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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RFL 2 - Second Coming
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Anstey tries a low kick but Hart avoids it.
Anstey misses the shot to the body.
Hart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anstey.
Hart misses with a jab to the body
and Anstey counters with a head kick.
Anstey scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Gaetan Hart has been cut.
Hart thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Hart backs off Anstey throws a huge counter combo but Hart manages to avoid it all.
Hart tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Anstey looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hart wants to stand back up but Anstey manages to pass into side control.
Anstey taking a break here but Hart is having none of it and regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hart trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Anstey content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hart is not content to let Anstey control the position.
Hart is trying to maintain the position but Anstey is very close to passing his half guard.
Anstey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hart works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hart seems keen to control Anstey's posture.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hart trying to control the position.
Hart has momentary wrist control but Anstey slips an elbow through the middle.
Hart looking for a sweep. Not yet Hart, not yet.
Anstey pushes down on Hart's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Anstey controlling the action here.
Hart is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anstey in particular looking to stall.
Hart avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anstey.
Nice strikes from Anstey there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anstey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hart's head.
Hart moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hart pulls Anstey in close to prevent any damage.
Anstey's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anstey misses with a wild body shot.
Anstey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anstey throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hart.
Anstey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anstey misses with a straight right.
A jab lands there for Anstey.
Hart scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A punch combination from Hart misses.
Sloppy strikes from Anstey. Those never looked like landing.
Hart has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anstey finds it's way round the side to connect with Hart's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anstey.
Anstey lands with a shot to the body.
Hart throws a shot from downtown. Anstey moves away and avoids it.
Anstey misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Anstey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gaetan Hart's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Anstey connects with the punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Anstey scores with a four punch combination!
Anstey tests Hart's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bunny Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Hart misses.
Anstey tries a quick counter leg kick but Hart is wise to it.
Hart misses with a hook. Anstey ducked under it nicely.
Hart tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anstey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hart somewhat.
Hart lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart misses with a hook. Anstey ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Anstey fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hart to the ground. Anstey is now in Hart's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hart can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anstey controls the pace.
Anstey trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hart trying to control the position.
Anstey controlling from the top position.
Hart keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
Anstey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anstey sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hart's guard.
Hart is not content to let Anstey control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Anstey working his ground and pound in the gym.
Bunny Anstey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hart is pressing down on Anstey's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hart working a defensive guard here.
Anstey stopping the sweep attempt from Hart.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jab by Anstey.
Anstey cracks Hart with a good jab.#T3##KD2#
Anstey drops his shoulder and cracks Hart with a huge uppercut! Hart goes down! Can Anstey finish him?
#ROC2#Hart is rocked!
Hart 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.
Oh Hart is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anstey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hart's head.
Anstey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hart seems to have got his legs back now.
Hart looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anstey trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anstey chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Hart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Anstey throws a big elbow that misses.
Hart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anstey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hart connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Anstey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Hart is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anstey misses with a hook.
Anstey lands a head shot.
The fighters circling - Anstey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hart's corner calls for a 1-2. Hart obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Anstey throws an overhand right that lands on Hart's shoulder, as Hart tries to avoid the shot.
Hart throws out a loose jab but Anstey uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Anstey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gaetan Hart'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Anstey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hart.
Anstey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hart throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anstey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anstey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anstey.
Hart ducks under a wild hook from Anstey.
Hart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anstey moves away.
It seemed like Anstey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anstey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Anstey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hart counters with a stiff right hand.
Anstey throws a hook to the side of Hart's head but Hart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Hart.
Anstey throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Hart stumbling backwards into the cage! Hart bounces back off the cage towards Anstey, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Anstey lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Anstey celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bunny Anstey! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 197
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Pereira looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Low is defended easily by Pereira.
Low has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pereira finds it's way round the side to connect with Low's head.
Decent striking displayed by Pereira there.
We've been told by Low's head coaches at No Pain No Gain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Low drops his hands momentarily and Pereira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pereira is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Low avoids the head kick by Pereira.
Donk. Pereira catches Low right on the button with a cross.
Leo Pereira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Low on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pereira swinging wildly here.
Low misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pereira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Low takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pereira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Low. Low circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab, jab by Pereira - just one landing. #CL#
Low takes the fight into the clinch.
Pereira prevents Low from breaking the clinch.
Pereira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Low is trying to break the clinch but Pereira is controlling him.
Pereira has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pereira lands with a right to the head.
Pereira has had enough of the clinch but Low keeps him there for the moment.
Pereira pushes Low back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pereira.
Pereira has Low pressed against the cage, preventing Low from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pereira is trying to break the clinch but Low is controlling him.#BC2#
Pereira breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Low has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2#
Pereira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pereira gets through Low's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pereira is working Low over against the cage.
Low trying to control the position but instead, Pereira has worked for underhooks and has pushed Low into the cage.#BC2#
Pereira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Low gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pereira is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Low had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Pereira scores with a hook to the body. Low takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pereira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Low is breathing heavily.
Pereira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Pereira has knocked Low down with a huge combo! Pereira steps away and waves a wobbly Low back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Pereira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pereira fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Low has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Pereira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pereira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Low leaves his chin hanging out and Pereira seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Low crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leo Pereira!
Leo Pereira decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HRL79
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
McDonald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raynard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDonald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Raynard thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonald connects with a body shot.
McDonald with the inside leg kick.
Raynard is looking to land body kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonald.
Raynard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Raynard takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
Raynard thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and McDonald tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicholas McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDonald lands a head kick. Raynard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Raynard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Raynard.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raynard moves away.
Raynard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A good leg kick by McDonald.
McDonald connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Raynard's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raynard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonald wants to slow Raynard down by chopping away at his legs.
Raynard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McDonald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McDonald misses with a low kick.#T1#
Raynard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McDonald lands a leg kick that knocks Raynard off balance momentarily.
Raynard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
McDonald finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McDonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDonald swinging wildly here.
Raynard misses with a body shot.
Raynard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raynard misses with a series of wild punches.
McDonald half committed to a counter leg kick.
McDonald thumps Raynard with a low kick.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick.
McDonald goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McDonald walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raynard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Raynard misses with a kick to the body.
McDonald connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Raynard moved away.
Raynard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald throws a wild body kick that Raynard sees coming a mile off.
McDonald shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raynard! But no joy.
McDonald looks to land a combination but Raynard avoids it well.
McDonald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raynard moves out of range of the body kick from McDonald.
McDonald throws a nice looking combination but Raynard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDonald tries to land a leg kick but Raynard saw it coming and moves away.
It seemed like Raynard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Raynard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Raynard.
Raynard misses with a series of wild punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Raynard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
McDonald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McDonald takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDonald is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Raynard blocks a leg kick.
As McDonald backs off Raynard throws a huge counter combo but McDonald manages to avoid it all.
McDonald lands a leg kick that knocks Raynard off balance momentarily.
McDonald is looking to score with low kicks.
McDonald takes a swing at Raynard's ribcage but misses.
Raynard checks a low kick from McDonald.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Raynard is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Raynard scores with a sloppy right hand. McDonald should have avoided that one.
Raynard throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy body kick from McDonald
and Raynard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raynard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Raynard blocks a head kick by McDonald.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Raynard is just out of range.
Raynard unleashes a big counter combination but McDonald bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Raynard throws a push kick but McDonald slaps the foot to one side.
McDonald motions for Raynard to come forward. McDonald throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald misses with the combination.
It seemed like Raynard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raynard wants to clinch.
Raynard misses the shot to the body.
McDonald tries to score with a low kick but Raynard moves his leg out of the way.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raynard.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Raynard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McDonald thows a leg kick but Raynard checks it
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raynard.
Raynard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raynard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a body punch
and Raynard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McDonald thinking.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Raynard moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonald.
Raynard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raynard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas McDonald dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
McDonald lands a nice looking kick to the body. Raynard takes a step back to recover.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald wants to land a leg kick but Raynard is out of range.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raynard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McDonald goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nicholas McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
Raynard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McDonald is looking to wear down Raynard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Raynard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McDonald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDonald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Raynard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Raynard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raynard scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raynard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDonald misses with a body shot
and Raynard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDonald throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Raynard shoots in and drives through. McDonald sprawls well.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonald throws a jab when Raynard was well out of range.
McDonald blocks a head kick by Raynard.
Nice body punch from Raynard.
Raynard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Raynard checks a leg kick.
McDonald cracks a nice hook into Raynard's ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonald.
Nicholas McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Raynard looks to land a body kick but McDonald moved away.
Raynard misses with a low kick.
Raynard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raynard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDonald takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald throws a leg kick
and Raynard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
And McDonald counters with a quick kick to the body but Raynard blocks it.
McDonald looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Raynard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Raynard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Raynard takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Crunch! McDonald slams his shin into Raynard's torso.
Raynard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from McDonald is predictable there
and Raynard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Decent striking displayed by McDonald there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Raynard might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McDonald has got the better of the exchanges.
Raynard looks for a takedown but McDonald sprawls well.
Raynard misses with the combination.
Raynard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice takedown defense from McDonald. No joy for Raynard on that attempt.
Nicholas McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlon Raynard.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McDonald - that will leave a mark!
McDonald scores with a body shot.
McDonald throws a low kick but Raynard moves out of range easily.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Raynard moves out of range easily.
McDonald is looking to score with low kicks.
McDonald throws a low kick, looking for Raynard's leg but Raynard calmly moves out of range.
Raynard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonald circles away quickly and effectively.
McDonald throws a front kick aimed at Raynard's knee but Raynard avoids it well.
Raynard cracks McDonald with a right hand to the side of the head.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Raynard checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonald.
#T4#
Raynard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
McDonald scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raynard throws a series of punches but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McDonald throws a body punch but Raynard moves out of range.
Raynard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDonald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Raynard missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonald moves out of range as Raynard throws a body kick.
Raynard checks a low kick from McDonald.
McDonald shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Raynard checks it well.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raynard can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raynard moves out of range of the body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McDonald lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Raynard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Raynard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McDonald cracks Raynard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A lazy left from McDonald finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas McDonald dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Raynard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick from Raynard lands but McDonald takes it in his stride.
Raynard missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raynard throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonald appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from McDonald, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald connects with a nice looking jab.
Raynard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Raynard misses with a looping right.
Raynard walks into a stiff left hand from McDonald.
McDonald misses with an uppercut.
Despite the aggression on Raynard's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Raynard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
McDonald blocks a head kick by Raynard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Raynard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raynard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raynard throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
Raynard with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
McDonald dodges the punch combination from Raynard.
McDonald moves out of range as Raynard throws a body kick.
McDonald connects with a leg kick.
McDonald throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raynard throws a half hearted mid kick.
McDonald throws a solid leg kick but Raynard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDonald.
Raynard misses the shot to the body.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raynard manages to avoid it.
Raynard misses with a low kick.
McDonald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raynard's sensitive parts.
Raynard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDonald slips under a jab.
McDonald takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McDonald connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Raynard momentarily.
Raynard checks a low kick from McDonald.
Raynard unleashes a big counter combination but McDonald bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raynard was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.#T2#
McDonald connects with a single shot there.
McDonald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raynard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from McDonald misses.
Raynard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Raynard tries to clinch but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald lands a leg kick that knocks Raynard off balance momentarily.
McDonald staying out of range there.
Raynard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonald.
McDonald is looking to chop away at Raynard's legs.
McDonald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Raynard misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
McDonald tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raynard is able to avoid easily.
Raynard appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Raynard jabs McDonald right on the nose. McDonald blinks but takes it well.
McDonald punishes Raynard's body with a nice straight punch.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raynard.
