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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Just Fights XI - Jose vs Matas
Date: Oct 30, 2024 |
#R1# Etienne throws a right hand that Macias ducks under and follows up with a left that Macias also avoids with ease.#CL# Etienne clinches up with Macias and pushes him back against the cage. Etienne stalling in the clinch.
Etienne throws a head punch that misses. #TD# Etienne decides to pull guard. #SUB2# Macias thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Macias pushes down on Etienne's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2# Macias in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Etienne tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Macias!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kendrick Macias! |
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Event:
Just Fights 7 - Jose v Etienne
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1##CL# Wescott instigates a clinch. Wescott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Wescott gets through Macias's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC# Wescott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Wescott takes the fight into the clinch. Wescott stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Macias prevents a body shot from Wescott. Wescott misses with a hook from the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wescott stalls. #BC# Wescott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Wescott gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Wescott is struggling to control the position.#T1# Macias has Wescott pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wescott manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Macias on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wescott tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Macias avoids it. Wescott can't find room to land a body shot as Macias controls the action.
Wescott crunches a lovely knee into Macias's ribcage.#BC# Wescott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Wescott scores with a nice head shot.#CL# Wescott clinches up against the cage. Wescott tries to throw a body punch but Macias avoids it by throwing Wescott back against the cage. #BC# Wescott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Wescott clinches. #T2# Wescott lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Macias drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wescott gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Macias is looking to take this one to the mat. Ebenezer Wescott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendrick Macias. Wescott misses with some punches.
#BC# Wescott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. No joy there for Wescott, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Macias wants to counter with a clinch but Wescott pushes him away.#CL# Wescott clinches with his opponent.
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! Wescott lands a nice uppercut. Macias wants to take the fight to the mat but Wescott manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Wescott tries to land knees in the clinch but Macias avoids the damage to the body. #T3# A short uppercut from Wescott. Still in the clinch, Wescott scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2# Macias gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Macias wants to work for an arm triangle but Wescott is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wescott wants to control but Macias is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Macias is looking for a kimura but Wescott is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Macias to get the leverage. Wescott has his hands clasped together around Macias's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2# Macias is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Macias trying to pass the guard but Wescott defending well. #T4##SUB2# Macias has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Wescott defend it? Macias steps over the head and cranks it - Wescott is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Macias!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kendrick Macias! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1##CL# Estes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Estes.
Ecoko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Estes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Ecoko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Estes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Ecoko tries for a takedown but Estes manages to get underhooks.
Dexter Estes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jojo Ecoko. Estes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ecoko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Estes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Jojo Ecoko has been cut. Ecoko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Estes after a bit of a struggle. Stalling in the clinch from Estes.
Estes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Estes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Estes gets underhooks to prevent Ecoko's takedown attempt.
Ecoko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Ecoko looks winded! Estes is pressed up against the cage. Ecoko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Estes down to the mat. Estes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Estes gets a clinch. A right handed body shot lands from Estes.
Estes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ecoko avoids it. Estes digs a right hand underneath Ecoko's ribcage. Ecoko let out a lung full of air as it connected. Ecoko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Estes pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL# Estes moves into range and clinches up with Ecoko.#T1# Ecoko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Estes is defending well. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Estes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Estes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Estes has Ecoko pushed against the cage. A shot in the inside from Estes. A left hand lands to the body for Estes.
Estes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dexter Estes.#CL# Ecoko gets tackled into the cage by Estes. Estes maintains the clinch. Ecoko is working for takedown but Estes is calmly controlling the position for now. Estes stalling in the clinch.
Estes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Estes seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T2# Estes slows down the pace here.
Estes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Estes. Estes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Estes lands a hook that snaps the head of Ecoko backwards. Estes leaning against his opponent.
Ecoko wants a takedown.
Estes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Estes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ecoko backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Estes stalls. Estes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dexter Estes.#CL# Estes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Ecoko managing to block the knees to the body from Estes.
Estes stalling in the clinch.
Estes is pushing Ecoko up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3# A knee to the head by Estes.
#ROC#Ecoko is rocked! Ecoko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Estes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Estes lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ecoko to his knees! Estes keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Estes! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1207 Round 2
Date: Oct 16, 2024 |
#R1# Ecoko fails with the takedown. Wong throws a looping overhand right but Ecoko ducks down to avoid it. #CL# Wong clinches up against the cage. Ecoko is looking to take this one to the mat. Ecoko blocks an elbow strike. Ecoko is looking to take this one to the mat. Nico Wong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jojo Ecoko. Wong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ecoko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Ecoko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wong lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Jojo Ecoko has been cut. Ecoko takes an elbow to the forehead. Wong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ecoko looks winded! Wong gets underhooks to prevent Ecoko's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ecoko takes an elbow to the forehead. A nice glancing elbow lands by Wong. #CUT#That has opened up Jojo Ecoko's cut even more. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wong obliges. Nice elbow from Wong. Ecoko takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#The cut above Jojo Ecoko's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Wong unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T1# Wong lands a nice elbow. #ROC#Ecoko is rocked! Wong has Ecoko pressed against the cage. He pushes Ecoko back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Wong throws a beautiful elbow that sends Ecoko crashing to the floor! Wong piles on the pressure with more strikes! Ecoko is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nico Wong! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1207 Round 1
Date: Oct 15, 2024 |
#R1# Sampson shoots in and drives through. Tou Fa sprawls well. Tou Fa throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2# Sampson gets caught flat footed, as Tou Fa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Tou Fa working some strikes from top position. Tou Fa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Tou Fa trying to control but Sampson is working from the bottom. Tou Fa throws a strike but Sampson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB# Sampson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sampson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Sampson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tou Fa is keeping the position for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tou Fa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sampson's guard. #REVB# Tou Fa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Sampson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1# Sampson is trying to keep Tou Fa in close.
