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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
GAMMA#955 Spratt v Andrianakis
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
River lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
River throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Sole moves into the clinch.#BC#
River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sole has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sole there as he acknowledges the shot.
River circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
River shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sole manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Sole is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. River is aware though and is defending well.
River postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as River accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
River missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
River slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sole can't do much from the bottom here.
Sole avoids any damage from the ground and pound of River.
River in side control lands a decent elbow. #ROC#Sole is rocked!#T1#
The ground and pound from River seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sole is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
River throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
River misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sole gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
River throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
River scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sole keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sole is trying to defend against the ground and pound but River scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sole is still in real trouble! Can River finish him?
River 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.
Sole is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of River's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take River's back!
Sole seems to have recovered his senses.
Sole lands with a hammerfist to the side of River's head.#SUB2#
Sole working for a choke but River is defending well. #T2#
You can see the frustration on River's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sole trying to control.#SUB2#
Sole is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but River has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
River is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Sole is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but River has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sole controls the position.
River rolls, trying to escape but Sole keeps control of the position.
River turns into Sole and is now in his guard.
River throwing strikes but missing.
Sole seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
River scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
River preventing the sweep.
River throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sole works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sole working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. River doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. River manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
River content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
River working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
River scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sole trying to keep a closed guard but River is proving a slippery customer.
Sole working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from River.
Sole manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. River manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
River is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sole is aware though and is defending well.
River might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4##SUB#
River is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
River has his foot on Sole's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sole works his way back into a safe position though.
Sole content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
River is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sole is aware though and is defending well.
Sole must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
River is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sole is aware though and is defending well.
Sole controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
River manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sole manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sole trying to keep a closed guard but River is proving a slippery customer.
Sole is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
River postures up in Sole's guard and throws a big left but Sole blocks it.
River stopping the sweep attempt from Sole.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kollaa River dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sole tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Sole looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sole wants to pass the guard but River is defending well.
River wants to improve his position but Sole is controlling well.
River is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sole's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sole's back!
The referee is taking a good look at Sole as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from River!
The referee is taking a good look at Sole as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from River!
River throwing sloppy strikes.
River avoiding Sole 's attempts to control his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sole covering up well under a series of strikes from River.
Sole is trapped and River is scoring with shots to the head and body. #T1#
River landing with strikes.
River is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Sole up.
Sole is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get River off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
River is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Sole up.
River lands a big punch and Sole is covering up! Another big shot separates Sole from consciousness and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kollaa River!
Kollaa River decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Jacks Sole had this to say: 'Shit happens, I'll learn from this.'. |
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Event:
Slavic FL37 Tres Santos-Bidden
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Truth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Theodorakis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Theodorakis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Truth scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Theodoros Theodorakis has been cut.
Theodorakis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Truth.#CL#
Theodorakis darts in and clinches Truth up against the cage.
Truth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Theodorakis blocks a body shot from Truth.
Truth lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Theodorakis.
Theodorakis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Theodorakis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Truth tries to work over Theodorakis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Theodorakis gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Theodorakis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Theodorakis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Truth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Truth wants to stand up but Theodorakis is controlling him.
Truth trying to control the position here. #T1#
Theodorakis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Truth is wriggling around but Theodorakis manages to pass to half guard.
#SUB#
Theodorakis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Truth is trying to stand.
#SU#
Theodorakis gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Truth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Theodorakis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Truth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A left lands for Truth.#T2#
Truth throws an overhand right that drops Theodorakis like a sack of potatoes! Truth dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). R Truth! |
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Event:
Highland 175
Date: Jul 15, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Wang gets a clinch. #TD#
Wang jumps guard and drags Clams to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Clams is sitting in close to Wang's body. Wang has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Clams is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Clams is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Wang.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Charles Wang!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Charles Wang made sure he mentioned Carnage Clothing , along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Slavic FL 36
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Kiyashko feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hunt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hunt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kiyashko's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Hunt postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kiyashko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hunt, into his guard. #REVR#
Kiyashko won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
Kiyashko wants to get up but he can't break Hunt's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Kiyashko is sitting in close to Hunt's body. Hunt has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kiyashko is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kiyashko is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hunt.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Hunt! |
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Event:
Slavic FL 36
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Kyrvänsyylä missing with a left hand there. Torres was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Torres tries to clinch up
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Torres instigates a clinch.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to work over Torres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to break the clinch but Torres has him pressed against the cage.
Kyrvänsyylä working aggressively here.
Torres misses with a short punch on the inside.
Torres scores with a shoulder strike.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Torres tries a body shot but Kyrvänsyylä blocks it.
Kyrvänsyylä has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kyrvänsyylä working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kyrvänsyylä.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Torres creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Torres taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Torres misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Torres fails to land. #BC#
Torres manages to break the clinch.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with the combination.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a series of punches but Torres moves out of range. #CL#
Torres moves into the clinch.
Torres lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee calls for Torres to work.
Torres lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Kyrvänsyylä escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Torres tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kyrvänsyylä swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kyrvänsyylä unleashes a big counter combination but Torres bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Torres wants to clinch.
Kyrvänsyylä unleashes a big counter combination but Torres bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Torres looks to land a right hand but Kyrvänsyylä moved out of range.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kyrvänsyylä fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kyrvänsyylä fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Torres looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kyrvänsyylä takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Torres looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Torres moves into the clinch.
Torres lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Torres working aggressively here.
Kyrvänsyylä blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Torres scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Torres misses with a punch on the inside.
Torres working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Torres escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kyrvänsyylä swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a chopping leg kick but Torres manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Torres tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Torres tries to clinch there but Kyrvänsyylä circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Kyrvänsyylä. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kyrvänsyylä.
Torres throws a head kick but Kyrvänsyylä moves out of range.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a right and a left that both miss.
Torres swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to bum rush Torres with a series of wild strikes but Torres uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kyrvänsyylä keeps the fight on the outside.
Kyrvänsyylä scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Torres fails with an attempt to clinch.
Torres misses with an uppercut. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Torres breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kyrvänsyylä avoids a punch combination nicely.
Torres is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kyrvänsyylä closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a front kick aimed at Torres's knee but Torres avoids it well.
