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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
FCL - 65
Date: Nov 15, 2024 |
#R1#
MyCock misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Bike throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MyCock.
MyCock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Bike doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
MyCock has taken the fight to the clinch.
MyCock lands with a short shot to the head.
MyCock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as The Bike walks away with a smile on his face. MyCock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
MyCock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Bike ducks under a wild hook from MyCock.
A slow jab from The Bike misses its intended target.
The Bike throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MyCock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As The Bike looks to move away, MyCock throws a big counter combo but The Bike just gets out of the way.
MyCock misses the jab.
The Bike fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MyCock manages to avoid it.
The Bike takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
MyCock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MyCock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Bike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MyCock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Bike throws out the jab.
MyCock moves out of range as The Bike strikes.
MyCock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
MyCock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Globo Gym (5000) in the buildup to the fight.
MyCock throws a body punch but The Bike moves out of range.
MyCock throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
The Bike takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Bike misses with a looping right.
The Bike throws a body punch but MyCock moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from MyCock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Miketh The Bike is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Bike swings for the body but MyCock moves out of range.
MyCock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Bike.
MyCock scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - The Bike throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MyCock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from The Bike.
The Bike looks to throw the jab but MyCock is out of range.
MyCock slips a jab from The Bike.
The Bike tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MyCock was well out of range. Poor timing from The Bike.
The Bike is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
MyCock slips a jab from The Bike.
MyCock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Bike.
MyCock avoids the body shot from The Bike.
MyCock throws a big counter combination but The Bike scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab from MyCock does it's job there.#CUT#It looks like Miketh The Bike has been cut.
The Bike throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MyCock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Bike throws a big shot that misses.
The Bike fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MyCock manages to avoid it.
The Bike throws a body punch but MyCock moves out of range.
MyCock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MyCock slips a straight right by The Bike.
MyCock lands the left hand.
MyCock cracks The Bike with a right hand to the side of the head.
OH! The Bike has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! MyCock smells blood and charges in for the finish! MyCock unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of The Bike sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Holdin MyCock!
Holdin MyCock decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 8B
Date: Nov 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Dan Dinker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Nigel Greer!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Greer slaps away a takedown attempt from Dinker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dinker leaves Greer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Dinker drives through and clinches with Greer against the ropes.
#TD#
Dinker gets control of Greer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dinker will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Greer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dinker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Greer on the ground.
It looks like Greer 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.#SUB2#
Greer drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Greer seems to have locked his on tight now - Dinker screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Greer, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Nigel Greer!
After the big win, Nigel Greer made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bloodbath MMA Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 7B
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Morgan Leighton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Dan Dinker!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Leighton moves into the clinch successfully.
Leighton wants a takedown.
Leighton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dinker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dinker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Leighton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Leighton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dinker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morgan Leighton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Leighton is trying to trip Dinker. He has hold of a leg but Dinker is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Leighton persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leighton (2) vs (0) Dinker
Leighton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leighton controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Dinker is looking for a triangle here but Leighton uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leighton (5) vs (0) Dinker
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinker prevents Leighton from moving into mount. #T1#
Leighton moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dinker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dinker is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here.
Leighton has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Leighton (7) vs (0) Dinker
Leighton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dinker is desperately trying to improve his position but Leighton has a good base and remains in mount.
Leighton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Dinker wants to control but Leighton is having none of it.
Leighton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dinker has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Leighton (10) vs (0) Dinker
Dinker tries to roll but Leighton sticks to his back.
Good control from Leighton.
Leighton keeps control of the position as Dinker tries to break free.
#T3#
Leighton controls the action.
Dinker trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on Dinker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dinker is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Leighton.
Dinker is in bad spot here.
Leighton trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dinker doesn't escape. #T4#
Dinker trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Dinker preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Leighton.
Leighton is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T5#
Dinker is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Leighton working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dinker is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Leighton.
Dinker is in bad spot here.
Dinker trying to control but not successfully.
Leighton is riding his opponent, not letting Dinker buck him off. #T6#
Leighton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dinker for as long as he can get away with.
Leighton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
Leighton not allowing Dinker to control his hands.
Leighton is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T8#
Leighton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dinker rolls, trying to escape but Leighton keeps control of the position.
Leighton just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Leighton continues to stall.
Dinker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T9#
Leighton is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Dinker wants to control his opponent's hands but Leighton gets his hands free.
Leighton has good solid back control here. #T10#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Leighton.
Further stalling from Leighton.#T11##SUB#
Dinker is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Leighton gets his way!
Leighton controls the action.#T12#
Dinker trying to control but not successfully.
Leighton keeps control of the position easily here as Dinker tries to buck him off.
Dinker wants to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Leighton is hanging on to Dinker's back as he tries to escape.
Leighton controls the position.#T13#
Leighton continues to hold on tight.
I really don't envy Dinker right now.
#T14#
Leighton keeps control of the position easily here as Dinker tries to buck him off.
I really don't envy Dinker right now.
Leighton controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More hug and hope from Leighton.
Leighton avoiding Dinker 's attempts to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leighton takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
An out of breath Morgan Leighton 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:
DMMA 366 Kaengsaklek v Ekaku
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Osuna lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Walton throws a body kick that misses
and Osuna counters with a nice low kick that buckles Walton's knee momentarily.
Osuna slips a jab from Walton.
Osuna feints a counter leg kick.
Walton throws out a loose jab but Osuna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walton throws a body kick that misses.
Walton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Walton throws a right hand that Osuna ducks under and follows up with a left that Osuna also avoids with ease.
Osuna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walton.
Osuna clobbers Walton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Osuna pushes Walton up against the cage in a clinch.
Walton connects with a nasty looking knee right to Osuna's face.
Walton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Walton swings wildly with an uppercut but Osuna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osuna tries a body shot but Walton blocks it.
Walton misses with some punches.
Walton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Osuna lands a nice uppercut.
Walton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Walton.
#T1#
Osuna scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Osuna trying to stall but Walton improves his position.
Walton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Osuna looks winded!
Osuna misses with a hook to the ribs.
Osuna misses with a punch on the inside.
Walton misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Walton.
Walton throws an elbow that misses.
Walton lands a nice shot to the body.
Osuna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Walton.
Walton misses with the head strike.
Osuna has a couple of punches blocked by Walton.
Osuna lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walton backwards.
Come on Walton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Walton struggles to land a body shot inside as Osuna controls his hands.
#T2#
Walton leaning against his opponent.
