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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Just some fights 29
Date: May 10, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Kurtev closes the distance and clinches.
Thongrak looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kurtev is trying to pull guard but Thongrak turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thongrak wants to stall.
Thongrak is pressed up against the cage. Kurtev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thongrak down to the mat. Thongrak avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thongrak misses with a straight left.
Thongrak scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Kurtev clinches with his opponent.
Kurtev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krisko Kurtev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thongrak has Kurtev pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thongrak tries to work over Kurtev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Thongrak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kurtev tries to close the distance and clinch but Thongrak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Thongrak swats away the attempt to clinch by Kurtev.
Kurtev shoots in looking for a takedown. Thongrak tries to sprawl out of it but Kurtev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thongrak manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thongrak shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kurtev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thongrak sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been hearing reports that Kurtev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kurtev dives in for a single leg takedown but Thongrak sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thongrak is pressed up against the cage. Kurtev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thongrak down to the mat. Thongrak avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thongrak with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kurtev is breathing heavily.
Thongrak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kurtev fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Thongrak.
Thongrak lands a nice shot to the body.
Kurtev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thongrak swivels and escapes.
Thongrak feints a counter leg kick.
Thongrak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kurtev.#T2#
Thongrak stuns Kurtev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kurtev darts in trying to clinch
and Thongrak makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kurtev really felt that one!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thongrak connects with a body shot that sends Kurtev's belly button to the back.
Thongrak lands a really nice looking cross but Kurtev seems unphased.
An inside leg kick lands from Thongrak.
Kurtev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thongrak's waist but Thongrak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kurtev off to one side.
Thongrak stuns Kurtev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thongrak keeps Kurtev at a distance using the push kick. #KD2#
Thongrak feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kurtev sprawling to the canvas! Kurtev rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Thongrak finish him?!
#ROC2#Kurtev is rocked!
Kurtev ducks into an uppercut from Thongrak and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pan Thongrak!
Our winner, Pan Thongrak, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
MFC - 76
Date: May 10, 2025 |
#R1#
Oyama swats away the attempt to clinch by Crowder.
Crowder slips under a jab.
Oyama misses with a hook.
Crowder scores with a leg kick.
#TD#
Crowder shoots in and gets a takedown into Oyama's guard.
Oyama wants to get back to his feet but Crowder passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Crowder wants to control but Oyama is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oyama can do anything to dispel that myth.
Oyama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oyama really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crowder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oyama is trying to stand up here but Crowder is controlling him well.
Crowder passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Oyama!
Crowder landing shots from mount. #T1#
Oyama is in a horrible position here. Crowder smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Crowder punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oyama trying desperately to get to his feet.
Crowder connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Crowder is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Crowder wants to control the pace but Oyama is squirming around nicely.
Crowder looking to finish Oyama with some ground and pound. This is bad for Oyama!
Oyama is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Crowder lands a big shot there that rocks Oyama but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You get the feeling that Oyama really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Crowder punishing his opponent with strikes. #T2#
Oyama is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Crowder controlling from the full mount.
Oyama takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#Oyama is rocked!
Crowder postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Oyama looks a forlorn figure.
Oyama is still in real trouble! Can Crowder finish him?
Crowder controlling his opponent.
Oyama seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Crowder cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Crowder working Oyama over with strikes here.
Crowder landing strikes from the mount and Oyama is in trouble!
Crowder cracks Oyama with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Crowder cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Crowder dominating with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oyama wants to try and get back to his feet.
Crowder landing strikes, looking to finish!
Crowder lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oyama wants to try and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oyama taking shots to the head.
Crowder raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Crowder! Oyama is hurt baaadly! Crowder is firing away with more strikes - Oyama is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boyd Crowder!
Boyd Crowder retains his welterweight title! |
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Event:
MFC - 73
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Crowder darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bjurstrom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bjurstrom takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crowder throws a lazy right hand but Bjurstrom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bjurstrom is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Crowder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bjurstrom's head backwards.
Boyd Crowder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crowder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bjurstrom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bjurstrom checks a low kick from Crowder.
Bjurstrom is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bjurstrom bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crowder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bjurstrom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crowder throws out the jab.
Bjurstrom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crowder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bjurstrom pinned against the cage. Bjurstrom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bjurstrom misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Crowder shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bjurstrom manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bjurstrom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Crowder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bjurstrom controls Crowder momentarily but Crowder frees himself. #SUB2#
Bjurstrom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crowder is aware though and is defending well.
Crowder working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Bjurstrom is looking for a triangle but Crowder pushes his legs off easily.
Crowder landing with the ground and pound.
Crowder 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crowder's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Crowder working some strikes from top position.
Crowder slips nicely into half guard.
Crowder is thwarting Bjurstrom's attempts to control the position.
Crowder winds up and cracks Bjurstrom with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bjurstrom tries to roll over but Crowder keeps him under control.
Bjurstrom on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bjurstrom trying to control but Crowder postures up.
Bjurstrom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Crowder's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Crowder's back!
Will Bjurstrom go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Crowder trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T3#
Crowder is in bad spot here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bjurstrom's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on Crowder's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Bjurstrom has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bjurstrom trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Crowder doesn't escape. #T4#
Bjurstrom gets his hands free as Crowder looks to control.
Crowder is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Aleksandar Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Bjurstrom seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Crowder's chin but Crowder turns very nicely into Bjurstrom's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Crowder.
Crowder keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bjurstrom's head.
Crowder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bjurstrom's head.
Crowder trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjurstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crowder chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Bjurstrom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Crowder dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Crowder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crowder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bjurstrom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crowder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Crowder.
Crowder misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Bjurstrom was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bjurstrom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boyd Crowder is winning the standup battle so far.
Crowder shoots and misses
and Bjurstrom counters with a two punch combo.
Bjurstrom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crowder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bjurstrom can do to turn this around?
Crowder throws a looping overhand right but Bjurstrom ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bjurstrom counters with a nice uppercut.
Crowder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bjurstrom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crowder appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crowder misses with a looping right.#T1#
Crowder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bjurstrom tries to bum rush Crowder with a series of wild strikes but Crowder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crowder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crowder misses with a hook.
Crowder tries to clinch but Bjurstrom moves away
and Bjurstrom counters with a good low kick that Crowder was not able to check.
Bjurstrom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crowder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crowder connects with a body shot.
Bjurstrom misses with a looping left.
Bjurstrom with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crowder to score with a decent uppercut.
Crowder motions for Bjurstrom to come forward. Crowder throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bjurstrom lunges at Crowder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crowder's hand.
A head kick misses from Bjurstrom.
Crowder misses with a combination
and Bjurstrom counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Crowder darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Crowder.
Bjurstrom takes one to the side of the head.
Crowder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crowder sizes up Bjurstrom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A combination from Crowder does no damage. #TD#
Crowder throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bjurstrom tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Crowder is in Bjurstrom's guard.
Crowder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crowder's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bjurstrom seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Crowder trying to control but Bjurstrom is working from the bottom.
Bjurstrom trying to control the position.
#T3#
Bjurstrom is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Crowder trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjurstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crowder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bjurstrom is keeping the position for now.
Bjurstrom trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Crowder gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#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.
Crowder is trying to drag Bjurstrom to the mat but Bjurstrom 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 Boyd Crowder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjurstrom stalls.
Crowder takes a shot to the head.
Bjurstrom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bjurstrom cracks Crowder with a nice body shot.
Bjurstrom blocking some punches.
Crowder struggles to land a body shot inside as Bjurstrom controls his hands.
Bjurstrom wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crowder has him pressed against the cage.
Bjurstrom is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bjurstrom is pressed up against the cage. Crowder has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bjurstrom down to the mat. Bjurstrom avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Crowder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bjurstrom tries to bum rush Crowder with a series of wild strikes but Crowder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crowder throws a leg kick but Bjurstrom checks it.
Bjurstrom goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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 Boyd Crowder will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Bjurstrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Bjurstrom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crowder is looking to counter punch.
Crowder is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Crowder connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bjurstrom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crowder tries to clinch but Bjurstrom moves out of range.
Bjurstrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bjurstrom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Crowder with the inside leg kick.
Crowder misses the shot to the body.
Bjurstrom tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Crowder.
Bjurstrom misses with a straight right.
Crowder misses with an uppercut.
Crowder misses with a few strikes there.
#T1##CL#
Crowder closes the distance and clinches.
Crowder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crowder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bjurstrom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crowder is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bjurstrom throws a head punch that misses.
Bjurstrom tries to work over Crowder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Bjurstrom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crowder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bjurstrom swings widly with a right hand
and Crowder counters with a nice uppercut.
Crowder connects with a jab.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick but Crowder moves out of range.
Crowder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bjurstrom throws out the jab.
Crowder appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crowder lands a jab to the nose.
Bjurstrom moves out of range as Crowder strikes.#T2#
Bjurstrom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marco Bjurstrom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crowder fails with the takedown.
Crowder lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowder shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bjurstrom eats them both and turns towards Crowder to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bjurstrom misses with a hook. Crowder ducked under it nicely.
Bjurstrom throws a one two combo.
Bjurstrom 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.#TD#
Crowder feints and as Bjurstrom raises his hands in defense, Crowder changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Bjurstrom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crowder defends it easily.
