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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
GAMMA#1161 Matthew v Wrou
Date: May 10, 2025 |
#R1# Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryan moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit. Ryan digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs. Ryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit. Ryan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range. Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range. Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Ryan is out of range. Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing. Ryan misses with a looping right. We've been told by Sitsongrit's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Ryan blocks a head kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range. Ryan on the wrong end of a nice hook. Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ryan. Sitsongrit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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! Ryan lands a really nice looking cross but Sitsongrit seems unphased.
Ryan misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ryan 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. Ryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit. Ryan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1# Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body. Ryan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sitsongrit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Surianglek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Some bone on bone action there as Ryan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Ryan feints the counter takedown. Sitsongrit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ryan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sitsongrit doesn't seem bothered though. Sitsongrit throws a lazy head kick #TD2# and Ryan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sitsongrit! Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sitsongrit tries to buck Ryan off but Ryan is having none of it.#SUB2# Ryan tries for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well. Ryan prevents Sitsongrit from escaping the position.#T2# Sitsongrit is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ryan is one step ahead and moves to full mount! 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! Sitsongrit is trying to stand up. Sitsongrit trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2# Ryan working for a guillotine from mount but Sitsongrit is in no mood to give up. #SUB2# Ryan is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sitsongrit has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sitsongrit! Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving. #T3# Sitsongrit content to stall in guard here. Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Ryan won't let him. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU# Sitsongrit decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Ryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ryan throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target. Ryan throws a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Ryan is out of range. Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Ryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryan throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range. Sitsongrit half committed to a counter leg kick. Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ryan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Ryan defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand. Ryan slips a straight right by Sitsongrit. Ryan feints the counter takedown. 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 Surianglek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod. 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# Ryan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Ryan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Ryan defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand. Ryan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Ryan moved away. Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Ryan's ribs. Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Ryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Sitsongrit wants to slow Ryan down by chopping away at his legs. Ryan checks a leg kick. Ryan feints the counter takedown. Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Ryan ducked under it nicely. Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. Ryan shakes it off. Ryan takes a body punch but keeps moving. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked letting Ryan counter with a right hand. Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryan can do to turn this around? 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! Sitsongrit misses with a head kick.
Ryan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ryan is able to avoid easily. Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Sitsongrit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1# Ryan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL# Sitsongrit forces Ryan back against the cage and clinches.#TD2# Ryan jumps guard.
Sitsongrit wants to stand but Ryan is controlling his posture from full guard. Sitsongrit wants to stand and escape but instead Ryan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB# Ryan stops Sitsongrit from standing up. Sitsongrit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Sitsongrit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2##ES# Sitsongrit has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ryan has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Ryan blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Ryan.
Ryan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sitsongrit walks away with a smile on his face. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Ryan's legs. Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Ryan moves away and avoids it. Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range. Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sitsongrit punishes Ryan's body with a nice straight punch. Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. A countering left hand to the body from Ryan misses. Ryan blocks a low kick nicely. Left hook, right uppercut from Ryan. Ryan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3# Ryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range. Surianglek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot. Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Ryan ducks down to avoid it. Sitsongrit moves out of range as Ryan strikes. Sitsongrit moves out of range as Ryan strikes. Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Ryan. A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryan. Ryan fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Ryan misses with a looping left. Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.#CL# Sitsongrit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Ryan jumps guard but Sitsongrit stands there with Ryan around his waist. Ryan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Surianglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Ryan.#TD2# Ryan pulls Sitsongrit into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SU# Sitsongrit stands up and waves to Ryan to follow him. Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Ryan moves out of range. Sitsongrit throws a jab when Ryan was well out of range. Ryan misses the jab. Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Ryan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit. Ryan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Sitsongrit takes a swing at Ryan's ribcage but misses. Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryan.
As Ryan looks to move away, Sitsongrit throws a big counter combo but Ryan just gets out of the way. Ryan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ryan throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it. Ryan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Good standup being displayed there by Ryan as he connects with a hook.#CL# Sitsongrit has closed the distance and engaged Ryan in a clinch.
Sitsongrit is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ryan is keeping busy. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Surianglek Sitsongrit dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far. Ryan takes one on the button. Ryan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Ryan lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryan scores with a jab to the body. Ryan jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance. An inside leg kick from Sitsongrit misses. Ryan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ryan misses with a looping right. Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ryan's hands. Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses. A punch combination from Sitsongrit misses. Ryan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. It looked like Sitsongrit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ryan. Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there. 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! Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Ryan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.#T1# Ryan misses with a two punch combination.
Ryan 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.
Ryan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Ryan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2# and Ryan counters with a nice double leg into guard. Ryan is fighting to break Sitsongrit's control of his arms but Sitsongrit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Eddie Ryan has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2# Sitsongrit has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#ES# Sitsongrit pushes Ryan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Ryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ryan. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sitsongrit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it. Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ryans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3# Sitsongrit takes a swing at Ryan's ribcage but misses. Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ryan throws out the jab. Ryan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sitsongrit's head backwards. Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Ryan's shoulder, as Ryan tries to avoid the shot. Ryan throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily. Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Sitsongrit 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. Ryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sitsongrit moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Sitsongrit moves out of range as Ryan strikes. Ryan lands with an overhand left. Ryan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ryan is out of range. Sitsongrit throws a jab when Ryan was well out of range. Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ryan is out of range. Ryan misses with a wild combination.
Eddie Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
This has been an exciting period of action! Ryan throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ryan tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses. Sitsongrit lands an overhand right. A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there. Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ryan. Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ryan paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ryan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Ryan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit. Ryan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. A jab from Sitsongrit misses. Ryan feints the counter takedown. Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Ryan missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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 Surianglek Sitsongrit. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sitsongrit, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Surianglek Sitsongrit! During a confident post fight interview, Surianglek Sitsongrit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1162 Fred v Kurt
Date: May 10, 2025 |
#R1# Nguyen lands with a cross. Nguyen with a body punch. A glancing blow. Nguyen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Enqvist stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Nguyen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nguyen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Enqvist with a body shot. Enqvist takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Enqvist throws a sloppy head kick and Nguyen moves out of range easily. Nguyen misses with a wild body shot. It looked like Enqvist wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A jab from Enqvist misses. Enqvist takes a shot right to the bread basket. Nguyen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Nguyen dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nguyen scores to the head and body with a nice combination! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A head kick misses from Enqvist. Nguyen now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Nguyen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Nguyen clobbers Enqvist with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1# Enqvist takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. We've been told by Enqvist's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Enqvist thows a left - swing and a miss! Nguyen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Enqvist rather than just go for the knockout. Enqvist takes one to the chin there. Nguyen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Enqvist is landing a low percentage of strikes. Nguyen lands the left hand. Nguyen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Enqvist.
As Nguyen looks to move away, Enqvist throws a big counter combo but Nguyen just gets out of the way. Enqvist gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nguyen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. The crowd cheers as Nguyen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Enqvist doesn't seem phased though. Nguyen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Enqvist throws out the jab. Enqvist avoids the body shot from Nguyen.
Nguyen scores with the left hand. Enqvist knows he should have avoided that one. Nguyen connects with a body shot. Enqvist just misses with a punch to the body.
Nguyen scores with the left hand. Enqvist knows he should have avoided that one. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Enqvist takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Enqvist finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nguyen with a body punch. A glancing blow. Nguyen takes a swing at Enqvist's ribcage but misses. A quick step to the side and Enqvist tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Kimi Enqvist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Enqvist jabs at Nguyen's body. Nguyen misses with an uppercut
and Enqvist counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Jimmy Nguyen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Enqvist stuffs the takedown attempt from Nguyen. Nguyen gets slowly back to his feet. Enqvist feinted there with a counter leg kick. Enqvist ducks right into an uppercut from Nguyen. Nguyen avoids a lazy jab quite easily. The fighters circle momentarily. Enqvist darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Enqvist thows a left - swing and a miss! Nguyen darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3# Nguyen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Enqvist lands a slapping body shot.
Nguyen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Nguyen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Enqvist at a distance.
Good work by Nguyen as he checks the leg kick. Enqvist throws out a powerful jab. Enqvist scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nguyen doesn't seem bothered though. Nguyen lands a slapping body shot.
Nguyen misses with a body shot.
Enqvist throws a big counter combination but Nguyen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Nguyen jabs at Enqvist's body. Nguyen with a hook. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Enqvist throws the left hand but Nguyen avoids the punch easily. Nguyen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Enqvist. Enqvist circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4# Enqvist throws a shot from downtown. Nguyen moves away and avoids it.#TD2# Enqvist gets caught napping as Nguyen dives in and scores a takedown. Enqvist manages to retain guard. Nguyen prevents Enqvist from getting back to his feet. Enqvist seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Enqvist wants to stand but Nguyen is controlling the position. Nguyen works a leg free and moves into half guard. Enqvist is looking to control Nguyen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Enqvist avoid being mounted? The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nguyen controlling the action here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nguyen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Enqvist does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Nguyen dominated that round. That's time! Enqvist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Enqvist loads up on a big right hand but Nguyen slips the punch. Nguyen jabs Enqvist to the body, keeping him at a distance. Enqvist misses with a low kick. A nice combination there by Nguyen.
Nguyen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Jimmy Nguyen seems to be getting the better of the standup. Enqvist throws a quick inside leg kick. Nguyen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Enqvist is looking to counter the offense by Nguyen and move into the clinch. Enqvist misses with a kick to the body.
Nguyen has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Enqvist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Enqvist avoids the body shot from Nguyen.
Enqvist throws a low kick, looking for Nguyen's leg but Nguyen calmly moves out of range. Nguyen swings for the body but Enqvist moves out of range.
Enqvist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Enqvist takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1# Decent striking displayed by Nguyen there. Nguyen scores with a three punch combo!
Enqvist tries a head kick but it misses.
Enqvist misses with a wild body shot. Nguyen lands the left hand. Enqvist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Enqvist loads up on a big right hand but Nguyen slips the punch. It seemed like Nguyen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Nguyen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Enqvist takes a shot right to the bread basket. Nguyen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Enqvist.
Nice uppercut there from Nguyen. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Enqvist on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nguyen throws a body shot but no joy. #T2# Nguyen lands with a cross. Enqvist moves out of range as Nguyen strikes. As Nguyen looks to move away, Enqvist throws a big counter combo but Nguyen just gets out of the way. Nguyen lands with a shot to the body. A shot to the body from Nguyen misses and Enqvist counters with a slapping leg kick. Enqvist misses with a two punch combination.
Nguyen connects with the punch. Enqvist with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nguyen to score with a decent uppercut. Nguyen throws a hook to the side of Enqvist's head but Enqvist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Enqvist takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. A big right from Nguyen misses. Enqvist ducks under a wild hook from Nguyen. Nguyen moves out of range of the leg kick from Enqvist.#T3# Enqvist ducks right into an uppercut from Nguyen. Nguyen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enqvist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Nice uppercut lands for Nguyen. That snapped Enqvist's head back.
Enqvist changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Enqvist needs to keep his hands up - Nguyen had a free shot at his head there. Enqvist misses with a leg kick and Nguyen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Enqvist thinking. Nguyen misses with a right hand and Enqvist counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Nguyen dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Enqvist slips under a jab. Enqvist looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Nice defenses there by Nguyen. Nguyen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Enqvist defends it well. Enqvist walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. A low kick from Enqvist is predictable there and Nguyen counters with a lovely straight right hand! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Enqvist walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nguyen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4# Nguyen misses with an uppercut. Enqvist saw that one coming. Enqvist is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nguyen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Nguyen defending well as Enqvist loads up on a big left hand. Nguyen misses with a wild body shot. Enqvist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Enqvist misses the shot to the body. Enqvist takes one to the chin there. Nguyen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nguyen duly obliges. Nguyen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Enqvist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Nguyen connects with a right hand. Enqvist shakes it off. Enqvist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nguyen. Nguyen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Enqvist will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Nguyen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Nguyen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Enqvist counters with a nice uppercut. Jimmy Nguyen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Enqvist moves forwards but Nguyen connects with a nice, crisp jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Nguyen. Enqvist does a little dance to reset his feet. Nguyen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Nguyen cracks Enqvist with a right hand to the side of the head. Nguyen getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Nguyen scores with a jab. Enqvist acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Enqvist takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Nguyen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Enqvist. Enqvist takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nguyen thuds a left hand into Enqvist's body. This has been an exciting period of action! Nguyen swings widly with a right hand
and Enqvist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Nguyen scores with a shot to the body.
#T1# Nguyen misses with an uppercut. Enqvist is looking for a counter combo. Nguyen misses with a hook. A quick step to the side and Enqvist tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Nguyen connects with a body shot that sends Enqvist's belly button to the back. Nguyen misses with a wild body shot. Nguyen lands a nice looking body shot.