Walton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walton struggles to land a body shot inside as Osuna controls his hands.
Walton taking a breather.
Walton taking a breather.
Osuna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walton backwards.
Walton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Osuna misses with some punches.
Osuna throws a head punch that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Walton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Osuna has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Walton taking a breather.
Walton working aggressively here.
Walton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Osuna slowing the pace effectively.
Walton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Osuna can't find room to land a body shot as Walton controls the action.
#T3#
Walton stalling in the clinch but Osuna improves position.
Osuna dodges an elbow strike from Walton.
Walton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Walton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walton struggles to land a body shot inside as Osuna controls his hands.
Osuna has Walton pushed against the cage.
Osuna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walton wants to stall.
Osuna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Osuna blocks an uppercut.
Walton lands a nice uppercut.
Osuna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walton backwards.
Walton misses with the head strike.
Osuna misses with some punches.
Walton lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Osuna takes an elbow to the temple.
Osuna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walton.
Walton lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Walton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Osuna misses with a hook from the clinch.
Osuna lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Walton or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walton tries to work over Osuna's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Osuna misses with the head strike.
Walton digs a right hand underneath Osuna's ribcage. Osuna let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Osuna scores with a shot to the side of Walton's head.
Osuna lands a body punch in the clinch.
Osuna misses with a punch on the inside.
Walton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Osuna working aggressively here.
Walton misses with a punch on the inside.
Walton misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 John Boy Walton will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Osuna blocks a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Osuna as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Osuna throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Walton misses the target.
Walton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Osuna. Walton does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Osuna. Walton does a little dance to reset his feet.
A leg kick checked by Osuna.
Walton blocks a jab.
Osuna misses with a hook. Walton ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Walton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Osuna checks a low kick from Walton.
Osuna shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Osuna gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Walton misses with the head strike.
Walton can't find room to land a body shot as Osuna controls the action.
Osuna blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Walton misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Walton tries to work over Osuna's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Walton.
Osuna digs a right hand underneath Walton's ribcage. Walton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
John Boy Walton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Walton throws a punch but it's blocked by Osuna.
A short left from Osuna.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Osuna creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Osuna misses with a body punch.
Walton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Walton misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walton.
Walton working aggressively here.
Walton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Osuna can't find room to land a body shot as Walton controls the action.
Walton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Walton is trying to maintain a safe position but Osuna gets an underhook and turns Walton into the cage.
Osuna tries a body shot but Walton blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Osuna. #T2#
Osuna tries to throw a body punch but Walton avoids it by throwing Osuna back against the cage.
Osuna lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Osuna blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Osuna leaning against his opponent.
Osuna tries a body shot but Walton blocks it.
Nice body punch from Osuna - that landed with a thud.
Walton misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Osuna.
A nice right hand lands inside from Osuna.
Walton throws a punch but it's blocked by Osuna.
Osuna doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walton takes a shot to the head.
Walton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Osuna's elbow.
Walton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walton throws a punch but it's blocked by Osuna.
Osuna is pushing Walton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Osuna prevents a body shot from Walton.
Walton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Walton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Walton blocking some punches.
Walton is looking to control Osuna's arms but Osuna gets an underhook and turns him. Now Walton has his back to the cage.
Osuna misses with some punches.
Osuna pushes Walton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Osuna.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Osuna creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Walton throws a punch but it's blocked by Osuna.
Walton misses with a punch on the inside.
Osuna stalling the fight.
Walton gets through Osuna's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Osuna throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Osuna. #T4#
Walton tries to work over Osuna's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Osuna tries a body shot but Walton blocks it.
Osuna stalling in the clinch.
Osuna lands a shoulder strike.
Osuna misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walton being controlled against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Osuna.
Walton misses with a knee to the head.
Osuna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Osuna lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Osuna.
Walton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Walton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Osuna can't find room to land a body shot as Walton controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Walton fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquin Osuna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Walton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Osuna manages to avoid it.
Walton scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Osuna clinches up with Walton and pushes him back against the cage.
Walton misses with a knee to the head.
Walton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Osuna blocks an uppercut.
Osuna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walton backwards. #CUT2#It looks like John Boy Walton has been cut.
A bit of stalling here from Osuna.
Osuna swings wildly with an uppercut but Walton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walton blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Walton fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osuna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walton throws a head punch that misses.
Osuna blocks a body shot from Walton.
Osuna makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Osuna lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walton backwards.
Walton looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Walton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walton.
Walton struggles to land a body shot inside as Osuna controls his hands.
Walton misses with a knee to the head.
Walton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Osuna is stalling here.
Osuna slows down the pace here.
Osuna pushes Walton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Osuna is struggling to control the position.
Walton is stalling here.
#T2#
Walton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Osuna tries to throw a body punch but Walton avoids it by throwing Osuna back against the cage.
Osuna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good body shot from Osuna.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Osuna misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Walton misses with a knee strike.
A shot in the inside from Osuna.
Osuna makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Walton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walton working aggressively here.
Osuna blocks the elbow strike.
Osuna lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Osuna is stalling here.
#T3#
Osuna is trying to maintain a safe position but Walton gets an underhook and turns Osuna into the cage.
Osuna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Walton.
Walton pushes off an throws an elbow but Osuna leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Walton looking to throw knees to the head but Osuna is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for Osuna to work.
A left hand lands to the body for Osuna.
Osuna lands a nice uppercut.
Osuna lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Osuna.
Walton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Osuna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walton tries to stall but Osuna uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Osuna manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Osuna manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T4#
Osuna takes a knee right on the jaw!
Osuna lands a right hand.
Walton misses with a knee to the head.
Osuna tries to work over Walton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Osuna blocks an elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walton being controlled against the cage.
Walton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Osuna makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Osuna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Osuna.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joaquin Osuna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Osuna 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquin Osuna!
After winning the bout, Joaquin Osuna thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
John Boy Walton was interviewed post fight and said 'Mr Pickles, I’m sorry I let you down my friend.
Its been fun. tonight I hang it up!'. |
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Event:
FCL - 61
Date: Nov 01, 2024 |
#R1#
The Bike misses the shot to the body.
Miketh The Bike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
The Bike drops Calloway with a beautiful combination! Calloway stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - The Bike is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Calloway is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jim Calloway has been cut.
The Bike drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Calloway's head, knocking him out cold! The Bike is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miketh The Bike!
During a confident post fight interview, Miketh The Bike thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 6B
Date: Oct 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Malo Tavara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Dan Dinker!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dinker shoots in and drives through. Tavara sprawls well.
