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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
APEX 12
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Mei throws a head kick that misses.
Read swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Mei's head coaches at The Devil’s Playground that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Read displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mei throws out the jab. #CL2#
Read clinches.
Read has Mei pressed against the cage, preventing Mei from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Read using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mei has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Read tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mei wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Read has him pressed against the cage.
Mei has had enough of the clinch but Read keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Mei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Read, as that shot connected.
#CL2#
Read takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mei working hard to break the clinch.
Read controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Mei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Read just leaning against Mei, taking a breather.
Mei is trying to force a seperation but Read has the dominant position.
Mei avoiding damage as Read throws knees to the body.
Mei is looking to break free of the clinch but Read has double underhooks.
Mei wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Read has him pressed against the cage.
Read landing knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Mei's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Read has Mei pushed against the cage.#BC#
Mei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Read. Those never looked like landing.
Mei is looking to counter punch.
Mei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chen Mei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Read moves into the clinch.
Mei is trying to push Read away but Read has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Mei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Read's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Read's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Read. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Read.#T2#
Read works over Mei's head and body with a nice combination.
Mei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Read forces Mei back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Mei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Read moves away from the strike by Mei.
Mei looks to throw the jab but Read is out of range. #CL2#
Read has managed to clinch.
Read dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Read.
Come on Read - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Read manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Read with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T3#
Mei tries to circle away but Read has him pinned against the cage.
Read leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Mei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mei walks into a straight right hand from Read.#CL2#
Read moves into the clinch successfully.
Read is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mei dodges an elbow strike from Read.
Read pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mei tries to break the clinch but Read is controlling the position.
Read is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mei wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Read has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Mei looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Read is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC#
Mei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Read looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick by Mei misses
and Read counters with a straight right hand.
Mei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Read looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Read tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Mei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from Mei. Those never looked like landing.
Mei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Read showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mei.
Some bone on bone action there as Read checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Read walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like Jay Read has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Read avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mei scores with a nice strike.
Read connects with the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Read dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Read's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mei throws a head kick but Read moves out of range.
Mei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Read is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Read is looking to clinch but Mei is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Read has managed to clinch.
Read keeps control of Mei as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Read pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mei avoiding damage as Read throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Mei breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Mei gets tackled into the cage by Read. Read maintains the clinch.
Read stalls.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Read takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Read continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Read trying to control the position but instead, Mei has worked for underhooks and has pushed Read into the cage.#T1#
Read misses with a knee to the head.
Read displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mei up against the cage.#BC#
Mei breaks from the clinch.
Mei cracks a nice hook into Read's ribs.#CL2#
Read has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mei is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mei tries to break the clinch but Read is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mei wants to get back to striking at distance but Read won't allow it.
Read with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Read - that landed with a thud.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Mei's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2##BC#
Mei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Read wants to clinch
and Mei counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Read gets a clinch.
Read has Mei pressed against the cage, preventing Mei from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mei is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Mei's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Mei breaks the clinch.
Mei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Read moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Read fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Read.#CL2#
Read pushes Mei up against the cage in a clinch.
Read keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mei's efforts to push away.#T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Read.
A frustrated look appears on Mei's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mei is trying to break free.
Read holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Mei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chen Mei is winning the standup battle so far.
Mei misses with a two punch combination.
Read looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Read has closed the distance and engaged Mei in a clinch.
#BC#
Mei breaks the clinch.
Read tries to clinch but Mei moves out of range.
Read tries to clinch there but Mei circles away.
Read dodges the punch combination from Mei.
Mei scores with a one two! Read had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mei lands a big head kick that sends Read to the canvas! Mei follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chen Mei!
Chen Mei decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
APEX 12
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Sparta Jr.#CUT#It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
Sparta Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tsuruta.
A jab from Tsuruta finds it's way through Sparta Jr's defenses.
Tsuruta shoots in but no luck this time.
Sparta Jr throwing a counter right hand but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparta Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tsuruta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sparta Jr thinking.
Sparta Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
so Tsuruta counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1##SUB#
Sparta Jr looking for subs off his back but Tsuruta has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tsuruta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Sparta Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Sparta Jr tries to get to full guard but Tsuruta has control of the leg.
Sparta Jr trying to control but Tsuruta postures up.
Tsuruta looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sparta Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tsuruta is nestled in close to Sparta Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Sparta Jr tries to get to full guard but Tsuruta has control of the leg.
Sparta Jr is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuruta lands strikes from half guard.
Sparta Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sparta Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Sparta Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tsuruta pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sparta Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Sparta Jr gets full guard.#T3#
Tsuruta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sparta Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sparta Jr keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
Tsuruta stopping the sweep attempt from Sparta Jr.
Tsuruta slips nicely into half guard.
Sparta Jr is looking to improve his position.
Tsuruta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tsuruta wants to pass the guard but Sparta Jr is defending well.
Sparta Jr is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tsuruta jumps into side control!
Tsuruta lands some shots froms side control.
Tsuruta grinds an elbow into Sparta Jr's temple.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sparta Jr to see if he's OK.#T4#
Sparta Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tsuruta is trying to control the action in half guard but Sparta Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tsuruta prevents Sparta Jr from improving his position.
Tsuruta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tsuruta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC2#Sparta Jr is rocked!
Tsuruta working Sparta Jr over with strikes.
Oh Sparta Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tsuruta is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Sparta Jr is hurt! He's hurt bad - Tsuruta fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Sparta Jr from any more punishment! Congratulations to Tsuruta! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomi Tsuruta!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tomomi Tsuruta waved his t-shirt featuring Shadow Realm Apparel's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 16
Date: Nov 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Diaz with a nice cross.
Diaz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diaz throws a shot to the body.
#TD#
Esponosa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Esponosa lands in his opponent's guard.
Esponosa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Esponosa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Esponosa from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esponosa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Esponosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Esponosa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Esponosa trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Esponosa prevents Diaz from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Esponosa.
Esponosa moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Diaz dips to his left and cracks Esponosa with an uppercut!
Diaz blocks a jab.
Esponosa is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Esponosa slips the punch.
Esponosa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T2#
Diaz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Esponosa momentarily.
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Esponosa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to avoid it but Esponosa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diaz to the ground. Diaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Esponosa ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.#TD#
Esponosa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esponosa wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Esponosa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #ES2#
Diaz scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T3#
Esponosa fails with the takedown.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Esponosa moved out of range.
Diaz throws a body punch but Esponosa moves out of range.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Diaz as he connects with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diaz.
Diaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Esponosa under the eye.
Esponosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Esponosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Esponosa goes for a double leg but Diaz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diaz continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Esponosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Diaz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Esponosa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz lands a right hook to the body.
#T4#
Esponosa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Esponosa.
Diaz connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD#
Esponosa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Esponosa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Esponosa is working for a kimura here but Diaz manages to reverse the position and he's now in Esponosa's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esponosa has a closed guard, preventing Diaz from standing up.
Esponosa controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Diaz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Esponosa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diaz avoids it really well and circles away.
Diaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diaz misses with a kick to the body.
Esponosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Diaz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Esponosa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Esponosa moved out of range nicely.
Diaz throws a solid leg kick but Esponosa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diaz.
Julian Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Esponosa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Esponosa misses the jab.
Diaz throws out a powerful jab.
Esponosa fails with the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Esponosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Esponosa blocks a jab.
Esponosa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Julian Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Esponosa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD#
Esponosa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Esponosa drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Well, if Esponosa 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.
Ricardo Esponosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Esponosa wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Diaz is staying active underneath Esponosa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Esponosa stalling.
Diaz is trying to stand up here but Esponosa is controlling him well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Esponosa wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Esponosa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Diaz is trying to stand up here but Esponosa is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Diaz catches Esponosa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Esponosa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Diaz is trying to get back to his feet.#T3##SUB#
Esponosa is trying to get an arm triangle but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Esponosa is controlling him well.
Esponosa in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Diaz is pushing Esponosa's head away, looking to escape. Esponosa manages to hold on to the position though.
A lull in the action here as Esponosa stalls from top position.
Diaz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Esponosa tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz pushes Esponosa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Esponosa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Diaz prevents Esponosa from moving into mount.
Esponosa prevents Diaz from escaping the position.
Esponosa staying calm.
Diaz is not content to let Esponosa control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Diaz sizes up Esponosa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Esponosa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to avoid it but Esponosa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diaz to the ground. Diaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Esponosa.
Diaz lands an overhand right.
Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diaz jabs Esponosa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Esponosa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Esponosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esponosa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Diaz throws the left hand but Esponosa avoids the punch easily.
Esponosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Esponosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Esponosa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diaz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Esponosas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Esponosa.
Diaz 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.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Esponosa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Esponosa is out of range.
Esponosa attempts a counter takedown but Diaz avoids it well and moves away.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Esponosa.
Diaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Esponosa.
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Esponosa's head back.
Diaz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Esponosa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Esponosa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diaz's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Esponosa controls the pace.#T2#
Diaz wants to stand up but Esponosa is controlling him.
Esponosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esponosa won't allow Diaz to get back to his feet.
Esponosa is standing up over Diaz. Diaz looks to escape but Esponosa dives into side control.
#T3#
Diaz tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Esponosa won't let Diaz get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Esponosa tries to control but Diaz wriggling away. #SUB#
Esponosa working for a submission but Diaz is keeping him at bay.
Esponosa controlling from mount. #T4#
Esponosa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
Diaz is bucking up trying to escape but Esponosa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Esponosa wants to control the pace but Diaz is squirming around nicely.
Diaz is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Julian Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Esponosa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diaz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Diaz!
Ricardo Esponosa spoke after the fight, saying 'We’ll get it next time '. |
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Event:
DC 107 : Vinge v Wife
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Trejo misses with a combination
and Jarvis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jarvis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Trejo throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Trejo tries to keep at a distance but Jarvis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Trejo tries to work over Jarvis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trejo pushes Jarvis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trejo lands a hook that snaps the head of Jarvis backwards.
Jarvis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jarvis misses with the head strike.
Trejo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trejo working aggressively here.
Trejo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jarvis taking a breather.
Jarvis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trejos head.
Jarvis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Trejo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Trejo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jarvis's elbow.
Trejo can't find room to land a body shot as Jarvis controls the action.
Trejo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trejo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jarvis backwards. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Jarvis.
Trejo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trejo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Jarvis.
Trejo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trejo can't find room to land a body shot as Jarvis controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Trejo.
Trejo tries to throw a body punch but Jarvis avoids it by throwing Trejo back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Jarvis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Trejo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jarvis lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Trejo.
Jarvis struggles to land a body shot inside as Trejo controls his hands.
Jarvis blocks a body shot from Trejo.
Trejo lands with a light punch inside.
Jarvis prevents a body shot from Trejo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jarvis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jarvis prevents a body shot from Trejo.
Jarvis can't find room to land a body shot as Trejo controls the action.
Trejo swings wildly with an uppercut but Jarvis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Trejo.
#T2#
Jarvis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trejo swings wildly with an uppercut but Jarvis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jarvis.
Trejo misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jarvis.
Jarvis swings wildly with an uppercut but Trejo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trejo prevents a body shot from Jarvis.
Trejo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jarvis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trejo's elbow.
Jarvis swings wildly with an uppercut but Trejo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trejo misses with a punch on the inside.
Jarvis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trejo.
Trejo lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Jarvis is rocked!
Trejo creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Jarvis with a big uppercut! Jarvis tries to clinch up but Trejo pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Jarvis to the mat! Jarvis covers up and Trejo unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Danny Trejo!
Danny Trejo 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:
DMMA 254 Roos vs Kersikov
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Jarvis avoids the head kick by Dancer.
Dancer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chris Jarvis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dancer lands with a kick to the temple. Jarvis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dancer circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Jarvis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dancer blocks an uppercut.
Dancer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dancer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dancer tries a body shot but Jarvis blocks it.
Dancer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dancer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jarvis's elbow.
Dancer struggles to land a body shot inside as Jarvis controls his hands.
Dancer tries to work over Jarvis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dancer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jarvis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dancer backwards.
Dancer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dancer working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jarvis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jarvis lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jarvis.
Jarvis working aggressively here.
#T1#
Jarvis has a couple of punches blocked by Dancer.
Jarvis blocks a body shot from Dancer.
Jarvis lands with a light punch inside.
Jarvis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dancer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dancer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Jarvis breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Dancer tries to keep at a distance but Jarvis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jarvis struggles to land a body shot inside as Dancer controls his hands.
Jarvis blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Jarvis as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Jarvis. #BC#
Jarvis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dancer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dancer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jarvis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dancer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Dancer as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jarvis blocks a head kick by Dancer.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dancer. #T2##CL#
Jarvis moves into range and clinches up with Dancer.#BC2#
Dancer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dancer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dancer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dancer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jarvis doesn't manage to clinch there - Dancer circles away.
Dancer throws a leg kick that misses.
Dancer lands a nice looking body kick.
Dancer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jarvis tries to close the distance and clinch but Dancer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dancer is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Dancer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jarvis's sensitive parts.
Jarvis fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Dancer gets tackled into the cage by Jarvis. Jarvis maintains the clinch.
Dancer tries a body shot but Jarvis blocks it.
Jarvis lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Jarvis.
Jarvis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dancer.
Jarvis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dancer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dancer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Dancer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dancer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jarvis lands with a right to the head.
Jarvis throws a head punch that misses.
Jarvis lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Jarvis.
Jarvis blocks a body shot from Dancer.
Jarvis misses with a body punch.
Jarvis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dancer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dancer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dancer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jarvis working aggressively here.
Dancer working aggressively here.
Jarvis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dancers head.
Jarvis lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jarvis lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Jarvis.
Dancer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Dancer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dancer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#Jarvis is rocked!
Dancer dips a shoulder and cracks Jarvis with a mighty uppercut! Jarvis falls back against the cage and Dancer unloads with a barrage of strikes! Jarvis is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Dancer screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Dancer!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tom Dancer waved his t-shirt featuring Stoner's Killer Apparel's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 14
Date: Oct 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Adams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Esponosa's hands.
Esponosa misses the jab.#CL2#
Esponosa clinches.
Esponosa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Adams after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Esponosa drags the fight down to the ground.
Adams trying to control but Esponosa is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Esponosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Esponosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adams is aware though and is defending well.
Adams wants to control from the top but Esponosa keeps moving.
Adams 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Esponosa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Adams wants to pass the guard but Esponosa is keeping the position.#T1#
Esponosa looking to control.
#SUB#
Adams has gone for a leg lock! Esponosa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Adams's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Adams has his foot on Esponosa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Esponosa works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Adams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Esponosa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Esponosa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Adams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Esponosa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Esponosa from controlling successfully.
Esponosa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Adams wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Esponosa is now in half guard. #T2#
Adams is looking for a sweep. Esponosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Esponosa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Adams trying to hold on to Esponosa's head to control him but Esponosa postures up.
#SUB#
Adams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Esponosa seems to be working for a kimura but Adams defends the submission attempt.
Esponosa prevents Adams from improving his position.
Adams is trying to control but can't.
Adams is staying active underneath Esponosa, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB#
Adams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Adams is looking to control Esponosa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adams avoid being mounted?
Adams wants to get back to full guard.
Esponosa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Esponosa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Adams defends it well.
Adams is positioning himself well to prevent Esponosa advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Esponosa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Adams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Adams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Esponosa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Adams trying to control from the bottom.
Esponosa is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adams has hold of Esponosa's hands but Esponosa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esponosa is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Esponosa is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Esponosa 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#
Esponosa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Adams avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Adams takes the fight into the clinch.
Esponosa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Adams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Esponosa's elbow.
Adams can't find room to land a body shot as Esponosa controls the action.
Adams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams throws a punch but it's blocked by Esponosa.
Adams lands with a light punch inside.
Adams has a couple of punches blocked by Esponosa.
Adams softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Esponosa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Adams to keep the fight standing.
Steel Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Esponosa.
Adams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Esponosa or not. #T1#
Adams throws a punch but it's blocked by Esponosa.
Adams stops a takedown attempt from Esponosa.
Esponosa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Adams to keep the fight standing.
Adams scores with a shoulder strike.
Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Esponosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Esponosa tries to pull guard but Adams forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Esponosa blocking some punches.
Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adams lands an uppercut.
Adams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adams pushes Esponosa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adams misses with a punch on the inside.
Esponosa takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Esponosa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Adams looking to sit in guard and control but Esponosa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
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!
Esponosa forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Esponosa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Adams looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Esponosa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Adams controlling the position well.
Adams is looking to control Esponosa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adams avoid being mounted?
Esponosa wants to control but Adams is keeping him busy.
Adams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Esponosa is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Esponosa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Adams actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Esponosa wants to take a breather but Adams is having none of it. #SUB#
Adams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Esponosa pulls his head out easily.
Esponosa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Adams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Esponosa is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Esponosa moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Adams.
Esponosa working away.
Adams is not content to let Esponosa control the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Adams is trying to control Esponosa's posture but Esponosa avoids it. #SUB2#
Esponosa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Adams can't do much from the bottom here.
