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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SMASH: Hun vs Noeigati
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Chai throws a poor cross that misses
and Denver counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice defenses there by Denver.
A little feinted left hand from Denver on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Denver throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.
Chai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chai connects with a single shot there.
Denver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Denver has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
Chai throws a sloppy head kick and Denver moves out of range easily.
Chai throws a jab when Denver was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Denver tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai cracks Denver with a good jab.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chai.
Chai misses with a right hand
enabling Denver to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai throws a right hand that misses
and Denver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Chai misses with a looping left.
Denver was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chai throws a lazy uppercut
and Chai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Denver counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chai throws a sloppy head kick
and Denver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Chai throws a leg kick
enabling Denver to counter with a crisp jab.
Chai throws a lazy uppercut
and Denver counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai misses with a hook
and Denver counters with a nice body shot.
Chai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Denver takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chai tries to clinch
and Denver counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Chai.
An attempted straight right counter from Denver misses the target.
Chai misses with a hook. Denver ducked under it nicely.
Chai throws a head kick that Denver semi-blocks.
#T2#
Chai is looking to clinch but Denver is avoiding it.
Chai misses with a leg kick
and Denver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Denver tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Denver counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Denver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Denver swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Denver ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Denver swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A low kick from Chai misses
and Denver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai wants to clinch but Denver slips to the side
and Denver counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Denver counters with a nice uppercut.
Chai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Denver.
Denver swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Denver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Chai.
Chai throws a lazy head kick
and Denver counters with a nice uppercut.
Chai misses with an uppercut
and Denver counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai lands a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Denver blocks the leg kick.
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Denver counters with a nice body shot.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chai throws a right hand that misses
enabling Denver to counter with a crisp jab.
Denver has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Chai misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Denver to counter with a crisp jab.
Chai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Denver.
Denver throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Denver swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chai misses with a left hand
and Denver counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Chai finds it's way through Denver's defenses.
Chai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Denver counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Denver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Nice defenses there by Denver.
Chai misses with a hook.
Chai misses with a left hand
and Denver counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai throws a right hand that misses
and Denver counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai throws a right hand that misses
and Denver counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lemuel Denver dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Chai misses with a low kick.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Denver staying out of range there.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Denver counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Denver counter with a right hand.
Chai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chai misses with a hook
and Denver counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chai misses with a hook.
Chai swings widly with a right hand
and Denver counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai misses with a right hand
and Denver counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chai thinking.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Lemuel Denver is winning the standup battle so far.
Chai misses with a straight right.
Chai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Denver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Chai misses with a hook.
Denver was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Denver manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Denver misses the target.
Chai misses with a hook
and Denver counters with a straight right hand.
Chai misses with a hook
and Denver counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chai misses with a body shot.
Chai swings widly with a right hand
and Denver counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chai thinking.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chai throws a leg kick
enabling Denver to counter with a crisp jab.
Chai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chai throws a leg kick but Denver sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Denver was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chai throws a leg kick but Denver checks it.
Chai throws an off balance right hand
and Denver counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chai thinking. #T2#
Chai throws a poor cross that misses
and Denver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chai throws a jab when Denver was well out of range.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Denver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Denver throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai lands the left hand.#CL2#
Chai clinches up with Denver and pushes him back against the cage.
Chai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC2#
Chai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Denver takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chai misses with an uppercut
and Denver counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chai thinking.
Chai misses with a right hand
and Denver counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chai thinking.
Chai misses with a right hand
and Denver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chai throws a right hand that misses
and Denver counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Chai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Denver was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Denver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Denver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Denver misses its target.
Denver blocks a jab.
Denver is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chai swings widly with a right hand
and Chai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chai throws a right hand that misses
and Denver counters with a right hand to the body.
Chai misses with a hook. Denver ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Denver was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chai.
Chai throws a lazy head kick
enabling Denver to counter with a crisp jab.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Denver counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai misses with a hook. Denver ducked under it nicely.
Denver is looking to counter punch.
Chai looks to throw the jab but Denver is out of range. #CL2#
Denver gets tackled into the cage by Chai. Chai maintains the clinch. #T4#
Denver lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
Denver throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai. #BC2#
Chai breaks from the clinch.
Denver chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chai can pounce on him.
Denver blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Denver misses its target.
Chai looks to clinch
and Denver counters with a nice uppercut.
Chai misses with a lunging right hand
and Denver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai throws a lazy head kick
and Denver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chai misses the jab.
Denver is looking to counter punch.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lemuel Denver dominated that second 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.#R3#
Chai misses with a left hand
and Denver counters with a nice uppercut.
Chai misses with a hook. Denver ducked under it nicely.
Chai misses with a straight right.
It looked like Denver wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chai does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Chai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chai misses with a leg kick
and Denver makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chai tries to land a leg kick but Denver saw it coming and moves away.
Denver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Denver's shoulder, as Denver tries to avoid the shot.
Chai misses with a right hand
and Denver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Denver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Denver appears to be looking for a big counter.
A low kick from Chai misses
and Denver counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Chai is looking to clinch but Denver is avoiding it.
Denver throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.
Chai throws a leg kick but Denver sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Denver's head but Denver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Denver slips a straight right by Chai.
Denver checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Denver to counter with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Chai.
Chai works Denver's body with a nice hook.
Good work by Denver as he checks the leg kick.
Chai throws a lazy head kick
and Denver counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Chai misses
and Denver counters with a right hand to the body.
Chai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Denver appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Denver takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chai misses with a hook
and Denver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chai throws a lazy uppercut
and Denver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Denver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Denver to counter with a crisp jab.
Chai misses with a left hand
and Denver counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chai moves in looking to clinch but Denver pushes him off.
Denver is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chai misses with a right hand
and Denver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Denver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Denver ducks down to avoid it.
Chai darts in trying to clinch
and Denver counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Chai misses with a right hand
enabling Denver to counter with a crisp jab.
Chai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Denver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chai misses with a lunging right hand
and Denver counters with a left to the body.
Chai throws an off balance right hand
and Denver counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Denver counters with a straight right hand.
Denver walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chai misses with a lunging right hand
and Denver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chai throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Denver counter with a right hand.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Denver is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chai misses with a hook
letting Denver counter with a right hand. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chai throws a jab when Denver was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Denver misses its target.
Chai throws a lazy uppercut
and Denver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Denver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Chai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chai misses with a lunging right hand
and Denver counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chai throws a right hand that misses
and Chai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Denver seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chai throws a poor cross that misses
and Denver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Denver uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.
Denver throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.
Chai misses with a left hand
and Denver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Denver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Denver throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lemuel Denver clearly takes 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.#R4#
Chai throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Denver to counter with a crisp jab.
Chai throws a sloppy head kick and Denver moves out of range easily.
Chai misses with a hook. Denver ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Denver tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai throws a lazy uppercut
and Denver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chai with a hook.
Chai lands a head kick. Denver smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chai looks to throw the jab but Denver is out of range.
Denver swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Denver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Denver wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Denver counters with a straight right hand.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Denver slips the punch.
Chai throws a lazy uppercut
and Denver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
InSaen Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Denver checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Denver was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chai.
Denver checks the leg kick.
Chai throws a right hand that misses
and Denver counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai throws a jab when Denver was well out of range.
It looked like Denver was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chai.
Chai thows a leg kick but Denver checks it
and Denver counters with a straight right hand.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Denver saw that one coming.
Chai throws a right hand that misses
and Denver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Denver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chai can do to turn this around?
Chai swings widly with a right hand
and Denver counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Denver avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Denver was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chai misses with a lunging right hand
and Denver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Chai misses with a left hand
and Denver makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Chai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Denver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Denver was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chai with the inside leg kick.
Denver slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Denver misses the target.
Chai misses with a lunging right hand
and Denver counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Denver.
Chai throws a right hand that misses
and Denver counters with a nice body shot.
Denver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Denver swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chai throws a right hand that misses
and Denver counters with a left to the body.
Chai throws a sloppy head kick
and Denver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Denver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Denver is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chai misses with a hook
and Chai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chai wants to clinch up but Denver keeps it at a distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Denver misses its target.#T3#
Denver ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Denver swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Denver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chai throws a lazy uppercut
and Denver counters with a nice uppercut.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Chai throws an off balance right hand
and Denver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Denver counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chai thinking.
Denver is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Denver moves away from the strike by Chai.
Denver slips a jab from Chai.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Denver.
Chai misses with a low kick as Denver jumps back.
A counter left hand to the body from Denver misses its target.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Denver's head but Denver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Chai misses the jab.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Denver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai misses with a right hand
enabling Denver to counter with a crisp jab.
Denver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Denver swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chai throws a lazy uppercut
and Denver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai throws a right hand that misses
and Denver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chai throws a sloppy body shot
letting Denver counter with a right hand.
Chai scores with a shot to the body.
Denver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Chai misses the jab.
Denver swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lemuel Denver had his way with InSaen Chai in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Chai darts in trying to clinch
and Denver counters with a stiff right hand.
InSaen Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chai scores with a jab. Denver acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Denver.
Chai misses with a low kick as Denver jumps back.
A quick step to the side and Denver tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai throws an off balance right hand
letting Denver counter with a right hand.
Chai misses with an uppercut
and Denver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Chai misses.
Denver swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Denver ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Denver was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chai misses with a hook. Denver ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Chai misses
enabling Denver to counter with a crisp jab. #T1##CL2#
Chai darts in and clinches Denver up against the cage.
Denver misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Denver.
Chai is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Denver digs a right hand underneath Chai's ribcage. Chai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Denver.
Denver works on Chai's body with a couple of short punches.
Denver pushes Chai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Denver lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Denver struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Denver misses with a hook to the ribs.
Denver stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Denver lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Denver keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chai's efforts to push away.#T2#
Denver misses with a body punch.
Denver has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Lemuel Denver has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Denver lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Denver has Chai pressed against the cage, preventing Chai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Denver lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denver tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Denver has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Denver.
Chai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Denver misses with a body punch.
Denver tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Denver back against the cage.
Denver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Chai's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Denver digs a right hand into Chai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chai's gas tank.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Denver's elbow.
Denver pushes Chai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Denver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Denver tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Denver lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Denver tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Denver back against the cage.
Chai blocks a body shot from Denver.
Denver lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chai or not.
Denver lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Denver lands a nice shot to the body.
Denver lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Denver tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Denver back against the cage.
A short right from Denver on the inside.
Denver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chai backwards. #T4#
Denver doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Denver throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Denver tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Denver prevents a body shot from Chai. #BC2#
Chai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai thuds a left hand into Denver's body.
Chai misses with an uppercut
and Denver counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chai throws a leg kick but Denver checks it.
A shot to the body from Chai misses
and Denver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Denver was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chai.
Denver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Denver was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chai.
A swing and a miss from Chai.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lemuel Denver showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Denver has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lemuel Denver!
Lemuel Denver is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Lemuel Denver thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 391 Gracias vs Helvig
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Carl McDonald Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 13 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Marston shoots in and bounces McDonald Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (2) Marston
McDonald Jr is looking to sweep but instead, Marston has passed into half guard.
Marston is controlling the pace.
Marston seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonald Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston wants to advance to full mount but McDonald Jr doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
McDonald Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
McDonald Jr is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marston sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marston wants to pass the guard but McDonald Jr is keeping the position.
Marston is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
McDonald Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marston is one step ahead there. #SUB#
McDonald Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marston pushing down on McDonald Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marston prevents McDonald Jr from improving his position.#T3#
Marston looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McDonald Jr won't allow Marston to pass to mount. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Marston has latched onto it... Big trouble! Marston pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it McDonald Jr is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Marston!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jim Marston!
Jim Marston took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1131 Cleever v Farquhars
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Vercetti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vercetti throws a jab when Martola was well out of range.
Martola feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Martola closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vercetti quickly recovers to half guard.
