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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
C390: Cheese vs Adofo
Date: Feb 02, 2025 |
#R1#
Valverde throws a shot to the body.
Bashir takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bashir avoids the body shot from Valverde.
Bashir fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A big right from Valverde misses.
Bashir lands with an overhand left.#ROC2#Valverde is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Bethania Valverde has been cut.
Bashir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valverde.
Oh Valverde is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bashir takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Valverde seems to have got his legs back now.
Valverde looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bashir swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valverde tries a head kick but it misses.
Valverde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bashir is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Valverde scores with a jab. Bashir acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
A punch combination from Bashir misses.
Valverde lands a head shot.
Bashir throws a right hand that Valverde ducks under and follows up with a left that Valverde also avoids with ease.
Valverde appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Valverde lands a jab to Bashir's midsection.
Bashir misses with a hook
and Valverde connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Valverde misses.
Bashir looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bashir takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Valverde throws out a loose jab but Bashir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bashir gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Valverde.
Valverde slips under a jab from Bashir.
Valverde uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bashir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Bashir takes a jab right on the kisser.
Valverde throws a jab when Bashir was well out of range.
Valverde looks to land a left hand but Bashir moved out of range nicely.
Bashir feints the counter takedown.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bashir crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Valverde - the referee stops the clock and Bashir gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Valverde. Bashir manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Valverde lands with a good body shot.
Valverde is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Valverde thows a body kick. Bashir tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Valverde works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Valverde lands with a shot to the body.
Valverde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bashir throws the left hand but Valverde avoids the punch easily.
Valverde ducks under a wild hook from Bashir.
Bashir misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Valverde plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bashir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valverde.
Valverde throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Bashir counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bashir.
Valverde avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bashir passes into half guard.
Bashir winds up and cracks Valverde with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bashir throws a strike but Valverde avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bashir stops Valverde from standing up.
Bashir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bashir is looking to work some ground and pound but Valverde has wrist control.#T4#
Bashir postures up in Valverde's guard and throws a big left but Valverde blocks it.
Bashir throwing strikes but missing.
Valverde keeping moving, preventing Bashir from controlling successfully.
Valverde utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bashir wants to control from the top but Valverde keeps moving.
Valverde wants to stand and escape but Bashir is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Valverde throws a body punch but Bashir moves out of range.
Bashir throws an overhand right that lands on Valverde's shoulder, as Valverde tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bethania Valverde dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bethania Valverde's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Valverde misses with a body shot
#TD2#
so Bashir counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bashir working some strikes from top position.
Bashir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bashir scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bashir is looking to work some ground and pound but Valverde has wrist control.
Valverde utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bashir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bashir passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bashir tries for a kimura but Valverde is defending well.
Valverde is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T1#
Bashir cracks Valverde with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Valverde defending against the ground and pound.
Bashir with the ground and pound but Valverde regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Bashir throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Bashir there.
Valverde is trying to stand back up but Bashir is controlling him
Bashir throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bashir throws a strike but Valverde avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bashir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Valverde is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bashir is controlling him.
Bashir content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bashir postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Valverde working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bashir.
Bashir stands up over Valverde, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bashir throwing strikes from guard but Valverde blocks nicely. #ES#
Valverde has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bashir off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Valverde throws a lazy uppercut
letting Bashir counter with a right hand.
Valverde keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T3#
Bashir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bashir is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Valverde works Bashir's body with a nice hook.
Bashir misses with an uppercut. Valverde saw that one coming.
Bashir misses with a body shot.
Valverde lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Valverde rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bashir counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valverde is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bashir can do to turn this around?
Valverde missing with a left hand there. Bashir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bashir unleashes a big counter combination but Valverde bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Valverde digs a good hook to Bashir's body.
Bethania Valverde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valverde throws a head kick that misses.
Valverde throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
so Bashir counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted 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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bashir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Bashir lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Valverde working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bashir.
Bashir engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bashir working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bashir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bashir lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bashir looking to pass the guard.
Bashir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Bashir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bethania Valverde's cut.
That's time! Valverde's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bashir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valverde throws an overhand right that lands on Bashir's shoulder, as Bashir tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Valverde throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bashir misses with a body shot
and Valverde counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Valverde takes a swing at Bashir's ribcage but misses.
Bashir drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Valverde defends it well.
Valverde jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valverde throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bashir counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bashir blocks a head kick by Valverde.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde connects with a body shot that sends Bashir's belly button to the back.
Bashir might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Valverde goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bashir moves out of range of the body kick.
Valverde misses with a double jab
#KD2#
and Bashir counters with a beautiful punch that sends Valverde to the canvas! #T1#
Valverde keeping moving, preventing Bashir from controlling successfully.
Bashir wants to pass the guard but Valverde is keeping the position.
Bashir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES#
Valverde manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bashir has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Valverde after a bit of a struggle.
Bashir prevents Valverde from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Bashir tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bashir tries to pull guard but Valverde holds him up against the cage and eventually Bashir drops back down to his feet.
Bethania Valverde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Bashir.
Bashir drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Valverde gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Valverde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valverde digs a good hook to Bashir's body.
Valverde throws a front kick that sends Bashir stumbling back into the cage.
Bashir misses the jab.
Valverde plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3#
Bashir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valverde throws out the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valverde, as that shot connected.
Valverde pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And Bashir tries to counter it with a takedown but Valverde pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Valverde fails to land with a series of punches.
Bashir doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Valverde moves away from the strike by Bashir.
Valverde lands a head kick. Bashir smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bashir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valverde moves away.
Valverde throws an off balance right hand
and Valverde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bashir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valverde.
Valverde connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Valverde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bashir moves away.#T4#
Valverde lands a head shot.#TD2#
Bashir shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Valverde manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bashir with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bashir postures up in Valverde's guard and throws a big left but Valverde blocks it.
Valverde avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bashir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bashir with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bashir throws an elbow that misses. Valverde uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bashir's guard. Nice move by Valverde!#REVR#
Bashir is controlling Valverde's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bethania Valverde showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Valverde 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bethania Valverde!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bethania Valverde made sure he mentioned Pulling Guard, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Pitbull XVIII
Date: Feb 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Yuki Shimada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Loki Kvakkestad!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kvakkestad bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Shimada (0) vs (4) Kvakkestad#SUB2#
Kvakkestad is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shimada has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kvakkestad wants to control for a moment but Shimada uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shimada tries to get to full guard but Kvakkestad has control of the leg.
Shimada has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kvakkestad is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kvakkestad is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shimada doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kvakkestad.
Kvakkestad trying to control from half guard but Shimada is working away. #T1#
Kvakkestad controlling the pace.
Kvakkestad works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shimada (0) vs (7) Kvakkestad#SUB2#
Kvakkestad tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Kvakkestad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2##SUB2#
Kvakkestad is trying to get an arm triangle but Shimada is defending well.