Torres misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Kyrvänsyylä on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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 Pablo Torres will probably get the nod.
That's time! Torres's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kyrvänsyylä lands the left hand.
Torres tries to clinch there but Kyrvänsyylä circles away.
#CL#
Torres instigates a clinch.
Kyrvänsyylä blocks a body shot from Torres.
Torres being controlled against the cage.
Kyrvänsyylä blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Kyrvänsyylä breaks the clinch.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a series of strikes that have Torres backpedaling.
Torres tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a two punch combination.
Pablo Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyrvänsyylä lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kyrvänsyylä avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kyrvänsyylä 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.
Kyrvänsyylä takes a jab right on the kisser.
Torres jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1#
Torres gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Torres tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Kyrvänsyylä is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Torres buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Torres!! Torres is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Kyrvänsyylä throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Einar Kyrvänsyylä!
A very excited looking Einar Kyrvänsyylä rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Pablo Torres was interviewed post fight and said 'I will try to have great comeback!'. |
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Event:
C107: Brandstatter vs. Murhaa
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Bolsdeep tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bolsdeep tries to clinch but Zan moves out of range.
Zan misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Bolsdeep fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zan, pushing him back against the cage.
Zan misses with the head strike.
Zan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zan throws a head punch that misses.
Bolsdeep throws a head punch that misses.
Bolsdeep tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bolsdeep or not.
Zan misses with the head strike.
Zan misses with a punch to the body.
Zan can't find room to land a body shot as Bolsdeep controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bolsdeep.
A hook to the body from Zan.
A head punch on the inside from Bolsdeep fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Bolsdeep fails to land.
Zan lands an uppercut.
Zan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zan blocks a body shot from Bolsdeep.
Zan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bolsdeep backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bolsdeep backwards.
Zan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bolsdeep.
Bolsdeep misses with some punches.
Bolsdeep has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bolsdeep can turn it around.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Zan.
A shot in the inside from Zan.
Zan lands with a left to the head.
Zan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bolsdeep tries to throw a body punch but Zan avoids it by throwing Bolsdeep back against the cage.
Bolsdeep missing with knees to the body.
Zan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bolsdeep backwards.
Bolsdeep misses with an elbow strike.
Zan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zan lands a hook that snaps the head of Bolsdeep backwards.
Zan lands a right hand.
Zan lands a nice uppercut.
Zan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Bolsdeep lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Bolsdeep is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Zan fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bolsdeep.
Bolsdeep swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zan lands with a right to the head.
Zan misses with a body punch.
Zan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bolsdeep backwards.
Nice body punch from Zan - that landed with a thud.
Zan lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Bolsdeep tries to throw a body punch but Zan avoids it by throwing Bolsdeep back against the cage.
Zan lands with a right to the head.
Bolsdeep is still on wobbly legs! Can Zan finish him?
Zan swings wildly with an uppercut but Bolsdeep uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bolsdeep looks winded!
Bolsdeep blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Zan.
Bolsdeep seems to have recovered his senses.
A body shot lands from Zan.
Zan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zan dips a shoulder and cracks Bolsdeep with a mighty uppercut! Bolsdeep falls back against the cage and Zan unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bolsdeep is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Zan screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tan Zan!
A very excited looking Tan Zan 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:
GAMMA#952 Raffington v Spratt
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sole.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Traveller checks a leg kick.
Sole wants to clinch up but Traveller keeps it at a distance.
Sole tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Traveller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Traveller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Traveller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Traveller keeps the fight on the outside.
Sole tries to clinch but Traveller moves out of range.
Sole fails with the takedown
and Traveller counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sole keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Traveller.
Traveller misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sole wants to clinch.
Sole tries to clinch up.
Sole wants to clinch up but Traveller keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Donk. Traveller catches Sole right on the button with a cross.
Traveller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice cross by Traveller.
Sole throws a leg kick but Traveller checks it.
Sole tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Sole has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sole misses with a hook from the clinch.
Traveller gets through Sole's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Traveller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sole tries to clinch up.
Sole ducks under a wild hook from Traveller.
Astro Traveller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Traveller scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2#Sole is rocked!
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!
Sole is looking to score with low kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Traveller! But no joy.#T2#
Sole fails in his attempt to clinch.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Traveller! Sole is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Astro Traveller!
An out of breath Astro Traveller thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Jacks Sole stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit happens, I'll learn from this.'. |
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Event:
CTMMA 20: Kasai Vs Salazar
Date: Jun 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Kasai lands a slapping body shot.
Kasai jabs at Salazar 's body.
Salazar tries to clinch up
and Kasai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kasai connects with a body shot.
Kasai jabs at Salazar 's body.
Kasai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Salazar moves to clinch but Kasai breaks away
and Kasai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Salazar thinking.
Salazar tries to clinch but Kasai moves away
and Kasai counters with a three punch combo that has Salazar backing up. Salazar nods at Kasai to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salazar tries to clinch up
and Kasai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Salazar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kasai, pushing him back against the cage.
Kasai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kasai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kasai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Salazar backwards.
Kasai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Salazar backwards. #BC2#
Salazar manages to break the clinch.
Salazar tries to clinch but Kasai moves out of range.
It looked like Kasai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Kasai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Salazar 's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Chito Jacare Salazar has been cut.
Kasai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Salazar tries to clinch up
and Kasai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Kasai drops Salazar with a beautiful combination! Salazar stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kasai is looking for the KO!#ROC#Salazar is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kasai circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kasai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Salazar thinking.
Salazar is still on wobbly legs! Can Kasai finish him?
Salazar is looking to clinch.
Salazar seems to have recovered his senses.
Salazar darts in trying to clinch
and Kasai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kasai lands with an uppercut that bounces Salazar off the cage and back into range.
Salazar tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kasai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kasai circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kasai counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Kasai pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Salazar back to the cage. Kasai follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Salazar tries to clinch but Kasai moves away
and Kasai counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Salazar is rocked!
Salazar tries to clinch but Kasai moves away
and Kasai counters with a straight right hand.
Salazar is still on wobbly legs! Can Kasai finish him?
Salazar wants to clinch but Kasai slips to the side
and Salazar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Salazar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kasai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salazar tries to clinch
and Kasai counters with a huge left! Salazar is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kasai isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Salazar from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kasai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keizo Kasai!
