looked like Ironside wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kaori wants to slow Ironside down by chopping away at his legs.
Ironside misses with an uppercut.
Kaori looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kaori throws a good cross that connects.
Kaori misses with a straight left.
A bone on bone clash there as Kaori blocks the leg kick.
Ironside is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kaori throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big right from Ironside misses.
Kaori throws out a counter right but Ironside avoids it with no problem.
Ironside looks to land a left hand but Kaori moved out of range nicely.
Kaori throws a body shot but no joy.
Ironside half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ironside scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ironside lands a body shot.
Ironside lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ironside is looking to clinch.
Kaori finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL#
Ironside rushes Kaori and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Ironside dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kaori lands a nice shot that snaps Ironside's head back.
Ichioka Kaori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ironside bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kaori's head.
Ironside keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ironside throws a big shot that misses.
Kaori takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kaori throws a low kick but Ironside moves out of range easily.
Ironside displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaori throws out the jab.
Kaori connects with a right hand. Ironside shakes it off.
Kaori staying out of range there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ironside scores with the left hand. Kaori knows he should have avoided that one.
A cross from Kaori lands.
Kaori throws the left hand but Ironside avoids the punch easily.
Kaori avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ironside throws a combination. Kaori tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kaori checks a low kick from Ironside.
Ironside waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaori.
A bone on bone clash there as Kaori blocks the leg kick.
Ironside fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaori manages to avoid it.
Ironside wants to clinch.#T1#
Kaori throws a jab but it's blocked by Ironside.
Ironside scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kaori in his tracks.
Kaori scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ironside. Kaori does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Ironside throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot by Kaori.
Bjorn Ironside is winning the standup battle so far.
Ironside misses with a hook. Kaori ducked under it nicely.
Kaori attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bjorn Ironside is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kaori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ironside.
Ironside was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kaori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaori ducks under a wild hook from Ironside.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kaori might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ironside has got the better of the exchanges.
Kaori misses with a low kick.
Kaori throws a hook to the side of Ironside's head but Ironside sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kaori shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kaori with a hook.
Donk. Ironside catches Kaori right on the button with a cross.
Jab by Kaori.
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!
Ironside slips under a jab.
Kaori motions for Ironside to come forward. Kaori throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Ironside checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ironside's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kaori connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ironside scrambles back to his feet.
Ironside throws a shot from downtown. Kaori moves away and avoids it.
Ironside misses with a hook.
Ironside throws the left hand but Kaori avoids the punch easily.
Nice body punch from Kaori.
Kaori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ironside misses with the combination.
Kaori staying out of range there.
It seemed like Kaori was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kaori misses with a hook.
Ironside is looking to counter punch.
Ironside blocks a leg kick.
Ironside slips under a jab.
Ironside checks a leg kick nicely.
Ironside jabs Kaori right on the nose. Kaori blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ironside takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kaori swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ironside.
Ironside waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaori.
Ironside dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Kaori misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ichioka Kaori.
Well Ironside 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn Ironside!
A relieved looking Bjorn Ironside thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Ichioka Kaori stepped up to the mic, saying '6.6'. |
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Event:
DMMA 33: Grimes vs Nadadora
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Risin misses the jab.
Drake throws a sloppy body shot
and Risin counters with a straight right hand.
Risin sizes up Drake with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Risin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#KD2#
Risin lands a left and a right that send Drake crashing to the mat, dazed. Risin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Drake is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake loads up on a big right hand but Risin slips the punch.
Oh Drake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Risin moves out of range as Drake strikes.
Risin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Drake uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Drake throws a series of punches but Risin moves out of range.
Risin jabs at Drake's body.
Risin misses with a right hand
and Drake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drake seems to have got his legs back now.
Drake loads up on a big right hand but Risin slips the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Risin.
Drake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Risin circles away quickly and effectively.
Risin misses with a low kick as Drake jumps back.
Drake gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Risin gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Drake is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Mojo Risin!
Mr Mojo Risin took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
DMMA 32: Murphy vs Lauzon
Date: Aug 04, 2021 |
#R1#
A jab from Van Asch does it's job there.#CUT#It looks like Arturo Del Torro has been cut.
Del Torro misses with a hook to the body
and Van Asch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Asch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Del Torro.
Van Asch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Del Torro throws out the jab.
Van Asch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Van Asch scores with a sloppy right hand. Del Torro should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Van Asch.
Van Asch looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Van Asch misses with a body shot
letting Del Torro counter with a right hand.
Del Torro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Asch.
Del Torro misses with a straight left.
Van Asch slips a jab from Del Torro.
Van Asch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Van Asch clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Del Torro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Del Torro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Del Torro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Van Asch just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Del Torro.
Del Torro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big right from Del Torro misses.
Van Asch dips to his left and cracks Del Torro with an uppercut!
Van Asch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Asch throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Asch misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Del Torro to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Asch tests Del Torro's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#That has opened up Arturo Del Torro's cut even more.
A slow jab from Van Asch misses its intended target.
Van Asch misses with a lunging right hand
and Del Torro counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Del Torro lands a nice hook to Van Asch's body. Van Asch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Asch walks into a stiff left hand from Del Torro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Asch defending well as Del Torro loads up on a big left hand.
Del Torro misses with a hook.#CL2#
Del Torro closes the distance and clinches.
Van Asch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Del Torro struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Asch controls his hands.
Del Torro throws a head punch that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Van Asch.
Del Torro lands with a right to the head.
Van Asch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Del Torro backwards. #BC2#
Del Torro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Del Torro just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Del Torro.#T3#
Van Asch throws the left hand but Del Torro avoids the punch easily.
Van Asch dips to his left and cracks Del Torro with an uppercut!
Van Asch slips under a jab from Del Torro.
Van Asch moves away from the strike by Del Torro.
Del Torro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Del Torro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Asch has time to react.
Del Torro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Asch counters with a one-two to the body.
Arturo Del Torro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Torro throws a sloppy body shot
and Van Asch counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Van Asch misses
and Del Torro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Del Torro wants to clinch up but Van Asch keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Van Asch misses with a left hand
and Del Torro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Del Torro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van Asch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Del Torro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Del Torro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Asch throws a body punch but Del Torro moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Del Torro! But no joy.
Del Torro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Asch's head backwards.
Del Torro looks to throw the jab but Van Asch is out of range.
Van Asch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Asch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good shot there by Van Asch.#CUT#The cut above Arturo Del Torro's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Asch connects with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Koos Van Asch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arturo Del Torro'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#
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Asch. Del Torro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Del Torro connects with a nice looking jab.
Del Torro looks to land a left hand but Van Asch moved out of range nicely.
Del Torro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Asch on the side of the head.
Van Asch throws a combination that misses
and Del Torro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Del Torro avoids the body shot from Van Asch.
Del Torro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch throws a sloppy head kick
and Del Torro counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Van Asch is rocked!
Van Asch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Asch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh Van Asch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Del Torro.#T1#
Van Asch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Asch seems to have got his legs back now.
Del Torro misses with a hook
and Van Asch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Asch throws a sloppy head kick and Del Torro moves out of range easily.
