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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
PFL 9
Date: Oct 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Huffman moves away from the strike by Darious.
Huffman throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Darious misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Darious.
Darious is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Darious misses with an uppercut. Huffman saw that one coming.
Darious cracks Huffman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Huffman misses with a looping right.
Nice straight punches there by Darious. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Darious.
Darious scores with a decent looking hook.
Darious misses with an uppercut.
Darious throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Huffman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Darious lands the left hand.
Huffman throws out a loose jab but Darious uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huffman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Darious works the jab nicely.
Darious cracks Huffman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darious uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Huffman.
Darious staying out of range there.
Huffman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Huffman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slow jab from Darious misses its intended target.
No joy there for Huffman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Huffman works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like DeShaun Darious has been cut.
Darious looks to land a left hand but Huffman moved out of range nicely.
Huffman missing with a left hand there. Darious was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Huffman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Huffman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Darious has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Huffman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Darious staying out of range there.
Darious scores with a nice strike.
Darious slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Huffman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darious.
A big left from Huffman misses.
Darious is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Huffman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Darious looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Huffman misses with a wild combination.
Darious ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Darious is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Darious.
Darious scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darious cracks Huffman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Huffman throws a hook but Darious avoids it easily.
Darious looks to land a left hand but Huffman moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Huffman misses the target.
Darious scores with a sloppy right hand. Huffman should have avoided that one.
Huffman is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Darious's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Huffman walks into a left hand.
Huffman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Huffman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Darious jabs Huffman right on the nose. Huffman blinks but takes it well.
Darious connects with a right hand. Huffman shakes it off.#T2#
Huffman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darious throws out the jab.
Huffman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Darious connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Huffman scrambles back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Darious. That snapped Huffman's head back.
Darious scores with a punch to the head.
Huffman staying out of range there.
Darious lands a really nice looking cross but Huffman seems unphased.
Huffman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Huffman is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Huffman shuts the power down on Darious. Lights out, game over! Huffman is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vince Huffman! |
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Event:
PFL 8
Date: Sep 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Darious cracks Tsering with a right hand to the side of the head.
Darious lunges at Tsering with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tsering's hand.
Darious throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Tsering counters with a single leg into guard. Darious didn't expect that.
Tsering sitting in guard here, content to control.
Darious trying to keep a closed guard but Tsering is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsering's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Tsering slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Tsering is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Darious has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Tsering has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Darious is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Tsering yanks on the arm and Darious is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Tsering.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lobsang Tsering! |
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Event:
PFL 7: Dead Or Alive
Date: Sep 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Galloway throws a jab but it's blocked by Colina.
Colina half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colina on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Colina throws a combination that misses
and Galloway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Nice shot by Galloway.
Colina misses with a few strikes there.
Colina has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Colina there as he acknowledges the shot.
Colina falls off balance throwing a combination
and Galloway counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Galloway throws out a powerful jab.
Galloway looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Colina moves away from the strike by Galloway.
Colina throws a combination that misses
and Galloway counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Colina throws a combination that misses
and Galloway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by Galloway there.
Galloway connects with a nice looking jab.
Colina throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Galloway counter with a right hand. #T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Galloway darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Galloway lands with a hook. Colina tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Galloway lands with a straight right. Colina didn't see that one coming.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Colina looks to land a combination but Galloway avoids it well.
It seemed like Galloway was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tripp Galloway dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Colina throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Galloway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Galloway scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Galloway misses with a hook.
Colina drops down looking for a counter takedown but Galloway sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galloway throws a lazy right hand but Colina sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Galloway lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Galloway thuds his right hand into Colina's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Galloway, as that shot connected.
Nice shot lands for Galloway.#T2#
Colina ducks under a wild hook from Galloway.
Galloway throws a lazy right hand but Colina sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Colina drops down looking for a counter takedown but Galloway sprawls and moves away.
Colina misses with a combination
and Galloway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Colina shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Galloway connects with the punch.
Galloway throws a hook to the side of Colina's head but Colina sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Colina might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Galloway lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Colina throws a combination that misses
and Galloway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Galloway throws a big shot that misses.
Colina tries to counter with a takedown but Galloway is quick to defend against it.
Colina looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Colina throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Colina on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tripp Galloway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Colina has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Colina there as he acknowledges the shot.
Galloway scores with a nice strike.
Galloway scores with a sloppy right hand. Colina should have avoided that one.
