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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
CMMA 44 Barnes vs Salvador
Date: Oct 25, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Winchester tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance. Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winchester lands a jab-cross combination. Smith shoots in and drives through. Winchester sprawls well. Winchester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily. Winchester 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. Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Winchester misses with a series of wild punches.
Winchester defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith. Winchester lands a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Winchester as Smith shoots in. Dean Winchester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Smith.#CL# Winchester moves into the clinch. Winchester blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Winchester has him pressed against the cage. Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Winchester lands a body punch in the clinch. Smith looks winded! Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Winchester presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1# Winchester lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Winchester. Winchester scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head. The referee calls for Winchester to work.
Winchester lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not. Winchester lands a hook to the side of the head. Winchester lands a shoulder strike. A left hand lands to the body for Winchester.
Winchester lands a body punch in the clinch. A short right from Winchester on the inside. Winchester lands a body shot. A short right hand to the side of the head by Winchester.#ROC#Smith is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Winchester. Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Winchester finish him? Winchester misses with a hook from the clinch. Smith blocks an uppercut.
Winchester misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Winchester fails to land. Winchester works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches. Winchester swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. Winchester misses with a punch on the inside.
Winchester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith blocking some punches.
Winchester misses with a hook from the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Winchester. Winchester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses. Winchester lands with a left to the head. #T2# Winchester lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Smith to his knees! Winchester keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Winchester! In his post fight interview, Dean Winchester started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
WPFA XXXVIX: Cristos vs Bassol
Date: Oct 23, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Alliterez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhea.
Rhea walks into a stiff left hand from Alliterez.#CUT#It looks like Ross Rhea has been cut. Rhea shoots for a double leg takedown but Alliterez sprawls well. He's pushed Rhea's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Rhea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alliterez. Alliterez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. A combination from Alliterez does no damage. Rhea throws a push kick but Alliterez slaps the foot to one side. Rhea is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alliterez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Rhea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alliterez moves away. Alliterez misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A combination from Rhea does no damage. Alliterez lands with an overhand left. Rhea on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action! Rhea tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alliterez swivels and escapes. Alfredo Alliterez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Rhea.#T1# Alliterez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rhea in his tracks. Alliterez connects with a single shot there. Alliterez misses with a body shot.
Alfredo Alliterez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Alliterez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Alliterez throws a nice looking combination but Rhea bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Alliterez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rhea stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Rhea lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Rhea misses with a hook. Alliterez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Alliterez slaps away a takedown attempt from Rhea, before circling back to the center of the mat. Alliterez swats away the attempt to clinch by Rhea. Rhea looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Alliterez throws a shot to the body.
Rhea looks winded!#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rhea dodges the punch combination from Alliterez.
Alliterez misses with a looping right. Alliterez lands a big right hook! Rhea looks hurt but is still standing! Alliterez lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Rhea falls down and Alliterez dives in with a huge hammer fist! Rhea's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Alliterez runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alfredo Alliterez! During a confident post fight interview, Alfredo Alliterez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. Ross Rhea spoke after the fight, saying 'I had a tough training camp. Mis managed my energy '. |
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Event:
GDL 61: Donovan vs Mwekassa
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Roughneck with a nice cross. McFarland takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A shot to the liver by Roughneck. Beautiful body shot. McFarland throws a shot from downtown. Roughneck moves away and avoids it. McFarland looks to score with a jab to the body but Roughneck is just out of range. Roughneck feints a jab promting McFarland to slip. Roughneck then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McFarland slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Skippy McFarland has been cut. McFarland connects with a nice looking jab.
Roughneck scores with the left hand. McFarland knows he should have avoided that one. Roughneck slips under a jab from McFarland. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McFarland doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Roughneck lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McFarland at a distance.
McFarland throws a hook to the side of Roughneck's head but Roughneck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. McFarland takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Roughneck connects with the punch. A telegraphed right hand from McFarland misses the target. Roughneck looks to land a combination but McFarland avoids it well. McFarland avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roughneck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McFarland moves away.#T1##TD2# Roughneck looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Roughneck slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Roughneck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Roughneck lands a couple of elbows. Roughneck stands and throws McFarland's legs to the side, diving into side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McFarland can't do much from the bottom here. Roughneck throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2# Roughneck is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McFarland is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2# McFarland dodges the ground and pound from Roughneck. Roughneck working the ground and pound. Roughneck lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McFarland down.
Roughneck cracks McFarland with an elbow. That is naaassty. The strikes coming from Roughneck are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Roughneck in side control lands a decent elbow. This has been an exciting period of action! McFarland is not in a great position here, taking some shots. McFarland knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roughneck on the ground.#SUB2# Roughneck thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. McFarland can't do much from the bottom here. #T3# Roughneck scoring with punches from side control. A lull in the action here as Roughneck stalls from top position. McFarland on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McFarland tries to get out of the position.#SUB2# Roughneck in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... McFarland is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jared Roughneck! Our winner, Jared Roughneck, 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:
PANDA 29
Date: Oct 09, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mencken takes a shot right to the bread basket. Mencken goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Mencken takes one on the button.#CUT2#It looks like HL Mencken has been cut. Mencken falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cobra counters with a nice uppercut. Mencken misses with an uppercut. Cobra saw that one coming. Cobra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mencken. A shot to the liver by Mencken. Beautiful body shot. Mencken takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Mencken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobra.
Cobra looks to score with a jab to the body but Mencken is just out of range. Cobra moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Cobra throws a right hand that Mencken ducks under and follows up with a left that Mencken also avoids with ease. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cobra looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Mencken has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Power Shark Gym in the buildup to the fight.#CL2# Cobra clinches. Mencken dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC# Mencken breaks from the clinch.
#T1# Mencken lands a nice looking body shot.
Cobra lands a slapping body shot.
Mencken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cobra stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Cobra throws a sloppy body shot
and Mencken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Cobra pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mencken back to the cage. Cobra follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Cobra looks to land a combination but Mencken avoids it well. Mencken looks to land a body kick but Cobra moved away. Cobra throws a lazy uppercut
and Mencken counters with a straight right hand. A looping hook to the body misses from Mencken. Cobra does a little dance to reset his feet. Mencken throws a wild body kick that Cobra sees coming a mile off. Cobra on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cobra looks winded! This has been an exciting period of action! Mencken connects with a leg kick. Cobra takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Cobra takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Cobra jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2# Cobra takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Mencken looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#KD# Mencken sends Cobra crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mencken is motioning to the referee to let Cobra up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Mencken lands with a nice body kick. #KD# Mencken cracks Cobra with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cobra looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mencken finish him?