Shimada is trying to escape the position but Kvakkestad is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Kvakkestad working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Kvakkestad is working to tighten his grip on Shimada's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Shimada has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kvakkestad is really squeezing tight and eventually Shimada passes out! Kvakkestad breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Loki Kvakkestad!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Loki Kvakkestad waved his t-shirt featuring KOMBAT KLOTHING's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1133 Hawk v Fred
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Kruth misses with a right hand #TD#
and Yamasaki counters with a shoot takedown. Kruth fights it but they end up in guard.
Kruth has control of Yamasaki's left arm, preventing Yamasaki from doing any damage.
Yamasaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kruth is keeping the position for now.
Kruth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yamasaki's guard. #REVB#
Yamasaki seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kruth won't allow Yamasaki to sweep him here.
Kruth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamasaki is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruth trying to control but Yamasaki is working from the bottom.
Kruth wants to pass the guard but Yamasaki is keeping the position.#T1#
Kruth content to stall in guard here.
Kruth won't allow Yamasaki to sweep him here.
Kruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamasaki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yamasaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kruth is trying to control the position but Yamasaki postures up.
Kruth keeping full guard, as Yamasaki tries to pass. #SUB2#
Kruth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kruth is pulling down on Yamasaki's head to control his posture.
Yamasaki postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Kruth throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yamasaki's waist but Yamasaki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kruth off to one side.
Yamasaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yamasaki throws a lazy right hand but Kruth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jorgen Kruth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Kruth looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Yamasaki 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.#SUB2#
Kruth is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Yamasaki as he works his way to full guard.
Yamasaki keeping moving, preventing Kruth from controlling successfully. #T4#
Kruth might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Yamasaki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Yamasaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamasaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kruth controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamasaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kruth wants to pass the guard but Yamasaki is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Katsu Yamasaki will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kruth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yamasaki defends it nicely.
Kruth throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Yamasaki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Yamasaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kruth manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kruth wants to sweep here but Yamasaki controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Kruth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki is pushing down on Kruth's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kruth is fighting to maintain full guard but Yamasaki has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Kruth tries to roll over but Yamasaki keeps him under control.#SUB#
Yamasaki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kruth defends it well. #SUB2#
Kruth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kruth moves into full guard.
Kruth controls Yamasaki momentarily but Yamasaki frees himself. #SUB2#
Kruth looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yamasaki passes into half guard.
Kruth has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yamasaki has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Yamasaki looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Yamasaki moves to the back. #T3#
Kruth breaks Yamasaki's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Yamasaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kruth is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Kruth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yamasaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kruth has managed to get both his arms back between Yamasaki's legs - danger averted.
Kruth looking to sit in guard and control but Yamasaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Yamasaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruth can do to turn this around?
Yamasaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Kruth is retaining full guard.
Katsu Yamasaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4##SUB2#
Yamasaki has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kruth to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Yamasaki is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kruth pulls down on the head and he's put Yamasaki to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jorgen Kruth!
A very excited looking Jorgen Kruth rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1134 Kimi v Sean
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1#
O Malley misses with a straight left.
O Malley circles away from the clinch attempt.
O Malley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Enqvist. Enqvist circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
O Malley throws a big shot that misses.
O Malley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
O Malley swings for the body but Enqvist moves out of range.
O Malley scores with a hook.
O Malley looks to throw the jab but Enqvist is out of range.
O Malley lands the left hand.
O Malley jabs Enqvist to the body, keeping him at a distance.
O Malley throws a lazy body kick
and Enqvist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sean O Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Malley misses with a lunging right hand
and Enqvist counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Enqvist.
Enqvist has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Malley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Enqvist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Malley.
O Malley throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Enqvist rushes O Malley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Enqvist misses with some punches.
#BC#
Enqvist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch lands to the side of Enqvist 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Enqvist.
O Malley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
O Malley takes a kick to the side of the head.#KD#
Enqvist lands a big head kick that sends O Malley tumbling to the mat! Enqvist takes a step backwards and waves O Malley back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#O Malley is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Sean O Malley has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Enqvist thumps O Malley with a low kick.
O Malley is still on wobbly legs! Can Enqvist finish him?
Enqvist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Malley.
Enqvist half committed to a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Malley. Enqvist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Enqvist connects with a solid leg kick.
O Malley misses with a lunging right hand
and Enqvist counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimi Enqvist!
Kimi Enqvist retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Kimi Enqvist thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Pitbull XVII
Date: Jan 31, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Jack Williams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Alvaro Key!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Key is looking to clinch. #TD#
Williams throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Key was covering up waiting for the punch and Williams finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Williams (2) vs (0) Key
Key keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass. #SUB2#
Key throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Williams 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.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Key working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Williams has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Key is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
Williams controlling the action here.
Key won't allow Williams to pass to mount. #T2##SUB2#
Key looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Williams in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Key actively working from the bottom here.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Key is defending well. #SUB2#
Key is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Williams in particular looking to stall.
Williams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##SUB2#
Key actively working from the bottom here.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Key is defending well.
Williams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Key looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Key tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Key is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
Key looks winded!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Williams in particular looking to stall.#T4##SUB2#
Key looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Williams passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Williams (5) vs (0) Key
Williams mounts Key! Really nice guard pass there!
Key is looking to get to half guard.
Williams controlling from the full mount. #T5#
Key is trying desperately to improve position.
Key keeps trying to improve his position.
Williams controlling his opponent.
Williams seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Key for as long as he can get away with.
Key is wriggling around trying to escape.
Key is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Williams has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Williams (8) vs (0) Key
I would not like to be Key right now.
Williams continues to stall.#T6#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Williams.
Williams is hanging on to Key's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Williams.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Key tries to roll but Williams sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Key has hold of Williams's leg, trying to break free but it's let Williams lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Key is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Williams throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Williams!
Jack Williams took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Kersikov's Vitamin Clinic (160) for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
FREAKSHOW 3
Date: Jan 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Bleak avoids the body shot from Cuntmara.
Bleak gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cuntmara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cuntmara looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Ibrahim Cuntmara has been cut.
Bleak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cuntmara. Cuntmara obviously looking to wear him down.
Cuntmara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cuntmara throws a leg kick which misses Bleak's front leg but catches the back leg as Bleak tries to avoid it.
Bleak blocks a jab.
Cuntmara scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bleak in his tracks.
Cuntmara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bleak misses with a body shot.
Cuntmara missing with a left hand there. Bleak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cuntmara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bleak.
A nice side step and Bleak releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cuntmara throws a jab but it's blocked by Bleak. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Bleak.
A nice side step and Bleak releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cuntmara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cuntmara thumps Bleak with a low kick.
Cuntmara misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and Bleak releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cuntmara tried to score with a low kick but Bleak checks it.
Bleak let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bleak misses with a straight left.
Cuntmara throws a right hand that misses
and Bleak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cuntmara jabs at Bleak's body.
Cuntmara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bleak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cuntmara manages to avoid it.
Bleak steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cuntmara. That one must have hurt.
Cuntmara throws a hook but Bleak avoids it easily.
Cuntmara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bleak manages to avoid it.
Bleak looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T2#
Cuntmara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bleak at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Cuntmara.
