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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
ALLSTAR FINAL
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
#R1##CL# Sharipova gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2# Knapp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nice body punch from Knapp. #CL2# Knapp takes the fight into the clinch. Knapp has Sharipova pressed against the ropes, preventing Sharipova from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2# Knapp breaks from the clinch.
Sharipova tries to close the distance and clinch but Knapp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Knapp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sharipova sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knapp somewhat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sharipova doesn't succeed with the takedown and Knapp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Knapp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Knapp throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sharipova's waist but Sharipova gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knapp off to one side. Knapp looks for a takedown but Sharipova sprawls well. Sakulk Sharipova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donavan Knapp.#T1# Knapp goes for a double leg but Sharipova avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Sharipova continues to drive forward. Sharipova is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Knapp. Knapp swats away the attempt to clinch by Sharipova. Knapp shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sharipova as he jumps to the side. Sharipova is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knapp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2# Knapp closes the distance and clinches. Knapp jumps guard but Sharipova turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. Sharipova wants to break free but Knapp has control.
Sharipova drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Knapp gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knapp avoiding damage.
#T2# Knapp works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2# Knapp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Knapp rushes Sharipova and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Knapp looking for a takedown. #TD2# Knapp manages to pull guard.
Knapp being controlled here, momentarily. Sharipova postures up.
#T3# Sharipova won't allow Knapp to sweep him here. #SUB2# Knapp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sharipova defends it easily. Knapp really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sharipova. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Sharipova won't allow Knapp to sweep him here. #SUB2# Knapp working for submissions but it's allowed Sharipova to get to half guard.
Knapp tries to kick Sharipova off but Sharipova keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Sharipova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knapp keeps working. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Knapp trying to control but Sharipova postures up.
Knapp is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sharipova's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sharipova's back! Sharipova tries to escape the position.
Knapp avoiding Sharipova 's attempts to control his hands. Sharipova is breathing heavily.#SUB2# Knapp looking for the choke but no joy. Knapp controlling the position well here. Sharipova rolled but Knapp kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T5##SUB2# Knapp is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2# Sharipova defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Knapp's arms. Sharipova breaks Knapp's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T6# Knapp controls Sharipova momentarily but Sharipova frees himself. Knapp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2# Knapp has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sharipova is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Knapp. Sharipova tries to stand but Knapp is controlling his head. Sharipova trying to control the position but Knapp is working away. #T7# Knapp throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Knapp prevents Sharipova from improving position. Sharipova misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Knapp regains half guard. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Knapp wants to get back to full guard but Sharipova has mounted him! Knapp is looking to get to half guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Knapp can do anything to dispel that myth.#T8# Knapp tries to hold on but Sharipova pushes him away. Knapp wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Sharipova avoiding Knapp 's attempts to control his hands. Sharipova controlling well, preventing Knapp from escaping the position.
Sharipova not allowing Knapp to control his hands. #SUB# Knapp preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sharipova. #T9# Sharipova keeps control of the position as Knapp tries to break free.
#ES2# Knapp is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet. Knapp goes for a double leg but Sharipova avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Sharipova continues to drive forward. Sharipova stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sharipova wants it to stay on the feet. Knapp looks for a takedown but Sharipova sprawls well. Sharipova appears to be looking for a big counter. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Knapp is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sharipova sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Sharipova stuffs the takedown. Nice jab there from Knapp. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Donavan Knapp will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R2# Knapp shoots for a double leg takedown but Sharipova sprawls well. He's pushed Knapp's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2# Knapp takes the fight into the clinch. Knapp is looking for a takedown. Sharipova fails to pull guard.
Knapp is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sharipova is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knapp pulls him back up using the underhooks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Knapp manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Sharipova. Those never looked like landing. Sharipova doesn't manage to clinch there - Knapp circles away.
#T1# Sharipova takes a swing at Knapp's ribcage but misses. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Knapp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sharipova looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2# Knapp moves into the clinch. Sharipova tries to break the clinch but Knapp is controlling the position. Sharipova wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knapp has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sharipova is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Sakulk Sharipova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donavan Knapp. Sharipova is looking for a takedown. Sharipova tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knapp just stands there and leans against the ropes. Knapp tries to pull guard but Sharipova won't allow it.
#TD2# Knapp successfully pulls guard.
Knapp tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB2# Knapp is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Knapp trying to keep a closed guard but Sharipova is proving a slippery customer.
Knapp has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Knapp controls Sharipova momentarily but Sharipova frees himself. Knapp wants to stand up but Sharipova is controlling him. Donavan Knapp has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB2# Knapp escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sharipova gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Knapp lands a really nice looking cross but Sharipova seems unphased.
#TD2# Knapp changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sharipova looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Sharipova defending against the ground and pound. Knapp tries to stand but Sharipova controls the position and pulls Knapp into his guard. Knapp showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Knapp must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4# Sharipova trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Knapp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Knapp wants to pass the guard but Sharipova is keeping the position.#T5# Sharipova avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Knapp throwing strikes from guard but Sharipova blocks nicely. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Knapp tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sharipova swivels and escapes. Nice takedown defense from Sharipova. No joy for Knapp on that attempt. Donavan Knapp seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2# Knapp gets a takedown into half guard. Sharipova wants to control but Knapp is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T6# Knapp looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Knapp wants to stand up but Sharipova is controlling the position.