Tou Fa trying to control but Sampson is working from the bottom. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tou Fa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Sampson is pulling down on Tou Fa's head. It's preventing any offense from Tou Fa, at least for the moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tou Fa wants to pass the guard but Sampson is keeping the position.#T2# 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. Tou Fa passes into half guard. Sampson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Tou Fa is pressing down on Sampson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sampson is holding on for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tou Fa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sampson defending well though. Tou Fa passes to full mount! Sampson tries to hold on but Tou Fa postures up.#T3# Tou Fa with a couple of short strikes. Sampson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tou Fa.
Tou Fa thowing shots but they're missing. Tou Fa throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Tou Fa landing shots from mount. Tou Fa breaks from Sampson's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T4# Sampson tries to lock up and control but Tou Fa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Sampson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Sampson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tou Fa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sampson is looking to escape. Tou Fa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sampson because Tou Fa loaded up on that one. Sampson is trying desperately to improve position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tou Fa working Sampson over with strikes here. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duan Tou Fa dominated that round. That's time! Sampson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# A combination from Tou Fa does no damage. #TD2# Tou Fa dives in and scores a takedown into Sampson's guard. Tou Fa wants to control from the top but Sampson keeps moving. Sampson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Sampson keeping moving, preventing Tou Fa from controlling successfully. Duan Tou Fa has got the better of the ground game so far. Sampson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tou Fa. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sampson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tou Fa. Tou Fa is working Sampson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Tou Fa postures up.
#T1# Tou Fa throws an elbow that misses. Sampson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tou Fa's guard. Nice move by Sampson!#REVR##SUB# Sampson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB# Sampson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sampson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2# Tou Fa has his foot on Sampson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sampson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Sampson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tou Fa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sampson, into his guard. #REVB# Tou Fa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2# Tou Fa is pushing down on Sampson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sampson is fighting to maintain full guard but Tou Fa has managed to sneak the leg through. Sampson wants to get back to full guard but Tou Fa has passed into side control. Tou Fa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Sampson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Tou Fa has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Tou Fa is just content to waste time from the top position. Sampson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Tou Fa wants to control from the top but Sampson keeps moving. Tou Fa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3# Tou Fa passes Sampson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Tou Fa working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sampson's thigh. Sampson counters though and makes it back to full guard. Tou Fa preventing the sweep. Tou Fa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Tou Fa postures up in Sampson's guard and throws a big left but Sampson blocks it. Tou Fa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sampson is keeping the position for now. Tou Fa scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4# Sampson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Tou Fa throwing strikes but missing. Tou Fa trying to control the position from guard on top but Sampson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Sampson looks for a takedown but Tou Fa sprawls well. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD# Sampson 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.#SUB2# Tou Fa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Sampson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duan Tou Fa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD# Sampson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tou Fa was covering up waiting for the punch and Sampson finishes the takedown easily into guard. Tou Fa trying to control the position.
#SUB# Sampson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# Sampson has gone for a leg lock! Tou Fa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sampson's guard.#REVB# Tou Fa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sampson is keeping the position for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tou Fa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Sampson controls Tou Fa momentarily but Tou Fa frees himself. Tou Fa with a flurry of punches that miss. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Tou Fa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Sampson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Sampson keeping full guard, as Tou Fa tries to pass. Tou Fa keeps trying to improve his position. Sampson working a defensive guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Tou Fa lands a couple of elbows. Tou Fa trying to control the position from guard on top but Sampson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Tou Fa leaves Sampson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3# Tou Fa thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD# Sampson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tou Fa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sampson is in Tou Fa's guard.#SUB2# Sampson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2# Tou Fa has his foot on Sampson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sampson works his way back into a safe position though. Sampson won't allow Tou Fa to sweep him here. #SUB# Sampson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Sampson passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB# Sampson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tou Fa, who protects the arm well. #SUB# Sampson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tou Fa, who protects the arm well. #T4##SUB# Sampson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tou Fa has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB# Sampson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sampson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB# Sampson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tou Fa rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sampson's guard! Nice work there by Tou Fa! Tou Fa trying to control but Sampson is working from the bottom. Brandon Sampson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Duan Tou Fa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Tou Fa looking to pass the guard.
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 Brandon Sampson. Well Tou Fa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Duan Tou Fa! Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Duan Tou Fa! Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Duan Tou Fa!
Duan Tou Fa wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1207 Round 1
Date: Oct 15, 2024 |
#R1# Ocelot misses with a straight left. Ocelot connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Ecoko moves away from the strike by Ocelot. #TD2# Ecoko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ocelot looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Ocelot throws Ecoko to one side and escapes!#TD2# Ecoko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ocelot tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ecoko is in Ocelot's guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2# Ecoko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2# Ecoko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2# Ecoko drops back looking for a leg! Ocelot is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ocelot manages to kick Ecoko off! Ecoko jumps back into Ocelot's guard. #SUB2# Ecoko drops back looking for a leg! Ocelot is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ocelot manages to kick Ecoko off! Ecoko jumps back into Ocelot's guard. Ecoko stopping the sweep attempt from Ocelot. Ocelot really is a fat lump.#T1##SUB2# Ecoko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ecoko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Ocelot looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Ocelot is trying to keep Ecoko in close.
Ocelot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Ecoko pushing down on Ocelot's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2# Ecoko is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ocelot still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ocelot has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Ecoko tries to get back to half guard but can't. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ecoko is holding Ocelot down, trying to stall.#T2# Ecoko tries to improve position but can't. Ocelot wants to control but Ecoko is keeping him busy. Ocelot tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ecoko's legs. Ocelot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ecoko on the ground. Ocelot wants to stand but Ecoko is controlling his arm. Ocelot has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T3# Ocelot can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ecoko is looking to escape. Ecoko gets back to half guard. Ocelot is pressing down on Ecoko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ecoko is holding on for now. Ocelot is trying to control the action in half guard but Ecoko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Ecoko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Ocelot wants to stand up but Ecoko is controlling the position.
Ocelot wants to pass to mount but Ecoko is defending the position. Ecoko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Ocelot trying to control from half guard but Ecoko is working away. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ocelot looks to score with a jab to the body but Ecoko is just out of range. Ocelot connects with a body shot. A swing and a miss from Ocelot. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Revolver Ocelot dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2# Ecoko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2# Ecoko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Ecoko advances to half guard. #SUB2# Ecoko is trying to work for a kimura but Ocelot is defending well.
