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Event:
RSE 30: Wolves Among Sheep
Date: Dec 13, 2023 |
#R1# Silog takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT#It looks like Tap Silog has been cut. Manhoef scores with the left hand. Silog knows he should have avoided that one. Manhoef jabs Silog to the body, keeping him at a distance. Some wild striking there from Manhoef.
Manhoef misses with a kick to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Manhoef. Silog fails with a takedown attempt from distance. OH! Silog has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Manhoef smells blood and charges in for the finish! Manhoef unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Silog sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Merlin Manhoef! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 16
Date: Nov 24, 2023 |
#R1# Spinner throws a right and a left that Gibbersnout avoids nicely. Spinner lands with a cross. Spinner throws a right and a left that both miss. Spinner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Spinner. No joy for Gibbersnout on that attempt. Gibbersnout tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spinner defends well and Gibbersnout ends up having to push Spinner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Spinner throws a series of punches but Gibbersnout avoids them all with ease. Gibbersnout is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Spinner misses with a low kick as Gibbersnout jumps back. Gibbersnout will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. James Spinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meebly Gibbersnout. Spinner throws a right and a left that both miss. A right-left combo lands from Gibbersnout. Gibbersnout displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spinner throws out the jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Spinner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spinner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spinner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gibbersnout was well out of range. Poor timing from Spinner. Gibbersnout avoids the body shot from Spinner.
Gibbersnout dives in for a single leg takedown but Spinner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. It looked like Spinner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1# Spinner looks to land a combination but Gibbersnout avoids it well. Gibbersnout throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spinner's waist but Spinner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gibbersnout off to one side. Spinner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2# and Gibbersnout counters with a nice double leg into guard. Spinner is trying to control the position but Gibbersnout postures up. Gibbersnout postures up in Spinner's guard and throws a big left but Spinner blocks it. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gibbersnout's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Gibbersnout throwing strikes from guard but Spinner blocks nicely. Gibbersnout postures up in Spinner's guard and throws a big left but Spinner blocks it. Spinner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gibbersnout on the ground.#SUB2# Gibbersnout drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Spinner dives on top into guard.#REVR##SU# Spinner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gibbersnout, up you get! Gibbersnout looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Gibbersnout is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Spinner. This has been an exciting period of action! Spinner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gibbersnout sees it coming and avoids it easily. Spinner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gibbersnout. Gibbersnout feints the counter takedown.#T2# Gibbersnout takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Gibbersnout shoots for a double leg takedown but Spinner sprawls well. He's pushed Gibbersnout's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. A cross from Spinner lands. James Spinner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Spinner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gibbersnout feints the counter takedown. No joy there for Spinner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck for Gibbersnout with that takedown attempt. Gibbersnout blocks a leg kick. Gibbersnout with the counter takedown but Spinner avoids it easily. Gibbersnout looks for a takedown but Spinner sprawls well. Gibbersnout avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gibbersnout looks for a takedown but Spinner sprawls well. Spinner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gibbersnout is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3##CL2# Gibbersnout has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spinner is defending well against a takedown attempt. Gibbersnout changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spinner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Spinner swinging wildly here.
Spinner throws a nice looking combination but Gibbersnout bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Gibbersnout shoots in but Spinner avoids the takedown attempt easily. Gibbersnout looks for a takedown but Spinner sprawls well. Spinner misses with a series of wild punches.
Gibbersnout changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4##TD2# Spinner tries to sprawl but Gibbersnout drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Spinner kicks off Gibbersnout and gets to his feet. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gibbersnout shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spinner sprawls well. Spinner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gibbersnout gets slowly back to his feet. Some wild striking there from Spinner.
Gibbersnout is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Nice sprawl there from Spinner as Gibbersnout shoots in.#TD2# Gibbersnout manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Spinner on his heels. He'll look to pass Spinner's guard now, I'm sure. Gibbersnout throws a big right hand that misses. Spinner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gibbersnout. Gibbersnout working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Spinner will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Spinner wants to stand and escape but Gibbersnout is having none of it. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gibbersnout's corner. There ya go! There ya go! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Spinner dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Spinner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spinner wants it to stay on the feet. Spinner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2# and Gibbersnout counters with a nice double leg into side control. Spinner won't be happy with that. #SUB2# Gibbersnout is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spinner has escaped the position, nice work there. Gibbersnout lands a few punches from side control. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Gibbersnout throwing shots but missing, from side control. Spinner is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gibbersnout asserts his dominance and retains side control. Gibbersnout with the ground and pound but Spinner regains half guard under the barage of strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Spinner is looking to escape.#SUB2# Gibbersnout is trying to work for a kimura but Spinner is defending well.
Meebly Gibbersnout has got the better of the ground game so far. Spinner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1##SUB2# Gibbersnout is looking for a kimura but Spinner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gibbersnout to get the leverage. #SUB2# Gibbersnout 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.
#SUB2# Gibbersnout is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2# Gibbersnout seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Spinner is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Meebly Gibbersnout! Meebly Gibbersnout took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. The defeated James Spinner had this to say: 'This loss doesn't define me. I'm a bad mofo no matter what. Come at me bro. '. |
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Event:
NYF 42: Babcock vs Carter II
Date: Nov 18, 2023 |
#R1# Charania has a takedown stuffed. Charania misses with a takedown attempt and Baklava counters with a stiff right hand. Charania dives in for a single leg takedown but Baklava sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shams Charania. That's going to take a lot out of him. Baklava lands a left hand that snaps the head of Charania backwards. Baklava looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Charania wants a takedown.
Charania looking for a takedown. Baklava is defending well against a takedown attempt. Baklava is pressed up against the cage. Charania has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baklava down to the mat. Baklava avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Baklava scores with a shot to the body.
Charania has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Deathsquad in the buildup to the fight. Baklava scores with a nice head shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Charania doesn't succeed with the takedown and Baklava counters with a left to the body. Baklava wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Baklava punishes Charania's body with a nice straight punch. Charania is breathing heavily. Charania fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action! Baklava lands a jab to Charania's midsection.#T1# Charania will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Decent striking displayed by Charania there. Baklava is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Charania rather than just go for the knockout.#CL# Charania forces Baklava back against the cage and clinches. Charania can't get the takedown.
Baklava lands with a light punch inside. Baklava misses with a hook to the ribs.
Charania takes a shot to the head. Charania tries to circle away but Baklava has him pinned against the cage. Charania tries to score a body lock takedown but Baklava shows good agility there to stay on his feet. A left hand lands to the body for Baklava.
Charania is trying to break the clinch but Baklava is controlling him. Baklava gets underhooks to prevent Charania's takedown attempt.
#T2# Charania tries a body shot but Baklava blocks it.
Charania is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Baklava is defending well. Charania is trying to drag Baklava to the mat but Baklava just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Charania tries for a takedown but Baklava manages to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baklava. Baklava throws a punch but it's blocked by Charania. Baklava prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Baklava. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Charania is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Charania can't get the takedown.
Baklava is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3# Baklava can't find room to land a body shot as Charania controls the action.
Charania tries for a takedown but Baklava manages to get underhooks.
Baklava struggles to land a body shot inside as Charania controls his hands.
Baklava working some nice short punches in the clinch. Charania has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baklava avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Baklava gets underhooks to prevent Charania's takedown attempt.