Keizo Kasai retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Keizo Kasai 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:
Slavic FL33 Jackson-Greydorian
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Abdul.
Abdul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bednarski.
Bednarski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abdul swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've been hearing reports that Bednarski has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bednarski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abdul sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bednarski somewhat.
Abdul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abdul has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
No joy there for Abdul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bednarski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Abdul sprawls well. Abdul wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bednarski gets slowly back to his feet.
Abdul looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abdul with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bednarski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abdul manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bednarski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abdul.
Abdul with a jab.
Abdul misses the jab.
Bednarski misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
A combination from Abdul does no damage.
Bednarski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abdul lands with a nice body punch.
Bednarski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abdul paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bednarski connects with a body shot.
Bednarski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bednarski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Abdul counters with a one-two to the body.
Bednarski moves in looking to clinch but Abdul pushes him off.
Abdul is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bednarski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Abdul.
Abdul lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bednarski throws a body punch but Abdul moves out of range.
Bednarski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Abdul throws a nice looking combination but Bednarski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bednarski misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Bednarski rushes Abdul and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Abdul throws an elbow but it misses.
#T2#
Bednarski avoids a wild elbow strike from Abdul.
Bednarski struggles to land a body shot inside as Abdul controls his hands.
Abdul lands a shot to the body.
Bednarski is working for takedown but Abdul is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanislaw Bednarski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdul wants to break the clinch but can't.
Abdul effectively controlling the action here.
Abdul gets underhooks to prevent Bednarski's takedown attempt.
Abdul dodges an elbow strike from Bednarski.
Bednarski tries for a takedown but Abdul manages to get underhooks.
Bednarski is trying to break free.
Abdul lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Abdul pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bednarski has Abdul pressed against the cage, preventing Abdul from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bednarski blocks an elbow strike.
Bednarski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Abdul up against the cage.
Abdul has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bednarski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3#
Abdul trying to control the position but instead, Bednarski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Abdul into the cage.
Bednarski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bednarski is working for takedown but Abdul is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bednarski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bednarski pushes Abdul back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bednarski misses with an elbow over the top.#TD2#
Abdul has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bednarski is trying to keep an underhook but Abdul manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bednarski scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Abdul manages to mount him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bednarski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Abdul raining down shots from the mount!
Abdul with the ground and pound from mount. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abdul punishing his opponent with strikes.
Abdul is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Abdul lands a big elbow.
Bednarski is looking to improve his position but Abdul isn't that keen on the idea.
Abdul with a couple of short strikes.#SUB2#
Abdul working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Abdul has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Abdul looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hoosein Abdul dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bednarski shoots in for a takedown but Abdul shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bednarski misses with a takedown attempt - Abdul sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bednarski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Abdul looks to land a combination but Bednarski avoids it well.
No joy there for Abdul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abdul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abdul getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Danga de danga de dang - Abdul scores with a four punch combination!
Bednarski moves to clinch but Abdul breaks away
and Abdul counters with a straight right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Abdul. Those never looked like landing.
Bednarski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanislaw Bednarski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdul clobbers Bednarski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Abdul gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Abdul is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bednarski frees his head nicely. Oh but Abdul has switched to an armbar! Bednarski is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Hoosein Abdul!
Hoosein Abdul bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Slavic FL33 Jackson-Greydorian
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Theodorakis.
Theodorakis is trying to break free.
De Rossi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
De Rossi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Theodorakis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but De Rossi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
De Rossi lands an elbow inside that Theodorakis shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Theodoros Theodorakis has been cut.
De Rossi tries a knee to the head but Theodorakis blocks it.
Theodorakis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Theodorakis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Theodorakis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi has Theodorakis pressed against the cage, preventing Theodorakis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Theodorakis misses with the head strike.
Theodorakis throws a punch but it's blocked by De Rossi. #BC2#
Theodorakis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
De Rossi instigates a clinch.
De Rossi lands a nice elbow. #T1#
De Rossi landing knees to the body.
De Rossi with a knee to the head.
De Rossi gets through Theodorakis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Rossi avoiding damage.
De Rossi blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Theodorakis has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed De Rossi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
De Rossi is trying to shake Theodorakis off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Theodorakis won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Rossi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Theodorakis with a poor takedown
and Theodorakis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Giuseppe De Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodoros Theodorakis.
Theodorakis shoots in but no luck this time.
De Rossi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Theodorakis misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and De Rossi counters with a shoot takedown. Theodorakis fights it but they end up in guard.
Theodorakis looks winded!
De Rossi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Theodorakis's guard.#T2#
De Rossi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Theodorakis has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
De Rossi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Theodorakis wants to stand up but De Rossi is controlling him.
De Rossi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
De Rossi tries to stand but Theodorakis is controlling from the bottom.
Theodorakis pulls De Rossi in close to his closed guard and prevents De Rossi from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Theodoros Theodorakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Theodorakis doesn't manage to clinch there - De Rossi circles away.
De Rossi tries to counter by clinching up but Theodorakis breaks away and moves out of range.
De Rossi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Theodorakis shoots in looking for a takedown. De Rossi tries to sprawl out of it but Theodorakis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Rossi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
De Rossi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Theodorakis sprawls and moves away.
Theodorakis misses with a takedown attempt - De Rossi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
De Rossi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Theodorakis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around De Rossi's waist but De Rossi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Theodorakis off to one side. #CL#
De Rossi has Theodorakis up against the cage in a clinch.
De Rossi blocking some punches.
De Rossi lands with a right to the head.
Theodorakis tries to stall but De Rossi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Theodorakis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from De Rossi.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
De Rossi lands a good knee to the midsection. Theodorakis won't want to take too many of those.
De Rossi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Theodorakis backwards.
Theodorakis misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Rossi blocks a body shot from Theodorakis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe De Rossi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Theodoros Theodorakis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Theodorakis tries to clinch there but De Rossi circles away.
Theodorakis fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
De Rossi clinches.
Theodorakis misses with the head strike.
Theodorakis lands a nice uppercut.
De Rossi scores with a shoulder strike.
De Rossi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Theodorakis gets through De Rossi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Rossi lands an elbow that stopped Theodorakis in his tracks for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Theodorakis.
