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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
TC 6 Smith vs Vettori
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Number misses with a combination
and Salazar counters with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Salazar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Salazar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Number lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Number doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Number goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Salazar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Number struggles to land a body shot inside as Salazar controls his hands.
Salazar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Salazar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Number throws a punch but it's blocked by Salazar.
Number tries a body shot but Salazar blocks it.
#BC2#
Salazar manages to break the clinch.
Number tries to clinch but Salazar is having none of it. #CL2#
Salazar moves into range and clinches up with Number.
Salazar gets through Number's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Number tries a body shot but Salazar blocks it.
Number misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Number.
Salazar lands a body shot.
Number lands a left hand that snaps the head of Salazar backwards.
Number definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Salazar fails to land.
Number doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Salazar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Number is looking to clinch but Salazar is avoiding it.
#CL#
Number closes the distance and pushes Salazar back into the cage.
Salazar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Number seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Salazar can turn it around.
Number pushes Salazar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Number lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Number lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Salazar backwards.
Number struggles to land a body shot inside as Salazar controls his hands.
Number fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Salazar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jack Number seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Number tries to clinch but Salazar is having none of it.
Number moves in looking to clinch but Salazar pushes him off.
Number swinging wildly here.
Salazar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Number rushes Salazar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Salazar lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salazar has a couple of punches blocked by Number.
Salazar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Number backwards. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Number.
Number goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Number throws a punch but it's blocked by Salazar. #BC2#
Salazar breaks the clinch.
Number is looking to clinch.
Number tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salazar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Salazar throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Salazar.#CL#
Number rushes Salazar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Salazar pushes Number back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salazar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Salazar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Salazar breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Number gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Salazar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Salazar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Number, pushing him back against the cage.
Number lands a body punch in the clinch.
Number lands a left hand that snaps the head of Salazar backwards.
Number misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
A short right from Salazar.
A short body shot lands from Number as the two fighters clinch.
Number tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salazar's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Number as the two fighters clinch.
Salazar looks winded!
Number lands a body punch.
Number tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salazar's elbow.
Number scores with a shoulder strike.
Number lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Number.
A right hand to the body from Number.
Number pushes Salazar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Number can't find room to land a body shot as Salazar controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Number.
Number lands with a short shot to the head.
Number lands a hook that snaps the head of Salazar backwards.
Number softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Number scores with a hook to the body.
Number lands a right hand that snaps the head of Salazar backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Number.
Number struggles to land a body shot inside as Salazar controls his hands.
#T4#
Good body shot from Number.
Number lands a nice uppercut.
Number lands a body punch.
Number can't find room to land a body shot as Salazar controls the action.
Number lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Number.
Number lands with a light punch inside.
Number misses with a punch to the body.
Number scores with a shoulder strike.
Salazar blocks a body shot from Number.
Number lands a body shot in the clinch.
Number stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Number.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Number lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Number scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Number stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Number.
Number lands with a light punch inside.
Salazar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Salazar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Number dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Number is looking to clinch but Salazar is avoiding it.
#CL#
Number moves into the clinch successfully.
A short body shot lands from Number as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Number.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Number.
A short uppercut from Number.
A left hand lands to the body for Number.
A right hook to the body lands for Number.
Number works on Salazar's body with a couple of short punches.
Number softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Number can't find room to land a body shot as Salazar controls the action.
Number throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Number lands a body shot in the clinch.
Number is working Salazar over against the cage.
Number pushes Salazar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Number.
Salazar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Number.
Salazar takes a shot to the head.
Salazar is breathing heavily.
Number misses with a punch to the body.
Jack Number has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Number tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salazar's elbow.
Salazar tries to work over Number's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Salazar takes a shot to the head.
Number lands an uppercut.
Number tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Salazar misses with some punches.
A short right from Number. #ROC#Salazar is rocked!
Number throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Salazars head.
Salazar is still on wobbly legs! Can Number finish him?
Number pushes Salazar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Salazar in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Number.
Number goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Number misses with a hook to the ribs.
Salazar seems to have recovered his senses.
Number misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Number lands an uppercut.
Number goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Number - that landed with a thud.
Number scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Number drops Salazar onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Salazar is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Number.#T2#
Number unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Salazar! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Number is unloading with more strikes now! Salazar drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Number!
Jack Number made sure to mention his sponsor, Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview.
Michael Salazar spoke after the fight, saying 'The belt belongs to me, it will be reclaimed. '. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 5
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshikage was well out of range. Poor timing from Snot.
Yoshikage drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Snot defends it well.
Snot ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yoshikage drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yoshikage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yoshikage drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Snot defends it well.
Snot loads up on a big right hand but Yoshikage slips the punch.
Snot lands a jab.
Snot scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snot misses with a looping left.
Snot connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yoshikage. Yoshikage circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#Yoshikage is rocked!
Snot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snot smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yoshikage is still on wobbly legs! Can Snot finish him?#T1#
Snot measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Yoshikage! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Mike Snot! |
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Event:
WPFA XXXI: Pwent vs Side
Date: Aug 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Del Gaiso forces Brajgel back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Del Gaiso jumps guard.
Del Gaiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brajgel wants to pass the guard but Del Gaiso is keeping the position.#ES2#
Del Gaiso pushes Brajgel off and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Del Gaiso rushes Brajgel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Del Gaiso fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Brajgel manages to pull guard.
Brajgel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brajgel is controlling Del Gaiso's posture.
Brajgel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Del Gaiso.
Del Gaiso loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Brajgel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Del Gaiso throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brajgel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brajgel looking to control.
Del Gaiso has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Del Gaiso throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brajgel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Del Gaiso throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brajgel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Del Gaiso throwing strikes from guard but Brajgel blocks nicely.
Del Gaiso in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SU2#
Del Gaiso gets to his feet - Brajgel follows without any prompting.
Brajgel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Del Gaiso enables Brajgel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Del Gaiso manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Del Gaiso is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD#
Brajgel drags the fight down to the ground.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brajgel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brajgel working a defensive guard but Del Gaiso passes into half guard.
Del Gaiso lands strikes from half guard.
Brajgel is breathing heavily.
Del Gaiso missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Del Gaiso thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brajgel's head. #SUB2#
Del Gaiso is trying to work for a kimura but Brajgel is defending well.
Del Gaiso thows a huge punch but Brajgel dodges it nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Del Gaiso throwing shots but Brajgel is blocking nicely.
Del Gaiso throwing shots but Brajgel is blocking nicely.
Del Gaiso not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brajgel regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Del Gaiso. #SU2#
Del Gaiso stands up and waves to Brajgel to follow him. #T3##CL2#
Del Gaiso forces Brajgel back against the cage and clinches.
Del Gaiso is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brajgel is defending well.
Brajgel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Del Gaiso walks away with a smile on his face. Brajgel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Del Gaiso clinches with his opponent.
Del Gaiso lands a left hand.
Brajgel is trying to pull guard but Del Gaiso has him pressed against the cage.
Del Gaiso lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Del Gaiso.
Brajgel is trying to break the clinch but Del Gaiso has him pressed against the cage.
Brajgel tries to pull guard but Del Gaiso forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Brajgel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Del Gaiso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brajgel backwards.
Del Gaiso throws a punch but it's blocked by Brajgel.
Brajgel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Del Gaiso. #T4#
Brajgel wants a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brajgel.
Del Gaiso throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brajgels head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Del Gaiso scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Del Gaiso gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Brajgel regains guard.
