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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
STRIKE! 29
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Kronke.
Kronke misses with a right hand
and Volkanovski counters with a two punch combo.
Volkanovski slips under a jab.
Kronke tries to land a leg kick but Volkanovski saw it coming and moves away.
Volkanovski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Volkanovski moves away from the strike by Kronke.
Kronke misses with a straight left.
Kronke misses with a head kick.
Volkanovski slips under a jab from Kronke.
Kronke throws a lazy uppercut
and Volkanovski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kronke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkanovski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kronke has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blood and Iron Training in the buildup to the fight.
A slow jab from Kronke misses its intended target.
Volkanovski stuns Kronke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No joy there for Volkanovski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Kronke lands with a slapping head kick.
Eric Kronke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kronke misses with a head kick.
Kronke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkanovski was well out of range. Poor timing from Kronke.
Volkanovski moves out of range as Kronke strikes.
Kronke misses with a lunging right hand
and Volkanovski counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Volkanovski manages to break the clinch.
Kronke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Volkanovski.
Volkanovski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kronke.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kronke. Volkanovski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kronke misses with a straight right.
Volkanovski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Volkanovski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eric Kronke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Volkanovski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kronke.
Volkanovski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kronke misses with an uppercut. Volkanovski saw that one coming.
Kronke takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kronke throws a body shot but no joy.
Kronke throws a head kick that misses.
Kronke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Volkanovski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Volkanovski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from Kronke misses.
Volkanovski is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kronke misses with an uppercut. Volkanovski saw that one coming.
A jab from Kronke finds it's way through Volkanovski's defenses.
A shot to the liver by Kronke. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Kronke dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kronke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Volkanovski has time to react.
Volkanovski ducks under a wild hook from Kronke.
Kronke tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kronke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Volkanovski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kronke.
Kronke scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kronke avoids the head kick by Volkanovski.
Kronke misses the jab.#KD#
Kronke scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Volkanovski to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Kronke away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Volkanovski got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kronke throws an overhand right that lands on Volkanovski's shoulder, as Volkanovski tries to avoid the shot.
Volkanovski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kronke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kronke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kronke throws an overhand right that lands on Volkanovski's shoulder, as Volkanovski tries to avoid the shot.
Volkanovski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kronke fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
A slow jab from Kronke misses its intended target.
Donk. Volkanovski catches Kronke right on the button with a cross.
Kronke fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Volkanovski checks it well.
Eric Kronke is winning the standup battle so far.
Kronke lands a leg kick that knocks Volkanovski off balance momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Kronke.
Kronke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkanovski can do to turn this around?
Volkanovski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kronke lands a jab to the head.
Kronke misses with a right hand
and Volkanovski counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Kronke misses. #CL2#
Volkanovski clinches up against the cage.
Volkanovski digs a right hand underneath Kronke's ribcage. Kronke let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kronke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Volkanovski manages to break the clinch.
Kronke misses with a hook.#T2#
Volkanovski slips a jab and a cross from Kronke.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kronke!
Kronke misses with an uppercut. Volkanovski saw that one coming.
Kronke misses with a looping left.
Kronke throws a combination that misses
and Volkanovski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kronke misses with an uppercut.
Volkanovski unleashes a big counter combination but Kronke bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Volkanovski slips a straight right by Kronke.
Volkanovski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kronke throws out the jab.
Kronke misses with a body shot
and Volkanovski counters with a nice uppercut.
Volkanovski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkanovski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kronke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Volkanovski rushes Kronke and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Volkanovski breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Kronke will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A good leg kick by Kronke.
Kronke tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkanovski jabs Kronke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kronke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Volkanovski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kronke does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Volkanovski lands with a nice combination. Kronke backs away looking to recover.
Volkanovski ducks under a wild hook from Kronke.
Volkanovski lands with a straight right. Kronke didn't see that one coming.
Kronke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kronke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Volkanovski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kronke throws out the jab.
Volkanovski throws a counter combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kronke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Kronke as he connects with a hook.
Kronke misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Volkanovski counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Volkanovski breaks from the clinch.
Kronke 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.
Kronke throws a body punch but Volkanovski moves out of range.
Kronke misses with a double jab.
Volkanovski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kronke finds it's way round the side to connect with Volkanovski's head.
Kronke misses with a looping left.
Volkanovski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kronke connects with a right hand. Volkanovski shakes it off.#ROC#Volkanovski is rocked!
Kronke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kronke throws a leg kick but Volkanovski checks it.
Volkanovski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kronke will feel that in the morning.
Aleksandar Volkanovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kronke misses with a low kick.
Volkanovski throws a right hand that Kronke ducks under and follows up with a left that Kronke also avoids with ease.
Kronke tries to bum rush Volkanovski with a series of wild strikes but Volkanovski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Volkanovski blocks a jab.
Volkanovski loads up on a big right hand but Kronke slips the punch.
Volkanovski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kronke throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Volkanovski moves into the clinch.
Volkanovski blocking some punches.
Volkanovski trying to land knees to the body.
Volkanovski blocks an uppercut.
Volkanovski misses with a knee to the head.
Kronke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A knee to the head by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Volkanovski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kronke throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkanovski.
Kronke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eric Kronke.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kronke, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Kronke!
An out of breath Eric Kronke thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
DMMA 332 Zahedi vs Okongwu
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Kyrvänsyylä throws a right and a left that Ihantala avoids nicely.
Kyrvänsyylä just misses with a punch to the body.
Kyrvänsyylä bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ihantala scores with a leg kick.
Kyrvänsyylä with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ihantala to score with a decent uppercut.
Ihantala throws a series of punches but Kyrvänsyylä avoids them all with ease.
Ihantala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kyrvänsyylä.
As Ihantala backs off Kyrvänsyylä throws a huge counter combo but Ihantala manages to avoid it all.
Ihantala swings widly with a right hand
and Kyrvänsyylä connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tali Ihantala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyrvänsyylä on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kyrvänsyylä scores with a shot to the body.
Kyrvänsyylä on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Ihantala misses with a right hand
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a series of strikes. Ihantala will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ihantala throws a leg kick but Kyrvänsyylä sees it coming and moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Kyrvänsyylä misses.
Kyrvänsyylä walks into a left hand. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Ihantala misses the target.
Ihantala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kyrvänsyylä throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ihantala stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ihantala misses with a double jab
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kyrvänsyylä slips under a jab from Ihantala.
Ihantala gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kyrvänsyylä takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ihantala tries to land a front kick but Kyrvänsyylä steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Ihantala backs off Kyrvänsyylä throws a huge counter combo but Ihantala manages to avoid it all.
A combination from Kyrvänsyylä does no damage.
Ihantala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Ihantala connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ihantala was well out of range. Poor timing from Kyrvänsyylä.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a hook. Ihantala ducked under it nicely.
Ihantala tried to counter with a leg kick but Kyrvänsyylä avoided it.
Ihantala throws a lazy right hand but Kyrvänsyylä sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ihantala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a counter combo.
Nice shot lands for Ihantala.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a body punch but Ihantala moves out of range.
Ihantala misses with a hook. Kyrvänsyylä ducked under it nicely.
Kyrvänsyylä ducks under a wild hook from Ihantala.
Ihantala misses with a hook. Kyrvänsyylä ducked under it nicely.
Kyrvänsyylä is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ihantala scores with a hook.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Ihantala, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Ihantala looks to land a left hand but Kyrvänsyylä moved out of range nicely.
Ihantala jabs Kyrvänsyylä right on the nose. Kyrvänsyylä blinks but takes it well.
Ihantala scores with a jab. Kyrvänsyylä acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kyrvänsyylä swings widly with a right hand
and Ihantala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Ihantala, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ihantala wants to slow Kyrvänsyylä down by chopping away at his legs.
Ihantala misses with a straight right.
Kyrvänsyylä swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ihantala connects with a single shot there.
Kyrvänsyylä moves out of range as Ihantala strikes.
Kyrvänsyylä takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ihantala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kyrvänsyylä lands an overhand right.#T4#
Ihantala gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ihantala thuds his right hand into Kyrvänsyylä's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ihantala wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ihantala misses with a body shot.
Ihantala scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ihantala lands with a cross.
Ihantala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kyrvänsyylä doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ihantala throws a hook but Kyrvänsyylä avoids it easily.
Ihantala throws a looping overhand right but Kyrvänsyylä ducks down to avoid it.
Ihantala lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a left hand
and Ihantala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tali Ihantala dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kyrvänsyylä slips under a jab from Ihantala.
Ihantala throws a leg kick but Kyrvänsyylä sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kyrvänsyylä appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kyrvänsyylä steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ihantala.
Kyrvänsyylä looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ihantala throws a shot from downtown. Kyrvänsyylä moves away and avoids it.
Ihantala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kyrvänsyylä.
Ihantala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kyrvänsyylä can do to turn this around?
Ihantala swings widly with a right hand
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ihantala loads up on a big right hand but Kyrvänsyylä slips the punch.
Kyrvänsyylä lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ihantala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kyrvänsyylä lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ihantala punishes Kyrvänsyylä's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyrvänsyylä moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a body shot but no joy.
Ihantala misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Ihantala lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kyrvänsyylä doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Ihantala lands an overhand right.
Ihantala lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Kyrvänsyylä head around and knocks him out cold! Ihantala hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tali Ihantala!
Our winner, Tali Ihantala, 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:
STRIKE! 25
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick from Mjölnir, right into the meat of the thigh.
Volkanovski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Volkanovski avoids the body shot from Mjölnir.
Mjölnir scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Volkanovski doesn't seem bothered though.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mjölnir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mjölnir is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Torsten Mjölnir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mjölnir connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mjölnir scores with a three punch combo!
Volkanovski moves in looking to clinch but Mjölnir pushes him off.
Volkanovski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mjölnir swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Volkanovski counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkanovski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mjölnir manages to avoid it.#CL#
Mjölnir gets tackled into the cage by Volkanovski. Volkanovski maintains the clinch.
Volkanovski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mjölnir avoids it.
Volkanovski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mjölnir as Volkanovski tries to tie him up.
Mjölnir's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mjölnir throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Volkanovski blocks a body shot from Mjölnir.
Volkanovski tries to break free but Mjölnir pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mjölnir.
Volkanovski blocking some punches.
Volkanovski lands with a left to the head.
Mjölnir throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Volkanovski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mjölnir wants to land a leg kick but Volkanovski is out of range.
Volkanovski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mjölnir throws a good cross that connects.
Mjölnir throws a wild body kick that Volkanovski sees coming a mile off.
Mjölnir keeps the fight on the outside.
Mjölnir connects with a nice looking jab.
Mjölnir blocks a head kick by Volkanovski.
