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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SSG 402 Borgia vs Gomes
Date: Mar 09, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 20 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 27 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Silalahi scores with a takedown into Strakapoud's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silalahi (2) vs (0) Strakapoud
Silalahi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silalahi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Strakapoud knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Strakapoud trying to hold on to Silalahi's head to control him but Silalahi postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Silalahi prevents Strakapoud from improving his position.
Silalahi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strakapoud wants to get back to full guard.
Strakapoud trying to hold on to Silalahi's head to control him but Silalahi postures up.
#T1#
Silalahi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Strakapoud knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silalahi is looking to take a break and control but Strakapoud is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silalahi wants to pass the guard but Strakapoud is defending well.
Silalahi controlling the action here.
Strakapoud is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silalahi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silalahi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silalahi (2) vs (4) Strakapoud
Silalahi tries to escape the position.
Silalahi wants to control his opponent's hands but Strakapoud gets his hands free. #T2#
Strakapoud wants to control but Silalahi is keeping busy.
Good control from Strakapoud.
Silalahi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Silalahi is really stuck here.
Strakapoud trying to control momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Silalahi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Silalahi wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Will Strakapoud go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Strakapoud looking for the choke but no joy. #T3#
Silalahi tries to escape but Strakapoud has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Strakapoud controlling from the back.
Silalahi trying to control the hands but Strakapoud won't let him.
Silalahi wants to escape the position.
Silalahi trying to control the hands but Strakapoud breaks the grip.
Silalahi is holding onto Strakapoud's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Silalahi staying busy and making it hard for Strakapoud to control. #T4#
Silalahi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Silalahi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Strakapoud seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silalahi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silalahi keeping hold of Strakapoud's head, controlling as best he can.
Strakapoud is trying to control the action in half guard but Silalahi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silalahi trying to control from the bottom.
#T5#
Silalahi has his hands clasped together around Strakapoud's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silalahi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silalahi is keeping the position for now.
Silalahi trying to control the position here.
Silalahi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Strakapoud won't allow Silalahi to sweep him here. #T6#
Strakapoud controlling from the top position.
Strakapoud won't allow Silalahi to sweep him here.
Strakapoud must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Strakapoud trying to control but Silalahi is working from the bottom.
Strakapoud stopping the sweep attempt from Silalahi.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strakapoud sitting in guard here, content to control.
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silalahi is keeping the position for now.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Strakapoud sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silalahi's guard.
Silalahi gets full guard.
Silalahi trying to control the position.
Silalahi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving.
Silalahi is pulling down on Strakapoud's head to control his posture.
Silalahi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strakapoud is one step ahead there.
Silalahi keeping full guard, as Strakapoud tries to pass. #T8#
Silalahi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Strakapoud won't allow Silalahi to sweep him here.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strakapoud pushing down on Silalahi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silalahi is staying active underneath Strakapoud, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silalahi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Silalahi is retaining full guard. #T9#
Silalahi trying to keep a closed guard but Strakapoud is proving a slippery customer.
Strakapoud passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (2) vs (7) Strakapoud
Silalahi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silalahi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Strakapoud's best efforts.
Silalahi is pressing down on Strakapoud's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving.
Strakapoud seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Silalahi has his hands on Strakapoud's head, controlling the position. #T10#
Silalahi trying to keep a closed guard but Strakapoud is proving a slippery customer.
Silalahi keeping moving, preventing Strakapoud from controlling successfully.
Silalahi managing to control the position.
Strakapoud trying to control but Silalahi is working from the bottom.
Silalahi controls Strakapoud momentarily but Strakapoud frees himself. #T11##SUB#
Strakapoud avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silalahi wants to sweep but no luck.
Silalahi is adopting a defensive guard.
Strakapoud controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Silalahi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T12#
Silalahi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strakapoud controls from within his opponent's guard.
Strakapoud being controlled here momentarily.
Silalahi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Silalahi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silalahi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Strakapoud preventing the sweep. #T13#
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving.
Strakapoud stays in close to Silalahi's body and controls the position.
Silalahi keeping full guard, as Strakapoud tries to pass.
Silalahi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Silalahi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silalahi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strakapoud is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silalahi holds on and takes a little breather.
Strakapoud is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silalahi is keeping the position for now.
Strakapoud trying to control but Silalahi is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Strakapoud wins on points by 7 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 403 Gracias vs Maximus
Date: Mar 09, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 23 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 26 losses; Robert Cap!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Cap rushes Howell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Howell has Cap pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Howell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cap tumbling to the mat - Howell dives into Cap's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Howell (2) vs (0) Cap
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cap controls Howell momentarily but Howell frees himself.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cap swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cap wants to sweep here but Howell controlling him for the moment.
Cap keeping full guard, as Howell tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Cap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cap tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Howell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Howell wants to pass the guard but Cap is keeping the position.
Cap wants to sweep here but Howell controlling him for the moment.
Cap is adopting a defensive guard.
We've been hearing that Howell has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Cap keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Howell looking to pass the guard.
Cap has Howell pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Howell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cap is keeping the position for now.
Howell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Howell wants to control from the top but Cap keeps moving.
Cap looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howell is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cap is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (2) vs (2) Cap
Cap slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Cap content to control rather than advance.
Cap moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (2) vs (5) Cap
Howell is trying to improve his position.
Cap trying to control the action but Howell is working from the bottom.
Cap controls the position from side control.
Howell is looking to regain half guard here but Cap keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Howell struggling a bit here.
Howell regains half guard.
Cap takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cap tries to pass to full mount but Howell defends it.
Cap is thwarting Howell's attempts to control the position.
Cap stalling.
Cap's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
Cap wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howell keeps working.
Howell wants to improve his position but Cap is controlling well.
Howell regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Howell has his foot on Cap's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cap works his way back into a safe position though.
Cap looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Howell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cap is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Howell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cap trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom. #T6#
Cap trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cap trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cap won't allow Howell to sweep him here.
Howell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Howell wants to sweep but no luck.
Howell is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Howell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cap doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cap manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Howell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T7#
Cap passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (2) vs (8) Cap
Cap wants to control but Howell is keeping him busy.
Cap controlling from side mount.
Howell is looking for a sweep.
Cap trying to control the position but Howell is working away. #SUB2#
Cap wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Howell, who protects the arm well. #T8#
Howell seems a little lost for a moment, as Cap dominates the positioning.
Howell is trying to improve his position.
Cap is looking to take a break and control but Howell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howell is looking to reverse the position.
Cap trying to control the action but Howell is working from the bottom.
Howell tries to bench press Cap off him but Cap keeps the position. #T9#
Howell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cap is pressing down on Howell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Howell is holding on for now.
Cap trying to control from half guard but Howell is working away.
Howell won't allow Cap to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cap wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howell keeps working.
Cap tries to pass to full mount but Howell defends it.
Howell is trying to get back to full guard.
Howell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Howell.#T10##SUB#
Howell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cap passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (2) vs (11) Cap
Cap staying calm.
Howell is trying to improve his position.
Cap is looking to take a break and control but Howell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cap's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T11#
Cap wants to pass the guard but Howell is defending well.
Howell tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cap has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (2) vs (14) Cap#SUB2#
Cap looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cap prevents Howell from getting the reversal.
Cap tries to control but Howell wriggling away. #T12#
Cap fails to advance to Howell's back.
Cap trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cap is trying to take his opponent's back.
Cap takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Howell working to try and regain half guard.
#T13#
Howell is squirming around, avoiding Cap's attempts to control the action.
Howell tries to reverse the position but Cap maintains control.
Cap controlling from mount.
Cap wants to control the pace but Howell is squirming around nicely.
Cap might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Howell haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Howell manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T14#
Howell trying to control from the bottom.
Cap wants to take a breather but Howell is having none of it.
Cap wants to pass to mount but Howell is defending the position.
Cap is looking to take a break and control but Howell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cap is taking a breather. Howell says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Howell won't allow Cap to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cap wants to advance to full mount but Howell doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Cap trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cap wins on points by 14 to 2.
The defeated Leonard Howell had this to say: 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym an go harda.'. |
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Event:
C399: Dewitt vs Shida II
Date: Mar 09, 2025 |
#R1#
Fuguego throws a sloppy head kick and Cervenka moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Fuguego closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cervenka to the mat! Cervenka manages to get full guard.
Fuguego trying to control the position from guard on top but Cervenka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cervenka wants to stand but Fuguego is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuguego postures up and lands a big shot to Cervenka's brow.
Fuguego trying to control the position from guard on top but Cervenka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Fuguego is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cervenka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fuguego misses with a hook.
Fuguego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cervenka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cervenka misses with a straight right.
Cervenka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fuguego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fuguego scoring well with a low kick there.
Fuguego misses with a body shot.
Fuguego misses the jab.
It looked like Cervenka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fuguego throws a front kick aimed at Cervenka's knee but Cervenka avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Cervenka misses the target.
Fuguego's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cervenka under the eye.
Cervenka looks to land a left hand but Fuguego moved out of range nicely.
Fuguego throws out a counter right but Cervenka avoids it with no problem.
Marek Cervenka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
A cross from Cervenka lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fuguego.
Cervenka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fuguego on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuguego takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice straight punches there by Cervenka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cervenka.
A swing and a miss from Cervenka.
Cervenka lands the left hand.
Cervenka misses with an uppercut. Fuguego saw that one coming.
Cervenka misses with a straight left.
Cervenka is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cervenka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fuguego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cervenka.
Cervenka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fuguego looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cervenka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fuguego.
Cervenka dips to his left and cracks Fuguego with an uppercut!
Marek Cervenka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuguego slips under a jab.
Cervenka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fuguego throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cervenka throws an overhand right that lands on Fuguego's shoulder, as Fuguego tries to avoid the shot.
Fuguego jabs Cervenka right on the nose. Cervenka blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Fuguego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cervenka.
Fuguego throws a lazy right hand but Cervenka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fuguego misses the jab.
Fuguego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cervenka.
Cervenka throws a body shot but no joy.
Cervenka misses with an uppercut.
Fuguego pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cervenka is out of range and Fuguego settles back down.
Fuguego misses with a low kick.
Cervenka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fuguego's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cervenka under the eye.
The fighters circling - Cervenka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fuguego throws a big shot that misses.
Fuguego darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fuguego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cervenka.
The fighters circling - Fuguego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fuguego jabs Cervenka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good work by Cervenka as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Cervenka.
Cervenka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fuguego.
Fuguego throws a big shot that misses.
Cervenka lunges at Fuguego with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fuguego's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cervenka misses with a hook. Fuguego ducked under it nicely.