Charania has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baklava is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Nice body punch from Baklava - that landed with a thud.
Baklava lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Charania. Baklava can't find room to land a body shot as Charania controls the action.
Baklava scores with a shot to the side of Charania's head. Baklava lands on the inside with an uppercut. Baklava misses with some punches.
#T4# A frustrated look appears on Charania's face as he tries to break the clinch. Charania is working for takedown but Baklava is calmly controlling the position for now. Charania tries for a takedown but Baklava manages to get underhooks.
Baklava can't break the clinch.
Charania wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Charania tries for a takedown but Baklava manages to get underhooks.
Charania goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baklava prevents it.
A short right from Baklava. Baklava is working Charania over against the cage. Charania is looking for a takedown. Charania is trying to push Baklava away but Baklava has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. A head punch on the inside from Baklava fails to land. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Burt Baklava dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Baklava scores with a hook to the body. Charania takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Baklava throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Baklava changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Baklava looks to land a combination. Charania sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Charania doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Baklava jabs at Charania's body. Charania takes one on the button. Charania misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Charania doesn't succeed with the takedown and Baklava connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Charania tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baklava manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Charania takes a shot right to the bread basket. Baklava ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Shams Charania is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Baklava circles away from the clinch attempt and Baklava connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Baklava has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Baklava scores with a body shot.
#T1# Baklava lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Charania gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Baklava makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shams Charania. That's going to take a lot out of him. Baklava throws a shot to the body.
Baklava lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Baklava scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Charania tries to move into range but Baklava moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Charania needs to keep his hands up - Baklava had a free shot at his head there. Charania shoots in for a double leg but Baklava sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Charania will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Baklava fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Charania looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. This has been an exciting period of action! Charania takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Baklava cracks a nice hook into Charania's ribs. Burt Baklava seems to be getting the better of the standup. Charania ducks right into an uppercut from Baklava. Baklava scores with a jab to the body. Charania takes a shot right to the bread basket. Charania gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baklava.#CUT2#It looks like Shams Charania has been cut. Baklava scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Shams Charania seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Baklava scores with a hook to the body. Charania takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Baklava connects with a body shot. Baklava lands with an overhand left. Baklava digs a good body shot into Charania's ribs. Charania takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Baklava lands a nice shot to the body.
Baklava stalks Charania and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Charania's face. Charania staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC2#Charania is rocked! Baklava bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Charania's head backwards. Oh Charania is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Charania takes a body punch but keeps moving. Charania doesn't succeed with the takedown and Baklava counters with a nice body shot. Baklava fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Charania on the side of the head. Baklava ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Baklava jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Baklava lands with a nice body punch. #T3# Charania has his takedown stuffed and Baklava counters with a straight right hand. Baklava cracks Charania with a good jab. Charania takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Baklava fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Charania. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Baklava wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Charania seems to have got his legs back now. Charania on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Baklava lands a two punch combo.
Charania takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Charania takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Baklava lands with a shot to the body. Baklava lands a right hook to the body.
Baklava swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Charania. Baklava scores with a jab to the body. Baklava dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Baklava lands a slapping body shot.
#T4# Baklava connects with a body shot. Burt Baklava is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Baklava with a nice cross. Baklava lands with a shot to the body. Baklava fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A shot to the liver by Baklava. Beautiful body shot. Charania takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Baklava punishes Charania's body with a nice straight punch. Charania takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Charania is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Baklava. The fighters circle momentarily. Baklava darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Baklava digs a good hook to Charania's body.
Baklava stalks Charania and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Charania's face. Charania staggers backwards, shaken. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Baklava feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Charanias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Charania tries to clinch up and Baklava cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Burt Baklava showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Shams Charania's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Baklava punishes Charania's body with a nice straight punch. Baklava wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Charania with a poor takedown and Baklava counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Baklava connects with a single shot there. Charania looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baklava is fending him off so far but Charania persists. Nope, Baklava circles away and we're back to standing. Charania throws a series of punches but Baklava avoids them all with ease. Baklava comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Baklava lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Baklava circles away from the clinch attempt enabling Baklava to counter with a crisp jab. Baklava connects with a body shot that sends Charania's belly button to the back. Charania shoots in for a takedown but Baklava shows good takedown defense. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shams Charania. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Charania on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Charania takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Charania tries to move into range but Baklava moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Charania on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1# Baklava scores with a one two! Charania had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Baklava scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Charania doesn't seem bothered though. #KD2# Baklava drops Charania with a beautiful combination! Charania stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Baklava is looking for the KO! Baklava cracks Charania with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Charania falls to his knees and Baklava doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Burt Baklava! |
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Event:
RSE 22: Bonegrinder
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1# A big right from Svensson misses. Manhoef has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight. Manhoef swinging wildly here.
Nice shot by Manhoef. Nice defenses there by Svensson. Svensson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Manhoef swinging wildly here.
Manhoef throws a chopping leg kick but Svensson manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Manhoef takes a swing at Svensson's ribcage but misses. Svensson dodges the punch combination from Manhoef.
Svensson throws a combination. Manhoef tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2# Svensson moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Svensson missing with knees to the body.
Svensson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Manhoef is breathing heavily.#BC2# Svensson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. The fighters circling - Svensson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1# Svensson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Svensson staying out of range there. Manhoef misses with a low kick.
Svensson looks to land a combination. Manhoef sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Svensson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manhoef sees it coming and avoids it easily. A swing and a miss from Svensson.#CL2# Svensson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Svensson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Svensson scores with an uppercut up the middle. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. A short left from Svensson. Svensson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Manhoef working hard to break the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Svensson.
This has been an exciting period of action! Svensson has Manhoef pressed against the cage.
#T2# Svensson slows down the pace here.
Svensson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Svensson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Svensson gets through Manhoef's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Svensson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Svensson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2# Svensson manages to break the clinch.
Svensson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manhoef circles away quickly and effectively. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! A combination from Manhoef does no damage. Svensson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bruno Svensson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Svensson ducks under a wild hook from Manhoef. Manhoef fails to land with a series of punches.
#T3# A big right from Svensson misses. Manhoef seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Manhoef needs to keep his hands up - Svensson had a free shot at his head there. Manhoef uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Svensson. Manhoef takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Svensson looks to land a left hand but Manhoef moved out of range nicely. Manhoef takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Manhoef throws a nice looking combination but Svensson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Svensson throws a nice looking combination but Manhoef bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A punch lands to the side of Manhoef 's head but he takes it in his stride. Manhoef looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Svensson is fending him off so far but Manhoef persists. Nope, Svensson circles away and we're back to standing. Manhoef throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Svensson. Svensson throws a big shot that misses. Manhoef throws a series of punches but Svensson avoids them all with ease. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2# Svensson moves into range and clinches up with Manhoef. Svensson unloads a knee to the mid-section. A shot in the inside from Svensson. Svensson lands a nice uppercut.#T4# Svensson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Svensson.
A short right from Svensson on the inside. Svensson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Manhoef seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Svensson can turn it around. Svensson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Svensson scores with a shoulder strike. Svensson lands a knee to the head.
Svensson pushes Manhoef back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Svensson stalling.