Crowder postures up.
#T3#
Crowder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Crowder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bjurstrom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crowder connects with a couple of short punches.
Crowder wants to control from the top but Bjurstrom keeps moving.
Crowder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Crowder content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Crowder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bjurstrom's head.#SUB2#
Bjurstrom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crowder working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Bjurstrom throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bjurstrom trying to keep a closed guard but Crowder is proving a slippery customer.
Crowder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bjurstrom's head.
Crowder lands a couple of digs.
Crowder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bjurstrom's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Crowder clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Crowder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bjurstrom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Bjurstrom tries to get set, Crowder tries to push him back and clinch up but Bjurstrom manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Crowder closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bjurstrom's guard.#SUB2#
Bjurstrom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crowder defends well.
Crowder makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Crowder lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Crowder is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Bjurstrom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Crowder makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bjurstrom keeping moving, preventing Crowder from controlling successfully.
Crowder is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bjurstrom wants to control but Crowder passes easily into half guard.
Boyd Crowder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crowder works his way into side control.
Crowder in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Crowder working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bjurstrom 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.
Crowder working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
Bjurstrom is not content to let Crowder control the position.
Bjurstrom is looking to regain half guard here but Crowder keeps moving and retains side control.
Bjurstrom keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crowder lands a nice forearm strike.
Crowder working the head with strikes.
Bjurstrom tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Crowder landing strikes.
Crowder in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC#Bjurstrom is rocked!
Bjurstrom taking a bit of punishment here - Crowder scoring with strikes.
Bjurstrom is still in real trouble! Can Crowder finish him?
Bjurstrom struggling a bit here.
Bjurstrom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bjurstrom takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bjurstrom tries to improve position but can't.
Crowder lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bjurstrom on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Crowder in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Bjurstrom looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Crowder turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boyd Crowder!
Boyd Crowder retains his welterweight title! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2025 |
#R1#
A jab lands there for Page.
The fighters circle momentarily. Page darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smack takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#KD#
Page cracks Smack with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Page has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Smack to stand back up!#ROC#Smack is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Page connects with a nice cross there... Smack is looking wobbly and Page recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Smack to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Page jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Page!
Michael Page was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
MFC - 69
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Pizziconi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Crowder throws a jab when Pizziconi was well out of range.
Boyd Crowder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Crowder as Pizziconi shoots in.
Crowder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crowder stuffs the takedown.
Boyd Crowder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.#TD#
Crowder darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Crowder working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pizziconi taking some punishment here, with Crowder in his half guard.
Pizziconi is trying to maintain the position but Crowder is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Crowder is keen to just control but Pizziconi is a slippery customer.#T1#
Crowder sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pizziconi defending well though.
Pizziconi is pressing down on Crowder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Crowder looking to pass the guard.
Crowder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pizziconi looking for a sweep. Not yet Pizziconi, not yet.
Pizziconi is trying to control the position but Crowder postures up.
Crowder content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crowder preventing the sweep.
Pizziconi pulls Crowder in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Crowder postures up in Pizziconi's guard and throws a big left but Pizziconi blocks it.
Crowder throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Crowder has gone for a leg lock! Pizziconi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Crowder's guard.#REVB#
Pizziconi looking to pass the guard.
Crowder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crowder throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T3#
Crowder 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.
Crowder controls Pizziconi momentarily but Pizziconi frees himself.
Pizziconi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crowder is keeping the position for now.
Crowder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pizziconi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Crowder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crowder looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Crowder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crowder dives in for a single leg takedown but Pizziconi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#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.
Pizziconi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Crowder is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Crowder misses with a body punch.
Pizziconi tries to pull guard but Crowder holds him up against the cage and eventually Pizziconi drops back down to his feet.
Pizziconi tries for a takedown but Crowder manages to get underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Crowder takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Crowder swings wildly with an uppercut but Pizziconi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crowder stops a takedown attempt from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi blocks a body shot from Crowder.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Crowder is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Pizziconi can't fight it off and eventually Crowder manages to take the fight to the floor. Pizziconi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Crowder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Crowder dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Pizziconi tries to clinch
and Crowder counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crowder moves in looking to clinch but Pizziconi pushes him off.
Pizziconi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pizziconi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Osmany Pizziconi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crowder misses with a series of wild punches.
Pizziconi checks the leg kick.
Crowder throws a jab but it's blocked by Pizziconi.
As Crowder backs off Pizziconi throws a huge counter combo but Crowder manages to avoid it all.
Crowder lands with a kick to the ribs.
Crowder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crowder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi stuffs the takedown.
Pizziconi tries to clinch there but Crowder circles away.
Crowder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crowder dips to his left and cracks Pizziconi with an uppercut!
Pizziconi wants to clinch up but Crowder keeps it at a distance.
Crowder feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Pizziconi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi wants to clinch up but Crowder keeps it at a distance.
Pizziconi throws a right hand that Crowder ducks under and follows up with a left that Crowder also avoids with ease.
Crowder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pizziconi shoots in but Crowder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pizziconi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crowder's waist but Crowder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pizziconi off to one side.
Boyd Crowder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Pizziconi moves out of range as Crowder strikes.
Pizziconi blocks a jab.
Crowder throws a hook but Pizziconi avoids it easily.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crowder as he avoids it easily.
Pizziconi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Crowder back to the cage. Pizziconi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Crowder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crowder looks to land a left hand but Pizziconi moved out of range nicely.
Crowder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pizziconi's head.#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!
A slow jab from Crowder misses its intended target.
Pizziconi shoots in but Crowder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crowder tries a head kick but it misses.
Pizziconi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crowder.#CL2#
Pizziconi rushes Crowder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crowder has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pizziconi after a bit of a struggle.
Crowder lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Crowder works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Pizziconi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pizziconi 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#
Pizziconi blocks the strikes from Crowder.
Pizziconi winds up and cracks Crowder with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pizziconi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crowder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Crowder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pizziconi is trying to control. Crowder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Crowder regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pizziconi working some strikes from top position.
Crowder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crowder doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Crowder 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#
Crowder trying to control the action but Pizziconi is working from the bottom.
Crowder drops an elbow to the side of Pizziconi's head. #T4#
Pizziconi tries to get to full guard but Crowder has control of the leg.
Crowder throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Crowder seems to be looking for submissions.
Crowder is looking to take a break and control but Pizziconi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crowder thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pizziconi's head.
Crowder frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Crowder dominated that second round.
That's time! Crowder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Pizziconi darts in looking for a takedown but Crowder gets double underhooks and turns Pizziconi into the cage.
Crowder scores with a jab to the head.
Crowder with a nice calf kick.
Crowder throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Pizziconi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Crowder!
The strikes coming from Pizziconi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Check out the look on Pizziconi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Pizziconi trying to control the action but Crowder is working from the bottom.
Crowder is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pizziconi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crowder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pizziconi can do to turn this around?
Crowder trying to hold on to Pizziconi's head to control him but Pizziconi postures up.
Crowder is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Pizziconi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crowder sees it coming and defends easily.
Pizziconi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crowder keeps working.
Crowder flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Pizziconi lands strikes from half guard.
Crowder moves into full guard.
Pizziconi is pushing down on Crowder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Crowder is fighting to maintain full guard but Pizziconi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pizziconi prevents Crowder from improving his position.#T2#
Pizziconi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Crowder moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pizziconi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Crowder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pizziconi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Crowder looking for a sweep. Not yet Crowder, not yet.
Pizziconi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pizziconi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Crowder has momentary wrist control but Pizziconi slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Pizziconi looking to pass the guard.
Osmany Pizziconi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pizziconi wants to control from the top but Crowder keeps moving.
Pizziconi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pizziconi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pizziconi fails to land the takedown.
Boyd Crowder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Crowder bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Pizziconi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Crowder is looking to take a break and control but Pizziconi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crowder throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Crowder is trying to get an arm triangle but Pizziconi is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crowder throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Osmany Pizziconi really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Crowder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowder. Pizziconi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pizziconi tries to close the distance and clinch but Crowder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crowder lands a jab to the nose.
Crowder stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crowder wants it to stay on the feet.
Pizziconi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crowder swivels and escapes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Crowder.#TD#
Pizziconi gets caught napping as Crowder dives in and scores a takedown. Pizziconi manages to retain guard.
Crowder lands a couple of elbows.
Pizziconi wants to sweep here but Crowder controlling him for the moment.
Pizziconi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pizziconi working a defensive guard here.
Crowder distracts Pizziconi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crowder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crowder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pizziconi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Crowder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pizziconi is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Pizziconi is in close to Crowder's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Crowder looking to control.
Pizziconi stopping the sweep attempt from Crowder.
Crowder trying to keep a closed guard but Pizziconi is proving a slippery customer.
#T2##SU2#
Pizziconi stands up from Crowder's guard - Pizziconi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a takedown. Crowder tries to sprawl out of it but Pizziconi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crowder manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boyd Crowder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.#TD#
Crowder closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pizziconi quickly recovers to half guard.
Pizziconi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Crowder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pizziconi trying to control the position.
#T3#
Pizziconi seems keen to control Crowder's posture.