#KD2#
Volkanovski walks into a big right hand from Mjölnir and goes down! The referee sends Mjölnir to a neutral corner as Volkanovski gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.#ROC2#Volkanovski is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Volkanovski throws a series of punches but Mjölnir moves out of range.
It seemed like Mjölnir was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mjölnir.
Volkanovski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mjölnir backs up against the cage.
A big right from Volkanovski misses.
A clash of legs there as Mjölnir blocks the low kick.
Mjölnir lands a jab to Volkanovski's midsection.
Volkanovski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab from Mjölnir.
Volkanovski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Volkanovski is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Mjölnir scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Volkanovski beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
Oh Volkanovski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mjölnir cracks Volkanovski with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Volkanovski is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Volkanovski is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Volkanovski could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Torsten Mjölnir!
An out of breath Torsten Mjölnir thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
DMMA 324 Pinkman vs Egyptian
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Kiely wants to clinch.
Kiely throws a poor cross that misses
and Marley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marley lands with a nice combination. Kiely backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Nedser Kiely has been cut.
Kiely throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kiely throws the left hand but Marley avoids the punch easily.
Kiely throws a right and a left that Marley avoids nicely.
Marley avoids the body shot from Kiely.
Marley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kiely was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kiely bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kiely looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kiely lands with an overhand left.
A big left from Marley misses.
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!
Kiely lands an overhand right.
Kiely lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
A big right from Kiely misses. #CL#
Kiely forces Marley back against the cage and clinches.
Kiely throws a punch but it's blocked by Marley. #BC2#
Marley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kiely bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marley's head backwards.
Marley throws a hook but Kiely avoids it easily.
Kiely throws a lazy right hand but Marley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kiely with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Kiely as he connects with a hook.
Marley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kiely manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kiely misses with a left hand
and Marley finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kiely ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marley moves away.
Marley avoids the body shot from Kiely.
Kiely throws a lazy right hand but Marley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kiely tries to clinch up.#T2#
Marley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marley throws a series of punches but Kiely avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Marley.
Kiely stuns Marley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kiely struggles to land a body shot inside as Marley controls his hands.
#BC2#
Marley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kiely ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marley moves away.
Marley is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Marley throws a combination. Kiely tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Kiely closes the distance and clinches.
Marley tries to stall but Kiely uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kiely lands a nice uppercut.
Marley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kiely lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Marley manages to break the clinch.
#T3##CL#
Kiely has Marley up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Marley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kiely circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kiely connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kiely jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Marley clinches up with Kiely and pushes him back against the cage.
Marley blocks a body shot from Kiely.
Kiely lands a shot to the body.
Marley misses with a knee strike.
#BC2#
Marley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, jab by Kiely - just one landing.
Marley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Kiely throws a nice looking combination but Marley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kiely swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kiely throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Kiely does no damage.
Kiely swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nedser Kiely seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiely misses with a right hand
and Marley counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kiely's knee momentarily.#CL2#
Marley has managed to clinch.
Marley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kiely avoids it.
Marley tries to pull guard but Kiely won't allow it.
#BC2#
Marley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kiely misses with a looping right.
Marley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#It looks like Rakeem Marley has been cut.
Kiely misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiely throws a poor cross that misses
and Marley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nedser Kiely dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kiely swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Marley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiely.
Kiely blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Marley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiely. Marley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kiely throws a hook to the side of Marley's head but Marley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kiely tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marley with the counter takedown but Kiely avoids it easily.
Marley lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kiely thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kiely throws out a loose jab but Marley uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Kiely backs off Marley throws a huge counter combo but Kiely manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley ducks under a wild hook from Kiely.
Rakeem Marley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kiely comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kiely closes the distance looking to clinch
and Marley makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kiely really felt that one!#T1#
Marley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Marley gets tackled into the cage by Kiely. Kiely maintains the clinch.
Kiely tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kiely fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kiely misses with a punch on the inside.
Nedser Kiely has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Marley manages to break the clinch.
Kiely waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marley.
Marley throws a right and a left that Kiely avoids nicely.
Kiely throws a hook but Marley blocks it.
Marley is looking for the big counter here.
Kiely misses with a hook
and Marley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kiely showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marley.
Marley takes one to the side of the head.
Kiely takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2#
Kiely dodges the punch combination from Marley.
Kiely throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marley avoids the body shot from Kiely.
Nedser Kiely is winning the standup battle so far.
Marley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kiely.
Marley tried to score with a low kick but Kiely checks it.
Nice body punch from Kiely.
Kiely takes a swing at Marley's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kiely looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marley lands with an uppercut that bounces Kiely off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Marley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good standup being displayed there by Kiely as he connects with a hook.
Marley looks to land a combination but Kiely avoids it well.
Kiely throws an off balance right hand
and Marley counters with a leg kick.
Kiely with a nice cross.
Marley throws a right hand that Kiely ducks under and follows up with a left that Kiely also avoids with ease.#CL#
Kiely instigates a clinch.
Kiely avoids a wild elbow strike from Marley.#BC2#
Marley breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Marley takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Marley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kiely swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marley unleashes a big counter combination but Kiely bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Marley takes one to the chin there.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiely displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marley throws out the jab.
Kiely misses with a lunging right hand
and Marley counters with an outside leg kick.
Kiely avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kiely swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kiely fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marley manages to avoid it.
Marley moves away from the strike by Kiely. #CL#
Kiely gets a clinch. #BC2#
Marley breaks from the clinch.
Kiely lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marley throws a head kick that misses.
Kiely misses with a straight left.
Kiely misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marley.
#CL#
Marley tries to keep at a distance but Kiely has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kiely fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rakeem Marley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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! This is the final round!#R3#
Kiely jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kiely misses with a body shot.
Kiely takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kiely lands with a straight right. Marley didn't see that one coming.
Marley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marley steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kiely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kiely darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#Marley is rocked!
Kiely ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Marley out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nedser Kiely!
An out of breath Nedser Kiely thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Rakeem Marley spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back better, jah bless'. |
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Event:
DMMA 323 Kersikov vs Zahedi
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Kyrvänsyylä thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot by Kyrvänsyylä.
Kyrvänsyylä wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Van Thüringen scores with a punch to the head.
Van Thüringen 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.
Van Thüringen throws a lazy right hand but Kyrvänsyylä sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Thüringen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kyrvänsyylä.
Van Thüringen scores with the left hand. Kyrvänsyylä knows he should have avoided that one.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Thüringen.
Kyrvänsyylä defending well as Van Thüringen loads up on a big left hand.
Kyrvänsyylä takes one to the chin there.
Kyrvänsyylä 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.
Balthasar Van Thüringen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kyrvänsyylä. Van Thüringen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kyrvänsyylä slips a straight right by Van Thüringen.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Thüringen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Thüringen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Thüringen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kyrvänsyylä.
A combination from Kyrvänsyylä does no damage. #T1#
Van Thüringen throws the left hand but Kyrvänsyylä avoids the punch easily.
Kyrvänsyylä on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kyrvänsyylä ducks under a wild hook from Van Thüringen.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kyrvänsyylä scores with a nice right hand.
Van Thüringen misses with an uppercut. Kyrvänsyylä saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Kyrvänsyylä on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kyrvänsyylä scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Thüringen should have avoided that one.
Kyrvänsyylä loads up on a big right hand but Van Thüringen slips the punch.
Van Thüringen misses with a lunging right hand
and Kyrvänsyylä connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kyrvänsyylä staying out of range there.
A big left from Van Thüringen misses.
Kyrvänsyylä slips under a jab.
Kyrvänsyylä swinging wildly here.
#T2#
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!
Kyrvänsyylä looks to land a left hand but Van Thüringen moved out of range nicely.
A jab lands there for Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen throws a looping overhand right but Kyrvänsyylä ducks down to avoid it.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a wild body shot.
Van Thüringen throws out a loose jab but Kyrvänsyylä uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Thüringen throws a big shot that misses.
Kyrvänsyylä doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Van Thüringen throws a shot from downtown. Kyrvänsyylä moves away and avoids it.
Van Thüringen looks to throw the jab but Kyrvänsyylä is out of range.
Van Thüringen slips a jab and a cross from Kyrvänsyylä.
Kyrvänsyylä defending well as Van Thüringen loads up on a big left hand.
Van Thüringen throws a shot from downtown. Kyrvänsyylä moves away and avoids it.
Kyrvänsyylä digs a good hook to Van Thüringen's body.
Van Thüringen connects with a right hand. Kyrvänsyylä shakes it off.
Van Thüringen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Van Thüringen misses with an uppercut. Kyrvänsyylä saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Kyrvänsyylä.#T3#
Van Thüringen throws a looping overhand right but Kyrvänsyylä ducks down to avoid it.
Kyrvänsyylä ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kyrvänsyylä uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen throws an overhand right that lands on Kyrvänsyylä's shoulder, as Kyrvänsyylä tries to avoid the shot.
Kyrvänsyylä lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kyrvänsyylä moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Thüringen misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Van Thüringen misses.
Van Thüringen scores with a jab.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a hook to the side of Van Thüringen's head but Van Thüringen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kyrvänsyylä throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Thüringen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Van Thüringen scores with a jab. Kyrvänsyylä acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Van Thüringen throws a hook to the side of Kyrvänsyylä's head but Kyrvänsyylä sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Thüringen misses with a hook. Kyrvänsyylä ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Van Thüringen throws a hook but Kyrvänsyylä blocks it.
Kyrvänsyylä now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab lands there for Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kyrvänsyylä uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Thüringen.
Despite the aggression on Kyrvänsyylä's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Van Thüringen misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Thüringen cracks Kyrvänsyylä with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Van Thüringen throws a jab but it's blocked by Kyrvänsyylä.
Van Thüringen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kyrvänsyylä in his tracks.
Van Thüringen misses with a straight left.
Van Thüringen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Thüringen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kyrvänsyylä defending well as Van Thüringen loads up on a big left hand.
Kyrvänsyylä now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Van Thüringen throws a lazy right hand but Kyrvänsyylä sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kyrvänsyylä! But no joy.
Kyrvänsyylä moves away from the strike by Van Thüringen.
Kyrvänsyylä is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Van Thüringen with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Kyrvänsyylä.
Despite the aggression on Kyrvänsyylä's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balthasar Van Thüringen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Van Thüringen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kyrvänsyylä sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Balthasar Van Thüringen is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Thüringen cracks Kyrvänsyylä with an open hand slap.
Van Thüringen throws the left hand but Kyrvänsyylä avoids the punch easily.
Kyrvänsyylä is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Einar Kyrvänsyylä is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Van Thüringen.
A jab from Van Thüringen misses.