Bleak has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cuntmara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bleak.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch lands to the side of Bleak 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cuntmara lands a glancing blow to the side of Bleak's head.
Bleak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cuntmara.
A big right from Cuntmara misses.
Cuntmara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bleak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bleak slips under a jab.
Bleak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cuntmara throws a solid leg kick but Bleak takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cuntmara.
Cuntmara tries to score with a low kick but Bleak moves his leg out of the way.
Cuntmara throws a leg kick which misses Bleak's front leg but catches the back leg as Bleak tries to avoid it. #T3#
Decent striking displayed by Cuntmara there.
Cuntmara works Bleak's body with a nice hook.
Cuntmara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cuntmara listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cuntmara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bleak doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bleak walks into a left hand.
Cuntmara cracks Bleak with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cuntmara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bleak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bleak fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cuntmara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cuntmara scores with a jab to the head.
Bleak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Cuntmara paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bleak shoots in for a takedown but Cuntmara shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cuntmara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Bleak releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cuntmara throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cuntmara throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cuntmara cracks Bleak with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Cuntmara throws a shot to the body.
Cuntmara misses with an uppercut.
Bleak throws a body punch but Cuntmara moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Cuntmara misses the target.
Cuntmara misses with a jab to the body
and Bleak counters with a stiff right hand. #T5#
Bleak misses with a hook. Cuntmara ducked under it nicely.
Cuntmara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bleak moves away from the strike by Cuntmara.
Ibrahim Cuntmara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bleak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bleak there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cuntmara throws a hook to the side of Bleak's head but Bleak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cuntmara takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cuntmara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cuntmara lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bleak has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bleak and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bleak slips under a jab.
Cuntmara misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Bleak misses.
A swing and a miss from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara throws a leg kick
and Bleak counters with a stiff right hand. #T6#
Cuntmara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cuntmara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bleak moves out of range as Cuntmara throws a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Bleak blocks the leg kick.
Bleak is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cuntmara with a body shot.
Bleak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cuntmara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cuntmara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bleak. That did some damage!
Ibrahim Cuntmara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bleak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice leg kick from Cuntmara, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara misses with a straight left.
Cuntmara dodges the punch combination from Bleak.
#T7#
Cuntmara throws a combination that misses
and Bleak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cuntmara throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bleak.
Bleak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bleak! But no joy.
Bleak takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wulfgang Bleak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bleak's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bleak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cuntmara tried to score with a low kick but Bleak checks it.
Bleak blocks a jab.
Cuntmara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bleak looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cuntmara. Bleak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cuntmara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cuntmara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T8#
Bleak swings for the body but Cuntmara moves out of range.
Cuntmara looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bleak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cuntmara takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bleak avoids the body shot from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cuntmara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bleak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bleak misses with a left hand
and Cuntmara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cuntmara swings for the body but Bleak moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Bleak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cuntmara missing with a left hand there. Bleak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cuntmara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bleak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T9#
Cuntmara throws a leg kick which misses Bleak's front leg but catches the back leg as Bleak tries to avoid it.
Bleak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cuntmara.
Bleak takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cuntmara jabs at Bleak's body.
Cuntmara throws a good cross that connects.
Cuntmara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bleak jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cuntmara throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Cuntmara misses the target.
A head kick misses from Cuntmara.
Bleak looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bleak misses with an uppercut. Cuntmara saw that one coming.
Bleak misses with a left hand
and Cuntmara counters with a head kick. That will keep Bleak thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim Cuntmara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cuntmara has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Ibrahim Cuntmara!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Ibrahim Cuntmara!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Ibrahim Cuntmara!
Ibrahim Cuntmara wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ibrahim Cuntmara thanked NARCOS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Wulfgang Bleak was interviewed post fight and said 'I don't mind the pain, it helps remember the lesson. Great job by my opponent, he earned it. But I will be back!'. |
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Event:
FREAKSHOW 3
Date: Jan 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Jennings tries to clinch there but Wachter circles away.
Jennings tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wachter counters with a straight right hand.
Wachter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wachter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jennings fails with a takedown attempt.
Jennings shoots in for a takedown but Wachter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jennings misses with a head kick.
Jennings pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wachter misses with an uppercut.
Wachter tests Jennings's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wachter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jennings sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wachter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wachter scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wachter misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Wachter misses the target. #T1#
Jennings dives in and grabs Wachter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wachter pushes down on Jennings's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Jennings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jennings shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jennings staying out of range there.
Wachter misses with a hook.#TD#
Jennings decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wachter wants to stand back up but Jennings manages to pass into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jennings trying to control the position but Wachter is working away.
Jennings controlling from side mount. #T2#
Jennings throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jennings trying to control the position but Wachter is working away. #SU#
Jennings decides to stand back up. Jennings steps back and let's Wachter get back to his feet.
Wachter lunges at Jennings with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jennings's hand.
Jennings looks to land a body kick but Wachter moved away.
Wachter throws out a counter right but Jennings avoids it with no problem.
Jennings slips a straight right by Wachter.
Jennings wants to clinch up but Wachter keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Wachter misses with a looping left.
Wachter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jennings.
Wachter misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Wachter misses the target.
Jennings showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wachter.
A punch combination from Wachter misses.
Markus Wachter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jennings chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jennings keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jennings drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wachter sprawls and moves away.
Jennings fails with the takedown
and Wachter counters with a stiff right hand.
Jennings takes one on the button.
Wachter throws an overhand right that lands on Jennings's shoulder, as Jennings tries to avoid the shot.
Wachter darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Jennings lands with a hook. Wachter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#It looks like Markus Wachter has been cut.
Wachter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wachter wants it to stay on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jennings fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wachter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wachter throws a hook but Jennings avoids it easily.
Wachter scores with a punch to the head.
A big right from Wachter misses.
Jennings looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Donk. Wachter catches Jennings right on the button with a cross.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jennings or perhaps it was just good defense by Wachter, which made it look bad.
Jennings takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wachter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#Jennings is rocked!
Jennings gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wachter 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 5:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Markus Wachter!
Markus Wachter gave a mention to © Trap House in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
FREAKSHOW 3
Date: Jan 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Van Gogh finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kramer throws a sloppy head kick and Van Gogh moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Gogh. That snapped Kramer's head back.
A big right from Kramer misses.
Van Gogh avoids the head kick by Kramer.
A shot to the liver by Van Gogh. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Kramer misses.
Kramer tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Van Gogh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Gogh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van Gogh connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kramer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kramer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Gogh moves out of range of the strikes.
Kramer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kramer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Gogh's sensitive parts.
Van Gogh lands with an uppercut that bounces Kramer off the ropes and back into range.
Van Gogh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Gogh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Van Gogh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kramer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kramer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Van Gogh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kramer's head.#T1#
Van Gogh lands with an uppercut that bounces Kramer off the ropes and back into range.
Van Gogh paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Van Gogh.
A shot to the liver by Van Gogh. Beautiful body shot.
A swing and a miss from Van Gogh.