Crowder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pizziconi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pizziconi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Pizziconi is looking for a triangle but Crowder pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Pizziconi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crowder is aware though and is defending well.
Crowder is looking to work some ground and pound but Pizziconi has wrist control.
Pizziconi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crowder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Crowder is looking to work some ground and pound but Pizziconi has wrist control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pizziconi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crowder wants to pass the guard but Pizziconi is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pizziconi tries to move into range but Crowder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Pizziconi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Crowder quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Pizziconi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crowder is just riding it out for now. Pizziconi eventually gives up the hold.
Pizziconi is looking to stall here but Crowder recovers full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Crowder had his way with Osmany Pizziconi in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Pizziconi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pizziconi.#TD2#
Pizziconi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pizziconi showed some decent athleticism there.
Crowder trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Pizziconi.
Crowder wants to control but Pizziconi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crowder moves into full guard.
Crowder is pulling down on Pizziconi's head to control his posture. #T1#
Pizziconi lands a couple of digs.
Pizziconi is looking to work some ground and pound but Crowder has wrist control.
Pizziconi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Crowder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pizziconi wants to control from the top but Crowder keeps moving.
Pizziconi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crowder looking for a sweep. Not yet Crowder, not yet.
Pizziconi looking to sit in guard and control but Crowder gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Crowder postures up in Pizziconi's guard and throws a big left but Pizziconi blocks it.
Pizziconi is trying to control the position but Crowder postures up.
Crowder throws a strike but Pizziconi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Pizziconi wants to pass the guard but Crowder is keeping the position.
Pizziconi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pizziconi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pizziconi scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Pizziconi trying to control but Crowder is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Pizziconi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Crowder dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Pizziconi wants to control but Crowder passes easily into half guard.
Osmany Pizziconi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB#
Crowder is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pizziconi is just riding it out for now. Crowder eventually gives up the hold.
Pizziconi wants to control but Crowder is keeping busy.
Crowder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crowder thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pizziconi's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Osmany Pizziconi.
Well Crowder 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 48:47
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyd Crowder!
Boyd Crowder retains his welterweight title! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2025 |
#R1#
Makhachev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Page counter with a right hand.
Page is breathing heavily.
Makhachev with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Page counter with a right hand.
Page scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Makhachev tries for a takedown but Page circles away easily
and Makhachev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Page stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Page wants it to stay on the feet.
Michael Page has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Makhachev.
Makhachev throws a big shot that misses.
Makhachev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Page is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Page slaps away a takedown attempt from Makhachev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Makhachev takes one to the chin there.
Page throws a right and a left that Makhachev avoids nicely.
Makhachev closes the distance and clinches up with Page, looking for a takedown. Makhachev pushes Page against the cage but Page circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Makhachev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Makhachev tries to clinch but Page moves out of range.
Makhachev shoots and misses
enabling Page to counter with a crisp jab.
Makhachev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Makhachev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Page can pounce on him.
A shot to the liver by Page. Beautiful body shot.
Makhachev is looking to clinch.
Page tried to counter with a leg kick but Makhachev avoided it.
Makhachev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Page looks to land a combination. Makhachev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Makhachev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Page is fending him off so far but Makhachev persists. Nope, Page circles away and we're back to standing.
Page seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Makhachev misses with a series of wild punches.
Michael Page is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Makhachev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Page on his heels. He'll look to pass Page's guard now, I'm sure.
Page manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makhachev tries to clinch up.
Makhachev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Page tries to avoid it but Makhachev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Page to the ground. Page escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Makhachev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Makhachev goes for a double leg but Page avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Page continues to drive forward.
Makhachev tries for a takedown but Page circles away easily
and Page cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Page lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Page jabs at Makhachev's body.
Some wild striking there from Page.
Makhachev misses with a combination
and Page connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Makhachev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Page pinned against the cage. Page gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Page is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Makhachev has his takedown stuffed
and Page counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Page works Makhachev's body with a nice hook.
Makhachev tries for a takedown but Page circles away easily
and Page counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Page scores with a decent looking hook.
Makhachev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Page to score with a decent uppercut.
Page throws a nice looking combination but Makhachev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Makhachev shoots in and bounces Page off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Page keeping moving, preventing Makhachev from controlling successfully. #T4#
Makhachev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Makhachev trying to control the position from guard on top but Page is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makhachev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Makhachev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Makhachev stopping the sweep attempt from Page.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Page dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Makhachev.
Makhachev checks a leg kick nicely.
Makhachev tries for a takedown but Page circles away easily
and Page counters with a stiff right hand.
Page displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Makhachev.
Michael Page has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Makhachev.
Makhachev shoots in but Page avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Page lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makhachev fails with the takedown.#T1#
Makhachev misses with a double jab
and Page counters with a series of strikes. Makhachev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Makhachev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Makhachev closes the distance and clinches up with Page, looking for a takedown. Makhachev pushes Page against the cage but Page circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Makhachev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Page makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Page!
Page is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Makhachev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Makhachev checks a leg kick nicely.
Page 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.
Makhachev fails with the takedown.
Page is looking for a counter combo.
Makhachev shoots and misses
and Page connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Page's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Page duly obliges. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Page dodges the punch combination from Makhachev.
A quick step to the side and Page tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Page swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Makhachev.
Page scores with a hook to the body. Makhachev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Makhachev misses with a wild combination.
Page throws a counter high kick but Makhachev was just alert enough to avoid it.
Page cracks a nice hook into Makhachev's ribs.
Makhachev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Page sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Page swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Makhachev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Makhachev shoots in but Page avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Michael Page is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Page looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Makhachev tries for a takedown but Page sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Page lands with a nice body punch.
Page staying out of range there.
Makhachev needs to keep his hands up - Page had a free shot at his head there.
Makhachev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Michael Page is winning the standup battle so far.
Page lands a high kick!
Makhachev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Page connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Page lands a nice shot to the body.
Makhachev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Page counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Makhachev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Page connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Page lands a jab.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Page swings for the body but Makhachev moves out of range.
Page displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Makhachev.
Page seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Makhachev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Makhachev fails with the takedown
and Page cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A cross from Page lands.
Page works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Makhachev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Page is fending him off so far but Makhachev persists. Nope, Page circles away and we're back to standing.
Page scores with a hook to the body. Makhachev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice takedown defense from Page. No joy for Makhachev on that attempt.
Page swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Makhachev tries to move into range but Page moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Page dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Makhachev tries to clinch up but Page circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Makhachev.
Page throws a big counter combination but Makhachev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Makhachev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Page sprawls well initially but Makhachev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Page trying to control from the bottom.
Makhachev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Makhachev is keen to just control but Page is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhachev is thwarting Page's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Makhachev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Page is just riding it out for now. Makhachev eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Makhachev is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Page keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makhachev is trying to control. Page wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Page listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Page thows a leg kick but Makhachev checks it #TD2#
and Makhachev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Page!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Makhachev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Page has escaped the position, nice work there.
Page on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Makhachev trying to control the action but Page is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Makhachev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Page is not content to let Makhachev control the position.
Page is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Islam Makhachev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Page 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Page!
Michael Page bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Islam Makhachev stepped up to the mic, saying 'I wanna thank my opponent for fighting me and I can't wait to fight you again brother'. |
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Event:
Just some fights 21
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Dudeson throws a chopping leg kick but Thongrak manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thongrak takes a swing at Dudeson's ribcage but misses.
Dudeson attempts a counter takedown but Thongrak avoids it well and moves away.
Dudeson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thongrak takes one on the button.
Thongrak looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dudeson throws a one two combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dudeson is defended easily by Thongrak.
Dudeson throws a leg kick but Thongrak sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dudeson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudeson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dudeson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thongrak swivels and escapes.
Dude Dudeson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudeson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thongrak slaps away a takedown attempt from Dudeson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dude Dudeson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Dudeson lands with an overhand left.
Dudeson misses with a looping right.
Thongrak let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dudeson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thongrak tries to avoid it but Dudeson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thongrak to the ground. Thongrak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And Thongrak responds with a good body kick, but Dudeson manages to step out the way in time.
Dudeson shoots in for a double leg but Thongrak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dudeson tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Dudeson misses the target.
Thongrak digs a good body shot into Dudeson's ribs.
Dudeson is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Thongrak sends Dudeson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Thongrak is motioning to the referee to let Dudeson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#It looks like Dude Dudeson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudeson ducks under a wild hook from Thongrak.
Thongrak misses with a body shot.
Thongrak blocks the body kick.
Dudeson misses with a double jab.
Dudeson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thongrak in his tracks. #T2##TD#
Dudeson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thongrak manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dudeson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thongrak pulls Dudeson in to control the position.
Dudeson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Thongrak can't keep his opponent in guard - Dudeson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dudeson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dudeson works his way into side control.
Thongrak is looking to reverse the position.
Thongrak is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dudeson 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.#T3#
Thongrak taking a bit of punishment here - Dudeson scoring with strikes.
Thongrak is not content to let Dudeson control the position.
Thongrak is looking for a sweep.
Dudeson working away.
Dudeson landing a few strikes.
Dudeson trying to control the action but Thongrak is working from the bottom.
Thongrak manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dudeson's best efforts.#T4#
Thongrak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dudeson is working away from the top position though.
Thongrak might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dudeson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Dudeson is looking for a kimura here.