Nguyen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Nguyen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Enqvist manages to avoid it. Nguyen takes one to the side of the head.
Enqvist throws a big shot that misses. Enqvist throws a leg kick but Nguyen checks it. Nguyen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nguyen works Enqvist's body with a nice hook. Nguyen avoids the body shot from Enqvist.
#T2# Nguyen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Nguyen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nguyen throws a shot to the body.
Nguyen moves out of range as Enqvist throws a body kick.
Nguyen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Nguyen scores with a nice right hand.
Enqvist throws a head kick but Nguyen moves out of range.
Nguyen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A cross from Enqvist lands. Nguyen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Enqvist in his tracks. Nguyen lands a right hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Enqvist as Nguyen shoots in. Kimi Enqvist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Nguyen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Nguyen lands a glancing blow to the side of Enqvist's head. Nguyen misses the shot to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Enqvist. Nguyen does a little dance to reset his feet. Enqvist takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. A swing and a miss from Nguyen. Nguyen with a body punch. A glancing blow. A shot to the liver by Enqvist. Beautiful body shot. Nguyen looks to score with a jab to the body but Enqvist is just out of range. Nguyen misses with a lunging right hand
and Enqvist counters with a low kick, right behind Nguyen 's knee. #T4# Enqvist takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A lazy left from Nguyen finds it's target. Nguyen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Nguyen throws a body shot but no joy. Enqvist is looking to counter with a body kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Enqvist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nguyen.
Enqvist was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Enqvist misses with a wild body shot. A left lands for Nguyen. Nguyen cracks a nice hook into Enqvist's ribs. Nguyen tests Enqvist's chin there with a solid looking shot. Nguyen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Enqvist throws a nice outside leg kick. Nguyen lands with an overhand left.
And that's the end of the fight! Jimmy Nguyen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Nguyen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Nguyen! After winning the bout, Jimmy Nguyen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TOF 227
Date: May 10, 2025 |
#R1# Pisswater connects with a body shot that sends Kersikov's belly button to the back. Pisswater misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Good standup being displayed there by Kersikov as he connects with a hook. Kersikov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Pisswater looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range. Kersikov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pisswater has time to react. Pisswater 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.
Kersikov slips a jab from Pisswater. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Pisswater. Kersikov lands with an uppercut that bounces Pisswater off the cage and back into range. Jab by Kersikov.#T1# Pisswater fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pisswater tries to clinch up. It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Kersikov takes a body punch but keeps moving. Pisswater throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it. Kersikov feints the counter takedown. Kersikov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Pisswater takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kersikov lands with a cross. Kersikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Kersikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2# A cross from Kersikov lands. Pisswater walks into a stiff left hand from Kersikov. Kersikov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pisswater had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Pisswater goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Pisswater throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A telegraphed right hand from Pisswater misses the target. Kersikov shoots in but Pisswater avoids the takedown attempt easily. Pisswater throws an off balance right hand
and Pisswater takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Pisswater misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
#T3# Pisswater with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kersikov to score with a decent uppercut. Pisswater drops his hands momentarily and Kersikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Pisswater throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pisswater. Kersikov lands an overhand right. Pisswater misses with the combination.
#CL# Pisswater has managed to clinch.
#T4# Pisswater tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Pisswater tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kersikov blocking some punches.
Pisswater tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# Pisswater breaks from the clinch.
Kersikov catches Pisswater with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Kersikov moves out of range as Pisswater strikes. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kersikov tests Pisswater's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2# Kersikov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pisswater looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T5# Pisswater is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it. Kersikov staying calm. Pisswater takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Pisswater can't do much from the bottom here. Pisswater is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control. Kersikov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Pisswater taking a bit of punishment here - Kersikov scoring with strikes. Pisswater manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kersikov's best efforts. Kersikov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Pisswater wants to get back to full guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Pisswater manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T6##SUB# Pisswater escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kersikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB# Pisswater looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
Kersikov controlling from the top position. #SUB# Pisswater throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kersikov lands a couple of decent looking shots. Kersikov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pisswater's head. Kersikov trying to control but Pisswater is working from the bottom. Kersikov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T7# Pisswater wants to sweep but no luck. Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Pisswater gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Pisswater is proving a slippery customer.
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Kersikov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet. Kersikov controls Pisswater momentarily but Pisswater frees himself. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Kersikov is looking for a triangle but Pisswater pushes his legs off easily.
Pisswater lands a couple of elbows. Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pisswater working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T8# Kersikov has momentary wrist control but Pisswater slips an elbow through the middle. Kersikov controlling the position. Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily. Pisswater pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now. Kersikov controls Pisswater momentarily but Pisswater frees himself. Kersikov is pulling down on Pisswater's head to control his posture. Pisswater postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Pisswater throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kersikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Kersikov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Kersikov wants to sweep here but Pisswater controlling him for the moment. #T9##SUB# Pisswater is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kersikov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kersikov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# Kersikov trying to control but Pisswater is working from the bottom. #SUB# Pisswater looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pisswater looking for a sweep. Not yet Pisswater, not yet. #SUB# Pisswater looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kersikov controlling from the top position. Kersikov wants to control from the top but Pisswater keeps moving. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Volodymyr Kersikov dominated that round. That's time! Pisswater's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Pisswater misses with a hook
#TD2# and Kersikov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Kersikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kersikov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Kersikov lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB# Pisswater has his foot on Kersikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Pisswater has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kersikov doesn't defend quickly enough and Pisswater has managed to lock this one up! Can Kersikov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Pisswater on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Natalia Pisswater! A relieved looking Natalia Pisswater 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 416: Graves v Talvela
Date: May 04, 2025 |
#R1# Cizek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jung on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jung moves away from the strike by Cizek. Jung drops his hands momentarily and Cizek takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Jung tests Cizek's chin there with a solid looking shot. Jung thows a left - swing and a miss! Cizek doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Jung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice jab there from Cizek. Jung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cizek sees it coming and avoids it easily. Cizek looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Cizek tests Jung's chin there with a solid looking shot. Cizek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jung looks to score with a jab to the body but Cizek is just out of range. Cizek misses with a wild body shot. Jung gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cizek. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The crowd cheers as Jung lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cizek doesn't seem phased though. Cizek slaps away a takedown attempt from Jung, before circling back to the center of the mat. It seemed like Cizek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Jung scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cizek in his tracks. Cyril Cizek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Jung scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Jung scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Jung throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Cizek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jung stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Jung just misses with a punch to the body.
Cizek jabbing away but nothing is landing. Cizek throws a hook but Jung blocks it. Jung jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jung misses with a straight right. A solid leg kick lands there for Cizek.
Jung takes one on the button. Won Yong Jung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cizek throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Cizek has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#TD# Jung closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jung lands in his opponent's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jung throwing strikes but missing. Jung loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Jung has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2# Cizek is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jung is controlling him. #SUB# Jung drops back looking for a leg! Cizek is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cizek manages to kick Jung off! Jung jumps back into Cizek's guard. Jung lands a couple of decent looking shots. Jung throws a big right hand that misses. Cizek wants to stand and escape but Jung is having none of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've been hearing that Jung has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Jung wants to pass the guard but Cizek is keeping the position. Jung working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Cizek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Jung won't allow Cizek to get back to his feet. #T3# Jung wants to control from the top but Cizek keeps moving. Cizek wants to stand and escape but Jung is having none of it. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Cizek takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jung keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jung misses with a straight left. Cizek looks to land a right hand but Jung moved out of range. Jung misses with a head kick.
Jung connects with the punch. Cizek scores with a one two! Jung had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Cizek connects with a single shot there. Cizek throws a leg kick but Jung sees it coming and moves out of range. It looked like Jung wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Cizek lands with an uppercut that bounces Jung off the cage and back into range. Jung throws a body shot but no joy. #CL# Jung clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cizek blocks an uppercut.
#T4# Cizek prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cizek tries to circle away but Jung has him pinned against the cage. Jung scores with a hook to the body. Cizek blocks a body shot from Jung. A shot in the inside from Jung. A short left from Jung. A frustrated look appears on Cizek's face as he tries to break the clinch. Jung working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2# Cizek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Cizek throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Jung throws a right hand that Cizek ducks under and follows up with a left that Cizek also avoids with ease. Jung throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Jung avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Cizek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jung. Cizek now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Jung with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD# Jung looking to score a takedown here. Cizek is defending well but Jung drives through and ends up in Cizek's guard. Jung landing with the ground and pound. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jung working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Won Yong Jung dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Cizek digs a good hook to Jung's body.
Cizek throws a leg kick but Jung moved away.#TD# Jung fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cizek to the ground. Jung is now in Cizek's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cizek keeping moving, preventing Jung from controlling successfully. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jung's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Jung is stalling in the full guard. Cizek keeping moving, preventing Jung from controlling successfully. #ES2# Cizek manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jung tries to work over Cizek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Jung lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cizek or not. Cizek wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC# Jung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cizek moves away.#T1# Jung's corner calls for a 1-2. Jung obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Cizek keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cizek tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Jung throws a right and a left that both miss. Jung staying out of range there. Jung jabs Cizek right on the nose. Cizek blinks but takes it well. Jung misses with a series of wild punches.
Cizek let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Jung blocks a low kick nicely. Jung misses with the combination.
Jung on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Jung cracks a nice hook into Cizek's ribs. A telegraphed right hand from Jung misses the target. Cizek walks into a straight right hand from Jung. Cizek cracks Jung with an open hand slap.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Jung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cizek moves away. A punch lands to the side of Jung 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD# Jung shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jung was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Cizek is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jung is controlling him well.#SUB# Jung looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Cizek is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jung is controlling him well. Jung grinds an elbow into Cizek's temple. #SUB# Jung is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cizek has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB# Jung is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cizek is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3# Jung in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Jung lands some shots froms side control. Jung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cizek can do to turn this around? Cizek is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Jung is working Cizek over with some ground and pound from side control. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Jung working the head with strikes. Cizek takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4##SUB# Jung is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cizek is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB# Jung is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cizek is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Jung prevents Cizek from escaping the position.#SUB# Jung is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cizek has escaped the position, nice work there. Jung tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Won Yong Jung overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Jung landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB# Jung is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cizek knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Cizek is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jung asserts his dominance and retains side control. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Won Yong Jung dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# Jung throws out a powerful jab. Jung shoots in looking for a takedown but Cizek manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jung's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Jung throws a body shot but no joy. Cizek doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Jung scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Jung misses the shot to the body. Jung tries to clinch up but Cizek circles away and keeps his distance. Cizek throws out a counter right but Jung avoids it with no problem. Jung moves away from the strike by Cizek. Cizek pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jung avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Jung on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jung avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD# Jung manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cizek on his heels. He'll look to pass Cizek's guard now, I'm sure.
Cizek pushes Jung off and gets back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Cizek throws a shot from downtown. Jung moves away and avoids it. Cizek looks to score with a jab to the body but Jung is just out of range.#T1# Jung listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Jung misses the shot to the body. Despite the aggression on Cizek's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Jung fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Cizek on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Jung throws a hook but Cizek blocks it. Jung tries to clinch up. Cizek throws out a counter right but Jung avoids it with no problem. Jung takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jung slips a straight right by Cizek. Nice sprawl there from Cizek as Jung shoots in. Jung tries to bum rush Cizek with a series of wild strikes but Cizek uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Jung on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Cizek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A telegraphed right hand from Cizek misses the target. Jung lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cizek circles away quickly and effectively. Cizek is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jung with a body shot.#CL# Jung instigates a clinch. Cizek is trying to break the clinch but Jung has him pressed against the cage. Cizek working hard to break the clinch. Still in the clinch, Jung scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2# Jung throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cizeks head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cizek tries to work over Jung's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Jung has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cizek after a bit of a struggle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Won Yong Jung. That's going to take a lot out of him. A short left from Jung. Jung just leaning against Cizek, taking a breather. Jung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cizek struggles to land a body shot inside as Jung controls his hands.
Cizek gets underhooks to prevent Jung's takedown attempt.
#TD# Jung has picked Cizek up - he's going for a ride! Jung dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Nice strikes from Jung there. Jung throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Jung missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Cizek tries to kick Jung off but Jung keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES2# Cizek manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jung keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Cizek is trying to break the clinch but Jung has him pressed against the cage. Jung pushes Cizek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Won Yong Jung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##BC2# Cizek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Cizek misses with an uppercut. Cizek lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Cyril Cizek seems to be getting the better of the standup. Cizek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD# Jung closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Cizek is trying to stand.
Jung takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Cizek is trying to stand.