Svensson lands a body punch in the clinch. Svensson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Manhoef up against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2# Svensson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Svensson tests Manhoef's chin there with a solid looking shot. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Svensson dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Svensson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Manhoef lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Manhoef looks to land a combination but Svensson avoids it well. Svensson 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. Manhoef throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Svensson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Manhoef misses with a series of wild punches.
Svensson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Manhoef's head. Svensson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#KD2# Svensson drops Manhoef with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Manhoef looks back up at him and smiles so Svensson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Manhoef is rocked! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Svensson scores with a body shot.
Oh Manhoef is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Svensson jabs Manhoef to the body, keeping him at a distance. Svensson closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Manhoef! Svensson dives in looking to finish! Manhoef is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Svensson! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 29
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1# Sixteenthethird looks to land a combination. Doncic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Doncic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Doncic moves out of range as Sixteenthethird strikes. Sixteenthethird throws a right hand that misses
#TD2# and Doncic counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Doncic lands a couple of digs.#SUB# Sixteenthethird has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Doncic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Doncic scoring with some ground and pound. Sixteenthethird trying to keep a closed guard but Doncic is proving a slippery customer.
Doncic told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet. Doncic throws a big right hand that misses. Doncic advances to half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sixteenthethird on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Doncic is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB# Doncic sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Sixteenthethird doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Doncic paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Sixteenthethird - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robo Sixteenthethird! Robo Sixteenthethird seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 29
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1# Smolarek avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Phillips defending well as Smolarek loads up on a big left hand. Phillips misses with a double jab.
Phillips moves away from the strike by Smolarek. A combination from Smolarek does no damage. Smolarek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Phillips tries to avoid it but Smolarek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Phillips to the ground. Phillips escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Smolarek has been working on his balance at Gold Samurai's Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Phillips. Smolarek throws a big shot that misses. Smolarek throws a hook but Phillips blocks it. Smolarek on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Phillips. Phillips obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD# Smolarek shoots in and gets a takedown into Phillips's guard. Phillips is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smolarek is controlling him. Smolarek won't allow Phillips to sweep him here. Smolarek sitting in guard here, content to control. Phillips is looking to sweep but instead, Smolarek has passed into half guard.
#T1# Phillips tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Smolarek manages to move to mount!
Phillips is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Phillips tries to get back to half guard but can't. Smolarek tries to control but Phillips wriggling away. Phillips wants to hold on but Smolarek pushes him away.#SUB# Smolarek is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Phillips has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Phillips! #SUB# Smolarek has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phillips can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##ES# Smolarek is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Phillips presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2# Phillips's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD# Smolarek gets the takedown into side control. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Phillips trying his best to control but Smolarek has mounted him. Phillips is trying to stand. Smolarek wants to control the pace but Phillips is squirming around nicely. Phillips tries to hold on but Smolarek postures up.#T3# Phillips is trying to stand.#SUB# Smolarek goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Phillips turns into him and now he's in Smolarek's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Phillips wants to stand and escape but instead Smolarek has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Phillips trying to control the position here. Phillips manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smolarek manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T4# Smolarek looking to control but Phillips passes into half guard.
Smolarek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Phillips. Smolarek controlling the position for now. Phillips tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smolarek knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Smolarek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. 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 Serwacy Smolarek will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Smolarek throws a hook but Phillips avoids it easily. Smolarek catches Phillips with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Phillips fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Phillips.
Todd Phillips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Phillips rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smolarek moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Phillips has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Phillips there as he acknowledges the shot. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Smolarek jabbing away but nothing is landing. #KD# Smolarek cracks Phillips with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Phillips looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Smolarek finish him?
#ROC#Phillips is rocked! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Smolarek punishes Phillips's body with a nice straight punch. Phillips is still on wobbly legs! Can Smolarek finish him? Smolarek lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Phillips tries to clinch but Smolarek is having none of it. Phillips ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smolarek moves away. Phillips misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sloppy strikes from Phillips. Those never looked like landing. Smolarek drops Phillips with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Phillips! Smolarek dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serwacy Smolarek! Todd Phillips was interviewed post fight and said 'Life is a series of ups and downs. The downs help us grow. I'm looking forward to growing. '. |
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Event:
CFC 605
Date: Nov 10, 2023 |
#R1# Henderson on the wrong end of a nice jab. Anttonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Henderson. We've been told by Anttonen's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Anttonen throws a series of punches but Henderson avoids them all with ease. Anttonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Anttonen leaves Henderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Anttonen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. A jab from Anttonen finds it's way through Henderson's defenses. Anttonen scores with a punch to the head. Anttonen scores with a jab to the body. Henderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Henderson looks winded! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Henderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.#KD# Anttonen lands a big head kick that sends Henderson tumbling to the mat! Anttonen takes a step backwards and waves Henderson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Henderson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Scoot Henderson has been cut. Anttonen connects with a superb combination that knocks Henderson out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Anttonen before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Henderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pallas Anttonen! Our winner, Pallas Anttonen, 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:
NYF Fight Night 15
Date: Nov 10, 2023 |
#R1# Garner misses with a straight left. Garner scores with a leg kick.
Garner throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A nice combination there by Garner.
#CUT#It looks like Roy Lansky has been cut. Lansky lands with a nice body punch. Garner misses with a body shot
and Lansky counters with a straight right hand. Garner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lansky slips under a jab from Garner. Lansky 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! Garner throws a right hand that Lansky ducks under and follows up with a left that Lansky also avoids with ease. Steven Garner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Garner shoots in for a takedown but Lansky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Garner throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Lansky to counter with a crisp jab. Lansky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garner misses the shot to the body. A combination from Garner does no damage. Lansky looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Lansky jabs Garner right on the nose. Garner blinks but takes it well. Garner throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Lansky throws a right hand that Garner ducks under and follows up with a left that Garner also avoids with ease.#T1# Garner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lansky lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Garner misses with a wild combination.
Garner throws a body punch but Lansky moves out of range. Lansky scores with a nice right hand.
Garner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lansky circles away quickly and effectively. Garner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lansky is looking for the big counter here. Garner fails to land with a series of punches.
Lansky avoids a punch combination nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Lansky misses. Garner is breathing heavily. Lansky lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garner at a distance.
Garner throws a low kick, looking for Lansky's leg but Lansky calmly moves out of range. Lansky avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2# Garner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roy Lansky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Lansky slips a jab and a cross from Garner.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Garner throws a right hand that Lansky ducks under and follows up with a left that Lansky also avoids with ease. Lansky appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Lansky swinging wildly here.
Garner throws a nice looking combination but Lansky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Lansky looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Lansky throws a hook but Garner avoids it easily. Lansky looks to land a right hand but Garner moved out of range. Garner misses with a double jab
and Lansky counters with a straight right hand. Garner swings for the body but Lansky moves out of range.
Lansky darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Garner swinging wildly here.
Lansky swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3# Garner ducks under a wild hook from Lansky. Garner swinging wildly here.
Garner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lansky counters with a nice uppercut. Lansky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Garner swinging wildly here.
Garner misses with a hook
and Lansky counters with a two punch combo. Lansky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lansky lands a body shot.