Dudeson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude Dudeson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dude Dudeson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Dudeson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thongrak looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dudeson working the ground and pound but Thongrak is defending the strikes.
Dudeson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thongrak keeps working.
Dudeson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dude Dudeson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thongrak is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thongrak can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dudeson controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thongrak tries to buck Dudeson off but Dudeson is having none of it.
Dudeson trying to control the action but Thongrak is working from the bottom. #T1#
Dudeson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dudeson trying to control the position but Thongrak is working away.
Dudeson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Thongrak down.
Thongrak taking punishment in the form of punches.
Thongrak is looking for a sweep.
Dudeson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dudeson works to advance to full mount. Thongrak defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Thongrak in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Thongrak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dudeson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dudeson controlling the position easily from mount.
Dudeson with good strikes from the mount here!#T2#
Dudeson landing strikes from the mount.#SUB#
Dudeson throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Thongrak has his hands clasped together but Dudeson breaks the hold and Thongrak is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Dudeson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dude Dudeson!
After the fight, Dude Dudeson 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:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 31
Date: Apr 02, 2025 |
#R1#
Page throws the left hand but Mitchell avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Mitchell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Page tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mitchell is looking to counter punch.
Mitchell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Page.
Page throws a shot from downtown. Mitchell moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Mitchell misses its target.
Mitchell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Page fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mitchell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Page tries to score with a low kick but Mitchell moves his leg out of the way.
Mitchell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mitchell. Page does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell swings widly with a right hand
and Page counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Page, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Page throws a lazy uppercut
and Mitchell counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Mitchell just misses with a punch to the body.
Mitchell is looking to wear down Page with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Page uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mitchell.
Mitchell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mitchell moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Mitchell misses the target.
Page keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Page fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Page misses with a combination
and Mitchell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mitchell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Page.
Page throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mitchell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Mitchell misses the target.
Page moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Page bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Page misses with a hook.
Mitchell is looking to counter punch.
Page lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mitchell at a distance.
Page misses with a straight left.
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!
Page misses with a hook.
Page throws a series of strikes that have Mitchell backpedaling.
Page has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Page throws a leg kick
and Mitchell counters with a nice body kick.
Page throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Mitchell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mitchell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Page cracks Mitchell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Page swings widly with a right hand
and Mitchell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Mitchell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Page looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Page with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mitchell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Page's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mitchell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Page scrambles back to his feet.
Page throws a right hand that Mitchell ducks under and follows up with a left that Mitchell also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Mitchell misses the target.
Page throws a hook to the side of Mitchell's head but Mitchell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mitchell appears to be looking for a big counter.
No joy there for Page, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Mitchell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Page misses with a hook. Mitchell ducked under it nicely.
Page lands a slapping body shot.
Page connects with a right hand. Mitchell shakes it off.
Michael Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Page throws the left hand but Mitchell avoids the punch easily.
Page changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Page throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Mitchell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Page looks to land a left hand but Mitchell moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Page bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Page throws a leg kick that misses.
Mitchell slips under a jab from Page.
It looked like Mitchell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mitchell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Page throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Mitchell to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Page.
Page throws a leg kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Mitchell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Page fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mitchell avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Mitchell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Page dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Page throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mitchell thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mitchell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mitchell tried to counter with a leg kick but Page avoided it.
Mitchell ducks under a wild hook from Page.
Mitchell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice straight punches there by Mitchell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mitchell.
Mitchell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Page was well out of range. Poor timing from Mitchell.
Page throws a jab when Mitchell was well out of range.
Page tries to bum rush Mitchell with a series of wild strikes but Mitchell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Michael Page seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Page is looking to score with low kicks.
Mitchell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page throws a jab but it's blocked by Mitchell.
As Page looks to move away, Mitchell throws a big counter combo but Page just gets out of the way.
Page slips a jab from Mitchell.
Page swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Mitchell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Page takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Mitchell throws a big shot that misses.
Michael Page is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Page rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Page takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mitchell takes one to the side of the head.
Page misses the jab.
Mitchell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Page throws a nice looking combination but Mitchell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mitchell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Page misses with a hook.
It looked like Mitchell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Page lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Mitchell.
Page throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mitchell.
Mitchell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Page walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mitchell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
Page throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mitchell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Page cracks a nice hook into Mitchell's ribs.
Mitchell throws a lazy right hand but Page sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Page swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by Page. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Page.
Page fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mitchell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Page.
A counter left hand to the body from Mitchell misses its target.
Page lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Page has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Page throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T3#
Page pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mitchell is out of range and Page settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Mitchell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Page swinging wildly here.
Mitchell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mitchell checks the leg kick.
Page takes one to the chin there.
Mitchell throws a predictable looking body shot
and Page counters with a straight right hand.
Mitchell slips a jab and a cross from Page.
Mitchell is looking to counter punch.
Page throws a chopping leg kick but Mitchell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Mitchell misses the target.
Page throws a lazy uppercut
and Mitchell counters with a straight right hand.
Mitchell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Page.
Page misses with a two punch combination.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mitchell might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T4#
Page rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mitchell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mitchell lands a jab to Page's midsection.
Page misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Mitchell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mitchell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Page scores with the left hand. Mitchell knows he should have avoided that one.
Page misses with a body shot.
Mitchell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Page throws a jab when Mitchell was well out of range.
Mitchell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Page misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Mitchell misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Page showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Page misses with a hook.
Arthur Mitchell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mitchell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Page.
Mitchell moves out of range of the strikes.
Mitchell has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Page misses with a combination
enabling Mitchell to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Page. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Page.
Mitchell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Page misses with a looping left.
Mitchell quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell throws a looping overhand right but Page ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Page was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mitchell checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Mitchell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Page.
Page pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mitchell is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1#
Page scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Page throws a lazy uppercut
and Mitchell counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Page displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mitchell throws out the jab.
Page appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Page misses with a wild body shot.
Mitchell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Page moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Page throws an off balance right hand
enabling Mitchell to counter with a crisp jab.
Page misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Mitchell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Page takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Page pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Page misses with a hook
#KD#
and Mitchell counters with a nice right hand that sends Page toppling to the canvas! Page scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mitchell finish him?!#ROC#Page is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mitchell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Page is still on wobbly legs! Can Mitchell finish him?
Mitchell lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Page head around and knocks him out cold! Mitchell hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arthur Mitchell!
Arthur Mitchell thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Sunrise 19
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Hao punishes Roth's body with a nice straight punch.
Roth throws a poor cross that misses
letting Hao counter with a right hand.
Roth misses with a double jab.
Hao slips a straight right by Roth.
Hao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hao throws a lazy right hand but Roth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roth lands with a good body shot.
Hao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roth looks to land a left hand but Hao moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Hao was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Roth.
Roth misses with a hook.
Hao lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Philip Roth has been cut.
Hao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roth.
Roth throws a looping overhand right but Hao ducks down to avoid it.
Hao is looking for a counter combo.
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!
Roth ducks under a wild hook from Hao.
Roth cracks Hao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#T1#
Hao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roth lands a jab to the head.
Roth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hao throws out the jab.
Hao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Roth does no damage.
Roth misses the jab.
Hao misses with an uppercut
and Roth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roth 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.
Roth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roth lands with a cross.
Roth throws a hook to the side of Hao's head but Hao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Giang Hao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roth takes a swing at Hao's ribcage but misses.
Hao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Roth misses with a body punch
and Hao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hao. Roth does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hao throws a body punch but Roth moves out of range.
As Hao backs off Roth throws a huge counter combo but Hao manages to avoid it all.
Hao cracks Roth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Roth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hao.
Roth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hao manages to avoid it.
Hao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roth throws a right hand that misses
and Hao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hao lands a jab to Roth's midsection.
Roth throws the left hand but Hao avoids the punch easily.
Hao throws a combination. Roth tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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 Giang Hao will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Philip Roth's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Roth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roth throws a shot from downtown. Hao moves away and avoids it.
Hao avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Hao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hao is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roth.
Philip Roth seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD#
Hao clips Roth with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Roth a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
Hao avoids the body shot from Roth.
Hao throwing a counter right hand but Roth manages to avoid it.
Roth misses with a right hand
and Hao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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!
Roth drops his guard momentarily, allowing Hao to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Roth! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Hao takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Giang Hao!
Giang Hao was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
MFC - 65
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1#
A cross from Crowder lands.
Crowder avoids the body shot from Wright.
Good work by Wright as he checks the leg kick.
Wright leaves Crowder with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wright misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Crowder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Crowder gets a clinch.
Wright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crowder is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wright pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wright blocks a body shot from Crowder.
Crowder is leaning against Wright and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder has Wright pressed against the cage.
Crowder drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wright gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Carter Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boyd Crowder.
Crowder scores with a hook to the body.#T1##TD2#
Crowder has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wright clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Crowder misses with an elbow to the head.
Crowder looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
#SUB2#
Crowder is looking for the choke from the back position but Wright is controlling his hands well.
Crowder has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Wright.
Crowder trying to control.
Wright trying to get back to his feet but Crowder is in full control for now.