Giuseppe De Rossi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Theodorakis working aggressively here.
De Rossi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
De Rossi just leaning against Theodorakis, taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Rossi.
Theodorakis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Rossi digs a right hand into Theodorakis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Theodorakis's gas tank. #T1#
De Rossi trying to land knees to the body.
Theodorakis wants to break free but De Rossi has control.
De Rossi blocking some punches.
Theodorakis takes an elbow to the forehead.
De Rossi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Theodorakis.
Theodorakis misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Theodorakis jumps guard and drags De Rossi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
De Rossi wanted to stand there but Theodorakis had control of the position.
De Rossi controlling from the top position.
De Rossi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
De Rossi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Theodorakis has his hands on De Rossi's head, controlling the position.
Theodorakis trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Theodorakis looking for a sweep. Not yet Theodorakis, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
The crowd cheers as De Rossi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Theodorakis doesn't seem phased though.
Theodorakis tries to bum rush De Rossi with a series of wild strikes but De Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Theodorakis dives in for a single leg takedown but De Rossi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Giuseppe De Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
De Rossi clinches up with Theodorakis and pushes him back against the cage.
De Rossi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Theodorakis can do to turn this around?
Theodorakis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. De Rossi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Giuseppe De Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodoros Theodorakis.
Theodorakis misses with a punch on the inside.
De Rossi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Theodorakis tries to work over De Rossi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Theodorakis tries to break the clinch but De Rossi is controlling the position.
Theodorakis goes for a takedown attempt but De Rossi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Theodorakis is breathing heavily.
Theodorakis tries to clinch but De Rossi moves out of range. #CL#
De Rossi darts in and clinches Theodorakis up against the cage.
De Rossi stalling against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Theodorakis fails to land. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Rossi.
De Rossi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
De Rossi lands a hook that snaps the head of Theodorakis backwards.
Theodorakis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Theodorakis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Theodorakis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. De Rossi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
De Rossi forces Theodorakis back against the cage and clinches.
De Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Theodorakis backwards.
De Rossi lands a right hand.
De Rossi lands a knee to the head.
#ROC#Theodorakis is rocked!
Theodorakis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but De Rossi is keeping busy.
Theodorakis is still on wobbly legs! Can De Rossi finish him?
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from De Rossi on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe De Rossi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Theodoros Theodorakis'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. This is the final round!#R3#
De Rossi cracks Theodorakis's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Theodorakis slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before De Rossi can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giuseppe De Rossi!
Giuseppe De Rossi very nearly forgot to thank Katman Drip Inc. 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:
Highland 168
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Wang tries to clinch up
and Wang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Wang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Quigley, pushing him back against the cage.
Quigley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wang's elbow.
Wang jumps guard but Quigley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Quigley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Wang gets a clinch.
Wang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Quigley walks away with a smile on his face. Wang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Quigley's corner calls for a 1-2. Quigley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wang tries to clinch but Quigley moves away #KD2#
and Quigley counters with a nice right hand that sends Wang toppling to the canvas! Wang scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Quigley finish him?!#ROC2#Wang is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Charles Wang has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quigley steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Wang is out on his feet! Quigley sets himself and nearly takes Wang's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Matthew Quigley!
A very excited looking Matthew Quigley 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:
Slavic FL 32 Torres-Chunks
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Kiyashko pushes Branston up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kiyashko can't get the takedown.
Kiyashko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kiyashko lands a nice elbow.
Branston taking a breather. #TD#
Branston is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kiyashko is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Branston to the mat. Branston regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kiyashko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Branston trying to keep a closed guard but Kiyashko is proving a slippery customer.
Kiyashko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kiyashko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kiyashko chips away with some ground and pound.
Branston keeping moving, preventing Kiyashko from controlling successfully.
Kiyashko postures up.
Kiyashko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Branston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Branston wants to stand but Kiyashko is controlling the position. #T1#
Kiyashko trying to control the position from guard on top but Branston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kiyashko landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Branston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kiyashko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kiyashko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Branston keeping full guard, as Kiyashko tries to pass.
Branston looking to control.
Branston wants to stand and escape but Kiyashko is having none of it. #SUB2#
Branston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kiyashko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kiyashko throws an elbow that misses. Branston uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kiyashko's guard. Nice move by Branston!#REVB#
Kiyashko wants to get back to his feet but Branston is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kiyashko wants to sweep here but Branston controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Branston tries to free his leg and advance position but Kiyashko is retaining full guard.
Branston wants to control from the top but Kiyashko keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Kiyashko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kiyashko pushes off an throws an elbow but Branston leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#TD#
Kiyashko ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kiyashko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Branston wants to pass the guard but Kiyashko is keeping the position.
Kiyashko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Branston on the ground.
Branston trying to control but Kiyashko is working from the bottom.
Branston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Branston trying to control but Kiyashko is working from the bottom.
Kiyashko has control of Branston's left arm, preventing Branston from doing any damage.
Branston pushes down on Kiyashko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kiyashko is staying active underneath Branston, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Branston tries to pass to full mount but Kiyashko defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Volodymyr Kiyashko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Branston with a poor takedown #CL#
and Kiyashko counters by clinching up.
Kiyashko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Ranston Branston has been cut.
Kiyashko lands a damaging elbow.
Branston is trying to break the clinch but Kiyashko is controlling him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kiyashko.
Kiyashko tries to throw a body punch but Branston avoids it by throwing Kiyashko back against the ropes.
Kiyashko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Branston on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kiyashko pushes off an throws an elbow but Branston leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#TD#
Kiyashko has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Branston is trying to keep an underhook but Kiyashko manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kiyashko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Branston with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Kiyashko is working for a kimura but Branston is defending it quite comfortably.
Kiyashko working Branston over with strikes.
We've been hearing that Kiyashko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Branston is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Kiyashko.
Ground and pound from Kiyashko.
Branston is looking to control Kiyashko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Branston avoid being mounted?
Kiyashko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Branston is trying to get back to full guard.
Kiyashko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kiyashko is looking to take a break and control but Branston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Kiyashko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Branston doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kiyashko. #T2#
Branston throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Branston avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kiyashko.
Kiyashko working over Branston with some ground and pound. Branston looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kiyashko trying to control the action but Branston is working from the bottom.
Kiyashko 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.