#ROC#Cobra is rocked! Mencken misses with a body kick. Cobra is still on wobbly legs! Can Mencken finish him? Cobra takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mencken's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cobra connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mencken scrambles back to his feet. Cobra misses with an uppercut. Mencken saw that one coming. Cobra seems to have recovered his senses. Cobra throws a right hand that Mencken ducks under and follows up with a left that Mencken also avoids with ease. A little feinted left hand from Mencken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. HL Mencken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mencken throws an overhand right that drops Cobra like a sack of potatoes! Mencken dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). HL Mencken! HL Mencken retains his heavyweight title! A victorious HL Mencken 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:
CMMA 33 MacLaughlin vs Ollila
Date: Sep 20, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rogan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Rogan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
#TD2# Rogan looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Rogan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Rogan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SU2# Rogan stands and steps away. Smith gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT#It looks like Mike Rogan has been cut. Smith shoots in and drives through. Rogan sprawls well.#TD2# Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rogan controls the pace.#T1# Rogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Smith is adopting a defensive guard. Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position. Rogan is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him. Smith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Rogan wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rogan is one step ahead there. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ralph Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rogan throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range. Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Rogan seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Smith shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Rogan is backing up but Smith catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Rogan covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Smith Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralph Smith! |
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Event:
PANDA 19
Date: Sep 11, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Von Ver Huevan slips under a jab from Cobra. A big left from Cobra misses. Von Ver Huevan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Ver Huevan lands with a right hand. Von Ver Huevan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Von Ver Huevan is looking for the big counter here. Cobra has been working on his boxing with his coaches at JAG Battle Gym in the buildup to the fight.#CL# Cobra darts in and clinches Von Ver Huevan up against the cage. Von Ver Huevan lands with a light punch inside. Cobra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a short punch on the inside. A right handed body shot lands from Cobra.
Cobra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2# Von Ver Huevan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Von Ver Huevan clobbers Cobra with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. A big right from Von Ver Huevan misses. Cobra misses with a few strikes there.
Von Ver Huevan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. This has been an exciting period of action! Cobra misses with a body shot.
Von Ver Huevan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1# Von Ver Huevan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Cobra lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#It looks like Magnus Von Ver Huevan has been cut. No joy there for Cobra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Von Ver Huevan throws a shot from downtown. Cobra moves away and avoids it. Cobra feinted with a counter takedown. Von Ver Huevan scores with a shot to the body.
Von Ver Huevan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Magnus Von Ver Huevan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Nice shot lands for Cobra. Cobra swings widly with a right hand
and Von Ver Huevan counters with a straight right hand. Von Ver Huevan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cobra to score with a decent uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice defenses there by Von Ver Huevan. Cobra throws the left hand but Von Ver Huevan avoids the punch easily. Cobra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Von Ver Huevan.
As Von Ver Huevan looks to move away, Cobra throws a big counter combo but Von Ver Huevan just gets out of the way. Von Ver Huevan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD# Cobra decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T2# Cobra working Von Ver Huevan over with strikes. Von Ver Huevan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cobra. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Von Ver Huevan wants to sweep but Cobra has passed to side control! Cobra throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Von Ver Huevan is looking for a sweep. Cobra happy to just control the position for now. Cobra working the head and body with strikes. Cobra working the head and body with strikes. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Cobra scores with punches from side control. Von Ver Huevan struggling a bit here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cobra postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cobra is putting a hurting on Von Ver Huevan here, landing some big shots from side control. Von Ver Huevan is looking for a sweep.#T3# Cobra wants to control but Von Ver Huevan is keeping him busy. Cobra landing strikes. Cobra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Von Ver Huevan keeps working. Von Ver Huevan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cobra. Von Ver Huevan manages to get back to half guard. Cobra prevents Von Ver Huevan from improving his position. Cobra thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Von Ver Huevan's head. Von Ver Huevan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Von Ver Huevan is trying to control but can't.
Cobra seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Von Ver Huevan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4# Von Ver Huevan tries to roll over but Cobra keeps him under control. Cobra thows a huge punch but Von Ver Huevan dodges it nicely.
Cobra controlling the action here. Cobra landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Cobra content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Cobra landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Von Ver Huevan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Cobra thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Von Ver Huevan's head. Cobra seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Von Ver Huevan is trying is best to control the position here. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cobra lands a nice short elbow. Von Ver Huevan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Von Ver Huevan is trying to get back to full guard. Cobra scoring with strikes to the body and head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Cobra dominated that round. The cut man is working on Magnus Von Ver Huevan's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Von Ver Huevan jabs Cobra to the body, keeping him at a distance. Von Ver Huevan misses with a two punch combination.
Cobra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kyle Cobra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A right-left combo lands from Von Ver Huevan. Cobra misses with a body shot.
Von Ver Huevan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cobra's hands. Cobra fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Cobra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Ver Huevan. Cobra misses with an uppercut. Cobra tests Von Ver Huevan's chin there with a solid looking shot. Cobra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Von Ver Huevan lands with a cross. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Von Ver Huevan lands with an uppercut that bounces Cobra off the cage and back into range. Von Ver Huevan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Magnus Von Ver Huevan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Cobra closes the distance and lands a one-two. Cobra jabs Von Ver Huevan to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1# Cobra shoots in and drives through. Von Ver Huevan sprawls well. Cobra misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Von Ver Huevan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Von Ver Huevan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cobra.
Cobra on the wrong end of a nice jab. Von Ver Huevan lands a right hook to the body.
Von Ver Huevan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a few strikes there.
Cobra defending well as Von Ver Huevan loads up on a big left hand. Cobra misses the shot to the body. #TD# Cobra shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Von Ver Huevan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cobra working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Cobra sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cobra accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Von Ver Huevan wants to stand and escape but Cobra is having none of it. Cobra scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Cobra postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Cobra throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Von Ver Huevan can do anything to dispel that myth. Von Ver Huevan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cobra working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Cobra trying to control but Von Ver Huevan is working from the bottom. Von Ver Huevan pulls Cobra in to control the position. Cobra lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Cobra 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. Von Ver Huevan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cobra is one step ahead there. Von Ver Huevan controlling Cobra's posture. #T3# Cobra makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Cobra stopping the sweep attempt from Von Ver Huevan. Cobra is working Von Ver Huevan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Von Ver Huevan looking to control.
Cobra scoring with some ground and pound. Von Ver Huevan trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Cobra trying to control but Von Ver Huevan is working from the bottom. Cobra throws a big right hand that misses. Cobra throwing strikes but missing. Cobra trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Ver Huevan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Von Ver Huevan trying to keep a closed guard but Cobra is proving a slippery customer.
Von Ver Huevan wants to stand but Cobra is controlling the position. #T4# Cobra lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Cobra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Von Ver Huevan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cobra is controlling him. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cobra accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Von Ver Huevan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cobra is one step ahead there. Von Ver Huevan keeping moving, preventing Cobra from controlling successfully. Cobra prevents Von Ver Huevan from getting back to his feet. Cobra with a nice head shot there. Von Ver Huevan has his hands on Cobra's head, controlling the position. Cobra throws a big right hand that misses. Cobra won't allow Von Ver Huevan to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Magnus Von Ver Huevan will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Magnus Von Ver Huevan's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Cobra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Ver Huevan. Cobra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Ver Huevan was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobra. Von Ver Huevan looks like he wants to counter punch here. Von Ver Huevan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Von Ver Huevan scores with a nice head shot. Cobra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Ver Huevan. Cobra misses with a few strikes there.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a wild body shot. Cobra fails with a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Von Ver Huevan stuns Cobra with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Cobra pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Von Ver Huevan moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1# A jab lands there for Cobra. Von Ver Huevan throws a jab but it's blocked by Cobra. Von Ver Huevan slips a jab and a cross from Cobra.
