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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SYN 1132 Harris vs. Dariush
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Al Dariush misses with a left hand
and Harris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Edgars Al Dariush has been cut.
Al Dariush fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harris has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harris on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Dariush. Al Dariush obviously looking to wear him down.
Al Dariush thows a leg kick but Harris checks it
and Harris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harris fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Al Dariush pushes Harris up against the cage in a clinch.
Harris working aggressively here.
Al Dariush tries a body shot but Harris blocks it.
#BC2#
Al Dariush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Al Dariush tries to clinch but Harris moves away
letting Harris counter with a right hand. #T1#
Al Dariush takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Dariush was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
Al Dariush ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al Dariush! But no joy.
Al Dariush slips under a jab from Harris.
Al Dariush misses with a wild body shot.
Al Dariush moves out of range of the body kick from Harris.
A countering left hand to the body from Al Dariush misses.
Al Dariush fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harris looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2##CL2#
Al Dariush gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Al Dariush breaks from the clinch.
Harris throws a hook but Al Dariush avoids it easily.
Al Dariush connects with an inside leg kick.
Al Dariush fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harris throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Dariush.
Harris looks to throw the jab but Al Dariush is out of range.
Al Dariush counters with a body kick.#T3#
Harris throws a wild body kick that Al Dariush sees coming a mile off.
No joy there for Harris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Al Dariush flicks out a counter leg kick but Harris steps away.
Harris throws an overhand right that lands on Al Dariush's shoulder, as Al Dariush tries to avoid the shot.
Al Dariush takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harris on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Dariush. Al Dariush obviously looking to wear him down.
Al Dariush takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Harris takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT2#It looks like Raven Harris has been cut.#T4#
Al Dariush misses with a shot to the body
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edgars Al Dariush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Al Dariush.
Harris stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al Dariush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Al Dariush misses
and Harris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Dariush was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
Al Dariush is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Harris with a body shot.
Harris with a hook.
Al Dariush dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harris. That did some damage!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raven Harris dominated that round.
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!#R2#
Al Dariush throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Harris misses with a two punch combination.
Al Dariush follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Al Dariush scores with a leg kick.
Al Dariush misses with a hook. Harris ducked under it nicely.
Harris thinks about countering with a body kick.
Harris misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris throws a shot to the body.
Al Dariush throws a sloppy body shot
and Harris counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Harris.
Harris misses with a straight left.
Al Dariush misses with a leg kick
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Harris.
A low kick lands for Harris.
A clash of legs there as Al Dariush blocks the low kick.
Al Dariush throws out a counter right but Harris avoids it with no problem.
Al Dariush misses with a shot to the body
and Harris counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Al Dariush looks to throw a body kick
letting Harris counter with a right hand.
Al Dariush uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harris.
Al Dariush takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT#That has opened up Edgars Al Dariush's cut even more.
Harris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Al Dariush. That did some damage!
Al Dariush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harris moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Dariush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harris moves away.#T3#
Harris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Harris chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al Dariush throws a nice inside leg kick.
Al Dariush is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Harris rather than just go for the knockout.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Dariush moves away.
Al Dariush missing with a left hand there. Harris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al Dariush tries to close the distance and clinch but Harris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Al Dariush throws a sloppy body shot
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Harris has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al Dariush.
Harris on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Al Dariush is looking to clinch.
Harris appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Al Dariush throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Harris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Dariush is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Harris with a body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A low kick from Al Dariush misses
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris keeps the fight on the outside.
Harris looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raven Harris dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Al Dariush lands a slapping body shot.
Al Dariush throws a lazy body kick
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Dariush wants to clinch.
Harris is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Al Dariush misses with a body kick.
Harris is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Harris darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Harris buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Al Dariush fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Harris.
Harris tries to land a body kick
and Al Dariush counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harris on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Dariush. Al Dariush obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2#
Harris misses with a body kick.
Al Dariush misses with an uppercut
and Harris counters with a low kick, right behind Al Dariush 's knee.
Raven Harris is winning the standup battle so far.
Al Dariush scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al Dariush. That's going to slow Harris down.
Al Dariush takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Dariush misses with a left hand
and Harris counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Al Dariush throws a leg kick but Harris moved away.
Harris throws a shot from downtown. Al Dariush moves away and avoids it.
Al Dariush was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Al Dariush tries to clinch but Harris is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Harris misses the target.
Harris throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Al Dariush on the side of the head.
Harris tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Dariush lands with a straight right. Harris didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Al Dariush misses with a body shot
and Harris counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Al Dariush connects with a single shot there.
Al Dariush throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Al Dariush moves out of range of the leg kick from Harris.
Al Dariush looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Dariush throws a shot from downtown. Harris moves away and avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris throws a head kick that misses.
Al Dariush looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Al Dariush gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harris.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Raven Harris did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
A nice leg kick from Al Dariush, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harris connects with a single shot there.
Al Dariush scores with a body shot.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Dariush moves away.
Harris looks to land a body kick but Al Dariush moved away.
Al Dariush is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Dariush scores with a decent looking hook.
Harris takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#Raven Harris's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Al Dariush uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Al Dariush fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harris looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Al Dariush throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al Dariush walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Harris checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Harris lands with a good body shot.
Al Dariush lands a jab to the head.
#T2#
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Al Dariush moves into range and clinches up with Harris.#BC#
Harris breaks from the clinch.
Harris feints and then cracks Al Dariush's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al Dariush down.
Al Dariush defending well as Harris loads up on a big left hand.
Al Dariush lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Harris throws a leg kick
enabling Al Dariush to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Raven Harris's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T3#
Al Dariush steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Al Dariush is trying to counter with his kicks.
Al Dariush defending well as Harris loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Harris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Al Dariush misses.
Al Dariush scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Al Dariush lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harris doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Al Dariush swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Harris.
Harris connects with a right hand. Al Dariush shakes it off.
Al Dariush lands a nice shot that snaps Harris's head back.
Harris throws a sloppy head kick
and Al Dariush counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#Jeez, Raven Harris's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Crunch! Harris slams his shin into Al Dariush's torso.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris looks to land a right hand but Al Dariush moved out of range.
Al Dariush is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgars Al Dariush dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
A thudding body kick lands there by Harris!
Al Dariush tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harris chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al Dariush can pounce on him.
Harris takes a swing at Al Dariush's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Al Dariush tenderised Harris's leg. Harris is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris avoids a kick to the body.
Harris's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Harris scores with a leg kick.
#T1#
Al Dariush misses with a low kick.
Harris misses the body punch
and Al Dariush makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Al Dariush punishes Harris's body with a nice straight punch.
Harris keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Al Dariush lands with a nice body punch.
Jab from Al Dariush.
Edgars Al Dariush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Harris checks the leg kick.
Harris lunges at Al Dariush with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Al Dariush's hand.
Al Dariush is looking to land body kicks.
Harris was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#KD#
Harris lands a big head kick that sends Al Dariush tumbling to the mat! Harris takes a step backwards and waves Al Dariush back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Al Dariush is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Dariush misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Harris counters with a huge left! Al Dariush is in big trouble! He's backing up but Harris isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Al Dariush from any more damage. A dominating finish by Harris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raven Harris!
Raven Harris retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Raven Harris thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SYN 1132 Harris vs. Dariush
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Hideki blocks a jab.
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Hideki works Morrison's body with a nice hook.
Morrison throws a big shot that misses.
Morrison swings for the body but Hideki moves out of range.
Morrison throws a hook but Hideki avoids it easily.
Hideki misses with a few strikes there.
We've been told by Hideki's head coaches at Worn Leather MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hideki throws out a loose jab but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hideki misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Hideki.
Morrison avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hideki misses the shot to the body.
Morrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Morrison has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hideki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
Morrison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hideki looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hideki with the inside leg kick.
Hideki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hideki loads up on a big right hand but Morrison slips the punch.
Morrison let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Hideki misses with a looping right.
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morrison misses with an uppercut. Hideki saw that one coming.
Hideki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Hideki clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morrison.
Hideki digs a right hand underneath Morrison's ribcage. Morrison let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Morrison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hideki.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morrison.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morrison.
Morrison lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morrison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morrison presses Hideki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Hideki - that landed with a thud.
Hideki misses with the head strike.
Hideki tries to throw a body punch but Morrison avoids it by throwing Hideki back against the cage.
Morrison lands a nice uppercut.
Morrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hideki's elbow.
Morrison goes for a takedown attempt but Hideki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Morrison throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hideki counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hideki throws a good cross that connects.
#CL#
Hideki has managed to clinch.
Morrison blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morrison.
Hideki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Hideki.
Hideki lands with a right to the head.
Morrison is working for takedown but Hideki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Morrison is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nagatsuki Hideki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Morrison.
Morrison tries to work over Hideki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morrison throws a head punch that misses.
Hideki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hideki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morrison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morrison.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morrison.
Hideki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hideki blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Morrison creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Morrison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hideki.
Hideki tries to throw a body punch but Morrison avoids it by throwing Hideki back against the cage. #T3#
Hideki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morrison's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Hideki.
Hideki lands a hook that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hideki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hideki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morrison wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Morrison blocking some punches.
Hideki misses with a punch to the body.
Hideki works on Morrison's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Morrison breaks the clinch.
Morrison misses the jab.
Hideki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morrison throws a jab when Hideki was well out of range.
Hideki ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Hideki looks to land a right hand but Morrison moved out of range.
Hideki works Morrison's body with a nice hook.
Hideki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hideki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hideki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Morrison.
Nice defenses there by Morrison.#T4#
Hideki is looking to chop away at Morrison's legs.
Morrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Morrison misses the target.
Hideki lands a lovely overhand right.
Hideki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morrison stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hideki misses with a leg kick
and Morrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Morrison shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hideki's guard.
Morrison throws a big right hand that misses.
Morrison trying to control but Hideki is working from the bottom.
Hideki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hideki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hideki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nagatsuki Hideki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hideki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Morrison has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hideki throws a leg kick
and Morrison counters with a straight right hand.
Morrison throws a looping overhand right but Hideki ducks down to avoid it.
Hideki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hideki just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison throws a jab but it's blocked by Hideki.
Hideki wants to land a leg kick but Morrison is out of range.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hideki ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Morrison misses with a looping right.
Morrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hideki was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrison.
Hideki avoids the body shot from Morrison.
Hideki feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison looks to land a left hand but Hideki moved out of range nicely.
Morrison drops his hands momentarily and Hideki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hideki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morrison can do to turn this around?
Hideki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hideki thows a leg kick but Morrison checks it
and Morrison counters with a right hand to the body.
Morrison takes a swing at Hideki's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Morrison.#T1#
A big left from Morrison misses.
Morrison throws a nice looking combination but Hideki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morrison throws a hook but Hideki blocks it.
Hideki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hideki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morrison misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Hideki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagatsuki Hideki is winning the standup battle so far.
Hideki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morrison.
Morrison loads up on a big right hand but Hideki slips the punch.
Hideki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Morrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morrison misses with a straight right.
Morrison misses with a hook to the body
and Hideki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hideki with a nice cross.
Morrison moves away from the strike by Hideki.
Hideki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hideki misses with a lunging right hand
and Morrison counters with a stiff right hand.
Morrison connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hideki's hands.
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!
Hideki throws a leg kick but Morrison sees it coming and moves out of range.
Morrison throws a right and a left that Hideki avoids nicely. #T2#
Morrison thuds a left hand into Hideki's body.
Morrison avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morrison wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big right from Morrison misses.
Morrison looks to throw the jab but Hideki is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Morrison misses the target.
Hideki misses with a body shot
letting Morrison counter with a right hand.
Morrison misses with a shot to the body
and Hideki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morrison takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hideki throws a hook to the side of Morrison's head but Morrison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Morrison releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Morrison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Hideki closes the distance and clinches.
Hideki struggles to land a body shot inside as Morrison controls his hands.
Hideki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hideki struggles to land a body shot inside as Morrison controls his hands.
Hideki struggles to land a body shot inside as Morrison controls his hands.
#T3#
Morrison lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hideki.
Still in the clinch, Hideki scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Morrison fails to land.
Hideki blocks a body shot from Morrison.
Morrison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morrison lands a shoulder strike.
Nagatsuki Hideki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Morrison tries to throw a body punch but Hideki avoids it by throwing Morrison back against the cage.
Morrison throws a punch but it's blocked by Hideki.
Morrison has Hideki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hideki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Morrison lands a nice shot to the body.
Hideki lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morrison.
Morrison lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Hideki.
Hideki lands with a short shot to the head.
Morrison lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hideki scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Morrison. #BC2#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morrison takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Hideki moves out of range as Morrison strikes.
Hideki avoids the body shot from Morrison.
A quick step to the side and Hideki tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hideki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hideki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nagatsuki Hideki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hideki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Morrison gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
An inside leg kick lands from Hideki.
Morrison misses with a straight right. #CL#
Hideki rushes Morrison and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Hideki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hideki misses with a wild body shot.
Morrison loads up on a big right hand but Hideki slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hideki misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Morrison counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Morrison.
Hideki is looking to stand up but Morrison isn't so interested in that idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Morrison will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Morrison tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hideki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morrison somewhat.
Hideki throws a good cross that connects.
Morrison connects with a body shot that sends Hideki's belly button to the back.
Morrison throws a lazy uppercut
and Hideki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hideki lands an overhand right.
Hideki slips under a jab from Morrison.
Morrison misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hideki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morrison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hideki.
Morrison misses with a hook.
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hideki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Morrison under the eye.
Hideki cracks Morrison with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Morrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hideki throws out the jab.
Morrison lands with a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Morrison there.
Hideki tries to clinch but Morrison moves away
and Morrison counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hideki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hideki wants to clinch.
Morrison moves out of range of the strikes.
Morrison is looking for the big counter here.
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
Hideki slips under a jab from Morrison.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Hideki is just out of range.
Hideki blocks a jab.
Morrison walks into a stiff left hand from Hideki.
Nagatsuki Hideki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morrison walks into a left hand. #T2#
Hideki wants to land a leg kick but Morrison is out of range.
Hideki cracks Morrison with an open hand slap.
Hideki slips a straight right by Morrison.
Morrison scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hideki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrison moves away.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Hideki.
Hideki connects with a right hand. Morrison shakes it off.
Morrison shoots in but no luck this time.
Morrison moves away from the strike by Hideki.
Hideki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Morrison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hideki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Hideki does it's job there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hideki. That's going to slow Morrison down.
Morrison throws a hook but Hideki avoids it easily.
Hideki blocks a jab.