Cizek taking some punishment here, with Jung in his half guard. Jung stalling. #T4# Cizek looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jung slows the pace down in half guard. Jung is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cizek! Jung controlling the pace for now. Jung's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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 Won Yong Jung. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jung, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Won Yong Jung! Won Yong Jung 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:
GAMMA#1157 Sitsongrit v Luuk
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1# Good exchange - Cleever coming out on top. Nice jab there from Spicoli. Cleever throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A cross from Spicoli lands. Spicoli attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Spicoli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spicoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spicoli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cleever sees it coming and avoids it easily. Cleever appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Spicoli checks a low kick from Cleever. Good shot there by Cleever.#CUT#It looks like Jeff Spicoli has been cut. Cleever closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Spicoli misses with a right hand and Cleever counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Spicoli is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T1# Cleever throws a combination that misses letting Spicoli counter with a right hand. Spicoli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A decent looking cross lands there for Spicoli. Cleever digs a good hook to Spicoli's body.
Spicoli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Spicoli blocks a head kick by Cleever.
Spicoli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Cleever lands with a cross. Spicoli looks to land a body kick but Cleever moved away.#T2# Cleever throws a hook but Spicoli blocks it. Spicoli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cleever.
Cleever swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Cleever throws a head kick that misses. Spicoli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Spicoli throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Cleever counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. We've been told by Cleever's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Spicoli misses with a body shot.
Cleever throws a leg kick that is checked and Spicoli counters with a straight right hand.#CL# Cleever clinches. Spicoli scores with a hook to the body.#BC# Cleever breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cleever connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3# Spicoli throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cleever. Spicoli loads up on a big right hand but Cleever slips the punch. A little feinted left hand from Cleever on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL# Cleever closes the distance and clinches. Spicoli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cleever backwards. Spicoli tries a body shot but Cleever blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spicoli. Spicoli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A right hand to the body from Cleever.
Spicoli lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Miet Cleever has been cut. Spicoli misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cleever.
Cleever misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spicoli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cleever lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Cleever tries to throw a body punch but Spicoli avoids it by throwing Cleever back against the cage. A short right from Cleever. Spicoli can't find room to land a body shot as Cleever controls the action.
#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cleever tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Spicoli blocks a body shot from Cleever. Spicoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spicoli misses with some punches.
Spicoli misses with a body punch.
Cleever misses with the head strike.
Cleever blocks a body shot from Spicoli. Cleever misses with a short punch on the inside. A shot in the inside from Cleever. #BC# Cleever breaks the clinch.
#CL# Cleever has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cleever lands with a short head shot on the inside. Cleever creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Spicoli tries to land knees in the clinch but Cleever avoids the damage to the body. Spicoli misses with the head strike.
Cleever gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Cleever lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC# Cleever breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Spicoli wants to clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miet Cleever 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# Cleever throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cleever takes one to the side of the head.
Cleever throws a body kick that misses. Spicoli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Spicoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Spicoli ducks under a wild hook from Cleever. Spicoli lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Spicoli is looking to clinch but Cleever is avoiding it.
Cleever defending well as Spicoli loads up on a big left hand. Cleever throwing a counter right hand but Spicoli manages to avoid it. Cleever uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1# Cleever throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spicoli staying out of range there. Spicoli throws out a counter right but Cleever avoids it with no problem. Spicoli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Cleever misses the body punch and Spicoli counters with a one-two to the body. Cleever ducks under a wild hook from Spicoli. Cleever slips a jab from Spicoli. Spicoli avoids the head kick by Cleever.
Cleever lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. A low kick lands for Spicoli.
#T2# Cleever misses with a straight left. Spicoli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Jeff Spicoli seems to be getting the better of the standup. Spicoli scores with a kick to the midsection. Cleever misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spicoli.
Spicoli cracks Cleever with an open hand slap. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A big right from Spicoli misses. A slow jab from Cleever misses its intended target. Cleever fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Cleever throws a nice inside leg kick. Cleever tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spicoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Cleever. Cleever steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spicoli. Cleever looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T3# Cleever misses with a jab to the body
and Spicoli counters with a straight right hand. Spicoli lands with a nice body punch. Cleever just misses with a punch to the body.
Spicoli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spicoli lands with an uppercut that bounces Cleever off the cage and back into range. Cleever tries to clinch up but Spicoli circles away and keeps his distance. Cleever throws a jab but it's blocked by Spicoli. Cleever drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Spicoli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4# Cleever lands a front kick. Cleever jabbing away but nothing is landing. Spicoli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cleever sees it coming and avoids it easily. Spicoli throws out a loose jab but Cleever uses good head movement to avoid it. Cleever misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cleever blocks a head kick by Spicoli.
Cleever takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Cleever throws a shot from downtown. Spicoli moves away and avoids it. Spicoli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cleever. Cleever obviously looking to wear him down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Spicoli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Spicoli moves out of range as Cleever strikes. Cleever moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Cleever ducks under a wild hook from Spicoli. Spicoli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A looping hook to the body misses from Spicoli. Cleever does a little dance to reset his feet. Cleever throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spicoli counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Spicoli tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good work by Spicoli as he checks the leg kick. Spicoli throws out a counter right but Cleever avoids it with no problem. Spicoli on the wrong end of a nice jab. A nice leg kick from Cleever, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T1# Spicoli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Spicoli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spicoli! But no joy. Spicoli misses with a looping left. Cleever has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Spicoli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cleever. Cleever circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Cleever moves out of range as Spicoli strikes. Spicoli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Cleever takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cleever. #T2# Cleever throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spicoli misses the jab. Cleever defending well as Spicoli loads up on a big left hand. Cleever looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Spicoli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Cleever looks to throw the jab but Spicoli is out of range. Spicoli throws a series of strikes that have Cleever backpedaling.
An inside leg kick lands from Cleever. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Spicoli lands a jab to Cleever's midsection. Spicoli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3# Cleever takes a shot right to the bread basket. A swing and a miss from Cleever. Spicoli thows a leg kick but Cleever checks it enabling Cleever to counter with a crisp jab. Spicoli scores with a hook to the body. Cleever takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Spicoli swings for the body but Cleever moves out of range.
Cleever throwing a counter right hand but Spicoli manages to avoid it. Spicoli throws a low kick but Cleever moves out of range easily. Spicoli connects with an inside leg kick. Spicoli misses with an attempted mid kick.
No joy there for Cleever, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4# Spicoli misses with a head kick.
As Spicoli looks to move away, Cleever throws a big counter combo but Spicoli just gets out of the way. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spicoli. Spicoli throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Spicoli is looking to score with low kicks. Spicoli cracks Cleever with a good jab. Spicoli throws a wild body kick that Cleever sees coming a mile off. A low kick from Cleever is predictable there The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. and Spicoli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Spicoli throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cleever misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight! Jeff Spicoli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Spicoli 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Spicoli! Jeff Spicoli was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1158 Buster v Bill
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1# Godwin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Godwin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.#CL# Makhmud gets tackled into the cage by Godwin. Godwin maintains the clinch. Makhmud lands a nice shot to the body. Godwin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makhmud lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Godwin or not. Godwin tries to throw a body punch but Makhmud avoids it by throwing Godwin back against the cage. Godwin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Makhmud lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Godwin or not. Godwin is breathing heavily. Makhmud lands a left hand.
Makhmud gets through Godwin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Makhmud misses with a short punch on the inside. A shot in the inside from Makhmud. Makhmud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Godwin tries to break the clinch but Makhmud is controlling the position. Godwin misses with a punch to the body.
Makhmud blocking some punches.
Godwin throws a head punch that misses. Makhmud misses with a body punch.
Makhmud lands a right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Godwin swings wildly with an uppercut but Makhmud uses good head movement to avoid it. Godwin tries to work over Makhmud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC# Godwin breaks from the clinch.
Makhmud misses with a looping right.#T1# Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Makhmud! Godwin is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Islim Makhmud! After winning the bout, Islim Makhmud thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1158 Buster v Bill
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1# Ignatiev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Abner checks a leg kick. Abner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Ignatiev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Abner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Abner throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Ignatiev misses with an uppercut. Ignatiev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abner throws a counter high kick but Ignatiev was just alert enough to avoid it. Ignatiev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Decent striking displayed by Ignatiev there. Ignatiev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abner was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatiev. Ignatiev misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ignatiev throws the kick towards the body but Abner avoids it. Ignatiev 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. Abner connects with a looping right hand.
Ignatiev tries a low kick but Abner avoids it. Ignatiev scores with a punch to the head.#T1# Good shot there by Ignatiev. Ignatiev cracks Abner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Abner throws a sloppy head kick and Ignatiev moves out of range easily. Ignatiev wants to slow Abner down by chopping away at his legs. Abner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Ignatiev needs to keep his hands up - Abner had a free shot at his head there. Ignatiev lands the left hand. Ignatiev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abner. Ignatiev throws a leg kick which misses Abner's front leg but catches the back leg as Abner tries to avoid it. Ignatiev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatiev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Abner throws a body shot but no joy. Ignatiev scores with a decent looking hook. Nikolai Ignatiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Ignatiev throws an overhand right that lands on Abner's shoulder, as Abner tries to avoid the shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Abner lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ignatiev will feel that in the morning. Abner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Good work by Ignatiev as he checks the leg kick. Abner throws a leg kick but Ignatiev sees it coming and moves out of range. Ignatiev misses with a hook. Ignatiev throws an overhand right that lands on Abner's shoulder, as Abner tries to avoid the shot. Ignatiev looks to land a body kick but Abner moved away. Ignatiev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abner.
Ignatiev throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Abner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Ignatiev throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A looping hook to the body misses from Ignatiev. Abner does a little dance to reset his feet. Abner avoids the head kick by Ignatiev.
Nice uppercut lands for Abner. That snapped Ignatiev's head back.
#T3# Abner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ignatiev circles away quickly and effectively. Ignatiev misses with a body shot.
Abner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Abner misses its intended target. A countering left hand to the body from Ignatiev misses. Abner digs a good body shot into Ignatiev's ribs. Abner walks into a straight right hand from Ignatiev. Abner looks to throw the jab but Ignatiev is out of range. Ignatiev misses with a straight right. Ignatiev slips under a jab from Abner. Abner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ignatiev throws a shot from downtown. Abner moves away and avoids it. Abner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Ignatiev throws a looping overhand right but Abner ducks down to avoid it. #T4# Ignatiev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT#It looks like Nikolai Ignatiev has been cut. Ignatiev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abner. That did some damage! Abner 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. Abner needs to keep his hands up - Ignatiev had a free shot at his head there. Ignatiev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Ignatiev throws out a leg kick but Abner moves out of range and Ignatiev only half commits. Ignatiev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abner manages to avoid it. Ignatiev scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A nice combination there by Abner.
Ignatiev throws a nice looking combination but Abner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A jab from Abner finds it's way through Ignatiev's defenses. Ignatiev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nikolai Ignatiev will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Nikolai Ignatiev's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Ignatiev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abner was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatiev. Abner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ignatiev. Ignatiev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Abner is out of range. Abner throws a right hand that misses
and Ignatiev counters with a nice body shot. Abner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. A looping hook to the body misses from Ignatiev. Abner does a little dance to reset his feet. An attempted straight right counter from Abner misses the target. Ignatiev jabs Abner to the body, keeping him at a distance. Ignatiev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Abner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Ignatiev throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Abner might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Abner throws out a leg kick but Ignatiev moves out of range and Abner only half commits. Abner throws a body punch but Ignatiev moves out of range. Abner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Ignatiev just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# Ignatiev dips to his left and cracks Abner with an uppercut! Ignatiev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Abner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Ignatiev misses with a body shot
and Abner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Abner loads up on a big right hand but Ignatiev slips the punch. Abner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Nice defenses there by Abner. Ignatiev jabbing away but nothing is landing. A little feinted left hand from Abner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Abner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Nikolai Ignatiev seems to be getting the better of the standup. Ignatiev connects with a single shot there. Abner has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. A solid leg kick lands there for Ignatiev.
Ignatiev scores with a nice body kick.
#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Ignatiev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Abner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ignatiev scores with a jab. Ignatiev just misses with a punch to the body.
Abner missing with a left hand there. Ignatiev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Abner misses with a wild body shot. Abner misses with a low kick.