Del Torro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Asch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Del Torro.
Del Torro thuds his right hand into Van Asch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Del Torro misses with an uppercut.
Del Torro cracks Van Asch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Del Torro misses with a looping right.
Del Torro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Asch scores with a kick to the body.
#T2#
Del Torro throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Asch counters with a left to the body.
Van Asch moves out of range as Del Torro strikes.
Van Asch throws a quick counter head kick but Del Torro was just out of range.
Van Asch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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!#CL#
Van Asch drives through and clinches with Del Torro against the cage.
Van Asch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Asch throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Del Torro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Asch backwards.
Del Torro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Asch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Asch lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Del Torro manages to break the clinch.
Del Torro misses with a straight left.
Van Asch tries to clinch but Del Torro is having none of it. #T3#
Good shot there by Del Torro.
Van Asch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Del Torro.
Del Torro misses with a hook.
Van Asch misses with a jab to the body
and Del Torro counters with a right hand to the body.
Del Torro looks to land a left hand but Van Asch moved out of range nicely.
Van Asch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Del Torro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Asch throws a sloppy head kick
and Del Torro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Asch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Del Torro.
Del Torro throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Asch.
Del Torro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Del Torro in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T4#
Van Asch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arturo Del Torro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Del Torro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Del Torro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Del Torro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Asch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Del Torro just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromVan Asch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Torro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Del Torro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Del Torro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van Aschs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Van Asch walks into a left hand.
Van Asch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Van Asch slips under a jab.
It looked like Van Asch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Del Torro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arturo Del Torro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Van Asch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Del Torro's corner calls for a 1-2. Del Torro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Van Asch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Asch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Del Torro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Van Asch moves into the clinch successfully.
Van Asch has Del Torro pushed against the cage.
Del Torro lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch can't find room to land a body shot as Del Torro controls the action.
Van Asch tries a body shot but Del Torro blocks it.
Van Asch struggles to land a body shot inside as Del Torro controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Del Torro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Asch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Van Asch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Del Torro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Asch misses with some punches.
Van Asch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Asch working aggressively here.
Del Torro is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Asch has double underhooks.
Del Torro swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Del Torro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Asch backwards.
Del Torro can't find room to land a body shot as Van Asch controls the action.
Van Asch is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Del Torro is keeping busy.
Del Torro is working Van Asch over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Del Torro.
Del Torro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Del Torro misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Del Torro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Del Torro throws a looping overhand right but Van Asch ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Van Asch misses with a body punch
#KD2#
and Del Torro counters with a crisp right hand that drops Van Asch! Del Torro lets Van Asch back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Asch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Asch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Van Asch swings widly with a right hand
#KD2#
and Del Torro counters with a nice right hand that sends Van Asch toppling to the canvas! Van Asch scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Del Torro finish him?!
A head kick from Van Asch lands but Del Torro takes it in his stride.
Van Asch misses with a right hand
and Del Torro counters with a huge left! Van Asch is in big trouble! He's backing up but Del Torro isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Van Asch from any more damage. A dominating finish by Del Torro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturo Del Torro!
A very excited looking Arturo Del Torro 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:
BKFC - 185/205 Bracket Round 2
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Steve changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barbosa tries to avoid it but Steve manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barbosa to the ground. Barbosa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steve shoots in but Barbosa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barbosa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steve doesn't seem bothered though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steve.
Junior Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pooky Steve.
Steve shoots in for a takedown but Barbosa shows good takedown defense.
Steve looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Steve tries to clinch but Barbosa is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Steve shoots in and bounces Barbosa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Barbosa is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Steve throws a strike but Barbosa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Steve wants to get back to his feet but Barbosa passes into half guard.
Steve is doing well to control the position and prevent Barbosa from advancing to side control.
Steve wants to control but Barbosa is keeping busy.
#T2#
Steve wants to improve his position but Barbosa is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Steve is trying to stand back up but Barbosa is controlling him
Barbosa is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Steve is trying to control but Barbosa manages to pass to mount!
Steve is desperately trying to improve his position but Barbosa has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Barbosa content just to control the position here.
Steve is looking to get to half guard.
Barbosa content just to control the position here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barbosa's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa continues to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Barbosa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Steve moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Steve misses with a takedown attempt
and Barbosa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Steve on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Steve lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been told by Barbosa's head coaches at Andy's Sweaty Men that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barbosa stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Barbosa has Steve up against the cage in a clinch.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbosa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steve is trying to pull guard but Barbosa has him pressed against the cage.
Junior Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pooky Steve.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barbosa.
Steve has Barbosa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barbosa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve wants to break free but Barbosa has control.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steve can do to turn this around?
Barbosa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Steve tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Steve jumps guard but Barbosa stands there with Steve around his waist. Steve gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Steve blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Steve breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steve avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Junior Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Barbosa slaps away a takedown attempt from Steve, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Steve looking to score a takedown here. Barbosa is defending well but Steve drives through and ends up in Barbosa's guard.
Junior Barbosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steve stopping the sweep attempt from Barbosa.
Barbosa is working hard here to advance position.
Barbosa is controlling Steve's posture.
Steve stops Barbosa from standing up. #T3#
Barbosa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Steve slips nicely into half guard.#SU2#
Steve decides to stand and escape the position.
Pooky Steve is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steve doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbosa circles away.
Steve moves out of range of the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steve.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
Steve blocks a jab.
And Steve responds with a good body kick, but Barbosa manages to step out the way in time.#T4#
Steve gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Pooky Steve has been cut.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
#KD#
Barbosa lands a big right hand that sends Steve crashing to the mat! Barbosa stays standing though and waves Steve back to his feet!#ROC#Steve is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steve misses with a takedown
and Barbosa counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Steve out cold! What a finish! Barbosa is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Junior Barbosa!
A victorious Junior Barbosa 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:
BKFC - 185/205 Bracket Round 2
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Steve digs a good hook to Murhaa's body.
Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.
Steve lands a slapping body shot.
Steve scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murhaa swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Steve swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
Steve misses with a body shot
and Murhaa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steve thinking.
Good standup being displayed there by Steve as he connects with a hook.
Steve tries to work over Murhaa's front leg with a kick but Murhaa checks it.
Murhaa misses with a lunging right hand
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Steve throws a front kick aimed at Murhaa's knee but Murhaa avoids it well.
A jab from Steve misses.
Murhaa misses with a looping right.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murhaa looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murhaa.
Steve throws out a counter right but Murhaa avoids it with no problem.
Murhaa throws a series of punches but Steve moves out of range.
Murhaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steve doesn't seem bothered though.
Stoner Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Steve 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.
Steve scores with a shot to the body.
Steve lands a slapping body shot.
Murhaa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Steve misses its intended target.
Steve lands a nice shot that snaps Murhaa's head back.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Steve scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Steve swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Murhaa.
Steve misses with a jab to the body
enabling Murhaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Steve thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Murhaa blocks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Murhaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Murhaa's shoulder, as Murhaa tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Steve punishes Murhaa's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot by Steve.
Steve lands with a shot to the body.
Steve looks to land a right hand but Murhaa moved out of range.