Fuguego throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cervenka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cervenka misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Fuguego was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fuguego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cervenka throws a hook to the side of Fuguego's head but Fuguego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fuguego is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cervenka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fuguego moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Cervenka finds it's target.
Cervenka looks to throw the jab but Fuguego is out of range.
Cervenka misses with a shot to the body
and Fuguego counters with a stiff right hand.
Cervenka tries to clinch but Fuguego is having none of it.
Cervenka dodges the punch combination from Fuguego.
It looked like Cervenka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fuguego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alphonse Fuguego will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Fuguego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cervenka.
Fuguego moves forwards but Cervenka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fuguego lands with a right hand.
Fuguego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cervenka.
Cervenka misses with a hook. Fuguego ducked under it nicely.
Cervenka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fuguego. Fuguego circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fuguego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cervenka.
A big right from Cervenka misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fuguego! But no joy.
Cervenka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cervenka misses with an uppercut. Fuguego saw that one coming.
Cervenka misses with an uppercut.
Marek Cervenka is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Fuguego.
Fuguego throws a looping overhand right but Cervenka ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuguego takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cervenka slips under a jab from Fuguego.
Fuguego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cervenka moves away.
Cervenka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fuguego moves away.
Fuguego gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cervenka.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fuguego.
Fuguego throws a hook but Cervenka avoids it easily.
Fuguego moves away from the strike by Cervenka.
Fuguego misses with a shot to the body
and Cervenka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fuguego with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Cervenka forces Fuguego back against the cage and clinches.
Fuguego is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fuguego misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Cervenka.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fuguego.
Fuguego blocking some punches.
Fuguego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fuguego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cervenka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fuguego tries a body shot but Cervenka blocks it.
Cervenka can't find room to land a body shot as Fuguego controls the action.
#T2#
A short uppercut from Cervenka.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fuguego.
Cervenka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cervenka.
Fuguego lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cervenka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Fuguego.
Cervenka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fuguego backwards.
Fuguego is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cervenka is keeping busy.
Cervenka looking to throw knees to the head but Fuguego is blocking nicely.
Cervenka throws a punch but it's blocked by Fuguego.
Fuguego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cervenkas head.
Cervenka blocks a body shot from Fuguego.
Cervenka connects with a knee to the head.
Cervenka throws a punch but it's blocked by Fuguego.
A head punch on the inside from Cervenka fails to land. #T3#
A short right from Fuguego.
Cervenka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cervenka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fuguego backwards.
Cervenka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cervenka blocks a body shot from Fuguego.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fuguego.
Cervenka tries a knee to the head but Fuguego blocks it.
Fuguego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cervenka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Cervenka fails to land.
Cervenka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Fuguego.
Fuguego is leaning against Cervenka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fuguego cracks Cervenka with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Fuguego breaks the clinch.
Fuguego lands a jab to the head.
Fuguego scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cervenka with a nice cross.#T4#
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!
Cervenka checks the leg kick.
Fuguego throws a hook but Cervenka blocks it.
Fuguego throws a body punch but Cervenka moves out of range.
It looked like Cervenka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cervenka throws an overhand right that lands on Fuguego's shoulder, as Fuguego tries to avoid the shot.
Cervenka throws a shot from downtown. Fuguego moves away and avoids it.
Cervenka misses with a straight right.
Fuguego fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cervenka checks it well.
Cervenka throwing a counter right hand but Fuguego manages to avoid it.
Cervenka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cervenka with a nice cross.
Cervenka loads up on a big right hand but Fuguego slips the punch.
Cervenka throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Cervenka misses the target.
A big left from Fuguego misses.
Cervenka throws the left hand but Fuguego avoids the punch easily.
Fuguego ducks under a wild hook from Cervenka.
Cervenka lands with a shot to the body.
Cervenka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fuguego.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Cervenka dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Cervenka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cervenka lands with a cross.
Fuguego tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cervenka is able to avoid easily.
Cervenka throwing a counter right hand but Fuguego manages to avoid it.
Fuguego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cervenka.
Cervenka throws a body punch but Fuguego moves out of range.
Cervenka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cervenka looks to land a right hand but Fuguego moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Fuguego misses the target.
Fuguego moves away from the strike by Cervenka.
Fuguego loads up on a big right hand but Cervenka slips the punch.
Cervenka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cervenka slips under a jab from Fuguego.
Fuguego slips a jab from Cervenka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Cervenka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cervenka misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Fuguego to counter with a crisp jab.
Fuguego misses with a body shot.
Fuguego misses with a kick to the body.
A big left from Cervenka misses.
Fuguego slips a jab from Cervenka.#T1#
Fuguego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cervenka.
Fuguego just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuguego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fuguego scores with the left hand. Cervenka knows he should have avoided that one.
Cervenka misses with a series of wild punches.
Fuguego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cervenka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fuguego slips a straight right by Cervenka.
Cervenka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cervenka looks to land a right hand but Fuguego moved out of range.
Cervenka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cervenka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cervenka throws a jab when Fuguego was well out of range.
Fuguego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Fuguego misses its intended target.
Cervenka looks to land a right hand but Fuguego moved out of range.
Fuguego scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Fuguego misses with a low kick.
Fuguego lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuguego just misses with a punch to the body.
Cervenka misses with a hook.
Cervenka misses with a straight right.
Fuguego ducks under a wild hook from Cervenka.
Fuguego now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fuguego lands a body shot.
Fuguego looks to score with a jab to the body but Cervenka is just out of range.
Fuguego scores with a sloppy right hand. Cervenka should have avoided that one.
Fuguego misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Fuguego. That snapped Cervenka's head back.
Fuguego throws a jab but it's blocked by Cervenka.
A jab from Cervenka finds it's way through Fuguego's defenses.
Fuguego misses with a straight right.
Fuguego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fuguego looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cervenka throws a jab when Fuguego was well out of range.#T3#
Cervenka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fuguego scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cervenka in his tracks.
Cervenka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
Fuguego gets the takedown into side control.
Fuguego happy to just control the position for now.
Fuguego in side control, throwing shots but Cervenka defends.
Cervenka is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fuguego asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Fuguego is looking to take a break and control but Cervenka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cervenka is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
Fuguego working the ground and pound.
Cervenka is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fuguego is controlling him well.
Fuguego lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cervenka down.
Cervenka is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fuguego asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Fuguego wants to control but Cervenka is keeping him busy.
Fuguego is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alphonse Fuguego comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fuguego has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
SYN 1150 Oneil vs. Pedersoli
Date: Mar 09, 2025 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Thrax misses its intended target.
Vrana getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thrax looks to land a right hand but Vrana moved out of range.
Thrax staying out of range there.
Nice cross by Vrana.
Vrana darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vrana looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vrana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thrax throws out a counter right but Vrana avoids it with no problem.
Vrana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thrax.
Thrax keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vrana.
Thrax connects with a right hand. Vrana shakes it off.
Vrana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thrax misses with a looping left.
Thrax swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, jab by Vrana - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vrana throws a lazy right hand but Thrax sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Thrax on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vrana scores with a jab.#T1#
Vrana lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vrana lands an overhand right.
Vrana lands an overhand right.
Vrana loads up on a big right hand but Thrax slips the punch.
Thrax connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vrana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vrana throws the left hand but Thrax avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Vrana misses.
Thrax throws a shot from downtown. Vrana moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Vrana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Vrana.
Vrana misses with a hook. Thrax ducked under it nicely.
Thrax misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrax misses with a looping left.
Vrana looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vrana throws a front kick aimed at Thrax's knee but Thrax avoids it well.
Vrana connects with a nice looking jab.
#T2#
Thrax slips under a jab.
Vrana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thrax moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vrana is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vrana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vrana misses with a hook
and Thrax counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thrax tests Vrana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vrana throws a looping overhand right but Thrax ducks down to avoid it.
Vrana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thrax manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thrax misses with a two punch combination.
Thrax pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vrana throws a looping overhand right but Thrax ducks down to avoid it.
Vrana misses with an uppercut.
Thrax looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vrana is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thrax takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vrana doesn't manage to clinch there - Thrax circles away.
Thrax looks to land a right hand but Vrana moved out of range.
Vrana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thrax.#T3#
Vrana blocks a low kick nicely.
Alois Vrana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vrana looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vrana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thrax.
Thrax walks into a jab.
Vrana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thrax lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#ROC2#Vrana is rocked!
Vrana wants to clinch but Thrax slips to the side
and Thrax counters with a big left hand that crumples Vrana! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ant Thrax!
After winning the bout, Ant Thrax thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SMASH: Ghetea vs Caceres
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Tetrev throws a lazy uppercut
and Mettovaara counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tetrev misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Mettovaara tries to sprawl but Tetrev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tetrev throwing shots but Mettovaara is blocking nicely.
Tetrev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mettovaara is looking to improve his position.
Tetrev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tetrev throwing shots but Mettovaara is blocking nicely.
Mettovaara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mettovaara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mettovaara is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Tetrev slips a nice elbow through Mettovaara's hands, connecting with Mettovaara's forehead.
Mettovaara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tetrev.
Tetrev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mettovaara tries to roll over but Tetrev keeps him under control.
Tetrev slips a nice elbow through Mettovaara's hands, connecting with Mettovaara's forehead.
Mettovaara tries to roll over but Tetrev keeps him under control.
Mettovaara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tetrev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tetrev's back!
Tetrev rolls, trying to escape but Mettovaara keeps control of the position.
Tetrev looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2#
Tetrev turns into Mettovaara and is now in his guard.
Tetrev postures up and lands a big shot to Mettovaara's brow.
Tetrev wants to control from the top but Mettovaara keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mettovaara is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Tetrev pulls Mettovaara in close to prevent any damage.
Tetrev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tetrev tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Tetrev trying to control the position here.
Tetrev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tetrev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mettovaara tries to free his leg and advance position but Tetrev is retaining full guard.
Mettovaara won't allow Tetrev to sweep him here.
Tetrev trying to control the position.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mettovaara stopping the sweep attempt from Tetrev.
Mettovaara advances to half guard.
Mettovaara is thwarting Tetrev's attempts to control the position.
Mettovaara prevents Tetrev from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tetrev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tetrev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tetrev wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mettovaara is now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tetrev holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mettovaara trying to control the action but Tetrev is working from the bottom.
Tetrev wants to improve his position but Mettovaara is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tomas Tetrev will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mettovaara scores with a head kick.
#CUT#It looks like Tomas Tetrev has been cut.
Mettovaara looks to land a left hand but Tetrev moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Tetrev there.
Tetrev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good standup being displayed there by Tetrev as he connects with a hook.