Kiyashko working the head and body with strikes.
Branston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Branston taking some punishment here, with Kiyashko in his half guard. #ROC#Branston is rocked!#T3#
Kiyashko lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Branston! More strikes land and this one is all over! Kiyashko jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Volodymyr Kiyashko!
A very excited looking Volodymyr Kiyashko 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:
Slavic FL 32 Torres-Chunks
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Torres throws the left hand but Chunks avoids the punch easily.
Chunks drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Torres defends it well.#CL#
Torres pushes Chunks up against the ropes in a clinch.
Chunks pushes Torres back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Torres pulls guard effortlessly.
Chunks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Torres is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chunks is controlling him.
Chunks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chunks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Torres knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chunks on the ground.
Chunks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chunks.
Chunks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chunks is looking to work some ground and pound but Torres has wrist control.
Chunks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Chunks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chunks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Torres utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chunks wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
Chunks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chunks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chunks distracts Torres with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chunks distracts Torres with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chunks throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Chunks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chunks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chunks wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
Chunks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chunks throws a big right hand that misses.
Chunks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Torres utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chunks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Torres on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Torres tries to get out of the position.
Chunks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chunks 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.
Chunks working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Chunks wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Chunks is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Torres preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Chunks content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Torres throws a body punch but Chunks moves out of range.
Chunks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pablo Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Chunks. That snapped Torres's head back.
#T4#
Chunks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Torres avoids the head kick by Chunks.
Chunks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Torres.
Torres throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chunks.
Torres lands with a hook. Chunks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bobby Chunks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Torres darts in and clinches Chunks up against the ropes.
Torres misses with a punch on the inside.
Chunks pushes Torres back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Torres's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Torres looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Chunks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chunks's elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torres blocking some punches.
Chunks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
Chunks scores with a shot to the side of Torres's head.
Chunks throws an elbow that misses.
A hook to the body from Torres.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Chunks dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Chunks looks to score with a jab to the body but Torres is just out of range.
Torres waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chunks.#CL#
Torres darts in and clinches Chunks up against the ropes.
Chunks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Torres misses with a punch on the inside.
Chunks blocks an uppercut.
Torres is leaning against Chunks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chunks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Torres tries a knee to the head but Chunks blocks it.
Torres avoids a wild elbow strike from Chunks.
Torres lands a body punch.
Torres trying to stall but Chunks improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres blocks a body shot from Chunks.
Torres throws a punch but it's blocked by Chunks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Torres.
Torres works on Chunks's body with a couple of short punches.
Pablo Torres has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chunks takes a knee to the side of the body.
Torres lands a nice uppercut.
Chunks is breathing heavily.#T1##BC#
Torres escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Torres fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Torres shoots in and gets a takedown into Chunks's guard.
Chunks controls Torres momentarily but Torres frees himself.
Torres trying to control but Chunks is working from the bottom.
Bobby Chunks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Torres looking to sit in guard and control but Chunks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Chunks with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Chunks won't allow Torres to get back to his feet.
Chunks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chunks throws a strike but Torres rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Chunks working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Torres wants to control from the top but Chunks keeps moving.
Chunks trying to keep a closed guard but Torres is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Chunks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Chunks 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.
Torres keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Torres taking some punishment here, with Chunks in his half guard.
Chunks winds up and cracks Torres with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chunks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Torres has hold of Chunks's hands but Chunks slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chunks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chunks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Torres with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Chunks lands strikes from half guard.#ROC2#Torres is rocked!
Torres is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chunks scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oh Torres is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chunks is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Torres is hurt! He's hurt bad - Chunks fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Torres from any more punishment! Congratulations to Chunks! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Chunks!
Bobby Chunks is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Bobby Chunks rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Pablo Torres spoke after the fight, saying 'I will try to have great comeback!'. |
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Event:
Slavic FL 31 Rochester-Takeda
Date: Jun 03, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
McStafferson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McStafferson advances position into side control!
We've been hearing good reports from McStafferson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
McStafferson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
McStafferson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sole is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
McStafferson tries for a kimura but Sole is defending well. #SUB#
McStafferson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStafferson tries to advance position but instead Sole slips a leg back in to half guard. #T1##SUB#
McStafferson wants to work for an arm triangle but Sole is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
McStafferson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sole keeping hold of McStafferson's head, controlling as best he can.
Sole is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McStafferson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McStafferson's back!
Sole scores with strikes from the back.
McStafferson wants to escape the position.
Sole has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of McStafferson's body.
McStafferson takes a big shot to the side of the head.
McStafferson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Sole.
Sole has good solid back control here.
McStafferson can't escape the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McStafferson is covering up but some of the strikes from Sole are getting through and doing damage.
McStafferson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
McStafferson staying busy and making it hard for Sole to control.
Sole really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for McStafferson.
McStafferson staying busy and making it hard for Sole to control. #T3#
Sole thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
McStafferson staying busy and making it hard for Sole to control.
McStafferson can't escape the position.
Can McStafferson hold on?! Sole is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
McStafferson is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Sole looking for the choke from the back.
Sole lands with a hammerfist to the side of McStafferson's head.
Sole scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. McStafferson is looking for a way out.
Sole trying to control momentarily.
#T4#
McStafferson breaks Sole's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sole trying to control the position.
Sole keeping full guard, as McStafferson tries to pass.
Sole is controlling McStafferson's posture.
McStafferson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sole swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Sole looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McStafferson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sole controlling McStafferson's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacks Sole dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
McStafferson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
McStafferson tries to keep at a distance but Sole has taken the fight into the clinch.
McStafferson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McStafferson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Sole to keep the fight standing.#TD#
McStafferson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sole uses from the top position.
Sole content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sole is working McStafferson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
McStafferson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sole gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sole with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sole scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sole keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McStafferson's head.
Sole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
McStafferson has an active guard here but Sole has managed to pass into half guard.
Sole looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
McStafferson is staying active underneath Sole, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sole throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sole slips a nice elbow through McStafferson's hands, connecting with McStafferson's forehead.
Sole looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
McStafferson looking for submissions off his back.
Sole looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McStafferson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sole seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McStafferson is looking for a sweep. Sole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
McStafferson is working hard here to advance position.