Murhaa misses with a double jab.
Murhaa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Steve.
Murhaa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Murhaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Murhaa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steve.
Steve throws a hook but Murhaa blocks it.
Murhaa throwing a counter right hand but Steve manages to avoid it.
Murhaa tests Steve's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Steve was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murhaa loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.#T3#
Murhaa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steve with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice cross by Murhaa.
Steve looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Murhaa misses its target.
Sloppy strikes from Murhaa. Those never looked like landing.
Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murhaa is looking to counter punch.
Steve throws a series of punches but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Murhaa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murhaa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murhaa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steve.
Murhaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murhaa throws a hook but Steve avoids it easily.#T4#
Murhaa swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Murhaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Good exchange - Steve coming out on top.
Steve looks to land a right hand but Murhaa moved out of range.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
Steve will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Murhaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steve is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Murhaa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Steve fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murhaa checks it well.
Murhaa thuds his right hand into Steve's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steve takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Murhaa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Murhaa misses its target.
Steve misses with a low kick.
Steve throws a leg kick but Murhaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murhaa is looking for a counter combo.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stoner Steve dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Steve misses with a hook.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Murhaa might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Steve misses its intended target.
Steve digs a good hook to Murhaa's body.
Murhaa 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.
Murhaa misses with a hook.
Murhaa cracks Steve with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steve slips a straight right by Murhaa.
A left lands for Steve.
Murhaa throws a series of punches but Steve avoids them all with ease.
A bone on bone clash there as Murhaa blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steve throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it.
Murhaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.
Steve lands a right hook to the body.
Murhaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murhaa.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Murhaa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Steve throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa moves out of range as Steve throws a body kick.
Murhaa takes one on the button.
Steve throws a shot to the body.
Steve scores with a body shot.
Murhaa lands a jab to the head.
Steve pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Murhaa back to the cage. Steve follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa looks to land a combination but Steve avoids it well.
Steve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steve throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve missing with a left hand there. Murhaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Murhaa loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
Steve throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steve slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murhaa misses with a hook.
Steve lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Steve lands with a straight right. Murhaa didn't see that one coming.
Steve swinging wildly here.
Steve throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murhaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murhaa defending well as Steve loads up on a big left hand.
Murhaa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhaa.
Steve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhaa.
Murhaa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Steve scores with a body shot.
Murhaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steve throws a chopping leg kick but Murhaa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Steve takes one to the chin there.
Steve throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slow jab from Steve misses its intended target.
Steve swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.
Murhaa is looking to counter punch.
Murhaa looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
Steve misses with a hook. Murhaa ducked under it nicely.
Steve scoring well with a low kick there.
Steve throws a leg kick but Murhaa moved away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steve darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murhaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Murhaa punishes Steve's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Steve throws a right hand that misses
and Murhaa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big left from Steve misses.
Murhaa throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Stoner Steve seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murhaa looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
Murhaa slips under a jab from Steve.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Steve wants to slow Murhaa down by chopping away at his legs.
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a right hand
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steve connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Steve throws a leg kick but Murhaa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Murhaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stoner Steve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Murhaa's shoulder, as Murhaa tries to avoid the shot.
Murhaa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steve connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Steve misses the jab.
Murhaa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#ROC2#Murhaa is rocked!
Steve misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steve throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh Murhaa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steve throws out a leg kick but Murhaa moves out of range and Steve only half commits.
Murhaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murhaa seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Steve.
Murhaa swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Murhaa defending well as Steve loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Murhaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steve lands a jab to the head.
Steve thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steve takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murhaa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steves jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
A telegraphed right hand from Murhaa misses the target.
Steve connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murhaa's hands.
Steve slips under a jab from Murhaa.
Steve scores with a jab to the head.
Steve tests Murhaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steve slips a jab from Murhaa.
Steve lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A jab from Steve misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
Steve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murhaa.
Stoner Steve is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Murhaa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Steve lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Steve takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Murhaa looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Murhaa digs a good body shot into Steve's ribs.
Steve cracks a nice hook into Murhaa's ribs.
Murhaa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steve.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Murhaa missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve slips under a jab.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Steve lands a right hook to the body.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab. #T3#
Murhaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steve.
Steve connects with a body shot that sends Murhaa's belly button to the back.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Steve looks to land a right hand but Murhaa moved out of range.
Steve moves out of range as Murhaa strikes.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Murhaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steve.
A jab from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Steve swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Murhaa dips to his left and cracks Steve with an uppercut!
Steve throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murhaa jabs Steve to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Murhaa. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steve connects with a right hand. Murhaa shakes it off.
Murhaa throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve lands with a nice combination. Murhaa backs away looking to recover.
A left lands for Steve.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Steve misses.
Murhaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steve darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Murhaa swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa throws a good cross that connects.
Steve with a hook.
Steve throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Phol Murhaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murhaa slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stoner Steve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steve 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stoner Steve!
Stoner Steve thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
IXF XLVIII
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Vasiliev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Vasiliev moves into the clinch.
Vargas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vargas.
Vasiliev misses with a body punch.
Vargas misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Vargas fails to land.
Vargas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vargas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vasiliev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Vasiliev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vasiliev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vargas.
Nice uppercut lands for Vargas. That snapped Vasiliev's head back.
#CUT#It looks like Timur Vasiliev has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasiliev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vargas.
Vargas thuds his right hand into Vasiliev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vasiliev lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Arturo Vargas has been cut.#T1##CL2#
Vasiliev has managed to clinch.
Vasiliev pushes Vargas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vasiliev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vasiliev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Vasiliev.
Vargas throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vargas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vargas gets through Vasiliev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vasiliev tries to throw a body punch but Vargas avoids it by throwing Vasiliev back against the cage.
Vargas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vasiliev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vargas throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vargas.
Vargas working aggressively here.
Vargas lands 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!
Vasiliev blocking some punches.
Vargas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Vasiliev breaks the clinch.
#KD2#
Vasiliev feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vargas sprawling to the canvas! Vargas rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Vasiliev finish him?!
#ROC2#Vargas is rocked!#T2#
Vargas bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Vasiliev comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Vargas falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Vargas was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Timur Vasiliev!
Timur Vasiliev is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Timur Vasiliev 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:
ENIGMA 32
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Noeigati swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Steve takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Noeigati misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
Noeigati lands with an uppercut that bounces Steve off the cage and back into range.
Noeigati lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Noeigati looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Noeigati pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noeigati takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Noeigati walks into a straight right hand from Steve.#CUT2#It looks like Benjamin Noeigati has been cut.
Noeigati darts in trying to clinch
and Noeigati takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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 punch lands to the side of Steve 's head but he takes it in his stride.#KD2#
Steve lands a big uppercut and Noeigati crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Noeigati looks OK. Steve waves Noeigati back to his feet!#ROC2#Noeigati is rocked!
Steve works Noeigati's body with a nice hook.
Oh Noeigati is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Noeigati walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Steve swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stephen Steve!
A relieved looking Stephen Steve 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:
CWC 229
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Iain Tower! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Terje Warholm!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Tower takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Warholm successfully pulls guard.