Adams is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adams manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Adams is refusing to be controlled, as Esponosa sits in half guard. #SUB#
Adams looking for a kimura from the bottom but Esponosa passes into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steel Adams dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Esponosa shoots and misses
and Adams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Esponosa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL#
Adams clinches up against the cage.
Esponosa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Adams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Good body shot from Adams.
Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Esponosa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Steel Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Esponosa.
Esponosa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Adams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Adams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Adams softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams misses with a punch to the body.
Esponosa tries to pull guard but Adams forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Adams scores with a shoulder strike.
Esponosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Adams just stands there and leans against the cage.
Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Esponosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Esponosa can do to turn this around?
Esponosa is looking for a takedown.
Esponosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Adams scores with a shoulder strike.
Adams is pressed up against the cage. Esponosa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Adams down to the mat. Adams avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Adams sizes up Esponosa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Adams has closed the distance and engaged Esponosa in a clinch.
Esponosa tries to pull guard but Adams won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Adams.
Adams scores with a shot to the side of Esponosa's head.
Esponosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Adams just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adams.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Esponosa.
Adams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Esponosa backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adams.
Esponosa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Adams softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#Esponosa is rocked!#T2#
A shot in the inside from Adams.
Esponosa is still on wobbly legs! Can Adams finish him?
Adams lands a left hand.
Adams creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Esponosa's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Esponosa drops to his knees and Adams pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steel Adams!
Steel Adams thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Ricardo Esponosa was interviewed post fight and said 'We’ll get it next time '. |
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Event:
APEX 6
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been told by Kula's head coaches at BKC Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Kula is just out of range.
Kula misses with a body shot.
Tsuruta slips a jab from Kula.
Tsuruta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kula throws out the jab.
Kula looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Tsuruta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kula misses with a straight left.
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kula sprawls well. Kula wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tsuruta gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kula digs a good body shot into Tsuruta's ribs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tsuruta has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Kula.#T1#
Kula loads up on a big right hand but Tsuruta slips the punch.
Tsuruta tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kula throws a wild body kick that Tsuruta sees coming a mile off.
Tsuruta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kula tries to avoid it but Tsuruta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kula to the ground. Kula escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tsuruta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Tsuruta.
Kula lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tsuruta backs up against the cage.
Kula throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta slips under a jab from Kula.
Kula misses with a body shot
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand.
Kula works over Tsuruta's head and body with a nice combination.
Kula misses with a jab to the body
and Tsuruta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kula throws a sloppy head kick and Tsuruta moves out of range easily.
Kula throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tsuruta.
Nice defenses there by Kula.#TD2#
Kula tries to sprawl but Tsuruta drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tsuruta slips a nice elbow through Kula's hands, connecting with Kula's forehead.
Tsuruta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kula tries to get to full guard but Tsuruta has control of the leg.
Tsuruta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kula trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tsuruta connects with a nice short shot to Kula's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuruta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kula's head.
Kula is controlling Tsuruta's trapped leg to prevent Tsuruta from advancing to side control.#T3#
Tsuruta thows a huge punch but Kula dodges it nicely.
Kula is not content to let Tsuruta control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tsuruta connects with a nice short shot to Kula's temple.
Kula desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kula is trying to control but can't.
Tsuruta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tsuruta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kula is looking to improve his position.
Tsuruta lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kula is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tsuruta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tsuruta's back!#T4#
Tsuruta trying to control the position but Kula manages to sink in the hooks.
Tsuruta is trying to break free.
Tsuruta manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kula's guard. Nice work there by Tsuruta.
Kula controls Tsuruta momentarily but Tsuruta frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kula holds on and takes a little breather.
Kula looking for a sweep. Not yet Kula, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kula holds on and takes a little breather.
Tsuruta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kula 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.
Kula working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kula dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kula throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Kula misses.
A shot to the liver by Tsuruta. Beautiful body shot.
Kula throws a jab when Tsuruta was well out of range.
Tsuruta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kula.
Tsuruta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kula throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsuruta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kalle Kula is winning the standup battle so far.
Kula throws out a loose jab but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A shot to the body from Kula misses #TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a takedown into side control.
Tsuruta taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kula is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Kula's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kula is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Tsuruta trying to control the position but Kula is working away.
Kula manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tsuruta's best efforts.
Kula is looking to improve his position.
Kula is working hard here to advance position.
Kula moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kula has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tsuruta postures up.
Tsuruta is working Kula over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tsuruta won't allow Kula to sweep him here. #T2#
Tsuruta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kula is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Kula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuruta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kula working a defensive guard here.
Kula keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
Kula 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.
Kula working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kula works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kula pulls Tsuruta in close to prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tomomi Tsuruta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tsuruta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Kula has momentary wrist control but Tsuruta slips an elbow through the middle.
Tsuruta wants to pass the guard but Kula is keeping the position.
Kula pulls Tsuruta in close to his closed guard and prevents Tsuruta from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kula wants to sweep but no luck.
Kula trying to control the position.
Tsuruta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kula not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tsuruta is working Kula over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tsuruta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tsuruta lands a couple of elbows.
Kula is trying to control the position but Tsuruta postures up. #T4#
Kula avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kula wants to sweep here but Tsuruta controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kula is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Tsuruta wants to sweep here but Kula controlling him for the moment.
Tsuruta is trying to keep Kula in close.
Tsuruta seems keen to control Kula's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuruta can't keep his opponent in guard - Kula advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Kula 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown but Kula shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Kula misses the target.
Jab by Tsuruta.
Kula dips to his left and cracks Tsuruta with an uppercut!
Kula misses with a straight left.
Tsuruta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tsuruta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Kula wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tsuruta shoots in looking for a takedown. Kula tries to sprawl out of it but Tsuruta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kula manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta digs a good hook to Kula's body.
Kalle Kula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Kula stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kula wants it to stay on the feet.
Kalle Kula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomomi Tsuruta.
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kula scores with a punch to the head.
Kalle Kula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta misses with a takedown attempt - Kula sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kula throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsuruta moves away from the strike by Kula.
Tsuruta staying out of range there.
Kula catches Tsuruta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kula misses with a wild body shot.
Kula throws a lazy right hand but Tsuruta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kula on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsuruta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kula.
Tsuruta feints the counter takedown.
Tsuruta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A counter left hand to the body from Kula misses its target.
Kula fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tsuruta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tsuruta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kula rather than just go for the knockout.
Tsuruta defending well as Kula loads up on a big left hand.
Kula misses with a body shot.
Kula connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tsuruta shoots and misses
and Kula connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Kula avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta shoots in looking for a takedown. Kula tries to sprawl out of it but Tsuruta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kula manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tsuruta closes the distance and clinches up with Kula, looking for a takedown. Tsuruta pushes Kula against the cage but Kula circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Kula was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tsuruta.
Kula throws a hook but Tsuruta blocks it.
And Tsuruta tries to counter it with a takedown but Kula pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Tsuruta closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kula's guard.
Kula is adopting a defensive guard.
Kula wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tsuruta is now in half guard.
Kula tries to get to full guard but Tsuruta has control of the leg. #T4#
Tsuruta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tsuruta is pressing down on Kula's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kula is holding on for now.
Kula is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kula makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kula.
Kula controls Tsuruta momentarily but Tsuruta frees himself.
Kula is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalle Kula showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kula has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Kula!
A relieved looking Kalle Kula 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:
DC 97: Burdon v Ratt
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Jarvis defending well as Ritori loads up on a big left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jarvis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ritori swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jarvis moves away from the strike by Ritori.
A punch lands to the side of Jarvis 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Ritori tries to keep at a distance but Jarvis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ritori prevents a body shot from Jarvis.
Ritori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ritori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ritori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ritori lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jarvis wants to get back to striking at distance but Ritori won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritori digs a right hand underneath Jarvis's ribcage. Jarvis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jarvis blocks an uppercut.
Jarvis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ritori backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ritori.
Jarvis can't find room to land a body shot as Ritori controls the action.
Jarvis prevents a body shot from Ritori.
Ritori lands with a right to the head.
Ritori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Ritori lands with a right to the head.
Jarvis prevents a body shot from Ritori.
Jarvis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jarvis blocks a body shot from Ritori.
Jarvis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jarvis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jarvis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jarvis prevents a body shot from Ritori.
Ritori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ritori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ritori lands a hook that snaps the head of Jarvis backwards.
Ritori lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ritori lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Jarvis to his knees! Ritori keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wusan Ritori!
Our winner, Wusan Ritori, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 13
Date: Oct 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Garcia thuds a left hand into Esponosa's body.
