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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SAFO 62 Marston v Frost
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1# Stone avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Stone connects with a nice looking jab.
Iva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Iva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Iva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stone tries to avoid it but Iva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stone to the ground. Stone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2# Stone shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Iva's guard. Stone is working Iva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Stone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB# Iva throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Stone escapes and throws Iva's legs to the side, diving into side control! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Iva is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1# Iva is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Iva is looking for a sweep. Stone wants to control but Iva is keeping him busy. Stone tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Stone scores with a couple of short elbows. Stone scoring with punches and elbows. Iva is looking for a sweep.#T2# Stone creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#ROC2# Iva is rocked!#SUB2# Stone is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Iva looks calm but he's in trouble here. Stone gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Iva is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Stone lets go of the hold and Iva can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Stone! Ben Stone decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
SAFO 62 Marston v Frost
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1# Barker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Ramathorn counters with a straight right hand. Horrible takedown attempt by Barker or perhaps it was just good defense by Ramathorn, which made it look bad. Barker throws a leg kick and Ramathorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL# Barker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Barker stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ramathorn avoids it. Barker wants to stall.
Barker misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1# Ramathorn stops a takedown attempt from Barker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Barker. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ramathorn avoids the elbow strike from Barker, against the cage.
#BC2# Ramathorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Barker misses with a takedown and Ramathorn counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2# Barker is rocked! Barker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ramathorn counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricky Ramathorn!
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Event:
SAFO 59
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1##CL# Aldo has closed the distance and engaged Ramathorn in a clinch.
Aldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramathorn blocking some punches.
Aldo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Ramathorn tries to circle away but Aldo has him pinned against the cage. Aldo misses with a punch to the body.
Aldo throws a head punch that misses. Stalling in the clinch from Ramathorn.
Ramathorn misses with a hook from the clinch. Aldo working some nice short punches in the clinch. Aldo throws a head punch that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A bit of stalling here from Aldo.
#BC2# Ramathorn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Aldo throws a series of punches but Ramathorn moves out of range. Aldo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ramathorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1# Aldo looks to land a right hand but Ramathorn moved out of range. Ramathorn is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Aldo tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Ramathorn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL# Aldo moves into the clinch. Ramathorn blocks an uppercut.
Ramathorn blocking some punches.
#T2# Ramathorn blocks an elbow strike. Ramathorn working aggressively here.
Ramathorn just leaning against Aldo, taking a breather. Aldo keeps control of Ramathorn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC# Aldo manages to break the clinch.
Ramathorn swats away the attempt to clinch by Aldo. Ramathorn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Ramathorn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3##CL# Aldo rushes Ramathorn and presses him up against the cage. Aldo slowing the pace effectively. Ramathorn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Aldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Aldo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ramathorn backwards. Aldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramathorn uses good head movement to avoid it. Aldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ramathorn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Ramathorn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aldo being controlled against the cage.#T4# Aldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramathorn. Aldo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ramathorn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aldo misses with the head strike.
Aldo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ramathorn up against the cage. Aldo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramathorn. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ramathorn as Aldo tries to tie him up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
KJ Aldo dominated that round. That's time! Aldo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramathorn paws at him with a jab and circles away. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ramathorn! But no joy. Aldo tries to clinch but Ramathorn moves away and Ramathorn counters with a stiff right hand. Aldo thuds a left hand into Ramathorn's body.#CL# Aldo gets in close and instigates a clinch. Ramathorn avoiding damage as Aldo throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aldo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Aldo. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramathorn. A head punch on the inside from Ramathorn fails to land. Aldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramathorn uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Aldo lands with a short shot to the head. Aldo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramathorn can do to turn this around? Ramathorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ramathorn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2# Ramathorn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Aldo clinches up with Ramathorn and pushes him back against the cage. Ramathorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ramathorn letting Aldo take a breather here. Aldo pushes Ramathorn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Ramathorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2# A short right from Ramathorn. Ramathorn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The referee calls for Aldo to work.
Ramathorn avoiding damage as Aldo throws knees to the body.
Aldo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aldo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Aldo misses with a hook from the clinch. Aldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Aldo misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3# Aldo misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Ramathorn's face as he tries to break the clinch. Aldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramathorn uses good head movement to avoid it. Ramathorn blocks an uppercut.
Ramathorn misses with the head strike.
Ramathorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramathorn. Aldo trying to land knees to the body.
Aldo misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC# Aldo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Aldo clinches up against the cage.#T4# Aldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramathorn uses good head movement to avoid it. Aldo trying to land knees to the body.
Ramathorn avoiding damage as Aldo throws knees to the body.
Aldo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Aldo throws a head punch that misses. A bit of stalling here from Ramathorn.
Ramathorn slows down the pace here.