Hideki throws a leg kick
and Morrison counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Morrison doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hideki sizes up Morrison with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hideki tries to clinch up
and Morrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hideki lands a slapping body shot.
Morrison has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hideki tries to clinch but Morrison moves away
and Morrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hideki throws a wild body kick that Morrison sees coming a mile off.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hideki - that will leave a mark!
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morrison on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hideki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nagatsuki Hideki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Morrison.
Morrison looks to land a combination but Hideki avoids it well.
Hideki tries to clinch but Morrison moves out of range.
Hideki jabs Morrison to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrison swings for the body but Hideki moves out of range.
#T4#
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hideki moves away.
Hideki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Morrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hideki was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrison.
Morrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hideki was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrison.
Hideki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
It looked like Hideki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morrison throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hideki counters with a nice uppercut.
Hideki wants to clinch but Morrison slips to the side
and Morrison counters with a straight right hand.
Morrison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Morrison misses with a shot to the body
and Hideki counters with a nice body shot.
Morrison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hideki misses with a wild body shot.
Hideki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Hideki moves into the clinch.
Morrison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morrison is trying to break the clinch but Hideki has him pressed against the cage.
Morrison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morrison tries a body shot but Hideki blocks it.
Morrison tries to throw a body punch but Hideki avoids it by throwing Morrison back against the cage.
Morrison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hideki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nagatsuki Hideki clearly takes that round.
That's time! Hideki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Good leg kick by Hideki.
Hideki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hideki lands a nice shot that snaps Morrison's head back.
Hideki misses with a low kick.
Hideki throws a front kick aimed at Morrison's knee but Morrison avoids it well.
Hideki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
Morrison keeps the fight on the outside.
Morrison throws an overhand right that lands on Hideki's shoulder, as Hideki tries to avoid the shot.
Morrison throws a poor cross that misses
and Hideki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left lands for Morrison.
Morrison's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hideki connects with a nice looking jab.
A left lands for Hideki.
Morrison walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hideki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morrison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morrison throws a hook but Hideki avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hideki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hideki lands a glancing blow to the side of Morrison's head.#T1#
Hideki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morrison.
Morrison feints the counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Morrison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morrison scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hideki doesn't seem bothered though.
Hideki throws an off balance right hand
and Morrison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hideki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morrison doesn't seem bothered though.
Hideki missing with a left hand there. Morrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hideki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hideki misses the target.
Hideki misses with a hook
letting Morrison counter with a right hand.
Hideki lands a jab to Morrison's midsection.
Hideki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morrison doesn't seem bothered though.
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hideki.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Morrison misses.
Morrison misses with a few strikes there.
Morrison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hideki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Hideki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
Morrison misses with a hook
and Hideki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hideki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison staying out of range there.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Hideki throws a hook but Morrison avoids it easily.
Morrison throws a hook but Hideki blocks it.
As Morrison backs away, Hideki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hideki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hideki staying out of range there.#CL#
Hideki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Morrison misses with a punch on the inside.
Hideki throws a punch but it's blocked by Morrison.
A head punch on the inside from Morrison fails to land.
Morrison has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hideki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hideki lands an uppercut.#T3#
Morrison misses with a punch on the inside.
Morrison tries to break free but Hideki pushes him back against the cage.
Morrison throws a punch but it's blocked by Hideki.
Hideki lands with a left to the head.
Hideki digs a right hand into Morrison's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Morrison's gas tank.
Morrison is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hideki tries to throw a body punch but Morrison avoids it by throwing Hideki back against the cage.
Morrison swings wildly with an uppercut but Hideki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hideki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morrison's efforts to push away.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hideki.
Hideki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Morrison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hideki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hideki blocks an uppercut.
Hideki lands a body shot. #BC#
Hideki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hideki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Morrison misses with a hook. Hideki ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Hideki lets loose with a powerful body kick. Morrison will feel that in the morning.
Hideki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrison.
Hideki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hideki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrison moves away.
Morrison feints the counter takedown.
Hideki wants to clinch up but Morrison keeps it at a distance.
Morrison takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hideki but Hideki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hideki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
Hideki lands with a shot to the body.
Morrison takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hideki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morrison.
Hideki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morrison misses with a two punch combination.
Hideki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Hideki moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nagatsuki Hideki had his way with Frank Morrison in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Morrison slips a straight right by Hideki.
A big right from Morrison misses.
It looked like Hideki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hideki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morrison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hideki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hideki ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Morrison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morrison throws a right hand that Hideki ducks under and follows up with a left that Hideki also avoids with ease.
Hideki throws a big counter combination but Morrison scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hideki is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morrison! But no joy.
Hideki tries to clinch but Morrison is having none of it.
Hideki lands a nice shot to the body.
Morrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hideki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hideki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hideki.
Hideki swings for the body but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hideki. #T1#
Hideki looks for the body kick but Morrison saw that one coming.
Morrison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hideki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hideki throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Morrison crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hideki - the referee stops the clock and Morrison gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hideki. Morrison manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Hideki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hideki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Morrison counters with a nice body shot.
Morrison throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hideki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
Hideki misses with a few strikes there.
Hideki dodges the punch combination from Morrison.
Hideki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morrison throws a body punch but Hideki moves out of range.
Hideki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Morrison misses with a looping right.#T2#
Morrison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hideki counters with a nice leg kick.
Morrison shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Morrison throws a looping overhand right but Hideki ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hideki moves out of range of the strikes.
Morrison shoots in looking for a takedown. Hideki tries to sprawl out of it but Morrison keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hideki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hideki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Morrison misses with a double jab
and Hideki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hideki connects with a body shot.
Hideki tries to clinch but Morrison is having none of it.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Hideki is just out of range.
Hideki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3##CL#
Morrison gets tackled into the cage by Hideki. Hideki maintains the clinch.
Morrison lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hideki misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hideki prevents a body shot from Morrison.
Morrison is trying to break free.
Morrison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morrison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hideki keeps control of Morrison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Frank Morrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morrison is working for takedown but Hideki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hideki misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison blocks a body shot from Hideki.
Hideki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
Morrison misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison lands with a light punch inside.
Morrison blocks an uppercut.
Morrison misses with the head strike.
Hideki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Morrison is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T4#
Good body shot from Hideki.
A short body shot lands from Morrison as the two fighters clinch.
Morrison prevents a body shot from Hideki.
A nice left hand lands by Morrison.
Hideki blocks a body shot from Morrison.
Morrison blocks a body shot from Hideki.
Hideki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morrison gets through Hideki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Morrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice jab there from Hideki.
A shot to the body from Morrison misses
and Hideki counters with an inside leg kick.
Hideki wants to clinch
and Morrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Hideki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morrison swats away the attempt to clinch by Hideki.
Morrison unleashes a big counter combination but Hideki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hideki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nagatsuki Hideki.
I think Hideki 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nagatsuki Hideki!
A victorious Nagatsuki Hideki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Frank Morrison was interviewed post fight and said 'This is no place for cowards'. |
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Event:
SSG 388 Feet vs Chai
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Vadim Morozov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 16 losses; Zurab Nozadzi!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Nozadzi drives through with a takedown into Morozov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morozov (0) vs (2) Nozadzi
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.
Morozov keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully.
Morozov looking for a sweep. Not yet Morozov, not yet.
Morozov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morozov keeping full guard, as Nozadzi tries to pass.
Morozov trying to keep a closed guard but Nozadzi is proving a slippery customer.
My spies in The Forge 👊 inform me that Nozadzi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nozadzi is pushing down on Morozov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morozov is fighting to maintain full guard but Nozadzi has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Morozov is defending against the submission attempts here by Nozadzi.
Nozadzi wants to free his trapped foot but Morozov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Morozov wants to improve his position but Nozadzi is controlling well.
Morozov trying to control from the bottom.
Nozadzi trying to mount his opponent but Morozov defends it.
Morozov is looking for a sweep. Nozadzi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morozov is trying to control but can't.
Nozadzi is looking to take a break and control but Morozov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morozov is trying to maintain the position but Nozadzi is very close to passing his half guard.
Morozov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Morozov is refusing to be controlled, as Nozadzi sits in half guard.
Morozov is doing well to control the position and prevent Nozadzi from advancing to side control.
Morozov continues to stall.
Morozov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nozadzi is working away from the top position though.
Morozov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Morozov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nozadzi is looking to take a break and control but Morozov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Nozadzi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morozov gets back to full guard.
Nozadzi trying to control but Morozov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Morozov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nozadzi pushes down on Morozov's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Nozadzi is trying to work for a kimura but Morozov is defending well.
Morozov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Nozadzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morozov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morozov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nozadzi controls the pace.
Nozadzi trying to control but Morozov is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Morozov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nozadzi defends well.#T5##SUB#
Morozov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nozadzi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nozadzi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Morozov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nozadzi trying to control but Morozov is working from the bottom.
Morozov wants to sweep but no luck.
Morozov trying to keep a closed guard but Nozadzi is proving a slippery customer.
Nozadzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Morozov is retaining full guard. #T6#
Morozov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nozadzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morozov is keeping the position for now.
Morozov keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully.
Morozov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nozadzi 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.
Nozadzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morozov is keeping the position for now.
Morozov controls Nozadzi momentarily but Nozadzi frees himself. #SUB#
Morozov has his foot on Nozadzi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nozadzi works his way back into a safe position though.#T7#
Nozadzi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (0) vs (5) Nozadzi
Nozadzi trying to control the position but Morozov is working away.
Morozov wants to control but Nozadzi postures up.
I wouldn't like to be where Morozov is right now.
Nozadzi trying to control the position but Morozov is working away.
Morozov is trying to improve his position.#T8#
Nozadzi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Nozadzi trying to control the action but Morozov is working from the bottom.
Morozov manages to get back to half guard.
Morozov trying to control here.
#T9#
Morozov manages to get to full guard.
Morozov looking to control.
Nozadzi stands and throws Morozov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (0) vs (8) Nozadzi#SUB2#
Nozadzi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Morozov struggling a bit here.
Morozov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nozadzi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morozov (4) vs (8) Nozadzi#T10#
Nozadzi tries to escape but Morozov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nozadzi breaks Morozov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morozov (4) vs (10) Nozadzi
Morozov is trying to control the position but Nozadzi postures up.
Morozov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morozov (6) vs (10) Nozadzi#SUB#
Morozov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nozadzi gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morozov trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom. #T11#
Nozadzi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morozov (6) vs (12) Nozadzi#SUB2#
Morozov is defending against the submission attempts here by Nozadzi.
Morozov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Morozov actively working from the bottom here.
Morozov won't allow Nozadzi to pass to mount. #T12#
Morozov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Morozov has his foot on Nozadzi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nozadzi works his way back into a safe position though.
Nozadzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morozov is trying to control the position but Nozadzi postures up.
Morozov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morozov (8) vs (12) Nozadzi
Nozadzi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morozov (8) vs (14) Nozadzi
Nozadzi is trying to control. Morozov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Morozov trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morozov is just riding it out for now. Nozadzi eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T13#
Nozadzi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Morozov is staying active underneath Nozadzi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nozadzi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Nozadzi wants to work for an arm triangle but Morozov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Morozov tries to roll over but Nozadzi keeps him under control.
Nozadzi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T14#
Nozadzi trying to control from half guard but Morozov is working away.
Nozadzi content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Morozov trying to hold on to Nozadzi's head to control him but Nozadzi postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morozov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Morozov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nozadzi pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nozadzi wins on points by 14 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Zurab Nozadzi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Testes again
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#CL#
Luz closes the distance and pushes Tzeka back into the cage.#BC#
Luz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tzeka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Luz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzeka tries to clinch up.#T1##CL#
Luz moves into the clinch.#BC#
Luz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ricardo Luz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tzeka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luz swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Luz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Tzeka is looking to break free of the clinch but Luz has double underhooks.
Luz has Tzeka pressed against the cage, preventing Tzeka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've been hearing reports that Luz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tzeka can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Luz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Luz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Luz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Luz 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Ricardo Luz!
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight for Ricardo Luz!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Ricardo Luz!
Ricardo Luz wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Ricardo Luz 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:
SSG 386 Majere vs Maximus
Date: Jan 12, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Vadim Morozov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Duncan Idaho!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Idaho goes for a double leg but Morozov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Morozov continues to drive forward.
Morozov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Idaho sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Morozov gets caught napping as Idaho dives in and scores a takedown. Morozov manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morozov (0) vs (2) Idaho
Morozov keeping moving, preventing Idaho from controlling successfully.
Morozov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Idaho slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Idaho wants to work for an arm triangle but Morozov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Idaho trying to control from half guard but Morozov is working away.
Idaho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morozov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Morozov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morozov is looking for a sweep. Idaho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Idaho controlling the action here.
Idaho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morozov keeps working. #T1#
Morozov is looking to improve his position.
Idaho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morozov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Morozov is trying to maintain the position but Idaho is very close to passing his half guard.
Idaho trying to control the action but Morozov is working from the bottom.
Morozov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Idaho trying to pass the guard but Morozov defending well.
Morozov is trying to control but can't.
Idaho passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (0) vs (5) Idaho
Morozov is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Idaho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morozov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Idaho tries for a kimura but Morozov is defending well.
Idaho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morozov keeps working.
Morozov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Idaho's best efforts.
Morozov is looking to improve his position.
Morozov is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Idaho seems to be working for a kimura but Morozov defends the submission attempt.
Morozov is pressing down on Idaho's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Idaho sitting in guard here, content to control.
Morozov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3##SUB#
Morozov has his foot on Idaho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Idaho works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Morozov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Idaho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Idaho wants to pass the guard but Morozov is keeping the position.
Idaho advances to half guard.
Morozov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morozov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Idaho is working away from the top position though.
Morozov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Idaho looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4##SUB2#
Idaho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morozov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Morozov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Idaho's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Idaho's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morozov (4) vs (5) Idaho
Idaho rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Idaho works his way to full guard. Good work.
Morozov trying to control the position from guard on top but Idaho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Morozov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Idaho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morozov has managed to get both his arms back between Idaho's legs - danger averted.
Morozov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Idaho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T5#
Morozov trying to control but Idaho is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Idaho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morozov defends it easily.
Morozov trying to control but Idaho is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Idaho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morozov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Morozov stands and throws Idaho's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (7) vs (5) Idaho
Idaho is looking for a sweep.
Morozov trying to control the action but Idaho is working from the bottom. #T6#
Idaho is looking to reverse the position.
Idaho manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morozov (7) vs (7) Idaho
Morozov trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Idaho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morozov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Idaho is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morozov defends it well.
Idaho is looking to advance position but Morozov won't allow it. #T7##SUB2#
Idaho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morozov is just riding it out for now. Idaho eventually gives up the hold.