Del Gaiso in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Del Gaiso throwing strikes from guard but Brajgel blocks nicely.
Brajgel looking for a sweep. Not yet Brajgel, not yet.
Brajgel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Del Gaiso passes into half guard.
Del Gaiso not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Del Gaiso thows a huge punch but Brajgel dodges it nicely.
Brajgel looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Del Gaiso missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Del Gaiso lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romeo Del Gaiso dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Del Gaiso moves into the clinch.
Del Gaiso gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brajgel.
Del Gaiso tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Del Gaiso gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Del Gaiso seems to be looking for submissions.
Brajgel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Del Gaiso.
Del Gaiso not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brajgel trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Del Gaiso 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.
Del Gaiso tries to pass to full mount but Brajgel defends it. #T1#
Del Gaiso throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Romeo Del Gaiso has got the better of the ground game so far.
Del Gaiso trying to pass the guard but Brajgel defending well. #SUB2#
Del Gaiso seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Brajgel is defending against the submission attempts here by Del Gaiso.
Del Gaiso works his way into side control.
Del Gaiso working the ground and pound but Brajgel is defending the strikes. #T2#
Del Gaiso working away.
Brajgel defending against the ground and pound.
Del Gaiso in side control lands a decent elbow.
Del Gaiso looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Brajgel is avoiding damage well.
Del Gaiso working the ground and pound.
Brajgel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Del Gaiso on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Del Gaiso working the head and body with strikes.
Del Gaiso misses with the ground and pound.#SU2#
Del Gaiso stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Del Gaiso moves into range and clinches up with Brajgel.
Del Gaiso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Del Gaiso softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Gaiso lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brajgel jumps guard but Del Gaiso turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brajgel is trying to pull guard but Del Gaiso has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Brajgel. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Del Gaiso lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Del Gaiso.
Del Gaiso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Del Gaiso misses with a hook from the clinch.
Del Gaiso scores with a shoulder strike.
Del Gaiso working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Romeo Del Gaiso seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Del Gaiso throws a punch but it's blocked by Brajgel.
Del Gaiso throws a head punch that misses.
Brajgel takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#Brajgel is rocked!
Del Gaiso throws a punch but it's blocked by Brajgel.
Del Gaiso gets through Brajgel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Brajgel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Del Gaiso.
Del Gaiso working aggressively here.
Brajgel seems to have got his legs back now.
Del Gaiso lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brajgel working hard to break the clinch.
Del Gaiso prevents a takedown attempt there.
Del Gaiso lands with a right to the head.
Del Gaiso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Del Gaiso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Del Gaiso is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brajgel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Del Gaiso smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Del Gaiso moves into range and clinches up with Brajgel.
Brajgel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brajgel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Del Gaiso pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Del Gaiso has Brajgel up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Del Gaiso fails to land.
Del Gaiso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Del Gaiso pulls guard successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romeo Del Gaiso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Del Gaiso shoots in and gets a takedown into Brajgel's guard.#SUB#
Brajgel working for a triangle but Del Gaiso defends it easily.
#SU2#
Del Gaiso stands and steps away. Brajgel gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Brajgel closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Del Gaiso.#BC#
Brajgel breaks from the clinch.
Brajgel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Del Gaiso defends well and Brajgel ends up having to push Del Gaiso into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Romeo Del Gaiso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Del Gaiso scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Gaiso in side control, throwing shots but Brajgel defends.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Del Gaiso creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Brajgel sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SU2#
Del Gaiso stands up.
Brajgel walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Del Gaiso! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Romeo Del Gaiso!
Romeo Del Gaiso seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Empire: XI
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McWrestler shoots in looking for a takedown. McDowe tries to sprawl out of it but McWrestler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDowe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McDowe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDowe leaves McWrestler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McDowe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McWrestler walks into a straight right hand from McDowe.#CL2#
McWrestler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McWrestler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McWrestler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
McWrestler wants the takedown. McDowe is fighting it off but McWrestler persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McDowe's guard against the cage.
McDowe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McDowe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McWrestler trying to control but McDowe is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McWrestler cracks McDowe with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
McDowe trying to control the position.
McDowe is trying to hold McWrestler in close to prevent damage but McWrestler has managed to pass into half guard.
McDowe trying to hold on to McWrestler's head to control him but McWrestler postures up.
McWrestler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McWrestler trying to pass the guard but McDowe defending well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McWrestler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McDowe tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McWrestler has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
McWrestler working McDowe over with strikes here. #T3#
McDowe tries to lock up and control but McWrestler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McWrestler looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McDowe tries to lock up and control but McWrestler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McWrestler raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC2#McDowe is rocked!
McWrestler postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! McDowe is out cold - huge knockout for McWrestler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dude McWrestler!
Dude McWrestler decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Empire: XI
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golami fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Krylov on the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Golami!
Golami connects with a body shot.
Krylov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Golami lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krylov at a distance.
Vito Golami seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krylov lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Golami throws a series of punches but Krylov avoids them all with ease.
Golami ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Krylov tries to clinch up but Golami circles away and keeps his distance.
Golami's corner calls for a 1-2. Golami obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Golami connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Krylov's hands.
Golami connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Krylov momentarily.
#ROC#Krylov is rocked!
Golami cracks Krylov with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Krylov falls to his knees and Golami doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vito Golami!
Vito Golami was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Ash Pres: Lindgren vs. Rizzo
Date: Aug 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence throws a lazy right hand but Duong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duong moves away from the strike by Lawrence.
Lawrence paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lawrence steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duong.
Lawrence scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Duong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lawrence.
Lawrence throws an overhand right that lands on Duong's shoulder, as Duong tries to avoid the shot.
Duong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lawrence.
Duong steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lawrence.
Lawrence throws a combination that misses
and Duong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lawrence thinking.
Duong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Duong misses.
Duong works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Lawrence misses its intended target.
Lawrence takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lawrence shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A punch combination from Lawrence misses.
Duong jabs Lawrence to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lawrence scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Lawrence throws a right hand that misses
and Lawrence takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lawrence moves away from the strike by Duong.
Duong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Duong connects with a right hand. Lawrence shakes it off.
Lawrence misses with a double jab
and Duong counters with a nice uppercut.
Lawrence lunges at Duong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Duong's hand.
We've been told by Lawrence's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lawrence looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Duong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lawrence throws a right hand that misses
and Duong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lawrence misses with a lunging right hand
and Duong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lawrence throws a poor cross that misses
and Duong counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawrence misses with a right hand
and Duong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duong. Lawrence does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawrence throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2#
Lawrence throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lawrence throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duong counters with a left to the body.
Lawrence misses with a hook
and Duong counters with a nice uppercut.
Lawrence throws a hook to the side of Duong's head but Duong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lawrence throws a lazy right hand but Duong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lawrence throws the left hand but Duong avoids the punch easily.
Lawrence smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lawrence throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Duong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Lawrence. Those never looked like landing.
Duong unleashes a big counter combination but Lawrence bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jab, jab by Duong - just one landing.
Lawrence misses with a hook
and Duong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lawrence misses with a straight right.
Lawrence misses with a left hand
and Duong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawrence.
Duong throws out a counter right but Lawrence avoids it with no problem.
A punch combination from Lawrence misses.
And Duong tries to counter it with a takedown but Lawrence pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lawrence is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Lawrence ducks right into an uppercut from Duong.
Lawrence is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Duong.
Lawrence throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lawrence throws a big shot that misses.
Duong throws a counter combo.