As Dinker tries to get set, Tavara tries to push him back and clinch up but Dinker manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Dinker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dinker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tavara pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Dinker closes the distance and clinches.
Dinker looking for a takedown.
Malo Tavara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Dinker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinker wants a takedown but no success here.
Dinker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tavara smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Dinker closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Dinker is trying to pull guard but Tavara has him pressed against the ropes.
Dinker fails to pull guard.
Tavara wants a takedown.
Dinker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tavara is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dinker is defending well.
Tavara 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.
Tavara looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Dinker has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tavara uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Dinker throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tavara uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tavara (3) vs (0) Dinker
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Dinker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dinker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tavara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dinker tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tavara (5) vs (0) Dinker
Dinker tries to lock up and control but Tavara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dinker is desperately trying to improve his position but Tavara has a good base and remains in mount.
Tavara pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Dinker wants to hold on but Tavara pushes him away.#T3#
Dinker tries to reverse the position but Tavara maintains control.#T4#
Dinker tries to control the position but Tavara now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Tavara (8) vs (0) Dinker
Tavara is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Dinker just trying to survive but Tavara is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You can see the frustration on Dinker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dinker trying to control but not successfully.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T5#
Dinker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tavara is riding his opponent, not letting Dinker buck him off.
Tavara has the hooks in. Dinker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dinker just trying to survive but Tavara is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Dinker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T6#
What can Dinker do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Tavara is hanging on to Dinker's back as he tries to escape.
Dinker is still trying to improve position.#T7#
Tavara is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Dinker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tavara gets his hands free as Dinker looks to control.
Dinker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dinker looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Dinker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T8#
Dinker trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Tavara controlling well, preventing Dinker from escaping the position.
Dinker manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tavara's guard. Nice work there by Dinker.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tavara (8) vs (2) Dinker
Dinker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tavara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tavara looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dinker wants to pass the guard but Tavara is keeping the position.#T9#
Tavara managing to control the position.
Dinker looking to pass the guard.
Dinker wants to control from the top but Tavara keeps moving. #T10#
Dinker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dinker content to stall in guard here.
Dinker wants to control from the top but Tavara keeps moving.
Tavara has control of Dinker's left arm, preventing Dinker from doing any damage. #T11#
Tavara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tavara controls Dinker momentarily but Dinker frees himself.
Dinker trying to control but Tavara is working from the bottom.
Dinker looking to pass the guard. #T12#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tavara holds on and takes a little breather.
Dinker pushing down on Tavara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tavara slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tavara pulls Dinker in to control the position.
Dinker trying to control but Tavara is working from the bottom.
Tavara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dinker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tavara (10) vs (2) Dinker#T13##SUB2#
Dinker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tavara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tavara postures up.
#SUB2#
Dinker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tavara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tavara content to stall in guard here. #T14##SUB2#
Dinker has his foot on Tavara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tavara works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Dinker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dinker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tavara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tavara takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Malo Tavara thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSKT 23 San Chai vs Shitnobi
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Chai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shitnobi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch lands to the side of Chai 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#It looks like Isamu San Chai has been cut.
Shitnobi scores with a jab.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Shitnobi missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shitnobi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai. #CL#
Shitnobi tries to keep at a distance but Chai has taken the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to Chai's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Chai.
Chai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shitnobi takes a shot to the head.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shitnobi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short left from Chai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shitnobi backwards.
Shitnobi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Shitnobi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chai lunges at Shitnobi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shitnobi's hand.
Chai jabs Shitnobi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shitnobi throws a lazy uppercut
and Chai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chai cracks a nice hook into Shitnobi's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shitnobi. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Chai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shitnobi misses with a looping right.
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obi Wan Shitnobi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai with a nice cross.#CL#
Chai forces Shitnobi back against the cage and clinches.
Shitnobi can't break the clinch.
Chai has Shitnobi pressed against the cage, preventing Shitnobi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Chai on the inside.
Chai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shitnobi looks winded!
A hook to the body from Chai.
Chai creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Shitnobi crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Shitnobi face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Chai takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Isamu San Chai!
Isamu San Chai retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Isamu San Chai 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:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 5B
Date: Oct 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Dan Dinker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sakamoto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dinker prevents it.
Sakamoto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dinker is trying to pull guard but Sakamoto turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Sakamoto manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dinker trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakamoto controlling Dinker's posture. #SUB2#
Sakamoto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dinker defends well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sakamoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dinker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sakamoto seems keen to control Dinker's posture.#T1#
Sakamoto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dinker (0) vs (2) Sakamoto
Sakamoto pushes down on Dinker's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Dinker actively working from the bottom here.
Sakamoto controlling the action here.
Dinker is looking to control Sakamoto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dinker avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Sakamoto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Sakamoto uses his free foot to push down on Dinker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dinker. Score +3 for passing guard: Dinker (0) vs (5) Sakamoto
Sakamoto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dinker has given up his back here. Will Sakamoto look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Dinker (0) vs (8) Sakamoto#SUB2#
Dinker is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
I really don't envy Dinker right now.
#SUB2#
Sakamoto is working for a rear naked choke. Dinker is not defending it well and Sakamoto has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Dinker refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Dinker's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hiroshimo Sakamoto! |
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Event:
FCL - 58
Date: Oct 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Patterson throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Patterson looks to throw a body kick
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Patterson connects with a crisp jab.
Patterson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Patterson moved out of range nicely.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Patterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Patterson under the eye.#CUT2#It looks like John Patterson has been cut.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Patterson to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Patterson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Patterson throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Patterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Patterson misses with a wild combination.
Patterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Patterson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Patterson is out of range.
Patterson lands a two punch combo.
Patterson scores with a punch to the head.
Patterson throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Patterson.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Patterson misses with a kick to the body.
#T2#
Patterson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patterson misses with a low kick.
Patterson throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
John Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Patterson throws a body kick that misses.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Patterson avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Patterson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Nice shot lands for Patterson.
A slow jab from Patterson misses its intended target. #T3#
Smith defending well as Patterson loads up on a big left hand.
Patterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Patterson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Patterson ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Patterson throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Patterson only half commits.
Patterson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Patterson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#John Patterson's cut is getting worse.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Patterson to score with a decent uppercut.
Patterson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Patterson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big left from Patterson misses.
Patterson looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Patterson tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Patterson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Patterson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Patterson.
Patterson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Patterson tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Patterson looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Patterson misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Patterson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patterson moves away.