Galloway might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galloway lands with a cross. #T1#
Colina throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Galloway to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Galloway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Colina drops down looking for a counter takedown but Galloway sprawls and moves away.
Colina throws a combination that misses
enabling Galloway to counter with a crisp jab.
Tripp Galloway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Colina takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Colina misses with a combination
and Galloway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Colina closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A punch lands to the side of Colina 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Colina has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Galloway finds it's way round the side to connect with Colina's head.
Colina could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Colina slips under a jab from Galloway.
Colina on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Colina falls off balance throwing a combination
and Galloway counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Galloway connects with a crisp jab.
Galloway scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galloway throws a hook to the side of Colina's head but Colina sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tripp Galloway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Galloway 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight for Tripp Galloway!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Tripp Galloway!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Tripp Galloway!
Tripp Galloway wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
PFL 7: Dead Or Alive
Date: Sep 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Tsering moves out of range of the strikes.
Darious throws a poor cross that misses
and Tsering counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like DeShaun Darious has been cut.
The fighters circling - Tsering throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Darious on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Tsering clinches with his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tsering as Darious tries to tie him up.
Darious tries to stall but Tsering uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Darious looking to slow down the pace here.
Darious is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Tsering has denied him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by DeShaun Darious.#CL#
Tsering closes the distance and pushes Darious back into the ropes.#KD#
Tsering drops Darious onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Darious is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Darious is rocked!
Tsering definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darious wants to stall.
Darious is still on wobbly legs! Can Tsering finish him?
Tsering creates a bit of distance for himself, with Darious pressed up against the ropes and cracks Darious with a massive uppercut! Darious goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Tsering!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sangye Tsering! |
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Event:
PFL Kickboxing 3
Date: Aug 30, 2024 |
#R1##KD#
Tsering cracks Darious with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Darious is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Darious is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#CUT#It looks like DeShaun Darious has been cut.
Darious is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tsering avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Tsering clinches up with Darious and pushes him back against the ropes.
Tsering lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsering lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tsering cracks Darious with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Darious goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Darious wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Sangye Tsering! |
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Event:
PFL 5: Reckoning
Date: Aug 09, 2024 |
#R1##KD#
Tsering cracks Colina with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Colina looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tsering finish him?
#CUT#It looks like Roberto Colina has been cut.#KD#
Tsering cracks Colina with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Colina looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tsering finish him?
#ROC#Colina is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsering goes for a small jab and connects. Now Tsering goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Colina stumbles back but Tsering runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Colina to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Colina will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dechen Tsering! |
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Event:
PFL 5: Reckoning
Date: Aug 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Darious uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tsering has time to react.
Darious lands a jab to the nose.
Darious dips to his left and cracks Tsering with an uppercut!
A lazy left from Darious finds it's target.
Darious connects with a looping right hand.
Nice jab there from Darious. #TD#
Tsering gets a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tsering is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #CUT#It looks like DeShaun Darious has been cut.
Darious is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tsering unloads with some huge strikes here! Darious is out! Tsering wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tashi Tsering! |
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Event:
PFL Kickboxing 1: Genesis
Date: Aug 02, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Tsering closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Baltimore looks winded!
Tsering pressing his opponent against the ropes. #BC2#
Baltimore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Tsering gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tsering lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsering lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Tsering on the inside.
Tsering has Baltimore pressed against the ropes.
Tsering lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baltimore backwards.
Tsering softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Baltimore taking a breather.
Tsering definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Tsering creates a bit of space and cracks Baltimore with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Baltimore is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!#ROC#Baltimore is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Tsering rushes Baltimore and presses him up against the ropes.
Baltimore is still on wobbly legs! Can Tsering finish him?
Tsering creates a bit of distance and cracks Baltimore with a big uppercut! Baltimore goes down! The referee pushes Tsering away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Baltimore make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Tsering takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Sangye Tsering! |
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Event:
PFL 4: Doomsday
Date: Jul 26, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Caceres shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Colina napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Colina is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Caceres looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Caceres tries for a kimura but Colina is defending well.
Colina is looking for a sweep.
Colina sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Colina looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Caceres seems to be working for a kimura but Colina defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Caceres is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Colina has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Colina is defending against the submission attempts here by Caceres.