A jab lands there for Lansky. Garner misses with a hook to the body
letting Lansky counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Garner is rocked! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Lansky lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Garner can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Lansky and Garner drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Lansky.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Lansky! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 15
Date: Nov 10, 2023 |
#R1# Black digs a good body shot into Striker's ribs. Black throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #KD# Striker drops Black with a beautiful combination! Black stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Striker is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Anthony Black has been cut. Black misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Striker connects with a superb combination that knocks Black out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Striker before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Black!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Solomon Striker! Solomon Striker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. In defeat, Anthony Black stepped up to the mic, saying 'I promise to learn from this. I'm going to come back badder than ever. '. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 26
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1# Guterrez fails to land the takedown.#CL2# Doncic pushes Guterrez up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2# Doncic lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Doncic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Doncic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Guterrez is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Doncic trying to pass the guard but Guterrez defending well. Guterrez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Doncic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Doncic's back! Doncic is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T1##SUB# Doncic showing good submission defense here.
Guterrez lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Doncic.
Doncic tries to escape but Guterrez has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Doncic wants to get back to his feet. Doncic trying to control the hands but Guterrez breaks the grip. #SUB# Guterrez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Doncic is trying to stand back up. Doncic trying to control the action but Guterrez just sinks the hooks in. #T2# Guterrez connects with a big shot to the side of Doncic's head.
I really don't envy Doncic right now.
#SUB# Guterrez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Doncic wants to get back to his feet. Guterrez lands an elbow to the side of the head. Guterrez is punishing Doncic with strikes - can he finish him?! Guterrez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Doncic is trying to break free.
#T3##SUB# Guterrez is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Doncic defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Doncic wants to get back to his feet. Doncic tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Doncic is wriggling around trying to escape.
Doncic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Guterrez tries to control but Doncic wriggling away. Guterrez with the ground and pound from mount. #T4# Guterrez lands a nice shot to the head. Doncic can't escape the position.
Guterrez landing punches. Guterrez controlling the pace for now. #SUB# Guterrez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Doncic is now in Guterrez's guard. A big mistake from Guterrez there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB# Guterrez is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Doncic has his hands clasped together but Guterrez extends and breaks Doncic's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Guterrez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oscar Guterrez! Oscar Guterrez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
NYF 39: Sillalahi vs Peterson
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1# Charania tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arnolds paws at him with a jab and circles away. Arnolds uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Arnolds connects with a single shot there. Arnolds fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Charania on the side of the head. Shams Charania seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Arnolds displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Charania. Charania shoots in but no luck this time. Charania tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Charania walks into a stiff left hand from Arnolds. Charania throws a right and a left that Arnolds avoids nicely. A jab from Arnolds finds it's way through Charania's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Shams Charania has been cut. Charania takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Charania shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shams Charania. That's going to take a lot out of him. The fight stays on the outside here - Charania looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Charania tries to close the distance and clinch but Arnolds swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Charania shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arnolds but Arnolds pushes him off and we're back to square one. Charania will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Arnolds appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1# Charania doesn't succeed with the takedown and Arnolds counters with a lovely straight right hand! Charania will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Nice takedown defense from Arnolds. No joy for Charania on that attempt. Charania is breathing heavily. Charania shoots in looking for a takedown but Arnolds manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Charania's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Arnolds bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Charania's head backwards. Charania gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Arnolds lands a slapping body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Arnolds as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#Charania is rocked! Arnolds finds Charania's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Charania flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Arnolds lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Charania will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alan Arnolds! After winning the bout, Alan Arnolds 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:
TL Fight Night 25
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
#R1# Phillips scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Phillips misses with a double jab.
Price slips a jab and a cross from Phillips.
Price moves into range and connects with a jab. Phillips misses the shot to the body. Price works Phillips's body with a nice hook.#CL2# Price gets a clinch. #BC2# Price breaks the clinch.
Phillips misses with a double jab.
Price lands a nice hook to Phillips's body. Phillips takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Todd Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Phillips fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by Price. Price smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Price lands a jab to the nose. Phillips throws a nice looking combination but Price bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Price uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phillips. Price moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2# Price shoots in and bounces Phillips off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Price throwing strikes from guard but Phillips blocks nicely. #T1# Price postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Phillips pulls Price in to control the position. Price stays in close to Phillips's body and controls the position. Phillips wants to stand and escape but Price is having none of it. Price throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phillips works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Price with a flurry of punches that miss. Phillips utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Price postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Price has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Price passes into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Price is trying to control the action in half guard but Phillips is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Phillips wants to get back to his feet. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Price connects with a nice short shot to Phillips's temple. Phillips on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Price working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Price thows a huge punch but Phillips dodges it nicely.
Phillips tries to kick Price off but Price keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Price keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Price is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Price wants to pass to mount but Phillips is defending the position. Price throwing shots but Phillips is blocking nicely. Price looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Phillips with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Price is nestled in close to Phillips, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3# The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Price connects with a nice short shot to Phillips's temple. Ground and pound from Price. Price not doing much here.
Price lands with a punch from half guard. Price working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Phillips is trying to get back to full guard. Price working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Price keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Price working Phillips over with strikes. #T4# Phillips is refusing to be controlled, as Price sits in half guard. Price is nestled in close to Phillips, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Price working Phillips over with strikes. Price seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Price perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. It looks like Price might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Phillips is not content to let Price control the position. Price looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Phillips with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Price lands with a punch from half guard. Phillips is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Price scores with a couple of nice shots. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clifford Price dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Price connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#Phillips is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round! Phillips throws a series of punches but Price moves out of range. Oh Phillips is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Price shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Phillips as he jumps to the side. Price has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Phillips lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Phillips seems to have got his legs back now. Phillips throws a nice looking combination but Price bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Phillips misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Price lands with a straight right. Phillips didn't see that one coming.#KD2# Oh, that's a big right hand from Price and Phillips goes tumbling to the canvas! Price follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Price scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Phillips taking some punishment here, with Price in his half guard. Price stalling. Price trying to control from half guard but Phillips is working away. #T1# Price drops an elbow to the side of Phillips's head. Price drops an elbow to the side of Phillips's head. Price missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Phillips is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Price scores with a couple of nice shots. Price working Phillips over with strikes. Price is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Price trying to control but he's not successful this time. Price looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Price drops a big elbow. That's hurt Phillips! More shots from Price and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clifford Price! A victorious Clifford Price thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. The defeated Todd Phillips had this to say: 'Life is a series of ups and downs. The downs help us grow. I'm looking forward to growing. '. |
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Event:
NYF 38: Traumen vs Adams
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
#R1# Spinner looks to land a combination but Nye avoids it well. Nye fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spinner manages to avoid it. Nye tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spinner was well out of range. Poor timing from Nye. Spinner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. We've been told by Nye's head coaches at Tappelukerho that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Nye lands a nice hook to Spinner's body. Spinner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2# Spinner rushes Nye and presses him up against the cage. Nye misses with some punches.
Nye throws an elbow but it misses.
Spinner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC# Nye breaks the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Spinner 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. Spinner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Nye misses. Spinner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nye eats them both and turns towards Spinner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Spinner thows a left - swing and a miss! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nye lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spinner circles away quickly and effectively. Spinner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Spinner lands with a nice body punch. A big right from Nye misses. Spinner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nye with a body shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Nye. Spinner does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1##CL# Nye clinches with his opponent.