Sharipova might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Knapp is keen to just control but Sharipova is a slippery customer. Knapp tries to stand and escape but Sharipova is controlling the position. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup. Knapp sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2# Knapp rushes Sharipova and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T7# A short right from Knapp. Knapp tries to pull guard but Sharipova won't allow it.
#TD2# Knapp drags the fight down to the ground.
Knapp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sharipova is one step ahead there. Knapp keeping moving, preventing Sharipova from controlling successfully. Knapp is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T8# Knapp is continuing to stall. Knapp tries to land a sweep but no joy. Knapp has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Knapp keeping moving, preventing Sharipova from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Knapp working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sharipova doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sharipova manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Sharipova stuffs the takedown. Sharipova tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Knapp manages to circle out of the way. Knapp misses with a leg kick. #T9# Knapp lands with a straight right. Sharipova didn't see that one coming. Knapp lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Knapp darts in looking for a takedown but Sharipova gets double underhooks and turns Knapp into the ropes. Sakulk Sharipova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Knapp forces Sharipova back against the ropes and clinches. Sharipova prevents the takedown attempt.
Knapp scores with an uppercut up the middle. Knapp works on Sharipova's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2# Knapp manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Knapp goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Sakulk Sharipova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Donavan Knapp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2# Knapp gets a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Donavan Knapp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Knapp 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Donavan Knapp! Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Donavan Knapp! Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Donavan Knapp!
Donavan Knapp wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
ALLSTAR FINAL
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
#R1##CL2# Gladstone closes the distance and clinches. A short left from Gladstone. De Fuentino trying to land knees to the body.
#BC# De Fuentino manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Gladstone darts in and clinches De Fuentino up against the ropes. Gladstone scores with an uppercut up the middle. Still in the clinch, Gladstone scores with a nice short uppercut. A nice right hand lands inside from Gladstone. De Fuentino drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gladstone gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Gladstone. Gladstone lands with a light punch inside. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gladstone cracks De Fuentino with a nice body shot. Gladstone gets through De Fuentino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Gladstone lands with a short head shot on the inside. De Fuentino is breathing heavily. Gladstone lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#De Fuentino is rocked! Gladstone lands with a light punch inside. Oh De Fuentino is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1# Gladstone lands a big right hand that drops De Fuentino! The killer instinct kicks in and Gladstone finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Gladstone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor Gladstone! During a confident post fight interview, Conor Gladstone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ALLSTAR MMA: Yamasaki Vs Jones
Date: Oct 12, 2023 |
#R1# Bag doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2# and De Fuentino holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2# De Fuentino works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Bag is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. De Fuentino controls from within his opponent's guard. Bag looking for a sweep. Not yet Bag, not yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Bag looking for a guillotine here but De Fuentino defends easily.
De Fuentino slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. De Fuentino should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T1# De Fuentino stands up over Bag, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. De Fuentino seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bag 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. Bag working a defensive guard here.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. De Fuentino looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# De Fuentino shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU2# De Fuentino stands up and waves to Bag to follow him. #CL2# De Fuentino darts in and clinches Bag up against the cage.#TD2# De Fuentino gets control of Bag's arms and successfully pulls guard. De Fuentino will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. De Fuentino is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3# De Fuentino is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Bag is breathing heavily. De Fuentino prevents Bag from improving his position. De Fuentino content to control rather than advance. Bag is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. De Fuentino looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4# De Fuentino lands strikes from half guard. De Fuentino looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. De Fuentino seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. De Fuentino controlling the pace. Bag is looking to improve his position.
Bag knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Fuentino on the ground.#T5# De Fuentino is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! De Fuentino controlling the pace for now. De Fuentino connects with a bit shot that sees Bag covering up! More strikes from De Fuentino and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! De Fuentino is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marquez De Fuentino! |
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Event:
ALLSTAR MMA: Yamasaki Vs Jones
Date: Oct 12, 2023 |
#R1# Sharipova takes a swing at Dozer's ribcage but misses. Sharipova is looking to land body kicks. Dozer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD# Dozer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sharipova napping and manages to drive through into side control! Sharipova tries to bench press Dozer off him but Dozer keeps the position. #SUB# Dozer is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Sharipova looks calm but he's in trouble here. Dozer gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Sharipova is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Dozer lets go of the hold and Sharipova can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wolfric Dozer! An intense looking Wolfric Dozer took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I squash Mario like bug! I see him talk trash, he complain I'm bigger, he complain I'm wrestler. He took fight both times, he lost both times. No more whining.'. |
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Event:
ALLSTAR MMA: DozerVsYamasaki 2
Date: Sep 12, 2023 |
#R1##TD2# Jones scores with a takedown into Sharipova's guard. Sharipova might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Jones stands and throws Sharipova's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2# Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sharipova is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2# Jones in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Sharipova is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gordon Jones! Gordon Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
ALLSTAR KT: Redfist Vs Dixon
Date: Aug 28, 2023 |
#R1# Phap Qui wants to clinch and Villanova counters with a nice uppercut. #CL# Villanova tries to keep at a distance but Phap Qui has taken the fight into the clinch. Phap Qui working hard to break the clinch.#BC2# Villanova manages to break the clinch.