Danga de danga de dang - Cobra scores with a four punch combination!#TD# Von Ver Huevan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Von Ver Huevan keeping full guard, as Cobra tries to pass. Von Ver Huevan is trying to control the position but Cobra postures up. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Von Ver Huevan is on top in guard.
#REVB# Von Ver Huevan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Von Ver Huevan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cobra's guard. Von Ver Huevan forces his way into half guard. Cobra regains full guard. Nicely done. Cobra wants to sweep here but Von Ver Huevan controlling him for the moment. Cobra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cobra is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3# Von Ver Huevan trying to keep a closed guard but Cobra is proving a slippery customer.
Cobra wants to control from the top but Von Ver Huevan keeps moving. Cobra controls from within his opponent's guard. Cobra wants to control from the top but Von Ver Huevan keeps moving. Von Ver Huevan pulls Cobra in close to prevent any damage. Von Ver Huevan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cobra postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Kyle Cobra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Von Ver Huevan looking for a sweep. Not yet Von Ver Huevan, not yet. Cobra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Von Ver Huevan being controlled here, momentarily. Von Ver Huevan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cobra accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Cobra postures up in Von Ver Huevan's guard and throws a big left but Von Ver Huevan blocks it. Cobra lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Cobra controls from within his opponent's guard. Cobra with a flurry of punches that miss. Von Ver Huevan keeping moving, preventing Cobra from controlling successfully. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Von Ver Huevan holds on and takes a little breather. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Von Ver Huevan tries to land a sweep but no joy. Von Ver Huevan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Cobra pulls Von Ver Huevan in close to prevent any damage.
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 Kyle Cobra. I think Cobra 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Cobra! In his post fight interview, Kyle Cobra started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
GDL 54:
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McFarland throws a series of strikes that have River backpedaling.
#CUT2#It looks like Patrick River has been cut. River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McFarland stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River. McFarland misses with a hook
and River counters with an outside leg kick.
McFarland shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL# River drives through and clinches with McFarland against the cage.
McFarland throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but River blocks it with crossed arms. River lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. River pushes McFarland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. River works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River lands a nice shot to the body. River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McFarland. With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. River definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud.
McFarland is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but River is keeping busy.#T1# River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McFarland misses with a knee to the head. McFarland is trying to break free. A body shot lands from River.
McFarland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. River cracks McFarland with a nice body shot. River lands a nice uppercut. McFarland with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by McFarland.
River scores with a shoulder strike. McFarland misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD# River manages to pull guard.
McFarland wants to control from the top but River keeps moving. #SUB# River working for a triangle but McFarland defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as River holds on and takes a little breather. #T2# McFarland throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB# McFarland avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McFarland with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB# River is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. River controls McFarland momentarily but McFarland frees himself. #T3# McFarland wants to control from the top but River keeps moving. My spies in UnderGround BJJ & MMA inform me that McFarland has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McFarland throws a strike but River rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# River landing some decent shots from guard. McFarland keeping full guard, as River tries to pass. River is working hard here to advance position. River slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. McFarland keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully. #T4# River passes easily into side control. Nice work. McFarland can't do much from the bottom here. River is chipping away with strikes.
McFarland avoids any damage from the ground and pound of River. River tries to advance to mount but can't. River wants to control but McFarland is keeping him busy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick River dominated that round. The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Nice defenses there by River. River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McFarland can do to turn this around? River thuds his shin into the meat of McFarland's side. McFarland misses with a hook
and River counters with a stiff right hand. McFarland takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. McFarland chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
River walks into a stiff left hand from McFarland. River throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. River connects with a right hand. McFarland shakes it off. A big left from McFarland misses. It looked like River wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. River ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. McFarland sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. River lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. McFarland misses with a left hand and River counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. McFarland is breathing heavily. River takes a jab right on the kisser.
McFarland on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McFarland looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1# River scores with a hook to the body. McFarland takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Skippy McFarland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL# River rushes McFarland and presses him up against the cage. McFarland tries to break the clinch but River is controlling the position. Patrick River has scored more points in the clinch so far. River stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McFarland working hard to break the clinch. River working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#It looks like Skippy McFarland has been cut. River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A right hand to the body from McFarland.
A short uppercut from River. McFarland throws a head punch that misses. River pushes McFarland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. River pushes McFarland back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from River. River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. River lands a left hand.
#T2# River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McFarland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow. River digs a right hand into McFarland's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McFarland's gas tank. #BC2# McFarland manages to break the clinch.
#CL# River moves into range and clinches up with McFarland. A head punch blocked on the inside by River. McFarland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
McFarland struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
River lands a shoulder strike. McFarland tries to land a knee to the head but River blocks with his arms.
McFarland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! McFarland taking a breather. River misses with a punch to the body.
River lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2# McFarland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3# Nice body punch from River. Skippy McFarland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. River throws a shot to the body.
McFarland shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McFarland. McFarland is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
River connects with a body shot that sends McFarland's belly button to the back. River scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Nice body punch from River. River cracks McFarland with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL# River forces McFarland back against the cage and clinches. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A shot in the inside from River. #ROC#McFarland is rocked! River leaning against his opponent.
River lands a nice shot to the body. Nice body punch from River. River lands a nice shot to the body. River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4# A nice left hand lands by River.
River gets through McFarland's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. River pushes McFarland back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD# River jumps guard and drags McFarland to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB# River is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but McFarland frees his head nicely. Oh but River has switched to an armbar! McFarland is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Patrick River! After winning the bout, Patrick River thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CMMA 25 Warrior vs Oakley
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight right hand. Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith scores with a jab. Nurmagomedov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Tony Nurmagomedov has been cut. Nice shot by Smith. Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
letting Nurmagomedov counter with a right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A lazy left from Nurmagomedov finds it's target. Smith misses with a hook
and Nurmagomedov counters with a huge left! Smith is in big trouble! He's backing up but Nurmagomedov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Smith from any more damage. A dominating finish by Nurmagomedov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Nurmagomedov! Post fight, Tony Nurmagomedov stared into the camera and said '"Im not surprised mothaf*ckers! 209 baby WUT!!!" Left hand hospital, right hand cemetary.'. |
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Event:
Ash Pres: Little vs. UnEqual
Date: Aug 20, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Alliterez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alliterez moves away. Sloppy strikes from Alliterez. Those never looked like landing. Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Jake Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Alliterez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alliterez.
Alliterez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Alliterez swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Alliterez counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alliterez throws a jab when Smith was well out of range. Smith dips to his left and cracks Alliterez with an uppercut! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Alliterez throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely. Smith misses with a left hand and Alliterez counters with a left to the body. Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Alliterez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith. Alliterez's coach down at TZY MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Alliterez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Alliterez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith throws the left hand but Alliterez avoids the punch easily.#T1# Alliterez lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head. Alliterez misses with a few strikes there.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Alliterez.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Smith misses with a wild body shot. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alliterez. Sloppy strikes from Alliterez. Those never looked like landing. Alliterez dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Alliterez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Smith is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Alliterez throws a combination that misses and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alliterez thinking. Alliterez looks winded! 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! Alliterez misses with a shot to the body letting Smith counter with a right hand. Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing. Alliterez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it. Smith knocks out Alliterez with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Smith before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Smith picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Smith! An out of breath Jake Smith thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
PANDA 11
Date: Aug 14, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mencken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Cobra throws a big shot that misses. Mencken ducks under a wild hook from Cobra. Cobra misses with a shot to the body and Mencken finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Cobra throws a right and a left that Mencken avoids nicely. Cobra has been working on his boxing with his coaches at JAG Battle Gym in the buildup to the fight. Mencken throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Mencken thows a body kick. Cobra tries to catch it but that hurt him. Cobra is breathing heavily. Cobra throws a body shot but no joy. A jab from Mencken finds it's way through Cobra's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Kyle Cobra has been cut. Nice body kick there by Mencken. Mencken jabs Cobra right on the nose. Cobra blinks but takes it well. Mencken darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Cobra's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Mencken before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). HL Mencken! HL Mencken is the new heavyweight champion! A relieved looking HL Mencken 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:
Ashbourne Presents: Awakening
Date: Jul 27, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2# Jury takes the fight into the clinch. Jury blocks an uppercut.