Van Gogh backing away here, and Kramer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Van Gogh digs a good body shot into Kramer's ribs.
Van Gogh looks to score with a jab to the body but Kramer is just out of range.
Van Gogh connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kramer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Gogh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kramer's head.
Kramer throws a series of punches but Van Gogh moves out of range.
Kramer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kramer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Van Gogh throws a leg kick which misses Kramer's front leg but catches the back leg as Kramer tries to avoid it.
Kramer drops his hands momentarily and Van Gogh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Van Gogh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kramer.
Kramer feints a counter leg kick.
Vincent Van Gogh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kramer throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Gogh counters with a slapping leg kick.
Van Gogh is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kramer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Gogh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Kramer slips under a jab.
Kramer connects with a body shot.
Kramer misses with a kick to the body.
Van Gogh slips a jab from Kramer.
Kramer throws a head kick that misses.
Van Gogh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kramer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kramer looks to land a left hand but Van Gogh moved out of range nicely.
A left lands for Van Gogh.
Kramer is looking to land body kicks.
Kramer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Gogh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kramer.
A jab from Van Gogh misses.
Van Gogh avoids a kick to the body.
Van Gogh seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Van Gogh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Kramer has closed the distance and engaged Van Gogh in a clinch.
#BC2#
Kramer breaks the clinch.
Van Gogh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kramer under the eye.
Van Gogh thuds a left hand into Kramer's body.#T3#
Kramer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kramer looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Gogh is just out of range.
Van Gogh drops his hands momentarily and Kramer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good leg kick by Kramer.
Van Gogh throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kramer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Van Gogh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kramer finds it's way round the side to connect with Van Gogh's head.
A head kick misses from Kramer.
Van Gogh throws a hook but Kramer avoids it easily.
Kramer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kramer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Gogh manages to avoid it.
Van Gogh misses with a head kick.
Van Gogh is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Van Gogh tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kramer is able to avoid easily.
Kramer stuffs the takedown.
Kramer throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Gogh counters with a left to the body.
Van Gogh misses with an uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Gogh checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kramer misses the target.
Van Gogh takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Gogh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kramer was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Gogh.#T4#
Kramer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Van Gogh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kramer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kramer lands a high kick!
Van Gogh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kramer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Gogh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kramer. Kramer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Van Gogh moves out of range of the body kick from Kramer.
Good exchange - Van Gogh coming out on top.
Van Gogh lands an overhand right.
Kramer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Gogh.
Kramer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Van Gogh throws a jab but it's blocked by Kramer.
Van Gogh scores with a shot to the body.
Van Gogh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kramer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kramer takes one to the chin there.
Van Gogh tries to work over Kramer's front leg with a kick but Kramer checks it.
Van Gogh moves out of range of the strikes.
Kramer throws a front kick aimed at Van Gogh's knee but Van Gogh avoids it well.
Van Gogh misses with an uppercut. #T5#
Van Gogh misses with a hook. Kramer ducked under it nicely.
Van Gogh misses with a straight right.
Van Gogh scores with a jab to the head.
Van Gogh looks to land a right hand but Kramer moved out of range.
Kramer misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Kramer clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Kramer manages to break the clinch.
Kramer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kramer lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Gogh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Van Gogh blocks a low kick nicely.
Van Gogh checks a low kick from Kramer.
Kramer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Gogh.
Kramer stalks Van Gogh and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Van Gogh's face. Van Gogh staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kramer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Van Gogh misses its intended target. #T6#
Van Gogh misses with a double jab
and Van Gogh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kramer slips under a jab from Van Gogh.
Van Gogh connects with a right hand. Kramer shakes it off.
Kramer lands a nice looking body shot.
Kramer throws a hook to the side of Van Gogh's head but Van Gogh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A left lands for Van Gogh.
Jaxon Kramer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Gogh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kramer swings for the body but Van Gogh moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Van Gogh 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC2#Van Gogh is rocked!
Kramer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Van Gogh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kramer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Van Gogh somewhat.
Oh Van Gogh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Van Gogh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kramer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Van Gogh is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Van Gogh.
Kramer cracks Van Gogh on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Van Gogh falls backwards against the ropes. Kramer follows up with more strikes that drop Van Gogh to his knees. Kramer keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Van Gogh! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaxon Kramer!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jaxon Kramer waved his t-shirt featuring Furnace Performance 🔥's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
FREAKSHOW 3
Date: Jan 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Robber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bartlett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robber tries to clinch there but Bartlett circles away.
Robber tries to close the distance and clinch but Bartlett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bartlett tries a head kick but it misses.
Robber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bartlett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Bartlett.
Bartlett circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Robber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Bartlett. #CL#
Robber clinches up with Bartlett and pushes him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robber gets underhooks to prevent Bartlett's takedown attempt.
Robber tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Robber tries a knee to the head but Bartlett blocks it.
Robber misses with some punches.
Robber misses with some punches.
#T1#
Bartlett is trying to pull guard but Robber has him pressed against the ropes.
Robber tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bartlett avoids it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Robber. #CUT#It looks like Bryan Bartlett has been cut.
Bartlett is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bartlett fails to pull guard.
Grave Robber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Bartlett.
Bartlett avoiding damage as Robber throws knees to the body.
Bartlett tries to pull guard but Robber holds him up against the ropes and eventually Bartlett drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Bartlett has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Robber uses from the top position.
Bartlett is pulling down on Robber's head to control his posture.
Robber knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bartlett on the ground.
Bartlett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robber is one step ahead there.
Bartlett pulls Robber in close to prevent any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Robber is posturing up here but Bartlett has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Robber tries to roll out but it's too tight and Robber has to tap! Slick submission there by Bartlett!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bryan Bartlett!
After winning the bout, Bryan Bartlett thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SYN 1135 Ryan vs. Kamara
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Durling uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doherty.
A low kick from Doherty misses #TD#
and Durling decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Doherty's guard.
Doherty is wriggling around but Durling manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Durling is keen to just control but Doherty is a slippery customer.
Durling trying to pass the guard but Doherty defending well. #SUB#
Durling is looking for a kimura but Doherty is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Durling to get the leverage.
Durling thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Doherty's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durling trying to control the action but Doherty is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Durling is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Durling is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Doherty has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Durling not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Durling 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.
Durling not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Doherty is trying to stand back up but Durling is controlling him
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Durling is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Doherty is defending against the submission attempts here by Durling.
Durling trying to control the pace.
Durling moves into full mount! Doherty won't be happy about that!
Doherty is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#T3#
Durling content just to control the position here.
Durling connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Durling with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Doherty is squirming around, avoiding Durling's attempts to control the action.
Durling sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Doherty wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Durling thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T4##SUB#
Durling swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Doherty is now in Durling's guard. A big mistake from Durling there, giving up the dominant position!
Durling wants to sweep here but Doherty controlling him for the moment.
Doherty must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Durling is controlling Doherty's posture.#SUB#
Durling has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Doherty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Durling isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Doherty stacks Durling on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Doherty!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Doherty stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Durling 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#
Durling moves out of range of the strikes.