Phap Qui tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD2# and Villanova counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Phap Qui onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.#ROC2#Phap Qui is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Phap Qui wants to clinch but Villanova slips to the side and Villanova counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ike Villanova! A very excited looking Ike Villanova made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
ALLSTAR KT: Redfist Vs Dixon
Date: Aug 28, 2023 |
#R1# Kennard moves to clinch but Harvey breaks away letting Harvey counter with a right hand. Kennard wants to clinch and Harvey counters with a nice uppercut. Harvey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harvey tries to bum rush Kennard with a series of wild strikes but Kennard uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Harvey with a jab. Harvey feints a jab promting Kennard to slip. Harvey then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kennard slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Harvey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Harvey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Harvey getting the better of the striking in that exchange. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kennard tries to clinch but Harvey is having none of it. Harvey cracks Kennard with an open hand slap. Harvey lands with a straight right. Kennard didn't see that one coming. Harvey connects with the punch. Kennard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harvey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A jab from Harvey finds it's way through Kennard's defenses. #T1# Harvey lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kennard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Harvey is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Harvey works the jab nicely. Nice straight punches there by Harvey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Harvey. Kennard wants to clinch up but Harvey keeps it at a distance. Kennard ducks under a wild hook from Harvey. Kennard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. The fighters circle momentarily. Harvey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Harvey lands with a good body shot. Kennard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harvey finds it's way round the side to connect with Kennard's head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kennard tries a head kick but it misses.
Kennard walks into a stiff left hand from Harvey. Harvey scores with a nice head shot. Jab, jab by Harvey - just one landing. Kennard throws a body shot but no joy. Kennard walks into a jab. Harvey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2# Harvey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Harvey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kennard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. A left lands for Harvey. Harvey connects with a body shot. Kennard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Harvey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Kennard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harvey finds it's way round the side to connect with Kennard's head. Harvey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kennard at a distance.
Harvey feints a jab promting Kennard to slip. Harvey then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kennard slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Harvey lands with a hook. Kennard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Nice cross by Harvey. Kennard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kennard walks into a stiff left hand from Harvey. Kennard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Harvey jabs Kennard right on the nose. Kennard blinks but takes it well. Kennard is looking to clinch but Harvey is avoiding it.
Harvey throwing a counter right hand but Kennard manages to avoid it. Kennard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Harvey cracks Kennard with an open hand slap. Harvey lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Harvey. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alec Harvey dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Kennard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Kennard lands a right hook to the body.
Good exchange - Harvey coming out on top. A shot to the liver by Harvey. Beautiful body shot. Kennard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Kennard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Dilroy Kennard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kennard tries a head kick but it misses.
Harvey works Kennard's body with a nice hook. Kennard is looking to clinch. Harvey lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Harvey lands with an uppercut that bounces Kennard off the ropes and back into range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kennard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Harvey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kennard scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#Kennard is rocked! Harvey with a hook. Kennard is still on wobbly legs! Can Harvey finish him? Kennard tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Harvey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A counter left hand to the body from Harvey misses its target. Harvey connects with a nice looking jab.
Harvey scores with a jab. Harvey lands a really nice looking cross but Kennard seems unphased.
#T1# Kennard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harvey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Kennard tries to clinch up but Harvey circles away and keeps his distance. Kennard misses with a leg kick. Harvey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kennard can do to turn this around? Kennard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Harvey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Harvey scores with a nice head shot. Alec Harvey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kennard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Harvey scores with a jab to the jaw. Kennard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Harvey lands a slapping body shot.
Kennard is breathing heavily. Harvey lands with a hook. Kennard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his 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! Kennard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Harvey cracks Kennard with a good jab. Harvey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Alec Harvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kennard closes the distance but Harvey moves to the side and Harvey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2# Kennard wants to clinch and Harvey counters with a straight right hand. Kennard is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Harvey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kennard under the eye. Danga de danga de dang - Harvey scores with a four punch combination! Harvey lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kennard tries to clinch but fails miserably and Harvey counters with a lovely straight right hand! Harvey staggers Kennard with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Kennard looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Harvey is victorious!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alec Harvey! A relieved looking Alec Harvey 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:
ALLSTAR MMA: Hall Vs Locke
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1# Shoji lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shoji. Shoji tries to close the distance and clinch but De Fuentino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL# Shoji clinches. Shoji tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shoji will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning De Fuentino up against the ropes. De Fuentino is trying to force a seperation but Shoji has the dominant position. Shoji has De Fuentino pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. De Fuentino manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. De Fuentino is trying to break the clinch but Shoji has him pressed against the ropes. De Fuentino is trying to pull guard but Shoji has him pressed against the ropes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Shoji breaks the clinch.