Jury tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jury jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alliterez walks away with a smile on his face. Jury gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Alliterez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jury moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Alliterez throws a jab when Jury was well out of range.#CL2# Jury moves into the clinch. Alliterez trying to control the position but instead, Jury has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alliterez into the cage. Alliterez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jury is trying to pull guard but Alliterez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Alfredo Alliterez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bison Jury. Jury fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2# Jury pulls Alliterez into guard.
Alliterez won't allow Jury to get back to his feet. #T1# Alliterez tries to free his leg and advance position but Jury is retaining full guard. Alliterez stops Jury from standing up. Alliterez is looking to work some ground and pound but Jury has wrist control. Alliterez won't allow Jury to get back to his feet. #ES2# Jury is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Jury fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jury jumps guard but Alliterez stands there with Jury around his waist. Jury gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alliterez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jury is keeping busy. Alliterez wants to stall.
Maybe Alliterez would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much. Jury is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alliterez to keep the fight standing.#T2# Jury tries to pull guard but Alliterez won't allow it.
Jury tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alliterez just stands there and leans against the cage. Jury fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alliterez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2# Jury gets control of Alliterez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jury will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Jury working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alliterez. Alliterez stays in close to Jury's body and controls the position. #SU# Alliterez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Alliterez walks into a left hand. Jury throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Alliterez jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jury slips a straight right by Alliterez. This has been an exciting period of action! Jury misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3# Alliterez swings for the body but Jury moves out of range.
Alliterez slips a jab from Jury. Alliterez getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Jury lands with a nice combination. Alliterez backs away looking to recover. A swing and a miss from Alliterez. Alliterez swats away the attempt to clinch by Jury. A big left from Jury misses. Alfredo Alliterez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jury wants to clinch. Jury tries to clinch up but Alliterez circles away and keeps his distance. Alliterez misses with an uppercut. Jury saw that one coming. Jury fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alliterez manages to avoid it.#T4# Alliterez lands a head shot. Alliterez fails to land with a series of punches.
Jury tries to clinch up. Jury scores with a sloppy right hand. Alliterez should have avoided that one. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Jury moves into the clinch successfully.
Alliterez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jury has him pressed against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Jury. I was talking to Alliterez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Alliterez misses with the head strike.
Jury is trying to pull guard but Alliterez has him pressed against the cage. Jury is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alliterez to keep the fight standing. A short uppercut from Alliterez. Jury fails to pull guard.
Jury jumps guard but Alliterez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bison Jury will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Alliterez lands a jab to Jury's midsection. Jury dodges the punch combination from Alliterez.
Alliterez throws a body shot but no joy. Alliterez misses with a straight right. A jab from Alliterez finds it's way through Jury's defenses. Alliterez ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Jury staying out of range there. A swing and a miss from Alliterez. Jury throws a series of strikes that have Alliterez backpedaling.
Jury closes the distance looking to clinch letting Alliterez counter with a right hand. A slow jab from Alliterez misses its intended target. #T1# No joy there for Alliterez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jury misses with a wild body shot. As Jury looks to move away, Alliterez throws a big counter combo but Jury just gets out of the way. Jury looks to score with a jab to the body but Alliterez is just out of range. Alfredo Alliterez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Alliterez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Jury misses with a series of wild punches.
Alliterez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Jury looks to throw the jab but Alliterez is out of range. Jury misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alliterez.
Jury looks to score with a jab to the body but Alliterez is just out of range. Alliterez throws a lazy uppercut
and Alliterez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Alfredo Alliterez is winning the standup battle so far. Alliterez throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Jury colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Alliterez as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Jury is left battered and dazed whilst Alliterez and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfredo Alliterez! A victorious Alfredo Alliterez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. The defeated Bison Jury had this to say: 'Great fight, Monty! Let's have a TRILOGY! '. |
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Event:
GDL 50:
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Escalante's corner calls for a 1-2. Escalante obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Skippy McFarland has been cut. Escalante definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Escalante misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McFarland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. McFarland ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. McFarland throws a shot from downtown. Escalante moves away and avoids it. It looked like Escalante was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McFarland. McFarland lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Escalante tries a head kick but it misses.
McFarland misses with a straight right. Escalante connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McFarland momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from McFarland. Escalante does a little dance to reset his feet. A jab from McFarland does it's job there. A nice leg kick lands there from Escalante. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McFarland throws a series of punches but Escalante avoids them all with ease. McFarland throws a right and a left that both miss. Escalante swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McFarland blocks a head kick by Escalante.
Escalante throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. No joy there for McFarland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Escalante throws a head kick but McFarland moves out of range.
A jab from McFarland misses. #T1# McFarland misses with a looping right. McFarland takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Nice defenses there by McFarland. Escalante misses with a double jab.
Escalante throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McFarland on the side of the head. Escalante lands a high kick!
Escalante throws a series of punches but McFarland avoids them all with ease. Escalante throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Escalante digs a good hook to McFarland's body.
#KD# Escalante lands a left and a right that send McFarland crashing to the mat, dazed. Escalante thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#McFarland is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Escalante slips a straight right by McFarland. McFarland is still on wobbly legs! Can Escalante finish him? Escalante uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McFarland. Escalante sizes up McFarland with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#That has opened up Skippy McFarland's cut even more. Escalante lands a jab to McFarland's midsection. McFarland looks winded! McFarland drops his hands momentarily and Escalante needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips McFarland just on the top of the head. McFarland drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in McFarland - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vicente Escalante! Vicente Escalante managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CMMA 17 Branca vs Long
Date: Jul 19, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dawn misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut. Dawn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A nice combination there by Dawn.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Dawn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Smith goes for a double leg but Dawn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dawn continues to drive forward. Dawn misses the shot to the body. Dawn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing. Ralph Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Dawn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Demi Dawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Smith. Dawn throws a combination that misses enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab. #T1# Smith goes for a double leg but Dawn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dawn continues to drive forward. Dawn seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Smith looks to land a combination but Dawn avoids it well. Smith shoots in for a double leg but Dawn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Dawn, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Dawn against the cage but Dawn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Smith looks winded! A combination from Dawn does no damage. Smith with the counter takedown but Dawn avoids it easily. Dawn tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Dawn defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand. Dawn digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs. Some wild striking there from Dawn.
Dawn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time. #T2# Dawn misses with the combination.