Van Thüringen scores with a jab. Kyrvänsyylä acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a hook but Van Thüringen avoids it easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Van Thüringen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Van Thüringen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kyrvänsyylä! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Van Thüringen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Thüringen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a one-two to the body.
Kyrvänsyylä lunges at Van Thüringen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Thüringen's hand.
Van Thüringen blocks a jab.
Van Thüringen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a counter combo.
Kyrvänsyylä looks to land a left hand but Van Thüringen moved out of range nicely.
Van Thüringen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kyrvänsyylä.
A little jabbing left from Kyrvänsyylä on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Thüringen thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Kyrvänsyylä bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Thüringen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Thüringen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Van Thüringen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kyrvänsyylä slips a jab from Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen throws a hook but Kyrvänsyylä avoids it easily.
Kyrvänsyylä displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Van Thüringen misses with a hook. Kyrvänsyylä ducked under it nicely.
Kyrvänsyylä is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Van Thüringen slips a jab and a cross from Kyrvänsyylä.
Van Thüringen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kyrvänsyylä.
Kyrvänsyylä avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Thüringen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Van Thüringen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kyrvänsyylä.
Kyrvänsyylä slips a straight right by Van Thüringen.
The crowd cheers as Van Thüringen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kyrvänsyylä doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
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!
Van Thüringen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Thüringen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen throws a hook to the side of Kyrvänsyylä's head but Kyrvänsyylä sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Thüringen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kyrvänsyylä takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good exchange - Kyrvänsyylä coming out on top.
Van Thüringen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kyrvänsyylä.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a double jab.
Van Thüringen misses with a looping right.
Van Thüringen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kyrvänsyylä swinging wildly here.
Van Thüringen connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Kyrvänsyylä displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Van Thüringen misses with a looping right.
Kyrvänsyylä blocks a jab.
Kyrvänsyylä throws out a counter right but Van Thüringen avoids it with no problem.
Kyrvänsyylä lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Van Thüringen backs up against the cage.
Van Thüringen throws a jab when Kyrvänsyylä was well out of range.
Kyrvänsyylä looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Thüringen throws a lazy uppercut
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Van Thüringen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Thüringen moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Van Thüringen does it's job there.
Van Thüringen loads up on a big right hand but Kyrvänsyylä slips the punch.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Thüringen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kyrvänsyylä.
Van Thüringen misses with a straight right.
Kyrvänsyylä uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Thüringen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kyrvänsyylä defending well as Van Thüringen loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Kyrvänsyylä releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Van Thüringen loads up on a big right hand but Kyrvänsyylä slips the punch.
Van Thüringen throws a jab but it's blocked by Kyrvänsyylä.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Kyrvänsyylä lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Thüringen doesn't seem phased though.
Kyrvänsyylä uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen looks to land a right hand but Kyrvänsyylä moved out of range.
Kyrvänsyylä defending well as Van Thüringen loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Van Thüringen throws a lazy uppercut
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Thüringen thinking.
Kyrvänsyylä steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Thüringen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kyrvänsyylä! But no joy.
Van Thüringen throws a hook but Kyrvänsyylä avoids it easily.
Kyrvänsyylä lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kyrvänsyylä jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a wild combination.
Van Thüringen misses with a looping right.
Van Thüringen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Einar Kyrvänsyylä will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kyrvänsyylä slips a jab from Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen misses with a looping left.
Van Thüringen cracks Kyrvänsyylä with a good jab.
Van Thüringen misses with an uppercut.
Kyrvänsyylä appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kyrvänsyylä's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Thüringen under the eye.
Van Thüringen scores with a jab.
Kyrvänsyylä on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kyrvänsyylä uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Thüringen.
A swing and a miss from Van Thüringen.
A jab from Van Thüringen misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyrvänsyylä moves away from the strike by Van Thüringen.
Kyrvänsyylä looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kyrvänsyylä avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a body kick that misses.
Kyrvänsyylä slips under a jab from Van Thüringen.
Kyrvänsyylä staying out of range there.
Kyrvänsyylä lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Kyrvänsyylä moves away from the strike by Van Thüringen.
Kyrvänsyylä keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen scores with a jab to the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kyrvänsyylä might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Van Thüringen has got the better of the exchanges.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a body shot.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a wild combination.
Van Thüringen misses with a hook.
Kyrvänsyylä swings for the body but Van Thüringen moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Thüringen.
Kyrvänsyylä slips under a jab.
Kyrvänsyylä steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Thüringen.
A little jabbing left from Kyrvänsyylä on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Thüringen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kyrvänsyylä can do to turn this around?
Van Thüringen throws a shot from downtown. Kyrvänsyylä moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Kyrvänsyylä's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kyrvänsyylä gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Thüringen.#T2#
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a double jab.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a wild body shot.
Kyrvänsyylä shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Van Thüringen scores with the left hand. Kyrvänsyylä knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Thüringen checks the leg kick.
Van Thüringen attempts a counter takedown but Kyrvänsyylä avoids it well and moves away.
Van Thüringen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kyrvänsyylä.
Kyrvänsyylä appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Van Thüringen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Thüringen looks to throw the jab but Kyrvänsyylä is out of range.
Kyrvänsyylä unleashes a big counter combination but Van Thüringen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Van Thüringen misses with an uppercut
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a series of strikes. Van Thüringen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Van Thüringen throws a looping overhand right but Kyrvänsyylä ducks down to avoid it.
Van Thüringen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Van Thüringen lands with an overhand left.
Nice defenses there by Kyrvänsyylä.
Van Thüringen throws a hook to the side of Kyrvänsyylä's head but Kyrvänsyylä sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kyrvänsyylä moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Van Thüringen throws a shot from downtown. Kyrvänsyylä moves away and avoids it.
Kyrvänsyylä takes one on the button.
Van Thüringen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Thüringen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a big shot that misses.
Kyrvänsyylä on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Thüringen throws a lazy right hand but Kyrvänsyylä sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a counter combo.
Kyrvänsyylä displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Thüringen throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kyrvänsyylä! But no joy.
Van Thüringen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kyrvänsyylä.
Van Thüringen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Van Thüringen.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Thüringen misses the target.
Van Thüringen checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Van Thüringen throws an overhand right that lands on Kyrvänsyylä's shoulder, as Kyrvänsyylä tries to avoid the shot.
Kyrvänsyylä has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Van Thüringen looks to land a right hand but Kyrvänsyylä moved out of range.
As Van Thüringen backs off Kyrvänsyylä throws a huge counter combo but Van Thüringen manages to avoid it all.
Kyrvänsyylä swings for the body but Van Thüringen moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Thüringen misses the target.
Van Thüringen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Thüringen missing with a left hand there. Kyrvänsyylä was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Thüringen throws the left hand but Kyrvänsyylä avoids the punch easily.
Kyrvänsyylä swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Thüringen moves away from the strike by Kyrvänsyylä.
Nice defenses there by Kyrvänsyylä.
Van Thüringen missing with a left hand there. Kyrvänsyylä was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Thüringen throws out a loose jab but Kyrvänsyylä uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Thüringen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kyrvänsyylä sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Thüringen throws out a powerful jab.
Van Thüringen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kyrvänsyylä.
Kyrvänsyylä ducks right into an uppercut from Van Thüringen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balthasar Van Thüringen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Thüringen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balthasar Van Thüringen!
Balthasar Van Thüringen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 16
Date: May 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Chai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Volkanovski.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chai wants to land a leg kick but Volkanovski is out of range.
Volkanovski blocks the body kick.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Volkanovski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Chai lands a really nice looking cross but Volkanovski seems unphased.
Chai lands a really nice looking cross but Volkanovski seems unphased.
Chai lands a jab.
Chai fails to land with a series of punches.
Volkanovski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai connects with a single shot there.
Chai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Volkanovski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tomahawk Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkanovski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkanovski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Chai tries a low kick but Volkanovski avoids it.
Volkanovski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chai looks for the body kick but Volkanovski saw that one coming.
Volkanovski replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Chai blocks it well.
Chai blocks a leg kick.
Volkanovski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Volkanovski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Volkanovski is looking to clinch.
Chai wants to land a leg kick but Volkanovski is out of range.
Chai connects with a body shot.
Chai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Volkanovski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Volkanovski misses with a head kick.
#T2#
Chai connects with a body shot that sends Volkanovski's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Volkanovski works the jab nicely.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Chai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Volkanovski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Volkanovski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Volkanovski fails to land with a series of punches.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Volkanovski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai sets himself, and Volkanovski steps forward looking for the clinch! Chai avoids it this time.
Chai throws a hook but Volkanovski avoids it easily.
Chai looks to throw the jab but Volkanovski is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkanovski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Volkanovski scrambles back to his feet.
Volkanovski tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkanovski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomahawk Chai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Chai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Volkanovski stuns Chai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab lands there for Chai.
Tomahawk Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Volkanovski avoids a kick to the body.
Chai misses with a body kick.
Volkanovski walks into a left hand.
Chai misses with an uppercut
and Volkanovski finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Chai throws a body punch but Volkanovski moves out of range.
Volkanovski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai throws a series of punches but Volkanovski moves out of range.
Volkanovski throws a counter combo.
Chai misses with an uppercut
and Volkanovski counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Chai throws a leg kick which misses Volkanovski's front leg but catches the back leg as Volkanovski tries to avoid it.
Chai misses with an uppercut
and Volkanovski finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Chai lands with a hook. Volkanovski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Chai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Volkanovski.
Volkanovski misses with a lunging right hand
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volkanovski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL2#
Volkanovski drives through and clinches with Chai against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkanovski.
Volkanovski blocks a body shot from Chai. #BC#
Chai manages to break the clinch.
Volkanovski checks a leg kick.
As Chai backs off Volkanovski throws a huge counter combo but Chai manages to avoid it all.
Chai throws a good cross that connects.
Volkanovski tries to clinch but Chai is having none of it.
Chai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chai works the jab nicely.
Chai connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkanovski moves away.
Volkanovski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Volkanovski swinging wildly here.
Volkanovski misses with a jab to the body
and Volkanovski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Volkanovski's shoulder, as Volkanovski tries to avoid the shot.
Tomahawk Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volkanovski checks a low kick from Chai.
Chai takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Volkanovski tries to clinch
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chai connects with a body shot that sends Volkanovski's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkanovski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Volkanovski misses with a head kick.
Chai sizes up Volkanovski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomahawk Chai dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Chai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Volkanovski misses the body punch
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chai throws an off balance right hand
and Volkanovski counters with a nice body shot.
Volkanovski slips a jab and a cross from Chai.
Volkanovski is looking for the big counter here.
Chai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Volkanovski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chai lands with a shot to the body.
Volkanovski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkanovski blocks the body kick.