Ocelot is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Ecoko is trying to work for a kimura but Ocelot is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Ecoko seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Ecoko seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ocelot is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jojo Ecoko! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1120 Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
#R1# Smallballsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT2#It looks like Fredrik Smallballsson has been cut. Garcia throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Smallballsson looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range. Garcia is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Garcia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Garcia tests Smallballsson's chin there with a solid looking shot. A telegraphed right hand from Smallballsson misses the target. Garcia lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#KD2# Garcia drops Smallballsson with a beautiful combination! Smallballsson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Garcia is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Smallballsson is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Garcia shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Smallballsson takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Garcia sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Smallballsson bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Garcia! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2022 |
#R1# Grant scores with a decent looking hook. Grant throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cromwell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Grant lands with a cross. Cromwell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Cromwell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grant moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Cromwell throws a poor cross that misses
and Grant counters with a straight right hand. Grant scores with a jab to the jaw. Grant connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Cromwell misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cromwell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cromwell looks to land a combination but Grant avoids it well. Grant with a jab. Grant feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cromwells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Grant works the jab nicely. Cromwell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Cromwell misses with the combination.
#T1# Cromwell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Cromwell looks to land a combination but Grant avoids it well. Cromwell misses with a low kick.
Grant fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Grant tests Cromwell's chin there with a solid looking shot. Grant scores with a jab. Grant is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cromwell had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Cromwell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grant! But no joy. Cromwell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grant 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. Grant cracks Cromwell with a good jab. A jab from Grant does it's job there. Grant smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Grant lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Cromwell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Luke Cromwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Grant throws a right hand that Cromwell ducks under and follows up with a left that Cromwell also avoids with ease.#T2# Grant lands a nice shot that snaps Cromwell's head back.
Cromwell misses with a wild combination.
Cromwell throws a shot from downtown. Grant moves away and avoids it. Sloppy strikes from Cromwell. Those never looked like landing. Grant has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Grant lands a head shot. Cromwell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cromwell walks into a jab. Cromwell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cromwell there as he acknowledges the shot. Grant is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Grant lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Cromwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Cromwell. Sloppy strikes from Cromwell. Those never looked like landing. #T3# A combination from Cromwell does no damage. Cromwell throws a front kick aimed at Grant's knee but Grant avoids it well. Cromwell tries to bum rush Grant with a series of wild strikes but Grant uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Grant lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Cromwell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Grant looks winded! Cromwell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grant shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Cromwell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grant.
Cromwell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Grant dodges the punch combination from Cromwell.
Grant slips a jab and a cross from Cromwell.
#T4# Grant closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Cromwell throws a right hand that Grant ducks under and follows up with a left that Grant also avoids with ease. Grant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cromwell swinging wildly here.
Cromwell connects with a single shot there. Cromwell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grant paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Cromwell tries to bum rush Grant with a series of wild strikes but Grant uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Grant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Cromwell throws a big shot that misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Good standup being displayed there by Cromwell as he connects with a hook. Cromwell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grant. Nice uppercut lands for Cromwell. That snapped Grant's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Grant dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Cromwell throws a shot from downtown. Grant moves away and avoids it. Luke Cromwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Cromwell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grant slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Grant misses with a wild body shot. Cromwell throws a right hand that Grant ducks under and follows up with a left that Grant also avoids with ease. Grant closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. A telegraphed right hand from Cromwell misses the target. Grant now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Grant dodges the punch combination from Cromwell.
Grant looks like he wants to counter punch here. Cromwell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Grant cracks Cromwell with an open hand slap. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cromwell throws a nice looking combination but Grant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. The crowd cheers as Grant lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cromwell doesn't seem phased though. Cromwell throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1# No joy there for Grant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cromwell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cromwell throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Grant misses with a few strikes there.
Grant connects with a looping right hand.
Grant is breathing heavily. Sloppy strikes from Grant. Those never looked like landing. Good exchange - Grant coming out on top. Cromwell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Grant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Cromwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Grant is just out of range. Cromwell misses with a two punch combination.
Grant doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. A slow jab from Cromwell misses its intended target. Grant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Grant is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grant lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Grant bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cromwell's head. Cromwell throws a series of punches but Grant moves out of range. A right-left combo lands from Cromwell. Cromwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grant avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grant cracks Cromwell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Cromwell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cromwell misses with a two punch combination.
Cromwell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3# Cromwell looks to land a body kick but Grant moved away. Cromwell throws a right and a left that Grant avoids nicely. A slow jab from Cromwell misses its intended target. Cromwell throws a jab but it's blocked by Grant. Cromwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grant.
Cromwell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grant's hands. Trevor Grant seems to be getting the better of the standup. Cromwell fails to land with a series of punches.
Grant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Cromwell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grant circles away quickly and effectively. Cromwell connects with the punch. Cromwell throws a series of punches but Grant moves out of range. Cromwell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grant. Grant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cromwell. Sloppy strikes from Cromwell. Those never looked like landing. #T4# Cromwell throws a right hand that Grant ducks under and follows up with a left that Grant also avoids with ease. Cromwell misses with a series of wild punches.
Cromwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grant.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cromwell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cromwell missing with a left hand there. Grant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Grant throws a big shot that misses. Cromwell misses with a two punch combination.
Cromwell throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Grant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Sloppy strikes from Cromwell. Those never looked like landing. Cromwell misses with a few strikes there.
Grant avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Cromwell dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Cromwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Grant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Cromwell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Cromwell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grant. Cromwell needs to keep his hands up - Grant had a free shot at his head there. Cromwell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Grant appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Cromwell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grant keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Cromwell scores with a four punch combination! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grant with a nice cross. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cromwell.