Dawn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away. Demi Dawn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Smith throws a right hand that Dawn ducks under and follows up with a left that Dawn also avoids with ease. Dawn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith. Smith blocks a jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Smith shoots in for a double leg but Dawn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Nice takedown defense from Dawn. No joy for Smith on that attempt. Nice takedown defense from Dawn. No joy for Smith on that attempt. Dawn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Dawn misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dawn was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith. Dawn defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand. Smith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T3# Sloppy strikes from Dawn. Those never looked like landing. Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Dawn defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand. A combination from Dawn does no damage. Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dawn as he jumps to the side. Smith moves forwards but Dawn connects with a nice, crisp jab. Dawn fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4# Dawn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Dawn is just out of range. Dawn fails in his attempt to clinch. Smith goes for a double leg but Dawn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dawn continues to drive forward. Dawn misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dawn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Dawn throws a right and a left that both miss. Dawn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Dawn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Smith shoots in but no luck this time. 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 Demi Dawn will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Dawn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Smith fails with a takedown attempt. Smith thuds his right hand into Dawn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dawn is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Dawn circles away and we're back to standing. Demi Dawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Smith.#TD2# Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dawn napping and manages to drive through into side control! Smith working away. Dawn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Smith slips a nice elbow through Dawn's hands, connecting with Dawn's forehead. Dawn trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Ground and pound from Smith. Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1# Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next. Dawn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Dawn is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Smith controlling the pace. Dawn is looking to escape. Dawn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Smith works his foot free and advances to mount. Smith throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T2# Dawn tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control. Smith thowing shots but they're missing. Smith sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Dawn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dawn defending well though. Smith content to control rather than advance. Smith stops Dawn from getting back to his feet.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Dawn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.#T3# Smith sitting and controlling from the half guard. Dawn looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dawn defending well though. Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time. Dawn wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. The fight stays on the outside here - Dawn looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Dawn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dawn wants it to stay on the feet. Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Dawn sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Dawn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively. Dawn stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet. Dawn throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dawn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dawn staying out of range there. Dawn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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# Dawn looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well. As Dawn backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Dawn manages to avoid it all. Dawn throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range. Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dawn.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Dawn slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat. A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination. Dawn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith throws a jab when Dawn was well out of range. Demi Dawn is winning the standup battle so far. Dawn throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dawn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1# Dawn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dawn misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dawn manages to avoid it. Dawn stuffs the takedown. Dawn is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch. Demi Dawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Smith. Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Smith takes a swing at Dawn's ribcage but misses. Smith dives in and grabs Dawn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dawn pushes down on Smith's head and hops out. Dawn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dawn is looking to clinch. Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dawn with a body shot. Dawn throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease. Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Dawn.#T2# Dawn throws a body shot but no joy. Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. No joy there for Dawn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dawn scores with a decent looking hook. Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dawn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Dawn misses with an uppercut. Smith dives in and grabs Dawn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dawn pushes down on Smith's head and hops out. Dawn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Dawn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3# Dawn throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Dawn ducks under a wild hook from Smith. Nice body punch from Smith. A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Dawn does a little dance to reset his feet. Demi Dawn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Smith feints a jab promting Dawn to slip. Smith then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dawn slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Dawn throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Dawn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Dawn both land. Nice combination. #TD2# Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Smith throwing strikes but missing. #T4# Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much. Smith throws a big right hand that misses. Smith advances to half guard. Ralph Smith has got the better of the ground game so far. Smith works his way into side control. Smith is putting a hurting on Dawn here, landing some big shots from side control. Smith tries to score with some ground and pound. Dawn controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Smith moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
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 Demi Dawn. I think Dawn 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demi Dawn! During a confident post fight interview, Demi Dawn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
PANDA 5
Date: Jul 17, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Karhu scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Jesse Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The fighters circle momentarily. Cobra darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like Jesse Karhu has been cut. A swing and a miss from Cobra. Karhu throwing a counter right hand but Cobra manages to avoid it.#TD2# Cobra closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Karhu did well to prevent Cobra getting side control. Cobra wants to pass the guard but Karhu is defending well. Cobra is taking a breather. Karhu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Karhu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cobra. Cobra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Cobra wants to take a breather but Karhu is having none of it. Karhu won't allow Cobra to pass to mount. Cobra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1# Cobra wants to control but Karhu is keeping him busy. Cobra lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Cobra is stalling here. Karhu is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cobra seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Karhu has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Cobra is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Karhu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Cobra can't do much from the bottom here. #T2# Cobra tries to get back to half guard but can't. You can see the frustration on Cobra's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Cobra is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Cobra wants to control but Karhu postures up. Cobra tries to improve position but can't. Cobra is trying to control Karhu's posture but Karhu avoids it. #T3##SU# Karhu has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Karhu scores with a three punch combo!
A jab from Karhu misses. Karhu connects with a jab. Karhu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cobra moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Cobra stalks Karhu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Karhu's face. Karhu staggers backwards, shaken. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karhu, as that shot connected.
Karhu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Karhu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cobra looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Karhu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2# Cobra throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Karhu was covering up waiting for the punch and Cobra finishes the takedown easily into guard. Cobra is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4# Cobra working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Cobra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Cobra lands a couple of elbows. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Karhu dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jesse Karhu's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Sloppy strikes from Cobra. Those never looked like landing. Karhu lands with a good body shot. Cobra throws a body shot but no joy. Kyle Cobra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Karhu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Cobra takes one to the chin there. Cobra takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Karhu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Jesse Karhu is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2# Cobra darts in and clinches Karhu up against the cage. Karhu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karhu. Cobra lands a body punch. Karhu blocks a body shot from Cobra. A nice left hand lands by Cobra.
#CUT2#Jesse Karhu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Cobra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Karhu is trying to maintain a safe position but Cobra gets an underhook and turns Karhu into the cage. Cobra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1# Cobra lands a nice uppercut. Karhu is trying to push Cobra away but Cobra has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Cobra misses with a body punch.
Cobra lands with a light punch inside. Cobra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Cobra tries to work over Karhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Cobra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobra stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cobra keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karhu's efforts to push away. Cobra drops down looking for an ankle pick but Karhu pulls his leg out and moves away.
It looks like Karhu has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T2# Cobra moves forwards but Karhu connects with a nice, crisp jab. Karhu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobra.
Karhu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cobra doesn't seem bothered though. Cobra walks into a stiff left hand from Karhu. Karhu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Karhu moves into range and connects with a jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cobra misses with a body shot.
Karhu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Cobra doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Cobra lands a nice shot that snaps Karhu's head back.
Cobra on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL2# Cobra gets a clinch. A head punch on the inside from Cobra fails to land. Cobra scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#Jeez, Jesse Karhu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T3# Cobra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karhu blocks a body shot from Cobra. Cobra misses with a short punch on the inside. Cobra lands a nice uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobra. Cobra tries a body shot but Karhu blocks it.
Cobra manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cobra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karhu's elbow. #T4# With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karhu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Cobra is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Cobra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobra tries to work over Karhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Karhu effectively controlling the action here.#BC# Karhu manages to break the clinch.