Ignatiev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abner. Abner circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Abner throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A jab from Ignatiev does it's job there. Ignatiev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Nice shot by Ignatiev. Abner dips to his left and cracks Ignatiev with an uppercut!#CUT#That has opened up Nikolai Ignatiev's cut even more.#T3# A right-left combo lands from Ignatiev. Ignatiev misses the shot to the body. Abner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ignatiev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Abner lands an overhand right. Abner staying out of range there. Ignatiev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Abner counters with a lovely straight right hand! Ignatiev looks to land a body kick but Abner moved away. Ignatiev throws a quick inside leg kick. Ignatiev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abner sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ignatiev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A decent looking body kick lands there for Ignatiev. Abner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ignatiev.#T4# The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Abner checks a leg kick. A quick step to the side and Abner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Ignatiev throws a hook but Abner avoids it easily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A slow jab from Ignatiev misses its intended target. Ignatiev just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAbner. Ignatiev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Abner throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Abner throws a lazy right hand but Ignatiev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ignatiev slips a straight right by Abner. Abner throws a lazy uppercut
and Ignatiev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Abner's knee momentarily. A punch combination from Abner misses. Abner scores with a jab. Ignatiev acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Abner throws a body kick that misses. Abner blocks a head kick by Ignatiev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Ignatiev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Nikolai Ignatiev's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Ignatiev scores with the left hand. Abner knows he should have avoided that one. Ignatiev scores with a nice strike. Ignatiev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Ignatiev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abner manages to avoid it. Ignatiev has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ignatiev looks to land a left hand but Abner moved out of range nicely. Abner jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ignatiev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ignatiev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abner tries to counter by clinching up but Ignatiev breaks away and moves out of range. Abner misses with a low kick.
Abner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ignatiev misses with a straight right. Abner looks to land a left hand but Ignatiev moved out of range nicely. Abner throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Ignatiev's corner calls for a 1-2. Ignatiev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1# Nice shot by Abner. Ignatiev throws a wild body kick that Abner sees coming a mile off. Abner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Ignatiev thows a left - swing and a miss! Ignatiev connects with a nice looking jab.
Ignatiev feints and then cracks Abner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Abner down. Abner takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Abner slips a jab from Ignatiev. Abner jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Abner moves away from the strike by Ignatiev. Abner tried to counter with a leg kick but Ignatiev avoided it. Ignatiev lands with a nice body punch. Abner walks into a stiff left hand from Ignatiev. Ignatiev avoids the body shot from Abner.
Abner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2# Sloppy strikes from Ignatiev. Those never looked like landing. Abner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Ignatiev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Ignatiev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. 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! Ignatiev looks to land a left hand but Abner moved out of range nicely. A jab from Ignatiev misses. Ignatiev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Abner tries to score with a low kick but Ignatiev moves his leg out of the way. Abner throws a right hand that Ignatiev ducks under and follows up with a left that Ignatiev also avoids with ease. Ignatiev steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Abner fails to land with a series of punches.
Ignatiev lands a front kick. Ignatiev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Abner swings for the body but Ignatiev moves out of range.
Ignatiev scores with a jab to the jaw. Brayden Abner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Abner with a jab. Abner misses with a straight right. Ignatiev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Ignatiev throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL# Abner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Ignatiev misses with some punches.
Ignatiev gets through Abner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Abner throws a punch but it's blocked by Ignatiev. Ignatiev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Abner gets through Ignatiev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Ignatiev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ignatiev's elbow. Abner presses Ignatiev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Abner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ignatiev's elbow. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abner. #T4# Ignatiev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ignatiev misses with a body punch.
Abner blocks an uppercut.
Abner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Abner throws a punch but it's blocked by Ignatiev. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ignatiev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Ignatiev misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abner. Ignatiev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Abner struggles to land a body shot inside as Ignatiev controls his hands.
Ignatiev blocking some punches.
Abner lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#The cut above Nikolai Ignatiev's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Abner lands with a light punch inside. #BC# Abner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Abner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ignatiev. It looked like Abner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Abner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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 Brayden Abner. I think Ignatiev 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Ignatiev! Nikolai Ignatiev 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:
FCL 82
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1# Schmidt looks for a takedown but Dux sprawls well. Dux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schmidt.
Dux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schmidt was well out of range. Poor timing from Dux. Schmidt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Dux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schmidt's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Schmidt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Schmidt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schmidt! But no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Schmidt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dux misses the shot to the body. Schmidt throws out a counter right but Dux avoids it with no problem. Dux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Dux throws an overhand right that lands on Schmidt's shoulder, as Schmidt tries to avoid the shot. Schmidt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1# Dux takes a swing at Schmidt's ribcage but misses. Dux keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Dux connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Schmidt's hands.#CUT#It looks like Xavier Schmidt has been cut. Schmidt blocks a head kick by Dux.
Schmidt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Dux throws a body punch but Schmidt moves out of range. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schmidt! But no joy.#T2# Schmidt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dux. Dux clobbers Schmidt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Dux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schmidt, pushing him back against the cage. Dux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schmidts head. Schmidt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Frank Dux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Schmidt. Schmidt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Dux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Schmidt or not. Schmidt wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dux lands a left hand.
Schmidt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dux avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Dux is leaning against Schmidt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A nice right hand lands inside from Dux. Dux is working Schmidt over against the cage. Schmidt looks winded! Dux pushes Schmidt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC# Dux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A looping hook to the body misses from Dux. Schmidt does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3# Schmidt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dux. Dux obviously looking to wear him down.
Dux fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Schmidt to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Schmidt looks to clinch but Dux throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Schmidt taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Frank Dux! Frank Dux retains his welterweight title! An out of breath Frank Dux 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:
GAMMA#1154 Hawk v Ryder
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1# Enqvist misses the jab. Yamasaki misses the jab. Enqvist throws a jab when Yamasaki was well out of range. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yamasaki 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. Enqvist scores with a hook to the body. Yamasaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A looping hook to the body misses from Enqvist. Yamasaki does a little dance to reset his feet. Yamasaki with the counter takedown but Enqvist avoids it easily. A head kick misses from Enqvist. Enqvist misses with an uppercut. Yamasaki saw that one coming. Enqvist misses with a body shot.
Yamasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Enqvist.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Enqvist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Yamasaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Enqvist. Enqvist has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight. Yamasaki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Enqvist throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamasaki. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Enqvist.#T1# Yamasaki avoids the head kick by Enqvist.
Enqvist throws a body shot but no joy. Enqvist misses with a leg kick. Yamasaki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. A head kick misses from Enqvist. Enqvist throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Enqvist lands a really nice looking cross but Yamasaki seems unphased.
Enqvist misses with a wild combination.
Yamasaki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Yamasaki takes one to the side of the head.
Enqvist throws a leg kick #TD2# and Yamasaki counters with a takedown into side control. Yamasaki tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2# Yamasaki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yamasaki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Enqvist tries to buck Yamasaki off but Yamasaki is having none of it. Yamasaki tries to move into full mount but can't pass Enqvist's legs. Yamasaki prevents Enqvist from escaping the position. The ground and pound from Yamasaki seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Yamasaki gets to mount! Enqvist was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Enqvist prevents Yamasaki from taking his back.#T3# Yamasaki keeps trying to improve his position. Enqvist sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Yamasaki drops an elbow to the side of Enqvist's head. Enqvist is doing well to control the position and prevent Yamasaki from advancing to side control. Yamasaki is pressing down on Enqvist's thigh, looking to free his foot. Enqvist is holding on for now. Enqvist tries to kick Yamasaki off but Yamasaki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4# Enqvist works his way to full guard. Good work. Yamasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Enqvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Enqvist wants to get back to his feet but Yamasaki is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Yamasaki throws out a loose jab but Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid it. Enqvist looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Enqvist lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Enqvist throws a head kick that misses. And Yamasaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Enqvist pushes his down on his head and steps out. Enqvist attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Yamasaki with the counter takedown but Enqvist avoids it easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimi Enqvist dominated that round. That's time! Enqvist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Enqvist just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamasaki with the counter takedown but Enqvist avoids it easily. Yamasaki walks into a jab. Enqvist buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Enqvist is looking to slow Yamasaki down with leg kicks. Enqvist throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Enqvist throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2# and Yamasaki counters with a takedown into side control. Enqvist is trying to get back to half guard. Enqvist holding on. Enqvist is trying to control Yamasaki's posture but Yamasaki avoids it. #T1##ES# Enqvist throws Yamasaki to one side and escapes! Enqvist lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Yamasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Enqvist.
Enqvist swings away with a leg kick that misses. Enqvist throws a nice outside leg kick. A good leg kick by Enqvist. Enqvist will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yamasaki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Yamasaki slips under a jab from Enqvist. Yamasaki with the counter takedown but Enqvist avoids it easily. Enqvist throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yamasaki.#CL2# Yamasaki moves into the clinch.#T2# Yamasaki is trying to maintain a safe position but Enqvist gets an underhook and turns Yamasaki into the cage. Enqvist tries a body shot but Yamasaki blocks it.
Enqvist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamasaki can do to turn this around? Enqvist lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Yamasaki can't get the takedown.
Yamasaki is trying to stall.
A bit of stalling here from Enqvist.
Yamasaki is working for takedown but Enqvist is calmly controlling the position for now. Enqvist has a couple of punches blocked by Yamasaki.
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!#BC# Enqvist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Enqvist connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Enqvist scores with a punch to the head. Yamasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Enqvist.
Yamasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Enqvist swats away the attempt to clinch by Yamasaki. Enqvist was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3# Yamasaki walks into a stiff left hand from Enqvist. Yamasaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Enqvist. Enqvist scores with a nice right hand.
Enqvist scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Yamasaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Enqvist. Yamasaki fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Kimi Enqvist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katsu Yamasaki. Enqvist lands a really nice looking cross but Yamasaki seems unphased.
Kimi Enqvist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Enqvist tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yamasaki is able to avoid easily.#T4# Enqvist misses with a shot to the body #CL2# and Yamasaki moves into the clinch. Enqvist lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yamasaki backwards. Enqvist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Enqvist on the inside. Yamasaki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2# Yamasaki breaks from the clinch.
Enqvist throws a hook but Yamasaki avoids it easily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Enqvist connects with a body shot. Yamasaki ducks under a wild hook from Enqvist. And Yamasaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Enqvist pushes his down on his head and steps out. Enqvist tries to bum rush Yamasaki with a series of wild strikes but Yamasaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A bone on bone clash there as Yamasaki blocks the leg kick.
Enqvist misses with a head kick.
Yamasaki avoids the head kick by Enqvist.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimi Enqvist dominated that second round. That's time! Enqvist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Enqvist throws a lazy head kick #CL2# and Yamasaki moves into the clinch. Enqvist is defending well against a takedown attempt. Enqvist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC# Enqvist breaks from the clinch.
Enqvist jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Enqvist throws a hook to the side of Yamasaki's head but Yamasaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Yamasaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Enqvist defends it well. Enqvist misses with a looping left. Enqvist looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamasaki is just out of range. Yamasaki scores with a sloppy right hand. Enqvist should have avoided that one. Yamasaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Enqvist thumps Yamasaki with a low kick. Enqvist throws a front kick aimed at Yamasaki's knee but Yamasaki avoids it well. Yamasaki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Yamasaki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yamasaki blocks a jab. Katsu Yamasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1# Enqvist throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Enqvist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamasaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Yamasaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Enqvist. Enqvist misses with a low kick.
Enqvist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamasaki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Enqvist moves away from the strike by Yamasaki. Enqvist lands a jab. Enqvist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamasaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Yamasaki slips a straight right by Enqvist. Yamasaki with the counter takedown but Enqvist avoids it easily. A nice inside leg kick there by Enqvist. That's going to slow Yamasaki down. Enqvist scores with a jab to the body.#T2# Yamasaki slips under a jab. Enqvist scores with a hook to the body. Yamasaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Enqvist ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. A telegraphed right hand from Enqvist misses the target. Yamasaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Enqvist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yamasaki scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice uppercut there from Yamasaki. Enqvist just misses with a punch to the body.
Enqvist throws a low kick but Yamasaki avoids it. Enqvist misses with a hook. Yamasaki ducked under it nicely. Yamasaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Enqvist pinned against the cage. Enqvist gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3# Enqvist misses with a hook. Yamasaki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Enqvist tries to work over Yamasaki's front leg with a kick but Yamasaki checks it. Enqvist misses the jab. Enqvist throws out a loose jab but Yamasaki uses good head movement to avoid it. Yamasaki with the counter takedown but Enqvist avoids it easily. Decent striking displayed by Enqvist there. Kimi Enqvist is winning the standup battle so far. Enqvist lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Enqvist tries to score with a low kick but Yamasaki moves his leg out of the way. Yamasaki defending well as Enqvist loads up on a big left hand. Enqvist lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A swing and a miss from Enqvist. And Yamasaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Enqvist pushes his down on his head and steps out. A big left from Enqvist misses. #T4# Enqvist shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Yamasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Enqvist throws a hook but Yamasaki blocks it. Yamasaki with the counter takedown but Enqvist avoids it easily. Good leg kick by Enqvist. Yamasaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Enqvist. Yamasaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Yamasaki throws a jab when Enqvist was well out of range. Kimi Enqvist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Yamasaki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yamasaki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yamasaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Enqvist defends it well.#TD2# Yamasaki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Enqvist to the mat! Enqvist manages to get full guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Yamasaki wants to pass the guard but Enqvist is keeping the position.#ES# Enqvist manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Kimi Enqvist showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Enqvist, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimi Enqvist! A victorious Kimi Enqvist thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1151 Sitsongrit v Hire
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1# Martell lands a slapping body shot.