McDonald throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raynard was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Raynard throws a head kick but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A bone on bone clash there as Raynard blocks the leg kick.
Raynard is looking for the big counter here.
Marlon Raynard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald slips under a jab.
McDonald tries to land a leg kick but Raynard saw it coming and moves away.
McDonald misses with a body punch
and Raynard counters with a leg kick.
McDonald attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
Raynard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from McDonald misses the target.
Raynard avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Raynard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonald throws a solid leg kick but Raynard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDonald.
Raynard misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Raynard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Raynard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McDonald throws a head kick that half lands.
Raynard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McDonald thumps Raynard with a low kick.
McDonald walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raynard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Raynard avoids them all with ease.
Raynard throws a right and a left that McDonald avoids nicely.
Raynard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McDonald is looking to land body kicks.
Raynard throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
McDonald connects with the punch.
Nicholas McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDonald tries to bum rush Raynard with a series of wild strikes but Raynard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A clash of legs there as Raynard blocks the low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholas McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDonald 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas McDonald! |
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Event:
SSG 293 Gaul vs Hunt
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Rodrigo Caceres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Gro Ulfimph rushes Caceres and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Caceres has Gro Ulfimph pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Caceres pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gro Ulfimph tumbling to the mat - Caceres dives into Gro Ulfimph's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Caceres (2) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph
Caceres preventing the sweep.
Caceres will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gro Ulfimph keeping full guard, as Caceres tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gro Ulfimph looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caceres is pushing down on Gro Ulfimph's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gro Ulfimph is fighting to maintain full guard but Caceres has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (5) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph
Gro Ulfimph is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Gro Ulfimph regains half guard.
Gro Ulfimph wants to control but Caceres is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Caceres is working for a kimura but Gro Ulfimph is defending it quite comfortably.
Gro Ulfimph is looking for a sweep. Caceres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Caceres wants to free his trapped foot but Gro Ulfimph is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gro Ulfimph trying to hold on to Caceres's head to control him but Caceres postures up.
#T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gro Ulfimph actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Caceres seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Gro Ulfimph has recovered full guard.
Gro Ulfimph working a defensive guard here.
Caceres passes Gro Ulfimph's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Caceres is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gro Ulfimph! Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (8) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph
Gro Ulfimph tries to reverse the position but Caceres maintains control.#T3#
Gro Ulfimph slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control here.
Caceres tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gro Ulfimph knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Caceres is trying to work for a kimura but Gro Ulfimph is defending well.
Gro Ulfimph tries to get to full guard but Caceres has control of the leg.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Caceres jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (11) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph#T4#
Gro Ulfimph tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Caceres tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Caceres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gro Ulfimph has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gro Ulfimph prevents Caceres from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Gro Ulfimph's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gro Ulfimph gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Caceres (13) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph#T5#
Gro Ulfimph is working to get back to half guard.
Caceres takes Gro Ulfimph's back. Score +3 for taking back: Caceres (16) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph
Gro Ulfimph can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Caceres is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gro Ulfimph has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Caceres working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T6##SUB#
Caceres is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Gro Ulfimph is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodrigo Caceres!
Murzol Gro Ulfimph spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck this shit'. |
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Event:
SMASH: White Jr vs Furioto
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Romanow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ojo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romanow.
Ojo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ojo moves out of range as Romanow strikes.
Romanow misses with a hook. Ojo ducked under it nicely.
Ojo misses with a hook
#TD#
and Romanow counters with a single leg into guard. Ojo didn't expect that.
Romanow with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Ojo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Romanow moves out of range of the strikes.
Ojo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ojo throws a hook but Romanow avoids it easily.
Ojo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romanow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ojo throws a leg kick #TD#
and Romanow counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ojo won't be happy with that.
Ojo wants to get back to his feet but Romanow drags him back down.
Ojo taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T1##ES2#
Ojo throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Ojo lands a high kick!
Ojo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romanow feinted with a counter takedown.
Romanow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Romanow has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bronk´s GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Romanow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ojo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romanow.
Ojo throws out a loose jab but Romanow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ojo ducks under a wild hook from Romanow.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Romanow.
Ojo is looking to get back to his feet here but Romanow is keeping cool and he's managed to take Ojo's back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romanow lands shots from the back. #T2#
Ojo is taking damage to the body and head.
Ojo is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Romanow off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Romanow throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Ojo!
Romanow missing with strikes from the back.
Ojo prevents Romanow from getting a body triangle.
Romanow lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Ojo.
Ojo tries to break free.
Ojo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romanow scores with punches to the body.
Despite being in a bad position, Ojo is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Romanow has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Ojo. #T3#
Ojo is trying to stand back up.
Romanow scores with strikes from the back.
Romanow lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Romanow lands strikes to the head.
Romanow looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Romanow scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Ojo trying to control the hands but Romanow breaks the grip.
Romanow 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.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Romanow. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Romanow punishes Ojo with strikes from the back mount. #T4#
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Romanow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ojo wants to escape the position.
Romanow trying to control momentarily.
Ojo trying to get back to his feet but Romanow is in full control for now.
Romanow connects with a big shot to the side of Ojo's head.
Romanow lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Romanow connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Ojo to escape the position.
#ROC#Ojo is rocked!
Romanow looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Ojo is still in real trouble! Can Romanow finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Can Ojo hold on?! Romanow is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Romanow connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Ojo to escape the position.
Romanow lands a series of strikes from the back and Ojo goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcel Romanow!
Marcel Romanow thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 308 Brown vs Kwong
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Sulekov throws a hook but Slaissi avoids it easily.
Slaissi fails to land with a series of punches.
Sulekov closes the distance and clinches up with Slaissi, looking for a takedown. Sulekov pushes Slaissi against the cage but Slaissi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slaissi slips under a jab from Sulekov.
Slaissi misses with a two punch combination.
Damar Sulekov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sulekov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slaissi throws a body shot but no joy.
Sulekov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Slaissi sprawls well. Slaissi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sulekov gets slowly back to his feet.
Sulekov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slaissi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulekov looks to score with a jab to the body but Slaissi is just out of range.
Sulekov lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Kimbo Slaissi has been cut.
Sulekov misses with a body shot.
Slaissi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slaissi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
A lazy left from Slaissi finds it's target.
Slaissi connects with a jab.
Sulekov doesn't manage to clinch there - Slaissi circles away.
Slaissi connects with a body shot.
Sulekov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slaissi moves away.
Slaissi takes one on the button.
Sulekov lands with a good body shot.
A big left from Sulekov misses.
Slaissi flicks out a counter leg kick but Sulekov steps away.
Sulekov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Slaissi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damar Sulekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slaissi blocks a jab.
Slaissi lands a lovely overhand right.
Sulekov just misses with a punch to the body.
Sulekov throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slaissi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sulekov moves away.#T2#
Slaissi throws a lazy right hand but Sulekov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sulekov looks to land a body kick but Slaissi moved away.
Sulekov throws a low kick but Slaissi moves out of range easily.
Slaissi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Damar Sulekov has been cut.
Sulekov scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2#
Slaissi feints and as Sulekov raises his hands in defense, Slaissi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sulekov is trying to control the position but Slaissi postures up.
Sulekov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Slaissi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sulekov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slaissi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Sulekov trying to control but Slaissi is working from the bottom.
Slaissi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slaissi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sulekov pulls Slaissi in close to prevent any damage.
Sulekov wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Slaissi wants to control from the top but Sulekov keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sulekov pulls Slaissi in close to his closed guard and prevents Slaissi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Slaissi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulekov is keeping the position for now.
Slaissi throwing strikes from guard but Sulekov blocks nicely.
Sulekov keeping moving, preventing Slaissi from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Slaissi dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sulekov doesn't manage to clinch there - Slaissi circles away.
Sulekov slips under a jab from Slaissi.
Sulekov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Slaissi sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Slaissi gets tackled into the cage by Sulekov. Sulekov maintains the clinch.
Sulekov has Slaissi pressed against the cage.
Sulekov has been working on his balance at ubergym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Slaissi.
Slaissi lands an elbow just above Sulekov 's eye.
Slaissi throws a head punch that misses.
Slaissi has a couple of punches blocked by Sulekov.
Sulekov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Slaissi is pressed up against the cage. Sulekov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Slaissi down to the mat. Slaissi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Sulekov takes the fight into the clinch.
Sulekov has a couple of punches blocked by Slaissi.
#T1#
Sulekov swings wildly with an uppercut but Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slaissi has a couple of punches blocked by Sulekov.
Slaissi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sulekov jumps guard but Slaissi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sulekov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sulekov misses with a punch to the body.
Slaissi blocking some punches.
Sulekov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Slaissi up against the cage.
Sulekov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Slaissi blocks a body shot from Sulekov. #T2#
Slaissi tries to work over Sulekov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sulekov is looking to control Slaissi's arms but Slaissi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sulekov has his back to the cage.
Slaissi misses with the head strike.
Sulekov looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damar Sulekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Sulekov.
Sulekov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Slaissi prevents it.
Slaissi misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Slaissi fails to land.
Slaissi takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slaissi.
Slaissi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T3#
Sulekov blocks a body shot from Slaissi.
Sulekov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sulekov swings wildly with an uppercut but Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sulekov can't find room to land a body shot as Slaissi controls the action.
Slaissi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sulekov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sulekov tries to throw a body punch but Slaissi avoids it by throwing Sulekov back against the cage.
Sulekov digs a right hand into Slaissi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slaissi's gas tank.
Slaissi being controlled against the cage.
Slaissi letting Sulekov take a breather here.
Slaissi misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Slaissi tries to throw a body punch but Sulekov avoids it by throwing Slaissi back against the cage.
Sulekov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Slaissi up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Sulekov.
Slaissi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slaissi throws a head punch that misses.
Sulekov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sulekov tries to work over Slaissi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulekov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Slaissi scores with a shot to the side of Sulekov's head.
Sulekov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
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 Damar Sulekov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Slaissi throws a head kick but Sulekov moves out of range.
A big left from Sulekov misses.
Slaissi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sulekov blocks it well.
Slaissi looks to land a body kick but Sulekov moved away.
Sulekov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD2#
Slaissi feints and as Sulekov raises his hands in defense, Slaissi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sulekov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sulekov has his hands on Slaissi's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulekov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Slaissi throws a big elbow that misses.
Slaissi wanted to stand there but Sulekov had control of the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sulekov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sulekov lands with a nice body punch. #KD#
Sulekov bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Slaissi! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#CUT#That has opened up Kimbo Slaissi's cut even more.
Slaissi keeping moving, preventing Sulekov from controlling successfully.
Sulekov content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Slaissi pulls Sulekov in close to prevent any damage.
Sulekov throwing strikes from guard but Slaissi blocks nicely.
Sulekov trying to control but Slaissi is working from the bottom.
Slaissi trying to control the position.
#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sulekov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kimbo Slaissi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slaissi looking for a sweep. Not yet Slaissi, not yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Slaissi is looking to land body kicks.
Slaissi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sulekov tries to clinch
and Slaissi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sulekov throws an off balance right hand
and Slaissi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sulekov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slaissi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sulekov throws out a loose jab but Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sulekov lands a nice looking body shot.
Sulekov lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#The cut above Kimbo Slaissi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
Slaissi throws a sloppy head kick and Sulekov moves out of range easily.
Slaissi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Sulekov has closed the distance and engaged Slaissi in a clinch.
Slaissi throws a punch but it's blocked by Sulekov.
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!
Sulekov lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Sulekov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sulekov trying to control the position from guard on top but Slaissi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sulekov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Slaissi is trying to keep Sulekov in close.
Sulekov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slaissi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damar Sulekov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sulekov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Damar Sulekov!
Damar Sulekov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RFL 1 - A New Day
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Goodman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Berge decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Goodman's guard.