Warholm controls Tower momentarily but Tower frees himself.
Tower 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.
Warholm seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tower tries to free his leg and advance position but Warholm is retaining full guard.
Warholm is trying to control the position but Tower postures up.
Tower will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tower trying to control but Warholm is working from the bottom.
Warholm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warholm 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.
Warholm pulls Tower in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Tower tries to free his leg and advance position but Warholm is retaining full guard.
Tower trying to control the position from guard on top but Warholm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tower is really struggling to control Warholm but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warholm looking to control.
Tower tries to free his leg and advance position but Warholm is retaining full guard. #T2#
Tower trying to control the position from guard on top but Warholm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tower pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warholm is keeping the position for now.
Warholm managing to control the position.
Tower trying to control but Warholm is working from the bottom.
Warholm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tower is pushing down on Warholm's leg trying to pass to half guard. Warholm is fighting to maintain full guard but Tower has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Warholm is controlling Tower's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Tower is trying to work for a kimura but Warholm is defending well.
#SUB#
Tower is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Warholm defends it well. #SUB#
Tower is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Warholm tries to roll over but Tower keeps him under control.#SUB#
Tower is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Warholm sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Warholm is looking for a sweep. Tower is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tower is looking to advance position but Warholm won't allow it. #SUB#
Tower is working for a kimura but Warholm is defending it quite comfortably.
Tower wants to pass to mount but Warholm is defending the position.
Tower is working hard here to advance position.
Tower prevents Warholm from improving his position.#T5#
Warholm wants to control but Tower is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tower works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tower (3) vs (0) Warholm#SUB#
Tower looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Warholm really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Tower has hold of Warholm's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Warholm manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Warholm is trying to escape the mount.
#T6#
Warholm keeps trying to improve his position.
Tower is trying to take his opponent's back.
Warholm has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Tower (6) vs (0) Warholm
Warholm rolls, trying to escape but Tower keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Warholm is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tower gets his way!
#SUB#
Tower is looking for a choke. Warholm gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Warholm manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tower (6) vs (2) Warholm#T7#
Warholm wants to control from the top but Tower keeps moving.
Warholm is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Warholm is pushing down on Tower's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tower is fighting to maintain full guard but Warholm has managed to sneak the leg through.
Warholm is keen to just control but Tower is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tower is trying to control but can't.
Warholm is trying to control. Tower wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T8#
Tower wants to sweep but Warholm has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tower (6) vs (5) Warholm
Warholm working away.
Tower is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Tower is trying to escape the position but Warholm is controlling the position.
Tower struggling a bit here.
Tower regains half guard.#T9#
Tower is looking to improve his position.
Warholm trying to control the action but Tower is working from the bottom.
Tower regains full guard. Nicely done.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tower holds on and takes a little breather.
Warholm advances to half guard.
Warholm looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Warholm 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.
#T10#
Tower controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Warholm slows the pace down in half guard.
Tower is staying active underneath Warholm, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T11#
Tower holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Tower trying to control from the bottom.
Warholm trying to pass the guard but Tower defending well. #SUB#
Tower actively working from the bottom here.
Tower is trying to control but can't.
Warholm is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tower (6) vs (8) Warholm
Warholm controlling his opponent.
Tower working to try and regain half guard.
#T12#
Tower tries to lock up and control but Warholm gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Warholm takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tower wants to control but Warholm is having none of it.
Tower prevents Warholm from taking his back.
Tower tries to lock up and control but Warholm gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Warholm controlling from mount. #T13#
Tower has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Warholm's lack of action.
Tower is trying to maintain the position but Warholm is very close to passing his half guard.
Tower tries to roll over but Warholm keeps him under control.#SUB#
Tower actively working from the bottom here.
Tower gets full guard.
Tower pulls Warholm in to control the position.
Warholm stays in close to Tower's body and controls the position. #T14#
Warholm wants to control from the top but Tower keeps moving.
Warholm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tower is keeping the position for now.
Warholm wants to control from the top but Tower keeps moving.
Warholm stays in close to Tower's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Tower escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Warholm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Warholm wins on points by 8 to 6.
Terje Warholm gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CWC 219
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Hercules Fortier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Iain Tower!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Tower drives through and clinches with Fortier against the cage.
#TD#
Fortier turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fortier manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fortier (4) vs (0) Tower
Tower is looking for a sweep.
Tower sneaks back into half guard.
Tower is looking for a sweep. Fortier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Fortier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tower doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fortier. #SUB#
Fortier wants to work for an arm triangle but Tower is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tower is defending against the submission attempts here by Fortier.
Fortier is pressing down on Tower's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tower is holding on for now. #T1#
Tower is looking to control Fortier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tower avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Fortier is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Tower still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Tower has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fortier (4) vs (4) Tower
Fortier is trying to improve his position.
Fortier manages to get back to half guard.
Tower trying to control the action but Fortier is working from the bottom.
Tower passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (4) vs (7) Tower#T2#
Fortier tries to lock up and control but Tower gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tower can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fortier is looking to escape.
Fortier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fortier is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tower takes Fortier's back. Score +3 for taking back: Fortier (4) vs (10) Tower
Tower gets his hands free as Fortier looks to control. #SUB2#
Tower tightening his grip on Fortier, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Tower is looking for the choke from the back position but Fortier is controlling his hands well.
Tower is hanging on to Fortier's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Tower looking for the RNC. #T3#
I really don't envy Fortier right now.
#SUB2#
Tower is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Fortier is defending well though. Tower let's go of the attempt for now.
Fortier tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fortier rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tower is just content to waste time from the top position. Fortier takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Fortier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tower looking to pass the guard.
Tower trying to control but Fortier is working from the bottom. #T4#
Fortier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tower trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Fortier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tower doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tower manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tower trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fortier looking to control.
#SUB2#
Tower drops back looking for a leg! Fortier is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fortier manages to kick Tower off! Tower jumps back into Fortier's guard.
Tower wants to pass the guard but Fortier is keeping the position.#T5#
Tower advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (4) vs (13) Tower
Fortier tries to buck Tower off but Tower is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Fortier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fortier is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tower's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Fortier's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Tower is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fortier defends it well. #SUB#
Fortier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Tower passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fortier! Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (4) vs (16) Tower
Tower moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Fortier (4) vs (19) Tower
Tower is trying to stick to Fortier's back but Fortier is turning into Tower. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tower's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fortier. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (6) vs (19) Tower
Tower trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Fortier is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tower is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tower has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (6) vs (21) Tower
Tower tries to free his leg and advance position but Fortier is retaining full guard. #T7##SUB#
Fortier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fortier keeping full guard, as Tower tries to pass.
Tower being controlled here momentarily.
Tower trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fortier is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (8) vs (21) Tower
Tower is trying to control the position but Fortier postures up. #SUB#
Fortier has gone for a leg lock! Tower slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fortier's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (8) vs (23) Tower#SUB#
Fortier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tower doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tower manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T8#
Fortier keeping full guard, as Tower tries to pass. #SUB#
Fortier looking for a guillotine here but Tower defends easily.