Morozov wants to control but Idaho is keeping busy.
Morozov is not content to let Idaho control the position.
Idaho tries to pass to full mount but Morozov defends it.
Morozov tries to get to full guard but Idaho has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Idaho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morozov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Idaho is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morozov defends it well. #T8#
Morozov is trying to control but can't.
Idaho passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (7) vs (10) Idaho
Morozov gets back to half guard.
Idaho frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (7) vs (13) Idaho
Idaho fails to advance to Morozov's back.
Morozov can't escape the position.
Idaho fails to move to back control.
Morozov can't escape the position.
Morozov regains half guard.
Idaho trying to pass the guard but Morozov defending well.
Morozov wants to get back to full guard.#T9##SUB2#
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.
#SUB#
Morozov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morozov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Idaho's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Idaho's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morozov (11) vs (13) Idaho#SUB#
Morozov is persistently looking for the submission but Idaho is defending it well.
Idaho is in bad spot here.
#T10#
Idaho breaks Morozov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morozov (11) vs (15) Idaho
Idaho passes Morozov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Morozov is looking to control Idaho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morozov avoid being mounted?
Idaho trying to pass the guard but Morozov defending well.
Morozov tries to roll over but Idaho keeps him under control.
Idaho is trying to control. Morozov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Morozov actively working from the bottom here.
Idaho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morozov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Morozov wants to control but Idaho is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Idaho uses his free foot to push down on Morozov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Morozov. Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (11) vs (18) Idaho
Idaho fails to move to back control. #T11#
Morozov controls the position.
Morozov is squirming around, avoiding Idaho's attempts to control the action.
Idaho moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Morozov (11) vs (21) Idaho#SUB2#
Idaho patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Morozov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Morozov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Idaho. #SUB2#
Morozov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Morozov wants to control his opponent's hands but Idaho gets his hands free. #T12##SUB2#
Idaho has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Idaho is trying to stick to Morozov's back but Morozov is turning into Idaho. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Idaho's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Morozov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morozov (13) vs (21) Idaho
Morozov trying to control but Idaho is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Idaho looking for a guillotine here but Morozov defends easily.
Morozov wants to control from the top but Idaho keeps moving.
Morozov pushes down on Idaho's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Idaho gets full guard.#SUB2#
Idaho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morozov trying to control the position from guard on top but Idaho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13##SUB2#
Idaho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morozov is aware though and is defending well.
Morozov wants to control from the top but Idaho keeps moving. #SUB2#
Idaho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Morozov stays in close to Idaho's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Idaho is looking for a triangle but Morozov pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Morozov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Idaho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morozov has managed to get both his arms back between Idaho's legs - danger averted.
Idaho looks winded!#SUB2#
Idaho has his foot on Morozov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morozov works his way back into a safe position though.#T14#
Morozov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Idaho is keeping the position for now.
Morozov passes Idaho's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Morozov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Idaho wants to improve his position but Morozov is controlling well.
Morozov wants to free his trapped foot but Idaho is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Morozov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Idaho sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Morozov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Idaho moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Idaho wins on points by 21 to 13.
After the fight, Duncan Idaho was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
DMMA 384: Rolls v Skolz
Date: Jan 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Salar throws a hook to the side of Soumalainen's head but Soumalainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Salar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Soumalainen.
A head kick by Soumalainen misses
and Salar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Jarko Soumalainen has been cut.
Soumalainen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Soumalainen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Salar misses with a looping right.
Soumalainen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Soumalainen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Salar defends well and Soumalainen ends up having to push Salar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Soumalainen throws a leg kick
and Salar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Soumalainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick by Soumalainen misses
and Salar counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Soumalainen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Soumalainen lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soumalainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Salar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salar looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Salar looking to control.
Soumalainen trying to control but Salar is working from the bottom.
Soumalainen looking to sit in guard and control but Salar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Soumalainen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Salar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Salar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Salar postures up.
Soumalainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salar is one step ahead there. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Salar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Soumalainen working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Soumalainen is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Soumalainen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Salar is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Soumalainen, into his guard. #REVR#
Salar controlling from the top position. #T3#
Soumalainen looking to control.
Salar looking to pass the guard.
Soumalainen wants to control the position but Salar says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Soumalainen is trying to maintain the position but Salar is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Soumalainen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Soumalainen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Soumalainen has his hands on Salar's head, controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Soumalainen trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Salar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Soumalainen's guard.
Soumalainen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Soumalainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Soumalainen keeping moving, preventing Salar from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Del Salar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarko Soumalainen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Salar misses with a wild body shot.
And Soumalainen responds with a good body kick, but Salar manages to step out the way in time.
Salar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Soumalainen.
Salar avoids the head kick by Soumalainen.
Soumalainen fails with the takedown.
Salar throwing a counter right hand but Soumalainen manages to avoid it.
Soumalainen throws a head kick but Salar moves out of range.
Soumalainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Soumalainen thows a leg kick but Salar checks it
letting Salar counter with a right hand.
Soumalainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Soumalainen throws a leg kick but Salar sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soumalainen motions for Salar to come forward. Soumalainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Soumalainen cracks Salar with a good jab.
Soumalainen pushes Salar away with a front kick.
A low kick lands for Soumalainen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Soumalainen. That's going to slow Salar down. #T1#
Soumalainen misses with a kick to the body
and Salar counters with a nice body shot.
Soumalainen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A quick step to the side and Salar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soumalainen misses with a low kick as Salar jumps back.
Soumalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Soumalainen.
Del Salar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarko Soumalainen.
Salar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soumalainen manages to avoid it.
Soumalainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Soumalainen misses its intended target.
Soumalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Soumalainen throws a sloppy head kick and Salar moves out of range easily.
Salar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Salar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Salar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soumalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Salar.
A head kick misses from Soumalainen.
Jarko Soumalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soumalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Salar throwing a counter right hand but Soumalainen manages to avoid it.#T2#
Soumalainen lands a front kick.
Soumalainen throws a leg kick but Salar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Soumalainen throws a lazy right hand but Salar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Salar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Soumalainen.
Salar swings for the body but Soumalainen moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Salar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Salar.
Soumalainen misses with a hook.
Salar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salar. Soumalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soumalainen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Salar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Del Salar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soumalainen misses with a body kick.
Soumalainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Soumalainen lands a leg kick that knocks Salar off balance momentarily.
Soumalainen wants to land a leg kick but Salar is out of range.
Salar looks to score with a jab to the body but Soumalainen is just out of range.
Salar takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T3#
Salar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#KD#
Salar cracks Soumalainen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Soumalainen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Salar finish him?
#ROC#Soumalainen is rocked!
A low kick from Soumalainen is predictable there
and Salar counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Del Salar!
During a confident post fight interview, Del Salar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 235
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Villalobos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
De La Cruz swings for the body but Villalobos moves out of range.
Hernando Villalobos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Villalobos looks to throw the jab but De La Cruz is out of range.
De La Cruz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Villalobos just manages to avoid it.
De La Cruz is looking to chop away at Villalobos's legs.
Villalobos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
De La Cruz blocks a leg kick.
Villalobos throws a leg kick which misses De La Cruz's front leg but catches the back leg as De La Cruz tries to avoid it.
No joy there for Villalobos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Villalobos throws a low kick, looking for De La Cruz's leg but De La Cruz calmly moves out of range.
Villalobos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Villalobos looks to throw the jab but De La Cruz is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villalobos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
De La Cruz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Villalobos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De La Cruz defends well and Villalobos ends up having to push De La Cruz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Villalobos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. De La Cruz is trying to defend but Villalobos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Villalobos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1##SUB#
De La Cruz looking for submissions off his back.
Villalobos trying to control the pace.
Villalobos throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing De La Cruz to regain full guard. #SUB#
De La Cruz is looking for a triangle but Villalobos pushes his legs off easily.
#SU2#
Villalobos stands up from De La Cruz's guard - Villalobos perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Villalobos scores with a takedown into De La Cruz's guard.#T2#
Villalobos has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of De La Cruz is proving hard to escape from.
Villalobos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De La Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De La Cruz looking to control.
Villalobos advances to half guard.
Villalobos is taking a breather. De La Cruz 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.
Villalobos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3##SUB#
De La Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Villalobos pulls his head out easily.
Villalobos wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Villalobos tries to pass to full mount but De La Cruz defends it.
Villalobos tries to stand and escape but De La Cruz is controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Villalobos is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Franco De La Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Villalobos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Villalobos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Villalobos content to stall in guard here.
Villalobos is looking to stand up but De La Cruz won't let him.
Villalobos is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
De La Cruz keeping full guard, as Villalobos tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Villalobos 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.
De La Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hernando Villalobos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Villalobos throws a jab but it's blocked by De La Cruz.
Villalobos throws an overhand right that lands on De La Cruz's shoulder, as De La Cruz tries to avoid the shot.
De La Cruz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Villalobos thuds a left hand into De La Cruz's body.
De La Cruz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Villalobos misses with the combination.
Villalobos falls off balance throwing a combination
and De La Cruz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Cruz misses with an uppercut. Villalobos saw that one coming.
Villalobos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Villalobos's jab looks to have found its range, popping De La Cruz under the eye.
Villalobos throws a looping overhand right but De La Cruz ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Villalobos throws a predictable looking body shot
and De La Cruz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Villalobos's knee momentarily.
Villalobos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De La Cruz counters with a good low kick that Villalobos was not able to check.
Villalobos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Villalobos takes a swing at De La Cruz's ribcage but misses.
De La Cruz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Villalobos.
Villalobos just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDe La Cruz.
De La Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De La Cruz with a nice cross.
De La Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Villalobos.
It appears De La Cruz was looking to counter with a kick there.
De La Cruz drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Villalobos right on the button. Villalobos goes down! De La Cruz follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! De La Cruz gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franco De La Cruz!
Franco De La Cruz thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 383: Abrazos v Redcola
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
A jab from Karacan misses.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Chai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chai misses with a body shot.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai slips a jab from Karacan.
Chai blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Karacan.
Karacan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karacan tests Chai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good shot there by Chai.#T1#
Karacan staying out of range there.
Karacan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
Chai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Karacan slips under a jab from Chai.
Karacan throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Karacan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karacan swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Karacan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karacan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Karacan lands with a shot to the body.
Karacan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chai's hands.
Karacan throws a good cross that connects.
A combination from Chai does no damage.
Karacan throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Karacan is just out of range.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai throws a shot from downtown. Karacan moves away and avoids it.
Chai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chai lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai jabs Karacan right on the nose. Karacan blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Karacan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
As Chai backs off Karacan throws a huge counter combo but Chai manages to avoid it all.
Chai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chai tries to move into range but Karacan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karacan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Karacan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karacan lands a nice shot that snaps Chai's head back.
Karacan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Chai misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Karacan.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.#T4#
Chai takes a swing at Karacan's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Karacan misses.
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Karacan is just out of range.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karacan was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Karacan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karacan lands with an uppercut that bounces Chai off the cage and back into range.#TD#
Chai drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Karacan is looking for a sweep.
Chai passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Karacan!
Karacan is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Enver Karacan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Karacan as he connects with a hook.
Karacan slips a jab from Chai.
Chai misses with a lunging right hand
and Karacan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karacan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karacan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
Karacan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chai. Chai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chai throws a right hand that misses
and Karacan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Chai moves out of range as Karacan strikes.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karacan 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.
Karacan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chai doesn't seem bothered though.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Karacan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai with a nice cross.
Chai avoids the body shot from Karacan.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Enver Karacan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karacan throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karacan misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Karacan misses with an uppercut. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Karacan misses the target.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Karacan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karacan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chai throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT#It looks like Enver Karacan has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karacan ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Karacan throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Jab from Karacan.#T3#
Karacan connects with a body shot.
Chai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chai connects with a single shot there.
Karacan looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Enver Karacan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karacan. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Karacan slips the punch.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Karacan ducks down to avoid it.
A left lands for Karacan.
Chai swings for the body but Karacan moves out of range.
#T4#
Karacan misses with a body shot.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karacan cracks Chai with an open hand slap.
Karacan looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
Chai avoids the body shot from Karacan.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Karacan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai misses with a body shot.
Karacan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enver Karacan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Enver Karacan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Chai misses with a straight right.
Karacan takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Karacan.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karacan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Karacan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Karacan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karacan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karacan blocks a jab.
Karacan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai swings widly with a right hand
and Chai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chai looks to land a left hand but Karacan moved out of range nicely.
Karacan throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Karacan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Karacan.
Chai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chai jabs at Karacan's body.
Karacan cracks a nice hook into Chai's ribs.
Karacan lunges at Chai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chai's hand.
Karacan takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Karacan misses
and Chai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Karacan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Karacan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Chai swinging wildly here.
Chai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Karacan swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chai drops his hands momentarily and Karacan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karacan just misses with a punch to the body.
As Karacan looks to move away, Chai throws a big counter combo but Karacan just gets out of the way.#T3#
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karacan avoids the body shot from Chai.
A nice side step and Karacan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Karacan avoids the body shot from Chai.
Karacan scores with a decent looking hook.
Chai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Karacan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karacan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chai misses with a hook. Karacan ducked under it nicely.
Karacan connects with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Karacan. Those never looked like landing.
Chai tries to counter by clinching up but Karacan breaks away and moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Karacan as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Chai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karacan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Karacan.
Karacan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karacan scores with a hook to the body. Chai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chai defending well as Karacan loads up on a big left hand.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Karacan manages to avoid it.
Karacan's corner calls for a 1-2. Karacan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Karacan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Chai feints and as Karacan raises his hands in defense, Chai changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
T Mustana Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enver Karacan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Karacan 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enver Karacan!
After winning the bout, Enver Karacan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Sunrise 7
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
WonderMan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Keita cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
WonderMan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Keita counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
WonderMan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Keita eats them both and turns towards WonderMan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Keita looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
WonderMan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Keita counters with a good low kick that WonderMan was not able to check.
WonderMan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Keita counters with a nice uppercut.
WonderMan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
WonderMan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Keita 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!
Keita with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
WonderMan throws a combination that misses
and Keita counters with a nice low kick that buckles WonderMan's knee momentarily.
WonderMan looks winded!
WonderMan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#KD#
and Keita counters with a straight right that drops WonderMan on his ass! WonderMan jumps back to his feet. He seems OK to continue so we'll get back to the action.
WonderMan misses with a double jab
and Keita counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Musa Keita!
Musa Keita decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
KTC 185 - Final
Date: Jan 10, 2025 |
#R1#
Nilo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ayax circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nilo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nilo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ayax counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nilo misses with an uppercut
and Ayax counters with a nice leg kick.
Nilo looks to land a right hand but Ayax moved out of range.