Berge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Berge from controlling successfully.
Berge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goodman is keeping the position for now.
Berge trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Goodman has his foot on Berge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berge works his way back into a safe position though.
Berge trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berge trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Berge working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Goodman is looking for a triangle but Berge pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Berge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Goodman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Berge stays in close to Goodman's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Goodman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berge sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Berge trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berge's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Goodman instigates a clinch.
Berge lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Goodman pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Goodman working for a triangle but Berge defends it easily.
#SUB#
Goodman looking for a guillotine here but Berge defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Berge wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving. #T3#
Goodman 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#
Goodman lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Goodman.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goodman lands a nice short elbow.
Berge blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goodman.
Goodman wants to pass the guard but Berge is defending well.
Berge avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goodman.
Goodman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berge keeps working.
Goodman 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.
Berge makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Berge.
We've been hearing that Goodman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4#
Goodman looking to sit in guard and control but Berge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Berge is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berge trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Goodman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berge defends it easily.
Goodman looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berge wants to pass the guard but Goodman is keeping the position.
Berge controls from within his opponent's guard.
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 White Goodman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Goodman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Goodman throws a big elbow that misses.
White Goodman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goodman trying to control the position from guard on top but Berge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goodman is one step ahead there.
Goodman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Berge's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berge working a defensive guard here.
Berge looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Goodman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Berge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goodman wants to control from the top but Berge keeps moving.
Goodman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Goodman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goodman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berge is keeping the position for now.
Berge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goodman's guard. #REVB#
Berge wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving.
Berge sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Berge from controlling successfully.
Goodman is trying to control the position but Berge postures up.
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Berge from controlling successfully.
Goodman is trying to control the position but Berge postures up. #SUB#
Goodman working for a triangle but Berge defends it easily.
Berge trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Goodman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Berge trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Berge 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.
Berge looking to pass the guard.
Berge is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Berge swings widly with a right hand
and Goodman counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Berge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Berge.#CL2#
Berge closes the distance and clinches.
Goodman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Berge backwards. #TD#
Goodman pulls guard.
Goodman looking for a sweep. Not yet Goodman, not yet.
Berge wants to pass the guard but Goodman is keeping the position.
Goodman controlling Berge's posture.
Goodman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goodman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berge can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goodman looking to control.
Berge looking to sit in guard and control but Goodman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Berge keeping full guard, as Goodman tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
White Goodman dominated that second round.
That's time! Goodman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Goodman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Berge tries to keep at a distance but Goodman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Goodman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Berge backwards.
Berge misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Goodman has Berge pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Goodman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Berge tumbling to the mat - Goodman dives into Berge's guard.
Berge wants to sweep here but Goodman controlling him for the moment.
Goodman trying to control but Berge is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goodman preventing the sweep.
Berge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goodman manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1##SUB#
Goodman has his foot on Berge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berge works his way back into a safe position though.
Berge trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodman controlling the position.#SUB#
Goodman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berge trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berge controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Berge trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Goodman controlling Berge's posture.
Tobias Berge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Berge looking to pass the guard.
Berge controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Berge keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Goodman's head.
Goodman keeping full guard, as Berge tries to pass.
Berge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Goodman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Goodman clinches. #T3#
Berge lands a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like White Goodman has been cut.
Berge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Berge misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Goodman pulls Berge into guard.
Berge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goodman looking for a sweep. Not yet Goodman, not yet.
Berge looking to pass the guard.
Berge postures up in Goodman's guard and throws a big left but Goodman blocks it.
Berge advances position into side control!
Goodman is trying to control Berge's posture but Berge avoids it.
Berge working the ground and pound. #T4#
Berge staying calm.
Goodman prevents Berge from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Berge is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Goodman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Berge looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Berge lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Goodman down.
White Goodman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berge is chipping away with strikes.
Goodman manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tobias Berge.
Well Goodman 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... White Goodman!
An intense looking White Goodman took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !! I need some private reflection time.
Im going to go rub one out with a slice of pizza.! Me'Shell Get the scooter!'.
In defeat, Tobias Berge stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's whatever man. I'm gonna go smoke some weed after I get home and forget this ever happened.'. |
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Event:
HZN Fight Night Kape v Slow
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Morino misses with a hook. Xanthopoulos ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Xanthopoulos misses its target.
Xanthopoulos slips under a jab.
Xanthopoulos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morino throws out the jab.
Morino misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Morino.
Bobby Morino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xanthopoulos moves out of range as Morino strikes.
Morino misses with a looping right.
Xanthopoulos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morino.
Xanthopoulos seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Xanthopoulos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Xanthopoulos dodges the punch combination from Morino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xanthopoulos tries to counter with a takedown but Morino is quick to defend against it.
Morino misses with an uppercut
and Xanthopoulos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Xanthopoulos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Xanthopoulos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morino.
Xanthopoulos throws a counter high kick but Morino was just alert enough to avoid it.
Morino cracks Xanthopoulos with an open hand slap.
Morino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xanthopoulos seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Morino missing with a left hand there. Xanthopoulos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morino throws out a loose jab but Xanthopoulos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xanthopoulos tries to counter with a takedown but Morino is quick to defend against it.
A slow jab from Morino misses its intended target.
Xanthopoulos tries to counter by clinching up but Morino breaks away and moves out of range.
Morino misses with a straight left.
Xanthopoulos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morino throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Xanthopoulos.
Morino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morino moves to clinch but Xanthopoulos breaks away #TD#
and Xanthopoulos counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T2#
Xanthopoulos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Morino wants to stand up but Xanthopoulos is controlling him.
Morino pulls Xanthopoulos in close to prevent any damage.
Xanthopoulos sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Morino is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Xanthopoulos stays in close to Morino's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morino pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Xanthopoulos back to the cage. Morino follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice defenses there by Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos attempts a counter takedown but Morino avoids it well and moves away.
Xanthopoulos seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Morino throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Xanthopoulos counters with a shoot takedown. Morino fights it but they end up in guard.
Xanthopoulos won't allow Morino to sweep him here.
Xanthopoulos looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xanthopoulos pushing down on Morino's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Morino wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Morino wants to control but Xanthopoulos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Xanthopoulos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Morino is looking to control Xanthopoulos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morino avoid being mounted?
Xanthopoulos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Morino is trying to stand up here but Xanthopoulos is controlling him well.
Xanthopoulos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Morino is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xanthopoulos is pressing down on Morino's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morino is holding on for now.
Morino is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Morino dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Morino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xanthopoulos throws a quick counter kick to the body but Morino avoids it.
Morino throws a hook but Xanthopoulos avoids it easily.
As Morino looks to move away, Xanthopoulos throws a big counter combo but Morino just gets out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Morino misses the target.
Morino misses with a straight left.
Xanthopoulos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Morino.
Xanthopoulos slips a jab from Morino.
Xanthopoulos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Morino.
Morino lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Xanthopoulos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xanthopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Morino.
Xanthopoulos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Morino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xanthopoulos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Xanthopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morino.
As Morino tries to get set, Xanthopoulos tries to push him back and clinch up but Morino manages to avoid the attempt.
Morino lunges at Xanthopoulos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Xanthopoulos's hand.
Morino looks to throw the jab but Xanthopoulos is out of range.
Bobby Morino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morino misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Xanthopoulos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Morino won't be happy with that. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Morino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Xanthopoulos taking a breather here.
Morino wants to get back to his feet but Xanthopoulos drags him back down.
Xanthopoulos in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Morino wants to get back to his feet.
Morino is looking for a sweep.
Xanthopoulos controls the position from side control.
Xanthopoulos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Xanthopoulos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xanthopoulos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Morino 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#
Xanthopoulos feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Morino looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Xanthopoulos is stalling in the full guard.
Xanthopoulos passes Morino's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Morino pushes Xanthopoulos off looking to stand but Xanthopoulos dives back in and keeps control.
Morino keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Xanthopoulos trying to pass the guard but Morino defending well.
Morino trying to hold on to Xanthopoulos's head to control him but Xanthopoulos postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xanthopoulos slows the pace down in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bobby Morino will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Morino misses with a wild combination.
Morino is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Xanthopoulos slips a jab and a cross from Morino.
Morino throws a good cross that connects.
Morino loads up on a big right hand but Xanthopoulos slips the punch.
Xanthopoulos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Xanthopoulos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morino.
Xanthopoulos feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Morino misses the jab.
Morino misses with a few strikes there.
As Morino tries to get set, Xanthopoulos tries to push him back and clinch up but Morino manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xanthopoulos walks into a left hand.
Xanthopoulos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Morino manages to circle out of the way.
Morino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
A big right from Morino misses.
Morino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xanthopoulos.
Morino throws a lazy right hand but Xanthopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xanthopoulos seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Morino missing with a left hand there. Xanthopoulos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xanthopoulos walks into a jab.
Morino throws a shot from downtown. Xanthopoulos moves away and avoids it.
Xanthopoulos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morino.
Morino misses with a straight left.
Xanthopoulos is looking to counter punch.
Morino scores with a jab to the jaw.
Morino throws a looping overhand right but Xanthopoulos ducks down to avoid it.
Morino just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromXanthopoulos.
Morino looks to land a combination but Xanthopoulos avoids it well.
Xanthopoulos circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Xanthopoulos counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Morino has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Xanthopoulos off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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 swing and a miss from Morino.
Xanthopoulos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Morino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xanthopoulos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Xanthopoulos counters with a quick kick to the body but Morino blocks it.
Morino swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Xanthopoulos counters by moving into the clinch.
Morino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xanthopoulos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Morino walks away with a smile on his face. Xanthopoulos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Morino throws a looping overhand right but Xanthopoulos ducks down to avoid it.
Xanthopoulos throws a quick counter kick to the body but Morino avoids it.
Morino looks to throw the jab but Xanthopoulos is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Xanthopoulos misses the target.
Morino throws a poor cross that misses
and Xanthopoulos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A combination from Morino does no damage.
Xanthopoulos lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T3#
Morino is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
No joy there for Morino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Xanthopoulos wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Xanthopoulos moves out of range of the strikes.
Morino throws the left hand but Xanthopoulos avoids the punch easily.
Bobby Morino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morino throws an overhand right that lands on Xanthopoulos's shoulder, as Xanthopoulos tries to avoid the shot.
Morino throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
so Xanthopoulos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Xanthopoulos advances position into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Morino is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xanthopoulos content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Morino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Xanthopoulos controlling from side mount.
Xanthopoulos landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Xanthopoulos controlling the position from side mount.
Morino 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.
Morino wants to control but Xanthopoulos postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Morino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Morino winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Morino! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 193
Date: Mar 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Cafiero paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Low shoots in looking for a takedown. Cafiero tries to sprawl out of it but Low keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cafiero manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cafiero pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Low back to the cage. Cafiero follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#It looks like Dree Low has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Low or perhaps it was just good defense by Cafiero, which made it look bad. #TD#
Cafiero drives through with a takedown into guard.
Low is trying to keep Cafiero in close.
#SUB2#
Low isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cafiero stacks Low on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cafiero!
Cafiero trying to control the action but Low is working from the bottom. #T1#
Cafiero taking a break here but Low is having none of it and regains half guard.
Low is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Low is trying to control but can't.
Cafiero working the head and body with strikes.
Low trying to control from the bottom.
Low pushes Cafiero off looking to stand but Cafiero dives back in and keeps control.
Low is staying active underneath Cafiero, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cafiero lands strikes from half guard.
Cafiero looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cafiero thows a huge punch but Low dodges it nicely.
Cafiero perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cafiero is trying to control the action in half guard but Low is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Cafiero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Low's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cafiero connects with a nice short shot to Low's temple.
Low wants to get back to full guard.