Aldo stalls. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A head punch on the inside from Aldo fails to land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
KJ Aldo 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# Aldo looks to clinch and Ramathorn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Aldo tries to clinch up. Ramathorn throws out a counter right but Aldo avoids it with no problem. KJ Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Aldo wants to clinch. Ramathorn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Aldo rushes Ramathorn and presses him up against the cage.#T1# Ramathorn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Come on Aldo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ramathorn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Aldo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A bit of stalling here from Aldo.
Aldo stalls. KJ Aldo has scored more points in the clinch so far. Aldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramathorn uses good head movement to avoid it. Aldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramathorn. #T2# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramathorn. Ramathorn has a couple of punches blocked by Aldo.
Aldo 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. Ramathorn blocking some punches.
Aldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramathorn uses good head movement to avoid it. Aldo wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch on the inside from Aldo fails to land. Aldo misses with a short punch on the inside. Aldo is looking to control Ramathorn's arms but Ramathorn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aldo has his back to the cage. Aldo has a couple of punches blocked by Ramathorn.
Ramathorn scores with an uppercut up the middle. Aldo blocking some punches.
Aldo lands a left hand.
#T3# Ramathorn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Aldo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ramathorn avoids it.#BC2# Ramathorn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Aldo clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aldo throws an elbow but misses. Aldo misses with some punches.
#BC2# Ramathorn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Aldo wants to clinch and Ramathorn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4# Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ramathorn swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ramathorn now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Ramathorn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aldo tries to clinch up but Ramathorn circles away and keeps his distance. Ramathorn throws out a counter right but Aldo avoids it with no problem. Aldo tries to clinch but Ramathorn moves out of range. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL# Aldo clinches up with Ramathorn and pushes him back against the cage. Ricky Ramathorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! KJ Aldo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A head punch blocked on the inside by Aldo.
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 KJ Aldo. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aldo, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... KJ Aldo!
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Event:
SAFO 58 Frost v IsMore II
Date: May 06, 2020 |
#R1##CL2# Behar has Barker up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Behar scores with a nice short uppercut. Nice body punch from Behar. Behar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barker goes for a takedown attempt but Behar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Behar lands with a nice body punch. A telegraphed right hand from Behar misses the target. Barker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Horrible takedown attempt by Barker or perhaps it was just good defense by Behar, which made it look bad. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barker moves away from the strike by Behar. Behar connects with a jab. Barker throws a head kick that misses. #CL# Barker closes the distance and clinches. #T1# Behar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Behar lands a nice shot to the body. Barker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Behar just stands there and leans against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Barker. That's going to take a lot out of him. Behar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Behar will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barker up against the cage. Barker throws an elbow that misses.
Behar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barker backwards. Behar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Behar scores with a shot to the side of Barker's head. Behar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2# Barker is rocked! Behar lands a nice shot to the body. Oh Barker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Behar is leaning against Barker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Behar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barker or not. Barker is breathing heavily. Behar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Still in the clinch, Behar scores with a nice short uppercut. Behar has Barker pushed against the cage. Behar is leaning against Barker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2# Behar pushes Barker against the cage. Behar is working some dirty boxing. Behar pushes off with a quick right hook! Barker goes down! Barker tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Behar moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Behar! A determined Jason Behar didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
SAFO 57 Randleman v Flexy
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1# Jacobs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Volkanovski moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Volkanovski throws a fast counter high kick but Jacobs manages to duck under it in time. Jacobs scores with a hook to the body. Volkanovski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Jon Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Volkanovski has closed the distance and engaged Jacobs in a clinch.
We've been informed that Volkanovski has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Volkanovski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jacobs backwards. Volkanovski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jacobs throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkanovski. A left hand lands to the body for Volkanovski.
Volkanovski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Jacobs is looking to break free of the clinch but Volkanovski has double underhooks. #BC# Jacobs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jacobs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2# Volkanovski darts in and clinches Jacobs up against the cage. Volkanovski is stalling here.
Jacobs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Volkanovski blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jacobs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Volkanovski on the inside. Volkanovski lands with a light punch inside. Volkanovski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1# Good body shot from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Jacobs is trying to break the clinch but Volkanovski is controlling him. Jacobs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Volkanovski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacobss head. Jacobs is trying to break the clinch but Volkanovski is controlling him. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Volkanovski. Jacobs is breathing heavily. Jacobs can't break the clinch.
Volkanovski lands with a short shot to the head. Volkanovski digs a right hand into Jacobs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jacobs's gas tank. Jacobs misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Volkanovski. Volkanovski scores with a nice hook to the head. A short left from Volkanovski. Volkanovski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The referee calls for Volkanovski to work.
Volkanovski gets through Jacobs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Volkanovski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jacobs or not. Volkanovski lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2# Jacobs is rocked!#T2# Jacobs is trying to maintain a safe position but Volkanovski gets an underhook and turns Jacobs into the cage. Volkanovski is working Jacobs over against the cage. A short right from Volkanovski. A right handed body shot lands from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski working some nice short punches in the clinch. Volkanovski lands a body punch in the clinch. Volkanovski works on Jacobs's body with a couple of short punches. Volkanovski scores with an uppercut up the middle. Volkanovski lands an uppercut. Volkanovski lands a nice shot to the body. A body shot lands from Volkanovski.