Crowder somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowder lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Wright trying to get back to his feet but Crowder is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Crowder looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Crowder has his arm under Wright's chin here. Game over son! Crowder squeezes tightly and Wright is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Boyd Crowder!
Boyd Crowder is the new welterweight champion! |
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Event:
MFC - 61
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Bjurstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bjurstrom misses with a head kick.
Bjurstrom throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crowder has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bjurstrom is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bjurstrom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bjurstrom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crowder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bjurstrom was well out of range. Poor timing from Crowder.
Bjurstrom needs to keep his hands up - Crowder had a free shot at his head there.
A low kick lands for Crowder.
A head kick misses from Bjurstrom. #TD2#
Crowder shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bjurstrom is trying to defend but Crowder finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjurstrom moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjurstrom looking to control.
#T1##SUB#
Crowder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bjurstrom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crowder has managed to get both his arms back between Bjurstrom's legs - danger averted.
Crowder landing some decent shots from guard.
Bjurstrom working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Bjurstrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crowder advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Crowder is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bjurstrom is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Crowder scores with punches from side control.
Bjurstrom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Bjurstrom can't do much from the bottom here.
Bjurstrom takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bjurstrom tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crowder wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Crowder lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bjurstrom is looking for a sweep.
Crowder is working Bjurstrom over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bjurstrom is not content to let Crowder control the position.
Crowder in side control lands a decent elbow.
Crowder content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Crowder is putting a hurting on Bjurstrom here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3#
Crowder cracks Bjurstrom with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Crowder landing a few strikes.
Bjurstrom managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Crowder.
Crowder works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Check out the look on Crowder's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Crowder looks up at the clock and then as Bjurstrom takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Crowder smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bjurstrom gets back to half guard.
Bjurstrom is staying active underneath Crowder, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Bjurstrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Crowder is working for a kimura but Bjurstrom is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Bjurstrom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bjurstrom is refusing to be controlled, as Crowder sits in half guard.
Crowder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Crowder drops an elbow to the side of Bjurstrom's head.
Crowder is trying to control. Bjurstrom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bjurstrom makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bjurstrom.
Crowder working some strikes from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Crowder dominated that round.
That's time! Bjurstrom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bjurstrom throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Crowder's head.
Bjurstrom pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crowder is out of range and Bjurstrom settles back down.
Bjurstrom misses with a combination
and Crowder counters with a left and a right that stings Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Bjurstrom looks to land a left hand but Crowder moved out of range nicely.
Crowder closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bjurstrom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Crowder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bjurstrom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Crowder does it's job there.
Bjurstrom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Crowder looks to move away, Bjurstrom throws a big counter combo but Crowder just gets out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bjurstrom misses with a body punch
and Crowder counters with a nice leg kick.
Crowder throws a right hand that Bjurstrom ducks under and follows up with a left that Bjurstrom also avoids with ease.
Crowder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Crowder closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bjurstrom quickly recovers to half guard.#T1#
Crowder drops an elbow to the side of Bjurstrom's head.
Crowder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bjurstrom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Crowder is working for a kimura but Bjurstrom is defending it quite comfortably.
Bjurstrom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crowder is working away from the top position though.
Bjurstrom has hold of Crowder's hands but Crowder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Crowder passes the guard and advances to mount!
Crowder lands a big elbow. #T2#
Bjurstrom tries to hold on but Crowder postures up.
Crowder dominating with strikes here.
Bjurstrom really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crowder looking to control but Bjurstrom is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Crowder scoring with strikes but Bjurstrom is staying in there.
Bjurstrom can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Crowder is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bjurstrom can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bjurstrom is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Crowder fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bjurstrom tries to hold on but Crowder postures up.#SUB2#
Crowder looking to secure an arm triangle but Bjurstrom defends it well.
Bjurstrom tries to hold on but Crowder pushes him away.
Crowder with good strikes from the mount here!
Bjurstrom is desperately trying to improve his position but Crowder has a good base and remains in mount.
Bjurstrom taking shots to the head. #T4#
Bjurstrom regains half guard.
Bjurstrom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crowder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Crowder is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Crowder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bjurstrom knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crowder scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bjurstrom tries to get to full guard but Crowder has control of the leg.
Crowder looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Crowder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Crowder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bjurstrom throws a head kick but Crowder moves out of range.
A left and a right from Crowder both land. Nice combination.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crowder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Bjurstrom.
Boyd Crowder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crowder tries to clinch but Bjurstrom moves out of range.
Crowder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bjurstrom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crowder.
Crowder slips a jab and a cross from Bjurstrom.
#TD2#
Bjurstrom gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Crowder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Crowder working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Bjurstrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Crowder's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Crowder landing with the ground and pound.
Crowder pushing down on Bjurstrom's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bjurstrom is trying to get back to full guard.
Bjurstrom is working hard here to advance position.
Bjurstrom makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bjurstrom.
Crowder cracks Bjurstrom with a solid left hand.
Crowder landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crowder's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Crowder trying to control but Bjurstrom is working from the bottom.
Crowder scoring with some ground and pound.
Crowder landing some decent shots from guard.
Bjurstrom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crowder keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bjurstrom's head.#SUB#
Bjurstrom has his foot on Crowder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crowder works his way back into a safe position though.
Crowder landing some decent shots from guard.
Crowder works over Bjurstrom with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Crowder is fighting to break Bjurstrom's control of his arms but Bjurstrom is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Bjurstrom working for submissions but it's allowed Crowder to get to half guard.
Crowder slips a nice elbow through Bjurstrom's hands, connecting with Bjurstrom's forehead.#SUB#
Bjurstrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bjurstrom trying to control here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Crowder seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crowder slips a nice elbow through Bjurstrom's hands, connecting with Bjurstrom's forehead.
Crowder tries to pass to full mount but Bjurstrom defends it.
Bjurstrom has hold of Crowder's hands but Crowder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bjurstrom is trying to maintain the position but Crowder is very close to passing his half guard.
Crowder slips a nice elbow through Bjurstrom's hands, connecting with Bjurstrom's forehead.#SUB2#
Bjurstrom is defending against the submission attempts here by Crowder.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjurstrom wants to sweep but Crowder has passed to side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Boyd Crowder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crowder has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyd Crowder! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 143
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Page waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carp.
Carp looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Michael Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carp 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Carp misses the target.
Carp lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Page throws a shot from downtown. Carp moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Carp misses.
Sloppy strikes from Page. Those never looked like landing.
Page misses with a wild body shot.
Page connects with a body shot.
Carp throws a jab when Page was well out of range.
Page is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Page. Carp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Page.
Page throws a sloppy body shot
and Carp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Page misses with a lunging right hand
and Carp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carp connects with a body shot that sends Page's belly button to the back.
Page looks to score with a jab to the body but Carp is just out of range.
Carp looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Carp misses.
Carp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Page. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Page.
Page staying out of range there.
It looked like Page wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Page gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Page with a nice cross.
Page throws a hook to the side of Carp's head but Carp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carp is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Carp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Page scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A lazy left from Page finds it's target.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Page is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carp.
A nice side step and Carp releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Carp misses with a looping right.
Page misses with a right hand
enabling Carp to counter with a crisp jab.
Page misses with a looping left.
Page lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Page does it's job there.#KD2#
Carp cracks Page with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Page looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Carp finish him?
#ROC2#Page is rocked!
Page thows a leg kick but Carp checks it
and Carp counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oh Page is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Page loads up on a big right hand but Carp slips the punch.
Carp closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Page! Carp dives in looking to finish! Page is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Common Carp!
Common Carp thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Just some fights 16
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Gonna Get with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thongrak counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Gonna Get is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pan Thongrak!
A relieved looking Pan Thongrak thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Covid Gonna Get spoke after the fight, saying 'Don't worry, I still got you.'. |
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Event:
Sunrise 16
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Hao connects with a nice looking jab.
Hao looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dobrosavljevic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hao scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT#It looks like Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic has been cut.
A combination from Hao does no damage.
Hao with a nice cross.
Hao misses with a hook to the body
and Dobrosavljevic counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD2#
Hao ducks into a a hook from Dobrosavljevic and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!#CUT2#It looks like Giang Hao has been cut.
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!
Dobrosavljevic swinging wildly here.
Dobrosavljevic misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Dobrosavljevic slips a jab from Hao.
Dobrosavljevic tries to bum rush Hao with a series of wild strikes but Hao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dobrosavljevic misses with a left hand
and Hao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dobrosavljevic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dobrosavljevic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hao misses with a hook. Dobrosavljevic ducked under it nicely.
Hao misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dobrosavljevic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dobrosavljevic misses with a jab to the body
and Hao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hao misses with a hook
and Dobrosavljevic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Dobrosavljevic misses with a looping right.
Hao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dobrosavljevic moves out of range of the strikes.
Hao cracks Dobrosavljevic with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Dobrosavljevic is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Dobrosavljevic is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Dobrosavljevic could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Giang Hao!
Giang Hao 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:
MFC - 56
Date: Feb 27, 2025 |
#R1#
Pizziconi shoots in for a double leg but Crowder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Crowder moves into the clinch.
A short left from Crowder.
Pizziconi wants a takedown.