Vercetti is looking to get back to is feet but Martola passes into side control.
Vercetti prevents Martola from moving into mount.
Martola has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Vercetti is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Martola goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Vercetti is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Vercetti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Vercetti sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vercetti continues to stall.#SUB2#
Martola looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vercetti has picked Martola up and slammed him! Martola can't keep hold of the triangle and Vercetti manages to pass to side control!
Vercetti tries to advance to mount but can't.
Martola manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vercetti's best efforts.
Vercetti prevents Martola from improving his position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vercetti keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Martola looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vercetti slows the pace down in half guard.
Martola is looking to get back to full guard here but Vercetti has managed to pass to side control instead.
Martola tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vercetti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Vercetti controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martola is looking for a sweep.
Martola regains half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Martola wants to get back to full guard but Vercetti has passed into side control.
Martola is trying to get back to half guard.
Vercetti trying to control the action but Martola is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vercetti remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
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 Tommy Vercetti will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Vercetti swings for the body but Martola moves out of range.
Martola shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Martola drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Martola advances nicely into full mount. #SUB2#
Martola goes for an armbar but Vercetti turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vercetti.
Marski Martola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vercetti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martola wants to improve his position but instead Vercetti has moved into half guard.
#T1#
Vercetti is taking a breather. Martola says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Martola manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Martola had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vercetti defends it easily.
Martola looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vercetti puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vercetti is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Vercetti moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Martola.
Martola is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Martola is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vercetti's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Martola wants to get back to full guard.
Martola keeps trying to improve his position.
Martola slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vercetti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Martola wants to improve his position but instead Vercetti has moved into half guard.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Martola is pressing down on Vercetti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Martola is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Martola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Martola is still trying to improve position.
Vercetti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Martola looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vercetti passes into side control.
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 Tommy Vercetti will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Martola tries to clinch up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Martola. Vercetti shrugs it off though.
Vercetti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martola.
Vercetti throws a big shot that misses.
Martola misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martola looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Vercetti misses the target.
Vercetti misses with a looping left.
Vercetti lands with a nice combination. Martola backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Marski Martola has been cut.
Vercetti misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vercetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martola takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vercetti staying out of range there.
Vercetti looks to throw the jab but Martola is out of range.
Martola feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vercettis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vercetti throws a jab when Martola was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Martola.
Vercetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Martola lands an overhand right.
Nice sprawl there from Vercetti as Martola shoots in.
It looked like Vercetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vercetti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Martola manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vercetti on his heels. He'll look to pass Vercetti's guard now, I'm sure.
Martola is looking to work some ground and pound but Vercetti has wrist control.
Martola trying to move into half guard but instead Vercetti has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Vercetti is stalling in the full guard.
Marski Martola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vercetti preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Vercetti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vercetti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Vercetti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vercetti has managed to get both his arms back between Martola's legs - danger averted.
Vercetti controlling from the top position. #T3#
Martola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vercetti is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Martola has an active guard here but Vercetti has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Martola actively working from the bottom here.
Vercetti is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Martola is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vercetti stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Vercetti misses.
Vercetti just misses with a punch to the body.
Vercetti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Martola misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Vercetti misses its target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martola throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vercetti's waist but Vercetti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martola off to one side.
Martola throws a jab when Vercetti was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Vercetti misses the target.
Vercetti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Martola lands with a straight right. Vercetti didn't see that one coming.
Martola throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marski Martola.
I think Vercetti 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marski Martola!
An out of breath Marski Martola thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -27-
Date: Jan 22, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Khemkhaeng closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Khemkhaeng successfully pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Khemkhaeng is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rivers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Rivers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Rivers has eaten all the pies!
Khemkhaeng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Rivers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Khemkhaeng doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Khemkhaeng manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Khemkhaeng will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khemkhaeng forces his way into half guard.
Khemkhaeng tries to pass to full mount but Rivers defends it. #T1##SUB2#
Rivers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Khemkhaeng seems to be looking for submissions.
Khemkhaeng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Khemkhaeng is thwarting Rivers's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Khemkhaeng is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rivers has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Khemkhaeng trying to mount his opponent but Rivers defends it.
Rivers wants to improve his position but Khemkhaeng is controlling well.
Khemkhaeng is looking to advance position but Rivers won't allow it. #SUB2#
Rivers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khemkhaeng passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rivers!
Rivers is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Khemkhaeng wants to take his opponent's back but Rivers doesn't allow it.
Rivers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Khemkhaeng moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Khemkhaeng is persistently looking for the submission but Rivers is defending it well.
#SUB#
Khemkhaeng is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T4##SUB#
Rivers fending off the submission attempt from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng doesn't have the hooks in and Rivers manages to turn into his guard.
Khemkhaeng is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Rivers actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivers regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Channarong Khemkhaeng dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Rivers gets tackled into the cage by Khemkhaeng. Khemkhaeng maintains the clinch.
Rivers wants a takedown but no success here.
Khemkhaeng is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivers can do to turn this around?#TD#
Khemkhaeng pulls guard.
Khemkhaeng wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Khemkhaeng looking for a guillotine here but Rivers defends easily.
Khemkhaeng throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers tries to free his leg and advance position but Khemkhaeng is retaining full guard.
Khemkhaeng wants to sweep but no luck.
Rivers trying to control but Khemkhaeng is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Khemkhaeng is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Rivers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Rivers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Rivers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khemkhaeng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khemkhaeng is pushing down on Rivers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rivers is fighting to maintain full guard but Khemkhaeng has managed to sneak the leg through.
Khemkhaeng uses his free foot to push down on Rivers's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rivers.
Rivers tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Khemkhaeng with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Rivers tries to control Khemkhaeng's body but Khemkhaeng pushes him off. Rivers squirms to his side and now Khemkhaeng has his back! #SUB#
Khemkhaeng looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Khemkhaeng patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Rivers tries to escape but Khemkhaeng has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Khemkhaeng is persistently looking for the submission but Rivers is defending it well.
#T3#
Rivers breaks Khemkhaeng's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rivers wants to control from the top but Khemkhaeng keeps moving.
Rivers is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Khemkhaeng escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rivers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Khemkhaeng throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rivers trying to control the position from guard on top but Khemkhaeng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Rivers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Khemkhaeng has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rivers has managed to get both his arms back between Khemkhaeng's legs - danger averted.
Rivers tries to free his leg and advance position but Khemkhaeng is retaining full guard.
Khemkhaeng doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rivers tries to free his leg and advance position but Khemkhaeng is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Khemkhaeng working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rivers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rivers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivers passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Rivers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Channarong Khemkhaeng dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Khemkhaeng gets control of Rivers's arms and successfully pulls guard. Khemkhaeng will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Rivers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Rivers drops back looking for a leg! Khemkhaeng is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khemkhaeng manages to kick Rivers off! Rivers jumps back into Khemkhaeng's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khemkhaeng keeping moving, preventing Rivers from controlling successfully. #T1#
Khemkhaeng looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rivers is one step ahead there.
Rivers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Khemkhaeng is trying to work for a sweep but Rivers has mounted him!
Rivers wants to control the pace but Khemkhaeng is squirming around nicely.
Khemkhaeng is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Khemkhaeng is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Rivers has control of Khemkhaeng's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Khemkhaeng regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Rivers working for a submission but Khemkhaeng is keeping him at bay. #T2#
Khemkhaeng tries to reverse the position but Rivers maintains control.
Khemkhaeng tries to improve his position but instead Rivers has taken his back!
Rivers keeps control of the position as Khemkhaeng tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Khemkhaeng defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rivers's arms. #SUB2#
Khemkhaeng defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rivers's arms.
Khemkhaeng can't escape the position.
#T3#
Khemkhaeng looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rivers.
#SUB2#
Rivers working for the choke.
Khemkhaeng tries to roll but Rivers sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Khemkhaeng fending off the submission attempt from Rivers.
Khemkhaeng breaks Rivers's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Khemkhaeng looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB2#
Khemkhaeng avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Khemkhaeng wants to pass the guard but Rivers is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Rivers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khemkhaeng defends it easily.#SUB2#
Rivers looking for a guillotine here but Khemkhaeng defends easily.
Khalil Rivers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khemkhaeng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalil Rivers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Khemkhaeng has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Channarong Khemkhaeng! |
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Event:
TOF 191
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
St. Georges closes this distance looking for a takedown but Khemkhaeng circles away.
We've been hearing reports that St. Georges has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Khemkhaeng throws a low kick but St. Georges avoids it.
St. Georges bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khemkhaeng looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Khemkhaeng displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from St. Georges.
St. Georges checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Khemkhaeng throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khemkhaeng throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khemkhaeng is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khemkhaeng tries to land a leg kick but St. Georges saw it coming and moves away.
No luck for St. Georges with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil St. Georges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St. Georges has a takedown stuffed.#T1##CL2#
St. Georges gets tackled into the cage by Khemkhaeng. Khemkhaeng maintains the clinch. #TD#
St. Georges has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Khemkhaeng uses from the top position.
Khemkhaeng controls from within his opponent's guard.
St. Georges working a defensive guard here.
Khemkhaeng wants to pass the guard but St. Georges is keeping the position.#SUB#
St. Georges is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
St. Georges might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Khemkhaeng not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
St. Georges has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Khemkhaeng can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Khemkhaeng told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SU2#
Khemkhaeng gets to his feet - St. Georges follows without any prompting.
St. Georges uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khemkhaeng.
St. Georges changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
St. Georges staying out of range there.
St. Georges changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Khemkhaeng throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Khemkhaeng just misses with a punch to the body.
Khemkhaeng misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and St. Georges counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by St. Georges.
St. Georges is pushing down on Khemkhaeng's leg trying to pass to half guard. Khemkhaeng is fighting to maintain full guard but St. Georges has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St. Georges is keen to just control but Khemkhaeng is a slippery customer.
St. Georges looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Khemkhaeng is looking to escape.
St. Georges is pressing down on Khemkhaeng's thigh, looking to free his foot. Khemkhaeng is holding on for now.
Khemkhaeng wants to improve his position but St. Georges is controlling well.
#SUB#
St. Georges is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
St. Georges wants to take a breather but Khemkhaeng is having none of it.
St. Georges tries to pass to full mount but Khemkhaeng defends it. #T3#
St. Georges stops Khemkhaeng from getting back to his feet.
St. Georges performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
St. Georges stops Khemkhaeng from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
St. Georges is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Khemkhaeng wants to improve his position but St. Georges is controlling well.
Khemkhaeng wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
St. Georges is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#ES2#
Khemkhaeng kicks St. Georges off and gets back to his feet.
Khemkhaeng paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Khemkhaeng is looking to clinch but St. Georges is avoiding it.
Khemkhaeng connects with a body shot that sends St. Georges's belly button to the back.#T4#
Khemkhaeng misses the shot to the body.
St. Georges half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
St. Georges takes a shot to the body in his stride.
St. Georges swats away the attempt to clinch by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng closes the distance but St. Georges moves to the side #TD#
and St. Georges counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St. Georges advances position into side control!#ES2#
Khemkhaeng throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
Khemkhaeng rushes St. Georges and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Khemkhaeng pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khemkhaeng looks to throw the jab but St. Georges is out of range.
St. Georges attempts a counter takedown but Khemkhaeng avoids it well and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khemkhaeng looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
St. Georges attempts a counter takedown but Khemkhaeng avoids it well and moves away.#T5#
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St. Georges moves away.
Khemkhaeng is looking to slow St. Georges down with leg kicks.
St. Georges has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Khemkhaeng finds it's way round the side to connect with St. Georges's head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
St. Georges is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
St. Georges blocks an elbow strike from Khemkhaeng.
St. Georges slows down the pace here.
St. Georges changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khemkhaeng fights it off and pushes away nicely.
St. Georges uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khemkhaeng.