Martell jabs Cleever right on the nose. Cleever blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#It looks like Miet Cleever has been cut. Martell scores with a nice strike. Martell throws a lazy uppercut
and Cleever counters with a lovely shot to the body. Cleever avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martell on the wrong end of a nice hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cleever takes a swing at Martell's ribcage but misses. #KD2# A head kick lands from Martell that sends Cleever to the canvas. Cleever tries to scramble back to his feet but Martell brings him back down into side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Martell with the ground and pound but Cleever regains half guard under the barage of strikes. Cleever keeping control of the position. Cleever has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Martell is working away from the top position though. Martell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cleever wants to improve his position but Martell is controlling well.
Martell scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT2#Miet Cleever's cut is getting worse. Martell prevents Cleever from improving his position. Cleever makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cleever.#T2# Martell throws a big elbow that misses. Martell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Cleever is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Cleever wants to stand up but Martell is controlling him. Martell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cleever's head. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cleever holds on and takes a little breather. Martell works over Cleever with some ground and pound from guard. Cleever pulls Martell in close to his closed guard and prevents Martell from doing any damage or advancing position. Martell lands a couple of elbows.#T3# Martell with a nice head shot there.#CUT2#Jeez, Miet Cleever's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Miet Cleever's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Quentain Martell! |
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Event:
GAMMA#1151 Sitsongrit v Hire
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1# Abner blocks a jab. As Neto looks to move away, Abner throws a big counter combo but Neto just gets out of the way. Neto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abner sees it coming and avoids it easily. Abner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neto. Neto needs to keep his hands up - Abner had a free shot at his head there. Abner blocks a jab. Neto misses with a wild body shot. Neto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A little feinted left hand from Abner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Good standup being displayed there by Abner as he connects with a hook. Abner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Neto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abner swings for the body but Neto moves out of range.
Neto misses with an uppercut. Neto moves away from the strike by Abner. Neto blocks the body kick.
Neto loads up on a big right hand but Abner slips the punch.#T1# Abner throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Neto throws a counter combo.#CL2# Neto closes the distance and clinches. Abner throws a head punch that misses. Neto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abner's elbow. Neto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Neto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Abner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Neto is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Abner blocking some punches.
Neto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abner backwards. Abner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abner working hard to break the clinch. Abner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Neto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Abner or not. #BC# Abner breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Neto misses. Neto moves out of range as Abner strikes. Neto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Neto throws a hook but Abner avoids it easily. Neto catches Abner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Neto cracks Abner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Neto throws a right hand that misses
and Abner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Abner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neto. Abner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neto. Abner looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Abner lands a slapping body shot.
Neto misses with a leg kick and Abner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Neto dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Abner throws a hook to the side of Neto's head but Neto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Neto sizes up Abner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Neto throws a hook but Abner blocks it. Abner is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Abner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Abner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neto manages to avoid it. Abner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Neto avoids the body shot from Abner.
#T3# The fighters circle momentarily. Neto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Neto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Neto throws a hook to the side of Abner's head but Abner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Neto is looking to clinch but Abner is avoiding it.
Neto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Neto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Abner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Neto misses with a hook. Neto doesn't manage to clinch there - Abner circles away.
Abner tries to move into range but Neto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Abner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Abner takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2# Neto has managed to clinch.
Neto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Neto misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4# Abner scores with a nice hook to the head. Neto misses with a punch to the body.
Abner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neto's elbow. Abner lands with a left to the head. Neto misses with a hook from the clinch. Abner misses with a short punch on the inside. Neto has a couple of punches blocked by Abner.
Abner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Neto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abner tries to throw a body punch but Neto avoids it by throwing Abner back against the cage. Neto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. A short uppercut from Neto. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Neto lands on the inside with an uppercut. Abner misses with a punch to the body.
Abner blocks a body shot from Neto. Abner blocks an uppercut.
Neto content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Neto dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Abner blocks a jab. Neto fails to land with a series of punches.
Neto throws a jab when Abner was well out of range. Abner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Pedro Neto seems to be getting the better of the standup. Abner looks to land a left hand but Neto moved out of range nicely. Neto misses with a two punch combination.
Abner throws a right and a left that both miss. Abner ducks under a wild hook from Neto. Abner misses with a low kick as Neto jumps back. Neto thows a left - swing and a miss! Abner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Neto throws a jab when Abner was well out of range. Neto has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Abner connects with a solid leg kick. Abner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Neto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Abner counters with an inside leg kick. Abner has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Abner with the inside leg kick. #T1# Neto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Neto looks to land a combination but Abner avoids it well. Abner is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Neto misses with a double jab.
Abner is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Neto. Jab, jab by Abner - just one landing. Neto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abner. Neto works Abner's body with a nice hook. Abner moves away from the strike by Neto. Neto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Abner counters with a lovely shot to the body.#KD# Abner lands a big head kick that sends Neto tumbling to the mat! Abner takes a step backwards and waves Neto back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Pedro Neto has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A shot to the liver by Neto. Beautiful body shot. Abner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Abner jabs Neto to the body, keeping him at a distance. Neto with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2# Neto misses with a double jab.
Abner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Abner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Neto moves out of range as Abner strikes. Abner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Neto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Abner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Neto misses with a lunging right hand
and Abner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Nice body kick there by Abner. Abner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Neto swats him away and circles back towards the center. Abner misses with a hook. Neto ducked under it nicely. Neto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Neto tries to bum rush Abner with a series of wild strikes but Abner uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Abner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Abner.#T3# Neto misses with a left hand and Neto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Neto slips under a jab from Abner. Neto with a nice cross. Neto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Abner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Neto looks to score with a jab to the body but Abner is just out of range. Abner slips a jab and a cross from Neto.
Neto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abner counters with a nice leg kick. A head kick from Neto lands but Abner takes it in his stride. Nice cross by Neto. Abner checks the leg kick. Neto doesn't manage to clinch there - Abner circles away.
Abner looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4# Neto throws a jab but it's blocked by Abner. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Neto avoids the body shot from Abner.
Neto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abner swats him away and circles back towards the center. Neto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Neto looks to land a right hand but Abner moved out of range. Neto scores with a jab. Abner acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Abner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Abner is looking to counter punch. Neto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Abner throwing a counter right hand but Neto manages to avoid it. Abner connects with a body shot that sends Neto's belly button to the back.#CL2# Neto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC# Abner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Neto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neto cracks Abner with a good jab. Neto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abner manages to avoid it. 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 Brayden Abner will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Pedro Neto's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# A big right from Neto misses. Neto dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Neto throws a series of punches but Abner moves out of range. Abner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Jab, jab by Neto - just one landing. A swing and a miss from Neto. Neto just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAbner. Abner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Neto swings widly with a right hand
and Abner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Neto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abner. Neto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Neto's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Neto duly obliges. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Abner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Neto throws a right hand that misses
enabling Abner to counter with a crisp jab. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Abner.#T1# Neto is looking to clinch but Abner is avoiding it.
Neto scores with a hook to the body. Abner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Abner with the inside leg kick. Neto lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A combination from Neto does no damage. Abner avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Abner moves out of range as Neto strikes. A low kick from Neto is predictable there enabling Abner to counter with a crisp jab. Neto avoids the head kick by Abner.
Neto scores with the left hand. Abner knows he should have avoided that one. A telegraphed right hand from Neto misses the target. Abner works Neto's body with a nice hook. Neto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2# Neto clinches up against the cage. Neto has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Abner seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Neto can turn it around.#T2# Neto has a couple of punches blocked by Abner.
Neto lands a shoulder strike. Neto tries to throw a body punch but Abner avoids it by throwing Neto back against the cage. Abner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Neto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Neto's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Neto scores with a nice hook to the head. Abner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neto's elbow. Abner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC# Abner manages to break the clinch.
Neto slips under a jab from Abner. Neto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abner. Abner swinging wildly here.
Pedro Neto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# Abner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Neto. Neto misses with a lunging right hand
and Abner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Abner moves out of range as Neto throws a body kick.
#CL2# Neto gets a clinch. #BC# Abner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abner throws a body shot but no joy. Neto throws a combination that misses and Abner counters with a nice uppercut. Neto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abner misses with a few strikes there.
Neto is looking to clinch. Abner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Neto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abner is looking to counter the offense by Neto and move into the clinch. Abner moves away from the strike by Neto. #T4# Neto misses with a hook. Abner ducked under it nicely. Abner connects with a body shot that sends Neto's belly button to the back. A jab from Neto misses. Abner lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Good shot there by Neto. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Neto tries to clinch up. Neto takes a kick to the side of the head. Neto needs to keep his hands up - Abner had a free shot at his head there. Neto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neto.
Abner swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Neto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A little feinted left hand from Abner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Abner misses with a jab to the body
and Neto counters with a stiff right hand. Nice uppercut there from Neto.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Pedro Neto. Well Neto has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Neto! Pedro Neto 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:
GAMMA#1152 Petrov v Spicoli
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1# Godwin misses with an uppercut. Von Alkum is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Von Alkum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Godwin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Godwin throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Alkum. Janko Godwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Godwin misses with a jab to the body
and Von Alkum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Godwin throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Godwin scores with a jab. Von Alkum acknowledges it with a nod of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Godwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Godwin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVon Alkum. Godwin swings and misses with a shot to the body and Von Alkum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Whack! Von Alkum lands a heavy head kick that drops Godwin. The ref tackles Von Alkum to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Godwin was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Klaus Von Alkum! A victorious Klaus Von Alkum thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
DMMA 407: Skolz v Graves
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1# Rock Jr ducks under a wild hook from Jung. A slapping leg kick lands for Rock Jr.
Rock Jr looks to land a combination but Jung avoids it well. Jung fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rock Jr throws a leg kick and Jung counters with a nice uppercut. Jung moves out of range of the leg kick from Rock Jr. Rock Jr scores with a jab to the body. Rock Jr lands with a good body shot. Rock Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jung has time to react. Will Rock Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jab by Jung. Rock Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jung.
Jung stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rock Jr.#T1# Rock Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Jung should have avoided that one. Jung on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rock Jr. Rock Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Rock Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rock Jr blocks a jab. Rock Jr tries to counter by closing the distance. A telegraphed right hand from Rock Jr misses the target. Rock Jr slips a straight right by Jung. Rock Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rock Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Jung takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rock Jr lands a jab to the nose. Rock Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Rock Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jung. That did some damage! Jung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rock Jr feints and then cracks Jung's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jung down. #T2# Jung walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. The fighters circling - Jung throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Rock Jr looks to land a combination. Jung sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Rock Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Jung walks into a left hand. A low kick from Rock Jr is predictable there and Jung counters with a straight right hand. Jung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock Jr moves away. Rock Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Danga de danga de dang - Rock Jr scores with a four punch combination! Jung shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rock Jr eats them both and turns towards Jung to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Rock Jr misses with a wild body shot. As Rock Jr tries to get set, Jung tries to push him back and clinch up but Rock Jr manages to avoid the attempt. Rock Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jung has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Rock Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jung lands with a nice body punch. Rock Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jung moves away.#T3# Rock Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jung. Rock Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jung on the side of the head. A low kick lands for Rock Jr.
Rock Jr misses with a head kick.
Jung was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Rock Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jung. Rock Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rock Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jung is out of range. Jung appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Jung avoids the body shot from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Rock Jr with a nice calf kick. Jung tries to land a front kick but Rock Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Rock Jr connects with a leg kick. A leg kick checked by Jung.#T4# Good work by Jung as he checks the leg kick. Jung swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jung throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Rock Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jung is able to avoid easily.#CL2# Rock Jr rushes Jung and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rock Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC# Jung breaks the clinch.
Rock Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jung. That did some damage! Jung takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rock Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Rock Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jung connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rock Jr momentarily.
Rock Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jung is out of range and Rock Jr settles back down. Rock Jr feints and then cracks Jung's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jung down. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock Jr dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Jung swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock Jr. Jung swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2# Rock Jr has managed to clinch.
Jung blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC# Jung breaks from the clinch.
Rock Jr fails in his attempt to clinch. Rock Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Rock Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange. A jab from Rock Jr misses. Jung is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Rock Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Jung is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jung on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Rock Jr misses with an uppercut. Jung saw that one coming. Jung walks into a jab. Jung throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rock Jr. Rock Jr throws a leg kick and Jung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1# Rock Jr throws a leg kick that misses. Rock Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jung manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Jung jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Rock Jr misses with a body kick. It looked like Jung wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Rock Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jung. Rock Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rock Jr. Will Rock Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup. Rock Jr moves out of range as Jung strikes. Rock Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jung sees it coming and avoids it easily. Rock Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jung under the eye. Rock Jr throws the left hand but Jung avoids the punch easily. Jung went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Rock Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Jung counters with a lovely shot to the body. The fight stays on the outside here - Rock Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2# Jab, jab by Rock Jr - just one landing. Rock Jr throws a jab when Jung was well out of range. Jung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Rock Jr blocks a head kick by Jung.