Leonardo Pancho Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Esponosa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Esponosa slows the pace down. #SUB#
Esponosa is trying to get an arm triangle but Garcia is defending well.
Garcia is trying to improve his position.
Garcia wants to control but Esponosa postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Esponosa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garcia has managed to free his arm - good work.
Garcia has his hands clasped together around Esponosa's back. He's all about the action.#T1#
Garcia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Esponosa.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esponosa wants to pass the guard but Garcia is defending well.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Esponosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garcia manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Garcia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Esponosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Esponosa from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Garcia is looking for a triangle but Esponosa pushes his legs off easily.
Esponosa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Garcia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Esponosa. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Esponosa rushes Garcia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Garcia pushes Esponosa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Esponosa blocks a body shot from Garcia.
Garcia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Esponosa gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Garcia regains guard.
Esponosa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Esponosa is fighting to break Garcia's control of his arms but Garcia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Garcia looking for a guillotine here but Esponosa defends easily.
Esponosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Garcia looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Esponosa is defending well. Garcia quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Esponosa has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Garcia celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonardo Pancho Garcia!
In defeat, Ricardo Esponosa stepped up to the mic, saying 'We’ll get it next time '. |
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Event:
APEX 4
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Greyvine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Read.
#CL#
Read gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Greyvine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Read - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Greyvine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Greyvine misses with a punch on the inside.
Greyvine struggles to land a body shot inside as Read controls his hands.
Greyvine misses with some punches.
Read has Greyvine pushed against the cage.
Read blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greyvine is struggling to control the position.
Greyvine has a couple of punches blocked by Read.
Greyvine tries to work over Read's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Read with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1#
Greyvine tries to throw a body punch but Read avoids it by throwing Greyvine back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Greyvine.
Read misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Greyvine.
Read stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Read trying to land knees to the body.
Greyvine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Read backwards.
Greyvine tries a body shot but Read blocks it.
Greyvine blocks an elbow strike from Read.
Read is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Greyvine throws a punch but it's blocked by Read.
Read lands a right hand that snaps the head of Greyvine backwards. #T2#
Greyvine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Greyvine tries to work over Read's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees to the body from Read.
Read misses with a knee to the head.
Greyvine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Read tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Greyvine avoids it.
Read looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Read really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Greyvine lands with a right to the head.
Greyvine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Read manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Read tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greyvine.
Greyvine blocks an elbow strike.
Read stalling in the clinch but Greyvine improves position.
Read looking to stall.
Greyvine misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Read stalling against the cage.
Greyvine tries to stall but Read uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Greyvine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Read.
Greyvine trying to control the position but instead, Read has worked for underhooks and has pushed Greyvine into the cage.
Read blocking some punches.
Read landing knees to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The referee calls for Read to work.
Read gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T4#
Greyvine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Read using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Greyvine has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Greyvine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Read to work.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Greyvine as Read tries to tie him up.
Read wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jay Read.#CL#
Greyvine tries to keep at a distance but Read has taken the fight into the clinch.
Read misses with a knee strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greyvine is trying to break free.
Greyvine working hard to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Read is pushing Greyvine up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Read 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##CL#
Read closes the distance and pushes Greyvine back into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Read - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A bit of stalling here from Greyvine.
Read looking to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Read prevents a body shot from Greyvine.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greyvine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Read connects with a nasty looking knee right to Greyvine's face.
Read tries to work over Greyvine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Read's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1#
Greyvine trying to control the position but instead, Read has worked for underhooks and has pushed Greyvine into the cage.
Read throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Greyvine blocks it with crossed arms.
Read tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Read landing knees to the body.
Greyvine trying to control the position but instead, Read has worked for underhooks and has pushed Greyvine into the cage.
Greyvine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Read backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Greyvine.
Read lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greyvine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Greyvine dodges an elbow strike from Read.
#T2#
Greyvine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Greyvine tries to work over Read's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Read is struggling to control the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greyvine.
Jay Read has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Read tries to land knees in the clinch but Greyvine avoids the damage to the body.
Read goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Greyvine struggles to land a body shot inside as Read controls his hands.
Read throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Greyvine blocks it with crossed arms.
A short uppercut from Greyvine.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greyvine scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Read avoiding damage.
Read blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Greyvine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Read prevents a body shot from Greyvine.
A short left from Read.
Greyvine misses with a punch on the inside.
Read blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Read lands a left hand.
Read stalling in the clinch but Greyvine improves position.
Read has Greyvine pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Read - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Read for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Read blocks an uppercut.
Greyvine misses with a punch to the body.
The referee calls for Read to work.
Read goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice right hand lands inside from Greyvine.
Read stalling in the clinch but Greyvine improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jay Read.
Read tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Greyvine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Read throws out a powerful jab.
Read tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Greyvine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Greyvine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Read manages to avoid it.
Greyvine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Read.
Greyvine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greyvine keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Read has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greyvine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Read misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Greyvine.
A head punch on the inside from Greyvine fails to land.
Greyvine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chance Greyvine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Read moves into the clinch successfully.
Greyvine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Read tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Read trying to land knees to the body.
Greyvine tries to throw a body punch but Read avoids it by throwing Greyvine back against the cage.
Read tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Greyvine avoids it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Read.
Read blocking some punches.
Read looking to slow down the pace here.
Read is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read blocks a body shot from Greyvine.
Read trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Greyvine - that landed with a thud.
Read pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Greyvine lands a left hand.
#T1#
Read controlling the action here for a moment.
Read prevents a body shot from Greyvine.
Greyvine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Greyvine is trying to break free.
Read misses with a knee strike.
Greyvine is looking to control Read's arms but Read gets an underhook and turns him. Now Greyvine has his back to the cage.
Greyvine blocks a body shot from Read.
Greyvine misses with a body punch.
Read tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Greyvine managing to block the knees to the body from Read.
Greyvine lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Greyvine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Read is trying to stall.
#T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Greyvine.
Greyvine has a couple of punches blocked by Read.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Greyvine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Greyvine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Greyvine throws a punch but it's blocked by Read.
Greyvine tries to throw a body punch but Read avoids it by throwing Greyvine back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Greyvine fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Read just misses with a elbow thrown towards Greyvine's brow.
Read is pushing Greyvine up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Greyvine blocks an elbow strike from Read.
Read with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greyvine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Read is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Greyvine is keeping busy.#BC2#
Greyvine breaks from the clinch.
Greyvine works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Greyvine looks to land a left hand but Read moved out of range nicely.
Read tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Greyvine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Greyvine fails to land with a series of punches.
Greyvine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greyvine throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Read wants to clinch up but Greyvine keeps it at a distance.
Read is looking to clinch but Greyvine is avoiding it.
Greyvine takes a swing at Read's ribcage but misses.
Greyvine misses with a hook. Read ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Read clinches.
Read throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Read stalling in the clinch but Greyvine improves position.
Greyvine is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Greyvine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Greyvine keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Read moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Greyvine lands a body punch in the clinch.
Read prevents a body shot from Greyvine.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Read wants to stall.
Read tries to land knees in the clinch but Greyvine avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greyvine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reads head.
Read stalls.
Greyvine swings wildly with an uppercut but Read uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chance Greyvine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Greyvine 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
RSE 13: Descending
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Sitsunpeong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leed.
Leed looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsunpeong is just out of range.
No joy there for Leed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sitsunpeong lands with a kick to the temple. Leed shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#It looks like Roby Leed has been cut.
Sitsunpeong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Sitsunpeong has Leed up against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsunpeong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sitsunpeong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsunpeong throws an elbow but it misses.
Leed is trying to force a seperation but Sitsunpeong has the dominant position.
Leed wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Sitsunpeong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsunpeong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Leed has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sitsunpeong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leed backwards.
Sitsunpeong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T1#
Sitsunpeong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sitsunpeong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sitsunpeong prevents Leed from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Sitsunpeong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Sitsunpeong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leed, pushing him back against the cage.
Sitsunpeong lands a good knee to the midsection. Leed won't want to take too many of those.#BC#
Sitsunpeong breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Sitsunpeong gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Leed manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Sitsunpeong closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsunpeong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sitsunpeong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T2#
Sitsunpeong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sitsunpeong stalling the fight.
Sitsunpeong lands an elbow inside that Leed shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsunpeong lands a knee to the head.
Sitsunpeong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sitsunpeong lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Roby Leed's cut even more.
Sitsunpeong lands a damaging elbow.
Sitsunpeong lands a nice elbow.
Sitsunpeong keeps control of Leed as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Leed can't break the clinch.