#SUB#
Fortier is looking for a triangle but Tower pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Tower drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fortier looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fortier looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fortier! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fortier (12) vs (23) Tower
Tower holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T9#
Tower is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Fortier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tower is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tower tries to bench press Fortier off him but Fortier keeps the position. #SUB#
Fortier tries for a kimura but Tower is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Tower's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Fortier swings around for an armbar but Tower sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fortier's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (12) vs (25) Tower#SUB#
Fortier has an active guard here but Tower has managed to pass into half guard.
#T10#
Fortier is looking for a sweep. Tower is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Tower seems to be looking for submissions.
Tower is trying to control. Fortier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Tower wants to work for an arm triangle but Fortier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Tower is looking for a kimura here.
Fortier wants to control but Tower is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Tower is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T11#
Tower is thwarting Fortier's attempts to control the position.
Fortier is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Tower is pressing down on Fortier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fortier is holding on for now.
Fortier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tower works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (12) vs (28) Tower#T12#
Tower avoids the attempt from Fortier to control.
Fortier is trying desperately to improve position.
Fortier is working hard here to advance position.
Tower trying to control but Fortier is having none of it.
Tower with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Fortier regains half guard.#T13#
Tower looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fortier wants to improve his position but Tower is controlling well.
#SUB#
Fortier looking for submissions off his back.
Tower works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (12) vs (31) Tower
Fortier regains half guard.
Tower is looking to take a break and control but Fortier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tower wants to work for an arm triangle but Fortier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T14#
Tower controlling the action here.
Fortier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tower is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Fortier actively working from the bottom here.
Tower wants to take a breather but Fortier is having none of it. #SUB#
Fortier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fortier is looking for a sweep. Tower is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fortier is trying to control but can't.
Tower wants to pass the guard but Fortier is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tower wins on points by 31 to 12.
After winning the bout, Iain Tower 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:
BKFC - 205 Bracket
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Steve connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ishinoba. Ishinoba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steve darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ishinoba throws a leg kick but Steve sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ishinoba stuns Steve with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steve keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ishinoba throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ishinoba slips a jab and a cross from Steve.
Ishinoba changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ishinoba takes one on the button.
Ishinoba doesn't manage to clinch there - Steve circles away.
Steve throws a low kick but Ishinoba moves out of range easily.
Ishinoba throws a counter combo.
Ishinoba checks a leg kick.
Steve throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Ishinoba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ishinoba checks a leg kick nicely.
Steve scores with a decent looking hook.
Ishinoba takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Ishinoba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#ROC#Ishinoba is rocked!
Ishinoba drops his hands momentarily. Steve doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Ishinoba staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Ishinoba doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stoner Steve!
During a confident post fight interview, Stoner Steve thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA 23: Dracula vs Rakosi
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
O Malley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Del Torro under the eye.#CUT2#It looks like Arturo Del Torro has been cut.
A slow jab from O Malley misses its intended target.
O Malley scores with a head kick. Del Torro tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jab from O Malley.
O Malley throws a hook but Del Torro avoids it easily.
Del Torro 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.
O Malley lands with a straight right. Del Torro didn't see that one coming.
Del Torro looks to land a left hand but O Malley moved out of range nicely.
O Malley slips under a jab.
Del Torro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Del Torro misses the target.
O Malley tries to land a front kick but Del Torro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
O Malley moves out of range of the strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - O Malley finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Del Torro moves out of range as O Malley strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Del Torro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
O Malley blocks a jab.
O Malley misses with a hook
and Del Torro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Del Torro takes one on the button.
Del Torro loads up on a big right hand but O Malley slips the punch.
Del Torro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice shot lands for O Malley.
O Malley swings widly with a right hand
and Del Torro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Del Torro slips under a jab from O Malley.
Del Torro misses with a hook.
O Malley misses with a hook to the body
and Del Torro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big right from Del Torro misses.
O Malley misses with an uppercut.
Del Torro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Del Torro.
O Malley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Del Torro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
O Malley connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Malley is looking to slow Del Torro down with leg kicks. #T2#
Del Torro misses with an uppercut.
Del Torro on the wrong end of a nice jab.
O Malley is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Del Torro had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Del Torro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Del Torro throws a jab but it's blocked by O Malley.
O Malley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
O Malley connects with a leg kick.
O Malley throws a jab but it's blocked by Del Torro.
O Malley throws a head kick that misses.
Del Torro is really struggling to find his range with his punches. O Malley's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The fighters circle momentarily. O Malley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A solid body kick from O Malley.
O Malley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#Arturo Del Torro's cut is getting worse.
A slow jab from Del Torro misses its intended target.
Del Torro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Del Torro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
O Malley has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
O Malley misses with a double jab
and O Malley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
A swing and a miss from O Malley.
Del Torro checks a low kick from O Malley.
Del Torro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Del Torro throws a looping overhand right but O Malley ducks down to avoid it.
O Malley throws a lazy uppercut
and Del Torro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Del Torro throws out a loose jab but O Malley uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Malley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
O Malley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
O Malley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Del Torro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
O Malley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Del Torro.
O Malley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
O Malley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Malley throws a hook but Del Torro avoids it easily.
Del Torro throwing a counter right hand but O Malley manages to avoid it.
O Malley loads up on a big right hand but Del Torro slips the punch.
O Malley lands a two punch combo.
Del Torro swings widly with a right hand
letting O Malley counter with a right hand. #T4#
O Malley throws an overhand right that lands on Del Torro's shoulder, as Del Torro tries to avoid the shot.
Sean O Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Malley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
O Malley swings widly with a right hand
and Del Torro counters with a stiff right hand.
O Malley misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Del Torro misses its target.
Del Torro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Del Torro moves out of range as O Malley strikes.
Del Torro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Del Torro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
O Malley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Del Torro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Del Torro misses with a lunging right hand
and O Malley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O Malley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
O Malley scores with a decent looking hook.
Del Torro throws a lazy uppercut
and O Malley counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean O Malley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arturo Del Torro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Del Torro defending well as O Malley loads up on a big left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by O Malley as he connects with a hook.
Nice cross by Del Torro.
Del Torro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Del Torro 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.
O Malley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Del Torro.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by O Malley.
Del Torro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sean O Malley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Del Torro throws a predictable looking body shot
and O Malley counters with a nice leg kick.
Del Torro just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from O Malley misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Del Torro drives through and clinches with O Malley against the cage.
#BC2#
O Malley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Del Torro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Del Torro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Decent striking displayed by O Malley there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Torro throws a hook but O Malley blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Malley! But no joy.#T1#
Del Torro misses the jab.
Del Torro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#Arturo Del Torro's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice body punch from O Malley.
O Malley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Del Torro moves to clinch but O Malley breaks away
and O Malley counters with a nice uppercut.
O Malley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Del Torro misses with a straight left.
O Malley scores with a jab.
O Malley misses with an uppercut. Del Torro saw that one coming.
O Malley looks to land a left hand but Del Torro moved out of range nicely.
Del Torro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from O Malley finds it's way round the side to connect with Del Torro's head.
Del Torro moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
O Malley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Malley throws the left hand but Del Torro avoids the punch easily.