Karhu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#KD2# Cobra lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Karhu sprawling to the canvas. Cobra follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Karhu hang on? #ROC2#Karhu is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jesse Karhu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kyle Cobra! Kyle Cobra is the new heavyweight champion! Kyle Cobra tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Ashbourne Presents: Swarm
Date: Jul 08, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#KD2# Alliterez lands a left and a right that send Milenkovic crashing to the mat, dazed. Alliterez thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Milenkovic is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Matteo Milenkovic has been cut. Milenkovic looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Alliterez lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Milenkovic is looking to close the distance but Alliterez sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Milenkovic crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Milenkovic is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Alfredo Alliterez! A relieved looking Alfredo Alliterez 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:
Island Brawls 23.5
Date: Jul 05, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Brawler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brawler scores with a jab. Puff acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Puff throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brawler sees it coming and avoids it easily. Brawler misses with a looping left. Puff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Puff misses with a shot to the body and Brawler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Powder Puff has been cut. Puff moves forwards but Brawler connects with a nice, crisp jab. A telegraphed right hand from Puff misses the target. Brawler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL# Puff closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Puff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Puff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Brawler trying to stall but Puff improves his position.
Brawler wants to get back to striking at distance but Puff won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Puff.
Puff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Puff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puff tries to work over Brawler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Puff works on Brawler's body with a couple of short punches. A head punch on the inside from Brawler fails to land. #T1# Brawler misses with some punches.
Brawler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puff misses with some punches.
Puff misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brawler struggles to land a body shot inside as Puff controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brawler. Puff lands with a short head shot on the inside. Puff misses with the head strike.
Puff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Brawler prevents a body shot from Puff. Puff can't find room to land a body shot as Brawler controls the action.
Puff can't find room to land a body shot as Brawler controls the action.
Puff swings wildly with an uppercut but Brawler uses good head movement to avoid it. Puff digs a right hand into Brawler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brawler's gas tank. Puff misses with some punches.
Brawler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Puff digs a right hand into Brawler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brawler's gas tank. Brawler looks winded! Brawler struggles to land a body shot inside as Puff controls his hands.
#T2# Nice body punch from Puff - that landed with a thud.
Puff lands a body shot. Puff pushes Brawler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puff. Puff lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brawler backwards. Puff lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Puff lands with a right to the head. Puff lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brawler backwards. Puff lands a hook to the side of the head. Puff lands a left hand.
Puff throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brawlers head. Puff lands a body shot in the clinch.
Puff lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Puff scores with a hook to the body. Puff lands a hook to the side of the head. Puff lands a hook that snaps the head of Brawler backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Puff. Puff lands with a left to the head. #T3# Puff working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Puff works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Puff lands a nice uppercut. Puff lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brawler backwards. #ROC#Brawler is rocked! Puff lands a shoulder strike. Brawler is still on wobbly legs! Can Puff finish him? Puff presses Brawler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Brawler seems to have recovered his senses. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puff creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Puff presses Brawler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Puff lands a nice shot to the body. Puff makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Puff lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Brawler to his knees! Puff keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Powder Puff! During a confident post fight interview, Powder Puff thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GDL 43: Muhapuro vs River
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McFarland throws a jab but it's blocked by Ape. Ape connects with an inside leg kick. Ape misses with a body kick. McFarland lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Ape with a nice calf kick. Ape scores with a slapping inside leg kick. McFarland misses with a lunging right hand
and Ape cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. McFarland lands a jab. Ape is looking to chop away at McFarland's legs. Ape is looking to slow McFarland down with leg kicks. Grey Ape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ape throws a right and a left that McFarland avoids nicely. Nice body kick from Ape. Ape looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. McFarland connects with a right hand. Ape shakes it off. The fighters circling - McFarland throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The fighters circling - McFarland throws out the jab but it was never going to land. McFarland throws the left hand but Ape avoids the punch easily. As McFarland backs away, Ape returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. McFarland misses the shot to the body. Ape feinted there with a counter leg kick. A solid leg kick lands there for Ape.
#T1# McFarland throws a big shot that misses. McFarland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ape defends it nicely. McFarland takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ape is looking to chop away at McFarland's legs. McFarland changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Ape wants to land a leg kick but McFarland is out of range. McFarland looks like he wants to counter punch here. McFarland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. McFarland connects with a jab. Ape connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McFarland momentarily.
McFarland throws a series of strikes that have Ape backpedaling.
Ape wants to land a leg kick but McFarland is out of range. McFarland throws out a counter right but Ape avoids it with no problem. An inside leg kick lands from Ape. A nice leg kick from Ape, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick lands for Ape.
#T2# McFarland misses with an uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McFarland shoots in for a double leg but Ape sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Jab from McFarland. Ape cracks McFarland with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. McFarland chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ape can pounce on him.
McFarland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ape manages to avoid it. Ape with the inside leg kick. McFarland dips to his left and cracks Ape with an uppercut! McFarland with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ape to score with a decent uppercut. McFarland throws a hook but Ape avoids it easily. McFarland 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.#CL# Ape pushes McFarland up against the cage in a clinch. Still in the clinch, Ape scores with a nice short uppercut. Ape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McFarland misses with the head strike.
Ape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3# Both guys are working to get underhooks. Ape lands with a short head shot on the inside. McFarland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Ape misses with some punches.
Ape lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ape lands a nice uppercut. McFarland trying to control the position but instead, Ape has worked for underhooks and has pushed McFarland into the cage.#BC# Ape pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ape misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McFarland.
It seemed like McFarland was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A slapping leg kick lands for Ape.
Ape misses with a low kick as McFarland jumps back. A solid leg kick lands there for Ape.
Ape throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4# Ape with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ape turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. McFarland on the wrong end of a nice jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McFarland thows a left - swing and a miss! McFarland misses with the combination.
Ape motions for McFarland to come forward. Ape throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Ape lands a really nice looking cross but McFarland seems unphased.
McFarland looks to land a combination but Ape avoids it well. #CL# Ape clinches up with McFarland and pushes him back against the cage. McFarland has Ape pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ape manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Grey Ape has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skippy McFarland. Ape lands a right hand that snaps the head of McFarland backwards. Ape controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC# Ape escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grey Ape dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Ape tried to score with a low kick but McFarland checks it. Nice jab there from Ape. McFarland scores with a three punch combo!
Grey Ape is winning the standup battle so far. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McFarland checks a leg kick. Donk. McFarland catches Ape right on the button with a cross. McFarland's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Ape lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Nice defenses there by Ape. McFarland has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McFarland there as he acknowledges the shot. McFarland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ape. Ape seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. McFarland takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. An inside leg kick from Ape misses. Ape lands with a right hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Ape is looking to clinch but McFarland is avoiding it.
Ape throws out a powerful jab. Ape slips a straight right by McFarland. Ape tried to counter with a leg kick but McFarland avoided it. McFarland throws the left hand but Ape avoids the punch easily.#T1# Ape takes one to the side of the head.
Ape throws out a leg kick but McFarland moves out of range and Ape only half commits. Ape fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Ape lands a nice looking kick to the body. McFarland takes a step back to recover. Ape uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McFarland. McFarland with a jab. McFarland throws a big shot that misses. Ape moves in looking to clinch but McFarland pushes him off. Ape lands a jab. McFarland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Ape lands a nice leg kick that just misses McFarland's sensitive parts. #CL# Ape closes the distance and pushes McFarland back into the cage. Ape lands a body punch. Ape displaying some good clinch control by pressing McFarland up against the cage. The referee calls for McFarland to work.