De Fuentino tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Shoji manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2# De Fuentino shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - De Fuentino has eaten all the pies!#SUB# Shoji working for a triangle but De Fuentino defends it easily.
#T1# Shoji keeping moving, preventing De Fuentino from controlling successfully. De Fuentino is looking to work some ground and pound but Shoji has wrist control. De Fuentino won't allow Shoji to get back to his feet. Shoji 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# Shoji moves into full mount! De Fuentino won't be happy about that! #T2# Shoji landing punches. Shoji sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Shoji raining down hammerfists from mount. Shoji pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Shoji in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3# Shoji tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Shoji is in the full mount, landing strikes. Shoji lands a big elbow. Shoji tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Shoji working De Fuentino over with strikes here. #T4# De Fuentino is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB# Shoji looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. De Fuentino looks winded! De Fuentino is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB# Shoji is going oldschool here, as he tries to force De Fuentino to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so De Fuentino shrugs it off. Shoji takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. De Fuentino is working to get back to half guard.
Shoji controlling his opponent. #T5# Shoji lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB# Shoji working for a submission but De Fuentino is keeping him at bay. Shoji scoring with strikes but De Fuentino is staying in there. Shoji controlling from mount. Shoji landing strikes from the mount and De Fuentino is in trouble! #T6# Shoji sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB# Shoji wants to finish this one by submission but De Fuentino is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shoji. Shoji working De Fuentino over with strikes here. Shoji looking to finish De Fuentino with some ground and pound. This is bad for De Fuentino! Shoji controlling from the full mount. #SU# Shoji stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#T7##TD# Shoji shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Well, if Shoji is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Shoji'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.#SU# Shoji stands up out of the half guard. #T8# De Fuentino will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD# Shoji decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Shoji passes to full mount! De Fuentino takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Shoji lands a couple of good shots and De Fuentino has given up his back, trying to escape the position! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. What can De Fuentino do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T9##SUB# Shoji has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for De Fuentino! Can he survive? No! He's out! Shoji gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Akira Shoji! A victorious Akira Shoji 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:
ALLSTAR MMA: Hall Vs Locke
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1# Sharipova misses with a low kick.
#TD2# Sharipova looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bhate! Bhate sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Sharipova is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bhate has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB# Bhate looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Bhate looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Bhate looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Bhate looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Bhate has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bhate tries to get to full guard but Sharipova has control of the leg. Sharipova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1##SUB# Bhate looking for submissions off his back. Bhate works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB# Sharipova is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bhate has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Sharipova is looking to defend but Bhate has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Sharipova! Bhate pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Sharipova taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dharya Bhate! |
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Event:
ALLSTAR KT: Locke Vs Redfist
Date: Jul 28, 2023 |
#R1# Bravo swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Kennard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kennard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bravo sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2# Kennard closes the distance and pushes Bravo back into the ropes. Kennard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bravo backwards. Kennard lands with a right to the head. Kennard connects with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#Bravo is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like MacBeth Bravo has been cut. Kennard lands an uppercut. Oh Bravo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Bravo can't find room to land a body shot as Kennard controls the action.
Kennard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC2# Kennard breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Kennard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2# Kennard forces Bravo back against the ropes and clinches. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kennard stalling the fight.
Kennard taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kennard receives a warning from the referee for stalling. Kennard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2# Kennard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kennard connects with a solid leg kick. #T1# Kennard and Bravo are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Kennard throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Bravo into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Kennard knows it - he's on the ropes flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dilroy Kennard! MacBeth Bravo was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back soon.'. |
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Event:
ALLSTAR KT: Locke Vs Redfist
Date: Jul 28, 2023 |
#R1##CL# Al Din Kader gets in close and instigates a clinch. Al Din Kader lands a left hand that snaps the head of Phap Qui backwards. Phap Qui being controlled against the ropes.#BC# Al Din Kader escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phap Qui moves in looking to clinch but Al Din Kader pushes him off. Phap Qui jabs Al Din Kader to the body, keeping him at a distance. We've been told by Al Din Kader's head coaches at The Italian Job that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Phap Qui drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Phap Qui takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Donk. Al Din Kader catches Phap Qui right on the button with a cross. Phap Qui drops his hands momentarily and Al Din Kader takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL# Al Din Kader moves into the clinch successfully.
Al Din Kader has Phap Qui pressed against the ropes, preventing Phap Qui from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Phap Qui taking a breather. Phap Qui struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Din Kader controls his hands.
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! Phap Qui is trying to maintain a safe position but Al Din Kader gets an underhook and turns Phap Qui into the ropes.#T1# Phap Qui tries to throw a body punch but Al Din Kader avoids it by throwing Phap Qui back against the ropes. Al Din Kader lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Phap Qui or not. Al Din Kader is stalling here.
Al Din Kader is pushing Phap Qui up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Al Din Kader is stalling here.