Leed on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leed can't break the clinch.
#T3#
Sitsunpeong prevents Leed from breaking the clinch.
Sitsunpeong has Leed pressed against the cage, preventing Leed from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Leed wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sitsunpeong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Leed's face.
#CUT#The cut above Roby Leed's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sitsunpeong obliges.
Sitsunpeong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leed takes a knee right on the jaw!
Leed is trying to break free.
Sitsunpeong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Leed is trying to break the clinch but Sitsunpeong has him pressed against the cage.
Leed can't break the clinch.
Sitsunpeong lands a damaging elbow.
Leed blocking some punches.
#T4#
Sitsunpeong keeps control of Leed as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sitsunpeong lands a nice elbow. #CUT#Roby Leed's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Sitsunpeong landing knees to the body.
Sitsunpeong lands a body punch.
A knee to the head by Sitsunpeong.
Leed looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsunpeong with a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roby Leed's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kamport Sitsunpeong! |
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Event:
APEX 2
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Krakowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Krakowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsuruta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krakowski at a distance.
Tsuruta takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT#It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
Bernard Krakowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krakowski lands with an uppercut that bounces Tsuruta off the cage and back into range.
Krakowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the body.
Krakowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Tsuruta tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a nice body shot.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krakowski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ludus Magnus in the buildup to the fight.
Krakowski throws the left hand but Tsuruta avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Krakowski misses with a body punch
and Tsuruta counters with a nice body shot.
Krakowski throws a combination that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a one-two to the body.
Krakowski misses with a right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tsuruta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Krakowski rather than just go for the knockout.
Krakowski throws out a loose jab but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown but Krakowski shows good takedown defense.
Krakowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Krakowski!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta prevents Krakowski from escaping the position.
Krakowski gets back to half guard.
Tsuruta trying to control the action but Krakowski is working from the bottom.
Krakowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Krakowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tsuruta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Krakowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Krakowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Krakowski has momentary wrist control but Tsuruta slips an elbow through the middle.
Krakowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tsuruta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Krakowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Krakowski is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Krakowski connects with a nice looking jab.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Krakowski.
Tsuruta feints the counter takedown.
Krakowski misses with an uppercut.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Krakowski.#TD2#
Tsuruta fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Krakowski sprawls well initially but Tsuruta persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Krakowski trying to control but Tsuruta postures up.
#T4#
Tsuruta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tsuruta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krakowski defending well though.
Tsuruta winds up and cracks Krakowski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tsuruta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Krakowski wants to improve his position but Tsuruta is controlling well.
Tsuruta is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomomi Tsuruta'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#
Tsuruta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Krakowski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Krakowski misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Krakowski as he connects with a hook.
Krakowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krakowski.
Tsuruta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Krakowski defends well and Tsuruta ends up having to push Krakowski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Krakowski defending well as Tsuruta loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tsuruta not doing much here.
Krakowski wants to control but Tsuruta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Tsuruta wants to control but Krakowski is keeping him busy.
Tsuruta is looking to stall here but Krakowski recovers full guard.
Krakowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Krakowski keeps moving.
Krakowski wants to control but Tsuruta passes easily into half guard.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tsuruta working Krakowski over with strikes.
Krakowski has hold of Tsuruta's hands but Tsuruta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Krakowski is trying to control but can't.
Krakowski controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Tsuruta trying to control the action but Krakowski is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta drops an elbow to the side of Krakowski's head.
Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Krakowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krakowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Krakowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tsuruta working the head and body with strikes.
Krakowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Tsuruta is trying to control the action in half guard but Krakowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tsuruta connects with a nice short shot to Krakowski's temple.
Krakowski is concentrating on defense, preventing Tsuruta from advancing position.
Tsuruta content to control rather than advance.
Krakowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Tsuruta is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tsuruta with the ground and pound from mount.
Krakowski is looking to get to half guard.
Krakowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Krakowski working to try and regain half guard.
Tsuruta lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krakowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Krakowski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tomomi Tsuruta's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Krakowski throws a looping overhand right but Tsuruta ducks down to avoid it.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krakowski throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tsuruta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krakowski to score with a decent uppercut.
Krakowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Krakowski.
Tsuruta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tsuruta scores with a body shot.
Krakowski throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tsuruta. #ES#
Krakowski has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tsuruta is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Krakowski is defending well.#T1#
Krakowski is trying to drag Tsuruta to the mat but Tsuruta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tsuruta takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Tsuruta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tsuruta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Krakowski avoids it really well and circles away.
Krakowski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tsuruta's head backwards.
Krakowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Krakowski.
And Tsuruta tries to counter it with a takedown but Krakowski pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Tsuruta slips under a jab from Krakowski.
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krakowski.
Bernard Krakowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krakowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta has a takedown stuffed.
Bernard Krakowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomomi Tsuruta.
Tsuruta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsuruta jabs Krakowski right on the nose. Krakowski blinks but takes it well.
Tsuruta goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Krakowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Krakowski.
Krakowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Tomomi Tsuruta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Tsuruta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krakowski.#T3#
Tsuruta connects with a body shot.
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Krakowski as he jumps to the side.
Nice jab there from Krakowski.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tsuruta is defended easily by Krakowski.
Krakowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Tsuruta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krakowski doesn't seem bothered though.
Tsuruta slips under a jab from Krakowski.#T4#
Tsuruta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Krakowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Krakowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Krakowski.
Tsuruta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Krakowski misses with a hook. Tsuruta ducked under it nicely.
Krakowski jabs at Tsuruta's body.
Krakowski misses with an uppercut. Tsuruta saw that one coming.
Tsuruta with the counter takedown but Krakowski avoids it easily.
Krakowski swings widly with a right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a left to the body.
Krakowski misses with an uppercut. Tsuruta saw that one coming.
Krakowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Bernard Krakowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Tsuruta slips a straight right by Krakowski.
Bernard Krakowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Krakowski throws out a loose jab but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernard Krakowski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tsuruta 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomi Tsuruta!
After the big win, Tomomi Tsuruta made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Realm Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
DMMA 235 Klimenko vs Nickel
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Jarvis ducks under a wild hook from Pervitin.
Pervitin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pervitin tries a head kick but it misses.
Pervitin slips a straight right by Jarvis.
Pervitin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jarvis just manages to avoid it.
Pervitin misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Pervitin. #CL2#
Jarvis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pervitin scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Pervitin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jarvis walks into a jab.
Jarvis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pervitin swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Jarvis moves into the clinch successfully.
Pervitin tries to work over Jarvis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Pervitin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jarvis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pervitin.
Pervitin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pervitin controlling the action here. #SUB#
Jarvis is defending against the submission attempts here by Pervitin.
#T1#
Pervitin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pervitin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pervitin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jarvis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jarvis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pervitin.
Pervitin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jarvis taking some punishment here, with Pervitin in his half guard.
Jarvis wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Pervitin lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Jarvis quite badly. Jarvis pulls Pervitin in close trying to recover. Pervitin postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Jarvis on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Jarvis doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Pervitin!
Mr Pervitin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
APEX 1
Date: Sep 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Read ducks under a wild hook from Porto.
Read looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Porto misses its intended target.
Jab by Porto.#CUT#It looks like Jay Read has been cut.
Read moves away from the strike by Porto.
Despite the aggression on Read's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Read doesn't manage to clinch there - Porto circles away.
Read drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Read lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Porto tries for a takedown but Read circles away easily
and Read counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Read has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Read tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Porto counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Porto tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Porto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Read wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Read takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Read is pushing Porto's head away, looking to escape. Porto manages to hold on to the position though.
Porto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Read keeps working.
Porto working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Read is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Porto has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Porto grinds an elbow into Read's temple.
Porto wants to control but Read is keeping him busy. #T2#
Porto connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Read some visible discomfort.
Porto lands a nice forearm strike.
Read is trying to buck Porto off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Porto works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Read takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Read is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Porto lands an elbow.
Porto cracks Read with a big right hand but Read just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Porto working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Porto lands a nice forearm strike.
Read is trying to get back to his feet.
Porto is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Porto throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've been informed that Read has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Read is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Porto is controlling him well.
Porto working the body and head with strikes.
Read is trying to get back to his feet.
Read tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Porto cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T4#
Porto cracks Read with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Porto lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Read hang on?
Read trying desperately to get to his feet.
Read takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Read takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Porto working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Read wants to get back to his feet.
Porto postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Read looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC#Read is rocked!
Porto landing punches.
Read is still in real trouble! Can Porto finish him?
Read squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Porto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Read's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Porto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Read seems to have recovered his senses.