Chai moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVolkanovski.#CL2#
Volkanovski gets a clinch. #BC2#
Volkanovski manages to break the clinch.
Chai misses with a body punch
and Volkanovski counters with a head kick.
Chai swats away the attempt to clinch by Volkanovski.#T1#
Volkanovski misses with a right hand
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
Volkanovski throws a head kick but Chai moves out of range.
Chai connects with an inside leg kick.
Volkanovski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Volkanovski misses with a head kick.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Volkanovski moved out of range.
Volkanovski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chai throws a one two combo.
Volkanovski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Volkanovski throws a combination that misses
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Volkanovski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chai is looking to slow Volkanovski down with leg kicks.
Volkanovski misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chai.
Aleksandar Volkanovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai lands the left hand.
Chai connects with a body shot that sends Volkanovski's belly button to the back.
Volkanovski jabs Chai right on the nose. Chai blinks but takes it well.
Volkanovski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot by Chai.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkanovski.
Chai blocks the body kick.
Chai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Volkanovski just manages to avoid it.
Tomahawk Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chai lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkanovski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Chai scores with a jab to the head.
Chai throws a combination. Volkanovski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Volkanovski needs to keep his hands up - Chai had a free shot at his head there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomahawk Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chai, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomahawk Chai!
A relieved looking Tomahawk Chai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
DMMA 317 Temidare vs Zahedi
Date: May 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Chestner shoots and misses #KD2#
and Marley counters with a head kick that drops Chestner to the mat! Chestner scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Chestner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marley throws an overhand right that lands on Chestner's shoulder, as Chestner tries to avoid the shot.
Marley fails to land with a series of punches.
Marley slips a straight right by Chestner.
Marley with the counter takedown but Chestner avoids it easily.
Marley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chestner was well out of range. Poor timing from Marley.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chestner.
Marley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chestner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marley slips under a jab from Chestner.
Chestner digs a good hook to Marley's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marley scoring well with a low kick there.
Marley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Chestner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marley connects with a nice looking jab.
Chestner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marley walks into a left hand.
Marley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brad Chestner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Marley darts in and clinches Chestner up against the cage.#BC2#
Marley manages to break the clinch.
Chestner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chestner scores with a decent looking hook.
Marley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chestner paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Marley throws a head kick but Chestner moves out of range.
Chestner misses the jab.
As Chestner backs off Marley throws a huge counter combo but Chestner manages to avoid it all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Chestner misses
and Marley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chestner slips under a jab from Marley.
Chestner walks into a stiff left hand from Marley.
It looks like Chestner has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Marley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chestner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chestner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chestner closes the distance looking to clinch
and Marley counters with a straight right hand.
Marley throws a leg kick
and Marley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chestner avoids the head kick by Marley.
#T3#
Chestner throws a shot from downtown. Marley moves away and avoids it.
Chestner slips under a jab.
Chestner misses with a lunging right hand
and Chestner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Chestner misses its intended target.
Chestner is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD#
Chestner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Marley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marley tries to improve position but can't.
Chestner has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Marley!
Chestner looking to control but Marley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marley keeps trying to improve his position.
Chestner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marley is looking to escape. #T4#
Marley tries to lock up and control but Chestner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Marley trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marley is refusing to be controlled, as Chestner sits in half guard.
Marley manages to get to full guard.
Marley controls Chestner momentarily but Chestner frees himself.
Chestner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marley is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rakeem Marley 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#
Chestner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chestner scrambles back to his feet.
Chestner misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Marley moves into the clinch.
Marley working hard to break the clinch.
Marley trying to stall but Chestner improves his position.
A short right from Chestner on the inside.
Chestner misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Chestner.
#BC2#
Marley breaks from the clinch.
Chestner lands a slapping body shot.
Marley throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chestner's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Chestner with that takedown attempt.
Rakeem Marley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marley misses with a hook
and Marley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chestner goes for a double leg but Marley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marley continues to drive forward.
Chestner moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMarley.#T1#
Marley prevents a body shot from Chestner.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marley has had enough of the clinch but Chestner keeps him there for the moment.
Marley fails to pull guard.
Chestner presses Marley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Chestner as the two fighters clinch.
Marley is breathing heavily.
Marley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Chestner fails to land.
Chestner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marley has Chestner pushed against the cage.
Marley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chestner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marley backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Marley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chestner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marleys head.
Chestner lands an uppercut.#TD#
Chestner has picked Marley up - he's going for a ride! Chestner dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chestner trying to mount his opponent but Marley defends it. #T2#
Marley trying to hold on to Chestner's head to control him but Chestner postures up.
#SUB#
Chestner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marley is trying to stand back up but Chestner is controlling him
Brad Chestner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chestner wants to control but Marley is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Chestner wants to work for an arm triangle but Marley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marley trying to hold on to Chestner's head to control him but Chestner postures up.
Chestner trying to mount his opponent but Marley defends it. #T3##SUB#
Chestner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chestner is working away from the top position though.
Chestner wants to free his trapped foot but Marley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chestner is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Chestner is looking for a kimura but Marley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chestner to get the leverage. #SUB#
Chestner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Marley actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Marley actively working from the bottom here.
Marley trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chestner scores with a decent looking hook.
Marley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chestner counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Rakeem Marley has been cut.
Chestner lands with a straight right. Marley didn't see that one coming.
Marley gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Marley tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Chestner is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Marley buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Marley!! Marley is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Chestner throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Chestner!
Brad Chestner 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.
Rakeem Marley was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back better, jah bless'. |
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Event:
DMMA 316 Kersikov vs Argento
Date: May 12, 2024 |
#R1#
DJ throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kyrvänsyylä.
Kyrvänsyylä connects with a single shot there.
Kyrvänsyylä avoids the head kick by DJ.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping body kick lands there for DJ.
DJ is looking to slow Kyrvänsyylä down with leg kicks.
Kyrvänsyylä avoids the head kick by DJ.
Kyrvänsyylä lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
DJ lands a body shot.
A head kick misses from DJ.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a few strikes there.
DJ is looking for the big counter here.
DJ throws a head kick but Kyrvänsyylä moves out of range.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to counter punch.
Kyrvänsyylä has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LA FIGHT BARN in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
DJ throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DJ throws a right and a left that Kyrvänsyylä avoids nicely.
DJ connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kyrvänsyylä. Kyrvänsyylä circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
DJ lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kyrvänsyylä circles away quickly and effectively.
Kyrvänsyylä moves away from the strike by DJ.
Kyrvänsyylä takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kyrvänsyylä fails to land with a series of punches.
DJ throws out a counter right but Kyrvänsyylä avoids it with no problem.
DJ throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a stiff right hand.
DJ 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.
Jab from Kyrvänsyylä.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to chop away at DJ's legs. #T2#
DJ looks to land a body kick but Kyrvänsyylä moved away.
DJ takes a swing at Kyrvänsyylä's ribcage but misses.
Deontay DJ 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.
A left and a right from Kyrvänsyylä both land. Nice combination.
DJ throws a wild body kick that Kyrvänsyylä sees coming a mile off.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kyrvänsyylä with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling DJ to score with a decent uppercut.
DJ tests Kyrvänsyylä's chin there with a solid looking shot.
DJ fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kyrvänsyylä manages to avoid it.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DJ unleashes a big counter combination but Kyrvänsyylä bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a leg kick
and DJ counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
DJ ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DJ is looking for the big counter here.
Kyrvänsyylä has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by DJ.
DJ connects with a leg kick.
Kyrvänsyylä misses the jab.
Kyrvänsyylä cracks a nice hook into DJ's ribs.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a right hand that DJ ducks under and follows up with a left that DJ also avoids with ease.
DJ throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DJ.
DJ ducks under a wild hook from Kyrvänsyylä.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by DJ!
#T4#
Kyrvänsyylä blocks a head kick by DJ.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to counter punch.#KD#
Kyrvänsyylä lands a left and a right that send DJ crashing to the mat, dazed. Kyrvänsyylä thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#DJ is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Deontay DJ has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from DJ misses
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Einar Kyrvänsyylä!
Einar Kyrvänsyylä decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
DMMA 308 Brown vs Kwong
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Marley. No joy for Weismuller on that attempt.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marley checks a low kick from Weismuller.
Weismuller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marley tries to counter by clinching up but Weismuller breaks away and moves out of range.
Weismuller tries a head kick but it misses.
Marley avoids the head kick by Weismuller.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses
and Marley counters with a three punch combo that has Weismuller backing up. Weismuller nods at Marley to acknowledge the strikes.
Marley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#It looks like Tommy Weismuller has been cut.
We've been informed that Weismuller has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Marley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #KD#
Marley lands a big head kick that sends Weismuller tumbling to the mat! Marley takes a step backwards and waves Weismuller back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Weismuller is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weismuller looks up at the clock. Bad move! Marley lands a right hand from hell, dropping Weismuller. Marley pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rakeem Marley!
Rakeem Marley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
DMMA 307 Morrison vs Doomsday
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Ruthless throws a leg kick but Kyrvänsyylä sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ruthless scores with a decent looking hook.
Ruthless misses the jab.
Ruthless throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kyrvänsyylä stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Ruthless does it's job there.
Ruthless jabs Kyrvänsyylä to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ruthless has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Kyrvänsyylä lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ruthless circles away quickly and effectively.
Rob Ruthless 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.
Ruthless looks to land a right hand but Kyrvänsyylä moved out of range.
Kyrvänsyylä looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ruthless connects with a crisp jab.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a few strikes there.
Ruthless tried to counter with a leg kick but Kyrvänsyylä avoided it.#T1#
Ruthless sizes up Kyrvänsyylä with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ruthless is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kyrvänsyylä.
Ruthless misses with a body shot.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking for the big counter here.
Kyrvänsyylä swings for the body but Ruthless moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Ruthless misses its target.
Ruthless misses with a shot to the body
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Rob Ruthless has been cut.
Ruthless uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kyrvänsyylä.
A head kick misses from Ruthless.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruthless tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kyrvänsyylä is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Kyrvänsyylä steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruthless.
Kyrvänsyylä uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruthless.
Ruthless takes one on the button.
Ruthless throws a lazy right hand but Kyrvänsyylä sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kyrvänsyylä lands with a nice combination. Ruthless backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kyrvänsyylä just misses with a punch to the body.
Kyrvänsyylä lands a slapping body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ruthless.
Kyrvänsyylä attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Ruthless just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruthless throws a chopping leg kick but Kyrvänsyylä manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ruthless scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kyrvänsyylä in his tracks.
Ruthless closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kyrvänsyylä scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ruthless scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ruthless tries to land a body kick
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a one-two to the body. #CUT2#Rob Ruthless's cut is getting worse.