Ayax swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nilo counters with a nice uppercut.
Ayax looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big left from Ayax misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nilo tries to clinch but Ayax moves out of range.
Nilo scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Nilo looks to score with a jab to the body but Ayax is just out of range.
Nilo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ayax.
Nilo throws an overhand right that lands on Ayax's shoulder, as Ayax tries to avoid the shot.
Ayax shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nilo throws out a loose jab but Ayax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nilo misses with a looping right.
Nilo connects with a nice looking jab.
Nilo throws an off balance right hand
and Ayax cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Augusto Nilo has been cut.
Ayax looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nilo connects with a body shot that sends Ayax's belly button to the back.
Nilo misses with a left hand
and Ayax cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ayax misses with an uppercut.
Nilo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Nilo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nilo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ayax takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ayax rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nilo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ayax takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nilo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ayax cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ayax takes one on the button.
Nilo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nilo misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Ayax counters with a straight right that drops Nilo on his ass! Nilo jumps back to his feet. He seems OK to continue so we'll get back to the action.
Ayax swings widly with a right hand
and Ayax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Ayax misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Bedri Ayax should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Augusto Nilo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nilo lands with a nice body punch.
Nilo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ayax at a distance.
Ayax thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Nilo takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Ayax breaks from the clinch.
Augusto Nilo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nilo misses with a body punch
and Ayax counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nilo connects with a crisp jab.
Nilo swings widly with a right hand
and Ayax counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ayax looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nilo throws a shot from downtown. Ayax moves away and avoids it.
Ayax misses with a right hand
letting Nilo counter with a right hand. #T1#
Ayax avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ayax throws out a loose jab but Nilo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Nilo misses its target.
A swing and a miss from Nilo.
Ayax throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nilo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nilo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ayax manages to avoid it.
Nilo connects with a body shot that sends Ayax's belly button to the back.
Ayax circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nilo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ayax swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nilo misses with a body punch
and Ayax counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ayax.#T2#
Nilo throws a hook but Ayax blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Ayax misses.
Ayax's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nilo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ayax scrambles back to his feet.
Nilo misses with a left hand
and Ayax counters with a perfect left hook, dropping Nilo to the canvas. He tries to get back up quickly but his equilibrium is all over the place! He's up... he's back down again! There's no need for a count as the referee calls off the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bedri Ayax!
An out of breath Bedri Ayax thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
HFA 33
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Clayton Il misses with a hook. Von Meyer ducked under it nicely.
Von Meyer throws a body punch but Clayton Il moves out of range.
A left lands for Von Meyer.
Clayton Il throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Meyer.
Von Meyer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Clayton Il on the side of the head.
Von Meyer scores with a hook.
Von Meyer takes a swing at Clayton Il's ribcage but misses.
Clayton Il looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Meyer is just out of range.
Clayton Il takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Von Meyer misses with a straight right.
Von Meyer ducks under a wild hook from Clayton Il.
Von Meyer has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Clayton Il is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clayton Il misses with a looping left.
Von Meyer staying out of range there.
Von Meyer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Clayton Il counters with a body kick.
Clayton Il tries to clinch there but Von Meyer circles away.
Clayton Il throws an off balance right hand
and Von Meyer counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Von Meyer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Clayton Il has closed the distance and engaged Von Meyer in a clinch.
Clayton Il tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Meyer's elbow.
Clayton Il fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Meyer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clayton Il backwards.
Von Meyer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Von Meyer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Von Meyer tries a body shot but Clayton Il blocks it.
Nice body punch from Clayton Il.
Von Meyer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Clayton Il.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clayton Il.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Meyer.
Von Meyer misses with the head strike.
Von Meyer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Von Meyer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Von Meyer tries a body shot but Clayton Il blocks it.
I was talking to Clayton Il's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Von Meyer misses with a body punch.
Clayton Il swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Meyer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clayton Il's elbow.
Von Meyer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Von Meyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Von Meyer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clayton Il takes a swing at Von Meyer's ribcage but misses.
Von Meyer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Von Meyer misses with a body shot.
Clayton Il throws an overhand right that lands on Von Meyer's shoulder, as Von Meyer tries to avoid the shot.
Von Meyer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Von Meyer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clayton Il at a distance.
Clayton Il loads up on a big right hand but Von Meyer slips the punch.
Von Meyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clayton Il.
Von Meyer slips under a jab.#T3#
Von Meyer with a nice cross.
Von Meyer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clayton Il.
Von Meyer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Clayton Il ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Meyer moves away.
Von Meyer slips under a jab.
Max Von Meyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clayton Il keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Meyer.
A big left from Clayton Il misses.
Nice takedown defense from Von Meyer. No joy for Clayton Il on that attempt.
Clayton Il swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Von Meyer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Clayton Il throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Meyer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Von Meyer thuds his right hand into Clayton Il's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Von Meyer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clayton Il.
Von Meyer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clayton Il misses with a takedown
and Von Meyer counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Clayton Il. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clayton Il throws a leg kick that is checked
and Von Meyer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Clayton Il misses the target.
Von Meyer throws a counter combo.
Von Meyer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Clayton Il had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
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!
Clayton Il takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Clayton Il swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Meyer swings for the body but Clayton Il moves out of range.
A left lands for Von Meyer.
Clayton Il moves out of range as Von Meyer strikes.
Nice jab there from Von Meyer.
Clayton Il misses with a body shot
and Von Meyer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Von Meyer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Clayton Il rather than just go for the knockout.
Von Meyer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clayton Il takes one to the chin there.
Clayton Il throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Meyer tries to clinch but Clayton Il is having none of it.
Clayton Il tries to counter with a takedown but Von Meyer is quick to defend against it.
Clayton Il misses with a hook
enabling Von Meyer to counter with a crisp jab.
Clayton Il throws an off balance right hand
and Clayton Il takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clayton Il. Von Meyer does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Von Meyer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Von Meyer throws an overhand right that lands on Clayton Il's shoulder, as Clayton Il tries to avoid the shot.
Clayton Il fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Von Meyer avoids it really well and circles away.
Von Meyer looks to land a right hand but Clayton Il moved out of range.
Clayton Il looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Clayton Il misses with a straight left.
A big right from Von Meyer misses.
Von Meyer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Von Meyer tries to clinch up.
Von Meyer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clayton Il swings away with a body shot that misses
and Von Meyer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Von Meyer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Von Meyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clayton Il.
Clayton Il misses the shot to the body.
Von Meyer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
Clayton Il uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Meyer.
Clayton Il connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Clayton Il throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clayton Il slips under a jab.
Clayton Il misses with a shot to the body
and Von Meyer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Von Meyer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Von Meyer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Meyer moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clayton Il. Von Meyer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clayton Il throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clayton Il slips a straight right by Von Meyer.
Von Meyer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Von Meyer checks a low kick from Clayton Il.
A slow jab from Clayton Il misses its intended target.
Von Meyer jabs Clayton Il to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Clayton Il's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Von Meyer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Clayton Il scrambles back to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Von Meyer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Von Meyer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Meyer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clayton Il throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clayton Il darts in looking for a takedown but Von Meyer gets double underhooks and turns Clayton Il into the cage.
Clayton Il prevents a body shot from Von Meyer.
Clayton Il misses with some punches.
Von Meyer swings wildly with an uppercut but Clayton Il uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Meyer can't find room to land a body shot as Clayton Il controls the action.
Clayton Il misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Von Meyer.
Von Meyer is leaning against Clayton Il and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Von Meyer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Von Meyer lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Von Meyer breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Clayton Il pivots, looking for a leg kick but Von Meyer is out of range and Clayton Il settles back down.
Von Meyer lands a nice looking body shot.
Von Meyer connects with a crisp jab.
Clayton Il tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Meyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Clayton Il.
A nice side step and Von Meyer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Von Meyer lands with a nice body punch.
Von Meyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clayton Il tries to move into range but Von Meyer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Von Meyer scores with a shot to the body.
Clayton Il is looking to score with low kicks.
Clayton Il throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Von Meyer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Clayton Il doesn't seem phased though.
Clayton Il misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Meyer.
#CL2#
Von Meyer closes the distance and pushes Clayton Il back into the cage.
Clayton Il blocks a body shot from Von Meyer.
Max Von Meyer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Von Meyer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clayton Il's elbow. #T4##BC2#
Von Meyer manages to break the clinch.
Clayton Il swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Von Meyer connects with a body shot that sends Clayton Il's belly button to the back.
Clayton Il takes a swing at Von Meyer's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Von Meyer. That snapped Clayton Il's head back.
Von Meyer slips a jab from Clayton Il.
Von Meyer misses with a hook.
Von Meyer jabs Clayton Il to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Clayton Il throws an off balance right hand
and Von Meyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clayton Il looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Clayton Il throws an off balance right hand
and Von Meyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clayton Il misses with a hook.
Von Meyer wants to counter with a clinch but Clayton Il pushes him away.
Von Meyer loads up on a big right hand but Clayton Il slips the punch.
Von Meyer works the jab nicely.
Clayton Il tests Von Meyer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Von Meyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Von Meyer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clayton Il.
Clayton Il throws a lazy right hand but Von Meyer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Von Meyer. Beautiful body shot.
Clayton Il misses with a wild body shot.
Von Meyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clayton Il was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Meyer.
Clayton Il misses with a hook to the body
and Von Meyer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Von Meyer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Von Meyer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Clayton Il takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Von Meyer slips a jab from Clayton Il.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clayton Il looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Meyer is just out of range.
Clayton Il takes one to the side of the head.
Von Meyer stuns Clayton Il with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Von Meyer.
Von Meyer throws an off balance right hand
and Clayton Il counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Von Meyer swats away the attempt to clinch by Clayton Il.
Clayton Il thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Meyer throws a counter combo.
Von Meyer misses with a double jab
and Clayton Il cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Von Meyer punishes Clayton Il's body with a nice straight punch.
Clayton Il keeps Von Meyer at a distance using the push kick.
Von Meyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Clayton Il tries to land a front kick but Von Meyer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Meyer! But no joy.
Von Meyer scores with a hook to the body. Clayton Il takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Von Meyer moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Von Meyer manages to break the clinch.
Clayton Il swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Von Meyer gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Von Meyer blocks a body shot from Clayton Il.
Von Meyer lands a left hand.
Clayton Il struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Meyer controls his hands.
Clayton Il lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Meyer tries a body shot but Clayton Il blocks it.
Von Meyer tries to throw a body punch but Clayton Il avoids it by throwing Von Meyer back against the cage.
Von Meyer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Von Meyer breaks the clinch.
Von Meyer lands a really nice looking cross but Clayton Il seems unphased.
Von Meyer throws a lazy right hand but Clayton Il sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Meyer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clayton Il at a distance.
Von Meyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clayton Il manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Clayton Il misses its target.
Jab from Clayton Il.
Von Meyer avoids the body shot from Clayton Il.
Von Meyer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Von Meyer scores with a hook to the body. Clayton Il takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
John Clayton Il has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Von Meyer lands with a nice body punch.
Clayton Il takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Von Meyer lands a right hook to the body.
Clayton Il jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Clayton Il jabs at Von Meyer's body.
Max Von Meyer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clayton Il throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Meyer works Clayton Il's body with a nice hook.
Von Meyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clayton Il is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Clayton Il lands an overhand right.
Von Meyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clayton Il manages to avoid it.
Clayton Il drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Clayton Il throws a right hand that misses
and Von Meyer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clayton Il walks into a stiff left hand from Von Meyer.
Von Meyer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Von Meyer lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Clayton Il misses.
Clayton Il on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Von Meyer lands a slapping body shot.
Clayton Il swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Von Meyer counters with a right hand to the body.
Clayton Il misses with a kick to the body.
Von Meyer scores with a jab to the body.
Von Meyer lands a nice looking body shot.
Clayton Il walks into a straight right hand from Von Meyer.
Clayton Il takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Von Meyer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Meyer lands with a good body shot.
A cross from Von Meyer lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Von Meyer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Von Meyer 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Von Meyer!
A very excited looking Max Von Meyer 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 383 Helvig vs McCain
Date: Dec 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Adriel Orozco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Vadim Morozov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Orozco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morozov tries to avoid it but Orozco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morozov to the ground. Morozov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Morozov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Orozco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morozov avoids it really well and circles away.
Morozov feints the counter takedown.
Orozco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Morozov feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adriel Orozco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orozco fails with a takedown attempt.
Orozco shoots in looking for a takedown but Morozov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Orozco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orozco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morozov defends it nicely.
Orozco dives in for a single leg takedown but Morozov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Morozov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Morozov is trying to pull guard but Orozco has him pressed against the cage.
Morozov tries to pull guard but Orozco won't allow it.
Morozov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Morozov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Morozov keeping full guard, as Orozco tries to pass.
Morozov keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully.
Orozco is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Morozov keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully.
Morozov is controlling Orozco's posture.
Orozco slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Orozco wants to pass the guard but Morozov is keeping the position.#T2#
Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but Morozov 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.
Morozov being controlled here, momentarily.
Orozco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morozov is keeping the position for now.
Morozov keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Morozov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Orozco defends well.
Orozco looking to sit in guard and control but Morozov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orozco (0) vs (2) Morozov
Morozov postures up.
Orozco pulls Morozov in close to prevent any damage.
Morozov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Orozco keeping full guard, as Morozov tries to pass.
Orozco trying to control the position here.
Morozov stays in close to Orozco's body and controls the position.
Morozov looking to pass the guard.
Orozco managing to control the position. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Orozco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Orozco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morozov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morozov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morozov 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.
Orozco wants to control the position but Morozov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Morozov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (0) vs (5) Morozov
Orozco slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Orozco trying to control here.
#T5##SUB2#
Morozov is looking for a kimura but Orozco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morozov to get the leverage.
Orozco is trying to maintain the position but Morozov is very close to passing his half guard.
Morozov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Orozco tries to get to full guard but Morozov has control of the leg.
Orozco is trying to maintain the position but Morozov is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Morozov is looking for a kimura but Orozco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morozov to get the leverage.
Morozov wants to take a breather but Orozco is having none of it.
Orozco trying to control but Morozov postures up.
#T6#
Orozco regains full guard. Nicely done.
Morozov wants to control from the top but Orozco keeps moving.
Orozco controlling the position.
Orozco is trying to control the position but Morozov postures up.
Orozco is controlling Morozov's posture.
Morozov trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom.
Orozco trying to keep a closed guard but Morozov is proving a slippery customer.
#T7##SUB#
Orozco working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Morozov has passed into half guard!
Orozco has his hands clasped together around Morozov's back. He's all about the action.