Doherty throws an overhand right that lands on Durling's shoulder, as Durling tries to avoid the shot.
Doherty connects with a leg kick.
Doherty cracks Durling with a good jab.
Durling looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Durling ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doherty buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Durling blocks a jab.
Durling scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doherty thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durling avoids a punch combination nicely.
Doherty throws a leg kick #TD#
and Durling counters with a nice double leg into side control. Doherty won't be happy with that. #T1#
Durling prevents Doherty from escaping the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Durling.
Doherty defending against the ground and pound.
Durling wants to take a breather but Doherty manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Durling.
Durling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Durling wants to control from the top but Doherty keeps moving.
Durling trying to move into half guard but instead Doherty has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Durling is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Doherty defends well.#SUB#
Durling had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Doherty defends it easily.#T2##SUB#
Durling looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Doherty passes into half guard.
Durling is trying to control but can't.
Durling is pressing down on Doherty's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Doherty wants to get up but he can't break Durling's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Durling throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Doherty escapes and throws Durling's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Durling is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Durling manages to work his way to half guard, despite Doherty's best efforts.
Doherty tries to stand and escape but Durling is controlling the position.
Durling makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Durling.
Durling bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Doherty's guard. #REVR#
Durling wants to control from the top but Doherty keeps moving.
Durling lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Durling wants to control from the top but Doherty keeps moving.
Durling is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Durling is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Doherty is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Doherty has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Doherty really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Durling. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Durling pulls Doherty in close to his closed guard and prevents Doherty from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Durling throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Doherty escapes and throws Durling's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cathal Doherty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Durling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Doherty misses with a right hand #TD#
and Durling counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Durling is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Doherty has escaped the position, nice work there.
Durling is looking to take a break and control but Doherty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Doherty is trying to escape the position but Durling is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doherty wants to get back to his feet but Durling drags him back down.
Durling 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.
Doherty is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Durling is controlling him well.#T1##SUB#
Durling is trying to get an arm triangle but Doherty is defending well.
Durling wants to control but Doherty is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Durling tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Durling is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Doherty knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Doherty is not content to let Durling control the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sloppy strikes there by Durling.
Doherty dodges the ground and pound from Durling.
Sloppy strikes there by Durling.
Durling landing strikes.
Doherty is not content to let Durling control the position. #SUB#
Durling tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Durling trying to control the position but Doherty is working away. #SUB#
Durling is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Doherty looks calm but he's in trouble here. Durling gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Doherty is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Durling lets go of the hold and Doherty can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Durling!
Our winner, Nick Durling, 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:
C388: Blaydes vs Arroyo
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Roberto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cervenka.
Roberto tries to close the distance and clinch but Cervenka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cervenka shoots in looking for a takedown but Roberto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cervenka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Roberto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cervenka to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Roberto wants to get back to his feet but Cervenka is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU2#
Cervenka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Roberto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Roberto loads up on a big right hand but Cervenka slips the punch.
Cervenka throws a lazy right hand but Roberto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervenka throws a hook to the side of Roberto's head but Roberto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Roberto misses the target.
Cervenka misses the shot to the body.
Cervenka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Roberto lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cervenka scores with the left hand. Roberto knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Cervenka scores with a jab. Roberto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cervenka misses with the combination.
Cervenka throws out a loose jab but Roberto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roberto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cervenka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roberto moves away.
It looked like Roberto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roberto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roberto looks to land a left hand but Cervenka moved out of range nicely.
Roberto staying out of range there.
Paulo Roberto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cervenka slips under a jab from Roberto.
Cervenka takes a swing at Roberto's ribcage but misses.
Roberto tries to clinch but Cervenka moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Roberto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#It looks like Marek Cervenka has been cut.
Roberto missing with a left hand there. Cervenka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cervenka throws a hook but Roberto avoids it easily.
Roberto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Roberto moves away from the strike by Cervenka.
Roberto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cervenka finds it's way round the side to connect with Roberto's head.
Nice shot by Cervenka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cervenka. Roberto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cervenka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roberto.
Cervenka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Roberto with a body shot.#T2#
Roberto just misses with a punch to the body.
Cervenka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Roberto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Roberto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Roberto wants to clinch.
Cervenka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Cervenka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Cervenka takes the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Roberto.
Cervenka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#It looks like Paulo Roberto has been cut.
Roberto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Roberto lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roberto.
Roberto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cervenka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Cervenka fails to land.
Cervenka throws a punch but it's blocked by Roberto.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberto.
Cervenka lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Cervenka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Roberto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Roberto lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cervenka fails to land.
Roberto avoiding damage as Cervenka throws knees to the body.
Cervenka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roberto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short uppercut from Roberto.
Roberto can't find room to land a body shot as Cervenka controls the action.
Roberto missing with knees to the body.
Roberto tries a knee to the head but Cervenka blocks it.
Roberto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cervenka lands a nice shot to the body.
Roberto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cervenka is defending well for now.
Roberto misses with some punches.
Cervenka working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberto.
Cervenka misses with the head strike.
Cervenka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Roberto scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Roberto misses with a knee to the head.
Cervenka scores with a shot to the side of Roberto's head.
Roberto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cervenka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cervenka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Roberto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Roberto landing knees to the body.
Cervenka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cervenka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roberto misses with the head strike.
Roberto tries to throw a body punch but Cervenka avoids it by throwing Roberto back against the cage.
Cervenka lands with a light punch inside.
Cervenka blocks the elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Roberto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cervenka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roberto lands a hook that snaps the head of Cervenka backwards.
Roberto lands a left hand.
Cervenka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marek Cervenka will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Roberto misses with a straight left.
Roberto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cervenka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cervenka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cervenka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roberto.
Cervenka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Roberto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cervenka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roberto throws out the jab.
Roberto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Roberto moves to clinch but Cervenka breaks away
letting Cervenka counter with a right hand.
Cervenka misses with a right hand
and Roberto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roberto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Roberto looks to land a left hand but Cervenka moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervenka lands a jab.
Roberto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Roberto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Roberto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cervenka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cervenka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
Cervenka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Marek Cervenka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cervenka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Roberto lands a jab to the head.
#ROC#Cervenka is rocked!
Roberto lands an uppercut, right on the button! Cervenka tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulo Roberto!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Paulo Roberto waved his t-shirt featuring NARCOS's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
TOF 194
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Woerner throws a lazy right hand but Kuomanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuomanen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Woerner at a distance.
Woerner has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Woerner throws a chopping leg kick but Kuomanen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kuomanen throws a good cross that connects.
Woerner misses with a straight right.
Kuomanen cracks a nice hook into Woerner's ribs.
Woerner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Woerner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuomanen defending well as Woerner loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Kuomanen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woerner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheers as Woerner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuomanen doesn't seem phased though.
Woerner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuomanen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuomanen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kuomanen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Woerner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kuomanen ducks under a wild hook from Woerner.
Kuomanen throws a good cross that connects.
Woerner misses with a straight left.
Woerner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Woerner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Woerner misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Kuomanen counters with a single leg into guard. Woerner didn't expect that.