#KD2# Volkanovski drops Jacobs onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jacobs is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Oh Jacobs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Volkanovski throws a big uppercut that drops Jacobs! More strikes from Volkanovski and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jacobs lies dazed against the cage as Volkanovski celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandar Volkanovski! Aleksandar Volkanovski decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
SAFO 56 Mendoza v Anderson
Date: Apr 28, 2020 |
#R1# Sklar shoots and misses and Ramathorn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Sklar tries to clinch up but Ramathorn circles away and keeps his distance. Sklar fails in his attempt to clinch. Ramathorn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Ramathorn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramathorn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Sklar misses with a body punch
and Ramathorn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2# Sklar is rocked! A looping hook to the body misses from Sklar. Ramathorn does a little dance to reset his feet. Ramathorn unleashes a big counter combination but Sklar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Oh Sklar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Sklar misses with a hook to the body
and Ramathorn counters with a right hand to the body. Sklar misses with a double jab
and Ramathorn counters with a right hand from hell and Sklar is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricky Ramathorn!
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Event:
SAFO 55 Jovanovic v Lucroy
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1##TD2# Kingsmill closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Iva to the mat! Iva manages to get full guard. Iva keeping moving, preventing Kingsmill from controlling successfully. Iva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kingsmill's guard. #REVR# Kingsmill really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Iva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Kingsmill tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kingsmill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Iva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Kingsmill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Iva throws a strike but Kingsmill rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Iva is on top in guard.
#REVR# Kingsmill wants to sweep here but Iva controlling him for the moment. Kingsmill wants to get back to his feet but Iva is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Iva chips away with some ground and pound.#T1# Kingsmill is trying to control the position but Iva postures up. Iva passes Kingsmill's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB# Iva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Kingsmill trying to hold on to Iva's head to control him but Iva postures up.
Kingsmill tries to roll over but Iva keeps him under control. Iva passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB# Iva has isolated one of Kingsmill's arms. Kingsmill looking to fight him off but Iva twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sal Iva!
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Event:
SAFO 51
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1##TD# Stone scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Stone controls the position from side control. Bonita taking a bit of punishment here - Stone scoring with strikes. Stone lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bonita down.
#SUB# Stone swings around for an armbar but Bonita sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Stone's guard. Stone keeping moving, preventing Bonita from controlling successfully. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stone holds on and takes a little breather. Stone tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Stone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB# Stone looking for a triangle here. Bonita is fighting it but it looks tight! Stone pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bonita is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ben Stone! A determined Ben Stone didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
SAFO 50: Kong vs Namasuzuki
Date: Apr 02, 2020 |
#R1# Iva tries for a takedown but Cru circles away easily and Cru counters with a nice leg kick. Cru connects with an inside leg kick. Cru lands a right hook to the body.
Cru lands with an overhand left. Iva throws a right hand that misses
#KD# and Cru counters with a nice right hand that sends Iva toppling to the canvas! Iva scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cru finish him?!#ROC# Iva is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Iva tries to clinch but Cru moves away and Cru rattles Iva with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Iva tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Cru dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Iva stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Che Von Cru! Che Von Cru spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
SAFO 47 IsMore v Emelianegro
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1# No joy there for Seneca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jacobs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jacobs thuds his right hand into Seneca's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. A jab from Jacobs finds it's way through Seneca's defenses. Seneca lands a nice shot that snaps Jacobs's head back.
Jacobs avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Seneca throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Seneca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jacobs. Jacobs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jacobs misses with a straight left. Seneca steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Seneca scores with a jab to the jaw. This has been an exciting period of action! Jacobs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#KD2# Seneca catches Jacobs napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Jacobs to the canvas!
#ROC2# Jacobs is rocked! We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Seneca accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Oh Jacobs is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Seneca arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Jacobs's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lucius Seneca! Lucius Seneca bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
SAFO 46 Jovanovic vs Bailey
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1# Gruber uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Gruber keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A cross from Gruber lands. Gruber looks to land a combination but Iva avoids it well. Gruber turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Iva shoots in but Gruber avoids the takedown attempt easily. Gruber throws a low kick, looking for Iva's leg but Iva calmly moves out of range. Iva tries to score with a low kick but Gruber moves his leg out of the way. Gruber is looking for the big counter here. Good shot there by Gruber. Gruber misses with a two punch combination.
Gruber scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Iva shoots for a takedown but Gruber saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gruber.
Gruber is looking to slow Iva down with leg kicks. Gruber scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Gruber stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sal Iva. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice body kick there by Gruber. Iva tried to score with a low kick but Gruber checks it. Gruber connects with the punch. Gruber lands a right hook to the body.
Gruber keeps the fight on the outside.#T1# Gruber fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Gruber lands a head shot. Iva fails with a takedown attempt. Gruber has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. A good leg kick by Gruber. Gruber connects with a body shot. Iva pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Gruber displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC2# Iva is rocked! Gruber catches Iva with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Iva forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hans Gruber! Post fight, Hans Gruber took to the microphone: 'I've just begun fucking people up'.