Al Din Kader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC# Al Din Kader pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Al Din Kader fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Phap Qui, pushing him back against the ropes. Phap Qui is trying to push Al Din Kader away but Al Din Kader has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Phap Qui stalling in the clinch but Al Din Kader improves position. #T2# A short right from Al Din Kader on the inside. #BC# Al Din Kader breaks the clinch.
Mohammed Al Din Kader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Al Din Kader fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Phap Qui looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL# Al Din Kader forces Phap Qui back against the ropes and clinches. Al Din Kader tries to land knees in the clinch but Phap Qui avoids the damage to the body. #BC# Al Din Kader breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phap Qui tried to score with a low kick but Al Din Kader checks it. Phap Qui is looking to clinch but Al Din Kader is avoiding it.
Al Din Kader cracks a nice hook into Phap Qui's ribs. Phap Qui missing with a left hand there. Al Din Kader was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Phap Qui blocks a head kick by Al Din Kader.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2# Phap Qui closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC# Al Din Kader pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Phap Qui takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Al Din Kader. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Al Din Kader dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Al Din Kader ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Phap Qui wants to clinch up but Al Din Kader keeps it at a distance. Some wild striking there from Al Din Kader.
Al Din Kader lands with a kick to the temple. Phap Qui shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Al Din Kader swats away the attempt to clinch by Phap Qui. An attempted straight right counter from Al Din Kader misses the target. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Al Din Kader. Phap Qui shrugs it off though. Al Din Kader dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Phap Qui. That did some damage! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Donk. Al Din Kader catches Phap Qui right on the button with a cross. Donk. Al Din Kader catches Phap Qui right on the button with a cross. Al Din Kader scores with a nice head shot.#CL# Al Din Kader closes the distance and clinches. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Al Din Kader stalling against the ropes.
#T1##BC# Al Din Kader manages to break the clinch.
Al Din Kader tests Phap Qui's chin there with a solid looking shot. The fighters circle momentarily. Al Din Kader darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Al Din Kader scores with a jab. Phap Qui acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Al Din Kader is looking to slow Phap Qui down with leg kicks. #CL# Al Din Kader clinches up with Phap Qui and pushes him back against the ropes. Al Din Kader is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC# Al Din Kader manages to break the clinch.
Al Din Kader is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phap Qui can do to turn this around? Al Din Kader connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Phap Qui's hands. Phap Qui closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Al Din Kader dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Phap Qui. That did some damage! Al Din Kader scores with a jab to the body.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Al Din Kader lands with a thumping leg kick.
Al Din Kader feints a jab promting Phap Qui to slip. Al Din Kader then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Phap Qui slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC#Phap Qui is rocked! Al Din Kader connects with a quick right hand that sends Phap Qui tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mohammed Al Din Kader! A very excited looking Mohammed Al Din Kader rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1156 Round 1
Date: Jul 06, 2023 |
#R1##TD2# Sharipova feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB# Sharipova stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Greaves throws up his legs and catches Sharipova in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Sharipova tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Greaves! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gamma Greaves! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1156 Round 1
Date: Jul 06, 2023 |
#R1##CL2# De Fuentino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Davies is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2# De Fuentino wants the takedown. Davies is fighting it off but De Fuentino persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Davies's guard against the cage. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - De Fuentino has eaten all the pies! De Fuentino trying to control but Davies is working from the bottom. De Fuentino wants to stand but Davies has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Davies will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB# Davies escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Fuentino gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Davies is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Fuentino is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB# Davies looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Davies is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! De Fuentino has his hands clasped together but Davies extends and breaks De Fuentino's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Davies.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Delta Davies! |
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Event:
ALLSTAR KT: Griggs Vs Khan
Date: Jun 28, 2023 |
#R1# Kennard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snow throws out the jab. Snow connects with an inside leg kick.#CL# Kennard rushes Snow and presses him up against the ropes. Kennard is trying to force a seperation but Snow has the dominant position. A nice right hand lands inside from Snow. Snow throws a head punch that misses. Snow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kennard backwards. Kennard blocking some punches.
Snow working some nice short punches in the clinch. Snow misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Snow.
Snow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Snow lands a shoulder strike. Snow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kennard backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Snow lands an uppercut. Kennard blocks an uppercut.
Kennard lands with a short head shot on the inside. Snow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Snow throws a head punch that misses. #T1# Snow pushes Kennard back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Snow misses with the head strike.
Snow misses with the head strike.
Kennard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kennard blocks an uppercut.
Snow misses with some punches.
Kennard throws a punch but it's blocked by Snow. Snow misses with a hook from the clinch. Kennard looking to stall.
Snow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kennard backwards. Snow working some nice short punches in the clinch. Kennard is trying to break the clinch but Snow is controlling him. Snow lands a hook that snaps the head of Kennard backwards. Snow misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Snow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Snow misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC# Kennard manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Snow. #T2# Snow throws a series of punches but Kennard moves out of range. Kennard tries to counter by clinching up but Snow breaks away and moves out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Snow lands a leg kick that knocks Kennard off balance momentarily. Kennard tries to clinch up but Snow circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2# Snow clinches. Snow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kennard backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Snow. Snow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Snow throws a head punch that misses. Snow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snow misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Snow. Kennard misses with a knee to the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kennard blocks an uppercut.