St. Georges drops down looking for a counter takedown but Khemkhaeng sprawls and moves away.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Khemkhaeng misses the target. #T6#
St. Georges takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Khemkhaeng swings for the body but St. Georges moves out of range.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khemkhaeng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
St. Georges half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Khemkhaeng takes a swing at St. Georges's ribcage but misses.
Khemkhaeng cracks a nice hook into St. Georges's ribs.
Khemkhaeng throws an uppercut from half a mile away. St. Georges sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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!
Khemkhaeng thuds a left hand into St. Georges's body.#CL2#
Khemkhaeng clinches up with St. Georges and pushes him back against the cage.
St. Georges is looking for a takedown.
St. Georges displaying some good clinch control by pressing Khemkhaeng up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Khemkhaeng.
St. Georges is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Khemkhaeng lands with a short shot to the head. #T7#
St. Georges taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
St. Georges will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Khemkhaeng up against the cage.
St. Georges is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Phil St. Georges.
Khemkhaeng scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
St. Georges shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Khemkhaeng is trying to defend but St. Georges finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Khemkhaeng looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
St. Georges is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Khemkhaeng defends it well. #SUB#
St. Georges is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T8#
Khemkhaeng pushes St. Georges off looking to stand but St. Georges dives back in and keeps control.
St. Georges wants to pass the guard but Khemkhaeng is defending well.
Khemkhaeng looks like he's trying to stand up.
#ES2#
Khemkhaeng kicks off St. Georges and gets to his feet.
St. Georges is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Khemkhaeng throws a body punch but St. Georges moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khemkhaeng thows a leg kick but St. Georges checks it #TD#
and St. Georges counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Khemkhaeng keeping hold of St. Georges's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khemkhaeng is refusing to be controlled, as St. Georges sits in half guard. #SUB#
St. Georges is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Khemkhaeng is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of St. Georges's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take St. Georges's back!#T9#
Khemkhaeng keeps control of the position easily here as St. Georges tries to buck him off.
Khemkhaeng controlling well, preventing St. Georges from escaping the position.
St. Georges is working hard here to advance position.
Khemkhaeng just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
St. Georges is keeping busy.
St. Georges is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Khemkhaeng doesn't manage to clinch there - St. Georges circles away.
Khemkhaeng tries to close the distance and clinch up but St. Georges swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khemkhaeng throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khemkhaeng lands a nice shot that snaps St. Georges's head back.
St. Georges takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Khemkhaeng scores with a jab to the body.
Khemkhaeng throws the left hand but St. Georges avoids the punch easily.
St. Georges appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Khemkhaeng scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Khemkhaeng jabs at St. Georges's body.
Khemkhaeng is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down St. Georges rather than just go for the knockout.
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. St. Georges manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khemkhaeng looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Khemkhaeng ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng seems to be getting the better of the standup.
St. Georges bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch there but St. Georges circles away.
Khemkhaeng tries to work over St. Georges's front leg with a kick but St. Georges checks it.
St. Georges slips a jab from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khemkhaeng connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Khemkhaeng throws out a loose jab but St. Georges uses good head movement to avoid it.
St. Georges defending well as Khemkhaeng loads up on a big left hand.
St. Georges slips under a jab.
Khemkhaeng darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Khemkhaeng swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khemkhaeng throws a jab but it's blocked by St. Georges.
Khemkhaeng pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
St. Georges on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Nice cross by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng throws an overhand right that lands on St. Georges's shoulder, as St. Georges tries to avoid the shot.
Khemkhaeng throws a body punch but St. Georges moves out of range. #TD#
St. Georges drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Khemkhaeng manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
St. Georges pulls guard effortlessly.
Khemkhaeng wants to pass the guard but St. Georges is keeping the position.
St. Georges keeping moving, preventing Khemkhaeng from controlling successfully. #SU2#
St. Georges is working an open guard so Khemkhaeng takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Khemkhaeng throws a leg kick #TD#
and St. Georges counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
St. Georges is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Khemkhaeng doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time St. Georges.
St. Georges is trying to control the action in half guard but Khemkhaeng is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Phil St. Georges overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Khemkhaeng wants to control but St. Georges passes into side.
#SUB#
St. Georges tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no St. Georges has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Khemkhaeng is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, St. Georges asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
St. Georges tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Khemkhaeng wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Khemkhaeng can't do much from the bottom here.
St. Georges trying to control the position but Khemkhaeng is working away.
You can see the frustration on Khemkhaeng's face as St. Georges controls the position.
Khemkhaeng pushes St. Georges away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, St. Georges gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Khemkhaeng is looking to get back to his feet here but St. Georges is keeping cool and he's managed to take Khemkhaeng's back.
St. Georges gets his hands free as Khemkhaeng looks to control.
Khemkhaeng is trying to stand back up.
St. Georges struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
St. Georges has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Khemkhaeng has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T5#
Khemkhaeng is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Khemkhaeng is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get St. Georges off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
St. Georges patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Khemkhaeng is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Khemkhaeng fending off the submission attempt from St. Georges.
Khemkhaeng is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
St. Georges looking to break Khemkhaeng's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Khemkhaeng remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise St. Georges will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
St. Georges looking for the RNC. #SUB#
St. Georges is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Khemkhaeng has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Khemkhaeng wants to get back to his feet. #T6#
St. Georges struggling to keep hold of the position.
#ES2#
Khemkhaeng is trying to shake St. Georges off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! St. Georges won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Khemkhaeng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St. Georges.
St. Georges slips under a jab from Khemkhaeng.
St. Georges will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Khemkhaeng misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and St. Georges counters with a shoot takedown. Khemkhaeng fights it but they end up in guard. #T7#
St. Georges prevents Khemkhaeng from getting back to his feet.
St. Georges trying to control the position from guard on top but Khemkhaeng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Khemkhaeng pushes St. Georges off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Khemkhaeng tries to close the distance and clinch up but St. Georges swats him away and circles back towards the center.
St. Georges will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
St. Georges steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
St. Georges tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Khemkhaeng swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil St. Georges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khemkhaeng tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St. Georges paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khemkhaeng tries to close the distance and clinch up but St. Georges swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Khemkhaeng clinches with his opponent.
Khemkhaeng slows down the pace here.
#TD#
St. Georges decides to pull guard. #T8#
Khemkhaeng being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
St. Georges pushes a forearm under Khemkhaeng's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Khemkhaeng is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phil St. Georges!
Phil St. Georges is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Phil St. Georges thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DMMA 385: Kostov v Burgess
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Thorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Thorn misses.
A shot to the liver by Thorn. Beautiful body shot.
Oliveira slips a straight right by Thorn.
Oliveira is looking to counter the offense by Thorn and move into the clinch.
Thorn missing with a left hand there. Oliveira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Oliveira scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Oliveira in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Thorn struggling a bit here.
Thorn trying to remain calm as Oliveira controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira with the ground and pound but Thorn regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Thorn moves into full guard.
Oliveira throws an elbow that misses. Thorn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oliveira's guard. Nice move by Thorn!#REVB##T1#
Thorn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oliveira looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Thorn wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Thorn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now.
Oliveira wants to sweep but no luck.
Oliveira has control of Thorn's left arm, preventing Thorn from doing any damage.
Thorn 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thorn is fighting to break Oliveira's control of his arms but Oliveira is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Thorn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oliveira moves forwards but Thorn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thorn throws out a loose jab but Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Thorn misses.
Oliveira blocks a jab.#T3#
Oliveira moves out of range of the strikes.
Thorn misses the jab.
Oliveira feinted with a counter takedown.
Oliveira slips a jab from Thorn.
Oliveira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thorn is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Oliveira walks into a jab.
Thorn throws a hook but Oliveira blocks it.
Oliveira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thorn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oliveira.
Oliveira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thorn throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Oliveira counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thorn won't be happy with that.
Thorn throws Oliveira to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but Thorn shows good takedown defense.
Thorn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oliveira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorn.
Thorn throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Oliveira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thorn is not content to let Oliveira control the position.#T4#
Oliveira moves nicely into side control.
Oliveira creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Thorn sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Oliveira trying to control the action but Thorn is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Oliveira goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Thorn has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Oliveira but great work by Thorn.
Oliveira can't do much from the bottom here.
Oliveira is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Thorn taking a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Thorn 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#
Thorn misses with an uppercut. Oliveira saw that one coming.
Oliveira feinted with a counter takedown.
Thorn looks to land a right hand but Oliveira moved out of range.
Oliveira attempts a counter takedown but Thorn avoids it well and moves away.
Thorn misses with a looping left.
Thorn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thorn wants it to stay on the feet.
Thorn connects with a single shot there.
Thorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lance Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Oliveira.
Oliveira feinted with a counter takedown.
Thorn throws a hook but Oliveira avoids it easily.
A big right from Thorn misses.
Oliveira wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thorn cracks Oliveira on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Oliveira falls backwards against the cage. Thorn follows up with more strikes that drop Oliveira to his knees. Thorn keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Oliveira! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Thorn! |
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Event:
FCL 72 - Pike vs Sarinnen
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Yamasaki closes the distance and clinches.
Yamasaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yamasaki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yamasaki has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Yamasaki taking a breather.
Walker throws a head punch that misses.
Walker lands with a left to the head.
Yamasaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamasaki misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Yamasaki tightens his grip and picks Walker up, before dumping him to the ground. Walker manages to land in guard.
Yamasaki landing some decent shots from guard.
Yamasaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yamasaki prevents Walker from getting back to his feet.
Walker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yamasaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki cracks Walker with a solid left hand.
Yamasaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Walker is looking to stand up but Yamasaki isn't so interested in that idea.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Yamasaki from controlling successfully. #T1#
Yamasaki lands a couple of digs.
Walker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamasaki cracks Walker with a solid left hand.
Yamasaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yamasaki lands a couple of elbows.
Yamasaki stands up over Walker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Walker wants to get back to his feet but Yamasaki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Yamasaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Walker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Walker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yamasaki on the ground.
Yamasaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Yamasaki wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yamasaki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yamasaki stopping the sweep attempt from Walker.
Walker looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Walker misses with a hook. Yamasaki ducked under it nicely.
Walker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yamasaki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Walker. Walker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yamasaki slips under a jab from Walker.#TD2#
Yamasaki feints and as Walker raises his hands in defense, Yamasaki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Walker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Yamasaki trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Yamasaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC2#Walker is rocked!#T3#
Yamasaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh Walker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yamasaki gets to his feet and stands over Walker, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Walker felt that one! Yamasaki unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Walker from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kiba Yamasaki! |
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Event:
DMMA 383: Abrazos v Redcola
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
A left lands for Dao.
Dao connects with a leg kick.
Morterero's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Morterero scrambles back to his feet.
Praew Dao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dao avoids the head kick by Morterero.
A jab lands there for Dao.
Dao scores with the left hand. Morterero knows he should have avoided that one.
Morterero avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Morterero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dao.
Morterero misses with a wild combination.
Morterero moves out of range of the strikes.
Morterero takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dao tries to land a leg kick but Morterero saw it coming and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dao has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Morterero thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Dao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morterero lands with a nice combination. Dao backs away looking to recover.
Morterero misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Dao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice leg kick from Dao, right into the meat of the thigh.
Morterero throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Morterero throws out a loose jab but Dao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morterero walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Dao has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Morterero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dao can't break the clinch.
Dao avoiding damage as Morterero throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Dao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morterero has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Morterero slips a jab from Dao.
Dao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morterero.
Dao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dao looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dao connects with a jab.
Dao misses with a right hand
and Morterero makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dao scores with a jab to the head.
Morterero throws a hook but Dao blocks it.
Morterero throws the left hand but Dao avoids the punch easily.
Dao is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Morterero needs to keep his hands up - Dao had a free shot at his head there.
Morterero takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Morterero lands with an uppercut that bounces Dao off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morterero jabs Dao to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Morterero throws a hook but Dao avoids it easily.