Duong just misses with a punch to the body.
Duong has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lawrence with a jab.
Duong with a nice cross.
Lawrence scores with a jab.
Duong defending well as Lawrence loads up on a big left hand.
Lawrence misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Duong counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Duong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Lawrence escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duong defending well as Lawrence loads up on a big left hand.
Duong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duong slips a straight right by Lawrence.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duong! But no joy.
Duong scores with a shot to the body.
#T4#
Lawrence missing with a left hand there. Duong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duong throws the left hand but Lawrence avoids the punch easily.
Duong staying out of range there.
A lazy left from Lawrence finds it's target.
Duong throws a hook but Lawrence avoids it easily.
Lawrence throwing a counter right hand but Duong manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lawrence misses the target.
Lawrence avoids the body shot from Duong.
Lawrence rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lawrence throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duong throws a shot to the body.
Duong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lawrence throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawrence throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Duong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lawrence looks to land a combination but Duong avoids it well.
Duong staying out of range there.
Duong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Lawrence.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Duong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lawrence throws a lazy uppercut
and Duong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lawrence misses with a right hand
and Duong counters with a nice body shot.
Duong scores with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Duong.
Lawrence misses with a right hand
and Duong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lawrence lands with an overhand left.
Duong lands a nice hook to Lawrence's body. Lawrence takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lawrence takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lawrence throws a jab when Duong was well out of range.
Duong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lawrence.
Duong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Duong swings for the body but Lawrence moves out of range.
Lawrence was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Duong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Lawrence misses its intended target.
Van Duong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Duong lands a jab-cross combination.
Lawrence falls off balance throwing a combination
and Duong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lawrence thinking. #T1#
Lawrence throws out a loose jab but Duong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Duong.
Lawrence throws a left and a right that both miss
and Duong counters with a one-two to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duong misses with a body shot.
Lawrence rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duong counters with a right hand to the body.
Duong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lawrence lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Lawrence throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lawrence misses with a hook. Duong ducked under it nicely.
Lawrence misses with a right hand
and Duong counters with a nice body shot.
Lawrence looks to land a combination but Duong avoids it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Duong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lawrence.#T2#
Duong dodges the punch combination from Lawrence.
Duong wants to counter with a clinch but Lawrence pushes him away.
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!
Lawrence misses with a left hand
enabling Duong to counter with a crisp jab.
Lawrence throws an overhand right that lands on Duong's shoulder, as Duong tries to avoid the shot.
Lawrence misses with the combination.
Duong throws a shot to the body.
Duong lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lawrence throws a right and a left that both miss.
A cross from Duong lands.
Duong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Lawrence misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Duong misses.
Lawrence looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lawrence misses with an uppercut
and Duong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lawrence thinking.
Lawrence misses with an uppercut
and Duong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Lawrence throws a left and a right that both miss
and Duong counters with a right hand to the body.
Duong jabs Lawrence to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Duong scores with a jab. Lawrence acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lawrence throws a shot from downtown. Duong moves away and avoids it.
Lawrence misses with a lunging right hand
and Duong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lawrence gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lawrence misses with a wild combination.
Duong scores with a sloppy right hand. Lawrence should have avoided that one.
Lawrence throws a right hand that misses
and Duong counters with a right hand to the body.
Lawrence misses with a right hand
and Duong counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lawrence takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lawrence.
The fighters circling - Lawrence throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Lawrence throws a nice looking combination but Duong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lawrence looks to land a right hand but Duong moved out of range.
Duong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lawrence with a body shot.
Duong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lawrence.
Duong wants to counter with a clinch but Lawrence pushes him away.
Lawrence misses with a looping right.
Duong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lawrence misses the jab.
Lawrence throws an off balance right hand
and Duong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lawrence throws a combination that misses #TD2#
so Duong counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU2#
Duong stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A shot to the liver by Duong. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawrence throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lawrence thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lawrence doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Duong. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Duong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lawrence rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Duong counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Lawrence breaks from the clinch.
Duong throws a body punch but Lawrence moves out of range.
It looked like Lawrence was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Duong throws a right and a left that Lawrence avoids nicely.
Duong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lawrence looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Duong throws a right hand that Lawrence ducks under and follows up with a left that Lawrence also avoids with ease.
Duong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lawrence throws a poor cross that misses
and Duong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lawrence misses with a hook
and Duong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duong lands a nice hook to Lawrence's body. Lawrence takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lawrence walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duong's corner calls for a 1-2. Duong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Duong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Duong 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Lawrence lands an impressive looking overhand right. Duong doesn't seem phased though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lawrence throws out a loose jab but Duong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Duong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Duong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lawrence manages to avoid it.
Lawrence ducks under a wild hook from Duong.
Lawrence swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lawrence misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Duong moves into the clinch.#BC#
Lawrence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duong walks into a stiff left hand from Lawrence.
Duong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lawrence rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Duong counter with a right hand.
Duong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Duong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lawrence. Lawrence circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lawrence uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duong cracks a nice hook into Lawrence's ribs.
Lawrence cracks Duong with a good jab.
Duong misses the shot to the body.
Duong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lawrence misses with a left hand
letting Duong counter with a right hand.
A jab from Lawrence finds it's way through Duong's defenses.
Lawrence ducks right into an uppercut from Duong.
Lawrence lands a jab to the nose.
Lawrence misses with an uppercut.
Lawrence throws a series of punches but Duong avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Duong.
Lawrence swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Duong counters with a straight right hand.
Duong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lawrence has time to react.
Duong jabs at Lawrence's body.#T3#
Lawrence rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Duong to counter with a crisp jab.
Duong lands with a nice combination. Lawrence backs away looking to recover.
Lawrence misses with a hook
and Duong counters with a nice uppercut.
Duong scores with a nice right hand.
Lawrence takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lawrence avoids the body shot from Duong.
Lawrence takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A swing and a miss from Lawrence.
Lawrence misses with a hook. Duong ducked under it nicely.
Duong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lawrence falls off balance throwing a combination
and Duong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lawrence stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Duong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Lawrence misses with a lunging right hand
and Duong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lawrence swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lawrence cracks Duong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lawrence misses with an uppercut
and Duong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lawrence throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Duong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lawrence misses with a left hand
and Duong counters with a nice uppercut.
James Lawrence has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lawrence misses with an uppercut.
Lawrence throws a right hand that misses
and Duong counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawrence ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duong moves out of range as Lawrence strikes.
Van Duong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Danga de danga de dang - Duong scores with a four punch combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Duong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Duong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Van Duong!
Van Duong thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TC 1:Pearson vs Ringnes
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Jones.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salazar.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones scores with the left hand. Salazar knows he should have avoided that one.
Salazar tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with an outside leg kick.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Salazar.
Salazar drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Salazar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Billy Jones has been cut.
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Salazar wants to clinch.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Salazar tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it. #T1#
Salazar darts in trying to clinch
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Salazar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Salazar moves away from the strike by Jones.
Salazar throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Salazar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Salazar blocks a low kick nicely.
Jones misses the jab.
Salazar wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Salazar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones cracks Salazar with an open hand slap.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones scores with a one two! Salazar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salazar ducks under a wild hook from Jones.#CL#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Salazar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Salazar.
Salazar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Salazar is blocking nicely.
#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Salazar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Salazar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salazar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Salazar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Billy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salazar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Salazar forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Salazar.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones. #T3#
Salazar misses with a punch on the inside.