Crowder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pizziconi has Crowder pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Crowder manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boyd Crowder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Pizziconi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Crowder is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Crowder prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pizziconi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi is trying to drag Crowder to the mat but Crowder just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pizziconi goes for a takedown attempt but Crowder pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Crowder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Crowder thumps Pizziconi with a low kick.
Crowder darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crowder looks to score with a jab to the body but Pizziconi is just out of range.
Crowder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pizziconi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crowder scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pizziconi in his tracks. #TD#
Crowder closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Crowder lands in his opponent's guard.
Pizziconi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crowder connects with a couple of short punches.
Crowder content to stall in guard here.
Crowder throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Crowder trying to control the position from guard on top but Pizziconi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crowder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crowder working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Crowder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crowder wants to control from the top but Pizziconi keeps moving.
Crowder postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowder preventing the sweep.
Crowder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Crowder throws a big elbow that misses.
Pizziconi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crowder.
Pizziconi trying to control the position here. #T3#
Pizziconi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pizziconi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crowder throws a big elbow that misses.
Crowder throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Pizziconi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crowder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Crowder won't allow Pizziconi to get back to his feet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crowder 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pizziconi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Crowder moves into the clinch.
Crowder lands a nice uppercut.
Pizziconi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Crowder is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Pizziconi can't fight it off and eventually Crowder manages to take the fight to the floor. Pizziconi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pizziconi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crowder.
Crowder works over Pizziconi with some ground and pound from guard.
Crowder won't allow Pizziconi to sweep him here.
Pizziconi keeping moving, preventing Crowder from controlling successfully.
Crowder won't allow Pizziconi to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Crowder dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crowder sprawls well. Crowder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pizziconi gets slowly back to his feet.
Pizziconi shoots in but Crowder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crowder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Pizziconi closes the distance and clinches.
Crowder taking a breather.
Crowder is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pizziconi can't find room to land a body shot as Crowder controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pizziconi prevents a body shot from Crowder.
Pizziconi blocking some punches.
Crowder prevents the takedown attempt.
Boyd Crowder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Pizziconi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crowder walks away with a smile on his face. Pizziconi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pizziconi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
A big right from Crowder misses.
Osmany Pizziconi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Crowder scores with a takedown into Pizziconi's guard.
Crowder advances to half guard.
Pizziconi trying to control here.
Crowder lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Crowder is just content to waste time from the top position. Pizziconi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Crowder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Crowder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pizziconi can do to turn this around?
Crowder trying to control the position from guard on top but Pizziconi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Pizziconi pulls Crowder in close to prevent any damage.
Crowder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crowder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pizziconi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crowder lands a couple of digs.
Pizziconi wants to sweep here but Crowder controlling him for the moment.
Crowder trying to control but Pizziconi is working from the bottom.
Crowder with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Crowder with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Pizziconi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crowder trying to control the position from guard on top but Pizziconi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crowder postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Pizziconi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crowder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Crowder connects with a couple of short punches.
Crowder throwing strikes from guard but Pizziconi blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crowder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Crowder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crowder won't allow Pizziconi to get back to his feet.
Pizziconi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crowder is one step ahead there.
Pizziconi keeping moving, preventing Crowder from controlling successfully.
Pizziconi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crowder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Crowder connects with a couple of short punches.
Crowder scoring with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Crowder dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Crowder rushes Pizziconi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crowder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crowder working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pizziconi.
Crowder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crowder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pizziconi's elbow. #TD#
Crowder has hold of one of Pizziconi's legs. Pizziconi is fighting the takedown attempt but Crowder gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Crowder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crowder throwing strikes from guard but Pizziconi blocks nicely.
Crowder postures up in Pizziconi's guard and throws a big left but Pizziconi blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi keeping moving, preventing Crowder from controlling successfully. #T1#
Crowder keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pizziconi's head.
Crowder cracks Pizziconi with a solid left hand.
Pizziconi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crowder trying to control but Pizziconi is working from the bottom.
Crowder throws a strike but Pizziconi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Crowder is trying to control the position but Pizziconi postures up. #T2#
Pizziconi won't allow Crowder to sweep him here.
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Crowder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crowder 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.
Pizziconi trying to control but Crowder is working from the bottom.
Pizziconi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Crowder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Crowder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crowder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pizziconi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Crowder throws a series of punches but Pizziconi avoids them all with ease.
Crowder throws a big shot that misses.
Pizziconi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crowder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pizziconi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crowder connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pizziconi scrambles back to his feet.
Crowder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Crowder manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pizziconi on his heels. He'll look to pass Pizziconi's guard now, I'm sure.
Crowder makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Crowder throws a strike but Pizziconi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Crowder is pulling down on Pizziconi's head to control his posture.
Crowder striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Pizziconi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Osmany Pizziconi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Crowder has a closed guard, preventing Pizziconi from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pizziconi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crowder keeping full guard, as Pizziconi tries to pass.
Crowder looking for a sweep. Not yet Crowder, not yet.
Pizziconi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Crowder had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pizziconi defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pizziconi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boyd Crowder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Crowder 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyd Crowder! |
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Event:
Apex Series 1
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Hao throws a body punch but Sanders moves out of range.
Hao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanders scores with a shot to the body.
Sanders connects with the punch.
Sanders scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hao doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanders misses the shot to the body.
Hao throws a hook but Sanders blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A shot to the liver by Sanders. Beautiful body shot.
Sanders looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sanders misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
Sanders wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hao throws a body punch but Sanders moves out of range.
Hao swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sanders counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sanders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hao.
Sanders lands a glancing blow to the side of Hao's head.
Hao throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanders counters with a left to the body.
Sanders misses with an uppercut.
Hao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sanders misses the shot to the body.
Hao misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Sanders stuns Hao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hao connects with a single shot there.
Sanders waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hao.
Hao is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanders manages to avoid it.
Sanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanders slips a jab from Hao.
Hao misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Sanders misses.
Hao looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanders dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanders swings for the body but Hao moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Hao. Those never looked like landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Sanders misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Sanders dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sanders scores with a jab to the body.
Hao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanders takes a swing at Hao's ribcage but misses.
Sanders misses the body punch
and Hao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hao throws a jab when Sanders was well out of range.
Sanders works Hao's body with a nice hook.
Sanders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Sanders looks to move away, Hao throws a big counter combo but Sanders just gets out of the way.
Sanders is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hao rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders staying out of range there.
Sanders let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hao throws a series of punches but Sanders moves out of range.
Hao misses with a straight right. #T1#
Sanders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanders connects with a solid leg kick.
Hao throws an overhand right that lands on Sanders's shoulder, as Sanders tries to avoid the shot.
Hao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hao avoids the body shot from Sanders.
Hao misses with an uppercut.
Reggie Sanders seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hao throws an overhand right that lands on Sanders's shoulder, as Sanders tries to avoid the shot.
Hao misses with an uppercut. Sanders saw that one coming.
Hao looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanders is just out of range.#T2#
Sanders swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanders scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Hao.
Sanders is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hao with a body shot.
Hao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanders lands with a nice combination. Hao backs away looking to recover.
Hao loads up on a big right hand but Sanders slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hao swinging wildly here.
Sanders throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Reggie Sanders will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Sanders throws a big shot that misses.
Hao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick lands for Sanders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanders. Hao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hao appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sanders slips under a jab.
Sanders lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hao circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Hao was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sanders.
Hao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanders.
Hao throws a shot from downtown. Sanders moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Sanders releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hao scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sanders blocks a jab.
Sanders is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hao with a body shot.
Hao misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Sanders on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Sanders staying out of range there.
Sanders throws out a counter right but Hao avoids it with no problem.
Sanders works Hao's body with a nice hook.
Sanders misses with a body shot.
Hao swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hao throws a combination that misses
and Sanders counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sanders misses with a few strikes there.
Hao is looking for a counter combo.
Hao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanders scores with a leg kick.
Sanders fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanders lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Hao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hao swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sanders counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanders was well out of range. Poor timing from Hao.
Sanders looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hao throws out a loose jab but Sanders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanders misses with a two punch combination.
Sanders lands a jab to Hao's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanders stuns Hao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice cross by Sanders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Sanders really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Hao avoids the body shot from Sanders.
Sanders wants to slow Hao down by chopping away at his legs.
Hao just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanders tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hao was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanders.
Sanders throws a body punch but Hao moves out of range.
It looked like Hao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hao looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanders is just out of range.
Sanders moves away from the strike by Hao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hao takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hao just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanders lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sanders scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Sanders throws a big shot that misses.
Sanders throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanders lands a slapping body shot.
Hao closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Reggie Sanders has been cut.
Sanders fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sanders lands a nice looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Sanders.
Hao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Sanders on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Sanders lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hao sizes up Sanders with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sanders misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Sanders.
Sanders now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sanders throws a shot to the body.
Sanders looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanders lands a nice shot to the body.
Hao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Sanders dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Reggie Sanders's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Sanders misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hao.
Sanders scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice jab there from Hao.
Sanders looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Sanders.
Sanders lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sanders.
Nice defenses there by Sanders.
Sanders jabs Hao to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Sanders showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hao.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanders! But no joy.
Hao throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanders counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sanders misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Hao misses
and Sanders counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sanders dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hao. That did some damage!