Morterero throws a right and a left that Dao avoids nicely.
Dao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morterero.
Morterero lands a jab-cross combination. #T2#
Dao throws a jab when Morterero was well out of range.
Dao clobbers Morterero with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Morterero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dao misses the shot to the body.
Dao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dao throws a leg kick but Morterero moved away.
Morterero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morterero is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Dao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Morterero misses with an uppercut. Dao saw that one coming.
Morterero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dao.
Morterero steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dao misses with a hook.
Morterero lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Morterero takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Dao misses.
Dao throws a leg kick that misses.
Morterero avoids the body shot from Dao.
Morterero lands with an uppercut that bounces Dao off the cage and back into range.
Dao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morterero.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dao. Morterero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dao throws an off balance right hand
and Morterero counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Morterero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Dao misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Morterero stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dao.
Dao checks a leg kick.
Dao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morterero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dao was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Morterero misses with a straight right.
Dao scores with a nice right hand.
Morterero connects with a solid leg kick.
Dao defending well as Morterero loads up on a big left hand.
Morterero moves out of range as Dao strikes.
Dao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Morterero avoids the body shot from Dao.
Morterero unleashes a big counter combination but Dao bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Morterero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dao.
Morterero throws a fast counter high kick but Dao manages to duck under it in time.
Morterero throws a jab but it's blocked by Dao.
Morterero cracks Dao with a good jab.
Morterero lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Dao takes one to the chin there.
Dao lands a slapping body shot.
Morterero takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T4#
Morterero looks to land a right hand but Dao moved out of range.
Morterero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dao misses with a jab to the body
and Morterero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morterero takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Dao misses.
Morterero throws a jab when Dao was well out of range.
Dao misses with a looping right.
Dao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A left and a right from Morterero both land. Nice combination.
Morterero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dao.
Morterero's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dao misses with a hook. Morterero ducked under it nicely.
Morterero is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dao lunges at Morterero with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Morterero's hand.
Morterero looks to land a right hand but Dao moved out of range.
Dao appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dao throws a hook but Morterero blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Morterero.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morterero moves away.
Dao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Morterero lands with an overhand left.
Morterero throws a looping overhand right but Dao ducks down to avoid it.
Dao is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Morterero chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Emilio Morterero will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Dao moves into the clinch.#BC#
Dao manages to break the clinch.
Dao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morterero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Dao.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dao. That's going to slow Morterero down.
Dao slips under a jab from Morterero.
Morterero looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dao misses with an uppercut
and Morterero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Morterero. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Dao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dao throws a hook but Morterero avoids it easily.
Morterero now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Praew Dao is winning the standup battle so far.
Dao lands a head shot.
Morterero throws a right and a left that Dao avoids nicely.
Dao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Morterero in his tracks. #ROC#Morterero is rocked!
Dao measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Morterero! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Praew Dao!
A relieved looking Praew Dao thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1125 Cleever v Petrov
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Mesquita cracks Yamasaki with an open hand slap.
Mesquita misses with a straight left.
Yamasaki is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mesquita.
Mesquita changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yamasaki tries to avoid it but Mesquita manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yamasaki to the ground. Yamasaki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Yamasaki.
Yamasaki feinted with a counter takedown.
Mesquita throws out a loose jab but Yamasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamasaki misses the body punch
and Mesquita counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Mesquita drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mesquita lands a couple of elbows.
Yamasaki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mesquita.
Yamasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mesquita lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Yamasaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mesquita defends well.
Mesquita content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Mesquita connects with a couple of short punches.
Mesquita is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yamasaki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Yamasaki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mesquita passes into half guard.
Yamasaki tries to get to full guard but Mesquita has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Mesquita wants to work for an arm triangle but Yamasaki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yamasaki is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Yamasaki manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Mesquita throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mesquita postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yamasaki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mesquita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mesquita lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Mesquita postures up in Yamasaki's guard and throws a big left but Yamasaki blocks it.
Yamasaki wants to sweep here but Mesquita controlling him for the moment.
Mesquita trying to control but Yamasaki is working from the bottom.
Mesquita looking to sit in guard and control but Yamasaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Yamasaki is pushing down on Mesquita's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mesquita is fighting to maintain full guard but Yamasaki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mesquita moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mesquita can't keep his opponent in guard - Yamasaki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita is looking to get back to full guard here but Yamasaki has managed to pass to side control instead.
Mesquita tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Yamasaki presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Mesquita is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Yamasaki looking for a guillotine from mount but Mesquita is having none of it.
Mesquita has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Yamasaki prevents Mesquita from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Mesquita dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mesquita displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamasaki throws out the jab.
Yamasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mesquita.
Mesquita lands a head shot.
Yamasaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mesquita connects with a body shot that sends Yamasaki's belly button to the back.
Yamasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mesquita was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamasaki.
Mesquita appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mesquita looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamasaki is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mesquita throws a body punch but Yamasaki moves out of range.
Yamasaki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Mesquita throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamasaki.
Yamasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Charles Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mesquita throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mesquita misses with a right hand #TD#
and Yamasaki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Yamasaki forces his way into half guard.
Mesquita wants to control but Yamasaki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yamasaki is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mesquita is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Mesquita slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Yamasaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mesquita keeps working. #SUB#
Yamasaki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back.
Mesquita is staying active underneath Yamasaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Mesquita regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mesquita wants to sweep here but Yamasaki controlling him for the moment.
Yamasaki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Yamasaki laying and praying for a moment but Mesquita takes advantage and regains half guard.
Mesquita controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Mesquita is trying to control but Yamasaki manages to pass to mount!
#T4#
Mesquita is working to get back to half guard.
Yamasaki moves to the back. #SUB#
Yamasaki is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mesquita knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mesquita for a finish. #SUB#
Mesquita defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Yamasaki's arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamasaki has the hooks in. Mesquita is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Katsu Yamasaki dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Yamasaki scores with a nice right hand.
Yamasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamasaki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mesquita tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yamasaki defends well and Mesquita ends up having to push Yamasaki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yamasaki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mesquita waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamasaki.
Yamasaki takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita throws a lazy right hand but Yamasaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yamasaki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Yamasaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mesquita.
Yamasaki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Yamasaki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mesquita to the ground. Yamasaki is now in Mesquita's guard.#T1#
Mesquita working a defensive guard here.
Mesquita wants to hit a sweep here but Yamasaki passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mesquita there!
Yamasaki moves to the back.
Mesquita turns into Yamasaki and is now in his guard.
Mesquita trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Mesquita drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yamasaki dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Yamasaki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mesquita's guard. #T2##SUB2#
Mesquita has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Yamasaki escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Yamasaki!
Yamasaki has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mesquita!
Mesquita is working to get back to half guard.
Mesquita sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mesquita works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mesquita wants to control but Yamasaki passes easily into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mesquita is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Mesquita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yamasaki pulls his head out easily.
Yamasaki controlling the action here.
Mesquita is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mesquita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mesquita trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Yamasaki wants to control the pace but Mesquita is squirming around nicely.
Mesquita tries to improve his position but instead Yamasaki has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamasaki is not going to allow Mesquita to sit and survive in this position.
Mesquita is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Katsu Yamasaki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yamasaki 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katsu Yamasaki!
After the fight, Katsu Yamasaki was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1125 Cleever v Petrov
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Martola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Martola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice sprawl there from Redcliffe as Martola shoots in.
Martola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martola lands with an overhand left.
Redcliffe moves away from the strike by Martola.
Marski Martola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martola.
Martola jabs at Redcliffe's body.#CL2#
Martola moves into range and clinches up with Redcliffe.
I was talking to Redcliffe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Martola taking a breather.
Martola is trying to maintain a safe position but Redcliffe gets an underhook and turns Martola into the cage.
Martola seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Redcliffe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martola backwards.
Martola takes a shot to the head.
Redcliffe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Martola has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redcliffe misses with the head strike.
Redcliffe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Martola lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Redcliffe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martola tries to score a body lock takedown but Redcliffe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Martola takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#It looks like Marski Martola has been cut.
Redcliffe lands a knee to the body.
Martola is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Redcliffe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marski Martola.#TD2#
Martola has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Redcliffe regains guard immediately. #T1#
Martola trying to control but Redcliffe is working from the bottom.
Redcliffe 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.
Redcliffe is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Redcliffe is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Redcliffe stopping the sweep attempt from Martola.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Redcliffe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Redcliffe's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Redcliffe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redcliffe trying to control the position from guard on top but Martola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martola looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Redcliffe's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Redcliffe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martola shoots in looking for a takedown but Redcliffe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Martola's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Martola moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that half lands.
Martola's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Redcliffe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Martola scrambles back to his feet.
Martola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Martola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Redcliffe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Martola shoots in and gets a takedown into Redcliffe's guard.
Redcliffe 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martola works over Redcliffe with some ground and pound from guard.#T4##SUB#
Martola got a little sloppy there for a moment and Redcliffe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martola has managed to get both his arms back between Redcliffe's legs - danger averted.
Redcliffe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Redcliffe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martola manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Redcliffe won't allow Martola to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Martola is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Redcliffe defends well.
Redcliffe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Redcliffe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marski Martola's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Martola digs a good hook to Redcliffe's body.
Martola closes the distance looking to clinch
and Redcliffe counters with a straight right hand.
Martola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws out a powerful jab.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut. Martola saw that one coming.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martola.
Redcliffe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Redcliffe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martola momentarily.
Martola looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Martola misses with a hook. Redcliffe ducked under it nicely.
Redcliffe throwing a counter right hand but Martola manages to avoid it.
Redcliffe circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martola shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Redcliffe sprawls well. Redcliffe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Martola gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Martola.#T1#
Redcliffe ducks right into an uppercut from Martola.
Martola moves away from the strike by Redcliffe.
Martola slips under a jab from Redcliffe.
Martola throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Redcliffe on the side of the head.
Kwame Redcliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martola takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Martola dives in for a single leg takedown but Redcliffe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Redcliffe lands with a hook. Martola tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Martola tries to clinch up but Redcliffe circles away and keeps his distance.
Martola just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRedcliffe.
Martola connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Redcliffe's hands.
Martola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martola checks the leg kick nicely there.
Redcliffe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redcliffe with a nice calf kick.
Martola blocks a low kick nicely.
Jab, jab by Martola - just one landing.
Martola tries to clinch but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Redcliffe moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Redcliffe misses with a straight right.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick.
Redcliffe throws a looping overhand right but Martola ducks down to avoid it.
Redcliffe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martola moves away.
Redcliffe moves out of range of the body kick from Martola.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Redcliffe moves out of range of the body kick from Martola.
Martola scores with a nice strike.
Martola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Redcliffe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Martola tries to clinch up but Redcliffe circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Martola has closed the distance and engaged Redcliffe in a clinch.
Redcliffe swings wildly with an uppercut but Martola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martola can do to turn this around?
Martola struggles to land a body shot inside as Redcliffe controls his hands.
Redcliffe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Martola blocks it with crossed arms.
Martola lands a body shot in the clinch.
Martola tries to work over Redcliffe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redcliffe misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Martola is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2#
Redcliffe is fighting off a takedown attempt but Martola is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Redcliffe to the mat. Redcliffe regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Marski Martola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martola with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Martola wants to pass the guard but Redcliffe is keeping the position.
Martola postures up and lands a big shot to Redcliffe's brow.
Martola sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Redcliffe's guard.
Redcliffe wants to improve his position but Martola is controlling well.
Redcliffe missing with punches from the bottom.
#T4##SUB2#
Martola is trying to work for a kimura but Redcliffe is defending well.
Martola is looking to advance position but Redcliffe won't allow it.
Redcliffe wants to get back to full guard but Martola has passed into side control.
Redcliffe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Martola wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marski Martola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Marski Martola's cut.
That's time! Redcliffe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Redcliffe scores with a jab.
Martola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kwame Redcliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
Redcliffe looks to score with a jab to the body but Martola is just out of range.