Patterson's corner calls for a 1-2. Patterson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Patterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Patterson throws a leg kick
and Patterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Patterson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Patterson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Patterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
John Patterson is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Patterson misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Patterson.
Patterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith punishes Patterson's body with a nice straight punch.
Patterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith misses with a body shot
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Patterson.
Patterson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#John Patterson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to move into range but Patterson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
We've been told by Patterson's head coaches at The 3rd Precinct that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.#T1#
Patterson misses with a looping right.
Patterson throws a good cross that connects.
Patterson lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Patterson.
Smith steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Patterson.
Patterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Patterson. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Patterson.
It looked like Patterson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Patterson sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Patterson misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Patterson tumbling to the canvas! Smith pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Patterson was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kai Smith!
A very excited looking Kai Smith made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 4B
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Butch Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Dan Dinker!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wang slaps away a takedown attempt from Dinker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dinker misses with a takedown #CL#
and Wang counters by clinching up.
Dinker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Butch Wang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Dinker.#CL#
Wang moves into range and clinches up with Dinker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wang just stands there and leans against the ropes.#TD#
Wang ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wang no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dinker trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Dinker trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dinker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Wang seems keen to control Dinker's posture.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Dinker from controlling successfully.
Wang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wang keeping full guard, as Dinker tries to pass. #T3#
Wang keeping moving, preventing Dinker from controlling successfully.
Wang keeping full guard, as Dinker tries to pass. #T4#
Dinker trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Dinker from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Dinker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dinker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dinker trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5##T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wang keeping full guard, as Dinker tries to pass.
Wang managing to control the position.
Dinker trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang is controlling Dinker's posture.#T7#
Dinker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dinker wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Dinker tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard. #T8#
Wang pulls Dinker in to control the position.
Dinker wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang pulls Dinker in to control the position. #T9#
Dinker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dinker trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang has his hands on Dinker's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Dinker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T10#
Dinker looking to pass the guard.
Wang pulls Dinker in to control the position.
Dinker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang has his hands on Dinker's head, controlling the position.
Dinker wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.#T11#
Wang pulls Dinker in to control the position.
Wang continues to stall.
Dinker looking to pass the guard.
Wang has control of Dinker's left arm, preventing Dinker from doing any damage. #T12#
Wang's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dinker forces his way into half guard.
Dinker is trying to control the action in half guard but Wang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
#T13##SUB2#
Dinker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wang has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Dinker is trying to work for a kimura but Wang is defending well.
Wang is pressing down on Dinker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dinker being controlled here momentarily. #T14#
Dinker trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang pulls Dinker in to control the position.
More hug and hope from Wang.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Dinker gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
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Event:
FCL - 57
Date: Oct 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Outlaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaufman.
Outlaw looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kaufman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Outlaw.#CUT2#It looks like Rodolfo Kaufman has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Outlaw misses the target.
It looked like Kaufman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD2#
Outlaw cracks Kaufman with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kaufman looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Outlaw finish him?
Kaufman throws a body punch but Outlaw moves out of range.
Outlaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kaufman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaufman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Outlaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaufman manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaufman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Outlaw throws a looping overhand right but Kaufman ducks down to avoid it.
Kaufman throwing a counter right hand but Outlaw manages to avoid it.#CL#
Kaufman clinches.
Outlaw lands a right hand. #CUT2#Rodolfo Kaufman's cut is getting worse.
Outlaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaufman tries to work over Outlaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaufman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kaufman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kaufman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Outlaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Outlaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaufman scores with a shot to the side of Outlaw's head.
Kaufman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaufman blocks an uppercut.
Outlaw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kaufman.#T1#
Outlaw working aggressively here.
Outlaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Outlaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaufman lands a hook that snaps the head of Outlaw backwards.
Kaufman gets through Outlaw's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kaufman tries to work over Outlaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Outlaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kaufman lands a right hand.
Outlaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Outlaw gets through Kaufman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kaufman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Outlaw throws a head punch that misses.
Kaufman slowing the pace effectively.
A nice right hand lands inside from Outlaw.
Outlaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Outlaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaufman's elbow.
Outlaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Outlaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Outlaw misses with a body punch.
Kaufman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Outlaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Outlaw scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT2#Rodolfo Kaufman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A head punch on the inside from Outlaw fails to land.
Outlaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Outlaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Outlaw prevents a body shot from Kaufman.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Outlaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kaufman just leaning against Outlaw, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Outlaw.
Outlaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Kaufman is breathing heavily.
Kaufman blocking some punches.
Kaufman prevents a body shot from Outlaw.
Outlaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaufman can't find room to land a body shot as Outlaw controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Kaufman.
Outlaw misses with some punches.
Outlaw blocks an uppercut.
Outlaw lands a nice uppercut.
Outlaw works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Outlaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaufman misses with some punches.
#T3#
Outlaw misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kaufman misses with the head strike.
Outlaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaufman.
Outlaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaufman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Outlaw tries to work over Kaufman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaufman lands with a left to the head.
Kaufman tries to work over Outlaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Outlaw fails to land.
Outlaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaufman tries to throw a body punch but Outlaw avoids it by throwing Kaufman back against the cage.
Outlaw throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Outlaw on the inside.
Outlaw pushes Kaufman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Outlaw lands a shot to the body.
Outlaw gets through Kaufman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#Jeez, Rodolfo Kaufman's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Outlaw misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Outlaw fails to land.
Outlaw gets through Kaufman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kaufman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Outlaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Outlaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaufman uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaufman blocks an uppercut.
Outlaw lands an uppercut.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rodolfo Kaufman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Onyx Outlaw!
A less than humble Onyx Outlaw misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 3A
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Dan Dinker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Bruce Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Wayne looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dinker (0) vs (2) Wayne#SUB2#
Wayne drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Wayne seems to have locked his on tight now - Dinker screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Wayne, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Bruce Wayne!
Bruce Wayne tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 104
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones tries to clinch but Svensson moves out of range.
Svensson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Svensson sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Svensson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jones.#CL2#
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones misses with some punches.
Svensson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Svensson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Svensson defends well and Jones ends up having to push Svensson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Svensson counters with a nice body shot.
Alexander Svensson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bones Jones.#T1#
Jones throws a body punch but Svensson moves out of range.
Svensson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Svensson.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones misses with a body punch
and Svensson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Svensson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Svensson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
It appears Svensson was looking to counter with a kick there.#T2#
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Svensson throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Svensson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Svensson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svensson punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
We've been informed that Jones has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jones looks winded!