Mettovaara has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mettovaara there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mettovaara moves out of range of the strikes.
Tetrev's corner calls for a 1-2. Tetrev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tetrev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tetrev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tetrev throws an overhand right that lands on Mettovaara's shoulder, as Mettovaara tries to avoid the shot.
Mettovaara went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tetrev scores with a sloppy right hand. Mettovaara should have avoided that one. #T1#
Mettovaara needs to keep his hands up - Tetrev had a free shot at his head there.
Tetrev has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#TD2#
Tetrev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mettovaara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mettovaara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tetrev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mettovaara is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Tetrev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tetrev trying to hold on to Mettovaara's head to control him but Mettovaara postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mettovaara moves into full mount! Tetrev won't be happy about that! #T2#
Tetrev can't escape the position.
Tetrev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mettovaara prevents Tetrev from getting the reversal.
Tetrev wants to hold on but Mettovaara pushes him away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Mettovaara goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tetrev is on top in guard.
Mettovaara working a defensive guard here.
Tetrev trying to control the position from guard on top but Mettovaara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tetrev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mettovaara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tetrev is one step ahead there.
Tetrev landing some decent shots from guard.
Tetrev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tetrev postures up and lands a big shot to Mettovaara's brow.
Tetrev throwing strikes but missing.
Tetrev throws a big right hand that misses.
Tetrev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mettovaara's head.
Tetrev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tetrev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tetrev throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Tetrev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mettovaara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tetrev has managed to get both his arms back between Mettovaara's legs - danger averted.
Tetrev is working Mettovaara over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tetrev throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Tetrev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tomas Tetrev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Tetrev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mettovaara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tetrev swings for the body but Mettovaara moves out of range.
Tetrev throws a shot from downtown. Mettovaara moves away and avoids it.
Tetrev misses the jab.
Tetrev throws a jab but it's blocked by Mettovaara.
Tetrev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mettovaara doesn't seem bothered though.
Mettovaara misses with a body kick.
Tetrev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mettovaara throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tetrev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Tetrev misses
and Mettovaara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mettovaara thumps Tetrev with a low kick.
Mettovaara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tetrev misses with an uppercut. Mettovaara saw that one coming.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Tetrev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Tetrev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tetrev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mettovaara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tetrev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mettovaara counters with a nice uppercut.
Tetrev misses with a hook to the body
and Mettovaara counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Tetrev misses.
As Tetrev backs away, Mettovaara returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tetrev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mettovaara.
A jab from Tetrev misses.
Mettovaara thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tetrev misses with an uppercut. Mettovaara saw that one coming.
A big left from Tetrev misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tetrev. Mettovaara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mettovaara is looking for a counter combo.
Tomas Tetrev seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Tetrev.
It looked like Mettovaara was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Mettovaara gets a clinch.
A short right from Mettovaara on the inside.
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!
Mettovaara blocking some punches.
Mettovaara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Tetrev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tetrev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tetrev tries to work over Mettovaara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mettovaara misses with a punch on the inside.
Mettovaara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tetrev's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mettovaara.
Tetrev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tetrev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tetrev blocks an uppercut.
Mettovaara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Mettovaara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tetrev backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mettovaara. #BC#
Mettovaara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mettovaara throws out a leg kick but Tetrev moves out of range and Mettovaara only half commits.
Tetrev throws a lazy right hand but Mettovaara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donk. Tetrev catches Mettovaara right on the button with a cross.
Tetrev throws an off balance right hand
and Mettovaara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Mettovaara clinches up with Tetrev and pushes him back against the cage.
Tetrev leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mettovaara.
Mettovaara misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mettovaara as Tetrev tries to tie him up.
Mettovaara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Tetrev has a couple of punches blocked by Mettovaara.
A shot in the inside from Mettovaara.
A head punch on the inside from Tetrev fails to land.
Mettovaara throws a head punch that misses.
Mettovaara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tetrev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tetrev lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mettovaara.
Mettovaara misses with a punch on the inside.
Mettovaara fails to pull guard.
Mettovaara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Mettovaara scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Mettovaara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tetrev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mettovaara tries to avoid it but Tetrev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mettovaara to the ground. Mettovaara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mettovaara is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Mettovaara has closed the distance and engaged Tetrev in a clinch.
Tetrev misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Mordor Mettovaara did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Tomas Tetrev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4##CL#
Mettovaara forces Tetrev back against the cage and clinches.
Tetrev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tetrev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Mettovaara.
Tetrev misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Mettovaara has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tetrev uses from the top position.
Mettovaara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tetrev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tetrev landing some decent shots from guard.
Mettovaara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tetrev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tetrev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tetrev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tetrev trying to control the position from guard on top but Mettovaara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Mettovaara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tetrev working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Mettovaara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tetrev postures up and lands a big shot to Mettovaara's brow.
Mettovaara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tetrev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tetrev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mettovaara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tetrev lands a couple of elbows.
Tetrev chips away with some ground and pound.
Tetrev connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC2#Mettovaara is rocked!#SUB#
Mettovaara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tetrev is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Mettovaara looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tetrev passes into side control.
Mettovaara takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Oh Mettovaara is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Tetrev in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Mettovaara looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Tetrev turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomas Tetrev!
Tomas Tetrev is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
SSG 400 Chai vs Itinya
Date: Mar 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 35 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 21 losses; Pavel Sova!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gaul clinches up with Sova and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Gaul has hold of one of Sova's legs. Sova is fighting the takedown attempt but Gaul gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (0) Sova
Sova looking for a sweep. Not yet Sova, not yet.
Sova is still trying to improve position.
Sova trying to keep a closed guard but Gaul is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaul is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sova trying to keep a closed guard but Gaul is proving a slippery customer.
Gaul pushes down on Sova's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gaul is keen to just control but Sova is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sova controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sova has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gaul is working away from the top position though.
Sova has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
Sova is staying active underneath Gaul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gaul is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gaul trying to control the action but Sova is working from the bottom.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Sova is defending well.
Sova is looking for a sweep. Gaul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gaul wants to take a breather but Sova is having none of it.
Gaul prevents Sova from improving his position.#T2#
Sova keeps trying to improve his position.
Gaul is looking to advance position but Sova won't allow it.
Sova wants to get back to full guard.
Gaul is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sova keeping control of the position.
Sova is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sova manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Sova is trying to control the position but Gaul postures up.
Gaul sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gaul trying to control but Sova is working from the bottom.
Gaul is stalling in the full guard.
Sova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gaul tries to free his leg and advance position but Sova is retaining full guard.
Gaul showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sova is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sova lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (2) Sova#T4#
Gaul seems keen to control Sova's posture.
Sova won't allow Gaul to sweep him here.
Gaul seems keen to control Sova's posture.
Gaul trying to keep a closed guard but Sova is proving a slippery customer.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sova trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gaul is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (4) vs (2) Sova#T5#
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Sova is keeping the position.
Sova is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul postures up.
Sova controlling the position.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Sova keeps moving.
Sova managing to control the position.
Gaul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gaul's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T6#
Sova has control of Gaul's left arm, preventing Gaul from doing any damage.
Sova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sova lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (4) vs (4) Sova#SUB#
Gaul is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sova is aware though and is defending well.
Sova wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving.
Gaul wants to sweep here but Sova controlling him for the moment.
Sova sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T7#
It looks like Sova might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Sova won't allow Gaul to sweep him here.
Sova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sova trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gaul manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (6) vs (4) Sova
Gaul passes Sova's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gaul works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (9) vs (4) Sova
You can see the frustration on Sova's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8##SUB#
Gaul tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gaul has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sova keeping his opponent close.
Sova is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gaul off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gaul (9) vs (8) Sova
Gaul rolls, trying to escape but Sova keeps control of the position.
Gaul is working hard here to advance position.
Sova controls the position.
Sova keeps control of the position as Gaul tries to break free.
Gaul is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sova.
#T9#
Will Sova go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gaul rolls, trying to escape but Sova keeps control of the position.
Will Sova go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
What can Gaul do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sova is looking to control Gaul but Gaul is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gaul is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sova.
Sova trying to control momentarily.
#T10#
Gaul is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gaul is keeping busy.
Sova biding his time, controlling Gaul.
Sova trying to control momentarily.
Gaul tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gaul is squirming around, avoiding Sova's attempts to control the action.
Gaul tries to hold on but Sova pushes him away.
Gaul tries to reverse the position but Sova maintains control.
Gaul is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Sova tries to control but Gaul wriggling away. #T11#
Gaul is trying to escape the mount.
Gaul is squirming around, avoiding Sova's attempts to control the action.
Sova content just to control the position here.
Gaul stops Sova from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Sova takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T12#
Gaul is looking to get to half guard.
Sova mounts Gaul! Really nice guard pass there!
Gaul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gaul slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gaul is pressing down on Sova's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gaul is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T13#
Gaul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sova controls the pace.
Sova trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Sova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Gaul is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gaul keeping full guard, as Sova tries to pass. #T14#
Sova trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul trying to control the position.
Sova sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Gaul looking for a guillotine here but Sova defends easily.
#SUB#
Gaul is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sova showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaul takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
An out of breath Lamban Gaul thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 400 Chai vs Itinya
Date: Mar 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Bohumil Bazant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Dusan Petrovic!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bazant or perhaps it was just good defense by Petrovic, which made it look bad.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Petrovic 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.
Bazant fails with a takedown attempt.
Bazant fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bohumil Bazant. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Petrovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bazant (0) vs (2) Petrovic#SUB2#
Bazant is defending against the submission attempts here by Petrovic.
#SUB2#
Petrovic is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Petrovic seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Petrovic frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bazant (0) vs (5) Petrovic
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Petrovic jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bazant manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bazant is trying to control Petrovic's posture but Petrovic avoids it.
Bazant tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Petrovic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Petrovic is trying to get an arm triangle but Bazant is defending well. #SUB2#
Petrovic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bazant is trying to control Petrovic's posture but Petrovic avoids it.
Bazant sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Petrovic has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bazant defend it? Petrovic steps over the head and cranks it - Bazant is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Petrovic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dusan Petrovic!
A victorious Dusan Petrovic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 401 Feet vs Solo
Date: Mar 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Jan Sokol! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jim Lingfield!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Sokol takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Sokol pulls guard.
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sokol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sokol lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sokol (2) vs (0) Lingfield
Lingfield seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sokol won't allow Lingfield to sweep him here.
Sokol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lingfield has Sokol pulled in close to control his posture.
Sokol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lingfield keeping moving, preventing Sokol from controlling successfully. #T1#
Lingfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Lingfield, not yet.