Sole is trying to control. McStafferson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McStafferson wants to get back to full guard.
Jacks Sole has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sole wants to lay and pray for a moment but McStafferson keeps working.
Sole is just content to waste time from the top position. McStafferson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sole trying to control but McStafferson is working from the bottom.
Sole connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
McStafferson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sole gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McStafferson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
McStafferson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sole controls the pace.#SUB#
McStafferson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sole trying to control the position from guard on top but McStafferson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sole lands a couple of elbows.
Sole wants to control from the top but McStafferson keeps moving.
Sole must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sole 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. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
McStafferson is looking for a triangle but Sole pushes his legs off easily.
Sole wants to control from the top but McStafferson keeps moving.
Sole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sole fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from McStafferson misses.
Sole swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jacks Sole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sole has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McStafferson finds it's way round the side to connect with Sole's head. #CL2#
Sole has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sole unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sole putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McStafferson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2#
Sole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McStafferson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McStafferson wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Sole instigates a clinch.
Sole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacks Sole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
McStafferson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sole slips a straight right by McStafferson.
Sole blocks a jab.
Sole lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sole tries to clinch there but McStafferson circles away.
Sole tries to clinch up.
McStafferson throws a hook to the side of Sole's head but Sole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sole tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. McStafferson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Sole instigates a clinch.
Sole is working McStafferson over against the ropes.#TD#
McStafferson pulls guard effortlessly.
Sole is in close to McStafferson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McStafferson has momentary wrist control but Sole slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sole tries to free his leg and advance position but McStafferson is retaining full guard.
Sole passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sole in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McStafferson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sole wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Sole moves into full mount!
Sole dominating with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Sole.
Sole scoring with strikes but McStafferson is staying in there.
Sole lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC2#McStafferson is rocked!
Sole loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have McStafferson scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Sole land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Sole stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacks Sole!
A victorious Jacks Sole 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:
Highland 163
Date: May 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Wang doesn't manage to clinch there - Zaire circles away.
Wang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Wang instigates a clinch.
Zaire controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD2#
Wang jumps into guard, dragging Zaire to the mat.
Zaire postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wang working a defensive guard here.
Zaire is looking to work some ground and pound but Wang has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zaire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zaire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1##SUB2#
Wang working for a triangle but Zaire defends it easily.
Zaire stands up over Wang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zaire throwing strikes from guard but Wang blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Wang working for a triangle but Zaire defends it easily.
Zaire distracts Wang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Zaire lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zaire scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zaire is looking to work some ground and pound but Wang has wrist control.
Zaire postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zaire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zaire makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zaire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zaire throwing strikes but missing.
Zaire is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Zaire trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Wang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zaire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Wang has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Zaire should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Wang has tightened it up now! Zaire should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Charles Wang!
Charles Wang gave a mention to Carnage Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Slavic FL 30
Date: May 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Hidal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hidal throws a hook but Bednarski blocks it.
Bednarski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bednarski throws a leg kick but Hidal moved away.
Hidal just misses with a punch to the body.
Hidal just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Bednarski has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bednarski throws a sloppy head kick and Hidal moves out of range easily.
Hidal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yorge Hidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hidal cracks Bednarski with a good jab.
Bednarski tries to clinch but Hidal is having none of it.
Bednarski defending well as Hidal loads up on a big left hand.
Hidal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bednarski wants to clinch.
Bednarski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bednarski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Bednarski forces Hidal back against the ropes and clinches.
Bednarski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bednarski is working for takedown but Hidal is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hidal presses Bednarski against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bednarski pushes off an throws an elbow but Hidal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#T1#
Bednarski tries to circle away but Hidal has him pinned against the ropes.
Hidal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Hidal lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Bednarski ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bednarski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hidal wants to get up but he can't break Bednarski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hidal is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bednarski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bednarski trying to control but Hidal is working from the bottom.
Bednarski postures up in Hidal's guard and throws a big left but Hidal blocks it. #T2#
Hidal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bednarski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bednarski trying to control but Hidal is working from the bottom.
Bednarski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bednarski 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.
Bednarski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bednarski won't allow Hidal to sweep him here.
Bednarski landing with the ground and pound.
Hidal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Hidal 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.
Bednarski chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Bednarski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bednarski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bednarski trying to control but Hidal is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bednarski drops back looking for a leg! Hidal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hidal manages to kick Bednarski off! Bednarski jumps back into Hidal's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yorge Hidal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hidal lunges at Bednarski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bednarski's hand. #T4#
Hidal misses with an uppercut. Bednarski saw that one coming.
Bednarski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hidal cracks Bednarski with a good jab.
Bednarski fails to land the takedown.
Bednarski shoots for a double leg takedown but Hidal sprawls well. He's pushed Bednarski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanislaw Bednarski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bednarski fails to land the takedown.
Hidal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bednarski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hidal circles away quickly and effectively.
Bednarski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hidal.
Hidal scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bednarski fails with a takedown attempt.
Bednarski is breathing heavily.
Hidal swats away the attempt to clinch by Bednarski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yorge Hidal dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bednarski is looking to clinch but Hidal is avoiding it.
#CL#
Bednarski closes the distance and clinches.
Hidal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bednarski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hidal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hidal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Bednarski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hidal wants to stall.
Bednarski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hidal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hidal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bednarski backwards.
Hidal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bednarski backwards.
Bednarski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Hidal.
Hidal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Hidal.
A shot in the inside from Hidal.
Hidal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Hidal.
A short left from Hidal. #BC2#
Hidal breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Hidal cracks Bednarski with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hidal has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bednarski to stand back up!#ROC2#Bednarski is rocked!
Bednarski slips a jab from Hidal.
Oh Bednarski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Bednarski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hidal drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Bednarski right on the button. Bednarski goes down! Hidal follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Hidal gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yorge Hidal! |
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Event:
Slavic FL 30
Date: May 23, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Theodorakis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Theodorakis stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Theodorakis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Melton quickly recovers to half guard.
Theodorakis working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Theodorakis 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. Melton tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Theodorakis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Theodoros Theodorakis!
Theodoros Theodorakis 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:
Slavic FL 29
Date: May 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Torres scores with a punch to the head.
Torres ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tres Santos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Torres counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Torres gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short left from Torres.