#SUB#
Caceres looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1##SUB2#
Colina looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Caceres is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Caceres wants to work for an arm triangle but Colina is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Colina looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Caceres seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Caceres wants to work for an arm triangle but Colina is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Colina is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caceres pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Caceres seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Colina is looking for a sweep. Caceres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Colina looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Colina actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Caceres is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Colina defends it well. #SUB#
Caceres is working for a kimura but Colina is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Caceres seems to be working for a kimura but Colina defends the submission attempt.
Colina manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Colina escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Caceres gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Caceres is pushing down on Colina's leg trying to pass to half guard. Colina is fighting to maintain full guard but Caceres has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Caceres is trying to work for a kimura but Colina is defending well.
#SUB2#
Colina actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Caceres is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Colina sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Colina is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caceres pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Caceres is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Caceres wants to work for an arm triangle but Colina is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Caceres is looking for a kimura but Colina is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Caceres to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Colina looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Colina looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB2#
Colina looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Caceres is trying to work for a kimura but Colina is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Caceres is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Colina has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Caceres is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Colina is just riding it out for now. Caceres eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Colina is defending against the submission attempts here by Caceres.
Caceres is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Colina looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Caceres dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Caceres rushes Colina and presses him up against the ropes.#TD2#
Colina pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Colina is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Caceres is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Caceres thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Caceres drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Caceres jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Caceres thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Colina looking for a guillotine here but Caceres defends easily.
#SUB2#
Colina has his foot on Caceres's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Caceres works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Caceres thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB2#
Colina escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Caceres gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jose Caceres overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Caceres thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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.#SUB#
Caceres drops back looking for a leg! Colina is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Colina manages to kick Caceres off! Caceres jumps back into Colina's guard. #SUB2#
Colina is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Caceres is aware though and is defending well.
Caceres wants to pass the guard but Colina is keeping the position.#SUB#
Caceres drops back looking for a leg! Colina is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Colina manages to kick Caceres off! Caceres jumps back into Colina's guard.
Caceres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Colina swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Colina escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Caceres gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB2#
Colina escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Caceres gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Caceres looking to pass the guard.
Caceres is working hard here to advance position.
Caceres slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Caceres is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Colina is defending against the submission attempts here by Caceres.
#SUB2#
Colina looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Caceres is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Colina doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Caceres. #SUB2#
Colina looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Caceres has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Colina defend it? Caceres steps over the head and cranks it - Colina is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Caceres!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jose Caceres! |
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Event:
PFL 4: Doomsday
Date: Jul 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Darious scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Darious looks to land a combination but Drago avoids it well.
Darious jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Drago lands with a nice body punch. #KD2#
Drago cracks Darious with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Drago has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Darious to stand back up!#CUT2#It looks like DeShaun Darious has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drago avoids a punch combination nicely.
Darious misses with a looping right.
Drago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drago wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Darious is breathing heavily.
Darious throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drago lands a brutal uppercut that launches Darious off his feet! Darious tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Igor Drago! |
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Event:
PFL 4: Doomsday
Date: Jul 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Tsering tests Salazar's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Jose Salazar has been cut.
Tsering lands a glancing blow to the side of Salazar's head.
Salazar is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Tsering just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Salazar has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chokyi Tsering! |
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Event:
PFL 4: Doomsday
Date: Jul 26, 2024 |
#R1#
A jab from Silva does it's job there.#CUT#It looks like Jonny Baltimore has been cut.
Silva throws a series of punches but Baltimore moves out of range. #KD#
Silva lands a big right hand that sends Baltimore crashing to the mat! Silva stays standing though and waves Baltimore back to his feet!#ROC#Baltimore is rocked!#CL2#
Baltimore gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Baltimore is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baltimore lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva has Baltimore pushed against the ropes.#BC#
Silva breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Silva darts in and clinches Baltimore up against the ropes.
Baltimore blocks an uppercut.
Silva stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Baltimore head around and knocks him out cold! Silva hops onto the ropes and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Silva! |
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Event:
PFL 3: Goliath
Date: Jul 12, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Caceres dives in and scores a takedown into Baltimore's guard.#SUB#
Caceres drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Caceres as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Baltimore screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Caceres! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jose Caceres! |
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Event:
PFL 3: Goliath
Date: Jul 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Salazar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Salazar closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Khumbo Iii lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Khumbo Iii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khumbo Iii thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Salazar's head. #SUB#
Salazar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Salazar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Khumbo Iii looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Salazar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Khumbo Iii.