Hao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hao walks into a stiff left hand from Sanders.
A shot to the liver by Sanders. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Hao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sanders dodges the punch combination from Hao.
Sanders swings for the body but Hao moves out of range.
Sanders misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hao.
Hao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hao misses with an uppercut. Sanders saw that one coming.
Sanders throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Hao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Giang Hao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reggie Sanders is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hao avoids the body shot from Sanders.
Hao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Sanders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanders has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 45:50
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 46:50
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Sanders!
Reggie Sanders is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Reggie Sanders 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:
MFC - 51
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Rakotoarisoa throws a hook to the side of Crowder's head but Crowder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rakotoarisoa walks into a stiff left hand from Crowder.
Rakotoarisoa misses with a double jab
enabling Crowder to counter with a crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Crowder blocks the leg kick.
Rakotoarisoa misses with the combination.
Rakotoarisoa misses the shot to the body.
Rakotoarisoa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crowder.
Rakotoarisoa jabs at Crowder's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Crowder gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crowder stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crowder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rakotoarisoa backwards.
Rakotoarisoa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Crowder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rakotoarisoa's efforts to push away.
Crowder lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rakotoarisoa.#T1#
Rakotoarisoa prevents a body shot from Crowder. #TD#
Crowder wants the takedown. Rakotoarisoa is fighting it off but Crowder persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rakotoarisoa's guard against the cage.
Crowder slips nicely into half guard.
Rakotoarisoa trying to control but Crowder postures up.
Crowder trying to control from Rakotoarisoa's half guard. Rakotoarisoa has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rakotoarisoa pulls Crowder in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rakotoarisoa is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Rakotoarisoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Crowder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Crowder thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Crowder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rakotoarisoa is fighting to break Crowder's control of his arms but Crowder is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Crowder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rakotoarisoa is one step ahead there. #T3#
Rakotoarisoa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rakotoarisoa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crowder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crowder seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Crowder trying to keep a closed guard but Rakotoarisoa is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crowder. That's going to slow Rakotoarisoa down.
Rakotoarisoa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Rakotoarisoa misses with a few strikes there.
Rakotoarisoa misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Crowder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crowder lands a nice shot to the body.
Boyd Crowder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Rakotoarisoa tries to sprawl but Crowder drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rakotoarisoa 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.
Rakotoarisoa trying to control but Crowder postures up.
Crowder thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rakotoarisoa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crowder is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crowder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rakotoarisoa landing rabbit punches to the side of Crowder's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Crowder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rakotoarisoa keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Crowder 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#
Crowder misses with a hook.
Crowder fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rakotoarisoa is out of range.
Rakotoarisoa loads up on a big right hand but Crowder slips the punch.#CL#
Crowder clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crowder.
Rakotoarisoa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crowder stalling against the cage.
Crowder tries for a takedown. No joy.
Crowder throws a punch but it's blocked by Rakotoarisoa.
Crowder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rakotoarisoa wants to break free but Crowder has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rakotoarisoa prevents it.
Crowder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rakotoarisoa is looking to break free of the clinch but Crowder has double underhooks.
Crowder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crowder. #T1#
Crowder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rakotoarisoa is trying to break free.
Crowder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crowder misses with a body punch.
Rakotoarisoa can't break the clinch.
Rakotoarisoa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rakotoarisoa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Crowder controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD#
Crowder lands a takedown into guard.
Crowder throwing strikes but missing.
Rakotoarisoa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crowder is in close to Rakotoarisoa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rakotoarisoa tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crowder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crowder lands a couple of digs.
Crowder makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Crowder 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.
Crowder trying to control but Rakotoarisoa is working from the bottom.
Crowder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rakotoarisoa can do to turn this around?
Rakotoarisoa pulls Crowder in close to prevent any damage.
Rakotoarisoa keeping moving, preventing Crowder from controlling successfully. #T3#
Crowder looking to pass the guard.
Crowder makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Crowder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rakotoarisoa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crowder manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Rakotoarisoa looking to sit in guard and control but Crowder gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Crowder trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakotoarisoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Crowder looking to pass the guard.
Crowder wants to control from the top but Rakotoarisoa keeps moving.
Crowder working some strikes from top position.
Crowder won't allow Rakotoarisoa to get back to his feet.
Crowder trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakotoarisoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crowder throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rakotoarisoa pulls Crowder in to control the position.
Crowder content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Crowder 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Crowder slips a straight right by Rakotoarisoa.
A little feinted left hand from Crowder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crowder closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rakotoarisoa circles away.
Rakotoarisoa misses with a straight left.
Rakotoarisoa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rakotoarisoa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crowder moves away.
Crowder appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rakotoarisoa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Crowder counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Crowder moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Crowder.
Rakotoarisoa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Crowder has Rakotoarisoa pressed against the cage, preventing Rakotoarisoa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crowder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Crowder has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rakotoarisoa clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Boyd Crowder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Rakotoarisoa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Crowder has Rakotoarisoa flattened out and is raining down punches. #T1#
Crowder lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Crowder wants to control but Rakotoarisoa is keeping busy.
Crowder 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.
Rakotoarisoa is taking damage to the body and head. #SUB#
Crowder is persistently looking for the submission but Rakotoarisoa is defending it well.
Rakotoarisoa is taking damage to the body and head.
Crowder is not going to allow Rakotoarisoa to sit and survive in this position.
Kiandy Rakotoarisoa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Crowder lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Rakotoarisoa.
Rakotoarisoa trying to get back to his feet but Crowder is in full control for now.
Crowder throwing damaging strikes from the back! Rakotoarisoa could be in trouble here!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Crowder's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Crowder is working the ground and pound. Can Rakotoarisoa escape?
Crowder lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Rakotoarisoa hold on?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowder connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Rakotoarisoa to escape the position.
Rakotoarisoa covers up after that shot from Crowder.
#T3#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Crowder. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
#ROC# Rakotoarisoa is rocked!
Rakotoarisoa is trying to remain composed but Crowder is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Rakotoarisoa is still in real trouble! Can Crowder finish him?
Will Crowder go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Rakotoarisoa is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Crowder off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
I really don't envy Rakotoarisoa right now.
Crowder is working the ground and pound. Can Rakotoarisoa escape?#SUB#
Rakotoarisoa fending off the submission attempt from Crowder.
Crowder scores with punches to the body.
Crowder scores with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crowder biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Rakotoarisoa preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Crowder. #T4#
Crowder is not going to allow Rakotoarisoa to sit and survive in this position.
Rakotoarisoa seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowder gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Crowder is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#SUB#
Crowder is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Crowder is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Crowder gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Crowder gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Crowder apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Rakotoarisoa scores with a sloppy right hand. Crowder should have avoided that one.
Rakotoarisoa misses with a body shot
and Rakotoarisoa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rakotoarisoa looks to throw the jab but Crowder is out of range.
Crowder half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boyd Crowder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crowder, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyd Crowder! |
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Event:
Sunrise 10: Hao Vs Harrison
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Harrison. Those never looked like landing.
Harrison throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hao counters with a nice uppercut.
Harrison moves forwards but Hao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Harrison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hao.
Hao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hao misses with a wild combination.
Hao scores with a hook to the body. Harrison takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harrison throws a hook but Hao blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hao misses with a hook. Harrison ducked under it nicely.
Harrison throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harrison misses with a straight left.
Hao is looking to counter punch.
Harrison looks to land a right hand but Hao moved out of range.
Hao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harrison.#T1#
Hao throws out a loose jab but Harrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Hao misses its intended target.
Hao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Harrison counters with a stiff right hand.
Harrison throws a nice looking combination but Hao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hao slips a jab from Harrison.
Hao looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harrison lands with a nice body punch.
Harrison ducks under a wild hook from Hao.
Harrison is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Harrison misses with a straight left.
Harrison misses with a body shot.
Harrison misses with an uppercut
and Hao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harrison thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Harrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hao.
A telegraphed right hand from Harrison misses the target.
Harrison takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Harrison slips a jab from Hao.
Hao moves out of range of the strikes.
Harrison throws a hook to the side of Hao's head but Hao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harrison misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Hao was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Harrison.
Harrison missing with a left hand there. Hao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harrison throws a nice looking combination but Hao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Hao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harrison misses with a hook
enabling Hao to counter with a crisp jab.
Hao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harrison.
Harrison misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Harrison dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Michael Harrison has been cut.
Hao slips under a jab.
Harrison scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Harrison misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Hao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harrison scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Harrison misses the shot to the body.
Hao was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Harrison misses with a body shot.
Michael Harrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hao misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrison's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hao under the eye.
Harrison moves out of range of the strikes.
Hao scores with a punch to the head.
Michael Harrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harrison.#T1#
A jab from Harrison misses.
Harrison misses with a straight right.
Harrison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harrison. Hao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harrison misses with a right hand
and Hao counters with a stiff right hand.
Hao is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Harrison misses with a straight right.
Harrison throws a jab when Hao was well out of range.
Hao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harrison throws a right hand that Hao ducks under and follows up with a left that Hao also avoids with ease.
It looked like Hao was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Harrison.
Harrison throws out a loose jab but Hao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harrison.
Harrison lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Hao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harrison throws out the jab.
Hao slips under a jab from Harrison.