Torres makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tres Santos's coach down at Hero Academia was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tres Santos's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC#
Torres's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Torres with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tres Santos looks winded!
A jab lands there for Torres.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torres scores with a shot to the body.
Tres Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Torres misses the target.
Tres Santos misses with a right hand
and Torres counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tres Santos thinking.
Crack! Torres connects with the perfect overhand right and Tres Santos falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Torres!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pablo Torres!
Pablo Torres is the new heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Pablo Torres made sure he mentioned Neon Zombie, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Bellicose 94 - Prospects 2
Date: May 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Strakapoud fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Goggins misses the target.
Strakapoud misses with a takedown attempt
and Goggins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Strakapoud is defended easily by Goggins.
David Goggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanislav Strakapoud.
Strakapoud has his takedown stuffed
and Goggins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strakapoud moves forwards but Goggins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Goggins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Strakapoud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strakapoud changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goggins tries to avoid it but Strakapoud manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goggins to the ground. Goggins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stanislav Strakapoud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strakapoud with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Goggins to score with a decent uppercut.
Goggins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strakapoud moves away.
Strakapoud shoots in for a double leg but Goggins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Strakapoud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goggins.
Strakapoud avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strakapoud misses with a two punch combination.
Goggins misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strakapoud avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Goggins as Strakapoud shoots in.#T1#
Strakapoud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goggins.
Strakapoud's coach down at Brloh was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Strakapoud's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A jab lands there for Goggins.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goggins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goggins punishes Strakapoud's body with a nice straight punch.
Strakapoud slips under a jab from Goggins.
Strakapoud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goggins moves out of range as Strakapoud strikes.
Strakapoud misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Strakapoud lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Strakapoud takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL#
Goggins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Goggins working aggressively here.
Goggins working aggressively here.
Goggins working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Goggins. #T2#
Goggins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goggins lands a left hand.
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!
Goggins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goggins misses with a punch to the body.
Strakapoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Goggins breaks the clinch.
Strakapoud fails with a takedown attempt.
Strakapoud shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goggins pinned against the cage. Goggins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Decent striking displayed by Goggins there.
David Goggins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goggins throws out a loose jab but Strakapoud uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Goggins missing with a left hand there. Strakapoud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strakapoud throws a hook but Goggins blocks it.
Strakapoud tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Goggins swivels and escapes.
Strakapoud fails to land the takedown.
Strakapoud shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Goggins counters with a nice body shot.
Strakapoud has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters circle momentarily. Goggins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Goggins scores with a jab to the body.
Strakapoud avoids the body shot from Goggins.
Goggins lands the left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Goggins. No joy for Strakapoud on that attempt.
Strakapoud shoots in for a takedown but Goggins shows good takedown defense.
Strakapoud looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goggins is fending him off so far but Strakapoud persists. Nope, Goggins circles away and we're back to standing.
Goggins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Goggins looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Strakapoud looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goggins is fending him off so far but Strakapoud persists. Nope, Goggins circles away and we're back to standing.
Strakapoud looks winded!
Goggins catches Strakapoud with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Goggins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Strakapoud. #T4#
Goggins slaps away a takedown attempt from Strakapoud, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Goggins lands with a hook. Strakapoud tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Strakapoud gets tackled into the cage by Goggins. Goggins maintains the clinch.
Strakapoud tries to pull guard but Goggins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goggins.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goggins.
Goggins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strakapoud backwards.
Strakapoud is trying to pull guard but Goggins has him pressed against the cage.
Goggins misses with the head strike.
Goggins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goggins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Strakapoud pulls Goggins into guard.
Goggins 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Goggins dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Goggins misses with a body shot.
Strakapoud will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Goggins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
David Goggins is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Goggins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Goggins lands an uppercut.#BC#
Goggins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goggins stuffs the takedown attempt from Strakapoud. Strakapoud gets slowly back to his feet.
Goggins misses the jab.
Goggins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strakapoud can do to turn this around?
Goggins stuffs the takedown.
David Goggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanislav Strakapoud.
Strakapoud with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Goggins counter with a right hand.
Strakapoud defending well as Goggins loads up on a big left hand.
Strakapoud is trying hard to land a takedown here. Goggins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Strakapoud shoots in and bounces Goggins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strakapoud stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goggins swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Strakapoud is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Strakapoud stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goggins swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Strakapoud drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Strakapoud jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Strakapoud works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Strakapoud is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goggins is just riding it out for now. Strakapoud eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Strakapoud seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Strakapoud is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goggins has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Strakapoud wants to free his trapped foot but Goggins is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Strakapoud is working for a submission of some sort.
Strakapoud is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Strakapoud working for a submission but Goggins is keeping him at bay.
Strakapoud pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB2#
Strakapoud is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Goggins is surviving well by controlling Strakapoud's body position as best he can. #T3##SUB2#
Strakapoud working for a guillotine from mount but Goggins is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Strakapoud working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Strakapoud is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Goggins is surviving well by controlling Strakapoud's body position as best he can.
Goggins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Goggins tries to get out of the position.
Goggins wants to control but Strakapoud is having none of it.#SUB2#
Strakapoud with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Strakapoud looking for a guillotine from mount but Goggins is having none of it. #T4#
Strakapoud moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Strakapoud is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Goggins is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stanislav Strakapoud!
David Goggins was interviewed post fight and said 'Watch your back Mother F***er I'm coming for you'. |
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Event:
S-1 WGP 2022 in Nagoya II
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Inhanamoto stalks Tequila and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tequila's face. Tequila staggers backwards, shaken.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tequila.
Inhanamoto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice jab there from Inhanamoto. #ROC#Tequila is rocked!
Inhanamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tequila manages to avoid it.
Inhanamoto fails to land with a series of punches.
Inhanamoto misses with a series of wild punches.
#KD2#
Inhanamoto ducks into a a hook from Tequila and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!#ROC2#Inhanamoto is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tequila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Inhanamoto manages to avoid it.
Inhanamoto swings for the body but Tequila moves out of range.
Inhanamoto misses with the combination.
#CL#
Inhanamoto takes the fight into the clinch.
Inhanamoto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Inhanamoto misses with a knee strike.
Tequila misses with a punch on the inside.
Tequila looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Tequila doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tequila tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Inhanamoto.