A little jabbing left from Grant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A combination from Cromwell does no damage. Grant lands with a nice body punch. #T1# Cromwell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grant moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A decent looking cross lands there for Grant. Cromwell drops his hands momentarily and Grant takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Cromwell throws a right and a left that both miss. Cromwell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grant scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cromwell in his tracks. Cromwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Cromwell jabbing away but nothing is landing. Grant lands a jab to the head.
Grant scores with a nice head shot. Nice shot lands for Grant. Cromwell throws a right and a left that Grant avoids nicely. A little jabbing left from Grant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. No joy there for Cromwell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2# Cromwell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grant counters with a nice uppercut. Grant slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Cromwell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Cromwell scores with a three punch combo!
Grant lands the left hand. Grant checks the leg kick. It seemed like Grant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Grant misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Cromwell.
Grant takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cromwell lands a jab-cross combination. #T3# Cromwell throws a looping overhand right but Grant ducks down to avoid it. Grant ducks under a wild hook from Cromwell. Grant slips a jab and a cross from Cromwell.
Some bone on bone action there as Grant checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Grant fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Cromwell throws a right and a left that both miss. It seemed like Grant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Grant connects with the punch. Grant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cromwell.
Nice cross by Grant. Cromwell misses with a double jab.
#T4# Grant throws a good cross that connects.
Cromwell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grant! But no joy. Cromwell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cromwell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Grant moves out of range of the strikes. Cromwell throws a right and a left that Grant avoids nicely. Cromwell throws a body shot but no joy. Grant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cromwell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Cromwell.
Grant scores with a jab. Cromwell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Luke Cromwell showed his dominance in that final round. Well Cromwell 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Cromwell! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2022 |
#R1# Carter throws a jab but it's blocked by Fonda. Fonda scores with a nice head shot. A slow jab from Fonda misses its intended target. Fonda cracks a nice hook into Carter's ribs. Fonda lands with a shot to the body. Fonda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Fonda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Fonda slips under a jab from Carter. Carter avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Fonda's corner calls for a 1-2. Fonda obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. The fight stays on the outside here - Carter looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Fonda bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carter's head backwards.#CL# Carter moves into the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Carter scores with a shoulder strike. #T1# Carter blocks a body shot from Fonda. Fonda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter gets through Fonda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. I was talking to Carter's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Carter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fonda backwards. Fonda tries to throw a body punch but Carter avoids it by throwing Fonda back against the cage. Carter is working Fonda over against the cage. Fonda looks winded! Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Fonda's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Fonda drops to his knees and Carter pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Carter! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2022 |
#R1##CL# Bruce darts in and clinches Duchene up against the cage. A shot in the inside from Bruce. Duchene blocks a body shot from Bruce. A right hand to the body from Bruce.
Bruce lands a body punch in the clinch. Duchene looks winded! Bruce can't find room to land a body shot as Duchene controls the action.
Bruce tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bruce lands a body punch. Bruce cracks Duchene with a nice body shot. Bruce stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bruce scores with a hook to the body. Bruce tries a body shot but Duchene blocks it.
Bruce lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Bruce tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duchene's elbow. #T1# Bruce stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Bruce changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Duchene fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL# Bruce clinches up with Duchene and pushes him back against the cage. Bruce lands with a short head shot on the inside. Bruce lands on the inside with an uppercut. Bruce works on Duchene's body with a couple of short punches. Bruce lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bruce pushes Duchene back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Bruce. Bruce lands a shoulder strike. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bruce tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duchene's elbow. Bruce misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bruce lands with a right to the head. Bruce lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#Duchene is rocked! Bruce lands a body punch in the clinch. Bruce doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bruce lands a hook that snaps the head of Duchene backwards. Bruce lands a big right hand that drops Duchene! The killer instinct kicks in and Bruce finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bruce!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Graham Bruce! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1# Free looks to land a combination but Hawkins avoids it well. Hawkins is looking to clinch but Free is avoiding it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Free or perhaps it was just good defense by Hawkins, which made it look bad. Hawkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Hawkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Free circles away.
Hawkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hawkins tries to counter by closing the distance. Free closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hawkins circles away.#TD2# Hawkins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hawkins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Free tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hawkins scoring with strikes but Free is staying in there. #T1##SUB2# Hawkins is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Hawkins extends the arm and Free is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Benny Hawkins! |
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Event:
CW MMA: Fuentes vs Pardi
Date: Jan 02, 2021 |
#R1# Pardi throws an off balance right hand
and Fuentes counters with a straight right hand.#CL# Fuentes closes the distance and pushes Pardi back into the cage. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pardi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Pardi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pardi tries to score a body lock takedown but Fuentes shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Pardi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pardi as Fuentes tries to tie him up. Pardi lands with a short shot to the head. Pardi lands an uppercut. Pardi misses with a body punch.
Pardi tries to score a body lock takedown but Fuentes shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Good body shot from Pardi.
Fuentes digs a right hand underneath Pardi's ribcage. Pardi let out a lung full of air as it connected. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pardi. Pardi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fuentes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Fuentes misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Fuentes fails to land. A battle for position here, against the cage. Pardi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2# Pardi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T1# Pardi landing with the ground and pound. Fuentes can't keep his opponent in guard - Pardi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2# Pardi is looking for a kimura but Fuentes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pardi to get the leverage. #SUB2# Pardi seems to be working for a kimura but Fuentes defends the submission attempt. Fuentes is trying to get back to full guard. Fuentes has hold of Pardi's hands but Pardi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Pardi lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Fuentes quite badly. Fuentes pulls Pardi in close trying to recover. Pardi postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Fuentes on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Fuentes doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kristof Pardi! Kristof Pardi is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
C4 XIV - Mayhem vs. Daniko
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1# Molinov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD# Drake shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Molinov napping and manages to drive through into side control! Molinov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Drake landing a few strikes. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Molinov can do anything to dispel that myth. Molinov is trying to get back to half guard. Molinov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Molinov is not content to let Drake control the position. Molinov is looking for a sweep. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Drake trying to control the position but Molinov is working away. Drake prevents Molinov from escaping the position. Molinov is not content to let Drake control the position. #T1# Drake lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Molinov dodges the ground and pound from Drake. We've been hearing that Drake has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Drake is looking to take a break and control but Molinov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Drake is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Molinov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Molinov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Drake connects with a decent elbow. Molinov defending against the ground and pound. Drake working the head with strikes. #T2# Drake misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Molinov tries to get back to half guard but can't. Molinov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Drake lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Drake lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Drake with a couple of short strikes. Drake with good strikes from the mount here! This has been an exciting period of action! Drake avoids the attempt from Molinov to control. Drake is landing with some decent strikes but Molinov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Molinov tries to hold on but Drake postures up.#T3# Drake looking to control but Molinov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Molinov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Drake connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Drake unloading with bombs! Drake with good strikes from the mount here! Molinov is looking to get to half guard. Drake landing punches. #T4# Drake is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Molinov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Drake lands a nice shot to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Molinov can't escape the position.