Salazar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Salazar.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Salazar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Salazar.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Salazar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Salazar throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Salazar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Salazar controls his hands.
#T4##BC#
Salazar manages to break the clinch.
Salazar wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Salazar moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Salazar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Salazar throws a lazy uppercut
and Salazar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Salazar.
Jones with a jab.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Salazar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Salazar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Salazar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Salazar throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones lands with a kick to the temple. Salazar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Jones's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Salazar closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Salazar closes the distance and clinches.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Salazar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Salazar is defending well for now.
Jones tries to work over Salazar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salazar takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Michael Salazar has been cut.
Billy Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Salazar throws a head punch that misses.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Salazar is defending well for now.
Salazar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards. #T1##BC#
Salazar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Salazar misses with a wild body shot.
Jones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Salazar's sensitive parts.
Salazar moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Salazar wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Salazar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Salazar moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Salazar counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salazar moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Salazar to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Salazar moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Salazar tries to clinch up.
Salazar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Salazar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Salazar down.
Billy Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Salazar under the eye.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Salazar saw that one coming.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Salazar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Salazar wants to clinch.#T3##CL#
Salazar takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Salazar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salazar lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones swings for the body but Salazar moves out of range.
Salazar tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Salazar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salazar tries to clinch up.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salazar tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Salazar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Salazar is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As Jones looks to move away, Salazar throws a big counter combo but Jones just gets out of the way.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Salazar tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salazar darts in trying to clinch
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Salazar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Salazar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Salazar tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Salazar ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Salazar's corner calls for a 1-2. Salazar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Salazar throws a big shot that misses.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Salazar throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Salazar tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Salazar's shoulder, as Salazar tries to avoid the shot.
Salazar is looking for a counter combo.
Jones moves forwards but Salazar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Salazar tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Salazar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones misses with a hook.
Salazar tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salazar is looking to clinch. #T1#
Jones misses with an uppercut. Salazar saw that one coming.
Salazar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salazar. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salazar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salazar throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Salazar tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salazar lands a jab.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Salazar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salazar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Salazar with a body shot.
Salazar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Salazar takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Salazar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
A leg kick checked by Salazar.
Salazar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Salazar avoids it.
Salazar tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Salazar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Billy Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salazar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Salazar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Salazar slips a straight right by Jones.
It looked like Salazar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones misses with a hook. Salazar ducked under it nicely.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Salazar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Salazar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salazar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salazar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Salazar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Salazar moves to clinch but Jones breaks away
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Salazar misses.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Salazar's leg but Salazar calmly moves out of range.
Salazar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones connects with a jab.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Salazar's sensitive parts.
Salazar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Salazar doesn't seem bothered though.
Salazar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Salazar tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
#T4#
Salazar tries to clinch up.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Salazar at a distance.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Salazar.
Jones only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Salazar moves out of range easily.
Salazar tries to clinch up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salazar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Michael Salazar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Salazar's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Jones!
Billy Jones took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Michael Salazar had this to say: 'The belt belongs to me, it will be reclaimed. '. |
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Event:
FFS 24: Florida State Prison
Date: Jul 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a hook
enabling Del Gaiso to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Smith.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Smith misses with a hook.
Del Gaiso slips under a jab.
It looked like Del Gaiso wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Del Gaiso looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Del Gaiso persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith throws a leg kick but Del Gaiso checks it.
Del Gaiso fails with an attempt to clinch.
Del Gaiso checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Del Gaiso has Smith up against the ropes in a clinch.
#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Del Gaiso blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Del Gaiso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Del Gaiso doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
#CL2#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1##TD2#
Smith gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Del Gaiso.
Del Gaiso seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Smith won't allow Del Gaiso to get back to his feet.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith wanted to stand there but Del Gaiso had control of the position.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Del Gaiso.
Del Gaiso is working hard here to advance position.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Del Gaiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Del Gaiso has wrist control.#T2#
Del Gaiso is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Del Gaiso keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smith preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith swings for the body but Del Gaiso moves out of range.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Del Gaiso tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Del Gaiso tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Del Gaiso has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Del Gaiso is looking to clinch.
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Smith cracks Del Gaiso with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jake Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Del Gaiso lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Del Gaiso throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 9:10
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 9:10
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Smith!
Jake Smith seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Empire: 9
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golami with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Trapp throws a body punch but Golami moves out of range.
Golami throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trapp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trapp moves out of range of the strikes.
Trapp is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Golami with a body shot.
Golami throws a poor cross that misses
and Trapp counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Trapp has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Golami throws an overhand right that lands on Trapp's shoulder, as Trapp tries to avoid the shot.
Trapp let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Golami throws a lazy uppercut
and Trapp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trapp comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Trapp clobbers Golami with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Golami throws a hook to the side of Trapp's head but Trapp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Golami misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Trapp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Golami missing with a left hand there. Trapp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trapp appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golami throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Golami throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trapp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Golami.
Trapp is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Golami with a body shot.
A big left from Trapp misses. #KD2#
Trapp lands a big right hand that sends Golami crashing to the mat! Trapp stays standing though and waves Golami back to his feet!#ROC2#Golami is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Vito Golami has been cut.#T1#
Golami throws a combination that misses
and Trapp 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 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aiden Trapp!
Aiden Trapp is the new featherweight champion!
After the fight, Aiden Trapp was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Empire: 9
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruiz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McDowe 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.#TD#
Ruiz gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
McDowe pushes Ruiz off and gets back to his feet.
McDowe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McDowe.
Ruiz tries to score with a low kick but McDowe moves his leg out of the way.
Freddie McDowe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
McDowe gets caught flat footed, as Ruiz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McDowe has control of Ruiz's left arm, preventing Ruiz from doing any damage.
McDowe trying to keep a closed guard but Ruiz is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Ruiz connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDowe is adopting a defensive guard.
Ruiz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ruiz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDowe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruiz stopping the sweep attempt from McDowe.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ruiz content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McDowe stuns Ruiz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
Ruiz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McDowe quickly recovers to half guard.
Ruiz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ruiz tries to pass the half guard into mount. McDowe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ruiz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Ruiz seems to be looking for submissions.
McDowe wants to control but Ruiz is keeping busy.
#T3#
Ruiz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ruiz missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Ruiz wants to work for an arm triangle but McDowe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ruiz trying to control the action but McDowe is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ruiz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDowe sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Ruiz is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Ruiz is working for an americana but McDowe has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Ruiz was thinking about the submission.
Ruiz preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruiz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Freddie McDowe will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McDowe scores with a hook.
Ruiz tries to score a power double leg takedown but McDowe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ruiz somewhat.
McDowe moves out of range as Ruiz throws a body kick.
McDowe works Ruiz's body with a nice hook.
McDowe throws a shot to the body.
McDowe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ruiz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDowe throws a series of strikes that have Ruiz backpedaling.
#CUT2#It looks like Jerry Ruiz has been cut.
McDowe lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Ruiz falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Freddie McDowe!
Freddie McDowe decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Lahim moves into range and clinches up with Kobayashi.#BC#
Kobayashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lahim lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lahim lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lahim scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kobayashi doesn't seem bothered though.
Lahim lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lahim thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kobayashi if he has to take too many more of those.
Jikai Kobayashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lahim slips under a jab.
Kobayashi looks to land a left hand but Lahim moved out of range nicely.
Kobayashi misses with a left hand
and Lahim counters with a thumping low kick. #TD2#
Lahim bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kobayashi tries to buck Lahim off but Lahim is having none of it.