Tequila is leaning against Inhanamoto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tequila blocks the elbow strike.
Inhanamoto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tequila fails to land.
Inhanamoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tequila fails to land.
Tequila goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Inhanamoto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tequila fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tequila swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tequila swings wildly with an uppercut but Inhanamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tequila working aggressively here.
Inhanamoto lands a nice uppercut.
Tequila throws a punch but it's blocked by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Tequila.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tequila.
A head punch on the inside from Tequila fails to land.
Inhanamoto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tequila.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inhanamoto tries to break the clinch but Tequila is controlling the position.
I was talking to Inhanamoto's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tequila blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tequila struggles to land a body shot inside as Inhanamoto controls his hands.
Inhanamoto is trying to break the clinch but Tequila has him pressed against the ropes.
Inhanamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tequila.
Tequila lands a body shot in the clinch.
Inhanamoto is breathing heavily.
Inhanamoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tequila avoids it.
Inhanamoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tequila avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tequila.
Tequila fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tequila fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tequila tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tequila goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tequila throws a head punch that misses.
Tequila 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.
Having scored a knockdown, Jack Tequila should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tequila tests Inhanamoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Inhanamoto clinches up against the ropes.
Inhanamoto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Tequila fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Inhanamoto.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Inhanamoto.
Tequila dodges an elbow strike from Inhanamoto.
Tequila on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Inhanamoto.
Tequila working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tequila.
Inhanamoto tries a knee to the head but Tequila blocks it.
Tequila works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tequila tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Inhanamoto's elbow.
Aiko Inhanamoto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tequila on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tequila can't find room to land a body shot as Inhanamoto controls the action.
Inhanamoto misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Inhanamoto is trying to break free.#T1#
Inhanamoto lands a hook that snaps the head of Tequila backwards.
Tequila misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tequila tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Tequila fails to land.
Inhanamoto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tequila.
Tequila misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tequila.
Tequila goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tequila tries to throw a body punch but Inhanamoto avoids it by throwing Tequila back against the ropes.
Inhanamoto prevents a body shot from Tequila.
Inhanamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tequila swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Inhanamoto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tequila throws a punch but it's blocked by Inhanamoto.
Tequila swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tequila swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Inhanamoto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Inhanamoto blocks an uppercut.
Tequila misses with the head strike.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Inhanamoto.
Tequila blocks the elbow strike.
Inhanamoto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tequila has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Inhanamoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tequila misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Inhanamoto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Inhanamoto blocks a body shot from Tequila.
Tequila blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tequila misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tequila lands with a left to the head.
Tequila has a couple of punches blocked by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tequila is defending well for now.
Tequila tries to work over Inhanamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Inhanamoto scores with a hook to the body.
Tequila tries to work over Inhanamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Inhanamoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tequila avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Inhanamoto. #BC#
Inhanamoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aiko Inhanamoto will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
Inhanamoto closes the distance and clinches.
Tequila fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Inhanamoto lands a shoulder strike.
Tequila keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Inhanamoto's efforts to push away.
Tequila blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Inhanamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tequila is defending well for now.
Inhanamoto lands an uppercut.
Inhanamoto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tequila or not.
A frustrated look appears on Inhanamoto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tequila misses with a short punch on the inside.
Inhanamoto is leaning against Tequila and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto gets through Tequila's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Tequila lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Inhanamoto.
Tequila misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tequila works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1#
Tequila on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Inhanamoto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Inhanamoto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Tequila tries a body shot but Inhanamoto blocks it.
Tequila has a couple of punches blocked by Inhanamoto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tequila.
Tequila misses with a hook to the ribs.
Inhanamoto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tequila backwards.
Tequila throws a punch but it's blocked by Inhanamoto.
Tequila misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tequila tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tequila throws a punch but it's blocked by Inhanamoto.
Tequila fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tequila working aggressively here.
Tequila misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Inhanamoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Inhanamoto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Inhanamoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
A short uppercut from Tequila.
A short left from Inhanamoto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Inhanamoto lands a shoulder strike.
Inhanamoto is trying to break the clinch but Tequila has him pressed against the ropes.
Inhanamoto misses with a knee strike.
Inhanamoto has a couple of punches blocked by Tequila.
Inhanamoto scores with a shot to the side of Tequila's head.
Tequila misses with a punch on the inside.
Tequila blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Inhanamoto blocking some punches.
Inhanamoto prevents a body shot from Tequila.
Inhanamoto misses with a knee strike.
Tequila misses with a punch on the inside.
Tequila struggles to land a body shot inside as Inhanamoto controls his hands.
Inhanamoto lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Inhanamoto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tequila lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Inhanamoto scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aiko Inhanamoto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Inhanamoto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
Slavic FL 28: Welcome to L.A.
Date: May 04, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Bounty gets a clinch.
Bounty tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Andrianakis just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Bounty makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Andrianakis.
Bounty lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Andrianakis gets through Bounty's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bounty tries to circle away but Andrianakis has him pinned against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Andrianakis lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Jamie Bounty has been cut.
Andrianakis prevents a body shot from Bounty.
Andrianakis gets through Bounty's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bounty looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Andrianakis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice elbow from Andrianakis. #CUT#That has opened up Jamie Bounty's cut even more.
Andrianakis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bounty tries to break free but Andrianakis pushes him back against the ropes.
Andrianakis lands a shoulder strike.
Andrianakis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bounty looks winded!
Andrianakis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andrianakis prevents Bounty from breaking the clinch.
Andrianakis lands with a left to the head.
Nice elbow from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis lands with a short shot to the head.
Andrianakis digs a right hand underneath Bounty's ribcage. Bounty let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Andrianakis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Andrianakis scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Andrianakis.
Nice elbow from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis lands a left hand.
Andrianakis lands a hook that snaps the head of Bounty backwards.
Andrianakis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bounty.
Andrianakis cracks Bounty with a nice body shot.
Andrianakis lands with a right to the head.
Andrianakis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bounty's defenses.
Still in the clinch, Andrianakis scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Bounty is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrianakis creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Bounty! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Andrianakis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milo Andrianakis!
A victorious Milo Andrianakis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Jamie Bounty was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm not getting younger but I'm glad to have such opportunity to fight. '. |
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