Molinov keeps trying to improve his position. Drake working Molinov over with strikes here. Drake controlling the pace for now. Drake tries to control but Molinov wriggling away. Molinov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Drake connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Drake postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Molinov looks a forlorn figure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Drake dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Molinov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut. Drake swings for the body but Molinov moves out of range.
Molinov scores with a shot to the body.
Molinov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Drake lands a nice shot to the body.
Bobby Drake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Molinov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Molinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Drake walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. A left and a right from Drake both land. Nice combination. Drake tries to move into range but Molinov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Molinov avoids the body shot from Drake.
Drake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Molinov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Drake swinging wildly here.
Molinov scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT2#Bobby Drake's cut is getting worse.#T1# Drake looks to throw the jab but Molinov is out of range. Molinov stuffs the takedown. Molinov lands with a cross. Yuri Molinov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Drake connects with a body shot that sends Molinov's belly button to the back. Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Molinov is just out of range. Yuri Molinov seems to be getting the better of the standup. Molinov connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Drake is rocked! Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Molinov manages to avoid it. Oh Drake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Molinov drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Drake right on the button. Drake goes down! Molinov follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Molinov gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Molinov! Yuri Molinov 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:
C4 XIII - Kaki vs. Pikel
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1# McDonald dodges the punch combination from Paine.
McDonald wants to land a leg kick but Paine is out of range. #CL# McDonald has Paine up against the cage in a clinch.
Paine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for McDonald.
Paine blocking some punches.
McDonald fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD# McDonald successfully pulls guard.
#SUB# McDonald working for a triangle but Paine defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Paine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1# Paine wants to get up but he can't break McDonald's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB# McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McDonald has a closed guard, preventing Paine from standing up. #SUB# McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Paine defends easily.
Paine controlling from the top position. McDonald has a closed guard, preventing Paine from standing up. #SUB# McDonald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but McDonald is tightening it up a little... Paine has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Paine reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Paine taps out! Nice BJJ there by McDonald!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dave McDonald! |
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Event:
C4 XII - Evans vs. Lightning
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1# Smirnoff lands a glancing blow to the side of Lauzon's head. Lauzon misses with a body kick. As Lauzon looks to move away, Smirnoff throws a big counter combo but Lauzon just gets out of the way. Lauzon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lauzon misses with an uppercut
and Smirnoff makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Lauzon throws an off balance right hand
and Smirnoff counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Lauzon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smirnoff tries to avoid it but Lauzon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smirnoff to the ground. Smirnoff escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Smirnoff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lauzon. Beau Lauzon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smirnoff throws a jab when Lauzon was well out of range. Smirnoff checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Smirnoff fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#KD# Smirnoff drops Lauzon with a beautiful combination! Lauzon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smirnoff is looking for the KO!#ROC#Lauzon is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lauzon leaves his chin hanging out and Smirnoff seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Lauzon crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladimir Smirnoff! Vladimir Smirnoff 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:
CW MMA: Apocalypse
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1##CL2# Fuentes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fuentes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Salter wants to get back to striking at distance but Fuentes won't allow it.
Fuentes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fuentes swings wildly with an uppercut but Salter uses good head movement to avoid it. Fuentes working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fuentes. Fuentes stalling.
Salter has had enough of the clinch but Fuentes keeps him there for the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fuentes misses with a short punch on the inside. Fuentes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Salter backwards. Salter is trying to break free. Fuentes working some nice short punches in the clinch. Fuentes misses with a body punch.
#T1# Fuentes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Fuentes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fuentes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Fuentes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Salter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fuentes fails to land. Salter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fuentes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Fuentes struggles to land a body shot inside as Salter controls his hands.
Fuentes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Salters head. Fuentes lands on the inside with an uppercut. Fuentes misses with some punches.
Fuentes lands a body punch. #T2# Fuentes lands on the inside with an uppercut. Fuentes scores with an uppercut up the middle. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fuentes lands with a light punch inside. Salter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fuentes. Fuentes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Salter backwards. Fuentes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fuentes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Salter backwards. Salter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Fuentes scores with a shot to the side of Salter's head. Salter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Fuentes pushes Salter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Fuentes lands with a left to the head. Fuentes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Salters head. #T3# Fuentes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fuentes. Still in the clinch, Fuentes scores with a nice short uppercut. Fuentes lands a right hand. Salter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Fuentes. Fuentes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Fuentes misses with a punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Fuentes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Fuentes scores with a nice hook to the head. Fuentes is struggling to control the position. Fuentes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Salter up against the cage. The crowd are getting on Fuentes's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T4# Fuentes scores with a shot to the side of Salter's head. Fuentes keeps control of Salter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Fuentes lands a nice uppercut. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A short right from Fuentes on the inside. Still in the clinch, Fuentes scores with a nice short uppercut. Fuentes lands with a short shot to the head. A head punch on the inside from Fuentes fails to land. Salter is trying to break free. Salter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fuentes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Fuentes dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Salter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fuentes fails in his attempt to clinch. Fuentes tries to clinch there but Salter circles away.