Lahim is looking to take a break and control but Kobayashi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Lahim seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Lahim wants to control but Kobayashi is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kobayashi wants to control but Lahim postures up.
Kobayashi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lahim.
Lahim in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kobayashi tries to bench press Lahim off him but Lahim keeps the position.
Kobayashi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lahim.
#SU2#
Lahim decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kobayashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lahim.
Kobayashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lahim slips a jab from Kobayashi.
Lahim should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kobayashi throws a right hand that Lahim ducks under and follows up with a left that Lahim also avoids with ease.
Kobayashi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kobayashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lahim.
Kobayashi misses with a straight right. #T2#
Lahim throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kobayashi blocks a head kick by Lahim.
Kobayashi throwing a counter right hand but Lahim manages to avoid it.
Lahim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kobayashi throws a hook to the side of Lahim's head but Lahim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kobayashi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lahim lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lahim scores with a push kick.
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!
Kobayashi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kobayashi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lahim. That one must have hurt.
Lahim slips a straight right by Kobayashi.
Lahim is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lahim lands an overhand right.
Kobayashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lahim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Lahim shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lahim showed some decent athleticism there.
Kobayashi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lahim is working away from the top position though.#T3##SUB2#
Lahim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lahim with the ground and pound but Kobayashi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lahim looking to pass the guard.
Lahim has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kobayashi is proving hard to escape from.
Lahim looking to sit in guard and control but Kobayashi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Lahim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kobayashi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kobayashi throwing strikes but missing.
Kobayashi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kobayashi wants to control from the top but Lahim keeps moving.
Kobayashi won't allow Lahim to get back to his feet.
Lahim wants to sweep here but Kobayashi controlling him for the moment. #ES2#
Lahim has his feet on Kobayashi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lahim throws a head kick that misses.
Kobayashi throws a hook to the side of Lahim's head but Lahim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rahim Lahim dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kobayashi misses with a hook.
Lahim scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A combination from Lahim does no damage.
Kobayashi is looking to counter punch.
Lahim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kobayashi throws out the jab.
Lahim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kobayashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lahim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kobayashi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lahim fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kobayashi enables Lahim to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kobayashi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kobayashi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kobayashi keeping moving, preventing Lahim from controlling successfully.
Lahim wants to get up but he can't break Kobayashi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lahim 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.
Lahim would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1##SU2#
Lahim stands up from Kobayashi's guard - Lahim perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rahim Lahim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Kobayashi. No joy for Lahim on that attempt.
Kobayashi blocks a jab.
Kobayashi misses with a looping left.
Lahim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lahim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Lahim has Kobayashi up against the cage in a clinch.
Lahim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Kobayashi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Kobayashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lahim chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kobayashi looks to land a left hand but Lahim moved out of range nicely.
Lahim defending well as Kobayashi loads up on a big left hand.
Lahim looks to land a body kick but Kobayashi moved away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kobayashi tries for a takedown but Lahim sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rahim Lahim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Kobayashi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kobayashi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kobayashi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kobayashi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lahim shoots in and drives through. Kobayashi sprawls well.
Jikai Kobayashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahim Lahim.
Lahim is breathing heavily.
Kobayashi blocks a head kick by Lahim.
Lahim throws a leg kick which misses Kobayashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Kobayashi tries to avoid it.
Lahim moves out of range as Kobayashi strikes.
Kobayashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lahim.
Kobayashi looks to throw the jab but Lahim is out of range.
Kobayashi connects with a single shot there.
Lahim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kobayashi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lahim.
Kobayashi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lahim moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by Lahim.
The fighters circling - Kobayashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Kobayashi throws a jab when Lahim was well out of range.
Kobayashi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kobayashi misses with a straight left.
Kobayashi tries to bum rush Lahim with a series of wild strikes but Lahim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kobayashi thuds his right hand into Lahim's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lahim shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kobayashi looks to land a right hand but Lahim moved out of range.
Lahim looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kobayashi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lahim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kobayashi somewhat.
Kobayashi throws a hook but Lahim avoids it easily.
Kobayashi moves out of range as Lahim throws a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lahim.
Lahim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Lahim.
Kobayashi throws a big shot that misses.#T4##TD2#
Kobayashi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lahim wants to stand but Kobayashi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kobayashi wants to sweep but no luck.
Kobayashi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lahim.
Lahim tries to stand but Kobayashi is controlling from the bottom.
Kobayashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lahim passes Kobayashi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kobayashi trying to control but Lahim postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jikai Kobayashi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kobayashi misses the jab.
Kobayashi slips a straight right by Lahim.
Kobayashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lahim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lahim misses with a head kick.
Kobayashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Kobayashi backs off Lahim throws a huge counter combo but Kobayashi manages to avoid it all.
Lahim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kobayashi.
Kobayashi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A big left from Kobayashi misses.
Lahim raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kobayashi throws out a loose jab but Lahim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kobayashi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lahim circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lahim. That's going to slow Kobayashi down.
Lahim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kobayashi looks to throw the jab but Lahim is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lahim misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lahim throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kobayashi throws a big counter combination but Lahim scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lahim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kobayashi throws out the jab.
Kobayashi throws a hook but Lahim blocks it.
Lahim fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kobayashi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Kobayashi looks to land a right hand but Lahim moved out of range.
Kobayashi shoots in for a takedown but Lahim shows good takedown defense.
Lahim is looking for the big counter here.
Kobayashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lahim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kobayashi.
Lahim follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kobayashi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kobayashi shoots in and drives through. Lahim sprawls well.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lahim. Kobayashi shrugs it off though. #TD2#
Lahim darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rahim Lahim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lahim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kobayashi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kobayashi wants to get back to full guard.
Kobayashi trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Lahim thows a huge punch but Kobayashi dodges it nicely.
Lahim prevents Kobayashi from improving his position.
Lahim is trying to control. Kobayashi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lahim not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lahim throws a lazy right hand but Kobayashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kobayashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Kobayashi backs off Lahim throws a huge counter combo but Kobayashi manages to avoid it all.
Lahim misses with a double jab.
Lahim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kobayashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kobayashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lahim throws a fast counter high kick but Kobayashi manages to duck under it in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lahim throws a jab when Kobayashi was well out of range.
Lahim scores with a leg kick.
Kobayashi loads up on a big right hand but Lahim slips the punch.
A jab from Lahim misses. #T3#
Lahim moves out of range as Kobayashi strikes.
Lahim defending well as Kobayashi loads up on a big left hand.
Kobayashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch combination from Kobayashi misses.
Lahim explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lahim lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kobayashi's sensitive parts.
Kobayashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kobayashi misses with a straight left.
Kobayashi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kobayashi misses with a looping right.
Kobayashi throws a jab when Lahim was well out of range.
Lahim tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kobayashi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lahim. That one must have hurt.
Lahim with a nice calf kick.
Nice sprawl there from Kobayashi as Lahim shoots in.
Lahim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kobayashi.
Lahim bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lahim fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
A combination from Kobayashi does no damage. #CL2#
Lahim moves into the clinch.
Kobayashi wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jikai Kobayashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Lahim breaks from the clinch.
Lahim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kobayashi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kobayashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lahim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Kobayashi misses.
Nice defenses there by Kobayashi.
The fighters circling - Kobayashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kobayashi throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Lahim counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kobayashi!
Lahim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kobayashi keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rahim Lahim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lahim has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rahim Lahim! |
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Event:
Ash Pres: Bastard vs. Little
Date: Jul 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alvarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawrence.#TD#
Alvarez shoots in and gets a takedown into Lawrence's guard.
