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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SMASH: Barboza vs Veainu
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Havas takes one to the chin there.#CUT#It looks like Kamu Havas has been cut.
Bjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Havas swings for the body but Bjornsson moves out of range.
Bjornsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Havas counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Bjornsson clinches up against the cage.
Bjornsson blocking some punches.
Bjornsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Bjornsson.
#TD#
Bjornsson has picked Havas up - he's going for a ride! Bjornsson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjornsson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Havas!
Bjornsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Havas is in a horrible position here. Bjornsson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bjornsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Havas takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bjornsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Havas told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Bjornsson'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.#T2#
Bjornsson with a couple of short strikes.
Bjornsson is landing with some decent strikes but Havas is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Havas is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Bjornsson controlling from mount.
Havas is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T3#
Bjornsson controlling his opponent.
Further stalling from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Havas is in a horrible position here. Bjornsson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bjornsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Bjornsson landing strikes from the mount and Havas is in trouble!
Bjornsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You get the feeling that Havas really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bjornsson controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Bjornsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kamu Havas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bjornsson misses with a hook
and Havas counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Bjornsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Havas tries to sprawl out of it but Bjornsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Havas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Havas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bjornsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bjornsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#That has opened up Kamu Havas's cut even more.
Havas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bjornsson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Havas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Havas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bjornsson thinking. #CL#
Bjornsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Havas, pushing him back against the cage.
Bjornsson is trying to drag Havas to the mat but Havas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bjornsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Havas breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Bjornsson misses with a body punch
and Bjornsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Bjornsson shoots in and gets a takedown into Havas's guard.
Bjornsson prevents Havas from getting back to his feet.
Eddie Bjornsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bjornsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Havas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bjornsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Havas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bjornsson is controlling him.
Bjornsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Havas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bjornsson is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bjornsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Havas.
Havas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eddie Bjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Havas misses.
A jab from Havas misses.
Nice cross by Bjornsson.#T3#
Bjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Havas manages to avoid it.
Bjornsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Havas can do to turn this around?
Bjornsson staying out of range there.
Bjornsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bjornsson takes a swing at Havas's ribcage but misses.
Bjornsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Havas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kamu Havas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Havas moves away.
Bjornsson throws out a loose jab but Havas uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Havas! But no joy.
Bjornsson lunges at Havas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Havas's hand.
Nice sprawl there from Havas as Bjornsson shoots in.
Havas throws a right hand that Bjornsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Bjornsson also avoids with ease.
Bjornsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Havas defends it nicely.#T4#
Havas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bjornsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Havas lands a jab to the head.
Havas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Havas jabs Bjornsson right on the nose. Bjornsson blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Havas manages to avoid it.
Bjornsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bjornsson misses with a jab to the body
and Havas counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Eddie Bjornsson's cut is getting worse.
Bjornsson looks to land a right hand but Havas moved out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Havas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bjornsson swings for the body but Havas moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Bjornsson. That snapped Havas's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kamu Havas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bjornsson fails to land the takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Havas.
Bjornsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bjornsson misses with a hook. Havas ducked under it nicely.
Bjornsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bjornsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Havas sprawls and moves away.
Bjornsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Havas manages to avoid it.
Havas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bjornsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bjornsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Havas was well out of range. Poor timing from Bjornsson.
Havas looks to score with a jab to the body but Bjornsson is just out of range.#T1##TD#
Bjornsson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bjornsson just content to control the position.
Havas wants to get back to his feet but Bjornsson drags him back down.
Bjornsson wants to control but Havas is keeping him busy.
Havas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bjornsson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Havas tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Bjornsson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T2#
Havas is trying to get back to his feet but Bjornsson has full control of the position and if anything, Havas has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bjornsson controlling the position well here. Havas rolled but Bjornsson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Bjornsson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
Havas is trying to get back to his feet but Bjornsson has full control of the position and if anything, Havas has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bjornsson connects with a big shot to the side of Havas's head.
Bjornsson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Havas is trying to stand back up.
Bjornsson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Havas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bjornsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Havas is trying to get back to his feet but Bjornsson has full control of the position and if anything, Havas has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bjornsson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Havas is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bjornsson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Bjornsson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Havas for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Bjornsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bjornsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Bjornsson!
Eddie Bjornsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SMASH: Railio vs Frewin
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1#
A clash of legs there as Liee blocks the low kick.