Sokol controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sokol wants to pass the guard but Lingfield is keeping the position.
Lingfield keeping moving, preventing Sokol from controlling successfully.
Sokol stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lingfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lingfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Lingfield, not yet.
Sokol slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lingfield has control of Sokol's left arm, preventing Sokol from doing any damage. #T2#
Lingfield keeping moving, preventing Sokol from controlling successfully.
Lingfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Lingfield, not yet.
Sokol tries to free his leg and advance position but Lingfield is retaining full guard.
Sokol content to stall in guard here.
Lingfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Lingfield, not yet.
Lingfield is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sokol pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lingfield is keeping the position for now.
Sokol slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sokol (5) vs (0) Lingfield#T3#
Lingfield struggling a bit here.
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Lingfield is being controlled here.
Lingfield tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Lingfield's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sokol tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lingfield regains half guard there - taking advantage of Sokol's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T4#
Sokol keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lingfield holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sokol content to control rather than advance.
Lingfield has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sokol passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lingfield! Score +3 for passing guard: Sokol (8) vs (0) Lingfield
Sokol controlling the position easily from mount.
Sokol trying to control but Lingfield is having none of it. #T5#
Lingfield keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sokol controlling the position easily from mount.
Lingfield holds on to Sokol around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Sokol looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lingfield is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Sokol content just to control the position here.
Sokol looking to control but Lingfield is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sokol avoids the attempt from Lingfield to control.
Lingfield is desperately trying to improve his position but Sokol has a good base and remains in mount.
Sokol looking to control but Lingfield is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Lingfield keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sokol can't control as he wanted to and Lingfield manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Still in half guard, Sokol seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sokol prevents Lingfield from improving his position.
Lingfield slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sokol is stalling in the full guard. #T8#
Sokol wants to control from the top but Lingfield keeps moving.
Lingfield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sokol is one step ahead there.
Lingfield has control of Sokol's left arm, preventing Sokol from doing any damage.
Sokol pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lingfield is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Lingfield is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sokol is fighting to break Lingfield's control of his arms but Lingfield is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Let's hope that Lingfield has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sokol wants to control from the top but Lingfield keeps moving.
Sokol being controlled here momentarily.
Sokol tries to free his leg and advance position but Lingfield is retaining full guard. #T10#
Lingfield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sokol is one step ahead there.
Sokol trying to control the position from guard on top but Lingfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lingfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sokol controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lingfield working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lingfield lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sokol (8) vs (2) Lingfield
Lingfield preventing the sweep. #T11#
Sokol seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lingfield is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sokol wants to sweep here but Lingfield controlling him for the moment.
Sokol is working hard here to advance position.
Sokol wants to control but Lingfield passes easily into half guard.
Sokol wants to get back to full guard.
Lingfield wants to pass to mount but Sokol is defending the position.
Sokol trying to get back to full guard but Lingfield takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sokol (8) vs (5) Lingfield#T12#
Lingfield sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lingfield prevents Sokol from getting the reversal.
Lingfield controlling the position easily from mount. #T13#
Sokol is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lingfield looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
Sokol is looking to improve his position but Lingfield isn't that keen on the idea.
Lingfield controlling from mount.
Sokol is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lingfield content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sokol takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
After winning the bout, Jan Sokol thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DMMA 398: Abrazos v Hanma
Date: Mar 02, 2025 |
#R1#
Sykora tests Dux's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Dux gets a double leg takedown into Sykora's guard.
Sykora scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Dux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sykora throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dux seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Dux drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sykora is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dux sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sykora wants to stand up but Dux is controlling him.
Dux sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've been hearing that Dux has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sykora keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Dux scoring with some ground and pound.
Sykora keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully. #T1#
Dux postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dux with a nice head shot there.
Dux is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet but Dux is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sykora keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Sykora wants to stand and escape but Dux is having none of it.
Dux scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ES2#
Sykora is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sykora is looking to break free of the clinch but Dux has double underhooks. #T2#
Dux keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sykora's efforts to push away.
Dux has a couple of punches blocked by Sykora.
Dux tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sykora smiles and moves away.
Sykora throws a big shot that misses.
Sykora missing with a left hand there. Dux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dux tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sykora defends well and Dux ends up having to push Sykora into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dux prevents Sykora from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Sykora's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sykora pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice sprawl there from Sykora as Dux shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dux ducks under a wild hook from Sykora.
Dux tries to counter by clinching up but Sykora breaks away and moves out of range.
Sykora avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sykora misses with a straight left.
Sykora misses the jab.
Sykora connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dux slips a straight right by Sykora.
Dux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sykora misses the jab.
Sykora connects with the punch.#T3#
Dux looks for a takedown but Sykora sprawls well.
Michal Sykora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dux shoots for a double leg takedown but Sykora sprawls well. He's pushed Dux's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sykora throws out a counter right but Dux avoids it with no problem.
Dux tries for a takedown but Sykora sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dux defending well as Sykora loads up on a big left hand.
Dux takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dux slips a straight right by Sykora.
Dux moves out of range as Sykora strikes.#TD#
Sykora gets caught napping as Dux dives in and scores a takedown. Sykora manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Sykora has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dux off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sykora 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.
Dux ducks under a wild hook from Sykora.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Dux has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sykora uses from the top position.
Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dux pulls Sykora in close to prevent any damage.
Sykora wants to get up but he can't break Dux's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dux wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Dux is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sykora is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Sykora stands up from Dux's guard - Sykora perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dux shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sykora defends it nicely.#CL#
Dux clinches with his opponent.
Sykora is trying to push Dux away but Dux has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sykora tries to break free but Dux pushes him back against the cage.
Sykora blocks a body shot from Dux.
Dux misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Sykora dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sykora lands a really nice looking cross but Dux seems unphased.
Dux shoots in but no luck this time.
Sykora throws an overhand right that lands on Dux's shoulder, as Dux tries to avoid the shot.
Sykora swats away the attempt to clinch by Dux.
Sykora is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dux.
Dux tries to clinch there but Sykora circles away.
Sykora looks to throw the jab but Dux is out of range.
Sykora has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Dux looking to score a takedown here. Sykora is defending well but Dux drives through and ends up in Sykora's guard.
Dux seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dux throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sykora works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dux with a nice head shot there.
Dux postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet but Dux is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dux wants to control from the top but Sykora keeps moving. #T1#
Sykora is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sykora avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dux is in close to Sykora's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sykora wants to stand up but Dux is controlling him.
Sykora is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dux postures up in Sykora's guard and throws a big left but Sykora blocks it.
Dux postures up in Sykora's guard and throws a big left but Sykora blocks it.
Frank Dux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sykora is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dux is controlling him.
Sykora keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dux lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dux is stalling in the full guard.
Sykora wants to stand but Dux is controlling the position. #ES2#
Sykora kicks Dux off and gets to his feet. #TD#
Dux closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sykora quickly recovers to half guard.
Sykora looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dux content to control rather than advance.
Dux has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#ES2#
Sykora pushes Dux off and gets back to his feet.#T3##CL#
Dux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sykora, pushing him back against the cage.
Sykora tries to break the clinch but Dux is controlling the position. #BC2#
Sykora breaks from the clinch.
Dux shoots in and drives through. Sykora sprawls well.
Dux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sykora waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dux.
A big left from Sykora misses.
Dux is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sykora.
Dux fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sykora tries to sprawl but Dux drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sykora is trying to stand back up but Dux is controlling him
Dux lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sykora is trying to stand back up but Dux is controlling him
#T4#
Dux wants to control but Sykora is keeping him busy.
Dux is looking to stall here but Sykora recovers full guard.
Dux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sykora is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Sykora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dux controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sykora keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michal Sykora will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sykora avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dux wants to clinch up but Sykora keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Sykora tries to sprawl but Dux drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sykora wants to stand back up but Dux manages to pass into side control.
Sykora is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dux asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux wants to control but Sykora is keeping him busy.
Dux is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dux trying to control the action but Sykora is working from the bottom. #T1#
Sykora taking a bit of punishment here - Dux scoring with strikes.
Sykora wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dux is working Sykora over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sykora is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sykora keeps working.
Sykora is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dux asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sykora on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sykora is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dux is chipping away with strikes.
Dux landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dux is putting a hurting on Sykora here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dux controlling the position.
Dux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sykora keeps working.
Dux working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Sykora on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sykora is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dux asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dux scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sykora pushes Dux away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dux gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sykora being controlled for a moment.
Sykora is trying to get back to his feet.
Michal Sykora is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Dux lands an elbow.
Dux trying to control the position but Sykora is working away.
Dux lands some shots froms side control.
Dux staying calm.
Dux cracks Sykora with a big elbow.
Frank Dux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dux is working Sykora over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sykora is trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Dux showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sykora has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Michal Sykora! |
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Event:
SYN 1148 Kamara vs. Macaco II
Date: Mar 02, 2025 |
#R1#
Palhares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drozd.
Palhares wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Miroslav Drozd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palhares jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Palhares with a jab.#TD#
Palhares shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Drozd's guard.
Palhares missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Palhares stops Drozd from standing up.
Palhares with a nice head shot there.
Palhares working some strikes from top position.
Palhares throws a strike but Drozd rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Drozd must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Palhares is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Drozd stopping the sweep attempt from Palhares.#T1##SUB#
Palhares looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Palhares working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Drozd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Drozd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Palhares has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Palhares has a closed guard, preventing Drozd from standing up.
Palhares throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Drozd wants to stand but Palhares is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Palhares is looking for a triangle but Drozd pushes his legs off easily.
#SU2#
Drozd stands up from Palhares's guard - Drozd perhaps looking for a knockout.
Drozd throws a body punch but Palhares moves out of range.
Crunch! Palhares slams his shin into Drozd's torso.#T2#
Drozd takes a swing at Palhares's ribcage but misses.
Drozd just misses with a punch to the body.
Palhares lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Palhares tenderised Drozd's leg. Drozd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Palhares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drozd.
Palhares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drozd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palhares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drozd misses with a hook to the body
and Palhares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miroslav Drozd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drozd takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palhares throws a hook to the side of Drozd's head but Drozd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drozd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice body kick there by Palhares.
Drozd misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Palhares takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Drozd throws a series of punches but Palhares moves out of range. #CL#
Palhares fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Drozd, pushing him back against the cage.
Palhares lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Palhares scores a nice knee to the body.
Palhares landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T3#
Palhares is looking to take this one to the mat.
Palhares lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drozd backwards.
Palhares lands a nice uppercut.
Drozd is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Palhares lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drozd or not.