Kyrvänsyylä takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruthless connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Kyrvänsyylä throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kyrvänsyylä walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ruthless checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kyrvänsyylä changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kyrvänsyylä is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ruthless rather than just go for the knockout.
Ruthless throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ruthless walks into a stiff left hand from Kyrvänsyylä.
Ruthless misses with a wild body shot.
Ruthless ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruthless connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab, jab by Kyrvänsyylä - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Einar Kyrvänsyylä will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rob Ruthless's cut.
That's time! Ruthless's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kyrvänsyylä throws a series of punches but Ruthless avoids them all with ease.
Kyrvänsyylä fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ruthless scores with a nice right hand.
Ruthless thows a leg kick but Kyrvänsyylä checks it
and Kyrvänsyylä cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ruthless wants to land a leg kick but Kyrvänsyylä is out of range.
Einar Kyrvänsyylä seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruthless fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kyrvänsyylä.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruthless looks to land a left hand but Kyrvänsyylä moved out of range nicely.
Kyrvänsyylä swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kyrvänsyylä takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Kyrvänsyylä thows a leg kick but Ruthless checks it
and Ruthless counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kyrvänsyylä takes one to the side of the head.
Kyrvänsyylä throws an off balance right hand
and Ruthless makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kyrvänsyylä really felt that one!
Kyrvänsyylä clobbers Ruthless with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#Rob Ruthless's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ruthless lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ruthless connects with an inside leg kick.
Ruthless throws a solid leg kick but Kyrvänsyylä takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ruthless.
Kyrvänsyylä looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ruthless misses with a body shot
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a wild body shot.
Ruthless cracks Kyrvänsyylä with a right hand to the side of the 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!
A jab from Kyrvänsyylä misses.
Ruthless throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kyrvänsyylä moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruthless scores with a body shot.
Nice shot by Ruthless.
Kyrvänsyylä moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Ruthless throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruthless looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruthless counters with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kyrvänsyylä checks a leg kick.
Ruthless misses with a lunging right hand
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a right hand to the body.
Ruthless chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ruthless missing with a left hand there. Kyrvänsyylä was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice cross by Ruthless.
Ruthless misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Kyrvänsyylä swings for the body but Ruthless moves out of range.
Kyrvänsyylä takes one on the button.
Ruthless ducks under a wild hook from Kyrvänsyylä.
It looked like Ruthless wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ruthless tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kyrvänsyylä was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruthless.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a shot to the body
and Ruthless counters with a two punch combo.
Kyrvänsyylä's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruthless lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruthless was well out of range. Poor timing from Kyrvänsyylä.
Ruthless appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kyrvänsyylä waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruthless.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Ruthless dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rob Ruthless'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Ruthless uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kyrvänsyylä.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ruthless counters with a nice body shot.
Kyrvänsyylä blocks a leg kick.
Ruthless uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kyrvänsyylä.
Nice shot lands for Ruthless.
Kyrvänsyylä takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruthless scores with a spinning back kick!
Kyrvänsyylä takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruthless with the inside leg kick.
Ruthless comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Ruthless lands a high kick!
Kyrvänsyylä bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ruthless dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kyrvänsyylä. That did some damage!
Ruthless throws a front kick that sends Kyrvänsyylä stumbling back into the cage.
Ruthless staying out of range there.
Ruthless works the jab nicely.
Ruthless lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Kyrvänsyylä.
Ruthless appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Ruthless is looking to slow Kyrvänsyylä down with leg kicks.
Ruthless lands with a cross.
Ruthless throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kyrvänsyylä looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ruthless misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Ruthless feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kyrvänsyylä sprawling to the canvas! Kyrvänsyylä rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ruthless finish him?!
#ROC#Kyrvänsyylä is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from Ruthless and Kyrvänsyylä falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rob Ruthless!
A very excited looking Rob Ruthless made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Waddle takes one to the side of the head.
Waddle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Volkanovski misses with a takedown attempt - Waddle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice body punch from Volkanovski.
Waddle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Volkanovski shoots in for a takedown but Waddle shows good takedown defense.
Waddle stuffs the takedown.
Garry Waddle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandar Volkanovski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski moves out of range of the strikes.
Waddle looks to throw the jab but Volkanovski is out of range.
Volkanovski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Waddle.#T1#
Waddle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Waddle lands a jab to the nose.
Waddle lands a jab to the head.
Volkanovski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Volkanovski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Waddle. Waddle obviously looking to wear him down.
We've been told by Waddle's head coaches at GAMMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Aleksandar Volkanovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkanovski works Waddle's body with a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Waddle.
Waddle lands with a hook. Volkanovski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waddle. Volkanovski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waddle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkanovski moves out of range as Waddle strikes.
As Waddle backs off Volkanovski throws a huge counter combo but Waddle manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Waddle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkanovski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Waddle swivels and escapes.
Volkanovski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Waddle will feel that in the morning.
Volkanovski looks to land a right hand but Waddle moved out of range.
Waddle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Volkanovski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Waddle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A low kick lands for Waddle.
Volkanovski slips a jab from Waddle.
Volkanovski wants to counter the offense by Waddle and move into the clinch position.
Volkanovski looks to throw the jab but Waddle is out of range.
Waddle is looking to counter punch.
Volkanovski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T3#
Waddle throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Volkanovski is looking to clinch.
Waddle throws a shot from downtown. Volkanovski moves away and avoids it.
Waddle misses with a hook to the body
#CL2#
and Volkanovski counters by clinching up.
Volkanovski jumps guard but Waddle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Waddle lands a right hand. #BC2#
Volkanovski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Volkanovski looks for the body kick but Waddle saw that one coming.
Waddle swats away the attempt to clinch by Volkanovski.#CL2#
Volkanovski clinches. #T4#
Volkanovski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Waddle just stands there and leans against the cage.
Volkanovski blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkanovski. #TD2#
Volkanovski decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Volkanovski is looking for a triangle here but Waddle uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Volkanovski tries to bench press Waddle off him but Waddle keeps the position. #SU#
Waddle stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Volkanovski scores with a one two! Waddle had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkanovski scores with a head kick. Waddle tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Garry Waddle has been cut.
Volkanovski shoots in for a double leg but Waddle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garry Waddle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Garry Waddle's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Volkanovski or perhaps it was just good defense by Waddle, which made it look bad.
Volkanovski scores with a body shot.
Waddle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Volkanovski.
Waddle tries to counter with a takedown but Volkanovski is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waddle throws a hook but Volkanovski blocks it.
Volkanovski fails with the takedown.
Waddle drops down looking for a counter takedown but Volkanovski sprawls and moves away.
Volkanovski shoots in for a double leg but Waddle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Garry Waddle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandar Volkanovski.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Volkanovski blocks the low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volkanovski! But no joy.
Garry Waddle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Waddle. Beautiful body shot.
Waddle throws a body punch but Volkanovski moves out of range.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Waddle throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Waddle misses.
Volkanovski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Waddle.
Volkanovski looks to land a combination but Waddle avoids it well.
It looked like Waddle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Waddle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Waddle lands with a straight right. Volkanovski didn't see that one coming.
Waddle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Waddle throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Volkanovski's head.
Volkanovski darts in looking for a takedown but Waddle gets double underhooks and turns Volkanovski into the cage.
Volkanovski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Waddle circles away quickly and effectively.
Waddle appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Waddle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkanovski was well out of range. Poor timing from Waddle.
Waddle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkanovski can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waddle throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Volkanovski throws a sloppy head kick and Waddle moves out of range easily.
Volkanovski doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Waddle to counter with a crisp jab.
Waddle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Volkanovskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Waddle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T3#
Volkanovski throws a quick inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Waddle finds it's target.
Volkanovski misses the jab.
Waddle appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Waddle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Waddle misses with a wild body shot.
Volkanovski fails with the takedown.
Waddle misses with a few strikes there.
Garry Waddle is winning the standup battle so far.
Waddle throws a lazy uppercut
and Volkanovski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Waddle thinking.
Volkanovski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Waddle but Waddle pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Waddle tries to counter with a takedown but Volkanovski is quick to defend against it.
Waddle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Waddle walks into a left hand.
Volkanovski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Waddle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waddle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkanovski.
Waddle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Volkanovski is breathing heavily.
Waddle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garry Waddle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Garry Waddle's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Waddle throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkanovski drops his hands momentarily and Waddle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Waddle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Waddle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkanovski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Waddle circles away quickly and effectively.
Waddle changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Waddle looks to land a left hand but Volkanovski moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Volkanovski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Waddle misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski looks to land a right hand but Waddle moved out of range.
A punch combination from Volkanovski misses.
Volkanovski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Waddle misses with an uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Waddle blocks the low kick.
Volkanovski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Waddle.
Volkanovski avoids the body shot from Waddle.
Waddle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Waddle scores with a kick to the body.
Volkanovski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Waddle ducks under a wild hook from Volkanovski.
Waddle half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Waddle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Volkanovski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
An inside leg kick lands from Waddle.
Waddle thuds his right hand into Volkanovski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Garry Waddle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Waddle throws out a loose jab but Volkanovski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkanovski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Waddle scores with a jab to the body.
Waddle lands a right hook to the body.
Volkanovski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkanovski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Volkanovski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Volkanovski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Waddle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Waddle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Volkanovski throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Waddle lands a jab.
Volkanovski throws a nice looking combination but Waddle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Volkanovski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Waddle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Volkanovski fails with a takedown attempt.
Waddle keeps the fight on the outside.
Waddle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Volkanovski.
Aleksandar Volkanovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Waddle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Volkanovski takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Waddle misses its intended target.
Waddle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Volkanovski looks to throw a body kick
enabling Waddle to counter with a crisp jab.
Waddle is looking to slow Volkanovski down with leg kicks.
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!
Waddle lands a nice looking body kick.
Volkanovski misses with a low kick.
Waddle feinted with a counter takedown.
Waddle avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garry Waddle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Waddle has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garry Waddle!
In his post fight interview, Garry Waddle started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Jcool. Those never looked like landing.
Bryant was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bryant 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.
#CL#
Bryant pushes Jcool up against the cage in a clinch.
Jcool jumps guard but Bryant stands there with Jcool around his waist. Jcool gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jcool is trying to break the clinch but Bryant has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Bryant. #BC#
Bryant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bryant lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Jcool goes down and covers up as Bryant starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kobe Bryant!
A very excited looking Kobe Bryant made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Abdul Jcool had this to say: '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'. |
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Event:
DMMA 295 Kruth vs Greene
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheers as Steel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kyrvänsyylä doesn't seem phased though.
Steel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kyrvänsyylä manages to avoid it.