#T2# McFarland takes a shot to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ape lands a left hand.
Ape tries to throw a body punch but McFarland avoids it by throwing Ape back against the cage. McFarland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. McFarland misses with the head strike.
#BC# Ape escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McFarland checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. McFarland looks to score with a jab to the body but Ape is just out of range. A swing and a miss from McFarland.#CL# Ape clinches up with McFarland and pushes him back against the cage. Ape doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ape misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ape struggles to land a body shot inside as McFarland controls his hands.
#T3# Ape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McFarland throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ape blocks it with crossed arms. Ape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2# McFarland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - McFarland throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ape misses with a looping left. McFarland cracks Ape with a good jab. McFarland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ape moves away. Ape displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McFarland throws out the jab. Ape is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McFarland can do to turn this around? McFarland swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ape fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McFarland on the side of the head. Ape with a nice calf kick. Ape chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ape throws a leg kick but McFarland moved away. McFarland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ape.#T4# Ape connects with an inside leg kick. McFarland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ape tried to counter with a leg kick but McFarland avoided it. McFarland jabbing away but nothing is landing. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ape tries to clinch and McFarland counters with a left and a right that stings Ape. Ape looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McFarland checks a leg kick nicely. McFarland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ape. Ape wants to land a leg kick but McFarland is out of range. Ape connects with an inside leg kick. McFarland throws a big shot that misses. McFarland checks a low kick from Ape. Ape slips a straight right by McFarland. Ape lands a nice leg kick that just misses McFarland's sensitive parts. Ape connects with an inside leg kick. McFarland throws a big shot that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Grey Ape will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# McFarland bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ape's head backwards. Ape lands a head shot. Ape misses with a low kick as McFarland jumps back. Ape misses with a body kick. Ape slips a jab and a cross from McFarland.
Ape tried to counter with a leg kick but McFarland avoided it. Ape tries to close the distance and clinch up but McFarland swats him away and circles back towards the center. McFarland scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Ape ducks under a wild hook from McFarland. Ape lands with a thumping leg kick.
McFarland takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ape connects with a solid leg kick. Nice shot lands for Ape. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ape shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. McFarland throws a lazy uppercut
and Ape counters with a nice leg kick. Ape scores with a spinning back kick!#T1# McFarland lands with a shot to the body. Ape attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. McFarland defending well as Ape loads up on a big left hand. Ape dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McFarland. That did some damage! Ape throws a quick inside leg kick. Ape lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Ape avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Ape throws a low kick, looking for McFarland's leg but McFarland calmly moves out of range. As Ape backs off McFarland throws a huge counter combo but Ape manages to avoid it all. McFarland swinging wildly here.
Ape moves in looking to clinch but McFarland pushes him off. McFarland throws a one two combo.
Grey Ape is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ape ducks under a wild hook from McFarland. Ape throws a leg kick which misses McFarland's front leg but catches the back leg as McFarland tries to avoid it. Ape misses with a low kick.#T2# McFarland pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ape moves away from the strike by McFarland. Ape lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McFarland checks a leg kick nicely. Ape throws out a leg kick but McFarland moves out of range and Ape only half commits. McFarland swings and misses with a shot to the body and Ape counters with a low kick, right behind McFarland 's knee. Ape turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. McFarland checks the leg kick. McFarland clobbers Ape with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. You can see that McFarland has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks A jab from McFarland misses. Ape takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. McFarland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ape fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McFarland. McFarland tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3# Ape throws a leg kick and McFarland counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Good work by McFarland as he checks the leg kick. Ape lands a nice leg kick that just misses McFarland's sensitive parts. Ape throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A swing and a miss from McFarland. McFarland misses with a straight left. A chopping leg kick lands by Ape. McFarland misses with a wild combination.
Grey Ape is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL# Ape rushes McFarland and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. McFarland swings wildly with an uppercut but Ape uses good head movement to avoid it. Ape blocks an uppercut.
Skippy McFarland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# McFarland misses with a short punch on the inside. McFarland looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. McFarland taking a breather. Ape being controlled against the cage. McFarland tries a body shot but Ape blocks it.
McFarland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Apes head. Ape is defending well against a takedown attempt.
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 Grey Ape. Well Ape has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grey Ape! Grey Ape seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CMMA 9 145lbs Title
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Ferdinando Branca has been cut. Branca tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes. Branca fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Branca takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith 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.
Branca walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2#Branca is rocked! Ralph Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Branca tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it. Oh Branca is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD# Branca 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. Branca working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Branca seems to have got his legs back now. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy. Branca scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB# Branca drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Branca off! Branca jumps back into Smith's guard. Branca engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Branca. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1# Branca trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Branca throws a big elbow that misses. Branca working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Smith wants to sweep but no luck. Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Branca makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Branca scoring with punches to the head and body. Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Branca controls the pace. Branca looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Branca passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2# Branca not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Branca not landing any meaningful shots this time. Branca takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Branca takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Branca lands a nice short elbow. Branca is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Branca not doing much here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Branca not landing any meaningful shots this time. Branca slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead. Branca controlling the action here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Branca working the head and body with strikes. #T3# Branca working the head and body with strikes. Branca thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Branca lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#Smith is rocked!#SUB# Branca looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Branca finish him? Branca lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Smith! More strikes land and this one is all over! Branca jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ferdinando Branca! |
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Event:
Ashbourne Presents: Trifecta
Date: Jun 17, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Yago pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A left lands for Alliterez. Alliterez connects with a single shot there. Yago shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alliterez defends it nicely. Alliterez throws a shot to the body.
Yago misses with a straight right. Yago has his takedown stuffed and Alliterez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Yago drives through with a takedown into Alliterez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Yago content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yago trying to control but Alliterez is working from the bottom. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alliterez can do anything to dispel that myth. Yago pushes down on Alliterez's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1# Alliterez trying to hold on to Yago's head to control him but Yago postures up.
Yago thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Ground and pound from Yago. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Yago working Alliterez over with strikes. Alliterez wants to control but Yago passes into side.
Alliterez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Yago lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Alliterez down.
Yago 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. Yago scoring with punches and elbows. Alliterez wants to control but Yago postures up.#T2# Yago working the head with strikes. Yago taking a breather here. Yago advances nicely into full mount. A nice elbow there by Yago. Yago landing strikes from the mount. This has been an exciting period of action! Yago postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Alliterez bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Yago and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brilliam Yago! Brilliam Yago thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Island Brawls 16
Date: Jun 10, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Durratt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Brawler throws a series of punches but Durratt avoids them all with ease. A jab from Durratt does it's job there. Brawler lands a right hook to the body.
Brawler 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. Durratt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Durratt throws out a powerful jab. Brawler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Durratt.
Brawler looks like he wants to counter punch here. Brawler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brawler misses with an uppercut
and Durratt counters with a lovely straight right hand! Durratt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brawler. Brawler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durratt.
Brawler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durratt manages to avoid it.#T1# Brawler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A jab from Brawler misses. Brawler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durratt was well out of range. Poor timing from Brawler. It looked like Durratt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brawler. Durratt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Durratt is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Durratt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brawler manages to avoid it. Brawler scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Brawler darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Durratt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. The fighters circling - Brawler throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Brawler misses with a combination
and Durratt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2# Brawler jabbing away but nothing is landing. Brawler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durratt.