Del Torro misses with a right hand
and O Malley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Del Torro throws a jab when O Malley was well out of range.
O Malley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Del Torro.
Del Torro moves out of range as O Malley strikes.
O Malley throws a right hand that Del Torro ducks under and follows up with a left that Del Torro also avoids with ease.
Del Torro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
O Malley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Del Torro sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Del Torro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Del Torro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt O Malley or not. #BC2#
O Malley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from O Malley misses.
O Malley throws a series of punches but Del Torro avoids them all with ease.
Del Torro throws a jab but it's blocked by O Malley. #T3#
Del Torro slips a jab from O Malley.
O Malley slips under a jab.
O Malley connects with a leg kick.
O Malley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Del Torro under the eye.#CUT2#Jeez, Arturo Del Torro's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Del Torro moves out of range as O Malley strikes.
Del Torro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
O Malley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Del Torro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Malley.
Del Torro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Malley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Del Torro.
Del Torro tries to move into range but O Malley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
O Malley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
O Malley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Arturo Del Torro's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sean O Malley!
Sean O Malley gave a mention to Carnage in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
ENIGMA 28
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Gizmo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ironside.
Ironside scores with a body shot.
Gizmo moves out of range of the body kick from Ironside.
Gizmo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ironside looks to land a combination but Gizmo avoids it well.
Ironside throws out a loose jab but Gizmo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gizmo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ironside defends it well.
Ironside throws a right and a left that Gizmo avoids nicely.
Bjorn Ironside seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ironside jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gizmo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ironside manages to avoid it.
Ironside throws a big shot that misses.
Gizmo defending well as Ironside loads up on a big left hand.
Ironside sets himself, and Gizmo steps forward looking for the clinch! Ironside avoids it this time.
Ironside cracks Gizmo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ironside throws a hook but Gizmo blocks it.
Ironside jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gizmo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gizmo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ironside bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gizmo 's head backwards.
Ironside bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ironside pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gizmo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Ironside - just one landing.
Ironside throws a leg kick but Gizmo moved away.
Gizmo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ironside sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Ironside throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ironside will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T1#
A cross from Ironside lands.
Gizmo misses with a hook. Ironside ducked under it nicely.
Gizmo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ironside.
Ironside misses with a straight right.
We've been told by Ironside's head coaches at Training Grounds that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gizmo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ironside on the side of the head.
Gizmo misses with a body shot.
Ironside avoids the body shot from Gizmo .
A telegraphed right hand from Ironside misses the target.
Ironside fails to land with a series of punches.
Gizmo ducks under a wild hook from Ironside.
Ironside ducks under a wild hook from Gizmo .#CL2#
Gizmo takes the fight into the clinch.
Ironside misses with the head strike.
Ironside swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ironside lands a shot to the body.
Gizmo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ironside's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ironside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gizmo .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gizmo .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gizmo blocking some punches.
#BC#
Ironside escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Gizmo slips under a jab.
Ironside uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gizmo .
Ironside stuns Gizmo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ironside misses with a hook. Gizmo ducked under it nicely.
Gizmo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ironside lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gizmo throws a jab when Ironside was well out of range.
Bjorn Ironside is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gizmo , as that shot connected.
Ironside missing with a left hand there. Gizmo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ironside walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ironside misses with a straight right.
Ironside doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gizmo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ironside takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Gizmo drives through and clinches with Ironside against the cage.
Gizmo takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gizmo blocks a body shot from Ironside.
Gizmo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ironside swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gizmo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Ironside dominated that round.
That's time! Ironside's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A big left from Ironside misses.
Gizmo lands a really nice looking cross but Ironside seems unphased.
#CL2#
Gizmo instigates a clinch.
Ironside struggles to land a body shot inside as Gizmo controls his hands.
Gizmo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gizmo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Gizmo manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Gizmo misses.
Gizmo looks to throw the jab but Ironside is out of range.
Ironside lands a jab to the nose.
Nice defenses there by Gizmo .
Gizmo tries to move into range but Ironside moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gizmo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Gizmo .
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gizmo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ironside.
Gizmo looks to land a right hand but Ironside moved out of range.
Ironside misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ironside swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gizmo checks a low kick from Ironside.
Gizmo throws out a loose jab but Ironside uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ironside throws a low kick but Gizmo moves out of range easily. #T1#
Gizmo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ironside throws a hook but Gizmo avoids it easily.
Gizmo scores with a sloppy right hand. Ironside should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Gizmo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ironside scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Gizmo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gizmo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ironside is looking to counter punch.
Ironside moves forwards but Gizmo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ironside throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ironside looks to score with a jab to the body but Gizmo is just out of range.
Gizmo feints the counter takedown.
Gizmo throws a shot from downtown. Ironside moves away and avoids it.
Ironside gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gizmo .
Ironside throws a looping overhand right but Gizmo ducks down to avoid it.
Ironside jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ironside moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gizmo lands a jab to Ironside's midsection.
Gizmo misses with a straight left.
Bjorn Ironside is winning the standup battle so far.
Ironside throws a leg kick but Gizmo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gizmo slips under a jab from Ironside.
Ironside keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T2#
Gizmo throws a shot from downtown. Ironside moves away and avoids it.
Gizmo looks to score with a jab to the body but Ironside is just out of range.
Ironside staying out of range there.
Ironside walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gizmo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ironside moves out of range as Gizmo strikes.
Ironside with a hook.
Ironside lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD2#
Gizmo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ironside to the mat! Ironside manages to get full guard.
Ironside wants to stand and escape but Gizmo is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gizmo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gizmo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ironside keeping moving, preventing Gizmo from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gizmo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gizmo throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Gizmo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ironside's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Ironside displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gizmo .
Ironside misses with a looping left.
Gizmo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ironside to score with a decent uppercut.
Gizmo throws a body shot but no joy.
Ironside slips a straight right by Gizmo .
An attempted straight right counter from Ironside misses the target.
Gizmo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ironside missing with a left hand there. Gizmo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ironside lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Ironside misses.
Ironside throws a hook to the side of Gizmo 's head but Gizmo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ironside tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gizmo paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Gizmo gets a double leg takedown into Ironside's guard.
Gizmo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gizmo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gizmo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gizmo throws a big right hand that misses.
Gizmo wants to control from the top but Ironside keeps moving.
Ironside on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ironside tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Ironside working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gizmo .
Gizmo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gizmo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gizmo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gizmo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gizmo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ironside's head.
Gizmo looking to sit in guard and control but Ironside gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ironside has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gizmo is proving hard to escape from.
Gizmo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ironside is one step ahead there. #T2#
Gizmo pulls Ironside in close to his closed guard and prevents Ironside from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ironside trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gizmo 's guard.
Ironside trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Gizmo closes the distance and pushes Ironside back into the cage.
Ironside blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ironside misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Gizmo .
I think Gizmo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Gizmo !
A very excited looking Frank Gizmo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
IXF XLII
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Vargas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Phol scores with a hook to the body. Vargas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice cross by Phol.#CUT2#It looks like Arturo Vargas has been cut.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vargas tries a body shot but Phol blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Phol fails to land.
Vargas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phol.