Liee throws a big counter combination but Swanson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Swanson misses with a hook. Liee ducked under it nicely.
Liee misses with a series of wild punches.
Liee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson tests Liee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swanson throws a body shot but no joy.
Liee seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Liee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Liee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swanson.
Swanson thuds his right hand into Liee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Swanson dips to his left and cracks Liee with an uppercut!
Liee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
Liee appears to be looking for a big counter.
Swanson misses with a body shot.
Liee tries to counter by clinching up but Swanson breaks away and moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Swanson is looking to chop away at Liee's legs. #T1#
Swanson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Liee in his tracks. #CUT2#It looks like Brusse Liee has been cut.
Liee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been told by Liee's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Swanson misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Liee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swanson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Liee checks a low kick from Swanson.
Swanson lands a glancing blow to the side of Liee's head.
Good exchange - Swanson coming out on top.
Swanson throws a hook but Liee blocks it.
Swanson scores with a jab. Liee acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC2#Liee is rocked!
Swanson misses the jab.
Swanson is looking to slow Liee down with leg kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Swanson.
Oh Liee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Swanson cracks Liee with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Liee falls backwards - clearly groggy! Swanson dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benedicte Swanson!
Benedicte Swanson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Brusse Liee was interviewed post fight and said 'No! Not water! Ah! Ah! Ah! Ohhh! I'm melting! I'm melting! What a world, what a world! It was a fighting force of extraordinary magnitude!'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Thai vs Bispen
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Krahujec fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Edmond to the ground. Krahujec is now in Edmond's guard.
Krahujec is working Edmond over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Krahujec with a nice head shot there.
Edmond is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Krahujec throwing strikes from guard but Edmond blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krahujec lands a couple of digs.
Krahujec in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Edmond will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Edmond is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Edmond pulls Krahujec in close to prevent any damage.
Edmond working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond keeping full guard, as Krahujec tries to pass.
Krahujec trying to control the position from guard on top but Edmond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krahujec sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Edmond's guard.
Edmond pushes Krahujec off looking to stand but Krahujec dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Ground and pound from Krahujec.
Ground and pound from Krahujec.
Krahujec lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Edmond looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Krahujec is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Edmond has managed to free his arm - good work.
Edmond is trying to stand back up but Krahujec is controlling him
Krahujec throwing shots but Edmond is blocking nicely. #ES#
Edmond manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Krahujec misses with a takedown
and Edmond counters with a stiff right hand.
Edmond throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Krahujec counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Krahujec shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Edmond is trying to defend but Krahujec finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Edmond manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krahujec.
Krahujec shoots for a takedown but Edmond saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Edmond was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rayful Edmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Krahujec.
Edmond tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krahujec swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Krahujec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edmond was well out of range. Poor timing from Krahujec.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edmond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rayful Edmond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Krahujec gets tackled into the cage by Edmond. Edmond maintains the clinch. #T3##TD2#
Krahujec jumps guard and drags Edmond to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Krahujec trying to keep a closed guard but Edmond is proving a slippery customer.
Krahujec has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Krahujec keeping moving, preventing Edmond from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Krahujec is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Krahujec preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Edmond trying to control but Krahujec is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krahujec looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Edmond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edmond sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Krahujec's guard.
Krahujec is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Edmond is pressing down on Krahujec's thigh, looking to free his foot. Krahujec is holding on for now.
Edmond seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Krahujec does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Krahujec has a hand on Edmond's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Edmond takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB#
Edmond is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Krahujec is surviving well by controlling Edmond's body position as best he can.
Krahujec is in all sorts of trouble here.
The referee warns Krahujec that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Krahujec felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
A nice elbow there by Edmond.
Krahujec working to try and regain half guard.
Edmond sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Krahujec tries to hold on but Edmond pushes him away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edmond takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Krahujec gets back to half guard.
Edmond wants to take a breather but Krahujec is having none of it.
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 Rayful Edmond will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Edmond tries to clinch but Krahujec is having none of it. #TD2#
Krahujec looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Edmond manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Krahujec keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Edmond lands an elbow that stopped Krahujec in his tracks for a moment.
Krahujec drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Krahujec wants a takedown.
Krahujec misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Krahujec manages to pull guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Krahujec is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Edmond is aware though and is defending well.
Krahujec looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edmond is one step ahead there.
Edmond throwing strikes from guard but Krahujec blocks nicely.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Krahujec trying to control the position.