Brawler looks to score with a jab to the body but Durratt is just out of range. Durratt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brawler counters with a lovely shot to the body. Brawler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Brawler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durratt.
Durratt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Brawler. Those never looked like landing. Brawler throws a right and a left that both miss. Durratt lands a jab to Brawler's midsection. Brawler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durratt manages to avoid it.#T3# Brawler misses the jab. Brawler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Brawler lands with a nice body punch. Durratt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Durratt looks to score with a jab to the body but Brawler is just out of range. It seemed like Brawler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Durratt ducks right into an uppercut from Brawler. Brawler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brawler circles away from the clinch attempt and Brawler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Durratt thinking. Brawler misses with an uppercut. Durratt saw that one coming.#T4# Brawler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Durratt counters with a lovely shot to the body. Brawler fails to land with a series of punches.
Durratt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brawler's head. Durratt fails with a takedown attempt. Brawler is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Levon Durratt. That's going to take a lot out of him. Durratt digs a good body shot into Brawler's ribs. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Durratt cracks a nice hook into Brawler's ribs. Brawler looks to land a combination but Durratt avoids it well. Durratt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Brawler looks to throw the jab but Durratt is out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Brawler dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Brawler misses with a body shot.
Brawler misses with a straight right. A lazy left from Brawler finds it's target. Durratt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Durratt misses the body punch and Brawler counters with a left and a right that stings Durratt. Durratt tries to clinch but Brawler moves out of range. Brawler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Brawler misses with the combination.
Brawler misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Durratt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Brawler cracks a nice hook into Durratt's ribs. Durratt throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Brawler to counter with a crisp jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Brawler closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1# Durratt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brawler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durratt 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.
Durratt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brawler just misses with a punch to the body.
Brady Brawler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Durratt avoids the body shot from Brawler.
Durratt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Brawler throws a shot from downtown. Durratt moves away and avoids it. Durratt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brawler circles away quickly and effectively. Durratt misses with a wild body shot. Brawler unleashes a big counter combination but Durratt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Durratt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brawler was well out of range. Poor timing from Durratt. Brawler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Durratt thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2# Durratt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brawler is fending him off so far but Durratt persists. Nope, Brawler circles away and we're back to standing. Brawler lands a body shot.
Durratt misses with a hook. Brawler ducked under it nicely. Brawler dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Brawler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Brady Brawler seems to be getting the better of the standup. Durratt throws a one two combo.
Brawler throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Durratt slips under a jab. Durratt tries to clinch up. Brawler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durratt moves into range and connects with a jab. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Durratt might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Durratt tries for a takedown but Brawler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3# Durratt loads up on a big right hand but Brawler slips the punch. Durratt misses with a double jab
and Brawler counters with a right hand to the body. Brawler misses with a double jab.
Brawler throws a lazy uppercut
#CL# and Durratt holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Brawler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durratts head. Brawler misses with the head strike.
Brawler is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Durratt throws a head punch that misses. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Durratt struggles to land a body shot inside as Brawler controls his hands.
Durratt working aggressively here.
#T4# Durratt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brawler pulls him back up using the underhooks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Levon Durratt. That's going to take a lot out of him. Brawler is trying to break the clinch but Durratt has him pressed against the cage. Brawler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durratt misses with the head strike.
Durratt misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Durratt as Brawler tries to tie him up. Brawler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Durratt backwards. Brawler leaning against his opponent.
Durratt misses with a hook from the clinch. Durratt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Durratt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Durratt lands with a light punch inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Brawler. Durratt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Durratt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Brawler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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# A telegraphed right hand from Brawler misses the target. Brawler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Durratt rather than just go for the knockout. Durratt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Durratt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brawler moves away. A clash of legs there as Brawler blocks the low kick. Durratt scores with a hook to the body. Brawler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Brawler throws a right and a left that Durratt avoids nicely. Durratt closes the distance but Brawler moves to the side and Brawler 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. Durratt connects with the punch. Durratt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brawler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Brawler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. A looping hook to the body misses from Brawler. Durratt does a little dance to reset his feet. Brawler just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# Durratt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brawler on the side of the head. Brady Brawler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Brawler on the wrong end of a nice hook. Durratt slips under a jab from Brawler. Brawler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Durratt circles away quickly and effectively. Durratt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Brawler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durratt.
Durratt misses with a shot to the body and Brawler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Sloppy strikes from Brawler. Those never looked like landing. Brawler fails to land with a series of punches.
Brawler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A punch lands to the side of Brawler 's head but he takes it in his stride. Brawler walks into a stiff left hand from Durratt. Durratt scores with a jab to the body. Durratt lands with a shot to the body. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Brawler swats away the attempt to clinch by Durratt. Durratt moves out of range of the strikes. Brawler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Some bone on bone action there as Brawler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Brawler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durratt.
Durratt digs a good hook to Brawler's body.
Durratt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brawler defends well and Durratt ends up having to push Brawler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Brawler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durratt moves away. Durratt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brawler moves away. A countering left hand to the body from Brawler misses. Durratt throws a leg kick that is checked letting Brawler counter with a right hand. Brawler throws a hook to the side of Durratt's head but Durratt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3# Brawler lands with an uppercut that bounces Durratt off the cage and back into range. Brawler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Durratt has time to react. Brawler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Durratt moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Brawler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durratt was well out of range. Poor timing from Brawler. Durratt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brawler defends it nicely. Durratt misses with a hook to the body
and Brawler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Brawler moves away from the strike by Durratt. Durratt wants to clinch and Durratt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Brady Brawler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4# Brawler misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brawler. Durratt does a little dance to reset his feet. As Brawler tries to get set, Durratt tries to push him back and clinch up but Brawler manages to avoid the attempt. Durratt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Durratt tries to clinch but Brawler moves out of range. Levon Durratt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Brawler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brawler lands a lovely overhand right. Brawler throws a series of punches but Durratt moves out of range. Durratt just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Durratt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brawler throws a right hand that Durratt ducks under and follows up with a left that Durratt also avoids with ease. Brawler lands a nice shot to the body.
Durratt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight! Brady Brawler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Brawler winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brady Brawler! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lucky connects with a body shot that sends Soldic's belly button to the back. Soldic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucky manages to avoid it. Lucky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lucky lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Marino Soldic has been cut. A decent looking cross lands there for Soldic. A big left from Soldic misses. Lucky wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Soldic moves out of range as Lucky strikes. Lucky throws a right and a left that Soldic avoids nicely. Sloppy strikes from Lucky. Those never looked like landing. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lucky. Lucky slips under a jab. Soldic fails in his attempt to clinch. Soldic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lucky.
Lucky is looking for a counter combo. Soldic throws a poor cross that misses
and Lucky makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Soldic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lucky throws out the jab. A decent looking cross lands there for Lucky.#ROC#Soldic is rocked! Soldic closes the distance but Lucky moves to the side and Lucky counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Soldic is still on wobbly legs! Can Lucky finish him? Soldic lands a glancing blow to the side of Lucky's head. Soldic throws a lazy uppercut
and Lucky counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Soldic out cold! What a finish! Lucky is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leo Lucky! |
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