Kyrvänsyylä takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a solid leg kick but Steel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kyrvänsyylä.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a double jab.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyrvänsyylä fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steel scores with a body shot.
Steel throws a body shot but no joy.
Kyrvänsyylä closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
Kyrvänsyylä keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kyrvänsyylä swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steel takes a swing at Kyrvänsyylä's ribcage but misses.
Steel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kyrvänsyylä.
Steel looks to throw the jab but Kyrvänsyylä is out of range.
Kyrvänsyylä has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LA FIGHT BARN in the buildup to the fight.
Kyrvänsyylä keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel jabs Kyrvänsyylä to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Kyrvänsyylä misses the shot to the body.
Kyrvänsyylä throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Kyrvänsyylä.
Steel misses with a hook
#KD#
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a crisp one two that drops Steel! Kyrvänsyylä thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Steel to his feet! Steel is in big trouble!#T2#
Kyrvänsyylä keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Kyrvänsyylä misses the target.
Kyrvänsyylä throws an overhand right that lands on Steel's shoulder, as Steel tries to avoid the shot.
Steel get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Steel stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Kyrvänsyylä runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Einar Kyrvänsyylä!
After the fight, Einar Kyrvänsyylä was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
DMMA 295 Kruth vs Greene
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Chestner throws a shot from downtown. Marley moves away and avoids it.
Marley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chestner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marley is looking for the big counter here.
Marley ducks under a wild hook from Chestner.
Marley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chestner takes a swing at Marley's ribcage but misses.
Marley fails to land with a series of punches.
Chestner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Chestner misses its intended target.
Chestner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Left hook, right uppercut from Marley.
Chestner cracks Marley with a good jab.
A big left from Chestner misses.
Chestner throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Marley counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chestner throws a right hand that misses
and Marley counters with a right hand to the body.
Marley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Marley. Those never looked like landing.
Chestner throws an overhand right that lands on Marley's shoulder, as Marley tries to avoid the shot.
Marley drops his hands momentarily and Chestner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Rakeem Marley has been cut.
Chestner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chestner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marley on the side of the head.
Marley slips a straight right by Chestner.
Marley throws a counter combo.
Chestner scores with a body shot.
Chestner throws a hook to the side of Marley's head but Marley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chestner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Marley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Chestner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marley is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T2##SUB#
Chestner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chestner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Marley keeping full guard, as Chestner tries to pass.
Chestner won't allow Marley to sweep him here.
Chestner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Marley looking for a guillotine here but Chestner defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marley wants to sweep but no luck.
Chestner is pushing down on Marley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marley is fighting to maintain full guard but Chestner has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Chestner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marley is just riding it out for now. Chestner eventually gives up the hold.
Marley manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Chestner wants to pass the guard but Marley is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Marley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Marley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Marley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chestner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marley is keeping the position for now. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Marley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chestner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chestner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chestner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marley's guard.
Marley won't allow Chestner to pass to mount.
Chestner is thwarting Marley's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Marley looking for submissions off his back.
Marley tries to roll over but Chestner keeps him under control.
Chestner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Chestner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Chestner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marley is just riding it out for now. Chestner eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Chestner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rakeem Marley's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Marley fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Marley.
Chestner scores with a body shot.
Chestner misses with a right hand
and Marley finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Chestner lands a body shot.
Marley throws a shot to the body.
Marley looks for the body kick but Chestner saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chestner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marley throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chestner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marley slips a jab from Chestner.
Chestner misses with a hook.#T1#
Marley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marley throws a right hand that Chestner ducks under and follows up with a left that Chestner also avoids with ease.
Marley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marley swinging wildly here.
Chestner is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Marley staying out of range there.
Chestner throws a right hand that misses
and Marley counters with a one-two to the body. #CUT2#It looks like Brad Chestner has been cut.
Marley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chestner misses with a looping right.
Marley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chestner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marley. That's going to slow Chestner down.
Chestner misses with a lunging right hand
and Marley counters with a series of strikes. Chestner will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marley misses with a double jab.
Marley throws a series of punches but Chestner moves out of range.
Chestner misses the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chestner, as that shot connected.
Chestner avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Chestner misses.
Chestner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marley manages to avoid it.
Chestner misses with an uppercut. Marley saw that one coming.
Chestner throws a big shot that misses.
Chestner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rakeem Marley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marley tries to clinch up
and Chestner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Chestner just misses with a punch to the body.
Brad Chestner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chestner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Marley clinches.
A body shot lands from Chestner.
Chestner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chestner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marley is trying to force a seperation but Chestner has the dominant position.
Chestner lands with a right to the head.
Chestner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chestner walks away with a smile on his face. Marley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Chestner drives through with a takedown into Marley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Marley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chestner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marley is breathing heavily.
Chestner works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
It looks like Chestner is going to stand back up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Marley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chestner pulls his head out easily.
Marley wants to control but Chestner is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Chestner is working for a kimura but Marley is defending it quite comfortably.
Marley wants to control but Chestner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marley tries to kick Chestner off but Chestner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Chestner seems to be working for a kimura but Marley defends the submission attempt.
Marley trying to control but Chestner postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brad Chestner will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Marley tries to clinch up but Chestner circles away and keeps his distance.
A right-left combo lands from Marley.
Chestner thuds his right hand into Marley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A punch lands to the side of Marley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chestner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chestner misses with an uppercut. Marley saw that one coming.
Chestner misses with a hook. Marley ducked under it nicely.
Chestner throws a body shot but no joy.
Chestner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chestner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marley counters with a big head kick but Chestner shrugs it off.
Marley misses with a few strikes there.
Chestner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Nice shot by Chestner.
Chestner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marley.
It seemed like Marley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chestner cracks a nice hook into Marley's ribs.
Chestner swings widly with a right hand
and Marley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chestner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marley counters with a nice uppercut.
Chestner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marley throws a head kick that half lands.
Marley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chestner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chestner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chestner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
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!
Chestner looks to score with a jab to the body but Marley is just out of range.
Marley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chestner.
Chestner throws a lazy right hand but Marley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chestner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chestner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chestner misses with a right hand
and Marley counters with a series of strikes. Chestner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Marley ducks under a wild hook from Chestner.
Chestner swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chestner throws a right hand that misses
and Marley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chestner.
Chestner misses with a right hand
and Marley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Chestner lands with a shot to the body.
Marley throws a series of punches but Chestner moves out of range.
Marley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chestner.
Chestner scores with a jab.
Chestner throws a big shot that misses.
Marley is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Marley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chestner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marley manages to avoid it.#TD#
Chestner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Marley regains half guard.#SUB#
Chestner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marley defends it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES2#
Marley has one foot on Chestner's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T4#
Marley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chestner.
Marley tries to counter with a clinch but Chestner shakes him off and moves away.
Marley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chestner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marley misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Chestner to counter with a crisp jab.
Chestner looks to throw the jab but Marley is out of range.
Marley moves out of range of the strikes.
Chestner scores with the left hand. Marley knows he should have avoided that one.
Marley moves away from the strike by Chestner.
Nice shot lands for Chestner.
Marley scores with a jab to the body.
Rakeem Marley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chestner misses with a shot to the body
and Marley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rakeem Marley.
Well Chestner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Chestner!
Brad Chestner 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.
In defeat, Rakeem Marley stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back better, jah bless'. |
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Event:
WVT 224: Seanoa v Anderson 2
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Volkanovski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Volkanovski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alexandrov as he avoids it easily.
Volkanovski misses with a body kick.
Alexandrov feints a counter leg kick.#CL#
Alexandrov tries to keep at a distance but Volkanovski has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Alexandrov pulls Volkanovski into guard.
Volkanovski stops Alexandrov from standing up.
Volkanovski forces his way into half guard.
Volkanovski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alexandrov! #SUB#
Volkanovski is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Alexandrov is surviving well by controlling Volkanovski's body position as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alexandrov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Volkanovski.
Alexandrov wants to hold on but Volkanovski pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkanovski with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T1#
Alexandrov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Volkanovski throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB#
Volkanovski is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Alexandrov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Volkanovski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alexandrov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Volkanovski working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Volkanovski is working for a guillotine from mount but Alexandrov frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Alexandrov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Volkanovski. #T2#
Alexandrov wants to control but Volkanovski is having none of it.
Alexandrov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Volkanovski looking to control but Alexandrov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alexandrov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Alexandrov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Volkanovski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alexandrov is looking to escape.
Alexandrov gets back to half guard.#T3#
Alexandrov is doing well to control the position and prevent Volkanovski from advancing to side control.
Alexandrov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #ES2#
Alexandrov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Volkanovski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Volkanovski lands a head kick. Alexandrov smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.#TD#
Volkanovski has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Alexandrov uses from the top position. #SUB#
Volkanovski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alexandrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Volkanovski is tightening it up a little... Alexandrov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Alexandrov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Alexandrov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Volkanovski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aleksandar Volkanovski!
A very excited looking Aleksandar Volkanovski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WVT 224: Seanoa v Anderson 2
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Miranda moves into the clinch.
Bryant tries to pull guard but Miranda forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Miranda wants a takedown.
Miranda tries to score a body lock takedown but Bryant shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Bryant ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bryant no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bryant is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miranda defends well.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Miranda has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Miranda trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Bryant manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Miranda wants a takedown but no success here.
Kobe Bryant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Miranda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant gets underhooks to prevent Miranda's takedown attempt.
Miranda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miranda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bryant pulls his leg out and moves away.
Miranda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bryant sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bryant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miranda misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Miranda throws a hook to the side of Bryant's head but Bryant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bryant is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Miranda.
Bryant staying out of range there.
Miranda throws a big shot that misses.
Miranda throws a shot from downtown. Bryant moves away and avoids it.
As Miranda looks to move away, Bryant throws a big counter combo but Miranda just gets out of the way.
Bryant blocks a jab.
Bryant scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Bruno Miranda has been cut.
Bryant fails to land with a series of punches.
Miranda with the counter takedown but Bryant avoids it easily.
Bryant thuds his right hand into Miranda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bryant misses with the combination.
Miranda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bryant.
Bryant wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Miranda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miranda tries to clinch there but Bryant circles away.
Bryant seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Miranda 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.
#T2#
Miranda misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Bryant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miranda wants to counter with a clinch but Bryant 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!
Miranda scores with a hook.
Bryant has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LA FIGHT BARN in the buildup to the fight.
Miranda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miranda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bryant moves away.
Bryant doesn't manage to clinch there - Miranda circles away.
Miranda swings for the body but Bryant moves out of range.
Miranda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miranda looks to land a right hand but Bryant moved out of range.
Miranda takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Miranda tries to counter with a clinch but Bryant shakes him off and moves away.
Miranda loads up on a big right hand but Bryant slips the punch.