Rock Jr misses with a leg kick and Rock Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rock Jr throws a big shot that misses. A good leg kick by Rock Jr. Rock Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Jung off balance momentarily. Jung misses with a wild body shot. Rock Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jungs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Jung ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Rock Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. It looked like Jung wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3# Jung scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Will Rock Jr has been cut. Jung looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Rock Jr thuds a left hand into Jung's body. Rock Jr blocks a jab. Rock Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jung scores with a jab to the body. Rock Jr misses with a looping right.#CL# Rock Jr gets tackled into the cage by Jung. Jung maintains the clinch. Jung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock Jr's elbow. Jung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jung swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. Rock Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jung gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC# Jung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Rock Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Jung circles away.
#CL2# Rock Jr has closed the distance and engaged Jung in a clinch.
#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC# Jung manages to break the clinch.
Jung misses the shot to the body. Jung throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Jung misses with a straight right. Rock Jr scores with a nice head shot. Rock Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rock Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Jung takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL2# Rock Jr takes the fight into the clinch. Rock Jr lands a shoulder strike. #BC# Jung manages to break the clinch.
Jung checks a leg kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Will Rock Jr's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# A jab lands there for Rock Jr. Jung rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rock Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Rock Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jung. Rock Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Jung pushes him away. Rock Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Rock Jr fails in his attempt to clinch. Rock Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jung. Rock Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jung swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Rock Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jung avoids a lazy jab quite easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jung throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Rock Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rock Jr misses with a low kick.
#T1# Rock Jr throws a jab when Jung was well out of range. Jung tries to bum rush Rock Jr with a series of wild strikes but Rock Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A combination from Rock Jr does no damage. Rock Jr defending well as Jung loads up on a big left hand. Rock Jr throws a head kick that misses. Jung moves out of range as Rock Jr strikes. Rock Jr tries to score with a low kick but Jung moves his leg out of the way. Rock Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Jung throws a head kick that misses. Rock Jr throws a leg kick which misses Jung's front leg but catches the back leg as Jung tries to avoid it. Jung keeps the fight on the outside. Jung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock Jr manages to avoid it. Rock Jr throws a head kick but Jung moves out of range.
Will Rock Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# A swing and a miss from Rock Jr. Rock Jr with a nice calf kick.#CL2# Rock Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rock Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jung softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2# Rock Jr pulls guard. Jung wants to control from the top but Rock Jr keeps moving. #SUB# Jung drops back looking for a leg! Rock Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rock Jr manages to kick Jung off! Jung jumps back into Rock Jr's guard. Rock Jr controls Jung momentarily but Jung frees himself. Won Yong Jung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Rock Jr controlling Jung's posture. Rock Jr is continuing to stall. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jung accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Jung postures up.
Jung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Rock Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jung. Jung postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Rock Jr has his hands on Jung's head, controlling the position. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Rock Jr with a nice calf kick. Jung looks to land a combination but Rock Jr avoids it well. Rock Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Jung pushes him away. Jung blocks a leg kick. Jung throwing a counter right hand but Rock Jr manages to avoid it. Jung lands a slapping body shot.
Jung misses with a hook. Rock Jr ducked under it nicely. Rock Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jung's sensitive parts. Rock Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jung has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rock Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow. Jung moves in looking to clinch but Rock Jr pushes him off. Jung misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight! Will Rock Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Rock Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Rock Jr! During a confident post fight interview, Will Rock Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1149 Young v Kyrylo
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1# Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Soares's head but Soares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Sitsongrit scores with a hook. Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Surianglek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sitsongrit tries to bum rush Soares with a series of wild strikes but Soares uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Soares lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Soares just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Soares's ribcage but misses. Soares wants to counter the offense by Sitsongrit and move into the clinch position. Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Soares is just out of range. Soares wants to counter the offense by Sitsongrit and move into the clinch position. Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Soares's knee but Soares avoids it well. Soares on the wrong end of a nice jab. Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soares. Soares throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a slapping leg kick. Sitsongrit moves out of range as Soares strikes. Sitsongrit has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight. Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Soares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1# Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. Soares avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Soares tries to counter by closing the distance. Soares on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Sitsongrit misses with a body shot
#CL2# and Soares holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC# Sitsongrit breaks the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Soares as he connects with a hook. Soares slips a jab from Sitsongrit. Soares wants to counter the offense by Sitsongrit and move into the clinch position. Soares sizes up Sitsongrit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick #CL2# and Soares counters by clinching up. Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC# Sitsongrit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Soares misses with a hook. It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The crowd cheers as Soares lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sitsongrit doesn't seem phased though. Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Soares. That did some damage!#T2# Sitsongrit ducks right into an uppercut from Soares. A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target. A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target. Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Soares stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Sitsongrit cracks Soares with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2# Soares darts in and clinches Sitsongrit up against the cage. Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit is looking to wear down Soares with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Sitsongrit walks into a straight right hand from Soares. Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab. Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Soares moved out of range. Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow. Soares wants to clinch.#T3# Sitsongrit cracks Soares with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Soares chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab. Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Soares uses good head movement to avoid it. Soares throws a body shot but no joy. Soares checks a low kick from Sitsongrit. Soares tries to counter with a clinch but Sitsongrit shakes him off and moves away. Soares throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it. A left lands for Soares. Sitsongrit misses with a looping left. Soares avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Soares slips the punch. Soares avoids the head kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right. #T4# Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Soares swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Sitsongrit sets himself, and Soares steps forward looking for the clinch! Sitsongrit avoids it this time. Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses. Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soares.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Soares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Soares with a hook. Soares is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sitsongrit had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#CL2# Soares clinches up with Sitsongrit and pushes him back against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch. Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC# Sitsongrit breaks the clinch.
Soares tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Soares takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Soares lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Soares throws a big shot that misses. An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target. Soares stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Soares off balance momentarily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Surianglek Sitsongrit dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# A jab from Sitsongrit misses. Soares wants to counter the offense by Sitsongrit and move into the clinch position. Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Soares moves out of range. Soares wants to counter the offense by Sitsongrit and move into the clinch position. Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Soares looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick. Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Soares circles away.
Sitsongrit defending well as Soares loads up on a big left hand. Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Soares crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sitsongrit - the referee stops the clock and Soares gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sitsongrit. Soares manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Soares moves out of range easily. Soares's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Soares fails in his attempt to clinch. Soares checks a low kick from Sitsongrit. Soares lands a slapping body shot.
Soares scores with a hook. Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Soares jumps back.#T1# Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Soares ducked under it nicely. Soares looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely. Sitsongrit misses with a looping left. Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Soares is out of range. Soares needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there. Soares tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range. Soares has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soares was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Soares saw that one coming. Soares steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Soares sees it coming and checks it nicely. Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soares can do to turn this around? Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Surianglek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far. Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Soares ducked under it nicely. Sitsongrit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Soares finds it's way round the side to connect with Sitsongrit's head. Sitsongrit clobbers Soares with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target. Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Soares on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Sitsongrit throws a right and a left that Soares avoids nicely. Soares steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sitsongrit. A jab from Soares does it's job there. Sitsongrit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Soares blocks it. Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Soares is out of range. Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Soares blocks a head kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soares moves away. Soares jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
A big right from Soares misses. #CL# Sitsongrit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Soares blocks an uppercut.
Soares blocking some punches.
#T3# Soares fails to pull guard.
Soares fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Soares blocks it.
Soares fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Surianglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Soares. Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit. Soares jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sitsongrit walks away with a smile on his face. Soares gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Sitsongrit swings for the body but Soares moves out of range.
Soares avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy. Sitsongrit looks to land a body kick but Soares moved away. Soares has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Soares there as he acknowledges the shot. Soares looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range. Nice cross by Soares.#T4# Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Soares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Soares steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Sitsongrit misses with a straight right. Soares tries to counter by closing the distance. A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Soares does a little dance to reset his feet. Sitsongrit wants to clinch. Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot. Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Soares takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks. Soares blocks a jab. Decent striking displayed by Soares there. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Surianglek Sitsongrit dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Sitsongrit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soares clobbers Sitsongrit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick. Soares scores with a punch to the head. Soares lands with a right hand. Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soares avoids the head kick by Sitsongrit.
Soares lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit. Soares avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Soares ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Nice body kick there by Sitsongrit. Jab, jab by Soares - just one landing. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Soares. Soares tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1# Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Soares moves out of range. Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Soares closes the distance looking to clinch and Sitsongrit counters with an outside leg kick.
Soares moves in looking to clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him off. A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Soares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab. Soares lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sitsongrit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Soares. Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soares manages to avoid it. Soares moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit. Soares blocks a low kick nicely. Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Soares. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Soares.#T2# Soares digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs. Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soares. As Soares backs away, Sitsongrit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Soares lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot. Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Soares is out of range. Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit sets himself, and Soares steps forward looking for the clinch! Sitsongrit avoids it this time. Sitsongrit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
#CL2# and Soares counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Soares tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sitsongrit smiles and moves away.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body. Soares is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Soares does a little dance to reset his feet. Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Soares moves his leg out of the way. Sitsongrit tries to clinch up but Soares circles away and keeps his distance. Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soares wants to counter with a clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him away. Soares moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2# Soares clinches up against the cage.#T3# Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soares jumps guard but Sitsongrit stands there with Soares around his waist. Soares gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Soares tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Surianglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Soares. Soares is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sitsongrit to keep the fight standing. Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2# Soares drags the fight down to the ground.
Sitsongrit controlling from the top position. #SUB2# Soares is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Sitsongrit frees his head nicely. Oh but Soares has switched to an armbar! Sitsongrit is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Gabriel Soares! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 146
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1# Silva feints and then cracks Mahpants Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mahpants Jr down. Mahpants Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mahpants Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva. Silva throwing a counter right hand but Mahpants Jr manages to avoid it. Nice jab there from Mahpants Jr. #CUT2#It looks like Reñan Silva has been cut. Silva checks a leg kick. Silva tries to work over Mahpants Jr's front leg with a kick but Mahpants Jr checks it. Silva misses with a wild body shot. Mahpants Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mahpants Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Mahpants Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Silva appears to be looking for a big counter. Mahpants Jr misses with a low kick.
#T1##CL2# Mahpants Jr closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Mahpants Jr throws a quick inside leg kick. Silva tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A bone on bone clash there as Mahpants Jr blocks the leg kick.
#CL2# Mahpants Jr takes the fight into the clinch. Mahpants Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mahpants Jr smiles and moves away.
Silva lands with a nice body kick. #T2# Silva cracks Mahpants Jr with a good jab. Silva walks into a left hand. Silva misses with a low kick as Mahpants Jr jumps back. Mahpants Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silva's hands. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mahpants Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. As Mahpants Jr backs away, Silva returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahpants Jr.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahpants Jr.#T3# Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mahpants Jr, as that shot connected.
Silva looks to land a body kick but Mahpants Jr moved away. Mahpants Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mahpants Jr. Whack! Mahpants Jr lands a heavy head kick that drops Silva. The ref tackles Mahpants Jr to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Silva was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Schlitz Mahpants Jr! Schlitz Mahpants Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 30
Date: Mar 26, 2025 |
#R1# Chen blocks a jab. Krawlee throws a head kick that misses. #CL2# Krawlee moves into range and clinches up with Chen. Chen 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. Chen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Krawlee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Krawlee digs a right hand underneath Chen's ribcage. Chen let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD# Chen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Krawlee wants to control from the top but Chen keeps moving. Krawlee with a nice head shot there. Krawlee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Chen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Krawlee is looking to work some ground and pound but Chen has wrist control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chen looking for a sweep. Not yet Chen, not yet. Chen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Krawlee lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Krawlee throwing strikes from guard but Chen blocks nicely. #T1# Krawlee throwing strikes but missing. Krawlee is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Krawlee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Krawlee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Chen is trying to control Krawlee's posture but Krawlee avoids it. Krawlee lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Chen is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Chen struggling a bit here.#SUB2# Krawlee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2# Krawlee trying to control the action but Chen is working from the bottom. Krawlee working the head with strikes. Chen is being controlled here. Krawlee wants to control but Chen is keeping him busy. Krawlee working away.#SUB2# Krawlee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Chen tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3# Chen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Chen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Chen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Krawlee's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB# Chen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Krawlee pulls his head out easily. Krawlee is thwarting Chen's attempts to control the position.#SUB# Chen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Krawlee pulls his head out easily. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Krawlee is trying to control. Chen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Krawlee working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well. Chen is looking to improve his position.