Morozov passes into side control, despite Orozco's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (0) vs (8) Morozov
Orozco tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Morozov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Orozco (0) vs (10) Morozov
Orozco can't escape the position.
Orozco tries to hold on but Morozov postures up.
Orozco really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8#
Orozco tries to hold on but Morozov pushes him away.
Orozco keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Morozov looking to control but Orozco is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Morozov wants to take Orozco's back but he can't do it this time.
Morozov looking to control but Orozco is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Orozco tries to hold on but Morozov postures up.
Orozco tries to improve his position but instead Morozov has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Orozco (0) vs (13) Morozov
Morozov is hanging on to Orozco's back as he tries to escape.
Morozov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Orozco's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Morozov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Orozco defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Morozov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Orozco defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Orozco trying to control the action but Morozov just sinks the hooks in. #T10#
Morozov controlling well, preventing Orozco from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Morozov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Orozco has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Morozov working for the choke.
Orozco trying to control but not successfully.
Our spies down at at Worn Leather MMA inform us that Morozov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Orozco is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Morozov looking for the RNC. #T11##SUB2#
Morozov working for the choke.
Orozco trying to control the hands but Morozov breaks the grip.
Orozco is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Morozov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
I really don't envy Orozco right now.
#SUB2#
Orozco is trying to roll into a better position but Morozov has get a rear naked choke and Orozco is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vadim Morozov!
Vadim Morozov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
KTC-185 Semi-Final
Date: Dec 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Kezman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kezman takes one to the chin there.
A nice combination there by Ayax.
Kezman blocks the body kick.
A clash of legs there as Kezman blocks the low kick.
Kezman quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ayax avoids the head kick by Kezman.
Ayax scores with a leg kick.
Ayax jabs at Kezman's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ayax. That's going to slow Kezman down.
Ayax misses with a right hand
and Kezman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ayax throws a leg kick which misses Kezman's front leg but catches the back leg as Kezman tries to avoid it.
Ayax looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ayax buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ayax. Kezman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kezman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ayax finds it's way round the side to connect with Kezman's head.
Ayax just misses with a punch to the body.
Kezman is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bedri Ayax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kezman ducks under a wild hook from Ayax.
Ayax takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kezman tries to work over Ayax's front leg with a kick but Ayax checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ayax! But no joy.
Kezman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kezman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ayax can pounce on him.
Kezman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ayax lands with an uppercut that bounces Kezman off the ropes and back into range.
Ayax jabs Kezman right on the nose. Kezman blinks but takes it well.
Ayax fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ayax throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ayax throws out a loose jab but Kezman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ayax throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kezman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kezman moves forwards but Ayax connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Ayax blocks a head kick by Kezman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kezman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ayax throws a leg kick but Kezman moved away.
Ayax looks to score with a jab to the body but Kezman is just out of range.
Kezman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ayax can pounce on him.
Ayax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kezman misses the target.#CL#
Kezman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ayax, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Kezman breaks from the clinch.
Ayax misses with a lunging right hand
and Kezman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ayax with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ayax fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kezman walks into a straight right hand from Ayax.
Ayax keeps Kezman at a distance using the push kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bedri Ayax dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ayax lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kezman's sensitive parts. #CL#
Kezman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kezman lands a hook that snaps the head of Ayax backwards.
Ayax is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kezman is struggling to control the position.
Ayax tries to break the clinch but Kezman is controlling the position.
Kezman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ayax's elbow.
Kezman blocking some punches.
Ayax tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kezman's elbow.
Kezman struggles to land a body shot inside as Ayax controls his hands.
Kezman lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Kezman breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ayax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kezman manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Kezman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kezman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kezman avoids the body shot from Ayax.
Kezman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kezman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kezman throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Ayax throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kezman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ayax scores with a push kick.
Ayax scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice leg kick from Ayax, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL#
Kezman moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Ayax's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kezman.
Kezman misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kezman.
Kezman scores with a shot to the side of Ayax's head.
Kezman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kezman is working Ayax over against the ropes.
Kezman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Kezman scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ayax working hard to break the clinch.
Kezman struggles to land a body shot inside as Ayax controls his hands.
Ayax has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kezman struggles to land a body shot inside as Ayax controls his hands.
Ayax wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2##BC#
Kezman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kezman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ayax fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ayax scores with a decent looking hook.
Kezman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ayax can pounce on him.
Kezman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kezman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ayax!
Ayax lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Ayax.
Kezman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kezman throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ayax avoids it.
Ayax throws a right and a left that Kezman avoids nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bedri Ayax showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Kezman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kezman takes one to the chin there.
Ayax scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kezman in his tracks.
Ayax defending well as Kezman loads up on a big left hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Kezman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A big right from Ayax misses.
Ayax looks to score with a jab to the body but Kezman is just out of range.
Kezman throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ayax.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Ayax, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ayax works Kezman's body with a nice hook.
A jab lands there for Ayax.
Ayax looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And Kezman counters with a quick kick to the body but Ayax blocks it.#T1#
Ayax misses with a looping left.
Ayax cracks Kezman with a good jab.
Ayax throws a body shot but no joy.
Ayax ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kezman moves away.
Ayax looks to throw the jab but Kezman is out of range.
Kezman thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ayax uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ayax scores with a punch to the head.
Ayax throws a body shot but no joy.
Kezman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Ayax there.
Ayax throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Ayax throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Ayax.#T2#
Ayax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ayax jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ayax listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ayax scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ayax throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ayax throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ayax fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kezman on the side of the head.
Ayax looks to throw a body kick
and Kezman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ayax throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ayax misses with a shot to the body
and Kezman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ayax takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ayax connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bedri Ayax really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Nice body punch from Ayax.
Ayax lands a jab.
Ayax tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kezman was well out of range. Poor timing from Ayax.
Ayax digs a good hook to Kezman's body.
Ayax throws a body punch but Kezman moves out of range.
Ayax scores with a decent looking hook.
Ayax scores with a sloppy right hand. Kezman should have avoided that one.
Ayax connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ayax throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD#
and Kezman counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Ayax onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Ayax tries to keep at a distance but Kezman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kezman lands a hook that snaps the head of Ayax backwards.
Kezman throws a head punch that misses.
Kezman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ayax's elbow. #T1#
Kezman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ayax looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ayax tries to circle away but Kezman has him pinned against the ropes.
Kezman stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Kezman manages to break the clinch.
Ayax lands with a nice body kick.
Ayax throws a lazy right hand but Kezman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kezman tries to clinch there but Ayax circles away.
Bedri Ayax seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kezman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ayax turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ayax throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ayax connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice body punch from Ayax.
An inside leg kick lands from Ayax. #T2#
Ayax pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ayax feints and then cracks Kezman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kezman down.
Ayax listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ayax connects with the punch.
Ayax lands a right hook to the body.
Kezman avoids a punch combination nicely.
A leg kick checked by Kezman.
Kezman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Kezman has closed the distance and engaged Ayax in a clinch.
Ayax is trying to push Kezman away but Kezman has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Ayax breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kush Kezman takes the final round due to the solitary knockdown.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Ayax looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ayax attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Ayax - just one landing.
Kush Kezman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ayax with a nice calf kick.
Ayax throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ayax scores with a jab to the head.
Kezman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kezman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kezman missing with a left hand there. Ayax was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ayax lands a glancing blow to the side of Kezman's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ayax throws a leg kick
and Kezman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ayax throws a body shot but no joy.
Ayax buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kezman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ayax.
Kezman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Kezman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ayax pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ayax lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kezman. Ayax does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ayax scoring well with a low kick there.
Ayax throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kezman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice jab there from Ayax.
Ayax scores with a hook.
Ayax falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kezman counters with a straight right hand.
Ayax thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
That kick from Ayax tenderised Kezman's leg. Kezman is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Kezman has closed the distance and engaged Ayax in a clinch.
Ayax tries to break free but Kezman pushes him back against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Ayax's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ayax has a couple of punches blocked by Kezman.
Kezman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ayax wants to break free but Kezman has control.
Ayax misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kezman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kush Kezman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Kezman.
Kezman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kezman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kezman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ayax wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kezman lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kezman.
Kezman lands a body shot.
Ayax is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kezman.#ROC#Ayax is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bedri Ayax.
I've got Ayax 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 47:48
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 47:48
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 46:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bedri Ayax!
During a confident post fight interview, Bedri Ayax thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SYN 1122 Rose vs. Drago
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Bekzod looks to throw the jab but Hideki is out of range.
Bekzod moves out of range of the strikes.
Bekzod scores with a jab. Hideki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hideki wants to clinch.
Bekzod throws a body kick that misses.
Hideki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bekzod throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hideki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bekzod checks a low kick from Hideki.
Bekzod with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hideki misses with a left hand
and Bekzod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bekzod wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Hideki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hideki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bekzod counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hideki misses with a jab to the body
and Bekzod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hideki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hideki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bekzod throws a body punch but Hideki moves out of range.
Hideki throws out a powerful jab.
Hideki lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bekzod takes a step back to recover.
Bekzod misses with a straight left.
Hideki throws a shot to the body.
Hideki scoring well with a low kick there.
Hideki misses with a lunging right hand
and Bekzod connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bekzod bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hideki misses the body punch
letting Bekzod counter with a right hand.
Hideki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hideki misses with an uppercut
and Hideki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hideki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bekzod takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hideki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bekzod in his tracks.
Hideki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hideki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bekzod.
Hideki looks to score with a jab to the body but Bekzod is just out of range.
Hideki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Hideki misses.
And Bekzod responds with a good body kick, but Hideki manages to step out the way in time.#T3#
Hideki throws a poor cross that misses
and Bekzod counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hideki misses with a looping left.
Bekzod gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hideki.
Hideki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hideki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Hideki tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Bekzod misses.
Bekzod connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheers as Hideki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bekzod doesn't seem phased though.
Hideki blocks a head kick by Bekzod.
Bekzod throws a looping overhand right but Hideki ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Hideki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hideki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bekzod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hideki throws out the jab. #T4##CL#
Bekzod gets tackled into the cage by Hideki. Hideki maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hideki prevents a body shot from Bekzod.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bekzod.
Bekzod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bekzod.
Hideki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Bekzod.
Hideki misses with a punch to the body.
Hideki misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Hideki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bekzod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hideki moves away.
Hideki avoids the body shot from Bekzod.
Hideki throws a combination that misses
letting Bekzod counter with a right hand.
Hideki misses with a hook
and Bekzod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hideki moves forwards but Bekzod connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bekzod throws a lazy uppercut
and Hideki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Azad Bekzod dominated that round.
That's time! Hideki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hideki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bekzod lands with a good body shot.
Bekzod misses with a wild body shot.
Hideki misses with a wild body shot.
Bekzod misses with a left hand
enabling Hideki to counter with a crisp jab.
Bekzod has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hideki misses with a hook
and Bekzod counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hideki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bekzod moves out of range as Hideki throws a body kick.
Nice cross by Hideki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bekzod stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hideki scores with a shot to the body.
Hideki defending well as Bekzod loads up on a big left hand.
Hideki loads up on a big right hand but Bekzod slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Bekzod misses.#T1#
Hideki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bekzod counters with a stiff right hand.
Nagatsuki Hideki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bekzod doesn't manage to clinch there - Hideki circles away.
It looked like Hideki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bekzod's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hideki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bekzod scrambles back to his feet.
Bekzod lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hideki misses with a hook.
Bekzod looks to land a right hand but Hideki moved out of range.
Hideki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Bekzod misses.
Hideki misses with a wild body shot.
Bekzod scores with a sloppy right hand. Hideki should have avoided that one.
Bekzod circles away from the clinch attempt#KD2#
and Bekzod counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hideki! Bekzod lets Hideki back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Hideki is rocked!#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!#CL2#
Bekzod moves into the clinch.
Bekzod lands an uppercut.
Hideki swings wildly with an uppercut but Bekzod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hideki can't find room to land a body shot as Bekzod controls the action.
Bekzod throws a head punch that misses.
Bekzod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hideki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bekzod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hideki's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hideki.
Bekzod lands a nice shot to the body.
Bekzod gets through Hideki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bekzod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bekzod misses with a punch on the inside.
Hideki can't find room to land a body shot as Bekzod controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hideki.
Hideki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bekzod backwards.
Hideki tries to throw a body punch but Bekzod avoids it by throwing Hideki back against the cage.
Bekzod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Hideki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hideki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hideki prevents a body shot from Bekzod. #BC#
Hideki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bekzod on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hideki throws a right hand that Bekzod ducks under and follows up with a left that Bekzod also avoids with ease.
Bekzod raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice body kick there by Bekzod.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hideki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hideki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Azad Bekzod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hideki wants to clinch.
Bekzod moves in looking to clinch but Hideki pushes him off.
A left lands for Hideki.
Bekzod lands a nice shot to the body.
#T4#
Hideki looks to throw a body kick
letting Bekzod counter with a right hand.
Bekzod ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bekzod lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Hideki does it's job there.
Hideki just misses with a punch to the body.
Hideki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hideki circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Hideki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bekzod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hideki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hideki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Azad Bekzod seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bekzod misses with a punch to the body.
Hideki working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Azad Bekzod showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Hideki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bekzod misses with a looping left.
Bekzod wants to clinch.
Hideki missing with a left hand there. Bekzod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the liver by Bekzod. Beautiful body shot.
Donk. Bekzod catches Hideki right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bekzod crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hideki - the referee stops the clock and Bekzod gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hideki. Bekzod manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hideki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bekzod counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bekzod takes one to the side of the head.
Hideki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Hideki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hideki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Hideki finds it's way through Bekzod's defenses.
Hideki looks to score with a jab to the body but Bekzod is just out of range.
Bekzod walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bekzod slips a jab from Hideki.
Bekzod defending well as Hideki loads up on a big left hand.
Bekzod scores with a nice head shot.
Hideki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bekzod avoids the head kick by Hideki.
Bekzod dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hideki throws a lazy body kick
and Bekzod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#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!
Hideki throws a lazy body kick
and Hideki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bekzod circles away from the clinch attempt#KD2#
and Bekzod counters with a nice right hand that sends Hideki toppling to the canvas! Hideki scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bekzod finish him?!
Oh Hideki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hideki swings widly with a right hand
and Bekzod scores with a counter punch that sends Hideki to the canvas! Bekzod smells blood - he's punishing Hideki with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Hideki has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Azad Bekzod!
Our winner, Azad Bekzod, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
DMMA 379
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Karjalainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Al Dariush on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Al Dariush scores with the left hand. Karjalainen knows he should have avoided that one.