Palhares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palhares misses with a knee to the head.
Palhares lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drozd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Palhares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Palhares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drozd throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Palhares manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palhares wants to control the position but Drozd says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Palhares tries to get to full guard but Drozd has control of the leg. #SU2#
Drozd stands up from half guard. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Palhares misses the target.
Drozd moves away from the strike by Palhares.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as Drozd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Drozd throws out a counter right but Palhares avoids it with no problem.
Drozd leaves Palhares with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Palhares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palhares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drozd manages to avoid it.
Palhares motions for Drozd to come forward. Palhares throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Palhares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drozd.
Drozd digs a good body shot into Palhares's ribs.
Palhares throws a low kick but it's checked well by Drozd.
Palhares fails with a takedown attempt.
Drozd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Palhares throws out the jab.
Drozd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Drozd is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Palhares rather than just go for the knockout.
Palhares ducks right into an uppercut from Drozd.
Drozd throws a jab when Palhares was well out of range.
Drozd misses with a hook.
Palhares moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Drozd throws a lazy right hand but Palhares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Palhares dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Palhares drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Palhares creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Drozd sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Palhares throws an elbow but Drozd slips to the side and avoids it well.
Palhares working the head and body with strikes.
Drozd pushes Palhares away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Palhares gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Palhares works to advance to full mount. Drozd defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Palhares with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC#Drozd is rocked!
Palhares trying to control but Drozd is having none of it.
Drozd is still in real trouble! Can Palhares finish him?
Palhares raining down hammerfists from mount.#T1#
Drozd wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palhares looking to control but Drozd is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Drozd seems to have recovered his senses.
Palhares with the ground and pound from mount.
Palhares postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Drozd is out cold - huge knockout for Palhares!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Luis Palhares!
Luis Palhares very nearly forgot to thank Bloodbath MMA Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Just some fights 16
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Oxford scores with a kick to the midsection.
Orel lands a jab.
A big right from Orel misses. #KD2#
Oxford drops Orel with a beautiful combination! Orel stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Oxford is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Adam Orel has been cut.
Oxford throws the left hand but Orel avoids the punch easily.
Oxford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
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!
Orel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orel with a nice cross.
Orel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oxford on the side of the head.
Oxford has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Orel lands a really nice looking cross but Oxford seems unphased.
Orel misses with a body shot.
Oxford misses with a looping right.
Orel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Oxford looks to land a right hand but Orel moved out of range.
Oxford misses with a wild body shot.
Adam Orel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orel connects with a crisp jab.
Oxford walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Orel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Orel clobbers Oxford with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Orel thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Orel moves into the clinch successfully.
Oxford trying to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Oxford pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Oxford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Orel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Orel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Orel swings wildly with an uppercut but Oxford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oxford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oxford throws a head punch that misses.
Oxford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oxford backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Oxford tries a body shot but Orel blocks it.
I was talking to Orel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oxford.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oxford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oxford misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orel.
A head punch on the inside from Orel fails to land.
Oxford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Orel connects with a knee to the head.
#T2#
Oxford lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Oxford just misses with a elbow thrown towards Orel's brow.
Oxford scores with a hook to the body.
Oxford scores with a shoulder strike.
Orel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oxford backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Oxford fails to land.
Oxford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Orel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orel.
Oxford misses with some punches.
Oxford misses with some punches.
Orel avoiding damage as Oxford throws knees to the body.
Orel looking to slow down the pace here.
Orel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Orel lands with a light punch inside.
Oxford throws a punch but it's blocked by Orel.
Oxford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Oxford tries a knee to the head but Orel blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orel. #T3#
Oxford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orel lands with a short shot to the head.
Oxford misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Orel.
Orel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oxfords head.
Orel leaning his opponent against the cage.
Oxford takes a shot to the head.
Orel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Orel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oxford tries a knee to the head but Orel blocks it.
Oxford lands a damaging elbow.
Orel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oxford backwards.
Oxford's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Orel lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orel tries a body shot but Oxford blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orel. #T4#
Oxford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oxford avoiding damage as Orel throws knees to the body.
Oxford throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oxford scores with a shot to the side of Orel's head.
Oxford crunches a lovely knee into Orel's ribcage.
Orel lands a nice shot to the body.
Oxford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orel misses with the head strike.
Oxford misses with a punch to the body.
Oxford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orel blocking some punches.
Orel slows down the pace here.
Oxford gets through Orel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oxford misses with the head strike.
Oxford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orel backwards.
Oxford digs a right hand underneath Orel's ribcage. Orel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oxford misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lord Eton Oxford will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adam Orel's cut.
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#
Oxford takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Orel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Oxford stuns Orel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oxford just misses with a punch to the body.
Orel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Oxford.
Oxford slips a jab from Orel.
Orel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oxford.
Orel has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Orel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Oxford has time to react.
Orel misses with a hook.
Oxford takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sloppy strikes from Oxford. Those never looked like landing.
Orel moves out of range as Oxford throws a body kick.
Orel looks to throw the jab but Oxford is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orel connects with a body shot that sends Oxford's belly button to the back.
A left and a right from Orel both land. Nice combination.
Orel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A bone on bone clash there as Orel blocks the leg kick.
Oxford digs a good hook to Orel's body.
Orel fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Oxford lands a nice shot to the body.
Orel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Orel closes the distance and clinches.
Oxford's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oxford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orels head.
Orel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hand to the body from Orel.
Oxford throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Oxford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orel backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Oxford fails to land.
Oxford lands an elbow inside that Orel shrugs off.
Oxford tries a body shot but Orel blocks it.
Oxford tries to throw a body punch but Orel avoids it by throwing Oxford back against the cage.
Oxford lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Orel.
Oxford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orel backwards.
Oxford throws a head punch that misses.
Orel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Orel takes an elbow to the temple.
Orel misses with the head strike.
Oxford is working Orel over against the cage.
Oxford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oxford misses with a knee strike.
Oxford misses with the head strike.
Orel tries to work over Oxford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oxford creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Oxford scores with a shoulder strike.
Oxford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Orel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oxford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oxford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Orel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oxford misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oxford.
Lord Eton Oxford seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Orel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orel swings wildly with an uppercut but Oxford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oxford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Oxford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orel avoids it.
Orel swings wildly with an uppercut but Oxford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orel blocking some punches.
Oxford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orel connects with a knee to the head.
Oxford lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A right hook to the body lands for Orel.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orel.
Orel scores with a shot to the side of Oxford's head.
Oxford misses with an elbow strike.
Oxford missing with knees to the body.
Oxford misses with the head strike.
Orel lands a right hand.
Oxford throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Oxford swings wildly with an uppercut but Orel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orel working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oxford working aggressively here.
Orel blocks an uppercut.
Oxford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orel scores with a shoulder strike.
Orel blocks a body shot from Oxford.
Oxford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oxford scores with a shoulder strike.
Orel blocking some punches.
Orel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orel.
Oxford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orels head.
Oxford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orel's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orel just leaning against Oxford, taking a breather.
A short right from Orel on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Oxford fails to land.
Orel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lord Eton Oxford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Adam Orel's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Oxford misses with a body shot
enabling Orel to counter with a crisp jab.
Oxford fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Orel checks it well.
Orel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orel blocks a jab.
Oxford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orel circles away quickly and effectively.
Oxford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Orel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oxford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Oxford ducks under a wild hook from Orel.
Oxford connects with a right hand. Orel shakes it off.
A shot to the liver by Orel. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Orel moves into the clinch.
Orel lands a shot to the body.
Orel lands with a light punch inside.
Orel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oxfords head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Orel.
Oxford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oxford misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Orel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Orel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oxford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Oxford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oxford throws a head punch that misses.
A knee to the head by Orel.
Orel lands a shoulder strike.
Oxford throws a punch but it's blocked by Orel.
Orel has a couple of punches blocked by Oxford.
Oxford tries to land knees in the clinch but Orel avoids the damage to the body.
Oxford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Orel gets through Oxford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Orel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Oxford tries to throw a body punch but Orel avoids it by throwing Oxford back against the cage.
Oxford throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oxford missing with knees to the body.
Orel blocking some punches.
Orel blocks an uppercut.
Orel lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A knee to the head by Orel.
#CUT#It looks like Lord Eton Oxford has been cut.
A short right from Orel on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Orel scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orel.
Orel is looking to control Oxford's arms but Oxford gets an underhook and turns him. Now Orel has his back to the cage.
Orel managing to block the knees to the body from Oxford.
Oxford is leaning against Orel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Orel scores with a hook to the body.
Oxford lands with a right to the head.
Orel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oxford trying to land knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Orel.
Oxford misses with a punch on the inside.
Orel connects with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Orel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Oxford fails to land.
Oxford unloads a knee to the mid-section. Orel lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Oxford working aggressively here.
Orel tries a knee to the head but Oxford blocks it.
Oxford tries a body shot but Orel blocks it.
Oxford throws a punch but it's blocked by Orel.
Orel stalling the fight.
Oxford is leaning against Orel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oxford throws a punch but it's blocked by Orel.
Orel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oxford misses with a punch on the inside.
Oxford gets through Orel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oxford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Orel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oxford.
Oxford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Orel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oxford has a couple of punches blocked by Orel.
#T4#
Oxford misses with some punches.
Oxford tries to land knees in the clinch but Orel avoids the damage to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oxford has a couple of punches blocked by Orel.
A head punch on the inside from Oxford fails to land.
Oxford scores with a shot to the side of Orel's head.
Oxford with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Orel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oxford tries to throw a body punch but Orel avoids it by throwing Oxford back against the cage.
Orel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Adam Orel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orel avoiding damage.
Orel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Orel throws a head punch that misses.
Oxford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Orel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Orel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Orel avoids a wild elbow strike from Oxford.
Orel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oxford blocks it with crossed arms.
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 Adam Orel.
Well Oxford 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lord Eton Oxford!
A very excited looking Lord Eton Oxford made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 398 Gracias vs Itinya
Date: Feb 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 26 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 17 losses; Robert Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Strakapoud doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Kelly holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kelly is trying to drag Strakapoud to the mat but Strakapoud just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kelly wants to take the fight to the mat but Strakapoud manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Kelly pulls Strakapoud into guard.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
Kelly being controlled here, momentarily.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Kelly is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Strakapoud got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kelly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strakapoud has managed to get both his arms back between Kelly's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Kelly is looking for a triangle but Strakapoud pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Strakapoud is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Strakapoud's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Strakapoud trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kelly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Strakapoud is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kelly has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Strakapoud is looking to defend but Kelly has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Strakapoud! Kelly pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Strakapoud taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Robert Kelly!