Nye lands a good knee to the midsection. Spinner won't want to take too many of those. Nye tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Spinner blocks an elbow strike from Nye.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nye - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nye connects with a nasty looking knee right to Spinner's face.
#CUT#It looks like James Spinner has been cut. Nye dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Nye lands a body shot. Spinner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Spinner tries to break the clinch but Nye is controlling the position. Spinner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spinner is trying to break free.#T2##BC# Nye pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Spinner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nye misses with a wild body shot. Nye misses with a looping left. Spinner looks to land a combination but Nye avoids it well. A punch combination from Nye misses. James Spinner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nye pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spinner is out of range and Nye settles back down. Spinner throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL# Nye closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Nye escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nye with a jab. Nye looks to land a combination but Spinner avoids it well. Spinner wants to counter with a clinch but Nye pushes him away. Some wild striking there from Nye.
Spinner wants to clinch but Nye slips to the side and Nye counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL# Nye closes the distance and pushes Spinner back into the cage. Spinner can't break the clinch.
#T3# Nye will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Spinner up against the cage. Nye displaying some good clinch control by pressing Spinner up against the cage. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Nye for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Spinner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Spinner blocks a body shot from Nye. Spinner tries to break free but Nye pushes him back against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nye creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Nye keeps control of Spinner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2# Spinner breaks the clinch.
Nye lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spinner at a distance.
Spinner walks into a left hand. #T4# Nye throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Spinner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spinner lands a jab to the nose. A nice leg kick from Spinner, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nye just misses with a punch to the body.
Nye lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spinner circles away quickly and effectively. Nye blocks a head kick by Spinner.
Nye misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nye tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spinner was well out of range. Poor timing from Nye. Nye misses the shot to the body. Spinner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Spinner. Spinner swings for the body but Nye moves out of range.
Nye scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL# Nye has closed the distance and engaged Spinner in a clinch.
#BC# Nye pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hobert Nye dominated that round. The cut man is working on James Spinner's cut. That's time! Nye's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Spinner throws a series of punches but Nye avoids them all with ease. Nye was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Spinner tries to bum rush Nye with a series of wild strikes but Nye uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Nye fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spinner manages to avoid it. Nye is looking to wear down Spinner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Nye takes a swing at Spinner's ribcage but misses. Nye steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spinner. Nye with the inside leg kick. Nye misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spinner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nye throws out a leg kick but Spinner moves out of range and Nye only half commits. Nice sprawl there from Spinner as Nye shoots in. Spinner misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL# Nye has managed to clinch.
Nye utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Nye lands a damaging elbow. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nye avoiding damage.
Spinner is breathing heavily.#BC# Nye's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1# Spinner scores with a sloppy right hand. Nye should have avoided that one. Spinner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nye takes a swing at Spinner's ribcage but misses. #TD# Nye throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Spinner was covering up waiting for the punch and Nye finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Spinner has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nye has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC# Nye's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Nye is struggling to control the position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nye pushes Spinner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2# Nye throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nye makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Nye lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC2# Spinner breaks the clinch.
Spinner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spinner throws a wild combination but nothing lands. The fight stays on the outside here - Spinner looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Nye throws a body shot but no joy. Nye fails with a takedown attempt. #CL# Nye closes the distance and clinches. Spinner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3##BC# Nye pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nye slips a jab and a cross from Spinner.
Spinner jabbing away but nothing is landing. Sloppy strikes from Nye. Those never looked like landing. Nye fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spinner manages to avoid it. Spinner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD# Nye closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Nye trying to control the pace. Spinner trying to hold on to Nye's head to control him but Nye postures up.
#T4# Nye perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Nye seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Spinner for as long as he can get away with. Nye has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Nye wants to free his trapped foot but Spinner is holding on for dear life with his legs. Nye perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hobert Nye dominated that second round. The cut man is working on James Spinner's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Spinner closes the distance and lands a one-two. Spinner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Spinner duly obliges. Spinner throws a series of punches but Nye avoids them all with ease. Donk. Spinner catches Nye right on the button with a cross. Hobert Nye is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Nye closes the distance and clinches. Nye tries a body shot but Spinner blocks it.
Nye keeps control of Spinner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Nye trying to land knees to the body.
Spinner takes an elbow to the temple. Nye is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Spinner is trying to break the clinch but Nye has him pressed against the cage. Nye keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spinner's efforts to push away. Spinner is trying to break the clinch but Nye has him pressed against the cage. Spinner is trying to break free.#T1# Nye misses with a knee to the head. Spinner blocks a body shot from Nye. Nye throws a head punch that misses. Nye lands a body punch in the clinch. Spinner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Spinner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nye has him pressed against the cage. Nye keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spinner's efforts to push away. Nye is pushing Spinner up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Nye tries to throw a body punch but Spinner avoids it by throwing Nye back against the cage. Nye lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2##BC# Nye pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nye scores with a body shot.
Nye dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nye fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spinner manages to avoid it. Nye pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nye keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nye is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Nye lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL# Nye clinches up against the cage. Nye struggles to land a body shot inside as Spinner controls his hands.
Spinner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Spinner is trying to force a seperation but Nye has the dominant position.#BC# Nye manages to break the clinch.
Nye just misses with a punch to the body.
Nye moves out of range of the strikes. Spinner takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC#Spinner is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up James Spinner's cut even more.#T3# Nye misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spinner is still on wobbly legs! Can Nye finish him? Nye steps in with a hook that catches Spinner right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Nye follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Spinner looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hobert Nye! A relieved looking Hobert Nye thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. James Spinner spoke after the fight, saying 'This loss doesn't define me. I'm a bad mofo no matter what. Come at me bro. '. |
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Event:
CFC 595
Date: Oct 06, 2023 |
#R1##CL# Henderson moves into range and clinches up with Hopper. Henderson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hopper to keep the fight standing. Henderson tries a knee to the head but Hopper blocks it.
Hopper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC# Henderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hopper moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Henderson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL# Henderson closes the distance and clinches. A right hook to the body lands for Hopper.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Henderson jumps guard but Hopper turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopper. Hopper blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Henderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hopper controlling the action here for a moment.
Henderson looking to throw knees to the head but Hopper is blocking nicely.
#T1# Henderson takes a shot to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopper. Henderson tries to pull guard but Hopper forces him back to his feet, against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scoot Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Hopper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Henderson wants to clinch but Hopper slips to the side#KD2# and Hopper counters with a nice right hand that sends Henderson toppling to the canvas! Henderson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hopper finish him?!#ROC2#Henderson is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Scoot Henderson has been cut. Hopper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Will Hopper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Henderson walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Hopper swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Will Hopper! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 13
Date: Oct 06, 2023 |
#R1# Garner tries for a takedown but Young circles away easily and Young counters with a lovely straight right hand! Young throws a right hand that Garner ducks under and follows up with a left that Garner also avoids with ease. A nice side step and Garner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Young tries a head kick but it misses.