Cafiero seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cafiero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Low keeps working.
Low on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Cafiero lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cafiero drops an elbow to the side of Low's head.
Cafiero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Low keeps working.
Cafiero working Low over with strikes.
Cafiero trying to control from half guard but Low is working away.
Cafiero has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cafiero working Low over with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cafiero is nestled in close to Low, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cafiero not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Low looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlo Cafiero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dree Low'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.#R2#
Low tries to clinch #TD#
and Cafiero counters with a takedown into side control.
Cafiero working away.
Low is looking to reverse the position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Cafiero here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Low is trying to control Cafiero's posture but Cafiero avoids it.
Cafiero scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Low to see if he's OK.
Low is trying to improve his 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.
Cafiero lands an elbow.
A lull in the action here.
Cafiero working the ground and pound from side control.#T1#
Cafiero trying to control the action but Low is working from the bottom.
Cafiero lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cafiero cracks Low with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Low trying to remain calm as Cafiero controls from the top position.
Cafiero cracks Low with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cafiero is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Low will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Low tries to buck Cafiero off but Cafiero is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Low can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Cafiero working the head with strikes.
Low tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Low is not content to let Cafiero control the position.
Low takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Low looks to move to half guard but instead Cafiero has passed into mount! Damn!
Cafiero looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cafiero lands a nice shot to the head. #T3#
Cafiero working Low over with strikes here.
Cafiero scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Low?
Cafiero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Low can do to turn this around?
Cafiero controlling from mount.
Low is trying desperately to improve position.
Low wants to hold on but Cafiero pushes him away.
Cafiero wants to control the pace but Low is squirming around nicely.
Cafiero working Low over with strikes here.
Cafiero will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
BOOM! Cafiero connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cafiero working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cafiero putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Low is squirming around, avoiding Cafiero's attempts to control the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cafiero lands a nice shot to the head.
Cafiero tries to control but Low wriggling away.
Cafiero looking to finish Low with some ground and pound. This is bad for Low!
Cafiero looking to finish Low with some ground and pound. This is bad for Low!
Low is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlo Cafiero dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dree Low's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Low displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cafiero.
Low tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cafiero swivels and escapes.
Cafiero shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Low sprawls well. Low wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cafiero gets slowly back to his feet.
Cafiero with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
so Low counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlo Cafiero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Low wants to stand but Cafiero is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cafiero is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Cafiero keeping moving, preventing Low from controlling successfully.
Cafiero seems keen to control Low's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cafiero is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Cafiero is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cafiero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cafiero forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Cafiero works his way into side control.
Low can't do much from the bottom here.
Cafiero is putting a hurting on Low here, landing some big shots from side control.
Low trying to control but Cafiero flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Cafiero lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Cafiero has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Low's body.
#T3#
Cafiero throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Low!
Low trying to control the action but Cafiero just sinks the hooks in.
Cafiero is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Low. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Cafiero connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Low to escape the position.
Low trying to control the position but Cafiero manages to sink in the hooks.
Cafiero lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Low.
Cafiero scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
#T4#
Low just trying to survive but Cafiero is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Low is keeping busy.
Cafiero is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Cafiero lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Cafiero trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlo Cafiero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cafiero 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlo Cafiero!
Carlo Cafiero very nearly forgot to thank Savage Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
SMASH: Romanow vs Gustafsson
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1#
KillsInWater throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ojo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A left and a right from KillsInWater both land. Nice combination.
Ojo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from KillsInWater.
Ojo missing with a left hand there. KillsInWater was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
KillsInWater throws a punch but it's blocked by Ojo.
Ojo blocking some punches.
#BC#
KillsInWater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts KillsInWater, as that shot connected.
KillsInWater swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
KillsInWater fails to land with a series of punches.
Ojo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tor KillsInWater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
KillsInWater on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ojo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from KillsInWater.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from KillsInWater does no damage.
Ojo connects with the punch.
KillsInWater lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ojo misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1##CL#
KillsInWater has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, KillsInWater creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
KillsInWater lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
KillsInWater lands a hook that snaps the head of Ojo backwards.
KillsInWater misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
KillsInWater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
KillsInWater uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ojo.
KillsInWater lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
KillsInWater looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
KillsInWater clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
KillsInWater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ojo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces KillsInWater back to the cage. Ojo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
KillsInWater tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ojo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
KillsInWater throws a head kick that misses.
KillsInWater ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
KillsInWater throws a combination. Ojo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
KillsInWater ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ojo moves away.
KillsInWater closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ojo misses the jab.#T2#
KillsInWater misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Ojo.
KillsInWater catches Ojo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A right-left combo lands from KillsInWater.
Ojo misses with a looping right.
Ojo throws an overhand right that lands on KillsInWater's shoulder, as KillsInWater tries to avoid the shot.
KillsInWater throws a sloppy head kick and Ojo moves out of range easily.
Ojo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
KillsInWater lands a head kick!
KillsInWater throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ojo's head.
Ojo scores with a punch to the head.
Ojo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
KillsInWater is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ojo looks to throw the jab but KillsInWater is out of range.
Ojo misses with a kick to the body.
KillsInWater swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
KillsInWater tries to clinch but Ojo moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Ojo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ojo throws a body punch but KillsInWater moves out of range.
KillsInWater is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
KillsInWater moves into the clinch.#T3#
KillsInWater swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from KillsInWater. #BC#
KillsInWater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ojo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
KillsInWater pulls out of a head kick attempt.
KillsInWater throws a head kick but Ojo moves out of range.
KillsInWater doesn't manage to clinch there - Ojo circles away.
KillsInWater staying out of range there.
KillsInWater misses with a head kick.
KillsInWater fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ojo manages to avoid it.
Ojo throws a counter combo.
Ojo throws a leg kick which misses KillsInWater's front leg but catches the back leg as KillsInWater tries to avoid it.
KillsInWater avoids the body shot from Ojo.
Ojo fails to land with a series of punches.
KillsInWater goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ojo misses with a leg kick.
Ojo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ojo lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Ojo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. KillsInWater doesn't seem bothered though.
KillsInWater lands a high kick!
#CL#
KillsInWater fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ojo, pushing him back against the cage.
KillsInWater is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC#
KillsInWater pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
KillsInWater scores with a head kick.
KillsInWater throws a series of punches but Ojo avoids them all with ease.
Ojo circles away from the clinch attempt
and KillsInWater takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
KillsInWater lands a head kick!
Ojo misses with a jab, cross combination.
KillsInWater tries to clinch but Ojo is having none of it.
Ojo throws out a counter right but KillsInWater avoids it with no problem.
KillsInWater uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ojo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ojo looks to throw the jab but KillsInWater is out of range.
KillsInWater tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ojo lands with a nice body punch.
KillsInWater takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tor KillsInWater 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#
Ojo slips a jab and a cross from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater tries a head kick but it misses.
KillsInWater defending well as Ojo loads up on a big left hand.
KillsInWater misses with a series of wild punches.
Ojo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches KillsInWater on the side of the head.
KillsInWater lands with a slapping head kick. #CL#
KillsInWater clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Ojo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Ojo misses.
KillsInWater lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ojo looks to land a left hand but KillsInWater moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
KillsInWater closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
KillsInWater breaks from the clinch.
KillsInWater wants to clinch but Ojo slips to the side
and Ojo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
KillsInWater tries to clinch but Ojo is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
KillsInWater defending well as Ojo loads up on a big left hand.
KillsInWater throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tor KillsInWater is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
KillsInWater misses with a wild body shot.
KillsInWater wants to clinch.#CL#
KillsInWater closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
KillsInWater manages to break the clinch.
KillsInWater lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
KillsInWater takes a swing at Ojo's ribcage but misses.
Ojo jabs KillsInWater right on the nose. KillsInWater blinks but takes it well.
Ojo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
KillsInWater takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That kick from Ojo tenderised KillsInWater's leg. KillsInWater is trying to keep his angry face on.
KillsInWater tries to clinch but Ojo moves out of range.
Ojo avoids the head kick by KillsInWater.
Ojo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ojo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by KillsInWater.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ojo looks to land a left hand but KillsInWater moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Ojo misses.
KillsInWater connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ojo. Ojo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good shot there by Ojo.
Ojo misses with a head kick.
KillsInWater lands a slapping body shot.
KillsInWater rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ojo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ojo looks to land a combination but KillsInWater avoids it well.
KillsInWater moves in looking to clinch but Ojo pushes him off.
KillsInWater moves out of range of the leg kick from Ojo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ojo. KillsInWater does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ojo throws a hook to the side of KillsInWater's head but KillsInWater sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ojo misses with a looping right.
KillsInWater swinging wildly here.
A head kick from KillsInWater lands but Ojo takes it in his stride. #T3#
KillsInWater on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
KillsInWater scores with a one two! Ojo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
KillsInWater throws a head kick but Ojo moves out of range.
KillsInWater throws a right and a left that both miss.
KillsInWater throws a head kick that misses.
Ojo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ojo blocks a head kick by KillsInWater.
The fight stays on the outside here - KillsInWater looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ojo! But no joy.
Some wild striking there from Ojo.
Ojo scores with a jab.
Ojo swings for the body but KillsInWater moves out of range.
Tor KillsInWater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ojo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
KillsInWater throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ojo throws a hook but KillsInWater avoids it easily.#T4#
KillsInWater displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ojo throws out the jab.
Ojo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
KillsInWater throws a big counter combination but Ojo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
KillsInWater shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ojo eats them both and turns towards KillsInWater to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
KillsInWater throws a head kick but Ojo moves out of range.
KillsInWater lands a two punch combo.
Ojo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ojo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ojo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but KillsInWater circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
KillsInWater forces Ojo back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
KillsInWater breaks from the clinch.
Ojo avoids the head kick by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ojo throws a jab when KillsInWater was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
KillsInWater misses with a head kick.
KillsInWater bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
KillsInWater is looking to clinch but Ojo is avoiding it.
Ojo misses with an uppercut.
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 Tor KillsInWater will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Ojo throws a shot from downtown. KillsInWater moves away and avoids it.
Ojo just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKillsInWater.
Ojo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
KillsInWater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ojo can do to turn this around?
Ojo swats away the attempt to clinch by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater misses with a series of wild punches.
KillsInWater avoids a punch combination nicely.
KillsInWater moves away from the strike by Ojo.
KillsInWater was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
KillsInWater's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and KillsInWater duly obliges.
KillsInWater lands a head kick. Ojo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ojo throws a shot from downtown. KillsInWater moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KillsInWater throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
KillsInWater blocks a head kick by Ojo.
KillsInWater defending well as Ojo loads up on a big left hand.
Ojo avoids the head kick by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ojo counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ojo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Ojo blocks a head kick by KillsInWater.
Ojo looks to land a right hand but KillsInWater moved out of range.
KillsInWater is looking for a counter combo.
KillsInWater steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ojo.
KillsInWater slips a straight right by Ojo.
KillsInWater tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ojo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ojo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but KillsInWater moves away.
KillsInWater scores with a nice strike.
Sloppy strikes from KillsInWater. Those never looked like landing.
KillsInWater tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Ojo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ojo looks to land a left hand but KillsInWater moved out of range nicely.
Ojo takes one on the button.
A head kick misses from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater digs a good body shot into Ojo's ribs.
Ojo looks to land a left hand but KillsInWater moved out of range nicely.
Ojo misses with a wild body shot.
Ojo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Obi Ojo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Ojo looks to land a combination but KillsInWater avoids it well.
Ojo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling KillsInWater to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
KillsInWater moves into the clinch.
KillsInWater throws a punch but it's blocked by Ojo. #BC2#
Ojo breaks the clinch.