Al Dariush throws a jab when Karjalainen was well out of range.
Al Dariush with a nice cross.
Karjalainen missing with a left hand there. Al Dariush was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karjalainen looks to throw the jab but Al Dariush is out of range. #CL#
Al Dariush gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Al Dariush blocks the elbow strike.
Karjalainen throws a head punch that misses.
We've been informed that Karjalainen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A short uppercut from Karjalainen.
Al Dariush misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al Dariush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karjalainen's elbow.
Karjalainen stalling the fight.
Karjalainen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karjalainen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Karjalainen prevents a body shot from Al Dariush.
Karjalainen tries to land knees in the clinch but Al Dariush avoids the damage to the body.
Karjalainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Karjalainen.
Al Dariush is breathing heavily.
Al Dariush tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Karjalainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Al Dariush can't find room to land a body shot as Karjalainen controls the action.
Karjalainen leaning against his opponent.
Al Dariush lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karjalainen backwards.
Karjalainen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karjalainen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Al Dariush avoids it.
Al Dariush misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Al Dariush.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Karjalainen.
Al Dariush works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Al Dariush digs a right hand underneath Karjalainen's ribcage. Karjalainen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karjalainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karjalainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karjalainen looking to throw knees to the head but Al Dariush is blocking nicely.
Karjalainen misses with a knee to the head.
Al Dariush swings wildly with an uppercut but Karjalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karjalainen misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Karjalainen is trying to stall.
Al Dariush blocks an elbow strike.
Karjalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karjalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Dariush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Dariush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karjalainen's elbow.
Al Dariush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al Dariush lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karjalainen.
The referee calls for Karjalainen to work.
A nice right hand lands inside from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush pushes Karjalainen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Al Dariush lands a body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Al Dariush lands with a short shot to the head.
Al Dariush lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Karjalainen looking to stall.
Al Dariush doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Dariush throws a punch but it's blocked by Karjalainen.
Al Dariush misses with the head strike.
Al Dariush misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karjalainen's elbow.
Al Dariush tries to throw a body punch but Karjalainen avoids it by throwing Al Dariush back against the cage.
A short left from Karjalainen.
Al Dariush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karjalainen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush lands a hook that snaps the head of Karjalainen backwards.
Al Dariush blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karjalainen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Al Dariush scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karjalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karjalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karjalainen takes a shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Karl Karjalainen has been cut.#T4#
Al Dariush misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karjalainen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Al Dariush throws a head punch that misses.
Al Dariush is leaning against Karjalainen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Al Dariush can't find room to land a body shot as Karjalainen controls the action.
Karjalainen misses with a knee strike.
Karjalainen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Karjalainen lands with a right to the head.
Al Dariush scores with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Al Dariush misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al Dariush pushes Karjalainen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Karjalainen scores with a shot to the side of Al Dariush's head.
Nice body punch from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Al Dariush is leaning against Karjalainen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Al Dariush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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 Edgars Al Dariush will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karl Karjalainen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Al Dariush fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karjalainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Al Dariush.
Al Dariush fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karjalainen.
Al Dariush with the inside leg kick.
Al Dariush slips under a jab.
Karjalainen throws a right hand that misses
and Al Dariush counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Al Dariush getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Al Dariush wants to clinch but Karjalainen slips to the side
enabling Karjalainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Dariush lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karjalainen's sensitive parts.
Karjalainen moves in looking to clinch but Al Dariush pushes him off.
Karjalainen scores with a jab. Al Dariush acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Al Dariush keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karjalainen.
Al Dariush tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karjalainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Karjalainen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Al Dariush paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karjalainen misses the jab.
Al Dariush swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Al Dariush avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karjalainen looks to throw the jab but Al Dariush is out of range.
Al Dariush lands a glancing blow to the side of Karjalainen's head.#T1#
Al Dariush is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karjalainen loads up on a big right hand but Al Dariush slips the punch.
Al Dariush smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Al Dariush wants to clinch up but Karjalainen keeps it at a distance.
Edgars Al Dariush is winning the standup battle so far.
Karjalainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Dariush counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Dariush moves out of range as Karjalainen strikes.
Karjalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karjalainen misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Karjalainen.
A big left from Karjalainen misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Al Dariush!
A solid body kick from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karjalainen's head backwards.
Al Dariush uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karjalainen.
Al Dariush avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Dariush avoids the head kick by Karjalainen.
A nice leg kick from Al Dariush, right into the meat of the thigh.
#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!
Al Dariush with a nice cross.
Al Dariush lands with a nice body kick.
Al Dariush is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Al Dariush closes the distance and clinches.
Karjalainen blocking some punches.
Karjalainen is trying to stall.
Karjalainen is trying to break free.
Karjalainen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Karjalainen tries to land a knee to the head but Al Dariush blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karjalainen.
Al Dariush misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karjalainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karjalainen lands a left hand.
Karjalainen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen misses with the head strike.
Al Dariush lands with a right to the head.
Karjalainen working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Karjalainen breaks from the clinch.
Karjalainen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Al Dariush looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karjalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Al Dariush clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karjalainen throws an elbow but misses.
Karjalainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karjalainen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Al Dariush backwards.
Karjalainen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Al Dariush is keeping busy.
Al Dariush throws a punch but it's blocked by Karjalainen.
A nice left hand lands by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karjalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Karjalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al Dariush swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karjalainen blocks a body shot from Al Dariush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Dariush cracks Karjalainen with a nice body shot.
Knees to the body from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karjalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karjalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karjalainen blocks a body shot from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush has a couple of punches blocked by Karjalainen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al Dariush.
Al Dariush swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karjalainen lands with a light punch inside.
Al Dariush avoiding damage as Karjalainen throws knees to the body.
Al Dariush tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al Dariush misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Edgars Al Dariush will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karl Karjalainen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Al Dariush comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Al Dariush blocks a jab.
Al Dariush slips under a jab.
Karjalainen moves out of range as Al Dariush throws a body kick.
Karjalainen misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Karjalainen misses the target.
Al Dariush chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al Dariush lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Karjalainen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL#
Al Dariush has closed the distance and engaged Karjalainen in a clinch.
Al Dariush misses with the head strike.
Karjalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karjalainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen tries a knee to the head but Al Dariush blocks it.
Karjalainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karjalainen stalling in the clinch but Al Dariush improves position.
Al Dariush blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Al Dariush blocking some punches.
Karjalainen prevents a body shot from Al Dariush. #T1#
Al Dariush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al Dariush avoiding damage as Karjalainen throws knees to the body.
Karjalainen lands with a short shot to the head.
Al Dariush misses with a punch on the inside.
Al Dariush tries to throw a body punch but Karjalainen avoids it by throwing Al Dariush back against the cage.
Al Dariush misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karjalainen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Al Dariush misses with a body punch.
Al Dariush tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Al Dariush as the two fighters clinch.
Karjalainen has Al Dariush pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Dariush.
Karjalainen prevents a body shot from Al Dariush.
A nice left hand lands by Al Dariush.
Karjalainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karjalainen blocks a body shot from Al Dariush. #T2#
Karjalainen misses with the head strike.
Karjalainen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Al Dariush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karl Karjalainen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Al Dariush lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karjalainen leaning against his opponent.
Al Dariush pushes Karjalainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karjalainen misses with some punches.
Al Dariush throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karjalainens head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karjalainen trying to stall but Al Dariush improves his position.
Karjalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al Dariush.
Al Dariush lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karjalainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Dariush blocking some punches.
Karjalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karjalainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Dariush scores with a shoulder strike.
Karjalainen can't find room to land a body shot as Al Dariush controls the action.
Al Dariush tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Al Dariush on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karjalainen working aggressively here.
Karjalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al Dariush lands a shot to the body.
Al Dariush lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Al Dariush fails to land.
Al Dariush lands a nice shot to the body.
Al Dariush can't find room to land a body shot as Karjalainen controls the action.
Nice body punch from Al Dariush - that landed with a thud.
Al Dariush throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Al Dariush lands a left hand.
A short right from Al Dariush on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Al Dariush as the two fighters clinch.
Al Dariush lands a hook to the side of the head.
Al Dariush makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Al Dariush scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Al Dariush scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Al Dariush.
#T4#
Al Dariush throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karjalainens head.
Al Dariush lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karjalainen backwards.
Al Dariush lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Al Dariush scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Al Dariush lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karjalainen working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Al Dariush.
Karjalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Al Dariush.
Good body shot from Al Dariush.
A short body shot lands from Al Dariush as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Al Dariush as the two fighters clinch.
Al Dariush lands with a left to the head. #ROC#Karjalainen is rocked!
Karjalainen blocks a body shot from Al Dariush.
Karjalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Al Dariush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al Dariush gets through Karjalainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Al Dariush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgars Al Dariush clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Karjalainen's cut.
That's time! Al Dariush's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4##CL#
Karjalainen tries to keep at a distance but Al Dariush has taken the fight into the clinch.
Al Dariush avoids the elbow strike from Karjalainen, against the cage.
Al Dariush misses with a punch on the inside.
Al Dariush lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karjalainen backwards.
Al Dariush stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Al Dariush lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karjalainen or not.
Al Dariush misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Al Dariush lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Al Dariush fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Dariush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al Dariush.
Karjalainen is still on wobbly legs! Can Al Dariush finish him?
Al Dariush lands with a right to the head.
Karjalainen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Karjalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karjalainen seems to have recovered his senses.
Still in the clinch, Al Dariush scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Karjalainen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Al Dariush avoids it.
Karjalainen trying to stall but Al Dariush improves his position.
Al Dariush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al Dariush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karjalainen's elbow.
Al Dariush on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Karjalainen.
Al Dariush scores with a shoulder strike.
Al Dariush lands a body shot.
Al Dariush working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Al Dariush misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karjalainen blocks a body shot from Al Dariush.
Karjalainen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Al Dariush is defending well for now.
Karjalainen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Al Dariush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karjalainen trying to land knees to the body.
Karjalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karjalainen stalling in the clinch but Al Dariush improves position. #T2#
Al Dariush scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karjalainen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Karjalainen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Al Dariush creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Dariush is working Karjalainen over against the cage.
Al Dariush lands a body punch in the clinch.
Al Dariush throws a punch but it's blocked by Karjalainen.
Al Dariush doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Dariush throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karjalainens head.
A shot in the inside from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush misses with a punch to the body.
Al Dariush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karjalainen can do to turn this around?
A left hand lands to the body for Al Dariush.
Al Dariush lands with a left to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Karl Karjalainen's cut even more.
Al Dariush fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karjalainen tries a knee to the head but Al Dariush blocks it.
Karjalainen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Al Dariush lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3#
Al Dariush makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush lands with a light punch inside.
Al Dariush misses with a body punch.
Karjalainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Al Dariush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al Dariush struggles to land a body shot inside as Karjalainen controls his hands.
Al Dariush lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karjalainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karjalainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Al Dariush backwards.
Karjalainen blocks an uppercut.
Al Dariush makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Al Dariush misses with a punch on the inside.
Al Dariush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karjalainen's elbow.
Karjalainen trying to land knees to the body.
Al Dariush working aggressively here.
Al Dariush misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Al Dariush misses with the head strike.
Al Dariush swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Al Dariush lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Al Dariush blocks the elbow strike.
Al Dariush tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al Dariush managing to block the knees to the body from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Dariush lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Al Dariush can't find room to land a body shot as Karjalainen controls the action.
Karjalainen blocking some punches.
Al Dariush scores with a shoulder strike.
Al Dariush gets through Karjalainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Al Dariush tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Al Dariush.
Karjalainen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Al Dariush throws a punch but it's blocked by Karjalainen.
Al Dariush misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgars Al Dariush had his way with Karl Karjalainen in that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Karjalainen's cut.
That's time! Al Dariush's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5##CL2#
Karjalainen moves into the clinch successfully.
Karl Karjalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karjalainen pushes Al Dariush back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Al Dariush tries to throw a body punch but Karjalainen avoids it by throwing Al Dariush back against the cage.
Al Dariush misses with a body punch.
Al Dariush on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karjalainen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Edgars Al Dariush has been cut.
Al Dariush misses with a punch on the inside.
Al Dariush misses with some punches.
Al Dariush takes a knee right on the jaw!
Karjalainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Al Dariush backwards.
Karjalainen blocking some punches.
Al Dariush avoids a wild elbow strike from Karjalainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Al Dariush struggles to land a body shot inside as Karjalainen controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Karjalainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Al Dariush backwards.
Al Dariush doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Dariush throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Al Dariush blocking some punches.
Karjalainen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karjalainen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Al Dariush's defenses.
Al Dariush lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karjalainen misses with the head strike.
Karjalainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Al Dariush backwards.
Al Dariush misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Karjalainen.
Al Dariush avoids a wild elbow strike from Karjalainen.
Al Dariush struggles to land a body shot inside as Karjalainen controls his hands.
Karjalainen can't find room to land a body shot as Al Dariush controls the action.
Al Dariush tries a body shot but Karjalainen blocks it.
Al Dariush misses with some punches.
Karjalainen avoiding damage.
Al Dariush misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karjalainen blocks a body shot from Al Dariush. #T2#
Karjalainen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Al Dariush in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Karjalainen lands a good knee to the midsection. Al Dariush won't want to take too many of those.
Karjalainen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Dariush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karjalainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karjalainen.
Al Dariush struggles to land a body shot inside as Karjalainen controls his hands.
Karjalainen misses with a body punch.
Al Dariush tries to work over Karjalainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Come on Karjalainen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Karjalainen blocks a body shot from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karjalainen throws an elbow but misses.
Karjalainen scores with a shot to the side of Al Dariush's head.
Karjalainen prevents a body shot from Al Dariush.
Karjalainen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Al Dariush is defending well for now.#T3#
Al Dariush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al Dariush scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karjalainen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Karjalainen scores with a shoulder strike.
Karjalainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al Dariush avoiding damage as Karjalainen throws knees to the body.
Karjalainen controlling the action here for a moment.
Al Dariush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karjalainen is trying to break the clinch but Al Dariush has him pressed against the cage.
Karjalainen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Al Dariush up against the cage.
Al Dariush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al Dariush misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Al Dariush makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karjalainen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Al Dariush blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Dariush is leaning against Karjalainen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Al Dariush lands with a left to the head.
Karjalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Al Dariush.
Karjalainen has had enough of the clinch but Al Dariush keeps him there for the moment.
Karjalainen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Al Dariush is defending well for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Dariush blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karjalainen pushes off an throws an elbow but Al Dariush leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Al Dariush lands a left hand.
Al Dariush misses with a body punch.
Al Dariush misses with a punch to the body.