Garner has his takedown stuffed and Young counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Garner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Young counters with a stiff right hand. Young lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like Steven Garner has been cut. Garner tries to clinch but Young moves away and Young counters with a nice uppercut. Young's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Young duly obliges. #ROC#Garner is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Garner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily letting Young counter with a right hand. Garner is still on wobbly legs! Can Young finish him? Eddie Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Garner. No joy there for Garner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garner gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Young gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Young! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 13
Date: Oct 06, 2023 |
#R1# Braccianti has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Black fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Braccianti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Black.
#CL# Braccianti moves into the clinch. Black takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Anthony Black has been cut. Braccianti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Anthony Black's cut even more. Braccianti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Black is trying to break free. Black is looking to break free of the clinch but Braccianti has double underhooks. #KD# Braccianti lands a vicious elbow to the side of Black's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Braccianti tries to finish him with strikes but Black still seems able to defend himself so Braccianti steps back and lets Black get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#ROC#Black is rocked!#CUT#Anthony Black's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Anthony Black's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mauro Braccianti! In defeat, Anthony Black stepped up to the mic, saying 'I promise to learn from this. I'm going to come back badder than ever. '. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 11
Date: Sep 22, 2023 |
#R1# Charania shoots in for a takedown but Silalahi shows good takedown defense. Silalahi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Charania fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2# Charania closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES# Silalahi bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Silalahi cracks Charania with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Charania shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Silalahi counters with a nice uppercut. Silalahi digs a good body shot into Charania's ribs. Charania looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Charania shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silalahi pinned against the cage. Silalahi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Greggory Silalahi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shams Charania. An inside leg kick lands from Silalahi. Silalahi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#It looks like Shams Charania has been cut. Silalahi connects with a single shot there. Greggory Silalahi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Silalahi scores with a hook to the body. Charania takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Charania goes for a double leg but Silalahi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silalahi continues to drive forward. Charania with a poor takedown and Silalahi counters with a straight right hand. Nice takedown defense from Silalahi. No joy for Charania on that attempt. Silalahi throwing a counter right hand but Charania manages to avoid it. Charania has a takedown stuffed. Charania looks winded! Charania misses with a series of wild punches.
Silalahi scores with a jab to the body.#KD# Silalahi cracks Charania with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Silalahi has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Charania to stand back up!#ROC#Charania is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Silalahi scores with a nice head shot. Charania is still on wobbly legs! Can Silalahi finish him? Charania takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#KD# Silalahi lands a big right hand that sends Charania crashing to the mat! Silalahi stays standing though and waves Charania back to his feet! It looks like Silalahi has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Shams Charania seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Charania will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Silalahi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Silalahi ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Charania out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Greggory Silalahi! After winning the bout, Greggory Silalahi 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:
TL Fight Night 21
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1##CL# Buttersnaps has taken the fight to the clinch.
Phillips wants to get back to striking at distance but Buttersnaps won't allow it.
Phillips looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Buttersnaps fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nice body punch from Buttersnaps - that landed with a thud.
#BC2# Phillips breaks from the clinch.
Buttersnaps keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Phillips keeps the fight on the outside. Sloppy strikes from Phillips. Those never looked like landing. An attempted straight right counter from Buttersnaps misses the target. Buttersnaps fails with an attempt to clinch.
Buttersnaps tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Phillips manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Phillips displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Phillips lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buttersnaps circles away quickly and effectively. Good shot there by Buttersnaps. Phillips fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buttersnaps manages to avoid it.#CL2# Phillips clinches up against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Buttersnaps jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Phillips walks away with a smile on his face. Buttersnaps gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Phillips looks to land a combination but Buttersnaps avoids it well. Phillips throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Buttersnaps counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1# Phillips misses with a double jab
and Buttersnaps counters with a straight right hand. Buttersnaps takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A leg kick checked by Buttersnaps. Phillips keeps the fight on the outside. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Buttersnaps!
#CL2# Phillips takes the fight into the clinch. Buttersnaps pushes Phillips back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Buttersnaps trying to land knees to the body.
Phillips tries to circle away but Buttersnaps has him pinned against the cage. Buttersnaps fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ghee Buttersnaps. That's going to take a lot out of him. Buttersnaps tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phillips's elbow. #BC2# Phillips breaks the clinch.
Phillips takes one on the button.#T2# Buttersnaps showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phillips.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2# Phillips closes the distance and clinches. Phillips blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buttersnaps scores with an uppercut up the middle. Phillips wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A quick uppercut on the inside from Buttersnaps. Phillips wants to break the clinch but can't.
Phillips wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Buttersnaps is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Phillips is keeping busy. Buttersnaps tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Phillips on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Buttersnaps scores a nice knee to the body.
#T3# Buttersnaps can't find room to land a body shot as Phillips controls the action.
Phillips working hard to break the clinch.#BC2# Phillips's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Phillips tries a low kick but Buttersnaps avoids it. Phillips has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Buttersnaps tries to clinch but Phillips is having none of it. Phillips is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Phillips takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Buttersnaps throws a body shot but no joy. Phillips slips a jab from Buttersnaps. Phillips drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Buttersnaps defends it well. A head kick misses from Phillips. Phillips keeps the fight on the outside. Phillips rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Buttersnaps moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2# Phillips rushes Buttersnaps and presses him up against the cage. Buttersnaps lands a body punch in the clinch. Buttersnaps keeps control of Phillips as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Phillips is looking to break free of the clinch but Buttersnaps has double underhooks. Buttersnaps misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4##BC2# Phillips pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Buttersnaps throws a big shot that misses.#CL2# Phillips clinches up against the cage. Phillips blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buttersnaps is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Phillips is keeping busy. Buttersnaps fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2# Phillips escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phillips will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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! Phillips shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Buttersnaps eats them both and turns towards Phillips to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Phillips rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Buttersnaps moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Buttersnaps is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Buttersnaps wants to clinch up but Phillips keeps it at a distance. A countering left hand to the body from Phillips misses. Buttersnaps tries to clinch but Phillips moves out of range. It seemed like Phillips was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Buttersnaps tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Phillips manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Phillips throws a head kick that misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Phillips dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2# Phillips gets a clinch. A left hand lands to the body for Phillips.
Phillips tries to break free but Buttersnaps pushes him back against the cage. Phillips wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Buttersnaps has him pressed against the cage. Buttersnaps tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phillips's elbow. #BC2# Phillips pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Buttersnaps is looking to clinch but Phillips is avoiding it.
#CL2# Phillips has closed the distance and engaged Buttersnaps in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Buttersnaps.
Buttersnaps wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Buttersnaps tries to throw a body punch but Phillips avoids it by throwing Buttersnaps back against the cage. Phillips on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Buttersnaps doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phillips is looking to break free of the clinch but Buttersnaps has double underhooks. #T1# Buttersnaps throws a head punch that misses. Buttersnaps tries to work over Phillips's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Buttersnaps being controlled against the cage. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2# Phillips escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Buttersnaps tries to clinch up but Phillips circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2# Phillips closes the distance and pushes Buttersnaps back into the cage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Phillips tries to break the clinch but Buttersnaps is controlling the position. Phillips misses with a body punch.
Buttersnaps managing to block the knees to the body from Phillips.
Buttersnaps doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2# Buttersnaps keeps control of Phillips as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Phillips can't break the clinch.
Buttersnaps wants to stall.
Phillips managing to block the knees to the body from Buttersnaps.