#CL#
KillsInWater clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
KillsInWater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
KillsInWater tries to clinch there but Ojo circles away.
Ojo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
KillsInWater wants to clinch.
Ojo thows a left - swing and a miss!
KillsInWater throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ojo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ojo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by KillsInWater.
Ojo throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Ojo blocks a head kick by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ojo throws a head kick that misses.
KillsInWater tries to clinch but Ojo moves away
and Ojo counters with a straight right hand.
Ojo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
KillsInWater tries to clinch up but Ojo circles away and keeps his distance.
KillsInWater lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
KillsInWater rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ojo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ojo wobbles KillsInWater with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Ojo dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts KillsInWater to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Obi Ojo!
Obi Ojo 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.
Tor KillsInWater was interviewed post fight and said 'I Will Kill You'. |
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Event:
SSG 282 Makarov vs Pushkin
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Murzol Gro Ulfimph! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 25 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Gro Ulfimph gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jafar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gro Ulfimph pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jafar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gro Ulfimph drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jafar pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Jafar moves into range and clinches up with Gro Ulfimph.
Jafar wants a takedown.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuri Jafar.
Gro Ulfimph is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jafar is defending well.
Jafar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gro Ulfimph is defending well.
Gro Ulfimph looking for a takedown.
Gro Ulfimph gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jafar.
Jafar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gro Ulfimph gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jafar wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar gets underhooks to prevent Gro Ulfimph's takedown attempt.
Gro Ulfimph stops a takedown attempt from Jafar.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jafar pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Gro Ulfimph lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gro Ulfimph (2) vs (0) Jafar
Gro Ulfimph slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gro Ulfimph continues to stall.
Jafar wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Gro Ulfimph controlling the pace. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph seems to be working for a kimura but Jafar defends the submission attempt.
Gro Ulfimph seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jafar trying to control but Gro Ulfimph postures up.
#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Jafar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gro Ulfimph showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gro Ulfimph wants to control from the top but Jafar keeps moving. #T4#
Gro Ulfimph's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control but Jafar is working from the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jafar is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Gro Ulfimph seems content to control.
Jafar is pressing down on Gro Ulfimph's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T5#
Gro Ulfimph is stalling in the full guard.
Jafar has control of Gro Ulfimph's left arm, preventing Gro Ulfimph from doing any damage. #T6#
Gro Ulfimph content to stall in guard here.
Jafar pulls Gro Ulfimph in close to prevent any damage.
Jafar has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gro Ulfimph has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gro Ulfimph (5) vs (0) Jafar
Jafar is not content to let Gro Ulfimph control the position. #T7#
Gro Ulfimph is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jafar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jafar tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gro Ulfimph (7) vs (0) Jafar
Jafar tries to lock up and control but Gro Ulfimph gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gro Ulfimph controlling the position easily from mount. #T8#
Jafar tries to hold on but Gro Ulfimph postures up.
Jafar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gro Ulfimph is taking a breather. Jafar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jafar won't allow Gro Ulfimph to pass to mount. #T9#
Gro Ulfimph controlling the action here.
Further stalling from Gro Ulfimph.#SUB2#
Jafar has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Gro Ulfimph escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Gro Ulfimph! Score +3 for passing guard: Gro Ulfimph (10) vs (0) Jafar
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T10#
More hug and hope from Gro Ulfimph.
Jafar struggling a bit here.
Jafar is letting Gro Ulfimph control him for a moment. #T11#
Jafar is trying to get back to half guard.
Jafar can't do much from the bottom here.
Jafar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gro Ulfimph wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jafar is trying to escape the position but Gro Ulfimph is controlling the position. #T12##SUB#
Gro Ulfimph looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jafar is trying to improve his position.
Gro Ulfimph controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Gro Ulfimph is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jafar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T13#
Gro Ulfimph controlling the position.
Jafar tries to buck Gro Ulfimph off but Gro Ulfimph is having none of it.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to take a break and control but Jafar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Jafar tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jafar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gro Ulfimph's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jafar wants to control but Gro Ulfimph is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gro Ulfimph takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Nuri Jafar stepped up to the mic, saying 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
HRL69
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Raynard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCoy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from McCoy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raynard cracks McCoy with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raynard. McCoy does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
McCoy gets a double leg takedown into Raynard's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCoy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Raynard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCoy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy stays in close to Raynard's body and controls the position.
Raynard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McCoy looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1##SUB2#
Raynard is looking for a triangle but McCoy pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
McCoy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Raynard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Raynard has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
McCoy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Raynard defends it easily.
McCoy trying to control the position here. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Raynard is looking to advance position but McCoy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
McCoy unloading with bombs!
Raynard is just holding on here. McCoy manages to take his back.
#SUB#
McCoy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Raynard is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by McCoy.
#T3##SUB#
McCoy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Raynard has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from McCoy.
McCoy misses with punches from the back.
McCoy throwing sloppy strikes.
McCoy is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Raynard up.
Raynard breaks McCoy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T4##SUB#
McCoy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Raynard defends it easily.
Raynard won't allow McCoy to sweep him here. #SUB#
McCoy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCoy looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raynard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gillechriosd McCoy dominated that round.
That's time! McCoy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
McCoy throws an off balance right hand
and Raynard counters with a nice low kick that buckles McCoy's knee momentarily.
Nice shot by McCoy.
Raynard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCoy.
McCoy cracks Raynard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Raynard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Raynard's jab looks to have found its range, popping McCoy under the eye.
McCoy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Raynard looks to land a left hand but McCoy moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy misses with a left hand
enabling Raynard to counter with a crisp jab.
McCoy works the jab nicely.
McCoy misses with a looping right.
McCoy misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Jab, jab by McCoy - just one landing.
Raynard lands with a nice body punch.
McCoy throws a jab but it's blocked by Raynard.
McCoy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raynard.
Raynard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A shot to the body from Raynard misses
and McCoy counters with a stiff right hand.
Raynard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCoy avoids a kick to the body.
Raynard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCoy drops his hands momentarily and Raynard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Raynard misses the shot to the body.
Raynard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raynard staying out of range there.#T2#
Raynard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raynard shoots in for a double leg but McCoy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Raynard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCoy closes the distance and clinches up with Raynard, looking for a takedown. McCoy pushes Raynard against the cage but Raynard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Raynard keeps McCoy at a distance using the push kick.
Raynard misses with a jab to the body
and McCoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCoy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCoy throws out a powerful jab.
Marlon Raynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raynard tries to land a front kick but McCoy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McCoy punishes Raynard's body with a nice straight punch.
McCoy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Raynard throws a series of punches but McCoy moves out of range.
Raynard throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McCoy counters with a stiff right hand.
Raynard ducks under a wild hook from McCoy.#T3#
McCoy throws a series of punches but Raynard avoids them all with ease.
Raynard misses with the body kick
and McCoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raynard misses with a double jab.
Raynard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCoy.
Raynard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCoy misses with a hook. Raynard ducked under it nicely.
McCoy misses with a straight right.
Raynard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCoy avoids the body shot from Raynard.
McCoy misses with a lunging right hand
and Raynard counters with a nice body kick.
McCoy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raynard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Raynard throws a right hand that misses
and Raynard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCoy slips a jab from Raynard.#T4#
A swing and a miss from McCoy.
McCoy scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCoy scores with a jab to the jaw.
McCoy throws a hook but Raynard avoids it easily.
McCoy misses with a lunging right hand
and Raynard counters with a nice uppercut.
Raynard throws a leg kick
enabling McCoy to counter with a crisp jab.
Raynard misses with a wild body shot.
Raynard throws a body kick that misses
and McCoy counters with a left and a right that stings Raynard.
McCoy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McCoy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raynard.
McCoy scores with a sloppy right hand. Raynard should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raynard misses with a shot to the body
and McCoy counters with a stiff right hand.
McCoy cracks Raynard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gillechriosd McCoy dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Raynard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCoy. That did some damage!
Raynard jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
McCoy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Raynard's guard.
Gillechriosd McCoy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCoy looking to sit in guard and control but Raynard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Raynard is looking to work some ground and pound but McCoy has wrist control.
Raynard is looking to stand up but McCoy won't let him.
McCoy wants to sweep here but Raynard controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raynard trying to control but McCoy is working from the bottom.
McCoy controls Raynard momentarily but Raynard frees himself. #T1#
McCoy has Raynard pulled in close to control his posture.
Raynard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
McCoy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Raynard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Raynard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McCoy trying to keep a closed guard but Raynard is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Raynard wants to control from the top but McCoy keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCoy stuffs the takedown attempt from Raynard. Raynard gets slowly back to his feet.
A big left from McCoy misses.
Raynard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Raynard misses with a body kick.
McCoy loads up on a big right hand but Raynard slips the punch.#TD#
McCoy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McCoy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McCoy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Raynard is looking for a sweep. McCoy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Raynard is not content to let McCoy control the position.
Gillechriosd McCoy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCoy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marlon Raynard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCoy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McCoy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raynard can do to turn this around?
McCoy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Raynard manages to get to full guard.
McCoy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Raynard working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCoy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gillechriosd McCoy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCoy 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gillechriosd McCoy!
A relieved looking Gillechriosd McCoy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
STRIKE! - MMA 3
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Berge.
Berge throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Deckel wants to counter the offense by Berge and move into the clinch position.
Berge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deckel.
Berge scores with a jab.
Deckel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berge scores with a hook.
Deckel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Deckel ducks under a wild hook from Berge.#TD2#
Deckel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Deckel is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Berge is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Topf Deckel!
After winning the bout, Topf Deckel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Tobias Berge stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's whatever man. I'm gonna go smoke some weed after I get home and forget this ever happened.'. |
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Event:
DMMA 299 Panda vs Ship
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Tatum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tatum connects with the punch.#CUT2#It looks like Kimbo Slaissi has been cut.
Tatum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slaissi was well out of range. Poor timing from Tatum.
Slaissi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tatum. Slaissi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slaissi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tatum has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dredd Tatum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slaissi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tatum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slaissi is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Tatum doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Slaissi crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Slaissi's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dredd Tatum!
A victorious Dredd Tatum thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
STRIKE! - MMA 3
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Draught tries to clinch
and Hart counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hart drops his hands momentarily and Draught takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Draught fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hart on the side of the head.
Draught swings for the body but Hart moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hart misses the target. #CL#
Draught clinches up with Hart and pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hart throws an elbow but misses.
Draught throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Draught lands a nice elbow.
Hart is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Draught swings wildly with an uppercut but Hart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draught has a couple of punches blocked by Hart.
Draught softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hart has a couple of punches blocked by Draught.
Draught lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hart or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hart avoids a wild elbow strike from Draught.
Draught prevents a body shot from Hart.
Still in the clinch, Draught scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Hart blocking some punches.
Draught misses with a punch on the inside.
Draught scores with a shoulder strike.
Draught misses with a hook from the clinch.
Draught working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draught.
Draught prevents a body shot from Hart.
Hart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Draught tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hart stalling in the clinch but Draught improves position.
Draught misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Draught.
A head punch on the inside from Draught fails to land.
Hart blocking some punches.
Draught lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Gaetan Hart has been cut.
Hart taking a breather.
Hart changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Draught fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Draught has closed the distance and engaged Hart in a clinch.
#T2#
Draught makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Draught lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hart.
Draught has a couple of punches blocked by Hart.
Draught misses with an elbow over the top.
Draught swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Draught throws an elbow but it misses.
Draught lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hart.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draught.
Draught misses with a short punch on the inside.
Draught can't get the takedown.
Draught misses with a punch to the body.
Hart is trying to maintain a safe position but Draught gets an underhook and turns Hart into the cage.
Draught tries to throw a body punch but Hart avoids it by throwing Draught back against the cage.