Kennard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snow misses with some punches.
Kennard lands an elbow that stopped Snow in his tracks for a moment. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snow dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Kennard is looking to clinch. A chopping leg kick lands by Kennard. The fight stays on the outside here - Kennard looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kennard tries to clinch up but Snow circles away and keeps his distance. Snow scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Kennard tries to clinch there but Snow circles away.
Snow punishes Kennard's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2# Snow closes the distance and clinches. Kennard blocking some punches.
Kennard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Snow misses with a punch on the inside.
Kennard working hard to break the clinch. Snow swings wildly with an uppercut but Kennard uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC# Kennard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kennard tries to clinch but Snow moves out of range. #T1# Snow throws a head kick that misses. Kennard is looking to clinch. Kennard tries to clinch up. Kennard tries to clinch but Snow is having none of it. Snow throws a series of strikes that have Kennard backpedaling.
Kennard is looking to clinch. Jon Snow seems to be getting the better of the standup. Snow connects with a high kick. Snow throws a wild body kick that Kennard sees coming a mile off. A combination from Snow does no damage. Kennard tries a head kick but it misses.
Snow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2# Snow moves into the clinch successfully.
Snow swings wildly with an uppercut but Kennard uses good head movement to avoid it. Snow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A short right hand to the side of the head by Snow. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kennard. Kennard blocks an uppercut.
Kennard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. A head punch on the inside from Snow fails to land. Kennard tries to circle away but Snow has him pinned against the ropes. Kennard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snow throws a punch but it's blocked by Kennard. Kennard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jon Snow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Snow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kennard backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kennard. A head punch on the inside from Snow fails to land. Snow scores with a nice hook to the head. With the fighters up against the ropes, Kennard throws an elbow but misses. Snow throws a head punch that misses. A head punch on the inside from Snow fails to land. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snow 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Kennard throws a head kick but Snow moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Kennard. Those never looked like landing. Jon Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A big right from Snow misses. Kennard swinging wildly here.
Snow tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick from Snow, right into the meat of the thigh.
Snow scores with a jab. Snow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kennard.
Kennard doesn't manage to clinch there - Snow circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kennard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snow swats him away and circles back towards the center. Some wild striking there from Kennard.
Despite the aggression on Snow's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL# Kennard closes the distance and clinches.#T1# Kennard is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Kennard is trying to break free. A short left from Snow. A short right from Snow. Snow working some nice short punches in the clinch. Snow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kennard backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kennard. Snow throws a head punch that misses. Kennard blocks an uppercut.
Snow lands with a left to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snow. Snow lands a nice uppercut. A short right hand to the side of the head by Snow. A short uppercut from Snow. Snow misses with some punches.
Kennard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snow backwards. #T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A left hand lands to the body for Kennard.
Snow misses with a short punch on the inside. Snow lands with a left to the head. Kennard misses with an elbow strike.
Snow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Snow lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kennard lands a nice knee to the body. Snow lands on the inside with an uppercut. Snow has a couple of punches blocked by Kennard.
Snow lands with a short head shot on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kennard. Snow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kennard's efforts to push away. Kennard blocks an uppercut.
Dilroy Kennard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kennard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Jon Snow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Kennard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight! Jon Snow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Snow 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Snow! |
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Event:
ALLSTAR KT: Ryan Vs Loke
Date: Jun 05, 2023 |
#R1##CL# Nishiyama has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Nishiyama. #BC2# Phap Qui manages to break the clinch.
Phap Qui moves in looking to clinch but Nishiyama pushes him off. Nishiyama went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Phap Qui tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Nishiyama paws at him with a jab and circles away. Phap Qui misses with the body kick and Nishiyama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Phap Qui misses with a body kick.#CL# Phap Qui gets tackled into the ropes by Nishiyama. Nishiyama maintains the clinch. Nishiyama lands a body punch. #BC# Nishiyama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Phap Qui tries to clinch and Phap Qui takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nishiyama connects with a quick right hand that sends Phap Qui tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kurou Nishiyama! |
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Event:
FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R8
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
#R1# Calamari connects with a right hand. Phap Qui shakes it off. Phap Qui tries to clinch up and Calamari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD# Calamari darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Phap Qui 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. Calamari moves into full mount! Phap Qui won't be happy about that! Calamari lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Calamari is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Phap Qui can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Calamari working Phap Qui over with strikes here. Calamari lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Phap Qui hang on? Calamari scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Calamari tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1# Calamari looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Phap Qui covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valdo Calamari! A very excited looking Valdo Calamari rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CTMMA 24: Out With A Bang
Date: Oct 20, 2022 |
#R1##CL2# De Rossi clinches up against the cage. De Rossi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fujinuma wants to take the fight to the mat but De Rossi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. De Rossi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. De Rossi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fujinuma backwards. De Rossi lands a hook to the side of the head. A right hand to the body from De Rossi.
Fujinuma is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. De Rossi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A right hook to the body lands for De Rossi.