Alvarez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Alvarez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alvarez 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is working Lawrence over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alvarez postures up in Lawrence's guard and throws a big left but Lawrence blocks it. #T1#
Alvarez scoring with some ground and pound.
Alvarez throws a big right hand that misses.
Lawrence preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alvarez throws a big right hand that misses.
Lawrence wants to sweep but no luck.
Alvarez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawrence is keeping the position for now.
Alvarez 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.
Lawrence looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Alvarez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alvarez throws a big right hand that misses.
Lawrence avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alvarez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lawrence is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvarez won't allow Lawrence to sweep him here. #SUB#
Alvarez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alvarez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lawrence misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
so Alvarez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Alvarez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Alvarez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alvarez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lawrence looking to control.
Alvarez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alvarez cracks Lawrence with a solid left hand.
Alvarez distracts Lawrence with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Alvarez stays in close to Lawrence's body and controls the position.
Alvarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alvarez landing with the ground and pound.
Alvarez stands up over Lawrence, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Alvarez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawrence keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Lawrence being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Alvarez 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#
A big left from Lawrence misses.
Alvarez tries to counter with a takedown but Lawrence is quick to defend against it.
Lawrence looks to land a left hand but Alvarez moved out of range nicely.
Alvarez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD#
Alvarez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lawrence's half guard.
Alvarez controlling the action here.
Alvarez working over Lawrence with some ground and pound. Lawrence looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Alvarez has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Alvarez with good strikes from the mount here!#T1#
Alvarez avoids the attempt from Lawrence to control.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawrence can do to turn this around?
Lawrence really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alvarez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
BOOM! Alvarez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lawrence tries to reverse the position but Alvarez maintains control.
Alvarez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lawrence takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Alvarez! Lawrence is hurt baaadly! Alvarez is firing away with more strikes - Lawrence is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Owen Alvarez!
Owen Alvarez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
FFS 21: Eastside Jacksonville
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cranswick fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Del Gaiso has Cranswick up against the ropes in a clinch.
Del Gaiso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cranswick gets underhooks to prevent Del Gaiso's takedown attempt.
Cranswick is trying to force a seperation but Del Gaiso has the dominant position.#BC#
Cranswick breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Del Gaiso closes the distance and clinches.
Del Gaiso misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cranswick blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Del Gaiso has Cranswick pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Del Gaiso pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Cranswick tumbling to the mat - Del Gaiso dives into Cranswick's guard.
Del Gaiso won't allow Cranswick to get back to his feet.
Del Gaiso throwing strikes from guard but Cranswick blocks nicely. #T1#
Cranswick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Cranswick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cranswick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Del Gaiso on the ground.
Cranswick can't keep his opponent in guard - Del Gaiso advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Del Gaiso working Cranswick over with strikes.
Del Gaiso sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cranswick defending well though.
Cranswick is trying to stand up here but Del Gaiso is controlling him well.
Del Gaiso throwing shots but Cranswick is blocking nicely. #SU2#
Del Gaiso decides to stand and escape the position.
Del Gaiso jabs Cranswick right on the nose. Cranswick blinks but takes it well.
Cranswick misses with a double jab.
#T2#
A big left from Del Gaiso misses.
Cranswick closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice sprawl there from Cranswick as Del Gaiso shoots in.#CL2#
Del Gaiso gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Del Gaiso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Del Gaiso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Del Gaiso has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cranswick is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Liam Cranswick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romeo Del Gaiso.
Del Gaiso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Del Gaiso ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Del Gaiso no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cranswick has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Del Gaiso is proving hard to escape from.
Del Gaiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cranswick is one step ahead there.
Cranswick would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romeo Del Gaiso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Del Gaiso 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 9:10
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 9:10
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romeo Del Gaiso!
Our winner, Romeo Del Gaiso, 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:
Galaxy 5: Nirvana
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCullen has a takedown stuffed.
Salazar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McCullen is looking to clinch.
Salazar swats away the attempt to clinch by McCullen.
Salazar feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Salazar swats away the attempt to clinch by McCullen.
Salazar is looking to clinch but McCullen is avoiding it.
#CL#
Salazar closes the distance and clinches.
Salazar lands a right hand.
Salazar scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCullen has Salazar pressed against the cage.
Salazar throws a head punch that misses.
Salazar throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Salazar.#BC#
Salazar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Salazar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCullen.#CL#
Salazar clinches with his opponent.
McCullen is stalling here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McCullen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Salazar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Salazar managing to block the knees to the body from McCullen.
McCullen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Salazar throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Salazar manages to break the clinch.
McCullen lands with a nice body kick.
McCullen fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Salazar forces McCullen back against the cage and clinches.
McCullen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Salazar to keep the fight standing.
McCullen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCullen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Salazar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCullen is looking to clinch but Salazar is avoiding it.
#T2#
McCullen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Salazar counters with a low kick, right behind McCullen 's knee.
McCullen wants to clinch.
McCullen closes the distance and clinches up with Salazar, looking for a takedown. McCullen pushes Salazar against the cage but Salazar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Michael Salazar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam McCullen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCullen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salazar pinned against the cage. Salazar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Salazar has McCullen up against the cage in a clinch.
McCullen is trying to drag Salazar to the mat but Salazar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
McCullen gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T3#
Salazar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCullen is working away from the top position though.
Salazar pushes McCullen off but McCullen dives into side control.
Salazar dodges the ground and pound from McCullen.
McCullen controlling from side mount.
McCullen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Salazar!
Salazar wants to control but McCullen is having none of it.
McCullen unloads with some shots from mount but Salazar bucks and avoids them well.
#T4#
Salazar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Salazar is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
McCullen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Salazar is looking to escape.
Salazar sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
McCullen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salazar keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Salazar wants to control but McCullen is keeping busy.
Salazar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCullen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Salazar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Salazar tries to clinch there but McCullen circles away.
#CL#
Salazar has managed to clinch.
McCullen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Salazar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McCullen tries to stall but Salazar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McCullen is trying to pull guard but Salazar has him pressed against the cage.
Salazar misses with a punch on the inside.
McCullen is looking for a takedown.
Michael Salazar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam McCullen.
McCullen prevents a body shot from Salazar.
Salazar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Sam McCullen has been cut.
Salazar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCullen.
Salazar misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Salazar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCullen tries to pull guard but Salazar holds him up against the cage and eventually McCullen drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salazar.
McCullen is trying to pull guard but Salazar has him pressed against the cage.
McCullen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Salazar breaks the clinch.
#T1##TD2#
McCullen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Salazar sneaks out the side door and pushes McCullen away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Salazar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCullen.
McCullen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Salazar counters with a series of strikes. McCullen will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Salazar connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent McCullen tumbling to the canvas! Salazar pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! McCullen was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Michael Salazar!
Michael Salazar was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch 155# CSS Semis
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snot throws an overhand right that lands on Bokov's shoulder, as Bokov tries to avoid the shot.
Bokov walks into a straight right hand from Snot.
Snot throws a jab but it's blocked by Bokov.
Bokov cracks Snot with a right hand to the side of the head.
Snot feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bokovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Snot fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Snot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bokov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Snot swings widly with a right hand
and Bokov counters with a stiff right hand.
Snot missing with a left hand there. Bokov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Snot gets caught napping as Bokov dives in and scores a takedown. Snot manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Bokov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Snot can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bokov controls the pace.#T1#
Bokov prevents Snot from getting back to his feet.