Draught lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Gaetan Hart's cut even more.
Draught misses with a hook from the clinch.
Draught misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Hart tries to circle away but Draught has him pinned against the cage.
Hart blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hart.
Draught blocking some punches.
Draught throws a punch but it's blocked by Hart.
Hart lands an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Carlton Draught has been cut.
Hart misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draught.
Draught misses with some punches.
Hart misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draught.
Hart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hart lands a left hand.
Hart drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4#
Hart avoids the elbow strike from Draught, against the cage.
Draught misses with a short punch on the inside.
Draught goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Draught working aggressively here.
Draught tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Draught blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hart takes an elbow to the forehead.
Draught has a couple of punches blocked by Hart.
Draught blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hart tries to break free but Draught pushes him back against the cage.
Draught misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hart fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hart blocking some punches.
Hart has Draught pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hart.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draught.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draught.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlton Draught dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Hart is looking to land body kicks.
Hart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and Hart releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Draught dives in for a single leg takedown but Hart sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hart tries to throw a body punch but Draught avoids it by throwing Hart back against the cage.
Hart wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Draught throws a punch but it's blocked by Hart.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hart.
Draught working aggressively here.
Hart wants to break the clinch but can't.
Draught swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hart lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Draught or not.
Draught swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Draught has a couple of punches blocked by Hart.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draught misses with some punches.
Draught throws a punch but it's blocked by Hart.
Draught pushes off an throws an elbow but Hart leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Carlton Draught has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hart stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draught. #T1#
Draught working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Draught misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hart working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Draught fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Draught pushes off an throws an elbow but Hart leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Draught tries to throw a body punch but Hart avoids it by throwing Draught back against the cage.
Draught swings wildly with an uppercut but Hart uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draught.
Draught misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Draught tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Draught working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Draught fails to land.
Hart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Draught is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hart can do to turn this around?
Draught is working for takedown but Hart is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch on the inside from Draught fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draught.
Hart blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Draught looking to throw knees to the head but Hart is blocking nicely.
Draught tries to throw a body punch but Hart avoids it by throwing Draught back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hart.
Draught misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hart gets through Draught's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Draught fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hart is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Draught is keeping busy.
Hart wants a takedown but no success here.
Draught misses with a hook to the ribs.
Draught misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Hart to work.
Hart pushes Draught back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Draught lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hart tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hart.
Draught swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Hart has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Draught avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Carlton Draught has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaetan Hart.
Hart swings wildly with an uppercut but Draught uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Draught.
Hart lands an uppercut.
Draught misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Draught creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Draught looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Draught working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draught.
Draught tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Draught misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hart.
Hart misses with a punch on the inside.
Hart blocks an uppercut.
Draught swings wildly with an uppercut but Hart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hart blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Nice body punch from Hart.
Hart trying to stall but Draught improves his position.
Hart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Draught lands with a light punch inside.
Draught has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hart after a bit of a struggle.
Draught cracks Hart with a nice body shot.
Hart is breathing heavily.
Draught lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draught misses with a hook from the clinch.
Draught swings wildly with an uppercut but Hart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draught misses with the head strike.
Draught lands a body shot.
Draught lands a left hand.
Draught has a couple of punches blocked by Hart.
Draught makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Draught lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlton Draught dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hart stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hart wants it to stay on the feet.
Hart takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Draught misses with a body punch
and Hart counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hart swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Draught, as that shot connected.
Hart misses with a straight right.
Hart slips a jab from Draught.
Hart takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Draught lands with a right hand.
Hart fails to land with a series of punches.
Draught misses with a body shot.
Hart throws out a counter right but Draught avoids it with no problem.
Draught connects with a crisp jab.
Draught keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Carlton Draught is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Draught rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hart cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Draught tries to clinch up.
Draught sizes up Hart with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Draught lands a really nice looking cross but Hart seems unphased.
#T1#
Draught lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Draught dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hart misses with a double jab.
Hart throws an overhand right that lands on Draught's shoulder, as Draught tries to avoid the shot.
Hart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hart takes one to the chin there.
Draught lands a glancing blow to the side of Hart's head.#CL#
Draught closes the distance and pushes Hart back into the cage.
Hart is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Draught pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hart has had enough of the clinch but Draught keeps him there for the moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hart stalling in the clinch.
Hart misses with a punch to the body.
Hart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Hart wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Draught.
Hart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Draught.
Hart stalling.
Hart tries to land knees in the clinch but Draught avoids the damage to the body.
Hart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hart drops down looking for an ankle pick but Draught pulls his leg out and moves away.
Carlton Draught has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaetan Hart.
A left lands for Draught.
It looks like Draught has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T3#
Draught paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Draught feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Harts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hart throws a leg kick but Draught checks it.
Draught throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Draught tests Hart's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Hart misses.
A little feinted left hand from Draught on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Draught misses with a body shot.
Hart appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Draught lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hart takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Draught.
Draught scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Draught closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hart quickly recovers to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Draught stalling. #T4#
Draught's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlton Draught showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Draught 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlton Draught!
A very excited looking Carlton Draught made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 271 Makarov vs Hlervu
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Duncan Idaho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gro Ulfimph looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Idaho gets tackled into the cage by Gro Ulfimph. Gro Ulfimph maintains the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Idaho avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Idaho is defending well.#TD#
Idaho pulls guard successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Idaho looking for a guillotine here but Gro Ulfimph defends easily.
#SUB#
Idaho is looking for a triangle but Gro Ulfimph pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idaho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gro Ulfimph is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Idaho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Idaho wants to sweep here but Gro Ulfimph controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB#
Idaho is looking for a triangle here but Gro Ulfimph uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (0) vs (3) Gro Ulfimph
Idaho tries to improve position but can't.
Gro Ulfimph wants to control but Idaho is keeping him busy.
Idaho tries to buck Gro Ulfimph off but Gro Ulfimph is having none of it.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control the position but Idaho is working away. #T2#
Gro Ulfimph might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Idaho haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Idaho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gro Ulfimph wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Idaho gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Idaho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Idaho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Idaho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gro Ulfimph pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Idaho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Idaho is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Idaho with the active half guard here but Gro Ulfimph passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (0) vs (6) Gro Ulfimph
Idaho is looking to regain half guard here but Gro Ulfimph keeps moving and retains side control.
Idaho is trying to work for a sweep but Gro Ulfimph has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Idaho (0) vs (8) Gro Ulfimph
Idaho bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Idaho (2) vs (8) Gro Ulfimph#T4#
Gro Ulfimph trying to keep a closed guard but Idaho is proving a slippery customer.
Idaho passes Gro Ulfimph's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Idaho is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and defends easily.
Gro Ulfimph is looking for a sweep. Idaho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Idaho looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gro Ulfimph tries to roll over but Idaho keeps him under control.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control but Idaho postures up.
#SUB#
Idaho is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Gro Ulfimph is pressing down on Idaho's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Idaho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gro Ulfimph looking for a sweep. Not yet Gro Ulfimph, not yet. #SUB#
Idaho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Idaho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Idaho preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Idaho wants to pass the guard but Gro Ulfimph is keeping the position.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to keep Idaho in close.
Idaho tries to free his leg and advance position but Gro Ulfimph is retaining full guard.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control the position.
Gro Ulfimph looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Idaho wants to pass the guard but Gro Ulfimph is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gro Ulfimph is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Idaho (2) vs (10) Gro Ulfimph#T6#
Gro Ulfimph trying to control but Idaho is working from the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Idaho throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gro Ulfimph escapes and throws Idaho's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (2) vs (13) Gro Ulfimph
Gro Ulfimph trying to control the position but Idaho is working away.
Idaho manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Idaho actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Idaho actively working from the bottom here.
Idaho regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Idaho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gro Ulfimph content to stall in guard here. #T7#
Gro Ulfimph wants to control from the top but Idaho keeps moving. #SUB#
Idaho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gro Ulfimph avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Idaho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Idaho keeping moving, preventing Gro Ulfimph from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Idaho has an active guard here but Gro Ulfimph has managed to pass into half guard.
#T8#
Idaho works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Gro Ulfimph avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Idaho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gro Ulfimph gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gro Ulfimph controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gro Ulfimph's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control but Idaho is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB#
Idaho is looking to cinch up a triangle. Gro Ulfimph throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Idaho's body to avoid the submission. Idaho has instead reached around Gro Ulfimph's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Idaho arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Duncan Idaho!
In defeat, Murzol Gro Ulfimph stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck this shit'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 189
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Wegner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Low gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wegner is nestled in close to Low, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wegner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wegner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Low on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Low tries to get out of the position.
Low keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Low is looking to control Wegner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Low avoid being mounted?
Wegner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Low defending well though.
Low is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wegner 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.
Wegner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wegner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wegner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wegner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Low defending well though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wegner is nestled in close to Low, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Wegner throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Low to regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wegner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wegner is looking to work some ground and pound but Low has wrist control.
Low working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wegner.
Wegner scoring with some ground and pound.
Wegner preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wegner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Low trying to control the position.
Wegner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wegner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wegner landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wegner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Low's head.
Low working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wegner.
Wegner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wegner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wegner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Low. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Low is trying to keep Wegner in close.
#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wegner scoring with some ground and pound.
Wegner scoring with some ground and pound.
Wegner throws a big elbow that misses.
Wegner landing some decent shots from guard.
Wegner postures up in Low's guard and throws a big left but Low blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wegner being controlled here momentarily.
Low looking to control.
Wegner postures up and lands a big shot to Low's brow.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Low is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Low showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Low slips nicely into half guard.
Low is trying to control. Wegner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wegner throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Wegner tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Wegner missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wegner misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Wegner strikes from the bottom but Low passes into mount!
Low blocks Wegner's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Wegner throwing hammer fists to the chest of Low. What's that going to do exactly?
Wegner flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Wegner can't escape the position.
#T4#
Low blocks Wegner's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Wegner flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Wegner is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Wegner throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Wegner flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Low blocks Wegner's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Low working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wegner is squirming around, avoiding Low's attempts to control the action.
Wegner trying to punch from the bottom. They're landing but they're really not going to hurt Low.
Wegner bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wegner throws an elbow that misses. Low uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wegner's guard. Nice move by Low!#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wegner trying to strike off his back.
Wegner throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jorg Wegner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Wegner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wegner throws a shot from downtown. Low moves away and avoids it.
Wegner lands a jab to Low's midsection.
Wegner misses with a right hand #TD#
and Low counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wegner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wegner.
Wegner trying to strike off his back.
Low stopping the sweep attempt from Wegner.
Low advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Low is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Low scoring with punches and elbows.
Wegner strikes from the bottom but Low takes advantage and advances to full mount!#T1#
Low pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Low landing strikes from the mount.#CUT#It looks like Jorg Wegner has been cut.
Wegner is mounted but he's throwing punches.
Low controlling from the full mount.
The referee warns Wegner that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#SUB#
Low working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Low trying to control but Wegner is having none of it.
Low will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wegner is working to get back to half guard.
Dree Low overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Low is landing with some decent strikes but Wegner is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wegner swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #T2#
Low blocks Wegner's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Wegner is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Wegner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wegner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Low working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Low blocks Wegner's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Wegner gets back to half guard.
Wegner flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Low lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wegner throws a strike from the bottom but Low passes into side control!
Wegner is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Low is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Low controlling the pace for now.
Wegner throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Wegner swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #T3#
Wegner chipping away with body shots but they're not going to hurt Low.
Low blocks Wegner's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Low sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wegner swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Wegner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Low sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wegner is trying to escape the mount.