Robert Kelly decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 398 Gracias vs Itinya
Date: Feb 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 19 losses; Cole Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 25 losses; Robert Cap!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cap has Hunt up against the cage in a clinch.
Hunt is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hunt jumps guard but Cap turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cap has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hunt after a bit of a struggle.
Cap is working for takedown but Hunt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cole Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Cap.#TD2#
Cap pulls Hunt into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cap pulls Hunt in close to prevent any damage.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Cap is retaining full guard.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Cap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cap looking to control.
Hunt looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cap looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there. #T1#
Hunt forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Hunt 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. Cap tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hunt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cole Hunt!
Cole Hunt seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 398 Gracias vs Itinya
Date: Feb 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; White Goodman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Jan Sokol!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sokol fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goodman feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Sokol darts in and clinches Goodman up against the cage.#TD2#
Sokol drags the fight down to the ground.
Sokol is trying to control the position but Goodman postures up.
Goodman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sokol wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing that Goodman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodman wants to pass the guard but Sokol is keeping the position.
Sokol managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Sokol is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sokol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goodman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sokol swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goodman 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.
Sokol is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Sokol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sokol working a defensive guard here.
Goodman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sokol looking for a sweep. Not yet Sokol, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sokol is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sokol is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Goodman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Sokol is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sokol seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Goodman passes Sokol's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sokol wants to get back to full guard.
Goodman controlling the action here. #T4#
Sokol tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Goodman has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Goodman (3) vs (0) Sokol
Sokol is desperately trying to improve his position but Goodman has a good base and remains in mount.
Sokol keeps trying to improve his position.
Sokol tries to lock up and control but Goodman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Goodman works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Goodman (6) vs (0) Sokol
Sokol is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T5#
I would not like to be Sokol right now.
#SUB#
Goodman working for the choke. #SUB#
Goodman is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Sokol wants to escape the position.
Goodman biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T6#
You can see the frustration on Sokol's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Goodman is riding his opponent, not letting Sokol buck him off. #SUB#
Goodman looking for the choke but no joy.
Goodman biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T7#
Goodman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Goodman keeps control of the position as Sokol tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Goodman controlling the positon.
Sokol is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Goodman slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Sokol tries to break free.
#T8#
Sokol is still trying to improve position.
Sokol is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Goodman is not going to allow Sokol to sit and survive in this position.
Sokol felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sokol turns into Goodman and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodman (6) vs (2) Sokol#T9#
Goodman looking for a sweep. Not yet Goodman, not yet.
Sokol wants to pass the guard but Goodman is keeping the position.
Goodman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sokol stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goodman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sokol looking to sit in guard and control but Goodman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodman (8) vs (2) Sokol
Goodman controlling from the top position. #T10#
Sokol wants to sweep but no luck.
Sokol trying to control the position.
Sokol is controlling Goodman's posture.
Goodman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sokol working a defensive guard here.
#T11#
Sokol can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goodman controls the pace.
Sokol has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Goodman has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goodman (11) vs (2) Sokol
Sokol is trying to work for a sweep but Goodman has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Goodman (13) vs (2) Sokol
Goodman fails to advance to Sokol's back.
Sokol really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T12#
Goodman is trying to take his opponent's back.
Sokol tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goodman controlling the pace for now.
Sokol is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Goodman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sokol is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Goodman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Goodman fails to advance to Sokol's back.
Sokol tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goodman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sokol is looking to get to half guard.#T14#
Sokol wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Goodman (16) vs (2) Sokol
Goodman is riding his opponent, not letting Sokol buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sokol is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Goodman is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sokol defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goodman takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
White Goodman looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !! I need some private reflection time.
Im going to go rub one out with a slice of pizza.! Me'Shell Get the scooter!'. |
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Event:
C396: Chai vs Dewitt
Date: Feb 23, 2025 |
#R1#
Chai scores with a three punch combo!
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Cervenka's shoulder, as Cervenka tries to avoid the shot.
Chai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cervenka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cervenka scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Cervenka.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Cervenka manages to avoid it.
A big left from Cervenka misses.
Chai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cervenka has time to react.
Cervenka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Cervenka.
Cervenka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cervenka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Chai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cervenka throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Cervenka misses.
Cervenka throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cervenka manages to avoid it.
Cervenka missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cervenka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've been informed that Cervenka has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Cervenka misses with a looping left.
Chai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cervenka slips under a jab.
Chai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cervenka.
A big right from Cervenka misses.
Chai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chai misses with a looping left.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Cervenka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chai moves out of range as Cervenka strikes.
A good leg kick by Chai.
A big left from Chai misses.
A jab from Cervenka does it's job there.
A big right from Chai misses.
Cervenka throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cervenka takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Cervenka's shoulder, as Cervenka tries to avoid the shot.
Cervenka throws a series of punches but Chai moves out of range. #T2#
Chai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chai throws a lazy head kick
and Cervenka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cervenka moves out of range of the strikes.
Cervenka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Chai misses with a body kick.
Cervenka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cervenka 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.
Cervenka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.
Cervenka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chai misses with a looping left.
Cervenka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cervenka missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cervenka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cervenka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cervenka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chai doesn't seem bothered though.
Chai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cervenka walks into a straight right hand from Chai.
Chai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cervenka.
Cervenka connects with the punch.
Chai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cervenkas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marek Cervenka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cervenka throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cervenka loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Cervenka slips the punch.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chai tried to counter with a leg kick but Cervenka avoided it.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cervenka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cervenka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
A jab from Chai finds it's way through Cervenka's defenses.
Cervenka slips a jab from Chai.
Chai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cervenka momentarily.
Cervenka misses with an uppercut.
Cervenka lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cervenka throws out the jab.
Cervenka defending well as Chai loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Cervenka misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Chai as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Chai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cervenka doesn't seem phased though.
Cervenka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chai.
Cervenka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai scores with a nice strike.
Cervenka moves away from the strike by Chai.
Chai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Chai throws a hook but Cervenka avoids it easily.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai connects with a body shot.
Cervenka checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cervenka.
Cervenka takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Chai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cervenka takes a step back to recover.
Cervenka throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
Cervenka misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeong Hoon Chai dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cervenka walks into a left hand.
Cervenka looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Cervenka might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Chai has got the better of the exchanges.
Cervenka misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Chai misses its target.
Jeong Hoon Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Cervenka misses.
Chai falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Cervenka to counter with a crisp jab.
Chai connects with a crisp jab.
Cervenka throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cervenka. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai slips a straight right by Cervenka.
Chai slips a jab and a cross from Cervenka.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Chai misses.
Cervenka misses with a right hand
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cervenka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chai on the side of the head.
Chai misses with a looping left.
Chai tests Cervenka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Cervenka lands a really nice looking cross but Chai seems unphased.
Cervenka slips a straight right by Chai.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Cervenka moved out of range.#T1#
A combination from Cervenka does no damage.
Chai misses with a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Chai. That snapped Cervenka's head back.
Chai takes a swing at Cervenka's ribcage but misses.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Cervenka.
A big left from Chai misses.
Cervenka connects with a looping right hand.
Cervenka blocks a jab.
Chai moves out of range as Cervenka strikes.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cervenka at a distance.
Chai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cervenka.
A slow jab from Cervenka misses its intended target.
Cervenka throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
Chai moves away from the strike by Cervenka.
Cervenka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cervenka is looking to clinch but Chai is avoiding it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cervenka in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cervenka manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Chai.
Cervenka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cervenka walks into a jab.
Chai misses with a wild combination.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cervenka can do to turn this around?
Chai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good shot there by Chai.
Cervenka throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cervenka misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Chai lands a body shot.
Cervenka misses with a body shot.
Chai is looking to counter punch.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Cervenka throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Cervenka lands a nice shot to the body.
Chai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cervenka doesn't seem bothered though.
Cervenka blocks a jab.
Cervenka lands a glancing blow to the side of Chai's head.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Cervenka's shoulder, as Cervenka tries to avoid the shot.
Cervenka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cervenka scores with the left hand. Chai knows he should have avoided that one.
Cervenka blocks a jab.
Cervenka throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cervenka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cervenka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chai.
Cervenka missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai looks to throw the jab but Cervenka is out of range.
Chai catches Cervenka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Cervenka throws a right hand that misses
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
Cervenka misses with a straight right. #T4#
Cervenka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cervenka.
Cervenka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cervenka misses with a jab to the body
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cervenka. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cervenka misses with a looping left.
Cervenka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai connects with a jab.
A big left from Cervenka misses.
Cervenka staying out of range there.
Chai scoring well with a low kick there.
Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cervenka misses with an uppercut.
Chai misses with the combination.
Cervenka blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeong Hoon Chai dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Cervenka looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Cervenka looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Chai defending well as Cervenka loads up on a big left hand.
Cervenka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chai.
Cervenka throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
Chai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cervenka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cervenka misses with a lunging right hand
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cervenka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cervenka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cervenka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chai.
Cervenka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cervenka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai throws the left hand but Cervenka avoids the punch easily.
Cervenka throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
Chai thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cervenka if he has to take too many more of those.
#T1#
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cervenka.
Cervenka tries to clinch but Chai moves out of range.
Cervenka with a nice cross.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Cervenka.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cervenka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
Chai misses with a few strikes there.
Cervenka defending well as Chai loads up on a big left hand.
Chai with a jab.
Chai lands a jab to Cervenka's midsection.
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cervenka misses with a hook.
Chai throws a combination. Cervenka tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cervenka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Cervenka misses with a looping left.
Chai lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai slips under a jab.
Cervenka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chai lands a head shot.#T2#
Chai looks for the body kick but Cervenka saw that one coming.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Cervenka's head but Cervenka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cervenka tries to clinch but Chai is having none of it.
Chai scores with a leg kick.
Cervenka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Cervenka.
Cervenka just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai slips a jab from Cervenka.
Chai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cervenka lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cervenka.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cervenka. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai moves away from the strike by Cervenka.
Chai dodges the punch combination from Cervenka.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cervenka was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Cervenka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Cervenka throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
Cervenka avoids the body shot from Chai.
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cervenka lands with a right hand.
Chai connects with a body shot.
Cervenka misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Cervenka walks into a jab.
Cervenka misses with a right hand
and Chai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cervenka misses with an uppercut
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chai moves out of range as Cervenka strikes.
Cervenka misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cervenka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cervenka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cervenka.
Cervenka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Cervenka misses with a straight left.
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cervenka just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No joy there for Chai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cervenka throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Chai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Chai misses.
Cervenka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Chai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jeong Hoon Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cervenka staying out of range there.