Hao needs to keep his hands up - Harrison had a free shot at his head there.
Harrison lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hao moves away from the strike by Harrison.
Harrison lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hao is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Harrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harrison slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Harrison bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hao's head backwards.
Good shot there by Harrison.
Harrison thuds a left hand into Hao's body.
Hao blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Harrison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Harrison's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Hao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harrison.
Hao throwing a counter right hand but Harrison manages to avoid it.
Harrison throws a big shot that misses.
Hao throwing a counter right hand but Harrison manages to avoid it.
Harrison throws a poor cross that misses
and Hao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harrison has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Harrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Hao cracks Harrison with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Harrison throws a nice looking combination but Hao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hao swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hao blocks a jab.
Harrison throws a hook to the side of Hao's head but Hao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch combination from Harrison misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hao defending well as Harrison loads up on a big left hand.
Hao appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#KD#
Hao cracks Harrison with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Harrison is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Harrison is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hao.
Hao cracks Harrison with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Harrison misses with a hook
and Hao counters with a massive combo! Right, left, right! Harrison goes down! He's out cold! The referee doesn't need to count him out here - this one was over before Harrison hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Giang Hao!
Giang Hao retains his super heavyweight title!
After the fight, Giang Hao 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:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 21
Date: Jan 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Page takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alvarez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Page displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Eddie Alvarez has been cut.
Alvarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Page slips under a jab from Alvarez.
Alvarez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Page misses with a two punch combination.
Page misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvarez.
Page throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvarez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alvarez misses with a looping left.
Page ducks right into an uppercut from Alvarez.
A big right from Page misses.
Michael Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Alvarez misses the target.
Page misses with a double jab
and Alvarez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Page throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it.
Alvarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Page.
Page is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Page throws the left hand but Alvarez avoids the punch easily.
Alvarez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Page counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Page displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvarez throws out the jab.
Alvarez misses with a hook.
Alvarez fails to land with a series of punches.
Page missing with a left hand there. Alvarez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvarez misses with a straight left.
A big right from Page misses.
Page lands a leg kick that knocks Alvarez off balance momentarily.
Alvarez misses with a straight right.
Alvarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvarez throws a hook but Page blocks it.
Page thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvarez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alvarez cracks Page with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Page.
Page throws a shot from downtown. Alvarez moves away and avoids it.
Alvarez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#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!
Alvarez slips a jab from Page.
Alvarez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Page has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alvarez finds it's way round the side to connect with Page's head.
Page takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Page is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Alvarez connects with a body shot that sends Page's belly button to the back.
Alvarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Page counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Page tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Page.
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Page manages to avoid it.
Alvarez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Page, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left and a right from Alvarez both land. Nice combination.
Page throws a hook but Alvarez blocks it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Page!
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Alvarez walks into a straight right hand from Page.#T3#
Page moves out of range as Alvarez strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Alvarez.
Page scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alvarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Page.
A counter left hand to the body from Page misses its target.
Page lands with a straight right. Alvarez didn't see that one coming.
Page avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Page ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Page throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Page slips under a jab from Alvarez.
Alvarez staying out of range there.
Page cracks Alvarez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alvarez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Page will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alvarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Page.
Page rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvarez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Page had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alvarez swings widly with a right hand
and Page counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alvarez with a nice cross.
Page ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Page is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
Page throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvarez lands a body shot.
Page moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Page misses with a wild body shot.
Alvarez's corner calls for a 1-2. Alvarez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez lands with an overhand left.
Page's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alvarez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Page scrambles back to his feet.
Alvarez needs to keep his hands up - Page had a free shot at his head there.
Page misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvarez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Alvarez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Alvarez's cut.
That's time! Page's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Alvarez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Page's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Page. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Alvarez.
Page scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Alvarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Page.
Page slips under a jab.
Alvarez throws a big shot that misses.
Alvarez thuds a left hand into Page's body.
Page takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alvarez cracks Page with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#KD2#
Alvarez drops Page with a beautiful combination! Page stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Alvarez is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Page is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Page slips a straight right by Alvarez.
An attempted straight right counter from Page misses the target.
Oh Page is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alvarez lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Page falls backwards - clearly groggy! Alvarez dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Alvarez!
After the fight, Eddie Alvarez 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:
Just some fights 9
Date: Jan 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Thongrak cracks Jiurgite with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#It looks like Zé Jiurgite has been cut.
Thongrak throws a leg kick but Jiurgite sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thongrak tried to score with a low kick but Jiurgite checks it.
Thongrak slips a jab from Jiurgite.
Thongrak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jiurgite.
Jiurgite smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jiurgite slips a jab from Thongrak.
Jiurgite throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Jiurgite.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiurgite takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jiurgite misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thongrak.
Jiurgite 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.
Thongrak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC#Thongrak is rocked!#T1#
Jiurgite lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zé Jiurgite! |
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Event:
Sunrise 5: New Year Rising
Date: Dec 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Roth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hao needs to keep his hands up - Roth had a free shot at his head there.
Roth avoids the body shot from Hao.
Roth misses the body punch
and Hao counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Philip Roth has been cut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Roth!
Roth misses with an uppercut. Hao saw that one coming.
Hao throws an overhand right that lands on Roth's shoulder, as Roth tries to avoid the shot.
Roth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hao with a body shot.
Roth looks to land a combination but Hao avoids it well.
Hao moves out of range as Roth strikes.
It looked like Hao was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Roth.
Roth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hao swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Roth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Roth throws a right hand that Hao ducks under and follows up with a left that Hao also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hao throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Roth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roth misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Roth scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hao loads up on a big right hand but Roth slips the punch.
Hao ducks under a wild hook from Roth.
Roth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hao throws a predictable looking body shot
and Roth counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
Roth lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Hao goes down! The ref sends Roth to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Hao is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#ROC2#Hao is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hao.
Giang Hao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hao ducks under a wild hook from Roth.
Roth swinging wildly here.
Hao throws a right and a left that Roth avoids nicely. #T2#
Hao staying out of range there.
Hao is looking for a counter combo.
Roth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Roth scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hao in his tracks.
Roth throws a shot from downtown. Hao moves away and avoids it.
Hao throws out a loose jab but Roth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roth lands with an overhand left.
Hao lands a body shot.
Roth swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roth works Hao's body with a nice hook.
Roth digs a good body shot into Hao's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Philip Roth should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Philip Roth's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Roth looks to throw the jab but Hao is out of range.
Roth misses with a two punch combination.
Roth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hao.
Hao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circling - Hao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Roth looks to throw the jab but Hao is out of range.
Roth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hao.
An attempted straight right counter from Hao misses the target.
Hao is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hao. Roth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hao scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Hao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roth looks to throw the jab but Hao is out of range.
Hao swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Hao misses with an uppercut.
Roth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Roth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Roth scrambles back to his feet.
Roth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hao momentarily.
Roth lands an overhand right.
Roth misses with a body shot
and Roth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roth scores with a one two! Hao had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Roth loads up on a big right hand but Hao slips the punch.
Roth slips under a jab.
Hao moves out of range as Roth strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Hao misses its target.
Hao misses with a hook to the body
and Roth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Philip Roth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hao.
Roth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hao.
#T2#
Hao slips a jab from Roth.
Roth throws an overhand right that lands on Hao's shoulder, as Hao tries to avoid the shot.
As Roth looks to move away, Hao throws a big counter combo but Roth just gets out of the way.
Hao moves out of range as Roth strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Hao misses the target.
Hao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roth throws a series of punches but Hao moves out of range.
Hao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roth.
It looked like Hao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hao looks to land a combination. Roth sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A swing and a miss from Roth.
Roth lands an overhand right.
Roth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Hao counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Roth.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Roth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Philip Roth's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Roth misses the shot to the body.
Hao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roth throws the left hand but Hao avoids the punch easily.
Roth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roth lands with a hook. Hao tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Roth scores with the left hand. Hao knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice shot lands for Roth.
Nice jab there from Roth.
Oh Hao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roth takes a swing at Hao's ribcage but misses.
Hao seems to have got his legs back now.
Roth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth throws a series of punches but Hao moves out of range.
Philip Roth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hao.
Hao walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roth missing with a left hand there. Hao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Hao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Hao. That snapped Roth's head back.
Hao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roth misses with the combination.
Roth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hao jabs at Roth's body.
Roth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Roth misses with a hook. Hao ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Hao ducks under a wild hook from Roth.
Roth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Roth cracks Hao with an open hand slap.
Roth scores with a nice strike.
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!
Roth throws out a loose jab but Hao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roth. Roth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Roth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hao's head backwards.
Roth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hao.
Philip Roth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roth at a distance.
Hao moves out of range as Roth strikes.
Hao missing with a left hand there. Roth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hao scores with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Roth really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Philip Roth's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Roth avoids the body shot from Hao.
Roth throws a lazy uppercut
and Hao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hao throws a lazy right hand but Roth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roth scores with the left hand. Hao knows he should have avoided that one.
Roth swinging wildly here.
Hao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hao lands with a nice combination. Roth backs away looking to recover.
Hao looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hao connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Roth to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Hao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Giang Hao!
Giang Hao retains his super heavyweight title!
After the fight, Giang Hao 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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