Redcliffe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Martola's corner calls for a 1-2. Martola obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Martola bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Redcliffe blocks the low kick.
Martola dips to his left and cracks Redcliffe with an uppercut!
Redcliffe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A big left from Redcliffe misses.
Redcliffe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Martola clobbers Redcliffe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martola getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut.
Martola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Martola. #T1#
Martola takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Martola throws a lazy right hand but Redcliffe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Redcliffe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Martola misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Martola tenderised Redcliffe's leg. Redcliffe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Martola misses with a looping left.
Redcliffe delivers a nice body kick.
Martola throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.
Redcliffe punishes Martola's body with a nice straight punch.
Martola fails with a takedown attempt.
Martola dives in for a single leg takedown but Redcliffe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Redcliffe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Redcliffe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Martola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
Martola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Redcliffe's head backwards.
A head kick misses from Redcliffe. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martola scores with a hook.
Martola digs a good body shot into Redcliffe's ribs.
Martola moves forwards but Redcliffe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Martola avoids the head kick by Redcliffe.
A telegraphed right hand from Redcliffe misses the target. #CL2#
Martola clinches up against the cage.
Redcliffe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redcliffe missing with knees to the body.
Martola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kwame Redcliffe has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Martola gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Redcliffe keeping full guard, as Martola tries to pass.
Redcliffe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Martola stopping the sweep attempt from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe is trying to keep Martola in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Martola advances to half guard.
Redcliffe gets full guard.
Martola passes Redcliffe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Martola lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Martola trying to control from half guard but Redcliffe is working away.
Redcliffe tries to get to full guard but Martola has control of the leg.
Redcliffe is trying to control but can't.
Redcliffe regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Redcliffe working for a triangle but Martola defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marski Martola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Martola has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kwame Redcliffe!
A victorious Kwame Redcliffe 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:
GAMMA#1126 Kurt v Fred
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Boma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Tomson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That kick from Tomson tenderised Boma's leg. Boma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tomson drops his hands momentarily and Boma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tomson.
Boma slips under a jab from Tomson.
Tomson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boma.
Tomson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tomson looks to land a left hand but Boma moved out of range nicely.
Boma fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tomson just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Boma ducks under a wild hook from Tomson.
Boma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boma's corner calls for a 1-2. Boma obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boma misses with a kick to the body
and Tomson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tomson drops Boma with a straight right hand, right on the button! Tomson follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Tomson!
As Tom Tomson got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Iov Kuzmin! You are a young up and comer! I want you next! Step up!'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 234
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Jung Bin has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jung Bin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Jung Bin wants the takedown. Jones is fighting it off but Jung Bin persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jones's guard against the cage.
Jones looking to control.
Jung Bin stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Jung Bin lands a couple of elbows.
Jung Bin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jung Bin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung Bin content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jung Bin defends it easily.
Jung Bin lands a couple of elbows.
Jung Bin 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.#T1##SUB2#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones has his hands on Jung Bin's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jung Bin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jung Bin stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jung Bin with a nice head shot there.
Jung Bin stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jung Bin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jung Bin content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jung Bin defends it easily.#T2#
Jung Bin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones pulls Jung Bin in to control the position.
Jung Bin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jung Bin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jones wants to sweep here but Jung Bin controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Jung Bin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jung Bin defends well.
Jung Bin looking to pass the guard.
Jung Bin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Jung Bin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jung Bin is working away from the top position though.
Jung Bin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jung Bin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Well, if Jung Bin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
Jones tries to get to full guard but Jung Bin has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jung Bin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones trying to control here.
Jung Bin not doing much here.
Jung Bin is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jung Bin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jung Bin dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Jung Bin's head and hops out.
Jung Bin is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
#CL#
Jung Bin has managed to clinch.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jung Bin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jung Bin prevents it.
#TD#
Jung Bin decides to pull guard.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jung Bin pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung Bin looking for a sweep. Not yet Jung Bin, not yet.
Jung Bin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jung Bin is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Jung Bin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've been hearing that Jung Bin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jung Bin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Jung Bin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jung Bin has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Jung Bin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jung Bin working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jung Bin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jung Bin landing with the ground and pound.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Jung Bin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been informed that Jones has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jung Bin is pulling down on Jones's head. It's preventing any offense from Jones, at least for the moment.
Jung Bin continues to stall.#T3#
Kim Jung Bin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jung Bin 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.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jung Bin pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
More hug and hope from Jung Bin.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Jung Bin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones being controlled here momentarily.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jung Bin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jung Bin works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones is fighting to break Jung Bin's control of his arms but Jung Bin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Further stalling from Jung Bin.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Jung Bin is stinking the place up with his stalling.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones goes for a double leg but Jung Bin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jung Bin continues to drive forward.
Kim Jung Bin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Jones.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Jung Bin saw that one coming.
Nice sprawl there from Jung Bin as Jones shoots in.#CL#
Jung Bin takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jung Bin smiles and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Jung Bin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
Jung Bin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jung Bin dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Jung Bin forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jung Bin is keeping busy.#TD#
Jung Bin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jung Bin has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung Bin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Jung Bin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jung Bin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones 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##T1#
Jung Bin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Jung Bin is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jung Bin avoid being mounted?
Jung Bin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jung Bin managing to control the position.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Jung Bin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jung Bin looking for a sweep. Not yet Jung Bin, not yet. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Jung Bin has wrist control.
Jones wants to control from the top but Jung Bin keeps moving.
Jung Bin has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
Donnie Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Jung Bin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jung Bin controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Jung Bin has managed to clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
Jung Bin dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jung Bin blocks an elbow strike.#TD#
Jones is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jung Bin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jones to the mat. Jones regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jung Bin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Jung Bin is adopting a defensive guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones is fighting to break Jung Bin's control of his arms but Jung Bin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jung Bin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Jones wants to control from the top but Jung Bin keeps moving.
Jung Bin managing to control the position.
Jung Bin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jung Bin has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Donnie Jones.
I think Jung Bin 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Jung Bin! |
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Event:
SSG 383 Helvig vs McCain
Date: Dec 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 52 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Carl McDonald Jr!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
McDonald Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lima fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lima is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Lima pulls guard effortlessly.
McDonald Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (3) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lima knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McDonald Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McDonald Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1##SUB2#
McDonald Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McDonald Jr tries to advance to mount but Lima denies him.
Lima is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald Jr has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lima! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (0) vs (5) McDonald Jr#T2#
Lima is desperately trying to improve his position but McDonald Jr has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
McDonald Jr wants to finish this one by submission but Lima is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McDonald Jr.
Lima is trying to reverse the position but instead McDonald Jr has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Lima (0) vs (8) McDonald Jr
Lima is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Lima is having to fend off submission attempts from McDonald Jr, who is looking to sink in the choke. McDonald Jr doesn't have the hooks in though and Lima manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (8) McDonald Jr#SUB2#
Lima got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lima has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald Jr's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McDonald Jr's guard. #T3##SUB2#
McDonald Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lima pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
McDonald Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lima pulls his head out easily.
Lima wants to take a breather but McDonald Jr is having none of it.
McDonald Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
McDonald Jr keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lima passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (5) vs (8) McDonald Jr#SUB#
Lima is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McDonald Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
McDonald Jr is looking to reverse the position.#T5#
Lima tries to advance to mount but McDonald Jr denies him.
McDonald Jr tries to improve position but can't.
McDonald Jr manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
McDonald Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Lima is trying to control. McDonald Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Lima pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (8) vs (8) McDonald Jr#T6#
Lima takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Lima (11) vs (8) McDonald Jr#SUB#
Lima has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
McDonald Jr is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
McDonald Jr preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lima.
You can see the frustration on McDonald Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T7##SUB#
Lima is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but McDonald Jr has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Lima will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lima is breathing heavily.
McDonald Jr turns into Lima and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (11) vs (10) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr passes Lima's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McDonald Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (11) vs (13) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr takes Lima's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Lima is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Lima (11) vs (16) McDonald Jr#SUB2#
Lima is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T8##SUB2#
McDonald Jr looking to break Lima's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lima remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise McDonald Jr will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
McDonald Jr is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
I really don't envy Lima right now.
#T9##SUB2#
McDonald Jr is persistently looking for the submission but Lima is defending it well.
#SUB2#
McDonald Jr has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr tightening his grip on Lima, looking for the choke. #T10##SUB2#
McDonald Jr patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Lima defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (13) vs (16) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Lima looking to pass the guard. #T11##SUB2#
McDonald Jr has his foot on Lima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lima works his way back into a safe position though.
Lima wants to control from the top but McDonald Jr keeps moving.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lima passes McDonald Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Lima is working for a kimura but McDonald Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Lima wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald Jr keeps working. #T12##SUB2#
McDonald Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lima pulls his head out easily.
Lima tries to pass the half guard into mount. McDonald Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr actively working from the bottom here.#T13##SUB2#
McDonald Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Lima is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDonald Jr sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
McDonald Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lima stalling away here and it's allowed McDonald Jr to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T14##SUB2#
McDonald Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lima passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (16) vs (16) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lima presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (18) vs (16) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lima trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McDonald Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lima takes the fight on points by 18 to 16. |
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Event:
SMASH: Leite vs Tryastsyn
Date: Dec 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Chai lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
Chai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Chai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Veainu's head.
Veainu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Veainu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chai scores with a decent looking hook.
Chai lands an overhand right.
Chai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#CL2#
Veainu closes the distance and pushes Chai back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Chai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chai stuffs the takedown attempt from Veainu. Veainu gets slowly back to his feet.
It looks like Chai has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Veainu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Nice straight punches there by Chai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chai.
A head kick misses from Chai. #T1#
Chai lands an overhand right.
Chai stuffs the takedown attempt from Veainu. Veainu gets slowly back to his feet.
InSaen Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vunipola Veainu.
Chai lands a right hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Chai. That snapped Veainu's head back.
#CUT#That has opened up Vunipola Veainu's cut even more.
Veainu checks a low kick from Chai.
Veainu moves out of range of the leg kick from Chai.
Chai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Veainu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Veainu closes the distance and clinches.
Veainu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Veainu tries to circle away but Chai has him pinned against the cage.
Chai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Veainu manages to break the clinch.
Chai lands a really nice looking cross but Veainu seems unphased.
A jab from Chai does it's job there.#ROC#Veainu is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Vunipola Veainu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T2#
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!
Veainu walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Chai! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). InSaen Chai!
A very excited looking InSaen Chai rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
TOF 183
Date: Dec 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Khemkhaeng doesn't manage to clinch there - Daddy circles away.
Daddy scores with a decent looking hook.
Daddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Khemkhaeng now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Khemkhaeng dips to his left and cracks Daddy with an uppercut!
Daddy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Khemkhaeng is looking to clinch but Daddy is avoiding it.
Daddy swings for the body but Khemkhaeng moves out of range.
Good exchange - Khemkhaeng coming out on top.
Daddy scores with a shot to the body.
Daddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khemkhaeng manages to avoid it.
Khemkhaeng with the inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Daddy misses the target. #TD#
Daddy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T1#
Daddy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Daddy stands up over Khemkhaeng, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Khemkhaeng keeping full guard, as Daddy tries to pass.
Khemkhaeng trying to keep a closed guard but Daddy is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daddy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Daddy stops Khemkhaeng from standing up.
Khemkhaeng bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Daddy's guard. #REVB#
Daddy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Khemkhaeng would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Khemkhaeng 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.
Daddy 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.
Khemkhaeng preventing the sweep. #T2#
Daddy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Khemkhaeng controlling from the top position.
Khemkhaeng sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Daddy's guard.
Daddy controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Daddy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Khemkhaeng looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daddy 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.
Khemkhaeng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daddy is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Daddy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Khemkhaeng decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Daddy, up you get!
Daddy misses with a wild body shot.
Daddy just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khemkhaeng! But no joy.
Khemkhaeng is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daddy ducks under a wild hook from Khemkhaeng.