Al Dariush blocks a body shot from Karjalainen.
Al Dariush lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Al Dariush scores with a hook to the body.
Al Dariush lands with a left to the head.
Al Dariush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karjalainen's elbow.
A short uppercut from Al Dariush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Karjalainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Al Dariush has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:46
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgars Al Dariush!
Edgars Al Dariush retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Edgars Al Dariush 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:
KTC-185 QTR FINAL
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Van Manhoef looks to throw the jab but Ayax is out of range.
Ayax swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ayax clobbers Van Manhoef with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A swing and a miss from Van Manhoef.
Ayax looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Manhoef tries to clinch but Ayax moves away
and Ayax cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Manhoef missing with a left hand there. Ayax was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Melvin Van Manhoef seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ayax uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Manhoef.
Ayax unleashes a big counter combination but Van Manhoef bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Van Manhoef throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ayax.
Van Manhoef definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Van Manhoef misses with a wild combination.
Van Manhoef fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ayax manages to avoid it.
Van Manhoef misses with a body shot.
Ayax is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Manhoef cracks Ayax with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Van Manhoef with the inside leg kick.
Van Manhoef throws a body punch but Ayax moves out of range.
Ayax thinks about the counter body kick.
Van Manhoef swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ayax counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ayax feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van Manhoefs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Van Manhoef misses with a jab to the body
and Ayax counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
A punch combination from Van Manhoef misses.
Van Manhoef moves in looking to clinch but Ayax pushes him off.
Van Manhoef misses with a body punch
and Ayax counters with a body kick.
Van Manhoef is breathing heavily.
Van Manhoef tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Manhoef on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ayax. Ayax obviously looking to wear him down.
Ayax slips a straight right by Van Manhoef.
Ayax moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Van Manhoef forces Ayax back against the ropes and clinches.
Van Manhoef tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ayax's elbow.
Van Manhoef keeps control of Ayax as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ayax lands with a left to the head.
Van Manhoef misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Manhoef doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ayax wants to break the clinch but can't.
Van Manhoef throws a punch but it's blocked by Ayax.
Ayax has had enough of the clinch but Van Manhoef keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Ayax breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Ayax on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Van Manhoef with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Manhoef throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Manhoef scores with a shot to the body.
Van Manhoef tries to clinch
and Ayax counters with a nice kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Manhoef looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Manhoef swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Manhoef closes the distance but Ayax moves to the side #KD2#
and Ayax counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Van Manhoef on his ass! Van Manhoef wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!#CL#
Van Manhoef closes the distance and pushes Ayax back into the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Manhoef has Ayax pressed against the ropes, preventing Ayax from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Van Manhoef tries to work over Ayax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Ayax's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Manhoef is looking to wear down Ayax with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Van Manhoef ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ayax moves away.
Ayax tries a quick counter leg kick but Van Manhoef is wise to it.
Van Manhoef throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ayax sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Bedri Ayax should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Van Manhoef misses with a body shot.
Van Manhoef lands a jab to Ayax's midsection.
Van Manhoef just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Manhoef misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ayax.
Van Manhoef looks to throw the jab but Ayax is out of range.
Ayax doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Van Manhoef has managed to clinch.
Ayax tries to throw a body punch but Van Manhoef avoids it by throwing Ayax back against the ropes. #BC2#
Ayax breaks from the clinch.
Ayax scores with a leg kick.
Van Manhoef misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Van Manhoef finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ayax ducks right into an uppercut from Van Manhoef.
Van Manhoef attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Van Manhoef ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Manhoef throws a hook but Ayax avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Manhoef.
#T1#
Ayax throws a lazy right hand but Van Manhoef sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Manhoef closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Van Manhoef misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ayax.
Ayax thinks about the counter body kick.
Van Manhoef takes a swing at Ayax's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Van Manhoef.
Van Manhoef throws a body punch but Ayax moves out of range.
Van Manhoef swings widly with a right hand
and Ayax counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ayax connects with a jab.
Van Manhoef swings for the body but Ayax moves out of range.
Van Manhoef fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ayax manages to avoid it.
Van Manhoef ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ayax moves away.
Ayax will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Manhoef tries to clinch but Ayax is having none of it.
Ayax throws out a counter right but Van Manhoef avoids it with no problem.
Van Manhoef lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Manhoef. Ayax does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Manhoef throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Manhoef misses with an uppercut.
And Ayax responds with a good body kick, but Van Manhoef manages to step out the way in time.
Van Manhoef tries to move into range but Ayax moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Van Manhoef swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Ayax to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Van Manhoef is rocked!
Ayax circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Van Manhoef tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Ayax wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bedri Ayax!
A victorious Bedri Ayax 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:
KTC-185 QTR FINAL
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Keita on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Campos looks to land a left hand but Keita moved out of range nicely.
Campos sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Campos takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Campos misses with an uppercut
and Keita connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Campos misses with a low kick.
Campos misses with a double jab.
Keita keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Campos.
Campos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Campos ducks right into an uppercut from Keita.
Campos throws a looping overhand right but Keita ducks down to avoid it.
Keita swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Keita throws an off balance right hand
and Campos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keita throws a hook but Campos blocks it.
Campos lands with a cross.
Keita avoids the head kick by Campos.
Keita throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Campos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Keita moves forwards but Campos connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Keita throws a quick inside leg kick.
Campos takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Keita thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Campos if he has to take too many more of those.
Campos throws a jab but it's blocked by Keita.
Keita moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Keita scoring well with a low kick there.
Keita throws a front kick that sends Campos stumbling back into the ropes.
The fighters circling - Keita throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Campos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keita.
Campos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Keita.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Keita.
Campos takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keita scoring well with a low kick there.
Campos misses with a straight left. #T2#
Keita with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Campos throws a shot from downtown. Keita moves away and avoids it.
A cross from Keita lands.
Campos lands a nice shot that snaps Keita's head back.
Campos works over Keita's head and body with a nice combination.
Keita bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Campos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Keita on the side of the head.
Keita lands with a nice body kick.
Campos walks into a straight right hand from Keita.
Campos misses with a double jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Keita.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Keita.
Good exchange - Campos coming out on top.
Campos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Campos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Keita counters with a nice body kick.
Keita misses with a lunging right hand
and Campos counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Musa Keita will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Keita turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Campos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keita explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Campos is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Keita connects with an inside leg kick.
Keita throws a hook but Campos avoids it easily.
Keita bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Keita throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keita blocks a head kick by Campos.
Keita looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Campos throws an overhand right that lands on Keita's shoulder, as Keita tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Keita was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Musa Keita seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keita chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keita pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Campos lands with a straight right. Keita didn't see that one coming.
Keita delivers a nice body kick.
Campos misses with a hook
and Keita counters with a good low kick that Campos was not able to check.
Campos tries to bum rush Keita with a series of wild strikes but Keita uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Campos moves away from the strike by Keita.
Campos misses with an uppercut.
Keita thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Campos if he has to take too many more of those.
Campos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Campos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Campos misses with a hook.
Campos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Keita. Campos shrugs it off though.
No joy there for Campos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keita connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Keita bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A low kick from Campos is predictable there
letting Keita counter with a right hand.
Campos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keita.
Campos will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Keita takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keita throws the kick towards the body but Campos avoids it.
Nice cross by Campos.#T2#
Keita moves away from the strike by Campos.
Keita feints a counter leg kick.
Campos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keita takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Campos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Keita thinks about the counter body kick.
Campos lands a nice shot that snaps Keita's head back.
Campos on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Keita steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Campos.
Keita throws a right hand that misses
and Campos counters with a straight right hand.
Campos misses with a right hand
and Keita counters with a nice leg kick.
Keita moves out of range of the body kick from Campos.
Keita only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Campos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Keita turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keita takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Keita lands with a straight right. Campos didn't see that one coming.
Campos throws a hook to the side of Keita's head but Keita sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Musa Keita 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Campos misses with a looping right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keita.
Campos scores with a shot to the body.
Campos drops his hands momentarily and Keita takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Keita. That's going to slow Campos down.
Keita swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Campos.
Campos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keita.
Campos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Campos missing with a left hand there. Keita was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keita throws a looping overhand right but Campos ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Campos misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Keita. That's going to slow Campos down.
Keita fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Campos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Keita connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Campos throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Keita throws a right hand that misses
and Campos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keita misses with an uppercut. Campos saw that one coming.
Campos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Campos misses with a wild body shot.
Campos throws a looping overhand right but Keita ducks down to avoid it.
Campos lands with an uppercut that bounces Keita off the ropes and back into range.
Keita with the inside leg kick.
Campos on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Campos connects with a looping right hand.
Campos throws a series of punches but Keita moves out of range.
Keita slips under a jab.
Keita throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A slow jab from Campos misses its intended target.
Campos ducks under a wild hook from Keita.
Campos throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Keita. That's going to slow Campos down.
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!
Keita throws out a loose jab but Campos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keita uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Campos.
Keita throws a good cross that connects.
Keita chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Campos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Good shot there by Campos.
Campos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keita.
Keita lands with a thumping leg kick.
Campos throws a shot from downtown. Keita moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Keita was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Campos throws a looping overhand right but Keita ducks down to avoid it.
Keita fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Campos.
Keita tries to land a front kick but Campos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ezequiel Campos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Campos looks to throw the jab but Keita is out of range.
Campos throws a sloppy head kick and Keita moves out of range easily.
Keita thinks about the counter body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Musa Keita.
Well Keita 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musa Keita!
A victorious Musa Keita 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:
DMMA 378
Date: Dec 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Goat misses with an uppercut
and Hideki counters with a nice uppercut.
Hideki checks the leg kick.
Hideki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goat was well out of range. Poor timing from Hideki.
Hideki looks to score with a jab to the body but Goat is just out of range.
Goat lands a nice looking body shot.
Goat moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Goat misses the target.
Hideki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hideki throws a poor cross that misses
and Goat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hideki.
Hideki thuds a left hand into Goat's body.
Hideki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goat. Goat obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from Hideki tenderised Goat's leg. Goat is trying to keep his angry face on.
Goat ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hideki looks to throw a body kick
and Goat counters with a stiff right hand.
Hideki misses with a body punch
enabling Goat to counter with a crisp jab.
Goat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Goat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hideki jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hideki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goat makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hideki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goat manages to avoid it.
Hideki throws a leg kick
and Goat counters with a nice uppercut.
Goat throws a shot from downtown. Hideki moves away and avoids it.
Hideki throws a lazy uppercut
and Goat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goat throws a hook but Hideki blocks it.
Hideki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hideki throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Goat to counter with a crisp jab.
Hideki staying out of range there.
Hideki throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Goat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goat throws a lazy right hand but Hideki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goat lands with an overhand left.
Hideki slips a jab from Goat.
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!
Hideki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Hideki throws a looping overhand right but Goat ducks down to avoid it.
Goat follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hideki scores with a decent looking hook.
Hideki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goat.
Goat throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hideki lands with a good body shot.
Hideki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Goat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hideki misses with a body kick.
Goat throws out a counter right but Hideki avoids it with no problem.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hideki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Goat - the referee stops the clock and Hideki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Goat. Hideki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hideki throws a sloppy head kick and Goat moves out of range easily.
Hideki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goat throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Goat throws a hook but Hideki blocks it.
Hideki tries to land a front kick but Goat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hideki misses with an uppercut
and Goat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hideki swings widly with a right hand
and Goat counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Goat jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hideki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goat's head backwards.
Hideki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goat.
Goat scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goat throws an off balance right hand
and Hideki counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Goat is rocked!
Hideki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Hideki does no damage.
Goat throws a leg kick which misses Hideki's front leg but catches the back leg as Hideki tries to avoid it.
Goat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hideki.
Goat is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hideki had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goat.
Goat connects with a solid leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hideki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hideki throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Goat misses.
Hideki throws a front kick aimed at Goat's knee but Goat avoids it well. #T4#
Hideki misses with a straight left.
Hideki slips under a jab from Goat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goat tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Hideki misses the target.
Goat digs a good hook to Hideki's body.
Goat lands a body shot.
Hideki connects with a right hand. Goat shakes it off.
That kick from Goat tenderised Hideki's leg. Hideki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hideki moves out of range as Goat strikes.
Goat throws a jab but it's blocked by Hideki.
Hideki throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Goat counter with a right hand.
Hideki misses with a hook
and Goat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hideki is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hideki. Goat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hideki looks to throw a body kick
and Goat counters with a body kick that stops Hideki in his tracks momentarily.
Hideki misses with a kick to the body
and Goat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billi Goat dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Goat looks to score with a jab to the body but Hideki is just out of range.
Hideki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Goat slips a jab from Hideki.
Hideki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hideki misses with a hook
and Goat counters with a nice uppercut.
Hideki misses with a straight left.
Goat is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Donk. Goat catches Hideki right on the button with a cross.
A lazy left from Goat finds it's target.
A good leg kick by Goat.
The fighters circling - Goat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hideki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goat.
Goat swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goat.
Goat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hideki.
Hideki fakes the leg kick and cracks Goat in the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hideki slips a jab from Goat.
Hideki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goat counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Goat throws a poor cross that misses
and Hideki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hideki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Goat there.
Goat takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hideki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hideki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hideki throws a lazy body kick
and Goat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hideki blocks a jab.
A low kick from Hideki misses
and Goat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hideki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goat.
Hideki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goat can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hideki misses with the body kick
and Hideki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hideki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Goat scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hideki throws a lazy body kick
and Goat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Goat finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Goat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hideki just misses with a punch to the body.
Hideki ducks under a wild hook from Goat.
Hideki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goat scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hideki doesn't seem bothered though.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hideki might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Goat looks to land a left hand but Hideki moved out of range nicely.
Hideki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Goat throws a lazy uppercut
and Hideki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hideki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That kick from Goat tenderised Hideki's leg. Hideki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Goat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hideki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hideki misses with a straight left.
Hideki throws a poor cross that misses
and Goat counters with an outside leg kick.
#T3#
Goat throws a shot from downtown. Hideki moves away and avoids it.
Goat connects with a right hand. Hideki shakes it off.
Goat misses with a looping right.
Hideki throws a hook to the side of Goat's head but Goat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goat scores with a jab. Hideki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Goat misses with an uppercut. Hideki saw that one coming.
Goat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy body kick from Hideki
and Goat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goat swings widly with a right hand
letting Hideki counter with a right hand.
A solid body kick from Hideki.
Good standup being displayed there by Hideki as he connects with a hook.
Goat is still on wobbly legs! Can Hideki finish him?
Hideki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Hideki cracks Goat with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hideki has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Goat to stand back up!