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Svensson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
#KD#
and Svensson counters with a nice right hand that sends Jones toppling to the canvas! Jones scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Svensson finish him?!#ROC#Jones is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bones Jones has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a hook but Svensson blocks it.
Svensson is looking for a counter combo.
Alexander Svensson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Svensson counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Svensson! |
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Event:
SMASH: Drago vs Veainu
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Saqqaf fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spratt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saqqaf throws a sloppy head kick and Spratt moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spratt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spratt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saqqaf's waist but Saqqaf gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spratt off to one side.
Spratt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saqqaf's waist but Saqqaf gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spratt off to one side. #CL2#
Spratt gets a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've been informed that Spratt has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Saqqaf dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Saqqaf tries to pull guard but Spratt holds him up against the cage and eventually Saqqaf drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Saqqaf - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Spratt is looking to take this one to the mat.
Waheed Saqqaf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Spratt.
Saqqaf misses with a body punch.
#T1##BC2#
Spratt breaks from the clinch.
Saqqaf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saqqaf misses with a low kick.
Spratt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spratt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saqqaf defends it nicely.
Spratt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saqqaf swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spratt.
A telegraphed right hand from Saqqaf misses the target.
Saqqaf bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2#
Spratt closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Saqqaf keeping hold of Spratt's head, controlling as best he can.
Saqqaf manages to get to full guard.
#T2##SUB#
Saqqaf has his foot on Spratt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spratt works his way back into a safe position though.
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!#SUB#
Saqqaf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Saqqaf looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saqqaf wants to sweep but no luck.
Saqqaf trying to keep a closed guard but Spratt is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Spratt stopping the sweep attempt from Saqqaf.#SUB#
Saqqaf working for a triangle but Spratt defends it easily.
Saqqaf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spratt's guard. #REVR#
Saqqaf is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Spratt keeping moving, preventing Saqqaf from controlling successfully. #T4#
Spratt throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Saqqaf wants to control from the top but Spratt keeps moving.
Saqqaf looking to sit in guard and control but Spratt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Saqqaf is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Spratt wants to control but Saqqaf is keeping busy.
#SU#
Saqqaf decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Saqqaf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spratt shoots in but no luck this time.
A big left from Saqqaf misses.
As Saqqaf backs off Spratt throws a huge counter combo but Saqqaf manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Waheed Saqqaf dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Spratt moves to clinch but Saqqaf breaks away
and Saqqaf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spratt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saqqaf tries to avoid it but Spratt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saqqaf to the ground. Saqqaf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Saqqaf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spratt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Saqqaf.
Saqqaf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spratt can do to turn this around?
Spratt blocks the body kick.
Waheed Saqqaf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spratt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saqqaf tries to avoid it but Spratt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saqqaf to the ground. Saqqaf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Spratt drives through and clinches with Saqqaf against the cage.
#TD2#
Spratt pulls Saqqaf into guard.
Saqqaf passes Spratt's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Saqqaf is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Spratt is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Waheed Saqqaf! |
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Event:
FCL - 56
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
#R1#
MacGuire throws a body punch but Borisov moves out of range.
Borisov throws a shot from downtown. MacGuire moves away and avoids it.
MacGuire wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Borisov walks into a stiff left hand from MacGuire.
MacGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Borisov.#CL#
MacGuire forces Borisov back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from MacGuire.
Borisov lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacGuire backwards.
MacGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Borisov or not.
Borisov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
MacGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MacGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Borisov.
MacGuire throws a head punch that misses.
MacGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
Borisov scores with a shot to the side of MacGuire's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borisov takes a shot to the head.
MacGuire misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Borisov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Borisov misses. #T1#
MacGuire jabs Borisov to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
MacGuire clinches with his opponent.
MacGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
MacGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Borisov controls the action.
Borisov gets through MacGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Borisov lands with a short shot to the head.
MacGuire digs a right hand underneath Borisov's ribcage. Borisov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Borisov on the inside.
MacGuire cracks Borisov with a nice body shot.
Borisov looks winded!
Borisov tries to break free but MacGuire pushes him back against the cage.
MacGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Borisov throws a punch but it's blocked by MacGuire.
Borisov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Borisov working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacGuire.
MacGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from MacGuire.
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!
MacGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Borisov controls his hands.
MacGuire lands an uppercut.
MacGuire pushes Borisov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacGuire.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacGuire.
MacGuire has Borisov pressed against the cage, preventing Borisov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
MacGuire gets through Borisov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from MacGuire.
MacGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Borisov takes a shot to the head.
MacGuire lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from MacGuire. #CUT#It looks like Boris Borisov has been cut.
MacGuire prevents a body shot from Borisov.
A right handed body shot lands from MacGuire.
MacGuire is working Borisov over against the cage.
MacGuire lands a body punch in the clinch.
MacGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borisov backwards.
A short left from MacGuire.
MacGuire lands a body punch in the clinch.
MacGuire digs a right hand into Borisov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Borisov's gas tank.
MacGuire is leaning against Borisov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
MacGuire lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, MacGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacGuire.
MacGuire digs a right hand underneath Borisov's ribcage. Borisov let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
MacGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Borisov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from MacGuire.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacGuire.
MacGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
MacGuire gets through Borisov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from MacGuire.
MacGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
MacGuire lands a left hand.
MacGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from MacGuire.
MacGuire lands with a right to the head.
We've been informed that Borisov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
MacGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Borisovs head.
MacGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Borisov is rocked!
A short right from MacGuire on the inside.
Borisov is still on wobbly legs! Can MacGuire finish him?
Nice body punch from MacGuire - that landed with a thud.
MacGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Borisov backwards.
MacGuire lands a shoulder strike.
MacGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borisov backwards.
MacGuire lands a left hand.
#T4#
MacGuire lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from MacGuire.
MacGuire works on Borisov's body with a couple of short punches.
MacGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
MacGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from MacGuire.
MacGuire lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Borisov to his knees! MacGuire keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean MacGuire!
During a confident post fight interview, Sean MacGuire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 2B
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Massiel Tomás! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dan Dinker!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dinker moves in looking to clinch but Tomás pushes him off.#TD#
Tomás scores with a takedown into Dinker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tomás (2) vs (0) Dinker#SUB2#
Dinker throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tomás escapes and throws Dinker's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tomás (5) vs (0) Dinker#SUB#
Tomás has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Dinker is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Tomás yanks on the arm and Dinker is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Tomás.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Massiel Tomás! |
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Event:
FCL - 55
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Frye changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for The Bike, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Bike blocks the body kick.