Bryant throws a nice looking combination but Miranda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bryant looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Miranda tries to keep at a distance but Bryant has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Miranda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miranda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bryant gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bryant jumps guard but Miranda turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bryant is trying to pull guard but Miranda has him pressed against the cage.
Miranda wants to take the fight to the mat but Bryant manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bryant is trying to pull guard but Miranda turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Bryant ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bryant no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Bryant working for a triangle but Miranda defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miranda's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Bryant is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miranda defends well.#T4#
Bryant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bryant can't keep his opponent in guard - Miranda advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Miranda passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bryant!
Miranda is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bryant is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Miranda goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bryant turns into him and now he's in Miranda's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bryant preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kobe Bryant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruno Miranda's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Miranda misses with a wild combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Bryant misses its target.
Bryant misses with a head kick.
Miranda lands with a right hand.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryant moves out of range of the body kick.
Bryant is looking for a counter combo.
Miranda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bryant as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Bryant was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Miranda.
Miranda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bryant.
Bryant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miranda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown but Miranda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And Miranda tries to counter it with a takedown but Bryant pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Miranda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bryant.
Bryant fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Miranda misses with a looping right.
Miranda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant.
#T1#
Miranda looks to land a right hand but Bryant moved out of range.
Bruno Miranda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bryant takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Miranda might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bryant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miranda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bruno Miranda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miranda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Miranda.
Bryant misses with a head kick.
Bryant shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Miranda misses with a wild body shot.
Miranda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bryant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bryant takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bryant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Bryant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miranda stuffs the takedown attempt from Bryant. Bryant gets slowly back to his feet.
Bryant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miranda.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Miranda misses its intended target.
A combination from Bryant does no damage.
Miranda misses with a body shot
and Bryant counters with a series of strikes. Miranda will be more careful next time no doubt.
Miranda paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Miranda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Bryant wants to clinch.
Miranda fails to land with a series of punches.
Bryant takes a swing at Miranda's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Miranda throws a looping overhand right but Bryant ducks down to avoid it.
Kobe Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bryant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miranda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miranda throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Bryant holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Bryant pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Bryant had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miranda defends it easily.
Miranda 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. #SUB#
Bryant working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miranda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miranda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Miranda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bryant has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miranda has managed to get both his arms back between Bryant's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Miranda advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryant moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Miranda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miranda postures up and lands a big shot to Bryant's brow.
Bryant has momentary wrist control but Miranda slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Bryant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miranda is aware though and is defending well.
Kobe Bryant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bryant keeping moving, preventing Miranda from controlling successfully.
Miranda lands a couple of digs.
Miranda wants to control from the top but Bryant keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Miranda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruno Miranda's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bryant tries to clinch there but Miranda circles away.
Bryant lands a nice hook to Miranda's body. Miranda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Miranda lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bryant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miranda.
Bryant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bryant takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Miranda shoots in and drives through. Bryant sprawls well.
Miranda misses with a takedown #CL#
and Bryant holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bryant pulls guard successfully.
Miranda lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Bryant looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Bryant looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Bryant looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miranda sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bryant's guard.
Miranda works his way into side control.
Miranda content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Miranda lands some shots froms side control.
Miranda creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bryant struggling a bit here.
Miranda cracks Bryant with a big elbow. #T2#
Miranda has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bryant!
Miranda breaks from Bryant's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bryant manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Miranda takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Miranda wants to work for an arm triangle but Bryant is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Miranda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Bryant looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miranda slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Bryant is trying to get back to full guard.
Miranda is trying to control the action in half guard but Bryant is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bryant gets back to full guard.
Miranda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Bryant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miranda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miranda wants to control from the top but Bryant keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Bryant had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miranda defends it easily.
Miranda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Miranda is looking to take a break and control but Bryant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bryant is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Miranda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miranda has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Miranda!
Our winner, Bruno Miranda, 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:
DMMA 292 Kuomanen vs Thorn 2
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Marley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marley.
Marley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marley is looking to clinch.
Nice shot by Kvakkestad.
Marley misses with a looping left.
Kvakkestad lands a nice shot to the body.
Kvakkestad sizes up Marley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Loki Kvakkestad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kvakkestad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kvakkestad lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Rakeem Marley has been cut.#CL#
Marley moves into the clinch.
Kvakkestad misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Marley fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Marley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Marley is looking to clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kvakkestad 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.
Kvakkestad looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Marley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marley slips under a jab.
Kvakkestad lands a really nice looking cross but Marley seems unphased.
Marley throws a head kick that misses.
Marley misses with a body kick.
Kvakkestad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kvakkestad misses with an uppercut.
Kvakkestad gets in close and tags Marley with a short punch that almost sends Marley to the mat! Oh Marley is in big trouble! He turns his back on Kvakkestad, trying to create some distance but Kvakkestad rushes him, striking wildly and Marley goes down! The referee tackles Kvakkestad into the cage to end the fight! Kvakkestad is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Loki Kvakkestad!
Loki Kvakkestad managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, 30th Century Beer Store, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Rakeem Marley stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back better, jah bless'. |
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Event:
DMMA 288 Evans vs Shifter
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Bolt misses with a hook. Marley ducked under it nicely.
As Bolt backs off Marley throws a huge counter combo but Bolt manages to avoid it all.
Bolt tries for a takedown but Marley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bolt shoots in but no luck this time.
Marley looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolt is just out of range.
Bolt feinted with a counter takedown.
Bolt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolt. Marley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marley.
Bolt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marley is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Bolt gets a clinch. #BC2#
Marley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bolt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marley swivels and escapes.
Marley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derwent Bolt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt catches Marley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bolt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Bolt. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Bolt shoots in and bounces Marley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marley working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Bolt stays in close to Marley's body and controls the position.
Bolt has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Marley is looking to stand back up but Bolt counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Marley. #SUB2#
Marley actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Marley actively working from the bottom here.
Bolt trying to pass the guard but Marley defending well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bolt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marley looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Marley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bolt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marley keeps working.
Bolt trying to control the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marley is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Marley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Marley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bolt is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Bolt in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Marley tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bolt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Derwent Bolt!
Derwent Bolt 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.
In defeat, Rakeem Marley stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back better, jah bless'. |
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Event:
DMMA 283 Thorn vs Ubereem
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Kowalski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kowalski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a hook to the side of Kowalski's head but Kowalski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kowalski misses with a two punch combination.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a looping overhand right but Kowalski ducks down to avoid it.
Kowalski throws a lazy right hand but Kyrvänsyylä sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kowalski loads up on a big right hand but Kyrvänsyylä slips the punch.
Kyrvänsyylä staying out of range there.
Kyrvänsyylä went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kowalski scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyrvänsyylä moves away from the strike by Kowalski.
Kowalski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kowalski throws a jab but it's blocked by Kyrvänsyylä.
Kowalski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kyrvänsyylä sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kowalski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kyrvänsyylä looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Kyrvänsyylä takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kyrvänsyylä uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kowalski.
Kowalski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kowalski takes a swing at Kyrvänsyylä's ribcage but misses.
Kyrvänsyylä throwing a counter right hand but Kowalski manages to avoid it.
Kowalski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kyrvänsyylä blocks a jab.
Peter Kowalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kyrvänsyylä uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kowalski.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kowalski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kyrvänsyylä on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kowalski misses with a hook.
Donk. Kowalski catches Kyrvänsyylä right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Kyrvänsyylä tries to bum rush Kowalski with a series of wild strikes but Kowalski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyrvänsyylä blocks a jab.
Kowalski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kyrvänsyylä sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Kowalski.
Kowalski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a right and a left that Kowalski avoids nicely.
Kyrvänsyylä with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kowalski to score with a decent uppercut.
Kyrvänsyylä keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kowalski.
Kyrvänsyylä uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kowalski.
Kyrvänsyylä swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice body punch from Kowalski.
Kowalski looks to land a right hand but Kyrvänsyylä moved out of range.
Kyrvänsyylä swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kyrvänsyylä keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
A shot to the body from Kowalski misses
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a series of strikes. Kowalski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kyrvänsyylä looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kowalski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kyrvänsyylä manages to avoid it.
Kyrvänsyylä sizes up Kowalski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kowalski misses with a looping right.
Kowalski feints a jab promting Kyrvänsyylä to slip. Kowalski then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kyrvänsyylä slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kyrvänsyylä lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kyrvänsyylä.
Kowalski looks to throw the jab but Kyrvänsyylä is out of range.
Kowalski connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski throws a jab when Kyrvänsyylä was well out of range.
Kyrvänsyylä thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Kowalski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a hook to the side of Kowalski's head but Kowalski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kowalski with the counter takedown but Kyrvänsyylä avoids it easily.
Kowalski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kowalski scores with a jab to the head.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with an uppercut.
Kyrvänsyylä slips a jab from Kowalski.
Kowalski misses with an uppercut. Kyrvänsyylä saw that one coming.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to counter punch.
Kowalski might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kyrvänsyylä loads up on a big right hand but Kowalski slips the punch.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kowalski.
Kowalski throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD#
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a crisp one two that drops Kowalski! Kyrvänsyylä thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kowalski to his feet! Kowalski is in big trouble!
Kyrvänsyylä throws a right and a left that Kowalski avoids nicely.
Kowalski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Kowalski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kowalski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kyrvänsyylä on the side of the head.
Kyrvänsyylä walks into a stiff left hand from Kowalski.
Kowalski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kyrvänsyylä.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a right hand that Kowalski ducks under and follows up with a left that Kowalski also avoids with ease.
Kowalski misses with a straight right.
Kowalski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kyrvänsyylä showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kowalski.
No joy there for Kowalski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kowalski thuds his right hand into Kyrvänsyylä's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with an uppercut. Kowalski saw that one coming.
Kowalski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kyrvänsyylä uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kowalski.
Kyrvänsyylä was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kowalski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Kowalski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a series of punches but Kowalski moves out of range.
A left and a right from Kowalski both land. Nice combination.
Kowalski misses with a lunging right hand
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a stiff right hand.
Kowalski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kowalski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a right hand that Kowalski ducks under and follows up with a left that Kowalski also avoids with ease.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a wild combination.
Kowalski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kyrvänsyylä doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyrvänsyylä throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Kowalski finds it's target.
Good shot there by Kowalski.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a wild combination.
Kyrvänsyylä steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kowalski.
A little feinted left hand from Kyrvänsyylä on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kyrvänsyylä looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kyrvänsyylä steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kowalski.
Kowalski lands with a nice body punch.
Kyrvänsyylä moves out of range of the strikes.#KD2#
Kowalski lands a left and a right that sends Kyrvänsyylä crashing to the canvas! Kowalski dives into mount looking to finish!