Kuomanen throws a big elbow that misses.
Kuomanen prevents Woerner from getting back to his feet.
Kuomanen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kuomanen looking to pass the guard.
Kuomanen controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Kuomanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Woerner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuomanen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Woerner keeping full guard, as Kuomanen tries to pass.
Kuomanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Woerner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Woerner.
Woerner throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Kuomanen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kuomanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kuomanen wants to pass the guard but Woerner is keeping the position.
Woerner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Woerner wants to get back to his feet but Kuomanen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kuomanen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Kuomanen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuomanen 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kuomanen throws a body shot but no joy.
Woerner throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Kuomanen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kuomanen controlling the action here.
Kuomanen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T5#
Woerner has hold of Kuomanen's hands but Kuomanen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kuomanen wants to control but Woerner is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kuomanen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kuomanen wants to control but Woerner is keeping him busy.
Kuomanen thows a huge punch but Woerner dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Kuomanen is trying to work for a kimura but Woerner is defending well.
Kuomanen works his way into side control. #T6#
Kuomanen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kuomanen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kuomanen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kuomanen prevents Woerner from escaping the position.#SUB#
Kuomanen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Woerner has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kuomanen but great work by Woerner.
Kuomanen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Woerner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7#
Kuomanen 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.
Kuomanen is trying to control Woerner's posture but Woerner avoids it.
Kuomanen is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Woerner decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Gigi Woerner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Woerner ducks under a wild hook from Kuomanen.
A swing and a miss from Woerner.
Kuomanen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Woerner sprawls and moves away.#T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big left from Woerner misses.
Kuomanen slips under a jab.
Kuomanen looks to land a left hand but Woerner moved out of range nicely.
As Kuomanen backs off Woerner throws a huge counter combo but Kuomanen manages to avoid it all.
Woerner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuomanen.
A nice leg kick from Woerner, right into the meat of the thigh.
Woerner misses with a right hand #TD#
and Kuomanen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Woerner's guard.
Kuomanen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kuomanen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Woerner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kuomanen is pushing down on Woerner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Woerner is fighting to maintain full guard but Kuomanen has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Kuomanen seems to be looking for submissions.
Kuomanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woerner keeps working. #T9#
Woerner wants to get back to his feet.
Kuomanen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kuomanen in particular looking to stall.
Kuomanen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Woerner is not content to let Kuomanen control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuomanen throws a strike but Woerner avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ahjo Kuomanen 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#
Kuomanen lands a really nice looking cross but Woerner seems unphased.
Woerner lands a jab.
Kuomanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Woerner throws out the jab.
Kuomanen lands a nice shot that snaps Woerner's head back.
A jab from Woerner does it's job there.
Kuomanen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Woerner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Woerner cracks a nice hook into Kuomanen's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woerner misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Kuomanen counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woerner is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kuomanen is controlling him well.
Woerner taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T1##SUB#
Kuomanen is trying to get an arm triangle but Woerner is defending well.
The ground and pound from Kuomanen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kuomanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woerner keeps working. #SUB#
Kuomanen swings around for an armbar but Woerner sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kuomanen's guard.#SUB#
Kuomanen has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Woerner doesn't defend quickly enough and Kuomanen has managed to lock this one up! Can Woerner escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kuomanen on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ahjo Kuomanen!
Ahjo Kuomanen retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Ahjo Kuomanen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1131 Cleever v Farquhars
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Paul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paul scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Henry Dustfinger has been cut.
Good leg kick by Dustfinger.
Paul swings for the body but Dustfinger moves out of range.
Paul fails with the takedown
and Dustfinger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like John Paul has been cut.
Paul moves forwards but Dustfinger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Paul throws a right and a left that Dustfinger avoids nicely.
Paul doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dustfinger counters with a left to the body.
Dustfinger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paul moves out of range of the strikes.
Paul misses with a looping right.
It looked like Dustfinger was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Paul.
Dustfinger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paul has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dustfinger finds it's way round the side to connect with Paul's head.
Dustfinger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Paul throws a looping overhand right but Dustfinger ducks down to avoid it. #KD#
Dustfinger sends Paul crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dustfinger is motioning to the referee to let Paul up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Dustfinger throws an overhand right that drops Paul like a sack of potatoes! Dustfinger dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Dustfinger!
A very excited looking Henry Dustfinger rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1132 Bond v Godwin
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1##KD#
Clappertron drops Zweihander with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zweihander looks back up at him and smiles so Clappertron waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT#It looks like Kurt Zweihander has been cut.
Clappertron cracks Zweihander with an open hand slap.#ROC#Zweihander is rocked!
Clappertron misses with a hook
and Zweihander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zweihander is still on wobbly legs! Can Clappertron finish him?
Clappertron takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zweihander seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Clappertron.
Clappertron takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zweihander tries to close the distance and clinch but Clappertron swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zweihander cracks Clappertron with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#It looks like Randal Clappertron has been cut.#KD#
Clappertron drops Zweihander with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zweihander looks back up at him and smiles so Clappertron waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Clappertron cracks Zweihander on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Zweihander falls backwards against the cage. Clappertron follows up with more strikes that drop Zweihander to his knees. Clappertron keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Zweihander! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randal Clappertron!
A relieved looking Randal Clappertron 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:
SYN 1134 Bollomard vs. Drake
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Shakes moves out of range of the body kick from King.
King moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been told by King's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shakes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shakes tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
Shakes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King throws a counter high kick but Shakes was just alert enough to avoid it.
Shakes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shakes missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Shakes misses.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
King on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shakes tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Shakes gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
King lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Shakes pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King lands an uppercut.
Shakes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shakes blocks it with crossed arms.
Shakes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shakes throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
Shakes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shakes misses with an elbow strike.
Shakes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
King missing with knees to the body.
King takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shakes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Shakes fails to land.
Shakes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Shakes.
Knees to the body from King.
King missing with knees to the body.
King tries a body shot but Shakes blocks it.
Shakes with a knee to the head.
#T2#
Shakes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shakes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Shakes.
King avoids the elbow strike from Shakes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shakes.
Shakes misses with an elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shakes.
Shakes misses with some punches.
Shakes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shakes lands a knee to the head.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shakes misses with a hook from the clinch.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shakes is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from Shakes.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Shakes backwards.
King lands a shot to the body.
Shakes misses with some punches.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Shakes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shakes swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shakes missing with knees to the body.
King scores with a shoulder strike.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Shakes blocks with his arms.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shakes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King working aggressively here.
King blocks an elbow strike from Shakes.
Shakes missing with knees to the body.
Shakes takes a shot to the head.
King misses with some punches.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shakes digs a right hand underneath King's ribcage. King let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Shakes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
King is breathing heavily.
Shakes crunches a lovely knee into King's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shakes unloads a knee to the mid-section. King lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shakes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
King works on Shakes's body with a couple of short punches.
Shakes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shakes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shakes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
A knee to the head by Shakes.
#ROC2#King is rocked!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shakes obliges.
Shakes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shakes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shakes has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles King - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Shakes, and another! King is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Marcus Shakes!