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Event:
SAFO 45 Gracie v Hawk
Date: Mar 13, 2020 |
#R1# No luck with that takedown attempt from Grestch. It seemed like Ramathorn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Grestch shoots and misses enabling Ramathorn to counter with a crisp jab. Grestch has his takedown stuffed letting Ramathorn counter with a right hand. #ROC2# Grestch is rocked! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Grestch. That's going to take a lot out of him. Grestch has his takedown stuffed and Ramathorn counters with a lovely shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Grestch shoots in and bounces Ramathorn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Ramathorn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1# Grestch preventing the sweep. Grestch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ramathorn works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Ramathorn has Grestch pulled in close to control his posture. Grestch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramathorn is keeping the position for now. Grestch wants to control from the top but Ramathorn keeps moving. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Ramathorn keeping full guard, as Grestch tries to pass. Grestch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Grestch is working hard here to advance position.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Grestch passes easily into side control. Nice work. Grestch is looking to take a break and control but Ramathorn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB# Grestch looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB# Grestch is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Ramathorn is trying to escape and Grestch transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Ramathorn is forced to tap! Nice work there by Grestch! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Grestch!
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Event:
SAFO 43 Kong vs Chunks
Date: Mar 05, 2020 |
#R1# That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bonita crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barnhardt - the referee stops the clock and Bonita gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barnhardt. Bonita manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL# Barnhardt clinches. Barnhardt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Barnhardt blocks an uppercut.
Barnhardt managing to block the knees to the body from Bonita.
Barnhardt scores with a hook to the body. Bonita taking a breather. A nice left hand lands by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt blocks an uppercut.
Bonita misses with a punch on the inside.
Barnhardt has Bonita pressed against the cage.
Barnhardt lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barnhardt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bonita blocks it with crossed arms. Barnhardt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bonita or not. #BC# Barnhardt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Barnhardt closes the distance and clinches. Barnhardt pushes Bonita back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Bonita fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1# Bonita tries to stall but Barnhardt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barnhardt tries to land knees in the clinch but Bonita avoids the damage to the body. Barnhardt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bonita backwards. Bonita working aggressively here.
Barnhardt tries to land a knee to the head but Bonita blocks with his arms.
A bit of stalling here from Barnhardt.
A right hook to the body lands for Barnhardt.
Bonita's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Bonita lands a left hand.
Barnhardt pushes Bonita back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Barnhardt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Barnhardt misses with a knee strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Barnhardt avoiding damage.
Bonita takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT# It looks like Isla Bonita has been cut. Bonita tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T2# Barnhardt slowing the pace effectively. Bonita throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnhardt. 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! Barnhardt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barnhardt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A nice right hand lands inside from Bonita. A short body shot lands from Barnhardt as the two fighters clinch.
Bonita looks winded! Still in the clinch, Barnhardt scores with a nice short uppercut. Barnhardt unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bonita lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. A short body shot lands from Barnhardt as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Barnhardt.
Bonita takes a knee to the side of the body. Barnhardt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Barnhardt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barnhardt working some nice short punches in the clinch. A shot in the inside from Barnhardt. Barnhardt lands a shoulder strike. Nice elbow from Barnhardt. Barnhardt lands with a short shot to the head. Barnhardt lands with a light punch inside. #T3# Barnhardt has Bonita pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Bonita is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Barnhardt - that's hurt Bonita badly! Oh, another knee lands and Bonita is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Bonita doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Ronnie Barnhardt! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ronnie Barnhardt made sure he mentioned Hot Spunk, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
SAFO 41 Marston vs Maximus
Date: Feb 27, 2020 |
#R1# Some wild striking there from Jacobs.
As Jacobs looks to move away, Holly throws a big counter combo but Jacobs just gets out of the way. Jacobs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Jacobs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holly momentarily.
Jacobs misses with a hook. Jacobs misses the jab. Jacobs looks to land a right hand but Holly moved out of range. Holly has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Holly there as he acknowledges the shot. Holly defending well as Jacobs loads up on a big left hand. Holly throws a right and a left that both miss. Jacobs has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Holly is landing a low percentage of strikes. Holly fails with a takedown attempt. Jacobs throws a series of punches but Holly moves out of range. Jacobs misses with a left hand and Holly counters with a left and a right that stings Jacobs. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Holly attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. A big left from Jacobs misses. #T1# Jacobs stuffs the takedown. Jacobs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holly wants to clinch. No luck with that takedown attempt from Holly. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Holly. That's going to take a lot out of him. Holly tries to close the distance and clinch but Jacobs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL# Holly drives through and clinches with Jacobs against the cage.
Jacobs stalling.