The Bike appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The Bike takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Frye throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frye throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Frye throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Bike throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frye stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Bike missing with a left hand there. Frye was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As The Bike backs off Frye throws a huge counter combo but The Bike manages to avoid it all.
Frye slips under a jab from The Bike.
A big right from The Bike misses.
The Bike swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Frye there.
Frye clobbers The Bike with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frye takes a jab right on the kisser.
Frye gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Frye slips a jab from The Bike.
The Bike jabs at Frye's body.
Frye takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Frye misses with a looping right.
The fighters circle momentarily. The Bike darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
The Bike avoids a kick to the body.
Frye misses with a double jab.
Frye tries to bum rush The Bike with a series of wild strikes but The Bike uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Bike slips a jab and a cross from Frye.
The Bike throws a hook to the side of Frye's head but Frye sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Bike definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The Bike uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Frye has time to react.
The Bike looks to land a combination but Frye avoids it well.
Frye is looking for the big counter here.
Jab from The Bike.
The Bike looks to score with a jab to the body but Frye is just out of range.
Frye lands with a kick to the ribs.
The Bike throws a jab but it's blocked by Frye.
Frye moves out of range as The Bike strikes.
The Bike throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Bike on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frye blocks a jab.
Frye throws a big counter head kick but The Bike avoids it with no problem.
Frye lands a nice looking body kick.
A jab from The Bike does it's job there.#T2#
Frye takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Frye throws a push kick but The Bike slaps the foot to one side.
A nice leg kick from Frye, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Bike dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Frye misses with a hook. The Bike ducked under it nicely.
The Bike was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The Bike throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Bike takes a kick to the side of the head.
Frye throws a sloppy head kick and The Bike moves out of range easily.
The Bike was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Bike keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Frye lands with a thumping leg kick.
Miketh The Bike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Bike scores with a body shot.
Frye moves away from the strike by The Bike.
The Bike backing away here, and Frye unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Frye tries to land a front kick but The Bike steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The Bike lands with a nice body punch.
The Bike misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Frye keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Bike.
The Bike lands a nice shot that snaps Frye's head back.
The Bike takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T3#
Frye takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Bike throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Frye to counter with a crisp jab.
Frye lands with a nice body punch.
Frye avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on Frye's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The Bike misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Bike swings for the body but Frye moves out of range.
The Bike walks into a jab.
Frye misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frye has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Frye pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The Bike is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Frye lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Frye ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Frye.
We've been informed that Frye has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The Bike swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Frye counter with a right hand.
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!
Frye goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Frye misses with a body kick.
Frye moves away from the strike by The Bike.
The Bike throws a body shot but no joy.
Frye feints a counter leg kick.#T4#
The Bike scores with a jab. Frye acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Frye slips a jab and a cross from The Bike.
The Bike jabs at Frye's body.
Frye scores with a body shot.
The Bike just misses with a punch to the body.
The Bike throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frye sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Bike avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The Bike misses with a hook.
Frye throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Bike throws a hook but Frye avoids it easily.
Frye looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Bike throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frye shapes to counter with a head kick.
The Bike takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Bike fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The Bike throws a looping overhand right but Frye ducks down to avoid it.
The Bike misses with a body punch
and Frye counters with a slapping leg kick.
The Bike tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frye was well out of range. Poor timing from The Bike.
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 Miketh The Bike will probably get the nod.
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#
Frye throws the kick towards the body but The Bike avoids it.
Frye misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Bike.
Frye takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Davis Frye is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Bike checks a low kick from Frye.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Frye.
The Bike smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The Bike is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body kick from Frye.
The Bike catches Frye with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Frye throws a combination that misses
and The Bike connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frye lands a body shot.
Frye lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Bike takes a swing at Frye's ribcage but misses.
Frye steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Miketh The Bike is winning the standup battle so far.
The Bike fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Frye looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Frye is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down The Bike rather than just go for the knockout.
The Bike avoids the head kick by Frye.
#KD#
The Bike feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Frye sprawling to the canvas! Frye rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can The Bike finish him?!
#ROC#Frye is rocked!
The Bike scores with a body shot.
Frye is still on wobbly legs! Can The Bike finish him?
Frye is breathing heavily.
A shot to the liver by Frye. Beautiful body shot.
Frye tries to get into range but The Bike steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Frye! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! The Bike scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miketh The Bike!
An out of breath Miketh The Bike 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:
SMASH: Crazyhorse vs Kalske
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Adamovic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Strand connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adamovic scrambles back to his feet.
Adamovic throws a hook but Strand blocks it.#CL#
Adamovic pushes Strand up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Strand breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Strand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valentin Adamovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strand thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the liver by Adamovic. Beautiful body shot.
Strand throws a shot from downtown. Adamovic moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Adamovic clinches.
Strand tries to break the clinch but Adamovic is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adamovic. #BC2#
Strand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Strand misses its intended target.
Strand works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Adamovic has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Strand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adamovic throws a big shot that misses.
Adamovic throws a leg kick
and Strand counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Strand misses its intended target.
Strand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adamovic.#T1#
Adamovic cracks Strand with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Adamovic scores with a sloppy right hand. Strand should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Victor Strand has been cut.
Adamovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Adamovic wants to clinch.
Adamovic tries to clinch up but Strand circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Adamovic rushes Strand and presses him up against the cage.
Adamovic misses with a punch to the body.
Strand wants to get back to striking at distance but Adamovic won't allow it.
Adamovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strand wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adamovic misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Strand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adamovic misses with an uppercut
and Strand counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strand.
Strand looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Strand throws a good cross that connects.
#T2#
Strand throws a hook to the side of Adamovic's head but Adamovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Adamovic closes the distance and clinches.
Strand is looking to break free of the clinch but Adamovic has double underhooks.
Strand blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Strand breaks the clinch.
Adamovic tries to clinch up.
Strand misses with a straight right.
Strand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adamovic misses with a straight left.
Strand circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adamovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strand's hands.
Strand misses with an uppercut. Adamovic saw that one coming.
Strand lands a jab to the head.
Strand throws a hook but Adamovic avoids it easily.
Adamovic lunges at Strand with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Strand's hand.
Strand blocks a head kick by Adamovic.
Strand waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adamovic.
Adamovic misses with a left hand
and Strand counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Adamovic throws a shot from downtown. Strand moves away and avoids it.