Krawlee seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB# Chen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Krawlee pulls his head out easily. Krawlee passes to full mount! #SUB2# Krawlee is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Chen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Chen! #SUB# Chen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Krawlee is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Chen frees his head nicely. Oh but Krawlee has switched to an armbar! Chen is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kree P Krawlee! Kree P Krawlee 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:
TOF 212
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
#R1# Jackman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pisswater defends it well. Jackman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A jab from Pisswater finds it's way through Jackman's defenses. #TD2# Jackman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pisswater to the ground. Jackman is now in Pisswater's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jackman trying to control the position from guard on top but Pisswater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Pisswater working a defensive guard here.
Jackman lands a couple of elbows. Jackman looking to pass the guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackman landing with the ground and pound. Pisswater manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackman manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Pisswater stands up over Jackman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1# Pisswater throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackman works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Jackman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pisswater connects with a couple of short punches. Pisswater in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Pisswater with a flurry of punches that miss. Pisswater working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Jackman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Pisswater postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2# Jackman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pisswater doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pisswater manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2# Jackman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2# Pisswater wants to stand but Jackman is controlling his posture from full guard. Pisswater looking to sit in guard and control but Jackman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Jackman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pisswater is keeping the position for now. Pisswater is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB# Pisswater looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Pisswater is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Jackman controls the pace of the fight for a moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Jackman tries to free his leg and advance position but Pisswater is retaining full guard. Pisswater is trying to control the position but Jackman postures up. #SUB# Pisswater looking for a guillotine here but Jackman defends easily.
Jackman controls from within his opponent's guard. Jackman looking to pass the guard. Jackman looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Pisswater is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jackman working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well. Jackman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB# Pisswater is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB# Jackman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB# Pisswater is looking for a triangle but Jackman pushes his legs off easily.
Jackman lands a couple of elbows.#SUB# Pisswater escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB# Pisswater looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jackman passes into half guard.
#T5# Nice strikes from Jackman there. Jackman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Jackman drops an elbow to the side of Pisswater's head. Pisswater is not content to let Jackman control the position. Jackman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Pisswater is looking for a sweep. Jackman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Jackman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Jackman lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB# Pisswater looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6# Pisswater trying to control here.
Jackman drops an elbow to the side of Pisswater's head. Jackman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pisswater! Pisswater takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Pisswater tries to get back to half guard but can't. Jackman raining down hammerfists from mount. Jackman working the ground and pound effectively.
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! Pisswater is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackman has a good base and remains in mount. The referee warns Pisswater that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jackman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pisswater can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jackman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pisswater can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#ROC2#Pisswater is rocked!#T7# Pisswater in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Oh Pisswater is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2# Jackman is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pisswater has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jackman breaks from Pisswater's wrist control and lands an elbow. Pisswater wants to control but Jackman is having none of it. Jackman tries to control but Pisswater wriggling away. Pisswater seems to have got his legs back now. Jackman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pisswater looks a forlorn figure.
Jackman lands a big elbow. Pisswater is working to get back to half guard.
Pisswater takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Jackman trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8# Jackman with a couple of short strikes. Pisswater keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackman landing punches. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jackman tries to control but Pisswater wriggling away. Jackman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pisswater?
Jackman with shots to the head and body - Pisswater looks very uncomfortable down there. Jackman raining down shots from the mount! Pisswater really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T9# Pisswater sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Jackman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Jackman is keen to just control but Pisswater is a slippery customer. Pisswater trying to control but Jackman postures up.
Jackman slips a nice elbow through Pisswater's hands, connecting with Pisswater's forehead. Jackman wants to control but Pisswater is keeping him busy. #SUB# Pisswater looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Jackman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Jackman dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Jackman scores with a decent looking hook. Jackman 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. No joy there for Jackman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pisswater was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Pisswater fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pisswater was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackman.#T1# Pisswater takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackman throws a shot from downtown. Pisswater moves away and avoids it. Jackman throws out a loose jab but Pisswater uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2# Pisswater gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackman to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB# Pisswater looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackman trying to control the position from guard on top but Pisswater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Pisswater preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB# Pisswater had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackman defends it easily.#SUB# Jackman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pisswater has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackman has managed to get both his arms back between Pisswater's legs - danger averted.#T2# Jackman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Jackman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB# Pisswater is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackman defends well. Jackman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Jackman connects with a couple of short punches. Pisswater seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Jackman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pisswater's head. Jackman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Pisswater keeping moving, preventing Jackman from controlling successfully. Pisswater is trying to keep Jackman in close.
#T3# Jackman wants to control from the top but Pisswater keeps moving. #SUB# Pisswater working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Jackman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Pisswater keeping moving, preventing Jackman from controlling successfully. Jimmy Jackman has got the better of the ground game so far. Jackman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pisswater's guard. Jackman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Pisswater is refusing to be controlled, as Jackman sits in half guard. Pisswater moves into full guard.
#T4##SUB# Pisswater is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jackman rolls with it to try and escape but Pisswater cranks on the arm and Jackman is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Natalia Pisswater! An out of breath Natalia Pisswater 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:
GAMMA#1147 Miet v Ivan
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1# Cleever with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Miet Cleever seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cleever throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Cleever looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Cleever misses with a looping right. Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Cleever throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range. Cleever misses with a kick to the body and Cleever takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Petrov scores with a jab. Cleever acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Miet Cleever has been cut. Petrov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cleever delivers a nice body kick. Decent striking displayed by Petrov there.#T1# Cleever scores with a leg kick.
We've been told by Cleever's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Cleever tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Petrov throws a nice head kick!
Cleever lands with an uppercut that bounces Petrov off the cage and back into range. Cleever throws a predictable looking body shot
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Petrov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Cleever takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Petrov throws a nice inside leg kick. Cleever avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Cleever throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.#T2# Cleever swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cleever takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Petrov throws a shot to the body.
Cleever ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away. Cleever pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cleever misses with a hook to the body
and Petrov counters with a slapping leg kick. Petrov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. As Petrov looks to move away, Cleever throws a big counter combo but Petrov just gets out of the way. Cleever misses with a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Cleever as he connects with a hook. Petrov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Petrov works the jab nicely.#T3# Cleever lands with a kick to the temple. Petrov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Cleever throws a head kick that misses and Petrov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cleever's knee momentarily. Petrov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Petrov there as he acknowledges the shot. Cleever with a nice cross. Cleever pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Petrov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cleever with a body shot. Cleever misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Cleever throws a solid leg kick but Petrov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cleever.#CL2# Petrov closes the distance and clinches. Cleever can't find room to land a body shot as Petrov controls the action.
Cleever misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petrov can't find room to land a body shot as Cleever controls the action.
Petrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4# Petrov lands with a right to the head. Cleever swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cleever trying to control the position but instead, Petrov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cleever into the cage. Cleever takes a shot to the head. #CUT2#Miet Cleever's cut is getting worse. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A right handed body shot lands from Petrov.
Cleever is breathing heavily. Petrov lands a left hand.
Petrov cracks Cleever with a nice body shot. Petrov lands on the inside with an uppercut. Cleever prevents a body shot from Petrov. A quick uppercut on the inside from Petrov. Petrov lands a hook to the side of the head. A body shot lands from Petrov.
Petrov lands on the inside with an uppercut. Petrov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Petrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Petrov pushes Cleever back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Petrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Cleever backwards. Petrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Petrov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Petrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cleever backwards. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Petrov dominated that round. The cut man is working on Miet Cleever's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Cleever misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand! Cleever throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Petrov's head. Cleever throws a combination that misses and Petrov counters with a thumping low kick. Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2# Petrov clinches with his opponent.
Cleever lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Petrov backwards. Good body shot from Petrov.
Petrov lands a nice uppercut. Petrov lands a nice uppercut. Petrov tries a body shot but Cleever blocks it.
Petrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Cleever controls his hands.
Cleever throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Petrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cleever backwards. Petrov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cleever seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Petrov can turn it around. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Petrov blocks an uppercut.
Petrov lands a shoulder strike. Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Petrov. Petrov scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Cleever is rocked!#CUT2#Miet Cleever's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cleever just misses with a elbow thrown towards Petrov's brow. #T1# Petrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cleever. Cleever has a couple of punches blocked by Petrov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Petrov lands with a light punch inside. Cleever blocking some punches.
Petrov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Petrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Petrov is working Cleever over against the cage. Cleever's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Petrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cleever backwards. Nice body punch from Petrov. Petrov pushes Cleever back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Petrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Oh Cleever is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Petrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cleever or not. Cleever's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Petrov creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Cleever's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Cleever drops to his knees and Petrov pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Petrov! Ivan Petrov is the new light heavyweight champion! A relieved looking Ivan Petrov 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:
GAMMA#1148 Buster v Wusan
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1# Van Hire looks to land a combination. Enqvist sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Van Hire looks to land a left hand but Enqvist moved out of range nicely.#CL# Enqvist moves into the clinch. Van Hire misses with a short punch on the inside. Van Hire pushes Enqvist back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Enqvist lands a body shot. Enqvist scores with a shot to the side of Van Hire's head. Enqvist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Van Hire tries a body shot but Enqvist blocks it.
Van Hire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Enqvist.
Enqvist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Van Hire.
Enqvist tries to stall but Van Hire uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Enqvist scores with a shoulder strike. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Van Hire working some nice short punches in the clinch. Enqvist blocks a body shot from Van Hire. Enqvist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Hire tries to circle away but Enqvist has him pinned against the cage. Van Hire is working Enqvist over against the cage. Van Hire throws a punch but it's blocked by Enqvist. #T1# A right handed body shot lands from Van Hire.
Van Hire lands a body punch in the clinch. Enqvist lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Nice body punch from Van Hire - that landed with a thud.
Enqvist is looking to control Van Hire's arms but Van Hire gets an underhook and turns him. Now Enqvist has his back to the cage. Van Hire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Van Hire.
A short uppercut from Enqvist. Enqvist misses with a punch to the body.
Enqvist lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Hire backwards. Nice body punch from Van Hire. Van Hire misses with a body punch.
#BC# Enqvist breaks the clinch.
Van Hire moves into range and connects with a jab. Enqvist tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2# Van Hire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Enqvist, pushing him back against the cage. Van Hire misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Van Hire cracks Enqvist with a nice body shot. Van Hire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enqvist prevents a body shot from Van Hire. Enqvist swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Hire uses good head movement to avoid it. Van Hire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Hire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Enqvist fails to land. Van Hire misses with a punch on the inside.
Enqvist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Hire backwards. Enqvist stalls. #BC# Enqvist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Enqvist fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Hire throws out a counter right but Enqvist avoids it with no problem. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Van Hire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Enqvist missing with a left hand there. Van Hire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Enqvist walks into a left hand. #T3# Enqvist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Hire! But no joy. Van Hire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Van Hire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Enqvist manages to avoid it. Enqvist shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Van Hire misses with a double jab.
Van Hire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A head kick misses from Van Hire. Enqvist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Enqvist misses with a low kick. A little jabbing left from Van Hire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4# Van Hire checks a low kick from Enqvist. Van Hire doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Hire. Van Hire connects with a right hand. Enqvist shakes it off. Van Hire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've been told by Enqvist's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Jab by Van Hire. A big right from Enqvist misses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Enqvist moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Enqvist lands with a straight right. Van Hire didn't see that one coming. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Whealer Van Hire will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Enqvist lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Van Hire has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Van Hire and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Enqvist stalks Van Hire and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Van Hire's face. Van Hire staggers backwards, shaken. Van Hire thows a left - swing and a miss! Van Hire throws a body punch but Enqvist moves out of range. Enqvist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Enqvist throwing a counter right hand but Van Hire manages to avoid it. Van Hire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Enqvist. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Van Hire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Enqvist. Enqvist moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVan Hire. Enqvist fails in his attempt to clinch. Van Hire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Van Hire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Enqvist paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1# Enqvist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Van Hire. Those never looked like landing. Enqvist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Hire looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Enqvist throws out a loose jab but Van Hire uses good head movement to avoid it. Enqvist missing with a left hand there. Van Hire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Van Hire on the wrong end of a nice jab. Enqvist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Van Hire 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. A big left from Van Hire misses. #T2# Enqvist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Van Hire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Enqvist. Enqvist misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Hire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Enqvist is looking to land body kicks. A nice side step and Van Hire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Kimi Enqvist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Van Hire misses the shot to the body. Enqvist fires out a quick counter leg kick but Van Hire just manages to avoid it. Enqvist closes the distance but Van Hire moves to the side and Van Hire counters with a stiff right hand. Van Hire misses with a straight left. Enqvist tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Van Hire manages to circle out of the way.#T3# Enqvist throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Hire on the side of the head. Enqvist has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Van Hire wants to clinch up but Enqvist keeps it at a distance. Enqvist is looking to clinch. Van Hire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Enqvist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Hire catches Enqvist with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Van Hire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL# Enqvist clinches with his opponent.