Fuentes tries to clinch up. Fuentes tries to clinch but Salter moves out of range. Fuentes fails in his attempt to clinch. Salter is looking to counter punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Salter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Fuentes wants to clinch but Salter slips to the side and Salter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Pedro Fuentes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fuentes tries to clinch there but Salter circles away.
#T1##CL2# Fuentes drives through and clinches with Salter against the cage.
Fuentes scores with a shoulder strike. Fuentes working some nice short punches in the clinch. Salter is trying to break the clinch but Fuentes is controlling him. Fuentes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Salters head. Salter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Fuentes has a couple of punches blocked by Salter.
Salter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Fuentes lands a left hand.
Pedro Fuentes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Fuentes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Fuentes lands a left hand.
Salter prevents a body shot from Fuentes. #T2# Fuentes lands a left hand.
Fuentes scores with a nice hook to the head. Fuentes has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Salter can't break the clinch.
Fuentes scores with a shot to the side of Salter's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fuentes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Salter backwards. Fuentes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fuentes lands on the inside with an uppercut. Salter blocking some punches.
Fuentes lands on the inside with an uppercut. Fuentes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fuentes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Salter backwards. Fuentes is pushing Salter up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Salter takes a shot to the head. #T3# Fuentes misses with a punch on the inside.
Fuentes working some nice short punches in the clinch. Salter prevents a body shot from Fuentes. A short left from Fuentes. Fuentes lands on the inside with an uppercut. Fuentes lands a hook that snaps the head of Salter backwards. Fuentes misses with a hook from the clinch. Fuentes scores with an uppercut up the middle. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fuentes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Fuentes pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4# Fuentes lands a hook that snaps the head of Salter backwards. Fuentes lands a nice uppercut. Fuentes scores with a hook to the body. A head punch on the inside from Fuentes fails to land. Salter tries to circle away but Fuentes has him pinned against the cage. Fuentes misses with a short punch on the inside. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fuentes lands a shoulder strike. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fuentes. Fuentes lands with a short head shot on the inside. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Fuentes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Salter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2# Fuentes has closed the distance and engaged Salter in a clinch.
Fuentes lands with a light punch inside. A short right from Fuentes on the inside. Salter prevents a body shot from Fuentes. Fuentes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fuentes just leaning against Salter, taking a breather. Fuentes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Salter backwards. Fuentes scores with a nice hook to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Salter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fuentes misses with a punch on the inside.
Fuentes lands with a right to the head. Salter blocking some punches.
#T1# Fuentes leaning his opponent against the cage. Fuentes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fuentes lands a shoulder strike. Fuentes lands with a short head shot on the inside. Fuentes tries a body shot but Salter blocks it.
Fuentes throws a punch but it's blocked by Salter. A short right from Fuentes on the inside. Fuentes misses with a hook from the clinch. Fuentes controlling the action here for a moment.
Fuentes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2# Fuentes lands with a short head shot on the inside. Fuentes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Salter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fuentes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Fuentes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Salters head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fuentes lands with a short head shot on the inside. Fuentes lands a right hand. Fuentes lands a hook that snaps the head of Salter backwards. Salter blocks an uppercut.
Salter blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Fuentes on the inside. #T3# Fuentes misses with a hook from the clinch. Fuentes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fuentes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Salter. Fuentes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fuentes slows down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Fuentes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fuentes. Fuentes swings wildly with an uppercut but Salter uses good head movement to avoid it. Fuentes misses with some punches.
#T4# Fuentes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Salter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Salter blocks a body shot from Fuentes. Fuentes lands a hook to the side of the head. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fuentes. Fuentes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Salter backwards. Fuentes lands a left hand.
Fuentes working aggressively here.
Fuentes misses with a hook from the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Salter tries to break the clinch but Fuentes is controlling the position. Sam Salter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Pedro Fuentes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Salter wants to get back to striking at distance but Fuentes won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight! Pedro Fuentes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Fuentes 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 25:30 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Fuentes! Pedro Fuentes decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. Sam Salter spoke after the fight, saying 'That sucks. Time to go back to the drawing board and figure some things out. I was inefficient in there and got a lot of training to do. '. |
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Event:
C4 - The Ninth
Date: Nov 22, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Paine lands a nice hook to Molinov's body. Molinov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Paine scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Molinov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Paine to score with a decent uppercut. Paine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Molinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Paine. Paine swings widly with a right hand
enabling Molinov to counter with a crisp jab. Molinov slips under a jab. Paine throws an off balance right hand
and Molinov counters with a straight right hand. Molinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Molinov slips a straight right by Paine. As Paine looks to move away, Molinov throws a big counter combo but Paine just gets out of the way. Paine has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Paine throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Molinov to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Paine is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Paine throws a hook to the side of Molinov's head but Molinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Molinov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Paine jabbing away but nothing is landing. Paine throws a right hand that misses
and Molinov counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Paine falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yuri Molinov! Yuri Molinov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
C4 - The Seventh
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Oppenheimer misses with the combination.
Smirnoff misses the shot to the body. Oppenheimer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Oppenheimer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smirnoff. Oppenheimer takes a shot right to the bread basket. A telegraphed right hand from Smirnoff misses the target. Smirnoff scores with a shot to the body.
Smirnoff throws a jab when Oppenheimer was well out of range. Smirnoff scores with a crisp jab that stopped Oppenheimer in his tracks. #CUT2#It looks like Robert Oppenheimer has been cut. Oppenheimer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smirnoff counters with a stiff right hand. Smirnoff walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Oppenheimer drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Smirnoff swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Oppenheimer's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Smirnoff! In his post fight interview, Vladimir Smirnoff started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CW MMA: Warriors Rising
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL# Fuentes darts in and clinches Hamada up against the cage. Fuentes stalling against the cage.
Hamada wants to take the fight to the mat but Fuentes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2# Hamada breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Fuentes gets a clinch. Fuentes lands an uppercut. Hamada is trying to break the clinch but Fuentes is controlling him. Fuentes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short body shot lands from Fuentes as the two fighters clinch.