Low sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wegner is desperately trying to improve his position but Low has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Wegner throwing hammer fists to the chest of Low. What's that going to do exactly? #SUB#
Low has control of Wegner's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wegner regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Wegner tries to improve his position but Low has taken his back! Low has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Wegner tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Low pushes Wegner away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dree Low! |
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Event:
HRL63
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Zapina pushes Raynard away with a front kick.
Zapina takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zapina lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#It looks like Marlon Raynard has been cut.
Zapina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raynard.
Sloppy strikes from Raynard. Those never looked like landing.
Zapina slips under a jab.
Raynard avoids the head kick by Zapina.
A bone on bone clash there as Zapina blocks the leg kick.
Raynard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Raynard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Raynard just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromZapina.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Raynard lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zapina has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zapina and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Raynard misses with a few strikes there.
Zapina appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Raynard scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Zapina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raynard.
Zapina is looking to counter with head kicks.
Zapina leaves Raynard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zapina throws a counter high kick but Raynard was just alert enough to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raynard. Zapina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zapina defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Raynard.
Zapina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zapina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raynard.
It looked like Zapina wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Raynard misses.
Zapina looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Raynard throws a series of punches but Zapina avoids them all with ease.
Zapina connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Raynard avoids the head kick by Zapina.
#T2#
Zapina takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Olan Zapina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raynard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zapina's sensitive parts.
Raynard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zapina manages to avoid it.
Zapina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zapina dodges the punch combination from Raynard.
Zapina fires out a quick counter leg kick but Raynard just manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Raynard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zapina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raynard was well out of range. Poor timing from Zapina.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zapina throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Zapina throws a head kick but Raynard moves out of range.
Zapina takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zapina lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Raynard misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Zapina.
Zapina scores with a kick to the body.
Zapina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raynard tries to bum rush Zapina with a series of wild strikes but Zapina uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raynard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zapina swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zapina throws an overhand right that lands on Raynard's shoulder, as Raynard tries to avoid the shot.
Zapina misses with a body kick. #T4#
Raynard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zapina scores with a head kick.
Raynard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zapina keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raynard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zapina throws a head kick that misses.
Zapina does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A jab from Raynard misses.
Raynard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zapina is looking to counter with head kicks.
Zapina lands a high kick!
#CUT#That has opened up Marlon Raynard's cut even more.
Raynard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zapina looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Raynard misses with a body kick.
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 Olan Zapina will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marlon Raynard's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Zapina takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zapina moves out of range as Raynard throws a body kick.
Zapina lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Zapina 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.
Raynard throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Zapina counters with a body kick that stops Raynard in his tracks momentarily.
Raynard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raynard avoids the head kick by Zapina.
Raynard misses with a looping right.
Zapina misses with an attempted mid kick.
Raynard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raynard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zapina misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Zapina throws a sloppy head kick and Raynard moves out of range easily.
Raynard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Raynard just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromZapina.
Raynard avoids the head kick by Zapina.
Zapina drops his hands momentarily and Raynard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Raynard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zapina counters with a head kick.
Raynard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Raynard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zapina circles away quickly and effectively.
Raynard lands a two punch combo.
Raynard cracks Zapina with a good jab.#T2#
Zapina uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raynard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raynard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marlon Raynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raynard. Zapina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zapina throws a quick counter kick to the body but Raynard avoids it.
A head kick by Raynard misses
and Zapina counters with a nice low kick that buckles Raynard's knee momentarily.
Zapina ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raynard blocks a head kick by Zapina.
Zapina steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raynard.
Zapina takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zapina misses with a head kick.
Raynard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Raynard misses with a looping left.#T3#
A jab from Raynard finds it's way through Zapina's defenses.
Raynard tries to clinch but Zapina moves away
and Zapina counters with a head kick.
Raynard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Raynard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Raynard lands a body shot.
Marlon Raynard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raynard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Zapina was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Raynard.
Zapina misses with a left hand
and Raynard counters with a low kick, right behind Zapina 's knee.
Zapina throws a front kick that sends Raynard stumbling back into the cage.
Raynard throws a wild body kick that Zapina sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Raynard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zapina under the eye.
Raynard tries a head kick but it misses.
Zapina jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Zapina lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raynard swings for the body but Zapina moves out of range.
Raynard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zapina is looking to counter punch.
Raynard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Raynard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zapina as he avoids it easily.
Zapina throws a quick counter kick to the body but Raynard avoids it.
Raynard takes a swing at Zapina's ribcage but misses.
Zapina throws a counter high kick but Raynard was just alert enough to avoid it.
Raynard moves away from the strike by Zapina.
Zapina slips a jab and a cross from Raynard.
Zapina throws a counter high kick but Raynard was just alert enough to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marlon Raynard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marlon Raynard's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Zapina displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Raynard.
Zapina throws a counter high kick but Raynard was just alert enough to avoid it.
Zapina thows a body kick. Raynard tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zapina avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zapina looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Zapina misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raynard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raynard avoids the head kick by Zapina.
Raynard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zapina.
Zapina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raynard.
Zapina thinks about countering with a head kick.
A big left from Raynard misses. #T1#
Raynard misses with a looping right.
Raynard misses with an uppercut. Zapina saw that one coming.
Raynard throws a right and a left that Zapina avoids nicely.
Zapina lands with a kick to the temple. Raynard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Crunch! Raynard slams his shin into Zapina's torso.
Zapina steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raynard.
Zapina is looking to counter punch.
Raynard connects with a nice looking jab.
Raynard throws a leg kick but Zapina moved away.
Raynard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raynard throws a right and a left that Zapina avoids nicely. #T2#
Raynard tries to land a front kick but Zapina steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zapina connects with a good right hand that stumbles Raynard. Raynard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zapina lands with a straight right. Raynard didn't see that one coming.#CUT#The cut above Marlon Raynard's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zapina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raynard avoids the head kick by Zapina.
Raynard misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raynard. Zapina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zapina throws a push kick but Raynard slaps the foot to one side.
Raynard ducks under a wild hook from Zapina.
Raynard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zapina was well out of range. Poor timing from Raynard.
Zapina looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T3#
Raynard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Zapina gets tackled into the cage by Raynard. Raynard maintains the clinch.
Zapina is trying to break the clinch but Raynard has him pressed against the cage.
Zapina is trying to push Raynard away but Raynard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Zapina breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raynard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zapina manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zapina is looking to counter punch.
A lazy left from Raynard finds it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zapina.
Raynard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Raynard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raynard just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromZapina.
Raynard misses with a kick to the body.
#T4#
Raynard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zapina bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zapina takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zapina pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zapina keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raynard.
Raynard misses with a shot to the body
and Zapina counters with a head kick. That will keep Raynard thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick from Zapina lands but Raynard takes it in his stride.
Raynard looks to land a right hand but Zapina moved out of range.
Zapina throws a quick counter head kick but Raynard was just out of range.
Zapina throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT#Marlon Raynard's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Zapina walks into a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marlon Raynard.
Well Raynard 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marlon Raynard!
Marlon Raynard really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Shadow Realm Apparel logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
SSG 268 Bar vs Maximus
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Mac Ryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gro Ulfimph pushes Ryan up against the cage in a clinch.
Gro Ulfimph changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ryan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gro Ulfimph swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryan.#TD#
Ryan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gro Ulfimph to the ground. Ryan is now in Gro Ulfimph's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ryan (2) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph
Gro Ulfimph wants to sweep but no luck.
Ryan passes Gro Ulfimph's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gro Ulfimph tries to roll over but Ryan keeps him under control.
Gro Ulfimph trying to get back to full guard but Ryan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (5) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph
Gro Ulfimph is squirming around, avoiding Ryan's attempts to control the action.
Gro Ulfimph is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ryan trying to control the action but Gro Ulfimph is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Gro Ulfimph is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Ryan seems to be working for a kimura but Gro Ulfimph defends the submission attempt.
Gro Ulfimph is looking for a sweep. Ryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ryan is taking a breather. Gro Ulfimph says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gro Ulfimph keeps working.
Ryan controlling the action here.
Gro Ulfimph tries to get to full guard but Ryan has control of the leg. #T2##SUB#
Ryan is looking for a kimura here.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to control Ryan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gro Ulfimph avoid being mounted?
Ryan is pressing down on Gro Ulfimph's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gro Ulfimph is holding on for now.
Ryan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph is in trouble now - Ryan has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (8) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph#T3#
Gro Ulfimph is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Ryan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Ryan is working for a guillotine from mount but Gro Ulfimph frees his head quite easily.
Gro Ulfimph keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gro Ulfimph is squirming around, avoiding Ryan's attempts to control the action.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to improve his position but Ryan isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Gro Ulfimph tries to hold on but Ryan postures up.
Ryan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gro Ulfimph is looking to escape.
Gro Ulfimph working to try and regain half guard.
Gro Ulfimph stops Ryan from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gro Ulfimph manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Ryan is working for a submission of some sort.
Gro Ulfimph is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ryan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ryan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ryan (8) vs (4) Gro Ulfimph#T5##SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph is persistently looking for the submission but Ryan is defending it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan trying to control the hands but Gro Ulfimph won't let him.
Ryan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gro Ulfimph.
Ryan turns into Gro Ulfimph and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (10) vs (4) Gro Ulfimph
Ryan stands and throws Gro Ulfimph's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (13) vs (4) Gro Ulfimph#T6#
Ryan controlling the position from side mount.
Gro Ulfimph is looking for a sweep.
Gro Ulfimph is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ryan trying to control the position but Gro Ulfimph is working away.
Gro Ulfimph seems a little lost for a moment, as Ryan dominates the positioning.
Gro Ulfimph manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ryan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gro Ulfimph keeps working. #SUB#
Ryan is looking for a kimura but Gro Ulfimph is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ryan to get the leverage. #T7#
Ryan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gro Ulfimph knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Ryan has latched onto it... Big trouble! Ryan pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Gro Ulfimph is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Ryan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mac Ryan!
In defeat, Murzol Gro Ulfimph stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck this shit'. |
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Event:
HZN 8 Bollomard v Hendrix
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Morino misses with an uppercut. Redman saw that one coming.
Bobby Morino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morino misses with a looping right.
Redman ducks under a wild hook from Morino.
Morino is looking to clinch but Redman is avoiding it.
Redman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Redman throws a hook to the side of Morino's head but Morino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Redman doesn't seem bothered though.
Redman slips a straight right by Morino.
Morino lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sloppy strikes from Morino. Those never looked like landing.
Redman blocks a jab.
Morino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Redman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Redman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morino.
Morino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morino's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Morino duly obliges.
Redman staying out of range there.
Redman connects with a right hand. Morino shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morino throws out the jab.
Morino slips under a jab.
Morino connects with a good right hand that stumbles Redman. Redman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Redman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Redman has had enough of the clinch but Morino keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Redman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redman wants to take the fight to the mat but Morino manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Morino is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Still in the clinch, Morino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Redman blocking some punches.
Redman lands a body shot.
Morino wants to stall.
Morino working aggressively here.
Morino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morino lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morino.
Redman keeps control of Morino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Morino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Morino works on Redman's body with a couple of short punches.
Morino pressing his opponent against the cage. #T2#
Redman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Morino avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Redman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morino pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stu Redman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morino misses with some punches.
Morino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Morino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morino throws a hook but Redman avoids it easily.
Morino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Redman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Redman attempts a counter takedown but Morino avoids it well and moves away.
Redman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morino.
Morino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Redman.#TD#
Redman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Morino keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morino's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Morino wants to control but Redman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Morino is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Redman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Redman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Morino is trying is best to control the position here.
Morino is looking to control Redman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morino avoid being mounted?
Redman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Morino wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morino is controlling Redman's trapped leg to prevent Redman from advancing to side control.
Redman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Morino trying to hold on to Redman's head to control him but Redman postures up.