Vargas lands a nice uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
Phol misses with a punch on the inside.
Phol tries a body shot but Vargas blocks it.
Vargas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phols head.
Vargas lands with a right to the head.
Phol tries to throw a body punch but Vargas avoids it by throwing Phol back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vargas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vargas.
Phol will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vargas up against the cage.
Vargas lands a nice uppercut.
Vargas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Phol can't find room to land a body shot as Vargas controls the action.
Vargas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Phol misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Phol.
A head punch on the inside from Phol fails to land.
Vargas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Vargas.
Vargas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phol throws a punch but it's blocked by Vargas.
Phol tries to throw a body punch but Vargas avoids it by throwing Phol back against the cage.
Vargas lands a body punch.
Phol looks winded!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vargas.
Vargas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Phol.
Phol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Vargas on the inside.
Phol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vargas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Phol fails to land.
A short right from Vargas on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Vargas.
Vargas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Vargas.
Vargas has a couple of punches blocked by Phol.
Phol tries to work over Vargas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vargas scores with a shot to the side of Phol's head.
Phol misses with the head strike.
Vargas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vargas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Vargas.
#ROC#Phol is rocked!
Vargas has a couple of punches blocked by Phol.
Vargas blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Vargas.
Vargas creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Phol's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Phol drops to his knees and Vargas pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturo Vargas!
Arturo Vargas retains his super heavyweight title! |
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Event:
BKFC - 185 Bracket
Date: Jul 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Berry looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Steve follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Berry!
#CUT#It looks like Pooky Steve has been cut.
Berry stuffs the takedown attempt from Steve. Steve gets slowly back to his feet.
As Steve tries to get set, Berry tries to push him back and clinch up but Steve manages to avoid the attempt.
Pooky Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berry misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Steve clinches up against the cage.
We've been informed that Steve 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.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Berry just misses with a elbow thrown towards Steve's brow. #BC2#
Steve breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berry chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steve can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berry swinging wildly here.
Steve comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
No joy there for Berry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steve raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD2#
Steve feints and as Berry raises his hands in defense, Steve changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Berry is wriggling around but Steve manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Steve with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Steve not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SU2#
Steve decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steve holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Berry is trying to stall.
#T2#
Berry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Steve landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC2#
Steve breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Steve drives through with a takedown into guard.
Berry is looking to stand back up but Steve counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Berry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVR#
Berry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steve on the ground.
Steve sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Berry defending well though.
Steve is looking to advance position but Berry won't allow it.
Berry keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Steve looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Steve takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Steve stalling.
Steve is pressing down on Berry's thigh, looking to free his foot. Berry is holding on for now.
Steve slips a nice elbow through Berry's hands, connecting with Berry's forehead.
Steve passes to full mount! #T4#
Steve content just to control the position here.
Steve lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Steve moves to the back.
Steve is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Steve is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Berry with him. Berry is trying to defend but Steve has an arm under the chin now! Berry grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pooky Steve!
Pooky Steve thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Ahmad Berry spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back. Don't worry.'. |
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Event:
DMMA 22: Benedetti vs Imanari
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Conover cracks Primo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Conover just misses with a punch to the body.
Conover digs a good body shot into Primo's ribs.
Primo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Primo misses with a hook. Conover ducked under it nicely.
Conover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Primo.
Conover is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Primo.
Primo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Conover.
Conover lands with an overhand left.
Primo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Conover but Conover pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Primo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conover moves away.
Conover throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Primo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Conover was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Primo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Primo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Conover can't do much from the bottom here. #T1##SUB2#
Primo swings around for an armbar but Conover sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Primo's guard.
Primo keeping moving, preventing Conover from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Primo has his foot on Conover's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Conover works his way back into a safe position though.
Conover postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Primo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Primo has his feet on Conover's thighs here. He's pushed Conover off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Conover screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hero Primo!
Hero Primo 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:
BKFC - 155 Bracket
Date: Jun 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Vincentius fails with a takedown attempt.
Hardrada thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been hearing reports that Vincentius has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hardrada goes for a small jab and connects. Now Hardrada goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Vincentius stumbles back but Hardrada runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Vincentius to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Vincentius will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Isak Hardrada!
A very excited looking Isak Hardrada 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:
IXF XXXVIII
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Coleman clinches up against the cage.
Coleman lands an elbow just above Vargas 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Arturo Vargas has been cut.
A right handed body shot lands from Vargas.
Vargas avoids a wild elbow strike from Coleman.
Coleman misses with an elbow strike.
Vargas scores with a shot to the side of Coleman's head. #BC2#
Coleman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vargas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Coleman in his tracks. #CUT#It looks like Mizark Coleman has been cut.
Coleman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vargas swivels and escapes.
Coleman walks into a left hand.
Coleman fails with the takedown
and Vargas counters with a nice uppercut.
Coleman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vargas counters with a big left hand that crumples Coleman! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arturo Vargas!
Arturo Vargas retains his super heavyweight title!
In defeat, Mizark Coleman stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm gonna beat the shit out of my wife even worse this time! Arhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!'. |
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Event:
CACC 213
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ispa Murhapuro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Iain Tower!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Murhapuro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tower is trying to pull guard but Murhapuro has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Murhapuro decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Murhapuro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tower passes into half guard.
Murhapuro is refusing to be controlled, as Tower sits in half guard. #SUB#
Murhapuro actively working from the bottom here.
Tower is thwarting Murhapuro's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tower tries to pass the half guard into mount. Murhapuro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhapuro is looking for a sweep. Tower is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murhapuro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tower is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Murhapuro won't allow Tower to pass to mount. #SUB#
Murhapuro with the active half guard here but Tower passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Murhapuro (0) vs (3) Tower
Murhapuro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tower's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tower is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murhapuro defends it well. #SUB#
Murhapuro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tower works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Murhapuro (0) vs (6) Tower
Murhapuro is trying to escape the mount.
Murhapuro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
Tower tries to pass the half guard into mount. Murhapuro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Murhapuro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tower pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Murhapuro actively working from the bottom here.
Murhapuro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tower wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murhapuro keeps working. #SUB#
Murhapuro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tower pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Murhapuro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tower pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Murhapuro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tower pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Tower passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Murhapuro! Score +3 for passing guard: Murhapuro (0) vs (9) Tower
Tower tries to control but Murhapuro wriggling away.
Murhapuro is trying to escape the mount.
Tower looking to control but Murhapuro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tower mounts Murhapuro! Really nice guard pass there!
Murhapuro is squirming around, avoiding Tower's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Murhapuro wants to hold on but Tower pushes him away.
Murhapuro has given up his back here. Will Tower look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Murhapuro (0) vs (12) Tower#SUB2#
Tower is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Murhapuro has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Tower has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Murhapuro tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Murhapuro is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tower gets his way!
Murhapuro tries to roll but Tower sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Tower has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Murhapuro tries to break free.
#T5##SUB2#
Tower is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Murhapuro taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Tower.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Iain Tower!
Iain Tower decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 25
Date: Jun 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Yuslanovich doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brandon Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fisher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Yuslanovich drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fisher trying to remain calm as Yuslanovich controls from the top position.