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cervenka throws out the jab.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cervenka.
Cervenka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marek Cervenka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cervenka.
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 Jeong Hoon Chai.
Well Chai 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeong Hoon Chai!
Our winner, Jeong Hoon Chai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SYN 1145 Dariush vs. Danger
Date: Feb 23, 2025 |
#R1#
Stark tries for a takedown but Vrana sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vrana just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Vrana.
Alois Vrana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vrana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vrana misses with a kick to the body.
Stark unleashes a big counter combination but Vrana bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stark on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vrana. Vrana obviously looking to wear him down.
Vrana keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vrana takes a swing at Stark's ribcage but misses.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt.
Vrana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrana looks to land a left hand but Stark moved out of range nicely.
Stark wants to counter the offense by Vrana and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Stark has Vrana up against the cage in a clinch.
Vrana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stark missing with knees to the body.
Vrana tries a knee to the head but Stark blocks it.
#T1#
Stark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vrana avoids it.
Vrana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vrana working aggressively here.
Vrana misses with a knee to the head.
Vrana lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vrana avoids it.
Vrana scores with a shot to the side of Stark's head.
Stark throws an elbow that misses.
Vrana scores with a shoulder strike.
Vrana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Starks head.
A shot in the inside from Vrana.
Vrana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vrana managing to block the knees to the body from Stark.
Vrana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stark blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vrana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vrana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vrana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vrana lands a shoulder strike.
Stark misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vrana.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stark. #T2#
Vrana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vrana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vrana.
Stark is trying to break free.
Vrana lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Tony Stark has been cut.
Stark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vrana avoids it.
Vrana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vrana utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vrana avoiding damage as Stark throws knees to the body.
Stark with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vrana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vrana connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stark's face.
Stark pushes off an throws an elbow but Vrana leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vrana landing knees to the head.
Vrana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vrana throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stark misses with the head strike.
Stark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vrana's elbow.
Vrana keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stark's efforts to push away.#T3#
Vrana lands a hook that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Vrana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vrana.
Vrana lands a knee to the head.
Vrana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Stark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vrana.
Vrana lands a body shot.
Vrana lands an uppercut.
Vrana blocks a body shot from Stark.
Vrana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Vrana.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark can't break the clinch.
Stark working hard to break the clinch.
Vrana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stark has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Stark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Vrana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Vrana lands an uppercut.
Vrana lands with a short shot to the head.
Stark tries to stall but Vrana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vrana avoiding damage as Stark throws knees to the body.
Vrana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vrana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stark blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Stark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vrana throws a jab when Stark was well out of range.
Stark tries to counter with a clinch but Vrana shakes him off and moves away.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt
and Vrana makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alois Vrana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stark.
Vrana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stark darts in looking for a takedown but Vrana gets double underhooks and turns Stark into the cage.
Vrana lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Stark gets tackled into the cage by Vrana. Vrana maintains the clinch.
Vrana lands a shoulder strike.
Vrana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A frustrated look appears on Stark's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alois Vrana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Stark's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stark tries to land knees in the clinch but Vrana avoids the damage to the body.
Stark tries to land knees in the clinch but Vrana avoids the damage to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vrana.
Vrana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Vrana gets through Stark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stark's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vrana obliges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vrana.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vrana.
Stark with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vrana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vrana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vrana throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vrana digs a right hand into Stark's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stark's gas tank.
Stark is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Vrana.
Stark struggles to land a body shot inside as Vrana controls his hands.
Vrana lands a nice shot to the body.
Vrana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
A short right from Vrana on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Vrana.
Vrana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vrana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vrana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vrana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vrana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vrana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A knee to the head by Vrana.
Stark tries to land a knee to the head but Vrana blocks with his arms.
Vrana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vrana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vrana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Vrana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vrana pushes Stark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vrana digs a right hand into Stark's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stark's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vrana.
Stark with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Vrana.
Stark's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vrana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Starks head.
Stark takes a shot to the head.
Vrana gets through Stark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Vrana.
A short right from Vrana on the inside.
Vrana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vrana connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stark's face.
Vrana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Starks head.
Vrana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vrana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vrana lands with a left to the head. #ROC#Stark is rocked!
A short uppercut from Vrana.
Stark is still on wobbly legs! Can Vrana finish him?
Stark wants to break free but Vrana has control.
Stark seems to have recovered his senses.
Vrana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vrana keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stark's efforts to push away.#T3#
Vrana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stark wants to get back to striking at distance but Vrana won't allow it.
Vrana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Vrana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stark blocks it with crossed arms.
Vrana lands with a short shot to the head.
Vrana lands an uppercut.
Stark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vrana lands with a left to the head.
Vrana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Vrana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vrana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stark has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alois Vrana has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vrana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stark with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vrana scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vrana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vrana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stark backwards. #T4#
Vrana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vrana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vrana gets through Stark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vrana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vrana lands with a right to the head.
Vrana stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vrana lands a knee to the head.
Vrana scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vrana with a knee to the head.
Stark struggles to land a body shot inside as Vrana controls his hands.
Vrana connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stark's face.
A short left from Vrana.
Vrana lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vrana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vrana throws an elbow that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vrana.
Stark trying to land knees to the body.
Vrana with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alois Vrana dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony Stark's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Vrana misses with a two punch combination.
Stark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alois Vrana is winning the standup battle so far.
Vrana scores with a jab.
Vrana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stark can do to turn this around?
Vrana misses the jab.
Vrana scores with a nice right hand.
Vrana misses with a straight right.
Stark swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stark moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Vrana lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stark doesn't seem phased though.
Vrana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vrana throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Vrana clinches up against the cage.
Vrana swings wildly with an uppercut but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Stark throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Vrana on the inside.
Vrana misses with the head strike.
Vrana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vrana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vrana works on Stark's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vrana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vrana obliges.
Vrana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Vrana.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vrana.
Vrana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vrana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vrana pushes Stark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stark is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vrana is defending well for now.
Vrana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stark blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Stark missing with knees to the body.
Vrana managing to block the knees to the body from Stark.
Vrana scores with a knee to the head.
Vrana landing knees to the head.
Vrana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vrana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vrana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vrana landing knees to the head.
Vrana scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stark misses with a knee strike.
Stark is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vrana is defending well for now.
Stark takes a shot to the head.
Stark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stark tries to throw a body punch but Vrana avoids it by throwing Stark back against the cage.
Stark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vrana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Stark is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vrana is defending well for now.
Vrana is leaning against Stark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vrana lands an uppercut.
Vrana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Vrana pushes Stark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vrana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Vrana on the inside.
Vrana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vrana.
Stark tries to stall but Vrana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vrana with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vrana prevents a body shot from Stark.
Vrana lands with a left to the head.
Vrana lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vrana lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vrana lands a left hand.
Vrana pushes Stark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Vrana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are battling for dominant position up against the cage here. Vrana manages to get control of his opponent's head and throws a big knee - Stark drops to the canvas! He's done! Vrana goes wild and celebrates with his corner - this is a big victory for him and to get the win in such devastating fashion will certainly boost his reputation amongst the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Alois Vrana! |
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Event:
GAMMA#1139 Super v Alexey
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Drop misses the target.
Kyrylo lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Martin Drop has been cut.
Kyrylo blocks a jab.
Drop swings widly with a right hand
and Kyrylo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kyrylo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drop.
Drop gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kyrylo counters with a nice body shot.
Drop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Kyrylo misses its target.
Drop smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Drop swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kyrylo counters with a monster head kick that knocks Drop out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jerome Kyrylo!
During a confident post fight interview, Jerome Kyrylo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1140 Kimi v Pornthonglek
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Hicks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sojka under the eye.#CUT2#It looks like Albert Sojka has been cut.
Sojka misses the jab.
Sojka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Sojka.
Sojka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hicks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sojka has time to react.
Sojka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circling - Sojka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sojka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sojka with a jab.
Sojka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Sojka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hicks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Hicks tries to counter it with a takedown but Sojka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sojka throws a jab but it's blocked by Hicks.
Sojka is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Hicks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sojka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hicks moves out of range as Sojka strikes.
Hicks throws a big shot that misses.
Hicks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've been told by Sojka's head coaches at Brloh that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hicks shoots in but no luck this time.
Sojka misses with a wild body shot.
Sojka takes a swing at Hicks's ribcage but misses.
Hicks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hicks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sojka counters with a left to the body.
The fighters circling - Sojka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hicks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hicks defending well as Sojka loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Sojka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sojka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sojka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Albert Sojka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hicks throws a body punch but Sojka moves out of range.
Sojka throws a body punch but Hicks moves out of range.
Sojka swings for the body but Hicks moves out of range.
Hicks now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sojka cracks Hicks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sojka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sojka misses with a left hand
and Hicks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hicks with a hook.
Sojka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hicks's hands.#TD2#
Hicks shoots in and gets a takedown into Sojka's guard.
Hicks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hicks prevents Sojka from getting back to his feet.
Hicks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sojka is keeping the position for now.
Sojka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Hicks throws a big right hand that misses.
Sojka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hicks passes Sojka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sojka wants to get back to his feet.
Hicks landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sojka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hicks lands a nice short elbow.
Hicks working over Sojka with some ground and pound. Sojka looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hicks prevents Sojka from standing back up.
#T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hicks connects with a nice short shot to Sojka's temple.
Hicks thows a huge punch but Sojka dodges it nicely.
Hicks stops Sojka from getting back to his feet.
Hicks is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hicks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hicks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Hicks. #ROC2#Sojka is rocked!
Hicks working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Oh Sojka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hicks is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Sojka is hurt! He's hurt bad - Hicks fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Sojka from any more punishment! Congratulations to Hicks! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clive Hicks!
Clive Hicks 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:
GAMMA#1140 Kimi v Pornthonglek
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Lunak doesn't manage to clinch there - Francis circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Francis! But no joy.
Lunak doesn't manage to clinch there - Francis circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Francis checks a leg kick.
Francis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lunak slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lunak cracks Francis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lunak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lunak misses with a series of wild punches.
Lunak throws a hook but Francis blocks it.
Lunak misses the jab.
Lunak staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Lunak.
Francis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#It looks like Libor Lunak has been cut.
Lunak misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Francis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Francis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Francis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lunak fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Francis on the side of the head.#T1#
Lunak misses with a head kick.
Lunak looks to throw the jab but Francis is out of range.
Francis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lunak throws a shot from downtown. Francis moves away and avoids it.
Francis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lunak manages to avoid it.
Lunak misses with a lunging right hand
and Francis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Francis misses the shot to the body.
Libor Lunak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lunak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Francis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Francis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lunak misses with a straight left.