Porto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Read counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Read tests Porto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Read throws a shot to the body.
Porto lands a jab to Read's midsection.
Porto misses with a lunging right hand
and Read makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Read tries to clinch there but Porto circles away.
Porto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Porto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Read wants to clinch up but Porto keeps it at a distance.
Porto throwing a counter right hand but Read manages to avoid it.
Read slips under a jab.
Porto scores with a jab. Read acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Read slips a jab from Porto.
Porto scores with a hook to the body. Read takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Porto swats away the attempt to clinch by Read.#T1#
Porto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Porto misses with a straight left.
Porto looks to land a left hand but Read moved out of range nicely.
Porto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Read sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jay Read is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Read closes the distance and clinches.
Porto misses with some punches.
#TD#
Porto pulls Read into guard.
#SUB#
Porto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Read defends it easily.
Read would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Porto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2##SUB#
Porto has his foot on Read's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Read works his way back into a safe position though.
Read wants to stand but Porto has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Porto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Porto has his foot on Read's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Read works his way back into a safe position though.
Read has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Porto is proving hard to escape from.
Porto 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.
Read trying to stand up but can't free himself from Porto's guard.
Porto is trying to control the position but Read postures up.
Porto seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Read is looking to stand up but Porto won't let him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Read rushes Porto and presses him up against the cage.
Read is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD#
Porto manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Porto working for a triangle but Read defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Read trying to stand up but can't free himself from Porto's guard.
Nero Porto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4##SUB#
Porto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Read defends well.
Read wanted to stand there but Porto had control of the position. #SUB#
Porto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Read can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Porto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Read doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Read manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Porto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jay Read's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Read is looking to clinch.
Read fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Porto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Read.
Porto misses with a lunging right hand
and Read counters with a stiff right hand.
Read is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Read tries to clinch but Porto moves out of range. #CL2#
Read closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Porto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Read or not.
Porto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reads head. #TD#
Porto ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Porto no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2#
Read stands and steps away. Porto gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Porto misses.
Porto throws a good cross that connects.
#CL2#
Read closes the distance and pushes Porto back into the cage.
Porto lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Porto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Read misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Porto.
Porto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Read smiles and moves away.
Porto lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Read moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Porto manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Read has taken the fight to the clinch.
Porto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Read stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD#
Porto manages to pull guard.
Porto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Porto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Read keeps working. #T2#
Read is trying to stand back up but Porto is controlling him
Porto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Read pushes Porto off but Porto dives into side control.
Porto working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Porto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Read can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Porto prevents Read from escaping the position.
Porto connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Read some visible discomfort.
Porto scoring with punches and elbows.
Read is trying to buck Porto off.
Read on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3##ES2#
Read throws Porto to one side and escapes!
Read tries to clinch up but Porto circles away and keeps his distance.
Porto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Read counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Porto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Read sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Read! But no joy.
Read tries to close the distance and clinch up but Porto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Porto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Read displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Porto throws out the jab.
Read lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Read.
Read fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to the body from Porto misses
and Read connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Porto circles away from the clinch attempt
and Porto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Read has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Porto finds it's way round the side to connect with Read's head. #T4#
Read throws a hook but Porto blocks it.
Read takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by Read.
Read tries to close the distance and clinch up but Porto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Porto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Porto loads up on a big right hand but Read slips the punch.
Porto shoots in and drives through. Read sprawls well.
Porto with a hook.
A big right from Porto misses.
Read looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Read tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Porto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Read steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Porto.
Read looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Porto misses with a lunging right hand
and Read counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Read tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Porto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Read sprawls and moves away.
Jay Read has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Porto lands a jab to the nose.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nero Porto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Porto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nero Porto!
Our winner, Nero Porto, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SMFL 22 - Duran vs. Kardi
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Read has closed the distance and engaged Saqqaf in a clinch.
Saqqaf avoiding damage as Read throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Saqqaf as the two fighters clinch.
Saqqaf tries to throw a body punch but Read avoids it by throwing Saqqaf back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Saqqaf managing to block the knees to the body from Read.
Read is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Read can't find room to land a body shot as Saqqaf controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saqqaf has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Saqqaf - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Saqqaf pressing his opponent against the cage.
Saqqaf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Saqqaf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Read's elbow.
Saqqaf looking to slow down the pace here.
Read is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saqqaf is defending well for now.
Read is stalling here.
Saqqaf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Read stalling against the cage.
Saqqaf tries to pull guard but Read won't allow it.
Saqqaf jumps guard but Read stands there with Saqqaf around his waist. Saqqaf gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Saqqaf jumps guard but Read stands there with Saqqaf around his waist. Saqqaf gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jay Read has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waheed Saqqaf.
Saqqaf has Read pushed against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saqqaf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Saqqaf tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Read tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saqqaf avoids it.
Saqqaf misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've been informed that Saqqaf 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.
Read throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saqqafs head.
Nice body punch from Saqqaf.
Read looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Read stalls.
Saqqaf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Read is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saqqaf is defending well for now.
Saqqaf on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saqqaf misses with a punch to the body.
Saqqaf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Read slowing the pace effectively.#T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Saqqaf is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Read with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Waheed Saqqaf has been cut.
Read putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Saqqaf in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Read is stalling here.
Saqqaf is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Read is keeping busy.
Read scores a nice knee to the body.
Read displaying some good clinch control by pressing Saqqaf up against the cage.
Saqqaf stalling in the clinch but Read improves position. #T4#
Saqqaf letting Read take a breather here.
Read stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Read lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saqqaf stalling in the clinch but Read improves position.
Read with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Read misses with a knee to the head.
Saqqaf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Read unloads a knee to the mid-section. Saqqaf lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Read leaning against his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Read trying to land knees to the body.
Read comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Read dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Waheed Saqqaf's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Read has managed to clinch.
Saqqaf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Read slowing the pace effectively.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Read tries to land knees in the clinch but Saqqaf avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Read.
Come on Saqqaf - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Read misses with an elbow over the top.
Jay Read has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saqqaf jumps guard but Read turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Read dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read missing with knees to the body.
Read is struggling to control the position.
Saqqaf struggles to land a body shot inside as Read controls his hands.
#T1#
Saqqaf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saqqaf leaning against his opponent.
Read misses with a hook to the ribs.
Read prevents a body shot from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf misses with a punch to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Read - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Read creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Saqqaf's defenses.
Read really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saqqaf letting Read take a breather here.
Read with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Saqqaf tries a body shot but Read blocks it.
Saqqaf is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Saqqaf stalling in the clinch but Read improves position.
Saqqaf is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Read has denied him.#T2#
Read tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saqqaf taking a breather.
Read unloads a knee to the mid-section. Saqqaf lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Read lands a body punch.
Read holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Saqqaf is trying to maintain a safe position but Read gets an underhook and turns Saqqaf into the cage.
Read connects with a knee to the head.
Read tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Read misses with a hook to the ribs.
Read stalling the fight.
Read missing with knees to the body.
Read using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Saqqaf stalls.
Saqqaf wants to stall.
#T3#
Read content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Saqqaf tries to pull guard but Read forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Saqqaf tries a body shot but Read blocks it.
Read stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Read scores with a shoulder strike.
Saqqaf is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Saqqaf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Read prevents a body shot from Saqqaf.
Read just leaning against Saqqaf, taking a breather.
Read avoiding damage.
#T4#
Read effectively controlling the action here.
Read tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Read taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Saqqaf looking to stall.
Saqqaf throws a punch but it's blocked by Read.
Saqqaf letting Read take a breather here.
Read tries a knee to the head but Saqqaf blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saqqaf misses with the head strike.
Read tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saqqaf's elbow.
Saqqaf tries to pull guard but Read won't allow it.
Jay Read has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waheed Saqqaf.
Saqqaf has a couple of punches blocked by Read.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Read dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Waheed Saqqaf's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Saqqaf circles away from the clinch attempt.
Read looks to clinch
and Saqqaf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Read displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saqqaf throws out the jab.
Saqqaf misses with a hook.#CL#
Read moves into the clinch.
Saqqaf misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Read.
Read is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saqqaf can do to turn this around?
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The referee is keeping an eye on Saqqaf - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saqqaf is pushing Read up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Read with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1#
Saqqaf has a couple of punches blocked by Read.
Saqqaf trying to stall but Read improves his position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Read prevents a body shot from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Read is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Read is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saqqaf is defending well for now.
Saqqaf tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Read just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Saqqaf looking to slow down the pace here.
Saqqaf is trying to pull guard but Read has him pressed against the cage.