Fuentes swings wildly with an uppercut but Hamada uses good head movement to avoid it. Hamada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fuentes swings wildly with an uppercut but Hamada uses good head movement to avoid it. Fuentes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hamada's efforts to push away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fuentes swings wildly with an uppercut but Hamada uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hamada. Fuentes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hamada's efforts to push away. A head punch on the inside from Fuentes fails to land. #T1# Fuentes scores with a shot to the side of Hamada's head. Hamada is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Hamada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hamada wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hamada can't break the clinch.
Fuentes blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fuentes. Hamada wants to get back to striking at distance but Fuentes won't allow it.
Hamada blocking some punches.
Hamada is trying to break free. Hamada looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Fuentes has Hamada pressed against the cage.
Fuentes throws a punch but it's blocked by Hamada. A nice left hand lands by Fuentes.
Fuentes throws a head punch that misses. Hamada is trying to break the clinch but Fuentes has him pressed against the cage. Fuentes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hamadas head. Fuentes working aggressively here.
Fuentes misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2# Fuentes blocking some punches.
Fuentes is stalling here.
Fuentes stalling against the cage.
#BC2# Hamada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hamada misses with a body punch
and Fuentes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hamada throws a right hand that Fuentes ducks under and follows up with a left that Fuentes also avoids with ease. Hamada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Hamada misses with a lunging right hand
and Fuentes counters with a lovely straight right hand! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hamada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hamada misses with a combination
and Fuentes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. No joy there for Hamada, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hamada throws a body punch but Fuentes moves out of range. Hamada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3##CL# Fuentes moves into the clinch successfully.
Fuentes has a couple of punches blocked by Hamada.
Hamada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Fuentes lands with a right to the head. Fuentes scores with an uppercut up the middle. Fuentes scores with a shoulder strike. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fuentes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Fuentes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Fuentes swings wildly with an uppercut but Hamada uses good head movement to avoid it. Fuentes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Fuentes lands with a right to the head. Fuentes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Fuentes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hamada is trying to push Fuentes away but Fuentes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Hamada is trying to break free. A short right from Fuentes. Fuentes working some nice short punches in the clinch. Hamada's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A short right from Fuentes on the inside. #T4# Fuentes scores with a shot to the side of Hamada's head. Fuentes stalling the fight.
Fuentes has Hamada pressed against the cage, preventing Hamada from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Fuentes lands a nice uppercut. Fuentes lands with a left to the head. Fuentes cracks Hamada with a nice body shot. Hamada has had enough of the clinch but Fuentes keeps him there for the moment. Fuentes lands on the inside with an uppercut. A frustrated look appears on Hamada's face as he tries to break the clinch. Hamada is looking for a takedown. Hamada looks winded! Hamada working hard to break the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Fuentes. Fuentes scores with a hook to the body. Fuentes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hamadas head. Hamada goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fuentes prevents it.
Pedro Fuentes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toyo Hamada. Hamada swings wildly with an uppercut but Fuentes uses good head movement to avoid it. Fuentes lands with a short head shot on the inside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Fuentes dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Hamada throws a series of punches but Fuentes moves out of range. Hamada throws a body punch but Fuentes moves out of range. #CL# Fuentes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Fuentes throws a punch but it's blocked by Hamada. Hamada wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fuentes has a couple of punches blocked by Hamada.
Fuentes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Fuentes.
Hamada is trying to force a seperation but Fuentes has the dominant position. Fuentes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hamadas head. Fuentes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hamada can do to turn this around? A head punch on the inside from Hamada fails to land. #BC2# Hamada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hamada misses the body punch and Fuentes counters with a straight right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hamada throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL# and Fuentes counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Fuentes avoiding damage as Hamada throws knees to the body.
Hamada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fuentes has him pressed against the cage. Fuentes prevents Hamada from breaking the clinch.#BC2# Hamada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hamada is breathing heavily.#T1##CL# Fuentes clinches up against the cage. Hamada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fuentes scores with an uppercut up the middle. Fuentes lands with a right to the head. Fuentes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Fuentes throws a head punch that misses. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fuentes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A short right from Fuentes on the inside. Fuentes lands a shoulder strike. Fuentes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hamadas head. Fuentes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2# Hamada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Fuentes drives through and clinches with Hamada against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fuentes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Fuentes digs a right hand into Hamada's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hamada's gas tank. Fuentes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Hamada wants to break free but Fuentes has control.
Fuentes has a couple of punches blocked by Hamada.
Fuentes lands with a left to the head. Hamada tries to break the clinch but Fuentes is controlling the position. #T2# Fuentes lands a right hand. Fuentes lands a right hand. Hamada is trying to push Fuentes away but Fuentes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Fuentes is pushing Hamada up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Fuentes lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Fuentes. Fuentes throws a punch but it's blocked by Hamada. Hamada tries to circle away but Fuentes has him pinned against the cage. Fuentes gets through Hamada's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Fuentes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Fuentes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hamada.
Hamada has had enough of the clinch but Fuentes keeps him there for the moment. Good body shot from Fuentes.
Fuentes lands with a short shot to the head. Fuentes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3# Fuentes misses with a punch on the inside.
Fuentes lands with a short shot to the head. Still in the clinch, Fuentes scores with a nice short uppercut. Fuentes lands a body punch. A short uppercut from Fuentes. A short uppercut from Fuentes. Fuentes lands a nice uppercut. Fuentes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Fuentes scores with a shot to the side of Hamada's head. Hamada takes a shot to the head. Fuentes lands with a light punch inside. Fuentes stalls. A frustrated look appears on Hamada's face as he tries to break the clinch. Hamada working hard to break the clinch. Fuentes lands a body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Fuentes lands with a right to the head. #BC2# Hamada breaks from the clinch.
Fuentes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4##CL# Hamada gets tackled into the cage by Fuentes. Fuentes maintains the clinch. Hamada has had enough of the clinch but Fuentes keeps him there for the moment. Fuentes taking a breather. Fuentes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2# Hamada breaks from the clinch.