Lunak is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lunak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lunak looks to land a left hand but Francis moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Lunak.
A jab from Lunak does it's job there.
Francis looks to land a right hand but Lunak moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lunak throws a looping overhand right but Francis ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Lunak throws a right hand that misses
and Francis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Francis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lunak misses with the combination.
Lunak lands a right hook to the body.
Francis looks to land a left hand but Lunak moved out of range nicely.
Lunak takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#Libor Lunak's cut is getting worse.
Lunak swings for the body but Francis moves out of range.
Lunak on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lunak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lunak throws a hook but Francis blocks it.
Lunak misses with a straight left.
Lunak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lunak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lunak lands with a thumping leg kick.
Francis scores with a jab.#T3#
Francis moves out of range as Lunak strikes.
Lunak misses with a lunging right hand
and Francis counters with a left to the body.
Lunak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lunak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Francis ducks under a wild hook from Lunak.
Nice shot by Lunak.
Francis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lunak walks into a straight right hand from Francis.
Lunak misses with a body shot.
Francis pushes Lunak away with a front kick.
Lunak is breathing heavily.
Francis connects with a body shot that sends Lunak's belly button to the back.
Francis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Francis throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Francis feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lunak sprawling to the canvas! Lunak rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Francis finish him?!
#ROC2#Lunak is rocked!#CUT2#Libor Lunak's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Francis fakes the body blow, causing Lunak to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Lunak goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jayson Francis!
Jayson Francis decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Just some fights 15
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Pustik throws a big shot that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
OcasioCortez misses with a head kick.
Pustik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pustik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
OcasioCortez clinches up against the cage.
OcasioCortez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
OcasioCortez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pustik takes an elbow to the forehead.
OcasioCortez stalling.
Our sources have told us that OcasioCortez has been working on his elbows in the gym.
OcasioCortez trying to control the position but instead, Pustik has worked for underhooks and has pushed OcasioCortez into the cage.
Pustik tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
OcasioCortez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pustik blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pustik with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pustik avoids the elbow strike from OcasioCortez, against the cage.
Pustik dodges an elbow strike from OcasioCortez.
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!
OcasioCortez struggles to land a body shot inside as Pustik controls his hands.
OcasioCortez throws an elbow but it misses.
OcasioCortez misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
OcasioCortez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, OcasioCortez throws an elbow but misses.
Pustik lands an elbow that stopped OcasioCortez in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Alexandria OcasioCortez has been cut.
Pustik using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pustik struggles to land a body shot inside as OcasioCortez controls his hands.
Pustik takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Prokop Pustik has been cut.
Pustik works on OcasioCortez's body with a couple of short punches.
OcasioCortez is breathing heavily.
OcasioCortez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pustik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pustik working aggressively here.
Pustik is leaning against OcasioCortez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
OcasioCortez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pustik avoids a wild elbow strike from OcasioCortez.
Pustik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of OcasioCortez backwards.
We've been informed that Pustik has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pustik blocks the elbow strike.
OcasioCortez misses with an elbow strike.
Pustik tries a body shot but OcasioCortez blocks it.
Pustik blocks an elbow strike.
Pustik scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OcasioCortez lands an elbow inside that Pustik shrugs off.
Pustik lands a right hand.
Pustik misses with a knee to the head.
Pustik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pustik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pustik pushes OcasioCortez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pustik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pustik managing to block the knees to the body from OcasioCortez.
Pustik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pustik lands with a left to the head.
Pustik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
OcasioCortez swings wildly with an uppercut but Pustik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pustik missing with knees to the body.
Pustik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of OcasioCortez backwards.
OcasioCortez missing with knees to the body.
OcasioCortez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pustik's elbow.
OcasioCortez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T3#
Pustik lands with a light punch inside.
OcasioCortez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pustik lands with a short shot to the head.
Pustik using the Thai plumb to throw knees but OcasioCortez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
OcasioCortez slows down the pace here.
OcasioCortez blocks an uppercut.
Pustik looking to throw knees to the head but OcasioCortez is blocking nicely.
Pustik tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pustik.
OcasioCortez landing knees to the head.
Pustik misses with a punch to the body.
OcasioCortez blocks an uppercut.
OcasioCortez blocks a body shot from Pustik.
Knees in the clinch landing for OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez misses with a hook to the ribs.
OcasioCortez throws an elbow but it misses.
#T4#
A short uppercut from OcasioCortez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OcasioCortez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OcasioCortez prevents a body shot from Pustik.
OcasioCortez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pustik's defenses.
OcasioCortez missing with knees to the body.
Pustik avoids a wild elbow strike from OcasioCortez.
Pustik tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
OcasioCortez pushes Pustik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
OcasioCortez tries to throw a body punch but Pustik avoids it by throwing OcasioCortez back against the cage.
OcasioCortez lands an elbow inside.
A hook to the body from OcasioCortez.
A knee to the head by OcasioCortez.
Stalling in the clinch from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez has Pustik pushed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pustik takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, OcasioCortez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pustik takes an elbow to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alexandria OcasioCortez will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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##CL#
OcasioCortez rushes Pustik and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
OcasioCortez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
OcasioCortez trying to stall but Pustik improves his position.
OcasioCortez has a couple of punches blocked by Pustik.
Pustik lands a knee to the head.
Pustik misses with a short punch on the inside.
OcasioCortez crunches a lovely knee into Pustik's ribcage.
Pustik blocks an elbow strike from OcasioCortez.
Pustik throws a head punch that misses.
Pustik working aggressively here.
Pustik lands a left hand.
OcasioCortez lands an elbow just above Pustik 's eye.
OcasioCortez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pustik is breathing heavily.
Pustik takes an elbow to the forehead.
OcasioCortez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OcasioCortez with a knee to the head.
OcasioCortez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC#Pustik is rocked!
OcasioCortez has Pustik pressed against the cage. He pushes Pustik back and as he springs towards him off the cage, OcasioCortez throws a beautiful elbow that sends Pustik crashing to the floor! OcasioCortez piles on the pressure with more strikes! Pustik is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandria OcasioCortez!
Alexandria OcasioCortez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Just some fights 15
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Mineiro avoids the body shot from Havran.
Havran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mineiro.
Havran throws an off balance right hand
and Mineiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Gabriel Havran has been cut.
Mineiro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mineiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Havran misses with an uppercut. Mineiro saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Mineiro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Havran misses with a jab to the body
and Mineiro counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Havran.
Mineiro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Havran has managed to clinch.
Mineiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Havran smiles and moves away.
Havran misses with a straight right.
Mineiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Havran digs a good hook to Mineiro's body.
#T1##CL#
Mineiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Havran digs a right hand underneath Mineiro's ribcage. Mineiro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mineiro tries to pull guard but Havran forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mineiro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Havran walks away with a smile on his face. Mineiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elinho Mineiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mineiro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Havran finds it's way round the side to connect with Mineiro's head.
Havran misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Mineiro misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Havran. Mineiro does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Havran clinches up against the cage.
Mineiro being controlled against the cage.
Mineiro tries to pull guard but Havran forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mineiro is trying to pull guard but Havran turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mineiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mineiro tries to pull guard but Havran holds him up against the cage and eventually Mineiro drops back down to his feet.
Mineiro is trying to pull guard but Havran turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Mineiro is trying to pull guard but Havran has him pressed against the cage.
Havran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mineiro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Havran avoiding damage.
Havran has a couple of punches blocked by Mineiro.
Mineiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Havran misses with some punches.
Mineiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mineiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Havran to keep the fight standing.
Mineiro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Havran pushes Mineiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Havran wants to stall.
Havran lands an uppercut.#TD#
Mineiro successfully pulls guard.
#T3##SU2#
Havran decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Havran misses with a hook.
As Havran tries to get set, Mineiro tries to push him back and clinch up but Havran manages to avoid the attempt.
Gabriel Havran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mineiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Havran connects with the punch.#CL#
Mineiro has closed the distance and engaged Havran in a clinch.
Havran has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mineiro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Havran can turn it around.
Havran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mineiro fails to pull guard.
Havran controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD#
Mineiro jumps into guard, dragging Havran to the mat.
Havran would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mineiro looking to control but Havran passes into half guard.
#T4#
Mineiro keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SU2#
Havran stands up out of the half guard.
Mineiro ducks under a wild hook from Havran.
Havran misses with an uppercut. Mineiro saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Mineiro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mineiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mineiro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Havran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Havran's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Havran throws a hook but Mineiro avoids it easily.
Havran misses with a hook.
Havran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mineiro.
Havran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Havran walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Havran closes the distance and clinches.
Mineiro tries to pull guard but Havran won't allow it.
Mineiro takes a shot to the head.
Mineiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Havran to keep the fight standing.
Havran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mineiro's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Havran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Mineiro jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havran tries to stand but Mineiro is controlling from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Mineiro is looking for a triangle but Havran pushes his legs off easily.
Mineiro has a closed guard, preventing Havran from standing up. #SU2#
Havran gets to his feet. Mineiro looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gabriel Havran seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Havran has Mineiro up against the cage in a clinch.
Mineiro is trying to pull guard but Havran turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elinho Mineiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mineiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Havran.
Mineiro lands a shot to the body.
Havran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gabriel Havran seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Havran lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Mineiro drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU2#
Havran gets to his feet - Mineiro follows without any prompting.
Havran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Mineiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mineiro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mineiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Havran throws a hook but Mineiro blocks it.
Havran throws a jab but it's blocked by Mineiro.
Havran swings for the body but Mineiro moves out of range.
Mineiro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Havran moves into the clinch.
Mineiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Havran to keep the fight standing.
Mineiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Havran lands a shot to the body.
Mineiro tries to pull guard but Havran won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Mineiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mineiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Havran just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mineiro is trying to stall.
Havran manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Mineiro on the inside.
Havran tries to work over Mineiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Mineiro.
Havran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Havran fails to land.
Mineiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mineiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Havran to keep the fight standing.
Mineiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Havran is pushing Mineiro up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A shot in the inside from Havran.
I was talking to Mineiro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T4#
Mineiro jumps guard but Havran stands there with Mineiro around his waist. Mineiro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Havran cracks Mineiro with a nice body shot.
Havran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mineiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Havran smiles and moves away.
Havran lands with an overhand left.
Havran connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gabriel Havran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Havran throws a hook but Mineiro blocks it.
Mineiro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#KD2#
Havran lands a big uppercut and Mineiro crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mineiro looks OK. Havran waves Mineiro back to his feet!#ROC2#Mineiro is rocked!
Havran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oh Mineiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mineiro gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Havran points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Mineiro wakes up just in time to hear Havran thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gabriel Havran! |
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