Marcus Shakes really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hype Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
GFY 106 U must B good w women
Date: Jan 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Yuki Shimada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 77 wins and 59 losses; Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Hughes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shimada (0) vs (2) Hughes
Hughes looking to pass the guard.
Hughes stands and throws Shimada's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shimada (0) vs (5) Hughes#SUB2#
Hughes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hughes wants to take a breather but Shimada manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hughes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Shimada keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Hughes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shimada dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shimada (2) vs (5) Hughes
Shimada is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Hughes has an active guard here but Shimada has managed to pass into half guard.
Hughes is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hughes is not content to let Shimada control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Hughes is looking to control Shimada's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hughes avoid being mounted?
Shimada controlling the pace.
Hughes tries to roll over but Shimada keeps him under control.
Hughes is trying to maintain the position but Shimada is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Hughes gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Hughes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shimada is aware though and is defending well.
Hughes trying to keep a closed guard but Shimada is proving a slippery customer.
Hughes wants to hit a sweep here but Shimada passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hughes there! Score +3 for passing guard: Shimada (5) vs (5) Hughes
Shimada can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hughes is looking to escape.
Shimada fails to advance to Hughes's back. #T4#
Hughes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hughes tries to hold on but Shimada pushes him away.
Shimada manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hughes to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shimada (8) vs (5) Hughes
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Shimada seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Shimada is working for a rear naked choke. Hughes is not defending it well and Shimada has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Hughes refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Hughes's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yuki Shimada! |
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Event:
GFY 106 U must B good w women
Date: Jan 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Jack Williams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Eliz Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Williams 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. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Williams (2) vs (0) Gracie
Williams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Williams slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Williams (5) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is being controlled here.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to buck Williams off but Williams is having none of it.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Williams is staying tight to Gracie's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gracie tries to bench press Williams off him but Williams keeps the position.
Gracie 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.
Gracie being controlled for a moment.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.#T2#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Gracie is trying to escape the position but Williams is controlling the position.
Williams seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracie for as long as he can get away with.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williams controlling the position from side mount.
Williams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Williams's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Williams! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Gracie has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jack Williams!
Jack Williams managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kersikov's Vitamin Clinic (160), into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
C384: Duran vs Saitoh II
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Roberto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chai pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Roberto back to the cage. Chai follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Chai lands a jab to the head.
Chai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chai throws a right and a left that Roberto avoids nicely.
We've been informed that Roberto 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.
Roberto scores with the left hand. Chai knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Roberto has closed the distance and engaged Chai in a clinch.
Roberto tries a knee to the head but Chai blocks it.
Roberto blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roberto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roberto tries to land a knee to the head but Chai blocks with his arms.
Roberto misses with the head strike.
Roberto misses with an elbow strike.
Roberto digs a right hand into Chai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chai's gas tank.
Roberto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Roberto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Roberto blocks an uppercut.
Roberto tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Roberto back against the cage.
Chai lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Chai lands an uppercut.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
Roberto lands a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Roberto lands a nice uppercut.
Chai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Roberto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chai lands an uppercut.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai misses with some punches.
Roberto tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Roberto.
A short uppercut from Chai.
A nice left hand lands by Chai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberto.
Roberto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Roberto throws a head punch that misses.
Roberto lands with a short shot to the head.
Roberto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Roberto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chai lands with a light punch inside.
Chai presses Roberto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai scores with a shoulder strike.
Roberto blocks an uppercut.
Roberto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai lands with a left to the head.
Chai is trying to break the clinch but Roberto has him pressed against the cage.
Chai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Roberto - that landed with a thud.
#T3#
Roberto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roberto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Roberto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chai blocks it with crossed arms.
Roberto misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai gets through Roberto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roberto lands with a right to the head.
Roberto lands an elbow just above Chai 's eye.
Roberto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chai's defenses.
Roberto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Chai.
Roberto misses with a body punch.
Chai blocking some punches.
Chai 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!
Roberto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chai lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Roberto scores with a hook to the body.
Roberto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Roberto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Roberto struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Roberto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roberto backwards.
Roberto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai misses with some punches.
Chai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roberto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roberto has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Roberto.
Roberto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Roberto lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paulo Roberto will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Chai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Paulo Roberto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Roberto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Roberto throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roberto scores with a nice right hand.
Roberto misses with a looping left.
Paulo Roberto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai blocks a jab.
Chai feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chai scoring well with a low kick there.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai takes one on the button.
Roberto takes one to the side of the head.
Chai misses with a body kick.
Chai misses with a low kick.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Roberto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chai on the side of the head.
Chai works Roberto's body with a nice hook.
Chai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Roberto. That did some damage!#T1#
Chai misses with a straight right.
Roberto might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Roberto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
Roberto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roberto throws a big shot that misses.
Roberto ducks under a wild hook from Chai.#CL2#
Roberto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roberto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roberto lands a nice shot to the body.
Roberto blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberto.
Roberto looking to throw knees to the head but Chai is blocking nicely.
Chai dodges an elbow strike from Roberto.
Paulo Roberto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Roberto lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Chai blocking some punches.
Roberto misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Chai misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Roberto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberto tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Chai misses with a body punch.
Roberto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chai misses with a body punch.
Roberto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
Roberto lands with a right to the head.
Chai scores with a shoulder strike.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roberto backwards. #T3#
Roberto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roberto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roberto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roberto tries to land knees in the clinch but Chai avoids the damage to the body.
Chai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chai misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Chai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Roberto works on Chai's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Chai breaks from the clinch.
Chai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Roberto.
Roberto misses with a hook.
Chai appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Roberto moves into range and clinches up with Chai.#T4#
Chai misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberto.
Roberto has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Roberto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chai blocks it with crossed arms.
Roberto works on Chai's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
A head punch on the inside from Roberto fails to land.
Roberto swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roberto lands with a right to the head.
Roberto misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chai.
Roberto tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
Chai is working Roberto over against the cage.
Roberto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Roberto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Chai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Chai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chai ducks right into an uppercut from Roberto.
Chai misses the jab.
Roberto works Chai's body with a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chai.
Chai throws the left hand but Roberto avoids the punch easily.
Roberto tries to clinch there but Chai circles away.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Roberto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roberto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Roberto misses the shot to the body.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Roberto manages to avoid it.
A combination from Roberto does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai defending well as Roberto loads up on a big left hand.
Chai feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chai moves out of range as Roberto strikes.
Chai cracks a nice hook into Roberto's ribs.
Roberto avoids a kick to the body.
Roberto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chai.#T1#
Roberto lands a nice looking body shot.
Chai throws the kick towards the body but Roberto avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chai. That's going to slow Roberto down.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Roberto. That did some damage!
Paulo Roberto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Roberto lands a nice looking body shot.
Good leg kick by Chai.
Chai swats away the attempt to clinch by Roberto.
Roberto throws out a loose jab but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roberto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chai with the inside leg kick.
Chai throws a body punch but Roberto moves out of range.
Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chai misses with a body shot.
Chai lands with a cross. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberto misses with a straight left.