Strand throws a lazy right hand but Adamovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adamovic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Adamovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adamovic misses with the combination.
Strand tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strand throws a hook to the side of Adamovic's head but Adamovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adamovic is looking to clinch but Strand is avoiding it.
Strand misses with a straight left.
Adamovic throws an overhand right that lands on Strand's shoulder, as Strand tries to avoid the shot.
Strand throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Adamovic pushes Strand up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Strand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Strand finds it's way through Adamovic's defenses.
Adamovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Strand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Adamovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Adamovic lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strand slips under a jab from Adamovic.
Adamovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Adamovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adamovic tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Adamovic does no damage.
Strand misses with an uppercut. Adamovic saw that one coming.
Adamovic throws a body punch but Strand moves out of range.
Strand throws a jab but it's blocked by Adamovic.
Strand avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strand misses with a low kick.
Adamovic throws the left hand but Strand avoids the punch easily.
Adamovic cracks Strand with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adamovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Strand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adamovic throws a right and a left that Strand avoids nicely.
Strand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strand clobbers Adamovic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Adamovic moves in looking to clinch but Strand pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Victor Strand will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Victor Strand's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Adamovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Strand.
Strand tries to land a front kick but Adamovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Strand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adamovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Strand lands a jab to the head.
#KD2#
Strand drops Adamovic with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Adamovic looks back up at him and smiles so Strand waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Adamovic is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Strand! Adamovic is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Strand!
A victorious Victor Strand thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 1B
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Darden Kane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dan Dinker!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kane rushes Dinker and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kane stops a takedown attempt from Dinker.
Dinker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Kane has clasped his hands together around Dinker's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kane (4) vs (0) Dinker
Dinker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kane content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dinker can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Dinker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dinker can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dinker is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dinker seems a little lost for a moment, as Kane dominates the positioning.
Dinker wants to control but Kane postures up.
Kane has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dinker is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Dinker keeps trying to improve his position.
Dinker being controlled for a moment.
Dinker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dinker wants to control but Kane postures up.#T3#
Kane staying calm.
Dinker can't do much from the bottom here.
Kane staying calm.
Dinker tries to bench press Kane off him but Kane keeps the position. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Dinker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kane moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kane working away.#T5#
Kane content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dinker struggling a bit here.
Kane controls the position from side control.#T6#
Kane seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dinker for as long as he can get away with.
Dinker is looking for a sweep.
Kane controls the position.#T7#
Kane continues to stall.
Dinker is looking for a sweep.
Kane staying calm.
More hug and hope from Kane.#T8#
Dinker struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.#T9#
Dinker struggling a bit here.
Kane controlling from side mount.
Dinker struggling a bit here.
Dinker is letting Kane control him for a moment. #T10#
Dinker is looking to reverse the position.
Kane takes a little break here. Dinker wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dinker wants to control but Kane postures up.#T11#
Kane is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dinker tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Dinker wants to control but Kane postures up.
Kane moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dinker is trying to control Kane's posture but Kane avoids it.
Kane controls the position.
Kane working away.#T13#
Kane happy to just control the position for now.
Kane has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T14#
Dinker struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dinker tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kane takes the fight on points by 4 to 0. |
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Event:
FCL - 51
Date: Sep 08, 2024 |
#R1#
CleaPain slips a jab from Kaufman.
CleaPain tries to counter with a takedown but Kaufman is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Kaufman rushes CleaPain and presses him up against the cage.
Kaufman gets underhooks to prevent CleaPain's takedown attempt.
Kaufman lands a left hand that snaps the head of CleaPain backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Sandor CleaPain has been cut.
CleaPain prevents a body shot from Kaufman.
Kaufman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
CleaPain goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kaufman prevents it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kaufman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kaufman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaufman throws a punch but it's blocked by CleaPain.
CleaPain is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kaufman is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandor CleaPain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
CleaPain is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kaufman is defending well.
Kaufman stalling.
#T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Kaufman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kaufman misses with a short punch on the inside.
CleaPain prevents a body shot from Kaufman.
Kaufman tries to throw a body punch but CleaPain avoids it by throwing Kaufman back against the cage.
Kaufman effectively controlling the action here.
CleaPain is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kaufman is defending well.
Kaufman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
CleaPain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
CleaPain tries for a takedown but Kaufman manages to get underhooks.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
CleaPain is looking for a takedown.
CleaPain is trying to drag Kaufman to the mat but Kaufman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A shot in the inside from Kaufman.
Kaufman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kaufman tries a body shot but CleaPain blocks it.
Kaufman slows down the pace here.
Kaufman misses with a punch to the body.
Kaufman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kaufman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Kaufman taking a breather.
CleaPain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
CleaPain has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kaufman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
CleaPain is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kaufman throws a head punch that misses.
Kaufman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of CleaPain backwards.
Kaufman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
CleaPain is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kaufman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
CleaPain blocks a body shot from Kaufman.
CleaPain has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kaufman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
Kaufman lands a right hand.
Kaufman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by CleaPain.
Kaufman scores with a shot to the side of CleaPain's head.
Kaufman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of CleaPains head.
Kaufman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaufman.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaufman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaufman lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#Sandor CleaPain's cut is getting worse.
Kaufman lands a right hand.
Kaufman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kaufman misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodolfo Kaufman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sandor CleaPain's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Kaufman closes the distance and pushes CleaPain back into the cage.
Kaufman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with CleaPain's elbow.
Kaufman avoiding damage.
Kaufman swings wildly with an uppercut but CleaPain uses good head movement to avoid it.
CleaPain tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice left hand lands by Kaufman.
CleaPain tries to score a body lock takedown but Kaufman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaufman stalling in the clinch.
Kaufman lands a nice uppercut.
Kaufman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kaufman lands a left hand.
#T1#
A hook to the body from Kaufman.
Kaufman misses with a punch to the body.
Kaufman leaning against his opponent.
CleaPain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kaufman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandor CleaPain. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kaufman clinches up against the cage.
Kaufman tries a body shot but CleaPain blocks it.
Kaufman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
CleaPain can't get the takedown.
Kaufman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kaufman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Kaufman lands with a left to the head.
Kaufman has CleaPain pressed against the cage.
CleaPain looking for a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Kaufman.
Kaufman slowing the pace effectively.
Kaufman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kaufman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kaufman continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A short left from Kaufman. #T3#
CleaPain wants a takedown but no success here.
Kaufman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Kaufman to work.
Kaufman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaufman lands with a right to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Kaufman.