Hideki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goat.
Hideki throws a body shot but no joy.
Goat flicks out a counter leg kick but Hideki steps away.#T4#
Goat connects with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hideki.
Goat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hideki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goat. Goat obviously looking to wear him down.
Hideki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Goat seems to have recovered his senses.
Billi Goat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hideki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Hideki misses the target.
Goat lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hideki's sensitive parts.
Hideki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goat has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hideki throws a poor cross that misses
and Goat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Goat.#CL#
Hideki closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Goat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hideki throws a body kick that misses
and Goat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billi Goat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Goat staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Goat misses the target.
Goat defending well as Hideki loads up on a big left hand.
Goat tries to land a leg kick but Hideki saw it coming and moves away.
Hideki throws an off balance right hand
and Goat counters with a straight right hand.
Goat shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hideki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goat.
Hideki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hideki throws a looping overhand right but Goat ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Goat misses.
Hideki misses with a hook to the body
and Hideki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hideki ducks right into an uppercut from Goat.
Hideki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goat moves away.
Hideki misses with a hook to the body
and Hideki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hideki throws an overhand right that lands on Goat's shoulder, as Goat tries to avoid the shot.
Goat drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Goat moves out of range of the body kick from Hideki.
Hideki blocks the body kick.
Hideki looks to throw a body kick
and Goat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goat thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hideki if he has to take too many more of those.
Hideki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Goat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hideki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goat.
Goat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goat defending well as Hideki loads up on a big left hand.
Hideki tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Goat counter with a right hand.
Hideki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hideki slips under a jab.
A good leg kick by Goat.
Hideki throws a body shot but no joy.
Goat lands a front kick.#T2#
Goat lands with a nice body punch.
Hideki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goat doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goat throws a shot from downtown. Hideki moves away and avoids it.
Goat throws a lazy uppercut
letting Hideki counter with a right hand.
Hideki throws a series of strikes that have Goat backpedaling.
Goat takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hideki checks a low kick from Goat.
Goat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Goat.
Goat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Hideki blocks the leg kick.
#CL#
Hideki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Goat, pushing him back against the cage.
Hideki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hideki prevents a body shot from Goat.
Hideki misses with a body punch.
#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Hideki's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Goat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goat throws a big shot that misses.
Goat throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hideki wants to clinch.
Hideki misses with a hook
enabling Goat to counter with a crisp jab.
Hideki throws a push kick but Goat slaps the foot to one side.
Goat connects with a body shot.
Hideki jabs at Goat's body.
Hideki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hideki will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The fighters circling - Goat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goat throws a lazy body kick
and Hideki counters with a nice body kick.
Goat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Hideki throws a wild body kick that Goat sees coming a mile off.
Goat takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Goat avoids the head kick by Hideki.
Both fighters circling a little - Goat finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goat lands a nice hook to Hideki's body. Hideki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hideki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Goat misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hideki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hideki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goat now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hideki throws a lazy uppercut
and Goat counters with a stiff right hand.
Hideki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hideki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hideki throws the left hand but Goat avoids the punch easily.
Hideki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Goat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hideki was well out of range. Poor timing from Goat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billi Goat really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Goat throws a shot from downtown. Hideki moves away and avoids it.
Goat throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hideki finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Goat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hideki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hideki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goat throws out the jab.
Goat takes a swing at Hideki's ribcage but misses.
Goat throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hideki counters with a nice uppercut.
Hideki staying out of range there.
Hideki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Hideki drives through and clinches with Goat against the cage.
Goat misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goat lands with a light punch inside.
Hideki throws a punch but it's blocked by Goat.
Hideki prevents a body shot from Goat.
Hideki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hideki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1##BC#
Hideki breaks the clinch.
Hideki lands with a cross.
Hideki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goat follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Goat misses with a wild body shot.
Goat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hideki manages to avoid it.
Hideki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goat counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hideki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Goat misses with a looping right.
Goat throws a leg kick but Hideki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Goat tries to land a front kick but Hideki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goat walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hideki misses with a double jab
and Goat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goat misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Hideki misses the target.#T2#
Goat misses with a looping left.
Hideki throws a body kick that misses
and Hideki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goat is looking to score with low kicks.
Hideki throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Goat misses.
Goat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goat throws a leg kick that misses.
Hideki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hideki throws a lazy head kick
letting Goat counter with a right hand.
Goat moves out of range of the body kick.
And Goat responds with a good body kick, but Hideki manages to step out the way in time.
A slapping body kick lands there for Goat.
Hideki misses with a looping left.
Goat has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hideki.#CL#
Hideki gets a clinch. #T3#
Hideki struggles to land a body shot inside as Goat controls his hands.
Goat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hidekis head.
Goat tries to work over Hideki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goat misses with a punch on the inside.
Hideki blocks an uppercut.
Goat is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Goat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goat listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice body kick from Goat.
Hideki scores with a nice head shot.
Goat with a hook.
Goat missing with a left hand there. Hideki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Goat gets tackled into the cage by Hideki. Hideki maintains the clinch. #T4#
Hideki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hideki tries a body shot but Goat blocks it.
Hideki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hideki's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goat creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goat misses with a body punch.
Hideki pushes Goat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goat lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Goat.
Hideki misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Hideki manages to break the clinch.
Hideki scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hideki throws a right hand that misses
enabling Goat to counter with a crisp jab.
Hideki moves away from the strike by Goat.
Goat misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billi Goat dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Goat lands with a right hand. #CL#
Hideki moves into the clinch.
Goat tries to throw a body punch but Hideki avoids it by throwing Goat back against the cage.
Goat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goat pushes Hideki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hideki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hideki works on Goat's body with a couple of short punches.
Hideki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hideki is leaning against Goat and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hideki is trying to break the clinch but Goat has him pressed against the cage.
Hideki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hideki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goat or not.
Goat is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hideki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goat or not.
Hideki tries a body shot but Goat blocks it.
Hideki tries a body shot but Goat blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Hideki.
#BC#
Hideki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Hideki misses with a body shot.
Hideki misses with a two punch combination.
Nice straight punches there by Hideki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hideki.
Hideki scores with a nice body kick.
Hideki throws the kick towards the body but Goat avoids it.
Hideki backing away here, and Goat unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Hideki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hideki tries a body shot but Goat blocks it.
Hideki lands with a light punch inside.
Hideki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goat dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hideki tries to throw a body punch but Goat avoids it by throwing Hideki back against the cage. #BC#
Hideki breaks from the clinch.
Goat swings for the body but Hideki moves out of range.
#T2##CL#
Hideki closes the distance and clinches.
Hideki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nagatsuki Hideki has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Hideki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Hideki coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goat misses with a straight left.
Hideki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Goat misses with an uppercut. Hideki saw that one coming.
Goat throws an overhand right that lands on Hideki's shoulder, as Hideki tries to avoid the shot.
Goat avoids a kick to the body.
Hideki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hideki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goat.
Hideki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hideki slips a straight right by Goat.
Goat misses with a straight right. #T3#
Goat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hideki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed right hand from Goat misses the target.
Hideki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hideki misses with a head kick.
A lazy body kick from Hideki
and Goat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goat throws a body kick, spinning off balance#KD#
and Hideki counters with a head kick that drops Goat to the mat! Goat scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Nagatsuki Hideki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goat's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hideki under the eye.
Goat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Goat checks the leg kick.
A big left from Hideki misses.
Hideki moves out of range of the body kick from Goat.
Hideki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Goat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goat scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hideki doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Hideki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hideki throws a front kick aimed at Goat's knee but Goat avoids it well.
Goat scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hideki moves out of range as Goat throws a body kick.
Hideki misses with a body kick.
Hideki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hideki ducks under a wild hook from Goat.
Hideki scores with a push kick.
Hideki cracks a nice hook into Goat's ribs.
Hideki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hideki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hideki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goat fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hideki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hideki throws a poor cross that misses
and Goat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nagatsuki Hideki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goat 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 46:49
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billi Goat!
Billi Goat is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Billi Goat thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
UCF 90: Fantastico v Belmiro
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Anders misses with a left hand
and Karacan counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Ryk Anders has been cut.
Anders fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anders doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Karacan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anders thinking.
Anders throws a combination that misses
and Karacan counters with a straight right hand.
Karacan lands with a cross.
Karacan misses with a left hand
enabling Anders to counter with a crisp jab.
Karacan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anders manages to avoid it.
Karacan scores with a nice head shot.
Karacan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anders darts in looking for a takedown but Karacan gets double underhooks and turns Anders into the cage.
Anders tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Karacan counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Enver Karacan!
During a confident post fight interview, Enver Karacan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Ryk Anders stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm a competitor, and I know a lot of people say that, but I'm not going to give in or be intimidated by anybody!'. |
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Event:
KTC 185 - R7
Date: Dec 02, 2024 |
#R1#
De Andrade misses with a hook.
De Andrade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ayax scores with a jab to the head.
De Andrade misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Andrade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Andrade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Luis De Andrade has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by De Andrade. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Andrade.
Ayax misses the shot to the body.
De Andrade throws a looping overhand right but Ayax ducks down to avoid it.
De Andrade moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and De Andrade tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Andrade misses with a lunging right hand
and Ayax counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Andrade throws a combination that misses
and Ayax counters with a left to the body.
Ayax waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Andrade.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ayax uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Andrade.
Ayax takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Andrade misses with a hook. Ayax ducked under it nicely.
Ayax looks to score with a jab to the body but De Andrade is just out of range.
De Andrade throws a right hand that misses
#KD2#
and Ayax counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops De Andrade on his ass! De Andrade wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!#T1#
De Andrade misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick from Ayax, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Andrade looks to land a right hand but Ayax moved out of range.
De Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ayax sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ayax tries a quick counter leg kick but De Andrade is wise to it.
Ayax on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ayax blocks a jab.
De Andrade lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ayax will feel that in the morning.
Ayax avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Andrade backing away here, and Ayax unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ayax defending well as De Andrade loads up on a big left hand.
De Andrade takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
De Andrade definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ayax.#KD2#
De Andrade ducks into a a hook from Ayax and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ayax - that will leave a mark!
De Andrade is breathing heavily.
Ayax throws a hook but De Andrade avoids it easily.
De Andrade throws a low kick, looking for Ayax's leg but Ayax calmly moves out of range. #T2#
De Andrade moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ayax lands with a shot to the body.
De Andrade drops his guard momentarily, allowing Ayax to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes De Andrade! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Ayax takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bedri Ayax!
During a confident post fight interview, Bedri Ayax thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
KTC 185 - R7
Date: Dec 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Spence throws a hook to the side of Keita's head but Keita sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keita throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spence moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Spence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keita connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big left from Spence misses.
Keita lands with a kick to the ribs.
Keita definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spence connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Timothy Spence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keita connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spence's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Keita catches Spence right on the button with a cross.
Spence stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Keita with the inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spence tries a head kick but it misses.
Spence throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Keita to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Spence pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spence tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Spence misses.
Spence's coach down at Gold Samurai\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Spence's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Spence misses with an uppercut
and Keita counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Keita.
Keita chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keita bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spence's head backwards.
Spence lands a head shot.
Keita uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spence.
A jab from Spence misses.
Keita pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spence connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Keita's hands.
Spence misses with a left hand
and Keita counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spence throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keita counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Spence dips to his left and cracks Keita with an uppercut!#ROC2#Keita is rocked!
Spence throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spence throws a body shot but no joy.
Keita quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Spence throws a shot from downtown. Keita moves away and avoids it.
It appears Keita was looking to counter with a kick there.
Spence stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keita.
Spence throws a series of punches but Keita avoids them all with ease.
Keita darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spence moves out of range as Keita strikes.
Spence jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spence misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spence throws a hook but Keita avoids it easily.
Keita scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Timothy Spence will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Spence misses with a lunging right hand
and Keita counters with a nice uppercut.
Keita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spence.
Keita thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Keita backs off Spence throws a huge counter combo but Keita manages to avoid it all.
Keita moves out of range of the body kick.
Keita ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keita fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spence just manages to avoid it.
Spence throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Spence misses with a lunging right hand
and Keita counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spence throws a hook but Keita blocks it.
Spence scores with a nice right hand.
Spence 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Keita.
Nice shot lands for Keita.
Spence looks to throw the jab but Keita is out of range.
Keita half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Spence is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keita.
Keita looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A big left from Spence misses.
Spence misses with a hook. Keita ducked under it nicely.
Keita lands with a kick to the ribs.
Spence lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Keita throws a lazy right hand but Spence sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spence throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Keita to counter with a crisp jab.
Keita keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spence.
Spence's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Keita.
Spence scores with a jab.
Keita scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spence looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spence fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2#
Keita throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spence looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Keita misses with an uppercut.
Spence misses with a hook. Keita ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Keita on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Keita swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spence.
Spence loads up on a big right hand but Keita slips the punch.
Spence waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keita.
Spence stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keita.
Spence throws the left hand but Keita avoids the punch easily.
Keita scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spence throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keita.
Keita lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spence swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Spence takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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 Musa Keita will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Spence throws a jab when Keita was well out of range.
Spence lands a two punch combo.
Keita moves out of range as Spence strikes.
Keita uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spence.
A jab from Spence misses.
Spence misses with a right hand
enabling Keita to counter with a crisp jab.
Keita turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spence misses with an uppercut.
Keita keeps Spence at a distance using the push kick.
Timothy Spence seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keita. Keita obviously looking to wear him down.
Spence rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keita moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spence bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spence misses with a double jab
and Keita counters with a nice kick to the body. #T1#
Keita lets loose with a powerful body kick. Spence will feel that in the morning.
Spence takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Keita.
Spence gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Keita counters with a nice uppercut.
Keita takes a swing at Spence's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Spence misses.
Good exchange - Keita coming out on top.
Spence misses with a hook. Keita ducked under it nicely.
Keita misses with a shot to the body
and Spence counters with a nice uppercut.
Keita lands with a thumping leg kick.
No joy there for Spence, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2#
Keita moves out of range of the strikes.
Keita is looking to counter with a body kick.
Keita loads up on a big right hand but Spence slips the punch.
Spence missing with a left hand there. Keita was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keita lets loose with a powerful body kick. Spence will feel that in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keita fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spence scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Keita slips a jab from Spence.
Keita turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Keita lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spence's sensitive parts.
Keita lands a nice looking body kick.
Spence swings widly with a right hand
and Keita counters with a nice leg kick.
Spence takes one to the side of the head.
Keita bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Musa Keita showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Keita 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Musa Keita!
An out of breath Musa Keita thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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