Jay Read has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waheed Saqqaf.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Read is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Read tries to land a knee to the head but Saqqaf blocks with his arms.
Read stalling against the cage.
Read is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Read's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Saqqaf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saqqaf is trying to stall.
#T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Saqqaf slowing the pace effectively.
Read trying to land knees to the body.
Read utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Read misses with a knee strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Read - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Read stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jay Read.
Saqqaf swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Read counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Read clinches with his opponent.
#T4#
Read pressing his opponent against the cage.
Read lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Saqqaf drags the fight down to the ground.
Read would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Saqqaf lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Read wants to stand but Saqqaf is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Waheed Saqqaf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jay Read is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Read showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Read, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Read! |
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Event:
DMMA 226 Makkonen vs Drake 2
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Jarvis clinches up against the cage.
Jarvis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jarvis misses with a body punch.
Jarvis misses with some punches.
Jarvis tries to throw a body punch but Castro avoids it by throwing Jarvis back against the cage.
Jarvis struggles to land a body shot inside as Castro controls his hands.
Jarvis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jarvis lands a hook that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
Jarvis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jarvis letting Castro take a breather here.
Castro 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.
Jarvis prevents a body shot from Castro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Castro misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Castro has Jarvis pressed against the cage.
Castro being controlled against the cage.
Castro stalling.
Jarvis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jarvis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Castro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jarvis digs a right hand underneath Castro's ribcage. Castro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jarvis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castro's elbow.
Jarvis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Fidelity Castro has been cut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch on the inside from Jarvis fails to land. #T2#
Jarvis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Castro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jarvis tries to clinch up but Castro circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Jarvis rushes Castro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Castro controlling the action here for a moment.
Jarvis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jarvis cracks Castro with a nice body shot.#T3#
Jarvis lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jarvis.
Jarvis misses with some punches.
Jarvis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castro just leaning against Jarvis, taking a breather.
Castro misses with a body punch.
Jarvis can't find room to land a body shot as Castro controls the action.
Jarvis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jarvis misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Jarvis.
The referee is keeping an eye on Castro - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Castro is looking to control Jarvis's arms but Jarvis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Castro has his back to the cage.
Castro blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Jarvis struggles to land a body shot inside as Castro controls his hands.
Jarvis has a couple of punches blocked by Castro.
Jarvis swings wildly with an uppercut but Castro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jarvis pushes Castro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Castro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Castro breaks from the clinch.
Jarvis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Jarvis closes the distance and pushes Castro back into the cage.
Jarvis lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castro blocks a body shot from Jarvis.
Castro tries to circle away but Jarvis has him pinned against the cage.
Jarvis throws a punch but it's blocked by Castro.
Jarvis misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Jarvis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fidelity Castro'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##CL2#
Jarvis moves into range and clinches up with Castro.
Jarvis misses with a punch on the inside.
Jarvis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
Castro can't find room to land a body shot as Jarvis controls the action.
Jarvis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jarvis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jarvis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jarvis working aggressively here.
Jarvis working aggressively here.
Jarvis stalling in the clinch but Castro improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvis misses with a body punch.
Castro throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jarvis fails to land.
Jarvis tries a body shot but Castro blocks it.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jarvis.
Castro can't find room to land a body shot as Jarvis controls the action.
Jarvis can't find room to land a body shot as Castro controls the action.
Jarvis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jarvis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castro's elbow.
Jarvis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jarvis throws a punch but it's blocked by Castro.
Jarvis prevents a body shot from Castro.
Jarvis scores with a shoulder strike.
Castro scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jarvis fails to land.
Jarvis lands with a right to the head.
Jarvis throws a punch but it's blocked by Castro.
Jarvis can't find room to land a body shot as Castro controls the action.
#T2#
Jarvis can't find room to land a body shot as Castro controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jarvis.
Castro tries to work over Jarvis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Jarvis as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jarvis fails to land.
Castro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jarvis tries to throw a body punch but Castro avoids it by throwing Jarvis back against the cage.
Castro blocks a body shot from Jarvis.
Jarvis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jarvis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
Jarvis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jarvis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jarvis is trying to break the clinch but Castro has him pressed against the cage.
Jarvis misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3##BC#
Castro breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Jarvis. No joy for Castro on that attempt.
Jarvis cracks a nice hook into Castro's ribs.
Castro looks to score with a jab to the body but Jarvis is just out of range.
Castro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Castro counters with a straight right hand.
Castro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Jarvis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Castro doesn't seem phased though.
Jarvis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jarvis tries to clinch up.
Jarvis tries to clinch up.
Castro throwing a counter right hand but Jarvis manages to avoid it.
Jarvis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4##CL2#
Jarvis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Jarvis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jarvis tries to clinch up but Castro circles away and keeps his distance.
Jarvis tries to clinch there but Castro circles away.
Jarvis lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jarvis misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Jarvis has managed to clinch.
Jarvis misses with a punch on the inside.
Jarvis tries to throw a body punch but Castro avoids it by throwing Jarvis back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Jarvis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fidelity Castro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Jarvis works Castro's body with a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Jarvis. Beautiful body shot.
Jarvis tries to clinch up
and Castro counters with a straight right hand.
Jarvis scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Jarvis moves into range and clinches up with Castro.
Jarvis lands a shot to the body.
Castro trying to stall but Jarvis improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jarvis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jarvis.
Still in the clinch, Jarvis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jarvis digs a right hand underneath Castro's ribcage. Castro let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Castro blocking some punches.
Castro prevents a body shot from Jarvis.
Jarvis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jarvis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jarvis tries to throw a body punch but Castro avoids it by throwing Jarvis back against the cage.
Jarvis is leaning against Castro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Jarvis.
Jarvis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castros head.
Jarvis misses with a punch on the inside.
Jarvis misses with the head strike.
Jarvis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Jarvis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jarvis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chris Jarvis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jarvis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jarvis throws a punch but it's blocked by Castro.
Jarvis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fidelity Castro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jarvis throws a punch but it's blocked by Castro.
Castro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jarvis has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Jarvis.
Jarvis tries to work over Castro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Jarvis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Castro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Jarvis clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarvis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Castro prevents a body shot from Jarvis.
Jarvis is leaning against Castro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Castro blocking some punches.
#BC#
Castro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Jarvis moves into the clinch.
Jarvis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Jarvis.
Jarvis scores with a shot to the side of Castro's head.
Jarvis scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castro.
Castro wants to break free but Jarvis has control.
Jarvis swings wildly with an uppercut but Castro uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4##BC2#
Jarvis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Jarvis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jarvis fails to land.
Chris Jarvis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Castro leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jarvis misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Jarvis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jarvis 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Jarvis!
Chris Jarvis decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
RSE 9: Bloodlust
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Leed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leed tries to clinch but Zaroni is having none of it.
Zaroni tries to counter by closing the distance.
Zaroni lands a glancing blow to the side of Leed's head.
A right-left combo lands from Zaroni. #CUT2#It looks like Roby Leed has been cut.
Leed is looking to clinch.
Leed moves in looking to clinch but Zaroni pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zaroni! But no joy.
Leed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zaroni! But no joy.
Zaroni stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Leed.#CL#
Leed gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leed wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zaroni is struggling to control the position.
Zaroni lands with a left to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Leed has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Zaroni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leed backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaroni lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Zaroni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Leed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leed throws a series of punches but Zaroni avoids them all with ease.
Leed tries to clinch up.
A jab from Zaroni finds it's way through Leed's defenses.
Leed on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Leed takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL#
Zaroni tries to keep at a distance but Leed has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zaroni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leed backwards.
Zaroni lands a left hand.
Leed tries to break the clinch but Zaroni is controlling the position.
Zaroni lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leed tries to break free but Zaroni pushes him back against the cage.
Zaroni scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zaroni throws a punch but it's blocked by Leed.
Leed wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zaroni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaroni holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zaroni scores with a hook to the body.
Leed working hard to break the clinch.
Zaroni lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Zaroni.
Leed wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zaroni has him pressed against the cage.
Leed blocks an uppercut.
Leed can't break the clinch.
#T3#
Zaroni effectively controlling the action here.
Zaroni working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zaroni cracks Leed with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Zaroni - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Zaroni on the inside.
Zaroni lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leed backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zaroni takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zaroni misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Zaroni.
Leed takes a shot to the head.
Leed looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zaroni is struggling to control the position.#T4#
Zaroni works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Zaroni.
Zaroni lands with a light punch inside.
Zaroni lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaroni lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zaroni lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leed backwards.
Zaroni lands with a light punch inside.
Zaroni lands a shot to the body.