#T1#
Krahujec wants to sweep here but Edmond controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Krahujec is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Edmond is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Krahujec looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Edmond lands a couple of digs.
Edmond trying to control but Krahujec is working from the bottom.
Krahujec will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Edmond showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Krahujec keeping moving, preventing Edmond from controlling successfully.
Edmond lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2##SUB2#
Krahujec throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Krahujec is looking for a triangle but Edmond pushes his legs off easily.
Edmond trying to control but Krahujec is working from the bottom.
Edmond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krahujec is keeping the position for now.
Edmond slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Krahujec is trying to control the position but Edmond postures up.
Krahujec is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Edmond wants to control from the top but Krahujec keeps moving.
Edmond scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Edmond's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Krahujec wants to sweep here but Edmond controlling him for the moment.
Krahujec manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Edmond manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Krahujec throwing strikes from guard but Edmond blocks nicely.
Krahujec throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Krahujec postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Krahujec scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Edmond wants to stand up but Krahujec is controlling him.
Krahujec with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Edmond wants to stand up but Krahujec is controlling him.
Kamil Krahujec has got the better of the ground game so far.
Edmond is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Krahujec passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Edmond is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Krahujec asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
Krahujec scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Edmond to see if he's OK.
Edmond is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Edmond manages to get back to half guard.
Edmond is looking to escape.
Krahujec drops an elbow to the side of Edmond's head.
Krahujec prevents Edmond from improving his position.
Krahujec working the head and body with strikes.
Krahujec tries to pass the half guard into mount. Edmond knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Krahujec passes to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES#
Edmond throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2#
Krahujec closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Edmond quickly recovers to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kamil Krahujec will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Edmond has Krahujec up against the cage in a clinch.
Edmond wants to stall.
Krahujec is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Edmond pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Edmond lands with a right to the head.
Krahujec goes for a takedown attempt but Edmond pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Krahujec fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rayful Edmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Krahujec.
Edmond with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krahujec to score with a decent uppercut.
Krahujec with a lazy takedown attempt
and Edmond counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krahujec shoots for a takedown but Edmond saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Edmond wants to clinch up but Krahujec keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Krahujec feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmond controls Krahujec momentarily but Krahujec frees himself. #T1##ES#
Edmond has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Krahujec is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Krahujec goes for a takedown attempt but Edmond pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Krahujec takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Edmond defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krahujec.
Edmond appears to be looking for a big counter.
Krahujec fails to land the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Krahujec or perhaps it was just good defense by Edmond, which made it look bad.
Krahujec throws a nice looking combination but Edmond bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Krahujec closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Edmond gets full guard.
Edmond pulls Krahujec in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Krahujec working some strikes from top position.
Edmond manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krahujec manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edmond missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Krahujec is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Edmond defends well.
Edmond postures up in Krahujec's guard and throws a big left but Krahujec blocks it.
Edmond passes into half guard.
Edmond missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Krahujec scores with a few weak punches.
Krahujec tries to get to full guard but Edmond has control of the leg.
Edmond seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3##SUB2#
Krahujec looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Edmond is working for a kimura but Krahujec is defending it quite comfortably.
Edmond not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Edmond wants to control but Krahujec is keeping him busy.
Edmond not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Edmond working the head and body with strikes.
Krahujec tries to get to full guard but Edmond has control of the leg.
Krahujec manages to get to full guard.
Edmond trying to control the position from guard on top but Krahujec is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Krahujec manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Edmond manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Krahujec missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Edmond is looking to stand up but Krahujec isn't so interested in that idea.
Edmond being controlled here, momentarily.
Krahujec stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edmond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Edmond wants to stand and escape but Krahujec is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rayful Edmond showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Edmond has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
HC KT 6
Date: Feb 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Barnes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tully.
Tully fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tully looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Tully.
Tully fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes is looking to counter punch.
Tully lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tully moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
Barnes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tully misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tully goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Barnes 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.
Barnes lands a nice hook to Tully's body. Tully takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tully with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barnes to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Tully does no damage.
Tully tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Tully throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
Tully drops his hands momentarily and Barnes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jab by Barnes.
Carson Tully seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Barnes lands a head shot.#ROC#Tully is rocked!
Tully lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Tully is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?
Tully walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Abraham Barnes!
Abraham Barnes 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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