Enqvist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Hire backwards. Kimi Enqvist has scored more points in the clinch so far. Van Hire misses with a body punch.
#T4# A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Hire. Van Hire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Enqvist blocks a body shot from Van Hire. Enqvist prevents a body shot from Van Hire. Enqvist prevents a body shot from Van Hire. Enqvist stalling in the clinch.
Van Hire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Hire prevents a body shot from Enqvist. A head punch blocked on the inside by Enqvist. Enqvist struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Hire controls his hands.
Enqvist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Enqvist tries to throw a body punch but Van Hire avoids it by throwing Enqvist back against the cage. Nice body punch from Van Hire. Van Hire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Hire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Enqvist throws a head punch that misses. A right handed body shot lands from Van Hire.
Van Hire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Hire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Hire lands with a right to the head. Van Hire throws a punch but it's blocked by Enqvist. A shot in the inside from Enqvist. 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 Kimi Enqvist will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Enqvist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Hire is looking to clinch but Enqvist is avoiding it.
Enqvist lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Enqvist throws the left hand but Van Hire avoids the punch easily. Van Hire moves into range and connects with a jab. The fighters circling - Van Hire throws out the jab but it was never going to land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Enqvist swings for the body but Van Hire moves out of range.
It seemed like Van Hire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Van Hire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Enqvist thinks about countering with a head kick.#T1# Van Hire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Enqvist throws a quick counter head kick but Van Hire was just out of range. Van Hire tries to clinch but Enqvist moves out of range. #CL# Enqvist moves into the clinch. Van Hire swings wildly with an uppercut but Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid it. Van Hire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Hire tries to throw a body punch but Enqvist avoids it by throwing Van Hire back against the cage. Van Hire misses with a body punch.
Enqvist prevents a body shot from Van Hire. Van Hire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Enqvist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Hire backwards. Enqvist blocks a body shot from Van Hire. Enqvist has a couple of punches blocked by Van Hire.
Still in the clinch, Van Hire scores with a nice short uppercut. Enqvist makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Van Hire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enqvist's elbow. #T2# Van Hire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Enqvist misses with a body punch.
Van Hire misses with a body punch.
Enqvist misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Van Hire. Van Hire misses with a short punch on the inside. Enqvist gets through Van Hire's defenses to land a nice punch 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! Van Hire scores with a shoulder strike. Enqvist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Hire misses with a body punch.
Van Hire is working Enqvist over against the cage. A shot in the inside from Van Hire. Enqvist misses with a body punch.
Van Hire tries a body shot but Enqvist blocks it.
Enqvist misses with a hook from the clinch. Enqvist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Van Hire lands a hook that snaps the head of Enqvist backwards. Van Hire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Van Hire. Enqvist misses with the head strike.
Van Hire tries to work over Enqvist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3# Van Hire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Enqvist backwards. A short uppercut from Van Hire. Van Hire works on Enqvist's body with a couple of short punches. Both fighters are breathing heavily. A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Hire. Van Hire lands a shoulder strike. Enqvist swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Hire uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Enqvist. Van Hire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Enqvist. Enqvist prevents a body shot from Van Hire. Van Hire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Enqvist misses with some punches.
Van Hire is working Enqvist over against the cage. Van Hire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Van Hire lands a right hand. Van Hire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Enqvist backwards. Van Hire is working Enqvist over against the cage. Van Hire cracks Enqvist with a nice body shot. Enqvist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Van Hire lands an uppercut. Van Hire can't find room to land a body shot as Enqvist controls the action.
#T4# A right hand to the body from Van Hire.
Van Hire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enqvist's elbow. A head punch on the inside from Enqvist fails to land. Van Hire tries to work over Enqvist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Van Hire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Enqvist misses with some punches.
Van Hire scores with a nice hook to the head. Enqvist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Hire struggles to land a body shot inside as Enqvist controls his hands.
Van Hire lands with a short head shot on the inside. Enqvist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Hire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enqvist's elbow. Enqvist wants to break free but Van Hire has control.
Van Hire can't find room to land a body shot as Enqvist controls the action.
Van Hire prevents Enqvist from breaking the clinch. A hook to the body from Van Hire.
Nice body punch from Van Hire. Van Hire digs a right hand underneath Enqvist's ribcage. Enqvist let out a lung full of air as it connected. Van Hire scores with a nice hook to the head. Van Hire tries to throw a body punch but Enqvist avoids it by throwing Van Hire back against the cage. Van Hire lands a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight! Whealer Van Hire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Van Hire has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Whealer Van Hire! During a confident post fight interview, Whealer Van Hire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
FCL 79 - Dux vs Darwin 3
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1##TD2# Darwin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dux quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2# Darwin is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Darwin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Dux trying to control from the bottom.
Dux is trying to stand.
Darwin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Darwin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Darwin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dux defending well though. Dux keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Dux trying to hold on to Darwin's head to control him but Darwin postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Darwin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Dux avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Darwin. #T1##ES# Dux has one foot on Darwin's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Darwin misses with a takedown attempt and Dux counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2# Dux gets caught flat footed, as Darwin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dux has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Darwin off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Frank Dux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Darwin slips a jab from Dux. Darwin throws a fast counter high kick but Dux manages to duck under it in time. 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 looping hook to the body misses from Dux. Darwin does a little dance to reset his feet. Darwin ducks right into an uppercut from Dux. #CUT#It looks like James Darwin has been cut. Dux fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Nice sprawl there from Dux as Darwin shoots in. Darwin avoids the body shot from Dux.
#T2# A looping hook to the body misses from Dux. Darwin does a little dance to reset his feet. Dux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darwin was well out of range. Poor timing from Dux. Darwin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dux avoids it really well and circles away. Dux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Frank Dux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Darwin. Darwin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2# Darwin scores with a takedown into Dux's guard. Darwin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3# Dux looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Dux preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Darwin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dux's head. Darwin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2# Darwin has gone for a leg lock! Dux slips out almost immediately though and dives into Darwin's guard.#REVR# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dux wanted to stand there but Darwin had control of the position. Darwin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dux looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Darwin seems keen to control Dux's posture. Dux has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4# Dux wants to stand but Darwin is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU# Dux stands and steps away. Darwin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Darwin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dux throws a jab but it's blocked by Darwin. Darwin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Dux counters with a nice uppercut. Darwin fails with the takedown and Darwin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux dominated that round. The cut man is working on James Darwin's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Dux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darwin moves away. Dux misses with a few strikes there.
Darwin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dux to score with a decent uppercut. Darwin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Darwin shoots in for a takedown but Dux shows good takedown defense. An attempted straight right counter from Dux misses the target. Darwin darts in looking for a takedown but Dux gets double underhooks and turns Darwin into the cage. Frank Dux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Darwin.#CL# Dux rushes Darwin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Darwin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dux prevents it.
Dux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Darwin or not. Darwin prevents a body shot from Dux. Darwin tries to pull guard but Dux forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Dux pushes Darwin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1# Darwin jumps guard but Dux stands there with Darwin around his waist. Darwin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC# Dux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Dux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#KD# Dux sends Darwin crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dux is motioning to the referee to let Darwin up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Darwin is rocked! Dux weaves into range and cracks Darwin right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Darwin goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Dux is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Dux! Frank Dux retains his welterweight title! A relieved looking Frank Dux thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. James Darwin spoke after the fight, saying 'totally unexpected...'. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1143 Super v Kurt
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1# Godwin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Godwin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. McCarthy throws a combination. Godwin tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Godwin shoots and misses and McCarthy counters with a lovely straight right hand! Godwin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCarthy. McCarthy throws out a loose jab but Godwin uses good head movement to avoid it. Godwin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCarthy paws at him with a jab and circles away. McCarthy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good exchange - McCarthy coming out on top. McCarthy throws a big shot that misses. Godwin misses with a lunging right hand
and McCarthy counters with a lovely shot to the body. McCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Godwin.
#TD# McCarthy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T1# McCarthy sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2# Godwin looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Godwin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. McCarthy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Godwin gets full guard. McCarthy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Godwin throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
McCarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Godwin controls McCarthy momentarily but McCarthy frees himself. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McCarthy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2# Godwin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCarthy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Godwin looking for a guillotine here but McCarthy defends easily.
#SUB2# Godwin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3# McCarthy passes into half guard. Godwin is trying to get back to full guard. McCarthy wants to control but Godwin is keeping him busy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Godwin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCarthy pulls his head out easily. McCarthy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Godwin tries to roll over but McCarthy keeps him under control.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. McCarthy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Godwin has hold of McCarthy's hands but McCarthy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Godwin is not content to let McCarthy control the position. McCarthy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McCarthy connects with a nice short shot to Godwin's temple. #SUB2# Godwin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCarthy pulls his head out easily. McCarthy controlling the action here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Godwin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. McCarthy scoring with strikes to the body and head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Nice body punch from McCarthy. McCarthy takes a swing at Godwin's ribcage but misses. Godwin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCarthy throws out the jab. McCarthy lands a glancing blow to the side of Godwin's head. McCarthy shoots in and drives through. Godwin sprawls well. Godwin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. McCarthy misses the shot to the body. Godwin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. McCarthy is looking to counter punch. McCarthy tests Godwin's chin there with a solid looking shot. Cormac McCarthy is winning the standup battle so far. McCarthy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCarthy connects with the punch. McCarthy walks into a straight right hand from Godwin. Nice sprawl there from Godwin as McCarthy shoots in.#T1# Godwin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Godwin scores with a jab to the body. A jab from Godwin finds it's way through McCarthy's defenses. McCarthy cracks Godwin with an open hand slap. McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Godwin was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy. Godwin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCarthy.
Godwin jabs McCarthy to the body, keeping him at a distance. McCarthy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. McCarthy clobbers Godwin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2# Godwin slaps away a takedown attempt from McCarthy, before circling back to the center of the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cormac McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him. This has been an exciting period of action! McCarthy throws an overhand right that lands on Godwin's shoulder, as Godwin tries to avoid the shot. A little jabbing left from Godwin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. McCarthy throws an overhand right that lands on Godwin's shoulder, as Godwin tries to avoid the shot. As McCarthy backs off Godwin throws a huge counter combo but McCarthy manages to avoid it all. It looks like McCarthy has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. McCarthy takes one to the chin there. McCarthy closes the distance and clinches up with Godwin, looking for a takedown. McCarthy pushes Godwin against the cage but Godwin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. No joy there for Godwin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like McCarthy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Godwin. McCarthy takes a swing at Godwin's ribcage but misses. McCarthy looks to land a right hand but Godwin moved out of range. Godwin swings for the body but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy is looking to counter punch. A head kick by Godwin misses and McCarthy counters with a nice uppercut. McCarthy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3# McCarthy throws a jab but it's blocked by Godwin. Godwin misses with a body shot
and McCarthy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. McCarthy slips under a jab from Godwin. McCarthy thows a left - swing and a miss! Godwin slips a jab from McCarthy. Godwin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. McCarthy swings widly with a right hand
letting Godwin counter with a right hand. McCarthy swings for the body but Godwin moves out of range.
Godwin throws a poor cross that misses
#TD# and McCarthy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Godwin won't be happy with that. McCarthy cracks Godwin with a big elbow. McCarthy lands a few punches from side control. McCarthy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McCarthy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Godwin keeps working. #T4# McCarthy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Godwin is avoiding damage well.
McCarthy lands a few punches from side control. McCarthy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Godwin is looking to regain half guard here but McCarthy keeps moving and retains side control. Godwin is not content to let McCarthy control the position. Cormac McCarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. McCarthy is working Godwin over with some ground and pound from side control. McCarthy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Godwin keeps working. Godwin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# McCarthy looks to throw the jab but Godwin is out of range. Cormac McCarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD# McCarthy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McCarthy showed some decent athleticism there. Godwin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Godwin. Godwin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCarthy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCarthy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1##SUB2# Godwin working for a triangle but McCarthy defends it easily.
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Godwin can do to turn this around?#SUB2# Godwin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McCarthy sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2# Godwin has his foot on McCarthy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCarthy works his way back into a safe position though. McCarthy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2# Godwin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McCarthy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. The fighters circling - McCarthy throws out the jab but it was never going to land. McCarthy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Godwin. Godwin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Godwin fails to land with a series of punches.
Godwin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Janko Godwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# McCarthy missing with a left hand there. Godwin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Godwin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. McCarthy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Godwin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#TD# McCarthy drives through with a takedown into guard. Godwin wants to sweep but no luck. McCarthy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. McCarthy won't allow Godwin to sweep him here. #SUB2# Godwin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCarthy defends it easily. McCarthy controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4##SUB2# Godwin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCarthy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCarthy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2# Godwin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCarthy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Godwin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCarthy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCarthy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight! Cormac McCarthy showed his dominance in that final round. Well McCarthy 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 30:27 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27 Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac McCarthy! Cormac McCarthy thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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