De Rossi is leaning against Fujinuma and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. De Rossi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short left from De Rossi. De Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fujinuma backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A right hand to the body from De Rossi.
De Rossi is defending well against a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hajimaro Fujinuma. That's going to take a lot out of him. An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Rossi. Fujinuma is breathing heavily. De Rossi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Fujinuma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Fujinuma takes a shot to the head. De Rossi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fujinumas head. De Rossi scores with a shoulder strike. De Rossi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fujinumas head. De Rossi lands with a short shot to the head. #T1# De Rossi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fujinuma backwards. Fujinuma has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De Rossi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Fujinuma is trying to drag De Rossi to the mat but De Rossi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Fujinuma is trying to drag De Rossi to the mat but De Rossi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. De Rossi lands a shot to the body. De Rossi digs a right hand into Fujinuma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fujinuma's gas tank. A hook to the body from De Rossi.
A short right from De Rossi on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by De Rossi. Fujinuma can't get the takedown.
De Rossi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fujinumas head. De Rossi lands a body punch. De Rossi gets through Fujinuma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. De Rossi works on Fujinuma's body with a couple of short punches. Fujinuma is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but De Rossi is defending well. De Rossi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fujinuma backwards. De Rossi scores with an uppercut up the middle. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. De Rossi lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2# De Rossi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. De Rossi works on Fujinuma's body with a couple of short punches. De Rossi lands a nice shot to the body. A right hand to the body from De Rossi.
De Rossi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fujinumas head. De Rossi lands a nice uppercut. De Rossi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from De Rossi. A short right hand to the side of the head by De Rossi. De Rossi pushes Fujinuma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. De Rossi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Fujinuma is trying to break the clinch but De Rossi is controlling him. De Rossi lands a shot to the body. Fujinuma is looking for a takedown up against the cage. De Rossi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Fujinuma tries to score a body lock takedown but De Rossi shows good agility there to stay on his feet. A body shot lands from De Rossi.
De Rossi lands with a light punch inside. De Rossi lands a hook to the side of the head. De Rossi lands with a short shot to the head. De Rossi lands a hook that snaps the head of Fujinuma backwards. #ROC2#Fujinuma is rocked! Still in the clinch, De Rossi scores with a nice short uppercut. Oh Fujinuma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3# De Rossi lands with a short shot to the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by De Rossi. Fujinuma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Fujinuma drops down looking for an ankle pick but De Rossi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fujinuma misses with a takedown attempt and De Rossi counters with a nice body shot. #CL2# De Rossi closes the distance and clinches. Fujinuma misses with a short punch on the inside. A left hand lands to the body for De Rossi.
De Rossi lands a right hand. De Rossi lands an uppercut. De Rossi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fujinumas head. We've been informed that De Rossi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. De Rossi lands a nice shot to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! De Rossi gets through Fujinuma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Fujinuma takes a shot to the head. A shot in the inside from De Rossi. De Rossi lands with a short head shot on the inside. De Rossi lands a hook to the side of the head. De Rossi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fujinuma backwards. De Rossi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fujinuma backwards. De Rossi presses Fujinuma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. De Rossi scores with a shot to the side of Fujinuma's head. De Rossi lands an uppercut. De Rossi working some nice short punches in the clinch. De Rossi throws a big uppercut that drops Fujinuma! More strikes from De Rossi and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Fujinuma lies dazed against the cage as De Rossi celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giuseppe De Rossi! Post fight, Giuseppe De Rossi stared into the camera and said 'Next time keep my name out of your mouth, for all that talk you did you should be ashamed of losing to me then to be honest. Know your place little English man'. |
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Event:
CTMMA 24: Out With A Bang
Date: Oct 20, 2022 |
#R1# Muwaitang throws an overhand right that lands on Ulfriksson's shoulder, as Ulfriksson tries to avoid the shot. #KD# Muwaitang drops Ulfriksson with a beautiful combination! Ulfriksson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Muwaitang is looking for the KO! Ulfriksson staying out of range there. Ulfriksson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Muwaitang on the wrong end of a nice hook. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ulfriksson moves away from the strike by Muwaitang. Ulfriksson only half commits to the counter leg kick. Sloppy strikes from Muwaitang. Those never looked like landing. Muwaitang lands with a hook. Ulfriksson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC#Ulfriksson is rocked! Ulfriksson is holding his hands too far apart here. Muwaitang throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Ulfriksson is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Saipam Muwaitang! |
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Event:
CTMMA 23: Kasai Vs Johnston 2
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
#R1# Muwaitang fails to land with a series of punches.
Muwaitang lands with a right hand. Lightning misses with a jab, cross combination.
A left lands for Lightning. Muwaitang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Lightning slips a jab from Muwaitang. Muwaitang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lightning counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Lightning connects with a body shot. Muwaitang misses with a double jab
and Lightning cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Muwaitang throws a big shot that misses. Lightning lands a really nice looking cross but Muwaitang seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Muwaitang misses with a straight left. Lightning dodges the punch combination from Muwaitang.