Morino makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morino.#T4#
Redman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Redman is looking to work some ground and pound but Morino has wrist control.
Redman works over Morino with some ground and pound from guard.
Morino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Redman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Redman chips away with some ground and pound.
Redman throws a big right hand that misses.
Redman lands a couple of elbows.
Morino is pulling down on Redman's head to control his posture.
Morino tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morino seems keen to control Redman's posture.
Morino is looking to stand up but Redman isn't so interested in that idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Morino dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Morino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redman.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Morino throws a nice looking combination but Redman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Redman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Redman is looking to counter punch.
Morino throws a hook to the side of Redman's head but Redman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Morino smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Redman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morino.
Morino is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Morino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morino misses with a hook. Redman ducked under it nicely.
Morino throws a shot from downtown. Redman moves away and avoids it.
Morino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Redman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Redman looking to score a takedown here. Morino is defending well but Redman drives through and ends up in Morino's guard.
Morino working a defensive guard but Redman passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Redman throwing shots but Morino is blocking nicely.
Redman slips a nice elbow through Morino's hands, connecting with Morino's forehead.
Morino trying to control from the bottom.
Redman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morino defending well though. #T1#
Redman slips a nice elbow through Morino's hands, connecting with Morino's forehead.
Morino is looking to control Redman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morino avoid being mounted?
Redman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Morino wants to get back to his feet.
Morino keeping control of the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morino manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Redman stopping the sweep attempt from Morino.
Redman tries to free his leg and advance position but Morino is retaining full guard.
Redman postures up in Morino's guard and throws a big left but Morino blocks it.
Morino wants to sweep here but Redman controlling him for the moment.
Redman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Redman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Redman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Morino's head.
Morino is trying to control the position but Redman postures up.
Redman wants to pass the guard but Morino is keeping the position.
Redman won't allow Morino to sweep him here.
Redman working some strikes from top position.
Redman won't allow Morino to sweep him here.
Morino keeping moving, preventing Redman from controlling successfully.
Redman throwing strikes but missing.
Redman trying to control but Morino is working from the bottom.
Redman cracks Morino with a solid left hand.
Redman distracts Morino with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Redman postures up.
Redman lands a couple of elbows.
Morino controls Redman momentarily but Redman frees himself.
Redman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stu Redman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Redman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Redman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES2#
Morino has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Redman has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Morino breaks the clinch.
Morino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redman.
#CL#
Redman rushes Morino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Morino.
Morino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Morino throws a head punch that misses. #T4##BC2#
Morino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Redman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morino. Morino circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Redman clinches up with Morino and pushes him back against the cage.
Redman tries to score a body lock takedown but Morino shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Redman goes for a takedown attempt but Morino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Redman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morino misses with a two punch combination.
Redman slips a jab from Morino.
Redman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stu Redman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redman blocks a jab.
A big right from Morino misses.
Redman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morino.
Morino clobbers Redman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Morino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bobby Morino will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Redman slips a jab from Morino.
Redman is looking for a counter combo.
Redman shoots in but Morino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morino clobbers Redman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Morino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Morino tries to sprawl but Redman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Morino makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morino.
Redman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morino wants to stand up but Redman is controlling him.
Redman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morino pulls Redman in close to his closed guard and prevents Redman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Redman is in close to Morino's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Redman trying to control the position from guard on top but Morino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Redman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Redman won't allow Morino to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Redman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Redman lands a couple of elbows.
Redman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Redman is in close to Morino's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Redman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Redman postures up in Morino's guard and throws a big left but Morino blocks it.
Morino wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Redman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Morino is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Redman throwing strikes but missing.
Redman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Morino looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Morino holds on and takes a little breather.
Redman stands and throws Morino's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Morino stops Redman from passing to mount.
Morino can't do much from the bottom here.
Redman landing a few strikes.
Morino tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Redman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Morino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Redman working the head and body with strikes.
Morino is trying to get back to half guard.
Morino has one of Redman's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Morino tries to buck Redman off but Redman is having none of it.
Redman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Redman trying to control the position but Morino is working away.
You can see the frustration on Morino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morino is trying to get back to his feet.#T4#
Redman scores with punches from side control.
Redman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Redman working the body and head with strikes.
Morino is not content to let Redman control the position.
Redman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Morino tries to escape but Redman is in control.
Redman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Morino some visible discomfort.
#ROC#Morino is rocked!
An elbow from Redman crashes against the mat.
Morino is still in real trouble! Can Redman finish him?
Redman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Redman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morino is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The strikes coming from Redman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Stu Redman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby Morino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Morino is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stu Redman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Morino has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bobby Morino! |
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Event:
DMMA 292 Kuomanen vs Thorn 2
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Slaissi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Naranja shoots in and drives through. Slaissi sprawls well.
Naranja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Slaissi as he jumps to the side.
Naranja stuffs the takedown.
Slaissi throws the kick towards the body but Naranja avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Naranja is defended easily by Slaissi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Naranja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slaissi closes the distance and clinches up with Naranja, looking for a takedown. Slaissi pushes Naranja against the cage but Naranja circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi misses with a wild combination.
Slaissi tries to clinch up but Naranja circles away and keeps his distance.
Slaissi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Naranja looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slaissi works Naranja's body with a nice hook.
Luis Naranja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Slaissi throws a head kick but Naranja moves out of range.
Naranja wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Slaissi leaves Naranja with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Slaissi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Naranja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Slaissi is fending him off so far but Naranja persists. Nope, Slaissi circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Slaissi misses.
Naranja throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Slaissi's waist but Slaissi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Naranja off to one side.
Naranja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Slaissi as he jumps to the side.
It seemed like Slaissi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Slaissi. That snapped Naranja's head back.
#CUT2#It looks like Luis Naranja has been cut.
Naranja stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Naranja wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice shot by Slaissi.
Naranja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Slaissi is fending him off so far but Naranja persists. Nope, Slaissi circles away and we're back to standing.#T2#
Naranja ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slaissi scores with the left hand. Naranja knows he should have avoided that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Naranja.
Slaissi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Naranja sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Naranja swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Slaissi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slaissi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slaissi misses with a looping right.
Naranja is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Naranja closes the distance and pushes Slaissi back into the cage.
Slaissi blocks an uppercut.
Slaissi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Naranja blocks an uppercut.
Slaissi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Slaissi manages to break the clinch.
Slaissi throws the left hand but Naranja avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Naranja tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slaissi misses with a hook.#CL#
Naranja closes the distance and pushes Slaissi back into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Slaissi.
Slaissi pushes off an throws an elbow but Naranja leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Slaissi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Naranja lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slaissi backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slaissi.
Naranja lands with a left to the head.
Slaissi misses with the head strike.
Naranja misses with the head strike.
Slaissi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Naranja backwards.
Naranja's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Naranja takes a shot to the head.
Naranja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naranja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Slaissi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Naranja throws a punch but it's blocked by Slaissi.
Naranja throws a head punch that misses.
Slaissi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Slaissi.
Slaissi with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#Luis Naranja's cut is getting worse.
Naranja misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slaissi.
Naranja scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Naranja blocking some punches.
Slaissi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slaissi blocks an uppercut.
Slaissi misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Slaissi.
Naranja blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slaissi.
Slaissi misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Slaissi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luis Naranja's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Slaissi throws a head kick but Naranja moves out of range.
Slaissi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naranja appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Naranja closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Slaissi closes the distance and clinches.
Slaissi blocks an uppercut.
Naranja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slaissi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Naranja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slaissi.
Naranja dodges an elbow strike from Slaissi.
Kimbo Slaissi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Slaissi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Naranja blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Naranja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slaissi throws an overhand right that lands on Naranja's shoulder, as Naranja tries to avoid the shot.
Naranja tries to clinch but Slaissi is having none of it.
Slaissi throws a lazy right hand but Naranja sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1##CL#
Naranja closes the distance and pushes Slaissi back into the cage.
Slaissi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Slaissi blocking some punches.
Slaissi has a couple of punches blocked by Naranja.
#BC2#
Slaissi manages to break the clinch.
Slaissi throws a looping overhand right but Naranja ducks down to avoid it.
Naranja keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slaissi.
Naranja lands a nice hook to Slaissi's body. Slaissi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Slaissi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Naranja lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Naranja misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Slaissi throws a right hand that misses
enabling Naranja to counter with a crisp jab.
Naranja fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2#
A lazy body kick from Slaissi #TD#
and Naranja counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naranja thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Slaissi wants to improve his position but Naranja is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naranja thows a huge punch but Slaissi dodges it nicely.
Slaissi is trying to stand.
Slaissi controlling the position well.
Naranja sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slaissi defending well though.
Slaissi wants to control but Naranja is keeping busy.
Naranja not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Slaissi is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Slaissi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Slaissi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slaissi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Naranja.
Naranja 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.
Slaissi controlling the position.
Naranja in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Naranja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Naranja throwing strikes from guard but Slaissi blocks nicely.
Naranja stopping the sweep attempt from Slaissi.
Naranja in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naranja won't allow Slaissi to sweep him here.
Slaissi is looking to stand up but Naranja isn't so interested in that idea.
Slaissi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Naranja throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Slaissi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slaissi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Naranja manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Naranja looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slaissi trying to control the position from guard on top but Naranja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slaissi throwing strikes but missing.
Slaissi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Naranja wants to sweep but no luck.
Naranja keeping moving, preventing Slaissi from controlling successfully.
Slaissi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Slaissi passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Slaissi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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 Luis Naranja will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luis Naranja's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Slaissi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Naranja.#CL2#
Slaissi darts in and clinches Naranja up against the cage.
Slaissi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Naranja scores with a shot to the side of Slaissi's head. #CUT#It looks like Kimbo Slaissi has been cut.
Slaissi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slaissi misses with a punch on the inside.
Naranja throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Slaissi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slaissi blocks an uppercut.
Slaissi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slaissi blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi gets through Naranja's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Slaissi blocking some punches.
Slaissi scores with a shoulder strike.
Slaissi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slaissi misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Naranja throws a punch but it's blocked by Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slaissi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slaissi.
Slaissi misses with some punches.
Slaissi lands a right hand. #CUT2#Luis Naranja's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Naranja lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Slaissi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Naranja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Naranja throws a head punch that misses.
Naranja misses with some punches.
Naranja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Naranja throws a punch but it's blocked by Slaissi.
Slaissi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slaissi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Slaissi breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Slaissi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slaissi scores with a hook to the body. Naranja takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Slaissi throws the kick towards the body but Naranja avoids it.
Slaissi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naranja.
Naranja changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Slaissi catches Naranja with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Slaissi instigates a clinch.
Naranja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slaissi misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Slaissi fails to land.
Slaissi blocking some punches.
Slaissi blocking some punches.
Slaissi misses with a punch on the inside.
Slaissi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Naranja lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slaissi backwards. #T3##BC2#
Slaissi breaks the clinch.
Slaissi tries a head kick but it misses.
Slaissi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Naranja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slaissi as he avoids it easily.
Naranja walks into a jab.
A head kick misses from Slaissi.
Naranja is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Naranja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Slaissi avoids it really well and circles away.
Slaissi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
Slaissi misses with an uppercut. Naranja saw that one coming.
Naranja goes for a double leg but Slaissi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Slaissi continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Naranja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slaissi misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Slaissi.
Naranja has a couple of punches blocked by Slaissi.
Naranja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Naranja has a couple of punches blocked by Slaissi.
Slaissi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slaissi lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naranja misses with the head strike.
Naranja throws a punch but it's blocked by Slaissi.
A head punch on the inside from Naranja fails to land. #BC2#
Slaissi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimbo Slaissi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Slaissi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimbo Slaissi!
A less than humble Kimbo Slaissi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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