A low kick lands for Chai.
Chai walks into a jab.
Chai connects with a solid leg kick.
Roberto misses with a straight right.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Roberto scores with a sloppy right hand. Chai should have avoided that one.
Chai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Roberto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Roberto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Chai looks to land a combination but Roberto avoids it well.
Roberto slips under a jab from Chai.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roberto moves away.
Chai lands a head kick!
Roberto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chai throws a poor cross that misses
and Roberto counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
A big right from Roberto misses.
It appears Chai was looking to counter with a kick there.
Chai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Roberto to score with a decent uppercut.
Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chai scores with a nice right hand.
Roberto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Roberto darts in and clinches Chai up against the cage.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Roberto uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Chai wants to break free but Roberto has control.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jeong Hoon Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roberto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Roberto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai working aggressively here.
Roberto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roberto has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Roberto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeong Hoon Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Roberto 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Roberto!
Paulo Roberto very nearly forgot to thank Conviction amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1130 Petrov v Smith
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Jang Jai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sarkisov lands a lovely overhand right.
Sarkisov misses the body punch
and Jang Jai counters with a nice uppercut.
Sarkisov connects with a right hand. Jang Jai shakes it off.
Jang Jai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sarkisov slips a straight right by Jang Jai.
Jang Jai lands with a big left! Sarkisov is wobbled badly! Jang Jai comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Sarkisov to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Wang Jang Jai!
An out of breath Wang Jang Jai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
FREAKSHOW 2
Date: Jan 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Durant fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rhodes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Durant misses with an uppercut. Rhodes saw that one coming.
Rhodes throws out a counter right but Durant avoids it with no problem.
Durant fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rhodes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Durant misses with a leg kick
and Rhodes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Tom Durant has been cut.
Durant lands with a shot to the body.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut. Durant saw that one coming.
Durant scores with the left hand. Rhodes knows he should have avoided that one.
Rhodes moves away from the strike by Durant.
Durant throws a lazy uppercut
letting Rhodes counter with a right hand.
Durant punishes Rhodes's body with a nice straight punch.
Durant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhodes moves away.
Rhodes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rhodes moves away from the strike by Durant.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Rhodes has knocked Durant down with a huge combo! Rhodes steps away and waves a wobbly Durant back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Durant lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durant bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rhodes's head.
Rhodes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Durant misses with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Rhodes.#CUT2#Tom Durant's cut is getting worse.
Rhodes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Durant tries to work over Rhodes's front leg with a kick but Rhodes checks it. #T1#
Rhodes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhodes throws out a counter right but Durant avoids it with no problem.
Durant takes one to the chin there.
Rhodes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhodes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Durant jabs at Rhodes's body.
Rhodes takes a swing at Durant's ribcage but misses.
Rhodes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durant.
Durant pushes Rhodes away with a front kick.
Durant jabs Rhodes right on the nose. Rhodes blinks but takes it well.
Durant scores with a sloppy right hand. Rhodes should have avoided that one.
Artemis Rhodes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Durant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Durant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhodes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rhodes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Durant cracks Rhodes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Durant throws a head kick but Rhodes moves out of range.
Rhodes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Rhodes looks to move away, Durant throws a big counter combo but Rhodes just gets out of the way.#T2#
Rhodes throws out a loose jab but Durant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durant throws a series of punches but Rhodes avoids them all with ease.
Rhodes misses the body punch
enabling Durant to counter with a crisp jab.
Rhodes looks to throw the jab but Durant is out of range.
Durant throws a leg kick that is checked
and Durant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Durant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durant is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Durant connects with an inside leg kick.
Durant throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rhodes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Tom Durant's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Durant moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rhodes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rhodes ducks under a wild hook from Durant.
Rhodes blocks a low kick nicely.
A big right from Rhodes misses.
A swing and a miss from Rhodes.
Durant throws a looping overhand right but Rhodes ducks down to avoid it.
Rhodes throws out a counter right but Durant avoids it with no problem.
Durant misses with a left hand
and Rhodes counters with a stiff right hand.
Durant takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Rhodes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rhodes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Durant staying out of range there.
Durant quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Durant misses with a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rhodes, as that shot connected.
#CUT2#Jeez, Tom Durant's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A swing and a miss from Rhodes.
Rhodes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durant.
Rhodes looks to score with a jab to the body but Durant is just out of range.
Rhodes jabs Durant right on the nose. Durant blinks but takes it well.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tom Durant's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Artemis Rhodes!
Artemis Rhodes made sure to mention his sponsor, Furnace Performance 🔥 in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1127 Malley v Enqvist
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Enqvist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
O Malley misses with a low kick as Enqvist jumps back.
O Malley jabs Enqvist right on the nose. Enqvist blinks but takes it well.
Enqvist blocks a jab.
O Malley misses with an uppercut. Enqvist saw that one coming.
O Malley misses with a left hand
and Enqvist counters with an outside leg kick.
Enqvist dips to his left and cracks O Malley with an uppercut!
O Malley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
O Malley throws a nice outside leg kick.
O Malley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Enqvist throws a head kick that misses.
Enqvist throws a head kick that misses
and O Malley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Malley misses with an uppercut.
Enqvist with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling O Malley to score with a decent uppercut.
O Malley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Enqvist doesn't seem bothered though.
Enqvist moves out of range as O Malley strikes.
O Malley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Malley connects with a body shot.#T1#
O Malley throws a head kick but Enqvist moves out of range.
O Malley scores with a jab. Enqvist acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Enqvist works O Malley's body with a nice hook.
O Malley throws a hook but Enqvist blocks it.
Enqvist darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
O Malley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Enqvist ducks under a wild hook from O Malley.
O Malley throws a sloppy head kick and Enqvist moves out of range easily.
Enqvist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Malley.
Enqvist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but O Malley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Malley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Malley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Enqvist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Enqvist pushes O Malley up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Malley blocks an uppercut.
#T2##BC#
O Malley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Enqvist drops his hands momentarily and O Malley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A left lands for O Malley.
O Malley moves out of range as Enqvist throws a body kick.
Enqvist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Malley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Enqvist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Enqvist scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#It looks like Sean O Malley has been cut.
Enqvist misses with a telegraphed body shot
and O Malley counters with a stiff right hand.
O Malley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Malley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Enqvist.
Enqvist stuns O Malley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
O Malley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
O Malley scores with a jab. Enqvist acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A head kick misses from Enqvist.
O Malley's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and O Malley duly obliges. #T3#
O Malley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Enqvist.
O Malley misses with a straight right.
O Malley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Enqvist at a distance.
O Malley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Enqvist.
Enqvist throws a chopping leg kick but O Malley manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big right from O Malley misses.
O Malley throws an off balance right hand
and Enqvist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Enqvist scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
O Malley walks into a left hand.
A lazy left from O Malley finds it's target.
O Malley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
O Malley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
O Malley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sean O Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Malley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Malley misses with a right hand
and Enqvist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#O Malley is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Enqvist throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! O Malley crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kimi Enqvist!
Kimi Enqvist is the new featherweight champion!
Kimi Enqvist 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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