Yuslanovich scoring with punches from side control.
Yuslanovich slows the pace down.
Yuslanovich wants to take a breather but Fisher manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Yuslanovich.
Yuslanovich is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Yuslanovich's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fisher is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yuslanovich postures up.
Fisher trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fisher jabs Yuslanovich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yuslanovich has his takedown stuffed
and Fisher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Fisher there.
Fisher's corner calls for a 1-2. Fisher obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC#Yuslanovich is rocked!
A left and a right from Yuslanovich both land. Nice combination.
Yuslanovich is still on wobbly legs! Can Fisher finish him?#CUT2#It looks like Brandon Fisher has been cut.
Fisher lands with a nice body punch.
Yuslanovich seems to have recovered his senses.
Fisher wants to clinch up but Yuslanovich keeps it at a distance.
Fisher lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Fisher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Fisher'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.#R2#
Yuslanovich lands with a shot to the body.
Yuslanovich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fisher.
Brandon Fisher is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Yuslanovich closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fisher to the mat! Fisher manages to get full guard.
Yuslanovich postures up in Fisher's guard and throws a big left but Fisher blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yuslanovich wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.
Yuslanovich 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.
Yuslanovich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuslanovich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yuslanovich is stalling in the full guard.
Yuslanovich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T1#
Yuslanovich engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fisher looks to land a right hand but Yuslanovich moved out of range.
Fisher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fisher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yuslanovich.
Fisher is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yuslanovich shoots in for a takedown but Fisher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fisher darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yuslanovich tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fisher swivels and escapes.
Yuslanovich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Yuslanovich or perhaps it was just good defense by Fisher, which made it look bad.
Brandon Fisher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Yuslanovich.
Fisher moves out of range as Yuslanovich strikes.
Yuslanovich thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Fisher displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yuslanovich.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fisher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on Yuslanovich's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brandon Fisher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fisher lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yuslanovich at a distance.
#KD#
Fisher lands a big right hand that sends Yuslanovich crashing to the mat! Fisher stays standing though and waves Yuslanovich back to his feet!
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!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Fisher! Yuslanovich is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Fisher!
After winning the bout, Brandon Fisher 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:
8L 79 - Smashing
Date: Jun 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Krause throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT#It looks like Jayson Tatum has been cut.
Tatum misses with a wild combination.
As Tatum backs away, Krause returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tatum is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Krause moves out of range as Tatum throws a body kick.
Krause throws a hook to the side of Tatum's head but Tatum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krause misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krause is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A cross from Krause lands.
Tatum misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tatum. Krause does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krause swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tatum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krause staying out of range there.
Krause thinks about countering with a head kick.
Krause takes a swing at Tatum's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Tatum fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Krause checks it well.
Krause throws a counter high kick but Tatum was just alert enough to avoid it.
Krause ducks under a wild hook from Tatum.
Krause has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite MMA Training in the buildup to the fight.
Krause misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tatum! But no joy.
Tatum's corner calls for a 1-2. Tatum obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tatum scores with a one two! Krause had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Kaine Krause has been cut.
Krause stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tatum avoids a kick to the body.
Tatum counters with a body kick.
Krause thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tatum if he has to take too many more of those.
Tatum throws an overhand right that lands on Krause's shoulder, as Krause tries to avoid the shot.
Krause pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Krause takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krause misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krause connects with a body shot that sends Tatum's belly button to the back.
Tatum blocks a jab.
Tatum feints a counter leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tatum.
Tatum misses with a body kick.
Krause throws a lazy head kick
and Tatum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tatum connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Krause's hands.
Tatum is looking to slow Krause down with leg kicks.
Krause lands a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jayson Tatum will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Krause's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tatum throws a lazy right hand but Krause sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tatum is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Krause lands a leg kick that knocks Tatum off balance momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Tatum. Those never looked like landing.
Tatum with a nice calf kick.#CL#
Krause has managed to clinch.
Tatum throws a punch but it's blocked by Krause.
Krause tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tatum's elbow.
Krause goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krause misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tatum blocks an elbow strike.
Krause lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tatum.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Krause as Tatum tries to tie him up. #T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tatum takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tatum trying to control the position but instead, Krause has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tatum into the ropes.
Tatum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Tatum lands with a short shot to the head.
Tatum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krause's elbow.
Krause misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krause creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tatum's defenses.
Krause blocks an uppercut.
Krause lands a nice elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Jayson Tatum's cut even more.
Krause works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Krause throws an elbow that misses.
Tatum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krause pushes off an throws an elbow but Tatum leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#T2#
Tatum is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Tatum lands a left hand.
Tatum blocks an elbow strike.
Krause misses with a punch on the inside.
Tatum blocks an elbow strike from Krause.
Tatum looking to throw knees to the head but Krause is blocking nicely.
Krause digs a right hand into Tatum's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tatum's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatum is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Krause swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krause has Tatum pressed against the ropes, preventing Tatum from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tatum prevents a body shot from Krause.
Krause lands a nice shot to the body.
Krause has a couple of punches blocked by Tatum.
Tatum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krause tries to work over Tatum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krause presses Tatum against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaine Krause dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Krause throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Krause moves forwards but Tatum connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Krause misses with the body kick
and Tatum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tatum has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tatum connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Krause looks to land a left hand but Tatum moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Krause misses.
Tatum throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Krause misses
and Tatum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krause throws out a loose jab but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tatum stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tatum lands with a hook. Krause tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kaine Krause has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tatum, as that shot connected.
Krause slips under a jab.
Tatum looks to throw the jab but Krause is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Krause.
Jayson Tatum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tatum lunges at Krause with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Krause's hand.
Jayson Tatum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tatum tries a head kick but it misses.
Tatum looks to land a body kick but Krause moved away.
Krause defending well as Tatum loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Krause closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Krause prevents Tatum from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Krause struggles to land a body shot inside as Tatum controls his hands.
Tatum blocks the elbow strike.
Krause swings wildly with an uppercut but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krause creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Krause misses with a punch on the inside.
Tatum blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krause.
Krause digs a right hand underneath Tatum's ribcage. Tatum let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tatum tries to stall but Krause uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Krause goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tatum looking to stall.
A short right from Krause.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Krause tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jayson Tatum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tatum has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Jayson Tatum!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Jayson Tatum!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Jayson Tatum!
Jayson Tatum wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Jayson Tatum thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 24
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Steve stuffs the takedown attempt from Ezzeli. Ezzeli gets slowly back to his feet.
Ezzeli shoots in but no luck this time.
Ezzeli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaqiup Ezzeli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ezzeli tries for a takedown but Steve circles away easily
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ezzeli could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ezzeli shoots in for a double leg but Steve sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steve keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steve! But no joy.#KD2#
Steve cracks Ezzeli with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ezzeli looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Steve finish him?
#ROC2#Ezzeli is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ezzeli loses concentration momentarily and Steve pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Ezzeli crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Steve finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stephen Steve!
A relieved looking Stephen Steve thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Shaqiup Ezzeli stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to Hectors Hitters gym, i will work more there to come back stronger!'. |
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