#CL# Lightning clinches up with Muwaitang and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Muwaitang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lightning throws a right and a left that Muwaitang avoids nicely. Muwaitang misses with a looping right. Lightning tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Muwaitang manages to circle out of the way.#CL# Lightning closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1##BC2# Muwaitang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Muwaitang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lightning. Lightning lands a nice looking body shot.
Lightning works the jab nicely. Some wild striking there from Muwaitang.
Lightning tests Muwaitang's chin there with a solid looking shot. Nice jab there from Lightning. Muwaitang throws a jab but it's blocked by Lightning. Muwaitang throws a right and a left that Lightning avoids nicely. Lightning scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Lightning 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Muwaitang throws a series of punches but Lightning avoids them all with ease. It looks like Lightning has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Lightning scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Lightning cracks Muwaitang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Muwaitang misses with a looping left. Muwaitang lands a jab. Muwaitang throws a hook but Lightning blocks it. Muwaitang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL# and Lightning counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2# With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lightning creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Lightning lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lightning creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2# Muwaitang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lightning fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Saipam Muwaitang has been cut. Muwaitang throws a hook but Lightning avoids it easily. Muwaitang throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Lightning to counter with a crisp jab. Muwaitang throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL# and Lightning moves into the clinch.#BC2# Muwaitang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Muwaitang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#Muwaitang is rocked!#CL# Lightning has managed to clinch.
Muwaitang is still on wobbly legs! Can Lightning finish him?#BC2# Muwaitang manages to break the clinch.
Muwaitang misses with a looping left. Lightning connects with a body shot that sends Muwaitang's belly button to the back. Muwaitang seems to have recovered his senses. Muwaitang looks winded! Lightning fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Lightning throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muwaitang throws a right hand that misses
#CL# and Lightning moves into the clinch.#BC2# Muwaitang manages to break the clinch.
Lightning lands a jab. Muwaitang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Muwaitang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Lightning connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2# Muwaitang manages to break the clinch.
Muwaitang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lightning moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Muwaitang 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. Muwaitang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lightning.
Muwaitang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Muwaitang throws a lazy right hand but Lightning sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Lightning slips a straight right by Muwaitang. Lightning's corner calls for a 1-2. Lightning obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Lightning throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Muwaitang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Muwaitang looks to land a right hand but Lightning moved out of range. Muwaitang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Muwaitang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Muwaitang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lightning sees it coming and avoids it easily. Muwaitang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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! Lightning displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Lightning avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4# Sloppy strikes from Muwaitang. Those never looked like landing. Lightning cracks Muwaitang with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Muwaitang falls to his knees and Lightning doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sindicious Lightning! During a confident post fight interview, Sindicious Lightning thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CTMMA 23: Kasai Vs Johnston 2
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
#R1##CL# Fujinuma drives through and clinches with Suzuki against the cage.
#TD# Fujinuma tightens his grip and picks Suzuki up, before dumping him to the ground. Suzuki manages to land in guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Fujinuma is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Suzuki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Suzuki has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# Suzuki wants to get up but he can't break Fujinuma's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB# Fujinuma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Suzuki defends well.#SUB# Fujinuma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Suzuki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Fujinuma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB# Suzuki is sitting in close to Fujinuma's body. Fujinuma has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Suzuki is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Suzuki is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Fujinuma.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hajimaro Fujinuma! In defeat, Hideki Suzuki stepped up to the mic, saying 'It is what it is'. |
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Event:
CTMMA 22: Kasai Vs Harvey 2
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1# Nice defenses there by Johnston. Johnston moves away from the strike by Muwaitang. Muwaitang throws a series of strikes that have Johnston backpedaling.
#CUT2#It looks like Martin Johnston has been cut.#CL# Johnston clinches with his opponent.
Muwaitang wants to break free but Johnston has control.
A bit of stalling here from Johnston.
#BC2# Muwaitang breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Johnston clinches. Muwaitang tries to circle away but Johnston has him pinned against the cage. Johnston prevents Muwaitang from breaking the clinch. Muwaitang tries to break the clinch but Johnston is controlling the position. Muwaitang tries to break free but Johnston pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Johnston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muwaitang throws a looping overhand right but Johnston ducks down to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Johnston closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Muwaitang tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Johnston manages to move to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Johnston misses with a head shot. Johnston 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. Muwaitang is trying to stand up. Johnston wants to control the pace but Muwaitang is squirming around nicely. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Muwaitang squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#T1##SUB# Johnston is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Muwaitang to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Muwaitang shrugs it off. Johnston punishing his opponent with strikes. #CUT#It looks like Saipam Muwaitang has been cut. Johnston misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Muwaitang really wants to buck Johnston off and get back to his feet. Johnston controlling the pace for now. Johnston sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Johnston is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Muwaitang can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#CUT#That has opened up Saipam Muwaitang's cut even more. Johnston thowing shots but they're missing. Johnston lands with some strikes.#ROC#Muwaitang is rocked!#CUT#Saipam Muwaitang's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Saipam Muwaitang's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Martin Johnston! A relieved looking Martin Johnston 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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