Leed is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaroni creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zaroni lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zaroni is stalling here.
Zaroni lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Zaroni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roby Leed's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Leed needs to keep his hands up - Zaroni had a free shot at his head there.
Zaroni lands with an overhand left.
Dave Zaroni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zaroni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Roby Leed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leed throws a big shot that misses.
Zaroni keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Leed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Zaroni on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leed fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zaroni scores with a jab.
Leed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Zaroni - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaroni connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zaroni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leed just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaroni connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leed. Leed circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Leed takes a swing at Zaroni's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Leed tries a head kick but it misses.
Zaroni tests Leed's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zaroni lands a nice shot that snaps Leed's head back.
#ROC2#Leed is rocked!#CL2#
Zaroni gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Zaroni.
Zaroni lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leed backwards.
Zaroni lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leed wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zaroni lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Leed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zaroni lands with a short shot to the head.
Zaroni misses with some punches.
Leed seems to have got his legs back now.
Still in the clinch, Zaroni scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaroni lands with a right to the head. #T2#
A short left from Zaroni.
Zaroni lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Leed to his knees! Zaroni keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Zaroni!
A relieved looking Dave Zaroni thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
RSE 7: Unchained
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Suraman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Suraman stays in close to Leed's body and controls the position.
Suraman won't allow Leed to get back to his feet.
Suraman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leed wants to stand but Suraman is controlling the position.
Suraman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Suraman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Suraman lands in his opponent's guard.
Leed keeping full guard, as Suraman tries to pass.
Suraman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Suraman won't allow Leed to get back to his feet. #T2#
Suraman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU2#
Suraman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've been hearing reports that Leed has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Leed misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Suraman counters with a shoot takedown. Leed fights it but they end up in guard.
Suraman advances position into side control!
Suraman throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suraman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3##SUB2#
Suraman has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Leed is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Suraman yanks on the arm and Leed is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Suraman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maman Suraman! |
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Event:
RSE 5: Fights For The Devil
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Leed moves into range and clinches up with Akbar Ii.
Akbar Ii has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Leed is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Leed wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Akbar Ii tries for a takedown but Leed manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Akbar Ii successfully pulls guard.
#SU#
Leed decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Akbar Ii, up you get!
Akbar Ii looks winded!#CL#
Leed has managed to clinch.
Akbar Ii tries a body shot but Leed blocks it.
Akbar Ii tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Leed just stands there and leans against the cage.
Roby Leed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohammed Akbar Ii.#TD2#
Akbar Ii pulls guard successfully.
#SU#
Leed decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Leed drops Akbar Ii with a beautiful combination! Akbar Ii stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Leed is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Mohammed Akbar Ii has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Akbar Ii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leed misses with a wild combination.
We've been hearing reports that Leed has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Leed looks to land a combination but Akbar Ii avoids it well. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Leed has knocked Akbar Ii down with a huge combo! Leed steps away and waves a wobbly Akbar Ii back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Akbar Ii is rocked!
A thudding body kick lands there by Leed!
Akbar Ii is still on wobbly legs! Can Leed finish him?
Roby Leed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leed throws a right and a left that Akbar Ii avoids nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Akbar Ii misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leed lands a big right hook! Akbar Ii looks hurt but is still standing! Leed lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Akbar Ii falls down and Leed dives in with a huge hammer fist! Akbar Ii's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Leed runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roby Leed! |
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Event:
WFC Las Vegas 5
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Cartwright scores with a jab to the body.
San throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cartwright.
Cartwright is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
San jabs at Cartwright's body.
San scores with a shot to the body.
Cartwright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cartwright moves away from the strike by San.
Cartwright takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
San moves in looking to clinch but Cartwright pushes him off.
Cartwright drops down looking to force a counter takedown but San defends it well.
Cartwright takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL#
San rushes Cartwright and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
San has a couple of punches blocked by Cartwright.
San misses with a punch on the inside.
San misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cartwright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from San fails to land.
Cartwright blocking some punches.
Cartwright fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Cartwright breaks the clinch.
#T1#
San swinging wildly here.
Cartwright is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Cartwright. #CL#
San has closed the distance and engaged Cartwright in a clinch.
Cartwright drops to a knee looking for a takedown but San gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San.
San fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cartwright is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables San to keep the fight standing.
Aiko San has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clin Cartwright.
San lands with a left to the head.
Cartwright jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as San walks away with a smile on his face. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
San fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cartwright on the side of the head.#CL#
San pushes Cartwright up against the cage in a clinch.
San misses with a punch on the inside.
San swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartwright blocking some punches.
San swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Cartwright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cartwright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Cartwright breaks from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cartwright looks to land a combination but San avoids it well.
Cartwright avoids the body shot from San.
San avoids a punch combination nicely.
San doesn't manage to clinch there - Cartwright circles away.
Nice defenses there by Cartwright.
San tries to close the distance and clinch but Cartwright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
San moves out of range as Cartwright strikes.
San takes a swing at Cartwright's ribcage but misses.
San throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San misses with a looping left.#T3##CL#
San pushes Cartwright up against the cage in a clinch.
San throws a punch but it's blocked by Cartwright.
Cartwright can't get the takedown.
Cartwright looking to stall.
Cartwright jumps guard but San turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Cartwright has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed San clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
San tries to escape but Cartwright has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
San is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
San is really stuck here.
San tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
San throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
San is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
San is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright with shots to the head and body - San looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
Cartwright is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cartwright lands with some vicious ground and pound - can San hang on?
San tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cartwright wants to control the pace but San is squirming around nicely.
San flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
San is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
San swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
San can't escape the position.
Cartwright lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Cartwright trying to control but he's not successful this time.
San is looking to improve his position but Cartwright isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Cartwright jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but San manages to avoid the submission attempt.
San tries to bench press Cartwright off him but Cartwright keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Clin Cartwright will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cartwright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San is looking to wear down Cartwright with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
San looks to land a combination but Cartwright avoids it well.
Cartwright swats away the attempt to clinch by San.
Cartwright tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cartwright misses with a hook. San ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Cartwright misses.
Aiko San is winning the standup battle so far.
San throws a series of punches but Cartwright moves out of range.
Cartwright is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
San throws a body shot but no joy.
San sets himself, and Cartwright steps forward looking for the clinch! San avoids it this time.
San works Cartwright's body with a nice hook.
San tries to clinch there but Cartwright circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright swats away the attempt to clinch by San.
Cartwright cracks San with a good jab.
San looks to score with a jab to the body but Cartwright is just out of range.
Cartwright tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
San tries to clinch but Cartwright moves out of range.
San missing with a left hand there. Cartwright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
San misses with a hook. Cartwright ducked under it nicely.
Cartwright closes the distance and clinches up with San, looking for a takedown. Cartwright pushes San against the cage but San circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
San tries to clinch there but Cartwright circles away.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts San as he jumps to the side.
San changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
San misses with a series of wild punches.
San slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big right from Cartwright misses.
San looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
San misses with a wild body shot.
San fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
San staying out of range there.#CL#
San clinches with his opponent.
Aiko San has scored more points in the clinch so far.
San misses with a hook from the clinch.
San is pressed up against the cage. Cartwright has hold of a leg and is looking to drag San down to the mat. San avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aiko San has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clin Cartwright.
San keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cartwright fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San tries to clinch but Cartwright is having none of it.
Cartwright looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
San throws a right and a left that both miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Cartwright misses.#T3#
San connects with a body shot.
San fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
San tries to close the distance and clinch but Cartwright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
San with a hook.
San swings for the body but Cartwright moves out of range.
Cartwright walks into a straight right hand from San.
Cartwright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract San.
San ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartwright moves away.
Cartwright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San moves away.
San is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cartwright can do to turn this around?
Cartwright thows a left - swing and a miss!
San jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
San scores with a jab to the jaw.
San swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD#
Oooooh!!! San has knocked Cartwright down with a huge combo! San steps away and waves a wobbly Cartwright back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Cartwright is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Clin Cartwright has been cut.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartwright throws a lazy uppercut
and Cartwright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cartwright is still on wobbly legs! Can San finish him?
San tries to close the distance and clinch but Cartwright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
San Throws a clean left jab. San Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Cartwright's chin! Cartwright crumbles to the ground and San follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by San!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aiko San! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 64
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1##KD#
BartosiĹ„ski cracks Big Time with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Big Time looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can BartosiĹ„ski finish him?
#CUT#It looks like Randy Big Time has been cut.
Big Time misses with a combination
and Bartosiński counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tomasz Bartosiński!
An out of breath Tomasz Bartosiński thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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