#BC2# Jacobs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jacobs scores to the head and body with a nice combination! A combination from Jacobs does no damage. Jacobs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holly was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacobs. Jacobs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Holly's hands.#T2# Holly moves out of range as Jacobs strikes. Holly takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jacobs throws a jab when Holly was well out of range. Holly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jacobs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Holly slips a jab from Jacobs. This has been an exciting period of action! Jacobs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holly sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jon Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Holly takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Holly avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Holly ducks under a wild hook from Jacobs. Holly throws a sloppy head kick and Jacobs moves out of range easily. Holly shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Holly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jacobs. Holly throws a lazy right hand but Jacobs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A little jabbing left from Jacobs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Jacobs throws a nice looking combination but Holly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Holly is looking to counter with head kicks. Jon Jacobs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Holly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacobs.#T3# Holly fails to land the takedown. Holly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jacobs throws a series of punches but Holly avoids them all with ease. Holly throws a sloppy head kick and Jacobs moves out of range easily. Holly fails with a takedown attempt from distance. A slow jab from Jacobs misses its intended target. Holly takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jacobs throws the left hand but Holly avoids the punch easily. Jacobs throws a series of punches but Holly avoids them all with ease. #CL# Holly clinches with his opponent.
Jacobs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Jacobs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holly's efforts to push away.#BC2# Jacobs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4##TD# Holly shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jacobs napping and manages to drive through into side control! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jacobs manages to get back to half guard. Holly is looking to stall here but Jacobs recovers full guard. #SU# Holly gets to his feet - Jacobs follows without any prompting. Jacobs throws a looping overhand right but Holly ducks down to avoid it. Jacobs throws a hook but Holly avoids it easily. Holly shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jacobs sprawls well. Jacobs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Holly gets slowly back to his feet. Jacobs looks like he wants to counter punch here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jacobs dominated that round. That's time! Holly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Holly slips under a jab from Jacobs. Holly takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jacobs throws a series of punches but Holly moves out of range. Holly quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Jacobs misses with a combination
and Holly counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Nice shot lands for Jacobs. Jacobs lands with a nice body punch. A jab from Jacobs misses. Holly checks the leg kick nicely there.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jacobs in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Holly moves in looking to clinch but Jacobs pushes him off. Holly shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jacobs but Jacobs pushes him off and we're back to square one. Holly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jacobs doesn't seem bothered though. #KD2# Oooooh!!! Jacobs has knocked Holly down with a huge combo! Jacobs steps away and waves a wobbly Holly back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2# Holly is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Roger Holly has been cut.#T1# Holly leaves his chin hanging out and Jacobs seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Holly crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Jacobs!
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Event:
SAFO 40 isMore vs Riverson
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1# Iva blocks a head kick by Pandu.
Iva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Pandu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Pandu is pressed up against the cage. Iva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pandu down to the mat. Pandu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Pandu throws a sloppy head kick #TD2# so Iva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Iva forces his way into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Iva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pandu has managed to free his arm - good work. Pandu is in trouble now - Iva has advanced to mount! Iva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1# Pandu prevents Iva from taking his back. Pandu is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Pandu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2# Iva is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pandu has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pandu! Iva trying to control the position here. Iva 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. Pandu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Iva on the ground.#T2# Iva has control of Pandu's left arm, preventing Pandu from doing any damage. Iva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Iva looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2# Iva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pandu is aware though and is defending well. Iva controlling Pandu's posture. #SUB2# Iva working for a triangle but Pandu defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Iva keeping moving, preventing Pandu from controlling successfully. #T3# Iva is pulling down on Pandu's head. It's preventing any offense from Pandu, at least for the moment. Iva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Iva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. More stalling from Iva. Iva works a leg free and moves into half guard. Iva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. It looks like Iva might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Pandu trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sal Iva dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Iva misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Pandu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Iva takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Pandu. Iva blocks a head kick by Pandu.
Pandu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pandu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Iva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2# Iva closes the distance and pushes Pandu back into the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Iva. Iva tries for a takedown but Pandu manages to get underhooks.
Pandu is trying to push Iva away but Iva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Pandu is trying to stall.
Iva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A frustrated look appears on Pandu's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2# Iva pulls Pandu into guard.
Pandu wants to control from the top but Iva keeps moving. #T1# Iva controlling Pandu's posture. #SUB2# Iva has his foot on Pandu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pandu works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2# Iva working for a triangle but Pandu defends it easily.