#BC2# Phillips breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Phillips throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Phillips lands a two punch combo.
#CL2# Phillips closes the distance and clinches.#BC2# Phillips's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Phillips throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action! Phillips lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Buttersnaps backs up against the cage.
Phillips looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Phillips misses with a double jab.
Phillips is breathing heavily. Phillips scores with a sloppy right hand. Buttersnaps should have avoided that one. Phillips misses with a two punch combination.
#T3# Phillips misses with a few strikes there.
Buttersnaps wants to clinch. Buttersnaps tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Phillips paws at him with a jab and circles away. Phillips avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Phillips lands a nice hook to Buttersnaps's body. Buttersnaps takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL# Buttersnaps gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Phillips wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Buttersnaps has him pressed against the cage. Buttersnaps is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buttersnaps creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Phillips dodges an elbow strike from Buttersnaps.
Buttersnaps working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Phillips is trying to push Buttersnaps away but Buttersnaps has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Buttersnaps tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phillips's elbow. #T4# Phillips tries to break free but Buttersnaps pushes him back against the cage. Phillips has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Buttersnaps prevents Phillips from breaking the clinch. A battle for position here, against the cage. Phillips is trying to break free. Buttersnaps is working Phillips over against the cage. Buttersnaps tries a body shot but Phillips blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Phillips blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buttersnaps has a couple of punches blocked by Phillips.
Phillips is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Phillips showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Buttersnaps tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Nice body punch from Buttersnaps. #CL2# Phillips fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Buttersnaps, pushing him back against the cage. Buttersnaps is trying to stall.
Ghee Buttersnaps has scored more points in the clinch so far. Buttersnaps tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phillips avoids it. Buttersnaps is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Phillips is keeping busy. Phillips looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2# Phillips breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Todd Phillips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Buttersnaps closes the distance but Phillips moves to the side and Phillips counters with a one-two to the body. Phillips throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phillips throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Todd Phillips seems to be getting the better of the standup. Buttersnaps tries to clinch up but Phillips circles away and keeps his distance. Buttersnaps misses with a low kick as Phillips jumps back.#T1# Buttersnaps blocks a low kick nicely. Phillips throws a solid leg kick but Buttersnaps takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Phillips. Buttersnaps is looking to counter punch. Buttersnaps tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phillips swats him away and circles back towards the center. Phillips on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Buttersnaps slips a jab and a cross from Phillips.
Buttersnaps is looking to counter the offense by Phillips and move into the clinch. Phillips lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Phillips misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phillips takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Phillips misses with a series of wild punches.
Buttersnaps tries to clinch but Phillips is having none of it. Phillips falls off balance throwing a combination
and Buttersnaps counters with a lovely straight right hand! Phillips misses with a looping right. An attempted straight right counter from Buttersnaps misses the target. Buttersnaps lands a jab to the nose. Phillips swats away the attempt to clinch by Buttersnaps. Buttersnaps swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phillips uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buttersnaps.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Buttersnaps lands a slapping body shot.
#T2# Phillips doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Buttersnaps fails in his attempt to clinch. Phillips swings for the body but Buttersnaps moves out of range.
Buttersnaps jabs at Phillips's body. Phillips misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buttersnaps.
Phillips throws a series of punches but Buttersnaps avoids them all with ease. Buttersnaps lands a right hook to the body.
Buttersnaps stuns Phillips with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A combination from Phillips does no damage. Buttersnaps bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Buttersnaps swings for the body but Phillips moves out of range.
#CL# Buttersnaps pushes Phillips up against the cage in a clinch. Buttersnaps lands with a light punch inside. Buttersnaps missing with knees to the body.
Buttersnaps has Phillips pressed against the cage, preventing Phillips from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Phillips blocks a body shot from Buttersnaps. Phillips working hard to break the clinch.#T3# Buttersnaps working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Phillips has had enough of the clinch but Buttersnaps keeps him there for the moment. Phillips tries to break the clinch but Buttersnaps is controlling the position. Phillips has had enough of the clinch but Buttersnaps keeps him there for the moment. Buttersnaps is trying to maintain a safe position but Phillips gets an underhook and turns Buttersnaps into the cage. Buttersnaps doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buttersnaps tries to work over Phillips's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Buttersnaps doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buttersnaps looking to stall.
Buttersnaps is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Phillips is keeping busy. Buttersnaps can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight. Phillips blocks a body shot from Buttersnaps. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Phillips blocks a body shot from Buttersnaps. Phillips blocks a body shot from Buttersnaps. Buttersnaps stalls. Phillips is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Buttersnaps prevents Phillips from breaking the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Buttersnaps fails to land. Phillips is trying to break the clinch but Buttersnaps is controlling him. Phillips can't break the clinch.
Buttersnaps misses with a punch on the inside.
Buttersnaps looking to throw knees to the head but Phillips is blocking nicely.
Ghee Buttersnaps has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Phillips working hard to break the clinch.
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 Ghee Buttersnaps. I think Phillips has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29 Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29 Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Phillips! An out of breath Todd Phillips 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:
NYF Fight Night 10
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
#R1# Spinner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hayha throws a series of punches but Spinner moves out of range. Spinner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hayha paws at him with a jab and circles away. Spinner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2# Hayha tries to keep at a distance but Spinner has taken the fight into the clinch. Spinner is trying to break the clinch but Hayha has him pressed against the cage. Hayha scores with an uppercut up the middle. A shot in the inside from Hayha. Hayha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spinner backwards. Spinner is trying to break the clinch but Hayha is controlling him. Hayha has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hayha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hayha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Spinner tries to break free but Hayha pushes him back against the cage. Spinner is trying to break the clinch but Hayha is controlling him.#T1# Hayha misses with a short punch on the inside. Hayha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hayha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hayha has Spinner pressed against the cage, preventing Spinner from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Hayha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Hayha lands with a short head shot on the inside. Hayha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spinner backwards. Spinner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Spinner blocks a body shot from Hayha. A head punch blocked on the inside by Spinner. Hayha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hayha tries to work over Spinner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Spinner is trying to break the clinch but Hayha has him pressed against the cage. #T2# Hayha lands with a short shot to the head. Hayha keeps control of Spinner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Hayha scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#It looks like James Spinner has been cut. Hayha tries to throw a body punch but Spinner avoids it by throwing Hayha back against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Hayha. Hayha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A short right from Hayha on the inside. #ROC#Spinner is rocked! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hayha. Spinner is still on wobbly legs! Can Hayha finish him? Hayha lands with a short head shot on the inside. Hayha creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Spinner's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Spinner drops to his knees and Hayha pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simo Hayha! In defeat, James Spinner stepped up to the mic, saying 'This loss doesn't define me. I'm a bad mofo no matter what. Come at me bro. '. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 10
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
#R1# Chapman misses with a wild combination.
Garner scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Garner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garner throws a right hand that Chapman ducks under and follows up with a left that Chapman also avoids with ease. Chapman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Garner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chapman manages to avoid it. Garner misses with the combination.