Bokov wants to pass the guard but Snot is keeping the position.
Bokov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bokov tries to free his leg and advance position but Snot is retaining full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Snot misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Snot.
Bokov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bokov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bokov slips a straight right by Snot.
Snot on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bokov scores with a decent looking hook.
Snot throws a big shot that misses.
Snot misses with an uppercut.
Snot throws a looping overhand right but Bokov ducks down to avoid it.
Snot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bokov moves away.
Bokov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snot.#TD2#
Bokov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Snot can't keep his opponent in guard - Bokov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bokov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Bokov is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Bokov wants to work for an arm triangle but Snot is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bokov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Snot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bokov wants to free his trapped foot but Snot is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bokov stalling.
Bokov is trying to control. Snot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Snot is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Dark Horse MMA (HBE), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Snot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bokov on the ground.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bokov is looking for a kimura here.
Bokov is keen to just control but Snot is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valery Bokov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Snot lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Snot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mike Snot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bokov takes a swing at Snot's ribcage but misses.
Bokov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT#It looks like Valery Bokov has been cut.
Bokov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Snot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bokov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snot looks to score with a jab to the body but Bokov is just out of range.#TD2#
Bokov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bokov trying to control the action but Snot is working from the bottom.
Bokov controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Bokov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Snot knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bokov trying to control the position but Snot is working away. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Bokov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Snot is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Snot can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Bokov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Snot is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Bokov tries for a kimura but Snot is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Bokov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Snot has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bokov tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Snot's face as Bokov controls the position.
Bokov trying to control the action but Snot is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bokov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Bokov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bokov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bokov is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Snot is trying to escape and Bokov transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Snot is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bokov! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Valery Bokov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kobayashi throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Tomsett counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tomsett.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tomsett - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD2#
Tomsett gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kobayashi regains guard.
Kobayashi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tomsett manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Tomsett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kobayashi's guard. #REVB#
Kobayashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tomsett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomsett distracts Kobayashi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Kobayashi wants to control but Tomsett passes easily into half guard.
Tomsett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kobayashi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tomsett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kobayashi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tomsett seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tomsett wants to pass to mount but Kobayashi is defending the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tomsett in particular looking to stall.
Tomsett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kobayashi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Kobayashi actively working from the bottom here.
Kobayashi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tomsett.
Kobayashi wants to get back to full guard.
Tomsett seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tomsett is trying to work for a kimura but Kobayashi is defending well.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Kobayashi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tomsett. Tomsett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kobayashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Tomsett.
Kobayashi throws a looping overhand right but Tomsett ducks down to avoid it.
Kobayashi scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Tomsett shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kobayashi's guard.
Kobayashi is trying to keep Tomsett in close.
Tomsett controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kobayashi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Tomsett wants to stand but Kobayashi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tomsett wants to pass the guard but Kobayashi is keeping the position.
Kobayashi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tomsett wants to control from the top but Kobayashi keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dechlan Tomsett dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Tomsett gets a clinch.
Tomsett lands a nice knee to the body.
Tomsett has Kobayashi pressed against the cage, preventing Kobayashi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Tomsett turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tomsett manages to end up in side control.
Tomsett wants to control but Kobayashi is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Tomsett wants to stand but Kobayashi is controlling his arm.
Kobayashi is trying to improve his position.
Tomsett is looking to take a break and control but Kobayashi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Tomsett fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kobayashi tries to buck Tomsett off but Tomsett is having none of it.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kobayashi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Tomsett's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Kobayashi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Tomsett is working for an americana but Kobayashi has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Tomsett was thinking about the submission.
Kobayashi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU2#
Tomsett decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kobayashi, up you get! #T3#
Tomsett dives in and grabs Kobayashi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kobayashi pushes down on Tomsett's head and hops out.#CL2#
Tomsett clinches. #TD2#
Tomsett is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kobayashi can't fight it off and eventually Tomsett manages to take the fight to the floor. Kobayashi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kobayashi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kobayashi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tomsett is trying to stand.
Tomsett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kobayashi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tomsett is looking to control Kobayashi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tomsett avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Tomsett looking for submissions off his back.
Tomsett is looking to escape.#T4#
Tomsett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kobayashi.
Kobayashi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kobayashi trying to control the action but Tomsett is working from the bottom.
Tomsett is looking to improve his position.
Tomsett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kobayashi.
Tomsett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tomsett is looking for a sweep. Kobayashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kobayashi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tomsett defending well though.
Tomsett trying to control from the bottom.
Tomsett makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tomsett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dechlan Tomsett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kobayashi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tomsett counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Kobayashi misses the target.
Kobayashi looks to land a right hand but Tomsett moved out of range.
Kobayashi throws out a loose jab but Tomsett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kobayashi throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Tomsett counters by moving into the clinch.
Kobayashi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kobayashi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tomsett lands an elbow that stopped Kobayashi in his tracks for a moment.
Tomsett lands a knee to the head.
Kobayashi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tomsett has him pressed against the cage.
Tomsett drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobayashi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Tomsett manages to pull guard.
Tomsett keeping moving, preventing Kobayashi from controlling successfully. #T1#
Kobayashi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kobayashi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tomsett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kobayashi.
Tomsett looking to control.
Kobayashi wants to control from the top but Tomsett keeps moving.
Kobayashi throws a big right hand that misses.
Tomsett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tomsett is trying to control the position but Kobayashi postures up.
Tomsett wants to sweep here but Kobayashi controlling him for the moment.
Kobayashi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dechlan Tomsett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tomsett working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kobayashi throws a hook to the side of Tomsett's head but Tomsett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kobayashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Kobayashi backs off Tomsett throws a huge counter combo but Kobayashi manages to avoid it all.
Kobayashi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tomsett is fending him off so far but Kobayashi persists. Nope, Tomsett circles away and we're back to standing.
Kobayashi throws a good cross that connects.
Tomsett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Kobayashi. No joy for Tomsett on that attempt. #CL2#
Tomsett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Tomsett pulls guard effortlessly.
Tomsett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kobayashi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kobayashi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tomsett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kobayashi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kobayashi landing with the ground and pound.
Kobayashi throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Kobayashi throwing strikes but missing.
Kobayashi 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.
Tomsett keeping moving, preventing Kobayashi from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Tomsett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tomsett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tomsett trying to keep a closed guard but Kobayashi is proving a slippery customer.
Kobayashi is looking to work some ground and pound but Tomsett has wrist control.
Tomsett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Tomsett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tomsett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Kobayashi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kobayashi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tomsett slips under a jab.
Kobayashi throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Tomsett counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kobayashi manages to get to full guard.
Kobayashi is trying to control the position but Tomsett postures up.
Jikai Kobayashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tomsett stopping the sweep attempt from Kobayashi.
Dechlan Tomsett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Kobayashi working for a triangle but Tomsett defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dechlan Tomsett.
I've got Tomsett winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dechlan Tomsett! |
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Event:
Ashbourne Presents: Affliction
Date: Jun 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Lawrence, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Lawrence misses. #KD2#
Lawrence lands a big uppercut and Sangkaeo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sangkaeo looks OK. Lawrence waves Sangkaeo back to his feet!#ROC2#Sangkaeo is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Chanchai Sangkaeo has been cut.
Lawrence throws an overhand right that drops Sangkaeo like a sack of potatoes! Lawrence dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Lawrence! |
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Event:
Empire: 7
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDowe tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
McDowe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but McDowe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by McDowe.