A big right from Daddy misses.
Daddy punishes Khemkhaeng's body with a nice straight punch.
Daddy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Daddy counters with a series of strikes. Khemkhaeng will be more careful next time no doubt.
Daddy is looking to wear down Khemkhaeng with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
Khemkhaeng ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khemkhaeng misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Khemkhaeng gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Khemkhaeng is trying to control the position but Daddy postures up.
Khemkhaeng keeping full guard, as Daddy tries to pass.
Daddy preventing the sweep.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daddy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Daddy with a nice head shot there.#ES2#
Khemkhaeng pushes Daddy off and scrambles back to his feet.
Khemkhaeng wants to clinch up but Daddy keeps it at a distance.
Daddy shoots in for a takedown but Khemkhaeng shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Daddy misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T5#
Khemkhaeng connects with a body shot that sends Daddy's belly button to the back.
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch up but Daddy circles away and keeps his distance.
Khemkhaeng rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daddy counters with a left to the body.
Khemkhaeng tests Daddy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Daddy cracks a nice hook into Khemkhaeng's ribs.
Khemkhaeng ducks under a wild hook from Daddy.
Khemkhaeng ducks under a wild hook from Daddy.
Khemkhaeng swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Daddy dips to his left and cracks Khemkhaeng with an uppercut!
Khemkhaeng misses with an uppercut. Daddy saw that one coming.
Daddy misses with a hook.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khemkhaeng swings for the body but Daddy moves out of range.
#T6#
Khemkhaeng misses the shot to the body.
Daddy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Daddy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Khemkhaeng defends well and Daddy ends up having to push Khemkhaeng into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Khemkhaeng. #CUT2#It looks like Big Daddy has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khemkhaeng throws a head punch that misses.
Daddy tries to work over Khemkhaeng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but misses.
Khemkhaeng misses with the head strike.
Khemkhaeng misses with a punch to the body.
Daddy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Khemkhaeng gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Daddy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khemkhaeng pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Daddy manages to break the clinch.
Daddy throws a big shot that misses.#T7#
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daddy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch but Daddy moves out of range.
Daddy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khemkhaeng sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch up but Daddy circles away and keeps his distance.
Khemkhaeng on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Daddy 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.
Daddy trying to control but Khemkhaeng is working from the bottom.
Daddy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Khemkhaeng is looking to stand up but Daddy isn't so interested in that idea.
Daddy throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khemkhaeng looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Daddy throwing strikes but missing.
Daddy postures up in Khemkhaeng's guard and throws a big left but Khemkhaeng blocks it. #T8#
Daddy won't allow Khemkhaeng to sweep him here.
Daddy looking to pass the guard.
Daddy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Daddy wants to control from the top but Khemkhaeng keeps moving.
Khemkhaeng controlling Daddy's posture.
Daddy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khemkhaeng works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Khemkhaeng wants to stand but Daddy is controlling the position.
Daddy trying to control but Khemkhaeng is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Khemkhaeng uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Daddy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khemkhaeng makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T9#
Daddy digs a good hook to Khemkhaeng's body.
Daddy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
Daddy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Daddy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Khemkhaeng is doing well to control the position and prevent Daddy from advancing to side control.
Daddy stops Khemkhaeng from getting back to his feet.
Khemkhaeng is looking to improve his position.
Khemkhaeng is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Daddy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Khemkhaeng trying to control from the bottom.
Khemkhaeng is controlling Daddy's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Daddy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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 Big Daddy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Big Daddy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Daddy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khemkhaeng moves away.
Jab by Daddy.
A slow jab from Khemkhaeng misses its intended target.
Khemkhaeng connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Daddy momentarily.
Big Daddy is winning the standup battle so far.
Daddy throws an overhand right that lands on Khemkhaeng's shoulder, as Khemkhaeng tries to avoid the shot.
Daddy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch but Daddy moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daddy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Khemkhaeng is fending him off so far but Daddy persists. Nope, Khemkhaeng circles away and we're back to standing.
Daddy throws a body shot but no joy.
Daddy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Khemkhaeng's hands.
Daddy moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Khemkhaeng walks into a stiff left hand from Daddy.
Khemkhaeng misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Daddy counters with a shoot takedown. Khemkhaeng fights it but they end up in guard.
Khemkhaeng has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Daddy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Khemkhaeng wants to clinch.#TD#
Daddy dives in and scores a takedown into Khemkhaeng's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khemkhaeng is controlling Daddy's posture.
Daddy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Khemkhaeng wants to stand but Daddy is controlling the position. #ES2#
Khemkhaeng uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Daddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Khemkhaeng throws out a counter right but Daddy avoids it with no problem.
Daddy misses with a combination
letting Khemkhaeng counter with a right hand.
Khemkhaeng takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Daddy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Khemkhaeng's guard.
Khemkhaeng keeping moving, preventing Daddy from controlling successfully.
Daddy throwing strikes but missing.
Daddy won't allow Khemkhaeng to get back to his feet.
Daddy wants to pass the guard but Khemkhaeng is keeping the position.#T3#
Khemkhaeng wants to stand up but Daddy is controlling him. #ES2#
Khemkhaeng pushes Daddy off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL2#
Khemkhaeng moves into the clinch.
Khemkhaeng misses with an elbow strike.
#BC#
Daddy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daddy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khemkhaeng wants to clinch up but Daddy keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Khemkhaeng gets caught flat footed, as Daddy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Daddy stays in close to Khemkhaeng's body and controls the position.
Khemkhaeng is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Khemkhaeng wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Daddy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Khemkhaeng's head.
Daddy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khemkhaeng is keeping the position for now.
Khemkhaeng being controlled here, momentarily. #ES2#
Khemkhaeng pushes Daddy off and gets back to his feet.
Big Daddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khemkhaeng fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daddy is looking to counter punch.
Khemkhaeng bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khemkhaeng looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Daddy just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Khemkhaeng was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Khemkhaeng clinches up against the cage.#T5#
Khemkhaeng working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Daddy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khemkhaeng misses with a body punch.
Daddy looking for a takedown.
Daddy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Khemkhaeng lands an elbow that stopped Daddy in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but misses.
Khemkhaeng fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daddy is trying to drag Khemkhaeng to the mat but Khemkhaeng just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Daddy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khemkhaeng throws a punch but it's blocked by Daddy. #TD#
Daddy gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Khemkhaeng regains guard.
Khemkhaeng wants to stand but Daddy is controlling the position.
Big Daddy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khemkhaeng is wriggling around but Daddy manages to pass to half guard.
#T6#
Khemkhaeng is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Daddy winds up and cracks Khemkhaeng with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Khemkhaeng wants to control but Daddy is keeping busy.
Daddy thows a huge punch but Khemkhaeng dodges it nicely.
Daddy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daddy lands strikes from half guard.
Khemkhaeng trying to control here.
#ES2#
Khemkhaeng pushes Daddy off and gets back to his feet.
Donk. Khemkhaeng catches Daddy right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daddy. Khemkhaeng does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Khemkhaeng misses.#T7#
Daddy darts in looking for a takedown but Khemkhaeng gets double underhooks and turns Daddy into the cage.
Daddy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Khemkhaeng avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Khemkhaeng tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khemkhaeng has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Daddy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Khemkhaeng can turn it around.
Khemkhaeng stalling.
Khemkhaeng working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Khemkhaeng's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khemkhaeng jabs Daddy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Daddy shoots in for a takedown but Khemkhaeng shows good takedown defense.
A big right from Khemkhaeng misses.
Daddy lands a jab to the nose.
Khemkhaeng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Khemkhaeng gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Daddy to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T8#
Khemkhaeng wants to get back to his feet but Daddy passes into half guard.
Khemkhaeng is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Daddy prevents Khemkhaeng from standing back up.
Daddy is taking a breather. Khemkhaeng says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Daddy wants to control but Khemkhaeng is keeping him busy.
Khemkhaeng tries to kick Daddy off but Daddy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Khemkhaeng manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Khemkhaeng wants to stand up but Daddy is controlling him.
Daddy wants to control from the top but Khemkhaeng keeps moving.
Daddy content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Khemkhaeng utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Daddy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Daddy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Khemkhaeng is looking to stand up but Daddy isn't so interested in that idea.
Daddy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Daddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Khemkhaeng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daddy won't allow Khemkhaeng to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kittisak Khemkhaeng will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Big Daddy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jab, jab by Khemkhaeng - just one landing.
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Daddy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daddy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khemkhaeng.
It seemed like Khemkhaeng was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daddy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Khemkhaeng sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Daddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khemkhaeng looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Daddy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Daddy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Daddy misses with a straight right.
Daddy misses with a left hand
and Khemkhaeng connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daddy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khemkhaeng counters with a straight right hand.
Daddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khemkhaeng throws a fast counter high kick but Daddy manages to duck under it in time.
Khemkhaeng lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
A big left from Daddy misses.
Khemkhaeng looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Khemkhaeng takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Khemkhaeng.
Daddy throws a combination that misses
and Khemkhaeng counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Daddy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khemkhaeng looks to score with a jab to the body but Daddy is just out of range.
Khemkhaeng has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Daddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khemkhaeng is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch up.
Daddy misses with a body shot.
Khemkhaeng swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Daddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2##CL2#
Khemkhaeng closes the distance and pushes Daddy back into the cage.
Daddy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daddy dodges an elbow strike from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng prevents Daddy from breaking the clinch.
Khemkhaeng prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Daddy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daddy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Khemkhaeng swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but it misses.
Khemkhaeng creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Daddy blocks an uppercut.
Daddy takes an elbow to the temple. #T3#
Khemkhaeng is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Daddy.
Daddy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daddy takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Daddy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khemkhaeng moves out of range as Daddy strikes.
Khemkhaeng shapes to counter with a head kick.
Khemkhaeng slaps away a takedown attempt from Daddy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Daddy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Daddy blocks the leg kick.
Daddy throws a poor cross that misses
and Khemkhaeng counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daddy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Khemkhaeng as he jumps to the side.
A little jabbing left from Khemkhaeng on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Khemkhaeng throws a shot from downtown. Daddy moves away and avoids it.
Daddy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khemkhaeng looks to land a right hand but Daddy moved out of range.
Khemkhaeng bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khemkhaeng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daddy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khemkhaeng takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Daddy digs a good hook to Khemkhaeng's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khemkhaeng tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daddy swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T5#
Daddy misses the shot to the body.
Khemkhaeng misses with a straight right.
Khemkhaeng throws a sloppy head kick and Daddy moves out of range easily.
Daddy stuns Khemkhaeng with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Daddy misses with a right hand
and Khemkhaeng counters with a nice uppercut.
Daddy throws a hook to the side of Khemkhaeng's head but Khemkhaeng sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daddy misses with an uppercut.
Daddy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Daddy throws a poor cross that misses
and Khemkhaeng counters with a nice low kick that buckles Daddy's knee momentarily.
Khemkhaeng misses with an uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Khemkhaeng there.#T6#
Khemkhaeng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daddy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Khemkhaeng takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD#
Daddy drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khemkhaeng wants to get back to his feet but Daddy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Khemkhaeng trying to control the position.
Daddy is standing up over Khemkhaeng. Khemkhaeng looks to escape but Daddy dives into side control.
Daddy cracks Khemkhaeng with a big right hand but Khemkhaeng just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T7#
Daddy is working Khemkhaeng over with some ground and pound from side control.
Daddy wants to control but Khemkhaeng is keeping him busy.
Khemkhaeng struggling a bit here.
Khemkhaeng wants to get back to his feet.
Daddy cracks Khemkhaeng with a big elbow.
Daddy is putting a hurting on Khemkhaeng here, landing some big shots from side control.
Daddy wants to control but Khemkhaeng is keeping him busy.
Khemkhaeng pushes Daddy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Daddy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Khemkhaeng takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T8#
Khemkhaeng wants to get back to his feet but Daddy drags him back down.