Garner throws a wild combination but nothing lands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garner throws a leg kick but Chapman sees it coming and moves out of range. Chapman appears to be looking for a big counter. A right-left combo lands from Garner. Chapman throws a wild combination but nothing lands. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Garner throws a right and a left that both miss. Garner throws a poor cross that misses
and Chapman counters with a series of strikes. Garner will be more careful next time no doubt. Chapman is breathing heavily.#T1# Chapman throws a nice looking combination but Garner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2# Garner moves into range and clinches up with Chapman.#BC2# Garner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Garner throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Garner tries to bum rush Chapman with a series of wild strikes but Chapman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2# Garner forces Chapman back against the cage and clinches.#BC2# Garner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Garner throws a right and a left that Chapman avoids nicely. Garner connects with the punch. Garner throws a right and a left that both miss. Garner throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Garner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Garner lands a jab.#T2##CL2# Garner moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2# Garner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Chapman swats away the attempt to clinch by Garner. Chapman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Chapman slips a jab and a cross from Garner.
Chapman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Garner manages to circle out of the way. Garner tries to bum rush Chapman with a series of wild strikes but Chapman uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A lazy left from Garner finds it's target. Chapman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Chapman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Chapman misses with a double jab.
Garner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chapman back to the cage. Garner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. A head kick misses from Garner. Steven Garner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# Garner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garner lands a nice shot to the body.
Garner throws a nice head kick!
#CL2# Garner darts in and clinches Chapman up against the cage.#BC2# Garner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A punch combination from Chapman misses. Garner stuns Chapman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Garner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chapman. Garner throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2# Garner forces Chapman back against the cage and clinches. Chapman is trying to force a seperation but Garner has the dominant position.#BC2# Garner breaks from the clinch.
Garner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4# Chapman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Garner scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Garner just misses with a punch to the body.
Garner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chapman on the side of the head. #CL2# Garner closes the distance and clinches. #BC2# Garner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chapman ducks right into an uppercut from Garner. Garner misses with a double jab.
Chapman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Garner is working the combinations to good effect here. Garner tries to work over Chapman's front leg with a kick but Chapman checks it. Chapman is looking to counter the offense by Garner and move into the clinch.#CL2# Chapman gets tackled into the cage by Garner. Garner maintains the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Garner prevents Chapman from breaking the clinch.#BC2# Garner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Garner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Garner dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Garner throws a right and a left that both miss. Garner lands with a nice combination. Chapman backs away looking to recover. Garner looks to land a combination but Chapman avoids it well. Garner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chapman circles away quickly and effectively. Garner falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL# and Chapman counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2# Garner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Garner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garner slips a jab and a cross from Chapman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Chapman fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Garner fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2# Garner gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1##BC2# Garner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Garner fails to land with a series of punches.
Steven Garner seems to be getting the better of the standup. Garner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Garner misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Garner misses. Chapman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Garner thumps Chapman with a low kick. Garner throws a jab when Chapman was well out of range. Garner misses with a wild combination.
Chapman throws a big counter combination but Garner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Garner stalks Chapman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chapman's face. Chapman staggers backwards, shaken. Garner tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2# A combination from Garner does no damage. Garner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Garner dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Chapman swats away the attempt to clinch by Garner. Chapman swinging wildly here.
Garner has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Garner cracks Chapman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Garner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Chapman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garner. Garner scores with a one two! Chapman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Chapman avoids the head kick by Garner.
#T3# Chapman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garner.
Garner misses with a wild combination.
Chapman attempts a counter takedown but Garner avoids it well and moves away. Chapman avoids the head kick by Garner.
Chapman walks into a left hand. Garner scores with a hook to the body. Chapman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Chapman throws a nice looking combination but Garner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Garner connects with a crisp jab. Garner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chapman moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Garner throws a head kick but Chapman moves out of range.
As Garner looks to move away, Chapman throws a big counter combo but Garner just gets out of the way. Chapman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4# A punch combination from Garner misses. Garner wants to clinch up but Chapman keeps it at a distance. Garner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chapman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Garner. This has been an exciting period of action! A jab from Garner finds it's way through Chapman's defenses. Chapman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Garner scores with a nice strike. Garner misses with a double jab.
Chapman moves out of range of the body kick. Garner misses with a two punch combination.
Chapman is looking to counter the offense by Garner and move into the clinch. Garner throws a right hand that Chapman ducks under and follows up with a left that Chapman also avoids with ease. Chapman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Garner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Garner avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Garner throws a nice inside leg kick. Chapman misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice straight punches there by Garner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Garner. Garner throws a series of punches but Chapman avoids them all with ease. Chapman tries to counter with a takedown but Garner is quick to defend against it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chapman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garner throws a series of punches but Chapman avoids them all with ease. Chapman attempts a counter takedown but Garner avoids it well and moves away. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Garner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chapman back to the cage. Garner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Garner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1# Garner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chapman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Garner throws a series of punches but Chapman moves out of range. As Garner tries to get set, Chapman tries to push him back and clinch up but Garner manages to avoid the attempt. Garner throws a low kick, looking for Chapman's leg but Chapman calmly moves out of range. Garner throws a push kick but Chapman slaps the foot to one side. Chapman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Garner throws a series of punches but Chapman avoids them all with ease. Garner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Garner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chapman moves away. Chapman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. No joy there for Garner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garner throws a right hand that Chapman ducks under and follows up with a left that Chapman also avoids with ease. As Garner tries to get set, Chapman tries to push him back and clinch up but Garner manages to avoid the attempt. Nice uppercut lands for Garner. That snapped Chapman's head back.
#T2# Chapman misses with the combination.
Chapman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garner wants to counter with a clinch but Chapman pushes him away. Garner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Garner throws a right and a left that Chapman avoids nicely. This has been an exciting period of action! Garner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chapman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Garner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Garner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Garner throws a right hand that Chapman ducks under and follows up with a left that Chapman also avoids with ease.#T3# Chapman throws a right hand that Garner ducks under and follows up with a left that Garner also avoids with ease. Garner tries to bum rush Chapman with a series of wild strikes but Chapman uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Garner lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chapman misses with the combination.
Garner keeps Chapman at a distance using the push kick. Garner lands with an uppercut that bounces Chapman off the cage and back into range. Garner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garner misses with a two punch combination.
Chapman checks the leg kick nicely there.
No joy there for Chapman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4# Nice uppercut lands for Garner. That snapped Chapman's head back.
Garner scores with a three punch combo!
Chapman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A combination from Garner does no damage. As Garner looks to move away, Chapman throws a big counter combo but Garner just gets out of the way. Garner misses with a low kick as Chapman jumps back. Chapman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Garner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Garner misses with a two punch combination.
Garner throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Steven Garner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Garner misses with a double jab
and Chapman counters with a two punch combo. Garner throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ridwan Chapman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Garner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chapman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight! Steven Garner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Garner 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Garner! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 10
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
#R1# Black throws a nice looking combination but West bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. West tries to counter with a takedown but Black is quick to defend against it. West lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#It looks like Anthony Black has been cut. Good standup being displayed there by West as he connects with a hook. West with a jab. Black swings for the body but West moves out of range.
We've been told by West's head coaches at Mike Jones MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Black gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. West connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Black momentarily.
#ROC#Black is rocked! I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! West has cracked Black with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! West lands another huge swinging hook and Black tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Black, before West can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ripley West! Ripley West decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. Anthony Black spoke after the fight, saying 'I promise to learn from this. I'm going to come back badder than ever. '. |
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