Sanchez misses with a left hand
letting McDowe counter with a right hand.
McDowe cracks Sanchez with a right hand to the side of the head.
McDowe moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
McDowe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from McDowe misses the target.
Sanchez stuns McDowe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDowe lands a nice looking body shot.
McDowe misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by McDowe - just one landing.
McDowe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
McDowe is looking for a counter combo.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but McDowe ducks down to avoid it.
McDowe is looking to counter punch.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanchez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McDowe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanchez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McDowe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDowe.
Sanchez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McDowe blocks a leg kick.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but McDowe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDowes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDowe lands an overhand right.
McDowe walks into a left hand.
McDowe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
McDowe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Sanchez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McDowe moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDowe manages to avoid it.
Sanchez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McDowe scores with a nice head shot.
McDowe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDowe at a distance.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
McDowe connects with a nice looking jab.
McDowe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sanchez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McDowe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Sanchez misses with an uppercut
enabling McDowe to counter with a crisp jab.
McDowe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McDowe throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez with a nice calf kick.#CL#
McDowe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanchez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanchez blocks the elbow strike.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McDowe tries to stall but Sanchez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but McDowe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez has McDowe pressed against the ropes.
McDowe stalling in the clinch.
McDowe misses with the head strike.
#T4#
McDowe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDowe is trying to stall.
Sanchez lands a hook that snaps the head of McDowe backwards.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McDowe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Sanchez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sanchez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McDowe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McDowe loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
McDowe moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Sanchez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDowe scores with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Sanchez. Beautiful body shot.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by McDowe.
McDowe walks into a left hand.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McDowe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#McDowe is rocked!
Nice defenses there by McDowe.
Oh McDowe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
and Sanchez counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts McDowe! He's just covering up as Sanchez starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Sanchez! |
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Event:
Empire: 7
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Golami drives through and clinches with Richardson against the ropes.
Golami looking to stall.
Golami looking to slow down the pace here.
Richardson has a couple of punches blocked by Golami.
Golami blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Golami.
Richardson swings wildly with an uppercut but Golami uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richardson misses with the head strike.
Golami blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson swings wildly with an uppercut but Golami uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richardson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Richardson misses with some punches.
Richardson can't find room to land a body shot as Golami controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Golami's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Richardson misses with a punch on the inside.
Richardson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Golami blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richardson.
Richardson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Richardson struggles to land a body shot inside as Golami controls his hands.
Richardson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Richardson swings wildly with an uppercut but Golami uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Richardson as Golami tries to tie him up.
Richardson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Golami.
Richardson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Richardson has a couple of punches blocked by Golami.
#T2#
Richardson swings wildly with an uppercut but Golami uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richardson lands a hook that snaps the head of Golami backwards.
Richardson misses with a punch on the inside.
Golami is trying to break the clinch but Richardson has him pressed against the ropes.
A short right from Richardson on the inside.
Golami taking a breather.
Golami blocking some punches.
Golami blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Richardson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Golami is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Golami blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Richardson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Richardson. #T3#
Golami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Golami has Richardson pushed against the ropes.
Richardson trying to control the position but instead, Golami has worked for underhooks and has pushed Richardson into the ropes.
Richardson tries to stall but Golami uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Richardson throws a punch but it's blocked by Golami.
Richardson misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richardson.
Richardson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Golami's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richardson.
Richardson throws a punch but it's blocked by Golami.
Richardson blocks an elbow strike from Golami.
Richardson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richardson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richardson.
A right handed body shot lands from Richardson.
Golami lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Golami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Richardson has a couple of punches blocked by Golami.
Richardson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Golami softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Richardson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Golami backwards.
Richardson stalling in the clinch but Golami improves position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Golami blocks a body shot from Richardson.
Richardson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Richardson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Richardson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Richardson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Jab from Golami.
Golami throws an off balance right hand
and Richardson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Richardson walks into a straight right hand from Golami.#CUT2#It looks like Vince Richardson has been cut.
Richardson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Golami can do to turn this around?
Golami scores with the left hand. Richardson knows he should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Golami.
Richardson is looking to counter the offense by Golami and move into the clinch.
Richardson dodges the punch combination from Golami.
Richardson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Golami misses with a hook
and Richardson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Richardson slips under a jab from Golami.
Golami jabs Richardson right on the nose. Richardson blinks but takes it well.
Golami swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Richardson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golami takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Golami lands with a cross.
Richardson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Richardson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Richardson is rocked!#T1##KD2#
Golami lands a big uppercut and Richardson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Richardson looks OK. Golami waves Richardson back to his feet!
Oh Richardson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Richardson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vince Richardson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Golami sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Richardson's defenses. It connects perfectly with Richardson's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vito Golami!
Vito Golami made sure to mention his sponsor, Dr Zoidberg Office in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Tee darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Williams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tee on the ground.
Tee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Tee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Williams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tee.
Williams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tee.
Tee sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
Tee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Williams is defending against the submission attempts here by Tee.
Tee sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though. #T1#
Williams trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Tee working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tee throwing strikes here but Williams is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tee throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Tee lands a heavy elbow.
Williams wants to hold on but Tee pushes him away.
Tee misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Williams is wriggling around trying to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Tee there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Poor strikes thrown by Tee there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The referee warns Williams that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Williams is squirming around, avoiding Tee's attempts to control the action.
Williams holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tee tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tee putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Williams wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tee.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Williams holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tee tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Williams avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tee.
Tee throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Tee thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Williams is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Williams holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tee tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Tee misses with a head shot.#T3#
Tee looking to finish with strikes here!
Tee misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Tee misses with a head shot.
Tee thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Tee looking to ground and pound but Williams is blocking nicely.
Tee looking to ground and pound but Williams is blocking nicely.
Tee thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Tee lands a big elbow.
Williams avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tee.
Tee scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tee thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#SUB2#
Tee working for a guillotine from mount but Williams is in no mood to give up. #T4#
Williams wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tee.
Tee throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Williams is desperately trying to improve his position but Tee has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tee thowing shots but they're missing.
Tee thowing shots but they're missing.
Williams is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tee misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#SUB2#
Tee looking for a guillotine from mount but Williams is having none of it.
Tee working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Tee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Williams misses with an uppercut. Tee saw that one coming.#KD#
Williams drops Tee with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tee looks back up at him and smiles so Williams waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Tee is rocked!
DJ Tee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Tee falls backwards - clearly groggy! Williams dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DaeShaun Williams! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch 155# CSS RD2
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snot keeps the fight on the outside.
Makarovich moves in looking to clinch but Snot pushes him off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Snot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Makarovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snot.
Makarovich shoots and misses
and Snot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Snot. No joy for Makarovich on that attempt.
Makarovich shoots in looking for a takedown. Snot tries to sprawl out of it but Makarovich keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Snot manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mike Snot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damir Makarovich.
Makarovich ducks under a wild hook from Snot.
Makarovich darts in looking for a takedown but Snot gets double underhooks and turns Makarovich into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarovich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Makarovich there as he acknowledges the shot.
Snot lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Makarovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snot thuds a left hand into Makarovich's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makarovich looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Makarovich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snot counters with a nice uppercut.
Mike Snot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##KD#
Snot lands a big right hand that sends Makarovich crashing to the mat! Snot stays standing though and waves Makarovich back to his feet!#ROC#Makarovich is rocked!
Snot sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Makarovich's defenses. It connects perfectly with Makarovich's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Snot! |
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