Pandu wants to control from the top but Iva keeps moving. #T2# Iva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Iva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Iva cracks Pandu with a solid left hand. Iva stays in close to Pandu's body and controls the position. #T3# Pandu keeping full guard, as Iva tries to pass. Iva controlling from the top position. Iva stops Pandu from standing up. Iva's corner is telling him to maintain position. Let's hope that Iva has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2# Iva gets a clinch. Pandu is trying to break the clinch but Iva has him pressed against the cage. Pandu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Iva has him pressed against the cage.#BC# Pandu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Iva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Iva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pandu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2# Iva works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Iva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pandu swivels though and keeps the full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sal Iva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Iva tries to score with a low kick but Pandu moves his leg out of the way. Iva ducks right into an uppercut from Pandu. Sal Iva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Iva gets tackled into the cage by Pandu. Pandu maintains the clinch. Iva has Pandu pressed against the cage, preventing Pandu from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Iva prevents Pandu from breaking the clinch. Pandu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Pandu is trying to force a seperation but Iva has the dominant position. Pandu wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2# Iva has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pandu clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Sal Iva has got the better of the ground game so far. You can see the frustration on Pandu's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Iva tightening his grip on Pandu, looking for the choke. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2# Iva working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T1##SUB2# Iva looking to break Pandu's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pandu remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Iva will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Iva has the hooks in. Pandu is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2# Iva tightening his grip on Pandu, looking for the choke. #SUB2# Pandu is trying to defend against the choke here but Iva has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Iva Tightens the hold and Pandu taps out furiously! Iva displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sal Iva!
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Event:
SAFO 40 isMore vs Riverson
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1# Grestch doesn't succeed with the takedown letting Ramathorn counter with a right hand. Grestch fails with a takedown attempt. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ramathorn! But no joy. Ramathorn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. It seemed like Ramathorn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Grestch. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grestch with a lazy takedown attempt and Ramathorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Grestch tries for a takedown but Ramathorn circles away easily and Ramathorn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2# Grestch is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like James Grestch has been cut.#T1# Ramathorn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Ramathorn throws a counter combo. Grestch misses with a takedown and Ramathorn counters with a huge left! Grestch is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ramathorn isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Grestch from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ramathorn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Ramathorn!
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Event:
The Island Season 10, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020 |
#R1# Bonita is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Richardson . A slapping leg kick lands for Bonita.
Richardson looks to land a combination but Bonita avoids it well. #CL# Bonita has Richardson up against the cage in a clinch.
Bonita tries to land a knee to the head but Richardson blocks with his arms.
Richardson 's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Richardson 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Richardson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bonita lands a body punch. Richardson blocks an elbow strike. Bonita taking a breather. Bonita lands on the inside with an uppercut. Bonita holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bonita lands an elbow just above Richardson 's eye. Richardson looking for a takedown. Bonita dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Bonita. Richardson can't get the takedown.
Isla Bonita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moe Richardson .#T1# Bonita has Richardson pressed against the cage.
Richardson wants a takedown.
Richardson goes for a takedown attempt but Bonita pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Richardson tried to score with a low kick but Bonita checks it. Richardson fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Bonita just misses with a punch to the body.
Richardson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bonita misses the shot to the body. Bonita wants to clinch. Bonita has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.#TD2# Richardson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bonita to the mat! Bonita manages to get full guard. Bonita is trying to control the position but Richardson postures up. #T2# Richardson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Bonita keeping moving, preventing Richardson from controlling successfully. Bonita is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Bonita throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Richardson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Richardson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Bonita wants to improve his position but instead Richardson has moved into half guard.
#T3# The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Richardson lands a nice short elbow. Richardson is thwarting Bonita's attempts to control the position. Bonita is looking for a sweep. Richardson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Richardson 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. #SUB2# Richardson seems to be looking for submissions.
Richardson prevents Bonita from improving his position. Richardson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4# Richardson prevents Bonita from standing back up.
Richardson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bonita knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Bonita tries to get to full guard but Richardson has control of the leg. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2# Richardson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Bonita wants to get back to full guard but Richardson has passed into side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Isla Bonita will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Bonita misses with a straight right. Bonita throws the kick towards the body but Richardson avoids it.#TD2# Richardson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bonita's guard. Richardson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bonita's head. Bonita working a defensive guard here.
Richardson landing with the ground and pound. Richardson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Richardson won't allow Bonita to sweep him here. Bonita is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1# Richardson wants to control but Bonita is keeping busy and won't allow it. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Richardson can do anything to dispel that myth. Bonita missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Moe Richardson has got the better of the ground game so far. Bonita thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Richardson 's head. Richardson is not content to let Bonita control the position. Bonita looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Richardson regains full guard. Nicely done. Bonita postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Bonita is stalling in the full guard. Richardson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Richardson scores with a nice shot. Richardson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bonita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Bonita postures up in Richardson 's guard and throws a big left but Richardson blocks it. #SUB2# Richardson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bonita escapes and throws Richardson 's legs to the side, diving into side control! Richardson prevents Bonita from improving position. Richardson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Bonita thows a huge punch but Richardson dodges it nicely.
Bonita missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3# Bonita seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Richardson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bonita. Richardson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bonita is working away from the top position though. Bonita thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Bonita throws a strike but Richardson avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Bonita advances to half guard. #SUB# Bonita is looking for a kimura here.
Bonita throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4# Richardson controlling the position well. Bonita looks to land a strike but Richardson avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Richardson wants to sweep but no luck. Bonita throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2# Richardson looking for a guillotine here but Bonita defends easily.