Fuentes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Toyo Hamada seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL# Fuentes clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Fuentes scores with a nice short uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Fuentes fails to land. Hamada is trying to force a seperation but Fuentes has the dominant position. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fuentes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Fuentes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hamadas head. Fuentes blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Good body shot from Fuentes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Fuentes dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL# Fuentes gets a clinch. Hamada tries to break the clinch but Fuentes is controlling the position. #BC2# Hamada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hamada fails with a takedown attempt. Toyo Hamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. No joy there for Hamada, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fuentes is looking to counter punch.#CL# Fuentes pushes Hamada up against the cage in a clinch. Hamada blocking some punches.
Fuentes lands a right hand. A nice right hand lands inside from Fuentes. Pedro Fuentes has scored more points in the clinch so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hamada is trying to break the clinch but Fuentes has him pressed against the cage. Hamada wants to break free but Fuentes has control.
Fuentes lands a right hand. Hamada wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fuentes lands an uppercut. Fuentes has Hamada pressed against the cage, preventing Hamada from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Good body shot from Fuentes.
#T1# Hamada takes a shot to the head. Fuentes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Fuentes lands a nice uppercut. A short left from Fuentes. Fuentes scores with a shot to the side of Hamada's head. Fuentes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Hamada has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fuentes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Hamada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hamada blocking some punches.
Hamada is trying to push Fuentes away but Fuentes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Fuentes lands with a left to the head. Fuentes scores with a nice hook to the head. Fuentes has Hamada pressed against the cage.
Hamada is trying to force a seperation but Fuentes has the dominant position. A frustrated look appears on Hamada's face as he tries to break the clinch. Fuentes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Fuentes has Hamada pressed against the cage, preventing Hamada from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Fuentes misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2# Hamada tries to circle away but Fuentes has him pinned against the cage. Hamada has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Fuentes lands a hook that snaps the head of Hamada backwards. Fuentes is leaning against Hamada and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fuentes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Fuentes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hamadas head. Fuentes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hamada backwards. Fuentes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Fuentes scores with an uppercut up the middle. Fuentes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Fuentes misses with the head strike.
Fuentes digs a right hand underneath Hamada's ribcage. Hamada let out a lung full of air as it connected. Still in the clinch, Fuentes scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2# Hamada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Fuentes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hamada swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL# Fuentes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hamada, pushing him back against the cage.#T3# Hamada has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2# Hamada manages to break the clinch.
Hamada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL# Fuentes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hamada, pushing him back against the cage. Fuentes gets through Hamada's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Fuentes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fuentes has Hamada pressed against the cage, preventing Hamada from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Fuentes lands a nice shot to the body. Fuentes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Fuentes lands with a short shot to the head. Hamada can't break the clinch.
Hamada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fuentes has him pressed against the cage. Fuentes lands a nice uppercut. Hamada can't break the clinch.
Fuentes lands a right hand. Fuentes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Fuentes lands a hook that snaps the head of Hamada backwards. Hamada has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fuentes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Pedro Fuentes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toyo Hamada.#T4# Fuentes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fuentes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hamada up against the cage. Fuentes lands with a short shot to the head. Fuentes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hamada. Fuentes digs a right hand underneath Hamada's ribcage. Hamada let out a lung full of air as it connected. Hamada wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Fuentes.
Fuentes working some nice short punches in the clinch. Fuentes lands with a left to the head. Fuentes throws a head punch that misses. Fuentes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Fuentes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hamada tries to circle away but Fuentes has him pinned against the cage. Fuentes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Still in the clinch, Fuentes scores with a nice short uppercut. Toyo Hamada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Pedro Fuentes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Fuentes scores with a shot to the side of Hamada's head.
And that's the end of the fight! Pedro Fuentes showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fuentes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Fuentes! |
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Event:
C4 - The Sixth
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Paine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily. Paine looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL# Smith moves into range and clinches up with Paine. Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paine swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut. Smith scores with a shot to the side of Paine's head. Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paine avoids it. A battle for position here, against the cage. Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paine is defending well for now. A head punch blocked on the inside by Paine. Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Paine managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Paine tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position. #T1# Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paine backwards. Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Smith misses with a short punch on the inside. Stalling in the clinch from Smith.
Paine looking to slow down the pace here. Smith presses Paine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Paine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Paine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Smith prevents a body shot from Paine. Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Paine avoids the damage to the body. Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Paine up against the cage. Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2# Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Paine's efforts to push away. Paine working hard to break the clinch. Paine misses with a hook from the clinch. Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Paine takes a shot to the head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Both guys are working to get underhooks. Smith misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head. Smith lands a body punch. Paine tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position. Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike. Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3# Paine can't break the clinch.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paine or not. A shot in the inside from Smith. Paine wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage. Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Smith lands with a left to the head. Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#Paine is rocked! Paine letting Smith take a breather here. Paine is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him? Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paines head. Smith creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Paine with a big uppercut! Paine tries to clinch up but Smith pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Paine to the mat! Paine covers up and Smith unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Clifford Smith! During a confident post fight interview, Clifford Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
C4 - The Fifth
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Molinov just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from Molinov finds it's target. Molinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Werdum was well out of range. Poor timing from Molinov. Werdum gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Molinov counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Minowa Werdum has been cut.#CL# Werdum clinches with his opponent.
Werdum is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Molinov to keep the fight standing. Werdum wants to take the fight to the mat but Molinov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minowa Werdum. That's going to take a lot out of him. Molinov working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Werdum manages to pull guard.
#SUB# Molinov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Werdum keeping full guard, as Molinov tries to pass. #T1# Molinov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Molinov looking to sit in guard and control but Werdum gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Werdum wants to control from the top but Molinov keeps moving. Molinov has Werdum pulled in close to control his posture. Molinov working a defensive guard here.
Werdum sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Molinov's guard. #T2# Werdum is pressing down on Molinov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Molinov is holding on for now. Molinov tries to get to full guard but Werdum has control of the leg. Molinov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Werdum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Molinov keeps working. #SUB# Werdum is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Molinov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB# Werdum seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Molinov is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Minowa Werdum! |
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