CleaPain prevents a body shot from Kaufman.
Kaufman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaufman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaufman works on CleaPain's body with a couple of short punches.
Kaufman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kaufman slows down the pace here.
#T4#
Kaufman throws a head punch that misses.
Kaufman lands a body punch.
Kaufman misses with a body punch.
Kaufman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kaufman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kaufman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Kaufman's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rodolfo Kaufman.#CL2#
Kaufman rushes CleaPain and presses him up against the cage.
Kaufman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt CleaPain or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodolfo Kaufman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sandor CleaPain's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Kaufman closes the distance and pushes CleaPain back into the cage.
Kaufman lands a nice uppercut.
Kaufman gets underhooks to prevent CleaPain's takedown attempt.
Kaufman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of CleaPains head.
Kaufman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kaufman lands a left hand.
Kaufman has a couple of punches blocked by CleaPain.
Kaufman presses CleaPain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
CleaPain blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kaufman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Sandor CleaPain's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kaufman lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#CleaPain is rocked!
Kaufman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaufman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from CleaPain.
#T1#
Kaufman misses with the head strike.
Kaufman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaufman is stalling here.
CleaPain can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandor CleaPain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaufman throws a head punch that misses.
Kaufman throws a punch but it's blocked by CleaPain.
Kaufman swings wildly with an uppercut but CleaPain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaufman lands a right hand that snaps the head of CleaPain backwards. #T2#
Kaufman lands a shoulder strike.
Rodolfo Kaufman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kaufman lands with a right to the head.
Kaufman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with CleaPain's elbow.
Kaufman misses with the head strike.
CleaPain goes for a takedown attempt but Kaufman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Kaufman darts in and clinches CleaPain up against the cage.
Kaufman working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT2#Jeez, Sandor CleaPain's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kaufman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaufman struggles to land a body shot inside as CleaPain controls his hands.
Good body shot from Kaufman.
#T3#
Kaufman leaning against his opponent.
CleaPain blocks an uppercut.
Kaufman digs a right hand underneath CleaPain's ribcage. CleaPain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kaufman pushes CleaPain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
CleaPain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kaufman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with CleaPain's elbow.
Kaufman stalling the fight.
Rodolfo Kaufman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by CleaPain.
Kaufman lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
CleaPain looking for a takedown.
CleaPain drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kaufman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
CleaPain has Kaufman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kaufman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodolfo Kaufman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kaufman 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodolfo Kaufman! |
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Event:
SMASH:301
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Strand slips under a jab from Briggs.
Briggs throws a right and a left that Strand avoids nicely.
Strand misses with a two punch combination.
Briggs works Strand's body with a nice hook.
Briggs throws a nice looking combination but Strand bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Strand does no damage.
Strand slips under a jab.
Briggs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Strand moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Strand.
Briggs takes a swing at Strand's ribcage but misses.
Briggs swings for the body but Strand moves out of range.
Briggs misses with a body shot
enabling Strand to counter with a crisp jab.
Briggs 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strand with a hook.
Strand slips a straight right by Briggs.
Strand takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A shot to the liver by Briggs. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Strand throws a sloppy head kick and Briggs moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Briggs.
Strand scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#It looks like Macka Briggs has been cut.
Strand throws a series of punches but Briggs moves out of range.
Briggs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Briggs throws a big shot that misses.
Briggs throws a lazy right hand but Strand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strand looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Briggs tries to bum rush Strand with a series of wild strikes but Strand uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Briggs misses with a series of wild punches.
Briggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Strand looks to throw the jab but Briggs is out of range.
Strand looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters circling - Strand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strand throws a jab but it's blocked by Briggs.
A counter left hand to the body from Briggs misses its target.
Strand's jab looks to have found its range, popping Briggs under the eye.
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!
Briggs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Strand counters with an inside leg kick.
Briggs misses with a hook.
Strand has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Briggs scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT#It looks like Victor Strand has been cut.
Briggs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Strand momentarily.
Briggs is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Strand's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Strand misses with a looping left.
Strand scores with a shot to the body.
Strand pushes Briggs away with a front kick.
Briggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Briggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strand was well out of range. Poor timing from Briggs.
Briggs blocks a head kick by Strand.
Strand dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Briggs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strand.
Briggs throws a right hand that misses
letting Strand counter with a right hand.
Briggs misses the jab.
Strand cracks Briggs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Briggs drops his hands momentarily and Strand takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Briggs misses with a few strikes there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Strand.#T3#
Strand throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strand scores with a nice head shot.
Strand lands a nice hook to Briggs's body. Briggs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Briggs looks to land a left hand but Strand moved out of range nicely.
Briggs looks to land a combination but Strand avoids it well.
Strand looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Briggs takes one to the side of the head.
Briggs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A cross from Strand lands.
Strand works the jab nicely.
A nice leg kick from Strand, right into the meat of the thigh.
Briggs misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Briggs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Strand scores with the left hand. Briggs knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#Macka Briggs's cut is getting worse.
Strand lands with a straight right. Briggs didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Briggs misses with a looping right.
Briggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Strand defending well as Briggs loads up on a big left hand.
Strand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Briggs throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Strand misses.
Strand dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Briggs. That did some damage!
Strand tests Briggs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Briggs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A clash of legs there as Briggs blocks the low kick.
Strand cracks Briggs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Briggs staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Briggs misses with a looping left.
Briggs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strand moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Briggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Briggs lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Strand dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Briggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strand.
Strand lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Strand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Briggs.
Briggs walks forward, straight into a front kick from Strand.
Strand slips under a jab.
Briggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strand.
Strand bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Briggs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Strand showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Briggs.
Strand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strand avoids a punch combination nicely.
Briggs misses with a right hand
and Strand counters with a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Briggs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strand! But no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Briggs throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Briggs misses the body punch
and Strand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Macka Briggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Briggs misses with a hook. Strand ducked under it nicely.
Strand avoids a punch combination nicely.
Briggs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#Briggs is rocked!#CUT2#Macka Briggs's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Strand takes one to the chin there.
Strand lands with a hook. Briggs tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oh Briggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circling - Briggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strand looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Victor Strand seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Briggs throws a jab when Strand was well out of range.
Briggs seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Strand feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Briggs sprawling to the canvas! Briggs rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Strand finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Briggs walks straight into a right hand from Strand - that's dropped him! Strand jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Briggs from any more punishment! Briggs complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Victor Strand!
Our winner, Victor Strand, 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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