Bonita throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bonita stopping the sweep attempt from Richardson . And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isla Bonita dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Bonita throws a quick inside leg kick. Bonita throws a body punch but Richardson moves out of range. Moe Richardson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Richardson slips a jab and a cross from Bonita.
Richardson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bonita throws a leg kick #TD2# and Richardson counters with a shoot takedown. Bonita fights it but they end up in guard. Richardson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Richardson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Richardson throws a strike but Bonita rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bonita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richardson is keeping the position for now. Richardson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1# Bonita looking to sit in guard and control but Richardson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Richardson scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB# Bonita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richardson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richardson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Richardson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Richardson wants to control from the top but Bonita keeps moving. #T2# Bonita working a defensive guard here.
Richardson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Richardson stopping the sweep attempt from Bonita. Richardson controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Richardson stopping the sweep attempt from Bonita. Richardson cracks Bonita with a solid left hand. Richardson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Richardson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3# Richardson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Richardson sitting in guard, not really doing much. Richardson trying to control but Bonita is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Richardson gets a double leg takedown into Bonita's guard. Bonita trying to keep a closed guard but Richardson is proving a slippery customer.
Bonita keeping moving, preventing Richardson from controlling successfully. #T4# Richardson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Richardson wants to control from the top but Bonita keeps moving. Richardson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bonita is keeping the position for now. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bonita tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bonita 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. Bonita is working hard here to advance position. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight! Moe Richardson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Bonita has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Moe Richardson ! Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Moe Richardson ! Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Isla Bonita!
Moe Richardson wins by split decision!
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Event:
SAFO 37 Russian Collusion
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1# Viitta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL# Viitta darts in and clinches Iva up against the cage. Viitta gets through Iva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Viitta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ivas head. Viitta tries a body shot but Iva blocks it.
Viitta lands with a short head shot on the inside. Viitta is defending well against a takedown attempt. I was talking to Viitta's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Viitta scores with a shot to the side of Iva's head. Iva tries to throw a body punch but Viitta avoids it by throwing Iva back against the cage. Viitta gets underhooks to prevent Iva's takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Viitta.
Iva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Viitta gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Heikki Viitta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sal Iva. Viitta lands with a short shot to the head. A hook to the body from Viitta.
Viitta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Viitta lands a left hand.
#T1# Viitta lands a body shot. Iva goes for a takedown attempt but Viitta pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Iva looks winded!#CL# Viitta has Iva up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Viitta.
Viitta lands a shoulder strike. Good body shot from Viitta.
Viitta lands an uppercut. Viitta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Viitta lands a shot to the body. Viitta digs a right hand underneath Iva's ribcage. Iva let out a lung full of air as it connected. Iva takes a shot to the head. Viitta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ivas head. Viitta lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Viitta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC# Iva is rocked! Viitta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Nice body punch from Viitta. Viitta lands a shoulder strike. Iva is still on wobbly legs! Can Viitta finish him? Viitta scores with a shot to the side of Iva's head. Viitta presses Iva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Viitta creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Iva's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Iva drops to his knees and Viitta pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heikki Viitta! Our winner, Heikki Viitta, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
SAFO 35 Kong v Schlaub
Date: Jan 19, 2020 |
#R1# Fratelli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shackelford.
Fratelli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shackelford. Fratelli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Shackelford throws a series of punches but Fratelli moves out of range. Shackelford with a nice cross. Shackelford throws a combination. Fratelli tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2# It looks like Sloth Fratelli has been cut. Shackelford throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shackelford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Shackelford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fratelli moves away. Shackelford throws a lazy right hand but Fratelli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Fratelli misses with an uppercut. Shackelford throws a body punch but Fratelli moves out of range. Shackelford throws a looping overhand right but Fratelli ducks down to avoid it. #CL2# Shackelford takes the fight into the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Shackelford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Shackelford. #T1# Shackelford taking a breather. Fratelli misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Shackelford - that landed with a thud.
Shackelford content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shackelford lands a damaging elbow. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shackelford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Nice elbow from Shackelford. A left hand lands to the body for Shackelford.
Shackelford stalling against the cage.
Shackelford is pushing Fratelli up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Shackelford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fratelli backwards. Shackelford gets underhooks to prevent Fratelli's takedown attempt.
Shackelford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fratelli. Shackelford cracks Fratelli with a nice body shot. Fratelli is breathing heavily. Shackelford lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2# Shackelford lands with a short head shot on the inside. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Shackelford holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Shackelford.
Fratelli takes an elbow to the forehead. A short uppercut from Shackelford. Fratelli being controlled against the cage. Fratelli takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC2# Fratelli is rocked!#CUT2# Sloth Fratelli's cut is getting worse. A nice left hand lands by Shackelford.
Oh Fratelli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Shackelford creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Fratelli's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Fratelli drops to his knees and Shackelford pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rusty Shackelford! Rusty Shackelford thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
SAFO The Next Level
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1# The fight stays on the outside here - Jun Fan looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Jab, jab by Jun Fan - just one landing. Jun Fan fails in his attempt to clinch. Jun Fan throws a leg kick and Ramathorn counters with a left to the body. Lee Jun Fan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jun Fan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Ramathorn unleashes a big counter combination but Jun Fan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Jun Fan scores with a head kick.