Khemkhaeng is letting Daddy control him for a moment.
Khemkhaeng manages to get back to half guard.
Khemkhaeng wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Khemkhaeng wants to get back to his feet.
Daddy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Daddy is looking to advance position but Khemkhaeng won't allow it.
Daddy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T9#
Daddy is trying to control the action in half guard but Khemkhaeng is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Khemkhaeng controlling the position for now.
Daddy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Khemkhaeng is staying active underneath Daddy, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Daddy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Daddy is trying to control the action in half guard but Khemkhaeng is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #ES2#
Khemkhaeng has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Daddy is on him like a limpet, forcing Khemkhaeng back against the cage.
Khemkhaeng makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daddy prevents a body shot from Khemkhaeng.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kittisak Khemkhaeng.
I think Khemkhaeng has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kittisak Khemkhaeng!
During a confident post fight interview, Kittisak Khemkhaeng thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1120 Miet v Clint
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1#
McCain slips under a jab.
Tomson throws a big shot that misses.
McCain ducks under a wild hook from Tomson.
Tomson throws a hook but McCain blocks it.
Tomson works the jab nicely.
McCain connects with a body shot.
McCain slips a jab from Tomson.
McCain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McCain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tomson scores with a jab to the head.
Tomson throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Tomson misses.
McCain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tomson avoids a kick to the body.
McCain throws a poor cross that misses
and Tomson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tomson with a nice cross.
McCain throws the kick towards the body but Tomson avoids it.
A head kick by McCain misses
and Tomson counters with a nice uppercut.
McCain lands a slapping body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Tomson moves away from the strike by McCain .
Tomson throws a head kick but McCain moves out of range.
Tomson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCain lands with a straight right. Tomson didn't see that one coming.
McCain throws a shot to the body.
McCain jabs Tomson right on the nose. Tomson blinks but takes it well.#CL#
McCain forces Tomson back against the cage and clinches.
Tomson is trying to break free.
Tomson has had enough of the clinch but McCain keeps him there for the moment.
McCain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomson's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Tomson.
McCain misses with a punch to the body.
Tomson wants to break free but McCain has control.
McCain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Tomson manages to break the clinch.
Tomson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Tomson throws a body punch but McCain moves out of range.
Tomson throws out a loose jab but McCain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tomson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL#
McCain clinches with his opponent.
McCain tries a body shot but Tomson blocks it.
McCain can't find room to land a body shot as Tomson controls the action.
#BC2#
Tomson manages to break the clinch.
Jab from McCain .
McCain throws a body punch but Tomson moves out of range.
McCain misses with a low kick.
McCain scores with a jab to the body.
McCain blocks a jab.
McCain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tomson moves out of range of the strikes.
McCain feints and then cracks Tomson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tomson down.
McCain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tomson.
McCain throws a shot from downtown. Tomson moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Good leg kick by Tomson.
A big right from Tomson misses.
It looked like McCain was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tomson.
A head kick by McCain misses
and McCain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tomson misses with a straight left.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCain .
A slapping leg kick lands for McCain .
McCain slips under a jab.
McCain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tomson throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Tomson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCain misses with a series of wild punches.
McCain throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tomson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCain defending well as Tomson loads up on a big left hand.
McCain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tomson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCain misses the body punch
and Tomson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomson throws a hook but McCain avoids it easily.
It appears McCain was looking to counter with a kick there.
A jab from McCain finds it's way through Tomson's defenses. #T4#
Tomson scores with a nice head shot.
Tomson misses with an uppercut
and McCain counters with a one-two to the body.
McCain misses with an uppercut. Tomson saw that one coming.
McCain ducks under a wild hook from Tomson.
McCain wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tomson misses with a looping right.
McCain is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McCain takes a swing at Tomson's ribcage but misses.
McCain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tomson was well out of range. Poor timing from McCain .
McCain with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
McCain instigates a clinch.
Tomson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tomson has had enough of the clinch but McCain keeps him there for the moment.
McCain lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Tomson breaks the clinch.
Tomson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCain .
Tomson swings widly with a right hand
and Tomson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCain misses with a low kick.
Tomson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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 Lucas McCain will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
McCain wants to land a leg kick but Tomson is out of range.
Tomson throws the left hand but McCain avoids the punch easily.
McCain wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McCain throws a leg kick but Tomson checks it.
McCain throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL#
McCain moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Tomson breaks from the clinch.
McCain swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Tomson counter with a right hand.
Tomson misses with a straight right.
McCain throws an overhand right that lands on Tomson's shoulder, as Tomson tries to avoid the shot.
McCain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tomson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tomson misses with a right hand
and McCain counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tomson is able to avoid easily.
Tomson slips a jab from McCain .
Tomson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCain lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Tomson misses the target.
McCain staying out of range there.#T1#
McCain throws a push kick but Tomson slaps the foot to one side.
An inside leg kick lands from McCain .
Tomson avoids the body shot from McCain .
McCain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tomson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McCain tries to clinch but Tomson is having none of it.
Tomson misses with a hook
and McCain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tomson circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCain throws a shot to the body.
Tomson throws a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tomson.
Good leg kick by Tomson.
McCain just misses with a punch to the body.
McCain misses with a jab to the body
and McCain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tomson.
McCain throws a looping overhand right but Tomson ducks down to avoid it.
Tomson throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tomson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McCain . That one must have hurt.
McCain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tomson misses with an uppercut
and McCain counters with a series of strikes. Tomson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tomson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tomson missing with a left hand there. McCain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tomson connects with a solid leg kick.
Tomson looks to throw the jab but McCain is out of range.
Tomson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling McCain to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Tomson is rocked!
Tomson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tomson is still on wobbly legs! Can McCain finish him?
McCain drops Tomson with a big left hand! Tomson is injured, injured bad! McCain jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas McCain !
Lucas McCain decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
UCF 93: Santoro v Chai
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Dao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dao loads up on a big right hand but Haelfson slips the punch.
Haelfson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dao moves away.
Haelfson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big left from Dao misses.
Haelfson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dao missing with a left hand there. Haelfson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dao looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Haelfson.
Haelfson has his takedown stuffed
and Dao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haelfson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haelfson dives in for a single leg takedown but Dao sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Haelfson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dao.
Haelfson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dao momentarily.
Haelfson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haelfson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dao. Dao obviously looking to wear him down.
Dao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Haelfson.
Praew Dao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Haelfson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Haelfson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dao throws a body shot but no joy.
Dao's corner calls for a 1-2. Dao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Donk. Dao catches Haelfson right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Haelfson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dao.
Praew Dao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Haelfson.
A swing and a miss from Dao.
Dao throws an off balance right hand
and Haelfson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dao misses with a hook.#TD2#
Haelfson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Haelfson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Haelfson wants to control but Dao is keeping him busy.
Haelfson tries to move to mount but Dao blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dao wants to get back to his feet but Haelfson drags him back down.
Haelfson trying to control the action but Dao is working from the bottom.
Dao is looking to reverse the position.
Haelfson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dao's legs.
Haelfson is still trying to improve position.
Dao tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Haelfson moves into full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haelfson looking to finish with strikes here!
Dao is desperately trying to improve his position but Haelfson has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dao tries to lock up and control but Haelfson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dao is desperately trying to improve his position but Haelfson has a good base and remains in mount.
Haelfson trying to control but Dao is having none of it.
Dao tries to buck Haelfson off but he can't manage it. #SUB2#
Haelfson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Haelfson wants to take Dao's back but he can't do it this time.
Haelfson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dao because Haelfson loaded up on that one.
Dao is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dao is squirming around, avoiding Haelfson's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Dao is desperately trying to improve his position but Haelfson has a good base and remains in mount.
Haelfson misses with a head shot.
Dao holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Haelfson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
You get the feeling that Dao really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dao working to try and regain half guard.
Haelfson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Haelfson tries to control but Dao wriggling away.
Dao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Haelfson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dao blocking the ground and pound.
Haelfson won't let Dao get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Haelfson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dao tries to reverse the position but Haelfson maintains control.#T4#
Dao stops Haelfson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB2#
Haelfson working for a submission but Dao is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Haelfson is working for a guillotine from mount but Dao frees his head quite easily.
Haelfson avoids the attempt from Dao to control.
Dao is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Dao is wriggling around trying to escape.
#ES#
Dao bucks Haelfson off and manages to get back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dao looks to land a right hand but Haelfson moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haelfson! But no joy.
Dao throws a lazy right hand but Haelfson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Praew Dao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Dao.
Dao is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dao just misses with a punch to the body.
Haelfson goes for a double leg but Dao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dao continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from Dao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haelfson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Haelfson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dao.
A countering left hand to the body from Haelfson misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bjorn Haelfson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Haelfson blocks a jab.
Dao slips a straight right by Haelfson.
Haelfson tries to clinch up.
Dao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dao throws a shot from downtown. Haelfson moves away and avoids it.
Dao throws a good cross that connects.
A swing and a miss from Dao.
A swing and a miss from Dao.
Haelfson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
No luck for Haelfson with that takedown attempt.
Haelfson has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haelfson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Praew Dao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Haelfson.
Haelfson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dao.
A telegraphed right hand from Dao misses the target.
Praew Dao is winning the standup battle so far.
Dao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Dao closes the distance and clinches.
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!#BC#
Dao breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Dao throws a jab but it's blocked by Haelfson.
Dao cracks Haelfson with an open hand slap.
Haelfson blocks a jab.
A jab from Dao misses.
Dao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haelfson.
Haelfson staying out of range there.
Haelfson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dao is fending him off so far but Haelfson persists. Nope, Dao circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Haelfson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dao was covering up waiting for the punch and Haelfson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Haelfson looking to pass the guard.
Haelfson is fighting to break Dao's control of his arms but Dao is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dao wants to stand and escape but Haelfson is having none of it.
Dao is pulling down on Haelfson's head. It's preventing any offense from Haelfson, at least for the moment.#T2#
Haelfson wants to pass the guard but Dao is keeping the position.
Haelfson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Haelfson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dao wants to get back to his feet.
Dao wants to improve his position but Haelfson is controlling well.
Haelfson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haelfson fails to take his opponent's back. #T3#
Haelfson lands with some strikes.
Dao sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dao tries to get to full guard but Haelfson has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Haelfson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dao wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Haelfson wants to work for an arm triangle but Dao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Haelfson wants to pass to mount but Dao is defending the position.
Dao holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Haelfson trying to control from half guard but Dao is working away. #ES#
Dao kicks Haelfson off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
Haelfson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dao checks it well.
Dao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Haelfson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haelfson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Haelfson lands a leg kick that knocks Dao off balance momentarily.
A jab from Dao misses.
Haelfson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dao with a body shot.
Haelfson dives in and grabs Dao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dao pushes down on Haelfson's head and hops out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Haelfson.
Dao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haelfson.
Dao scores with the left hand. Haelfson knows he should have avoided that one.
Haelfson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Haelfson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Dao manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dao throws a leg kick that misses. #TD2#
Haelfson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bjorn Haelfson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haelfson tries to free his leg and advance position but Dao is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Praew Dao dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Haelfson.
Dao can't do much from the bottom here.
Dao wants to get back to his feet.
Dao tries to buck Haelfson off but Haelfson is having none of it.
Dao is trying to get back to his feet.
Haelfson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dao is trying to get back to his feet.
Dao can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haelfson prevents Dao from escaping the position.
Haelfson misses with the ground and pound.
Haelfson tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Haelfson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dao is trying to control Haelfson's posture but Haelfson avoids it. #T1#
Dao prevents Haelfson from improving position. #SUB2#
Haelfson is working to tighten his grip on Dao's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Dao has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Haelfson is really squeezing tight and eventually Dao passes out! Haelfson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bjorn Haelfson!
Bjorn Haelfson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 231
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Asakura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asakura scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Asakura.#CUT#It looks like Kim Jung Bin has been cut.
Asakura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung Bin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jung Bin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Asakura counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Jung Bin needs to keep his hands up - Asakura had a free shot at his head there.