Kowalski looking to ground and pound but Kyrvänsyylä is blocking nicely.
Kyrvänsyylä trying desperately to get to his feet.
#T3#
Kowalski thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kowalski lands with some strikes.#ROC2#Kyrvänsyylä is rocked!
Kowalski lands a big elbow - Kyrvänsyylä is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Kyrvänsyylä is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Peter Kowalski!
A less than humble Peter Kowalski misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
WVT 212: Mahogany v Simone 2
Date: Jan 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Mein Armbach moves in looking to clinch but Bryant pushes him off.
Bryant throws a big counter head kick but Mein Armbach avoids it with no problem.
Mein Armbach walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mein Armbach fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Bryant fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mein Armbach, pushing him back against the cage.
Mein Armbach lands with a light punch inside.
Mein Armbach misses with some punches.
Bryant working hard to break the clinch.
Bryant jumps guard but Mein Armbach turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Mein Armbach breaks from the clinch.
Bryant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach tries to counter with a takedown but Bryant is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bryant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mein Armbach scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut. Bryant saw that one coming.
Mein Armbach fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bryant looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
A head kick misses from Bryant.
Bryant walks into a jab.
Mein Armbach misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Bryant.
Bryant misses with a few strikes there.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but Bryant is having none of it.
Mein Armbach throws a one two combo.
#CUT#It looks like Kobe Bryant has been cut.
Mein Armbach throws out a loose jab but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mein Armbach checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Mein Armbach wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bryant 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.
Mein Armbach works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bryant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bryant is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mein Armbach with a body shot.#T2#
Bryant walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bryant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mein Armbach throws a series of punches but Bryant avoids them all with ease.
Mein Armbach looks to land a left hand but Bryant moved out of range nicely.
Mein Armbach avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bryant wants to clinch
and Mein Armbach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mein Armbach is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bryant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mein Armbach paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mein Armbach shoots and misses
and Bryant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mein Armbach checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3##CL#
Mein Armbach clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Bryant successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Bryant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mein Armbach gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mein Armbach forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Bryant looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mein Armbach seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bryant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Mein Armbach is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bryant has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mein Armbach is trying to control. Bryant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Bryant trying to hold on to Mein Armbach's head to control him but Mein Armbach postures up.
#SUB#
Mein Armbach is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bryant trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Bryant looking for submissions off his back.
Mein Armbach trying to advance position but Bryant counters by regaining guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bender Mein Armbach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kobe Bryant'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#
Bryant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mein Armbach throws out the jab.
Bryant looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bryant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mein Armbach getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mein Armbach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mein Armbach lands with an overhand left.
A cross from Mein Armbach lands.
Bender Mein Armbach is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mein Armbach manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bryant misses with a hook. Mein Armbach ducked under it nicely.
Mein Armbach lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bryant circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Bryant shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mein Armbach sprawls well. Mein Armbach wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bryant gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Bryant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mein Armbach was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bryant ducks right into an uppercut from Mein Armbach.
Bryant scores with a jab to the body.
Mein Armbach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryant manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Bryant.
It looked like Mein Armbach wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bryant lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook. Bryant ducked under it nicely.
Mein Armbach bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bryant's head backwards.#T2#
Mein Armbach scores with a jab to the body.
Mein Armbach avoids the head kick by Bryant.
Bryant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach throws a body punch but Bryant moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Bryant's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch up.
As Mein Armbach backs off Bryant throws a huge counter combo but Mein Armbach manages to avoid it all.
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!
Bryant throws a sloppy body shot
and Mein Armbach counters with a stiff right hand.
Bryant tries a head kick but it misses.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch there but Bryant circles away.
#CL2#
Bryant forces Mein Armbach back against the cage and clinches.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Mein Armbach scores with a shot to the side of Bryant's head.
Mein Armbach throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bryants head.
Bryant is trying to pull guard but Mein Armbach has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Mein Armbach breaks the clinch.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bryant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bryant lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Mein Armbach gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mein Armbach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bryant is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mein Armbach to keep the fight standing.
Bender Mein Armbach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kobe Bryant.
A right hand to the body from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mein Armbach is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bryant can do to turn this around?
Mein Armbach lands a shoulder strike.
Bryant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bryant tries to circle away but Mein Armbach has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Mein Armbach digs a right hand underneath Bryant's ribcage. Bryant let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bryant is breathing heavily.
Bryant tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mein Armbach lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mein Armbach creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mein Armbach lands an uppercut.
Mein Armbach lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mein Armbach creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mein Armbach scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mein Armbach is leaning against Bryant and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mein Armbach.
Bryant is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mein Armbach to keep the fight standing.
Bryant tries to pull guard but Mein Armbach won't allow it.
Mein Armbach lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mein Armbach is working Bryant over against the cage.
Mein Armbach lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Mein Armbach throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bryants head.
Mein Armbach lands a body shot.
Mein Armbach lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bender Mein Armbach dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kobe Bryant's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mein Armbach lands a nice looking body shot.
Mein Armbach uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mein Armbach looks for a takedown but Bryant sprawls well.
Bryant throws a series of punches but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Mein Armbach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bryant wants to counter the offense by Mein Armbach and move into the clinch position.
Bryant blocks a jab.
Bryant now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant jabs Mein Armbach to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Mein Armbach as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Mein Armbach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bryant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bryant will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mein Armbach misses with a lunging right hand
and Bryant counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mein Armbach thuds a left hand into Bryant's body.
Mein Armbach misses with a shot to the body
and Bryant counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bryant fails to land with a series of punches.
Bryant wants to clinch but Mein Armbach slips to the side
and Mein Armbach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bryant. Mein Armbach does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Mein Armbach misses the target.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bryant is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mein Armbach is keeping busy.
Bender Mein Armbach is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mein Armbach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mein Armbach working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Mein Armbach.
Bryant is trying to pull guard but Mein Armbach has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Bryant successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Bryant working for a triangle but Mein Armbach defends it easily.
Bryant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mein Armbach advances to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Mein Armbach seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mein Armbach is working for a kimura but Bryant is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Mein Armbach is keen to just control but Bryant is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Bryant looking for submissions off his back.
Mein Armbach moves into full mount! Bryant won't be happy about that!
Bryant regains half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bryant is not content to let Mein Armbach control the position.
Bryant manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bryant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mein Armbach can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bender Mein Armbach showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mein Armbach, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bender Mein Armbach!
Bender Mein Armbach looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!!
You looze zen You Snooze...
Muahhhaahaaa!! '. |
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Event:
WVT 211: Mathieu v Kok
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Crawley misses with an uppercut.
Volkanovski throws the kick towards the body but Crawley avoids it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Volkanovski. Crawley shrugs it off though.
Crawley is looking to clinch.
It looked like Volkanovski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Crawley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#It looks like Aleksandar Volkanovski has been cut.
Volkanovski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Volkanovski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Volkanovski looking to throw knees to the head but Crawley is blocking nicely.
Crawley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards.
Crawley tries to work over Volkanovski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volkanovski tries to pull guard but Crawley won't allow it.
Volkanovski controlling the action here for a moment.
Crawley is leaning against Volkanovski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Volkanovski with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawley swings wildly with an uppercut but Volkanovski uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1##BC2#
Crawley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Volkanovski misses with a double jab
and Crawley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Crawley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Volkanovski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Volkanovski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Volkanovski takes a swing at Crawley's ribcage but misses.
Volkanovski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Volkanovski misses with a two punch combination.
Crawley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Volkanovski slips a jab from Crawley.
Crawley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkanovski.
#T2#
Volkanovski tries to bum rush Crawley with a series of wild strikes but Crawley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volkanovski is looking to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Volkanovski. Those never looked like landing.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crawley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crawley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Volkanovski has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Crawley breaks the clinch.
Crawley with a nice calf kick.
Volkanovski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crawley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Volkanovski somewhat.
Crawley throws a fast counter high kick but Volkanovski manages to duck under it in time.
Crawley lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Crawley fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Crawley enables Volkanovski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Crawley manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Volkanovski wants to pass the guard but Crawley is keeping the position.
Volkanovski wanted to stand there but Crawley had control of the position.
Crawley wants to stand but Volkanovski is controlling the position.
Volkanovski tries to free his leg and advance position but Crawley is retaining full guard.
Crawley is looking to stand up but Volkanovski isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Volkanovski looking to pass the guard.
Volkanovski prevents Crawley from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Volkanovski slips a straight right by Crawley.
Volkanovski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crawley jabs at Volkanovski's body.
Volkanovski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crawley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crawley throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkanovski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crawley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkanovski manages to avoid it.
Volkanovski throws a combination that misses
and Crawley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billy Crawley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Volkanovski's cut.
That's time! Volkanovski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Crawley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crawley cracks Volkanovski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Volkanovski walks into a straight right hand from Crawley.
Volkanovski staying out of range there.#CL#
Volkanovski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Volkanovski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crawley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Volkanovski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crawley moves away.
Nice jab there from Crawley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski throws a series of punches but Crawley avoids them all with ease.
Crawley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Volkanovski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crawley.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crawley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aleksandar Volkanovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawley moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Volkanovski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Crawley lands with a straight right. Volkanovski didn't see that one coming.
Crawley wants to clinch but Volkanovski slips to the side
and Volkanovski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Volkanovski misses with a kick to the body.
Volkanovski fails to land with a series of punches.
Crawley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Volkanovski walks into a stiff left hand from Crawley.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crawley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Volkanovski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volkanovski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Billy Crawley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Crawley cracks Volkanovski with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Volkanovski looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Crawley finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Billy Crawley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Crawley slips a straight right by Volkanovski.
Crawley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Volkanovski gets tackled into the cage by Crawley. Crawley maintains the clinch.
Crawley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Crawley breaks the clinch.
Volkanovski lands a really nice looking cross but Crawley seems unphased.
Volkanovski moves away from the strike by Crawley.
An inside leg kick lands from Crawley.
Volkanovski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crawley.
Volkanovski throws a head kick but Crawley moves out of range.
Crawley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Volkanovski throws a sloppy head kick and Crawley moves out of range easily.
Volkanovski moves out of range of the body kick.
Volkanovski misses with a few strikes there.
Crawley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Volkanovski paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Volkanovski lands a right hook to the body.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crawley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crawley avoids the head kick by Volkanovski.
Crawley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crawley wants to clinch.
Volkanovski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crawley connects with a crisp jab.
Volkanovski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Volkanovski tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkanovski misses with a combination
and Crawley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Volkanovski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crawley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Volkanovski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice straight punches there by Crawley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crawley.
Crawley throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Volkanovski crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Billy Crawley!
A relieved looking Billy Crawley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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