Jun Fan tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramathorn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jun Fan tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramathorn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jun Fan. Jun Fan tries to clinch but Ramathorn moves out of range. Jun Fan tries to clinch up but Ramathorn circles away and keeps his distance. A little jabbing left from Ramathorn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1# Jun Fan tries to clinch but fails miserably and Ramathorn counters with a straight right hand. Ramathorn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Ramathorn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Ramathorn throws out a counter right but Jun Fan avoids it with no problem. Jun Fan throws a sloppy head kick and Ramathorn moves out of range easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ramathorn! But no joy. Jun Fan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ramathorn. Ramathorn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Jun Fan tries to clinch and Ramathorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ramathorn avoids the head kick by Jun Fan.
Jun Fan throws a sloppy head kick and Ramathorn moves out of range easily. Jun Fan is looking to clinch. Ramathorn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A head kick misses from Jun Fan. Ramathorn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Jun Fan tries to clinch but Ramathorn moves away letting Ramathorn counter with a right hand. Jun Fan throws a body kick, spinning off balance enabling Ramathorn to counter with a crisp jab. #T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jun Fan closes the distance looking to clinch and Ramathorn counters with a three punch combo that has Jun Fan backing up. Jun Fan nods at Ramathorn to acknowledge the strikes. Jun Fan tries to clinch but Ramathorn is having none of it. Ramathorn looks like he wants to counter punch here. Jun Fan tries to clinch but Ramathorn is having none of it. Jun Fan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Ramathorn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ramathorn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ramathorn throws a counter combo. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jun Fan. A little jabbing left from Ramathorn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Jun Fan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramathorn looks like he wants to counter punch here. Ramathorn circles away from the clinch attempt and Ramathorn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3# Jun Fan tries to land a front kick but Ramathorn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. A little jabbing left from Ramathorn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Jun Fan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramathorn blocks a head kick by Jun Fan.
Ramathorn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Jun Fan lands a head kick. Ramathorn smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Jun Fan is breathing heavily. Ramathorn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jun Fan. That one must have hurt. Jun Fan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jun Fan wants to clinch and Ramathorn counters with a stiff right hand. A head kick by Jun Fan misses and Ramathorn counters with a stiff right hand. Ramathorn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jun Fan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T4# Jun Fan throws a head kick but Ramathorn moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jun Fan moves to clinch but Ramathorn breaks away and Jun Fan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Jun Fan throws a head kick but Ramathorn moves out of range.
Jun Fan tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD2# and Ramathorn counters with a crisp one two that drops Jun Fan! Ramathorn thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jun Fan to his feet! Jun Fan is in big trouble!#ROC2# Jun Fan is rocked! Jun Fan tries to land a body kick and Ramathorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ramathorn keeps the fight on the outside. Jun Fan looks to clinch and Ramathorn counters with a nice uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricky Ramathorn 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# Jun Fan wants to clinch and Ramathorn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Jun Fan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramathorn paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ramathorn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Ramathorn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Ramathorn avoids the head kick by Jun Fan.
Ramathorn throws out a counter right but Jun Fan avoids it with no problem. Jun Fan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ramathorn swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jun Fan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ramathorn follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Ricky Ramathorn seems to be getting the better of the standup. Jun Fan tries to clinch up and Ramathorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jun Fan tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Ramathorn counters with a lovely straight right hand! Ramathorn 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.#T1# Jun Fan throws a head kick that misses. Ramathorn throws out a counter right but Jun Fan avoids it with no problem. Ramathorn keeps the fight on the outside. Ramathorn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Jun Fan wants to clinch and Ramathorn counters with a nice uppercut. Lee Jun Fan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A head kick misses from Jun Fan. Jun Fan throws a sloppy head kick and Ramathorn moves out of range easily. Jun Fan looks to clinch #KD2# and Ramathorn counters with a nice right hand that sends Jun Fan toppling to the canvas! Jun Fan scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ramathorn finish him?! Oh Jun Fan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2# It looks like Lee Jun Fan has been cut. Jun Fan tries to clinch there but Ramathorn circles away.
Ramathorn throws out a counter right but Jun Fan avoids it with no problem. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jun Fan might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jun Fan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Ramathorn counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Jun Fan badly! He tries to strike back but Ramathorn puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Jun Fan out cold! Oh man, Jun Fan will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricky Ramathorn!
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Event:
ICC 14: Yoshioka v Behar
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1# Bonita ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov. Kozlov throws out a loose jab but Bonita uses good head movement to avoid it. Kozlov clobbers Bonita with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Kozlov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bonita's head backwards. Kozlov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#KD2# Kozlov lands a left and a right that send Bonita crashing to the mat, dazed. Kozlov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2# Bonita is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kozlov ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Bonita out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Evgeni Kozlov!
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