Asakura throws a lazy right hand but Jung Bin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jung Bin with the counter takedown but Asakura avoids it easily.
Jung Bin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Asakura tries to avoid it but Jung Bin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Asakura to the ground. Asakura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mikuru Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Jung Bin.
Asakura smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jung Bin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Asakura counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Jung Bin is rocked!#T2#
Jung Bin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Asakura counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikuru Asakura!
A relieved looking Mikuru Asakura thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1117 Richard v Surian
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Martola sizes up Yamasaki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yamasaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yamasaki tries to counter by clinching up but Martola breaks away and moves out of range.
Yamasaki slips under a jab.
Yamasaki tries to counter by clinching up but Martola breaks away and moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Martola has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Martola has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Martola there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Yamasaki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yamasaki.
Martola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Martola throws a jab when Yamasaki was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martola shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Martola moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Martola moves away from the strike by Yamasaki.
Martola tries a quick counter leg kick but Yamasaki is wise to it.#T1#
Yamasaki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Martola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yamasaki throws a sloppy body shot
and Martola counters with a left to the body.
Martola throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Yamasaki counters with a single leg into guard. Martola didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamasaki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Martola struggling a bit here.
Martola prevents Yamasaki from improving position. #T2#
Yamasaki moves into full mount!
Yamasaki pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Martola is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Yamasaki goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Martola turns into him and now he's in Yamasaki's guard.
#T3##SUB#
Yamasaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martola is aware though and is defending well.
Martola won't allow Yamasaki to sweep him here.
Martola is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Martola is looking to work some ground and pound but Yamasaki has wrist control.
Martola slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Yamasaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martola defends well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yamasaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martola manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamasaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Martola is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Katsu Yamasaki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Martola works the jab nicely.
Martola looks to clinch #TD#
and Yamasaki counters with a takedown into side control.
Martola is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Martola's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yamasaki tries to move to mount but Martola blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martola gets back to half guard.
Martola is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Yamasaki jumps into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Martola is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Yamasaki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yamasaki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Martola takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Martola tries to bench press Yamasaki off him but Yamasaki keeps the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Yamasaki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yamasaki fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Martola tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yamasaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Martola is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Yamasaki is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Martola really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Martola wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Martola wants to control his opponent's hands but Yamasaki gets his hands free.
Katsu Yamasaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Yamasaki working for a choke but Martola is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Martola is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Yamasaki has locked on a rear naked choke here! Martola is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Katsu Yamasaki!
Katsu Yamasaki spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
UCF 90: Fantastico v Belmiro
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Oliveira moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Paulsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Paulsen.
Paulsen throws out a loose jab but Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliveira moves out of range as Paulsen strikes.
A jab from Paulsen misses.
Oliveira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Paulsen dips to his left and cracks Oliveira with an uppercut!#TD#
Oliveira fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Paulsen sprawls well initially but Oliveira persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Oliveira scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oliveira thows a huge punch but Paulsen dodges it nicely.
Paulsen wants to control but Oliveira is keeping busy.
Oliveira scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Oliveira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oliveira not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Paulsen is controlling Oliveira's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Paulsen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Paulsen is trying to stand.
Oliveira moves nicely into side control.
Paulsen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oliveira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oliveira tries to score with some ground and pound. Paulsen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Paulsen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Oliveira.
#T2#
Oliveira wants to control but Paulsen is keeping him busy.
Paulsen is looking for a sweep.
Oliveira scores with punches from side control.
Oliveira scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Paulsen to see if he's OK.
Oliveira lands a decent elbow from side control.
Oliveira throws a strike aimed at the side of Paulsen's head but Paulsen avoids it well.
Oliveira working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Paulsen is trying to control Oliveira's posture but Oliveira avoids it.
Paulsen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Oliveira's best efforts.#T3#
Oliveira throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paulsen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paulsen seems keen to control Oliveira's posture.
Paulsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oliveira stopping the sweep attempt from Paulsen.
Paulsen has momentary wrist control but Oliveira slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oliveira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Paulsen keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira works over Paulsen with some ground and pound from guard.
Oliveira 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.
Paulsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oliveira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oliveira is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Paulsen wants to stand up but Oliveira is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira stopping the sweep attempt from Paulsen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diablo Oliveira dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Paulsen misses with a right hand #TD#
and Oliveira counters with a single leg into guard. Paulsen didn't expect that.
Paulsen has Oliveira pulled in close to control his posture.
Paulsen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oliveira.
Paulsen wants to stand and escape but Oliveira is having none of it.
Paulsen has control of Oliveira's left arm, preventing Oliveira from doing any damage.
Diablo Oliveira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oliveira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paulsen is keeping the position for now.
Paulsen trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Paulsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Paulsen.
Oliveira closes the distance and clinches up with Paulsen, looking for a takedown. Oliveira pushes Paulsen against the cage but Paulsen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Paulsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Paulsen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oliveira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paulsen can do to turn this around?
Oliveira takes one on the button.#TD#
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Paulsen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Paulsen is looking to get back to his feet here but Oliveira is keeping cool and he's managed to take Paulsen's back.
Oliveira misses with an elbow to the head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira gets his hands free as Paulsen looks to control.
Oliveira thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Oliveira connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Paulsen to escape the position.
Oliveira is trying to stick to Paulsen's back but Paulsen is turning into Oliveira. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Oliveira's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Paulsen.
Oliveira has Paulsen pulled in close to control his posture.
Oliveira wants to sweep but no luck.
Oliveira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Paulsen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira postures up.
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paulsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paulsen has momentary wrist control but Oliveira slips an elbow through the middle.
Oliveira stands and throws Paulsen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Oliveira working away.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paulsen manages to get back to half guard.
Paulsen controlling the position for now.
Paulsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Oliveira is nestled in close to Paulsen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Paulsen tries to get to full guard but Oliveira has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira winds up and cracks Paulsen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diablo Oliveira dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Paulsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oliveira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Paulsen sprawls and moves away.
Paulsen jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Oliveira fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Paulsen to the ground. Oliveira is now in Paulsen's guard.
Paulsen is adopting a defensive guard.
Oliveira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulsen looking to control.
Oliveira lands a couple of elbows.
Oliveira scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Oliveira throwing strikes from guard but Paulsen blocks nicely.
Oliveira stands up over Paulsen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Paulsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulsen is retaining full guard.
Paulsen wants to stand and escape but Oliveira is having none of it.
Oliveira scoring with some ground and pound.
Oliveira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paulsen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oliveira working some strikes from top position.
Berni Paulsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Oliveira throws a big right hand that misses.
Oliveira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oliveira won't allow Paulsen to sweep him here.
Paulsen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Oliveira with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Paulsen misses with an uppercut.
Oliveira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Paulsen sprawls and moves away.
Paulsen misses with an uppercut. Oliveira saw that one coming.
Paulsen misses with a straight left. #T3#
Paulsen throws an overhand right that lands on Oliveira's shoulder, as Oliveira tries to avoid the shot.
Berni Paulsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Paulsen.
Paulsen lands a lovely overhand right.
Paulsen looks to land a left hand but Oliveira moved out of range nicely.
Oliveira tries to counter with a takedown but Paulsen is quick to defend against it.
Paulsen throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Oliveira counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Paulsen!
Paulsen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Oliveira.
Oliveira in side control, throwing shots but Paulsen defends.
Oliveira moves into full mount!
Paulsen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Oliveira landing shots from mount.
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!
Oliveira in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Oliveira with good strikes from the mount here!
Oliveira drops a big elbow. That's hurt Paulsen! More shots from Oliveira and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diablo Oliveira! |
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Event:
UCF 91: Hunter v Chai Jr
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Spartan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Oliveira counters with a head kick.
Oliveira throws a sloppy head kick and Spartan moves out of range easily.
Thiago Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira cracks Spartan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oliveira works the jab nicely.
Spartan fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Spartan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Oliveira on his heels. He'll look to pass Oliveira's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spartan postures up in Oliveira's guard and throws a big left but Oliveira blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spartan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spartan wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving. #T1#
Oliveira is pulling down on Spartan's head to control his posture.
Spartan wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Spartan being controlled here momentarily.
Spartan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oliveira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spartan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oliveira is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spartan being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oliveira's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Spartan ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.
Spartan dives in for a single leg takedown but Oliveira sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thiago Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Spartan.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spartan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oliveira.
Spartan throws a nice looking combination but Oliveira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spartan slips a straight right by Oliveira.
Oliveira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spartan feints a counter leg kick.
Spartan wants to clinch up but Oliveira keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Oliveira missing with a left hand there. Spartan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oliveira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spartan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oliveira looks to land a right hand but Spartan moved out of range.
Oliveira throws a body punch but Spartan moves out of range.
Spartan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice sprawl there from Oliveira as Spartan shoots in.
Horrible takedown attempt by Spartan or perhaps it was just good defense by Oliveira, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from Oliveira misses the target.
Oliveira throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oliveira. Spartan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spartan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliveira.#T4#
Oliveira misses with a hook.
Oliveira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spartan.
Spartan is looking for the big counter here.
Spartan shoots in looking for a takedown. Oliveira tries to sprawl out of it but Spartan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Oliveira manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spartan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira throws a lazy right hand but Spartan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spartan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Oliveira with a body shot.
Spartan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thiago Oliveira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spartan walks into a straight right hand from Oliveira.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Oliveira dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Oliveira misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Spartan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Spartan goes for a double leg but Oliveira avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Oliveira continues to drive forward.
Oliveira attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oliveira misses with a low kick.
Spartan feints a counter leg kick.
Spartan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses.
Spartan unleashes a big counter combination but Oliveira bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Oliveira throws a head kick but Spartan moves out of range.
Oliveira stuffs the takedown attempt from Spartan. Spartan gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira throws a head kick but Spartan moves out of range.
Spartan tries to counter with a clinch but Oliveira shakes him off and moves away.
Oliveira throws a hook to the side of Spartan's head but Spartan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliveira is looking to slow Spartan down with leg kicks. #T1#
Oliveira misses with a looping right.
Oliveira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oliveira misses with a left hand
and Spartan counters with a left and a right that stings Oliveira.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spartan.
Thiago Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Spartan.#TD2#
Spartan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Spartan wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Oliveira pulls Spartan in to control the position. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oliveira is adopting a defensive guard.
Spartan connects with a couple of short punches.
Oliveira has Spartan pulled in close to control his posture.
Spartan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Oliveira seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Oliveira keeping full guard, as Spartan tries to pass.
Oliveira has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Spartan looking to pass the guard.
Spartan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Spartan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Spartan in the domination position with Oliveira hanging on.
Spartan working away.#SUB2#
Spartan is trying to get an arm triangle but Oliveira is defending well.
Oliveira is trying to control Spartan's posture but Spartan avoids it. #T4##SUB2#
Spartan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Oliveira can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Spartan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Spartan tries to advance to mount but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Spartan 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Oliveira digs a good hook to Spartan's body.
Oliveira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spartan feints a counter leg kick.
Spartan ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.
Spartan is looking for the big counter here.
Oliveira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spartan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oliveira circles away quickly and effectively.
Oliveira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Oliveira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Spartan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Oliveira has his hands on Spartan's head, controlling the position.
Spartan looking to pass the guard. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Oliveira holds on and takes a little breather.
Oliveira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spartan can do to turn this around?
Spartan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oliveira seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Spartan throws a big right hand that misses.
Spartan trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Oliveira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spartan on the ground.
Spartan forces his way into half guard.
Oliveira controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Spartan is trying to control the action in half guard but Oliveira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Spartan trying to pass the guard but Oliveira defending well.
Oliveira controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Spartan is working for a submission of some sort.
Oliveira keeping control of the position.
Further stalling from Oliveira.#SUB2#
Spartan has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Oliveira defend it? Spartan steps over the head and cranks it - Oliveira is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Spartan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jason Spartan! |
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