Salazar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Khumbo Iii. #SUB#
Salazar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Salazar looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Salazar looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Khumbo Iii looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Khumbo Iii tries to pass to full mount but Salazar defends it. #SUB#
Salazar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khumbo Iii is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Salazar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Khumbo Iii is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Salazar defends it well. #SUB#
Salazar actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Salazar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Salazar looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB2#
Khumbo Iii wants to work for an arm triangle but Salazar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Salazar actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Khumbo Iii is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Salazar is just riding it out for now. Khumbo Iii eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Salazar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Salazar could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Khumbo Iii is working for a submission of some sort.
Khumbo Iii not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3##SUB#
Salazar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Salazar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Khumbo Iii.
Khumbo Iii thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Salazar's head. #SUB#
Salazar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.#SUB#
Salazar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khumbo Iii throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Salazar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Salazar is pressing down on Khumbo Iii's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Salazar has his foot on Khumbo Iii's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khumbo Iii works his way back into a safe position though.
Salazar is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Khumbo Iii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Khumbo Iii throws a big elbow that misses. #T4##SUB#
Salazar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Salazar is looking for a triangle but Khumbo Iii pushes his legs off easily.
Khumbo Iii makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Khumbo Iii drops back looking for a leg! Salazar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Salazar manages to kick Khumbo Iii off! Khumbo Iii jumps back into Salazar's guard. #SUB#
Salazar has his foot on Khumbo Iii's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khumbo Iii works his way back into a safe position though.
Salazar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Khumbo Iii is sitting in close to Salazar's body. Salazar has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Khumbo Iii is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Khumbo Iii is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Salazar.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jose Salazar! |
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Event:
PFL 3: Goliath
Date: Jul 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Darious rushes Colina and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Colina is up against the ropes and has nowhere to go. Darious piles on the pressure and Colina crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeShaun Darious! |
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Event:
PFL 2: Don't Blink
Date: Jun 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Darious tries to close the distance and clinch but Tsering swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tsering tries to counter with a takedown but Darious is quick to defend against it.
Tsering looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darious fails in his attempt to clinch.
Darious doesn't manage to clinch there - Tsering circles away.
#T1#
Darious fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Darious gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tsering to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsering accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tsering throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Darious is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tsering is controlling him. #T2#
Tsering throws a big right hand that misses.
Tsering loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tsering postures up in Darious's guard and throws a big left but Darious blocks it.
Tsering might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tsering is looking to work some ground and pound but Darious has wrist control.
Tsering trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Darious wants to stand and escape but Tsering is having none of it.
Tsering throwing strikes from guard but Darious blocks nicely.
Tsering is looking to work some ground and pound but Darious has wrist control.
Tsering throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Darious works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tsering working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tsering in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tsering is looking to work some ground and pound but Darious has wrist control.
Darious preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Tsering throws a big elbow that misses.
Tsering in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tsering postures up in Darious's guard and throws a big left but Darious blocks it.
Darious utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tsering with a flurry of punches that miss.
Darious is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tsering is looking to work some ground and pound but Darious has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tsering's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #CUT#It looks like DeShaun Darious has been cut.
Tsering working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tsering working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tsering throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
Tsering working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tsering postures up in Darious's guard and throws a big left but Darious blocks it.
Tsering throws a big right hand that misses.
Tsering throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Tsering throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Darious works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tsering with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tsering throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tsering throws a big elbow that misses.
Tsering content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #CUT#That has opened up DeShaun Darious's cut even more.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at DeShaun Darious's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tenzin Tsering!
Tenzin Tsering is the new heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
PFL 2: Don't Blink
Date: Jun 28, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Caceres shoots in and gets a takedown into Baltimore's guard.#SUB2#
Caceres drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Caceres jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Caceres drops back looking for a leg! Baltimore is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baltimore manages to kick Caceres off! Caceres jumps back into Baltimore's guard. #SUB2#
Caceres 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. Caceres seems to have locked his on tight now - Baltimore screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Caceres, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jose Caceres! |
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Event:
PFL 2: Don't Blink
Date: Jun 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Drago punishes Colina's body with a nice straight punch.
Drago scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Drago clobbers Colina with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#It looks like Roberto Colina has been cut.#KD2#
Drago drops Colina with a beautiful combination! Colina stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Drago is looking for the KO!
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!
Drago ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Drago scores with a hook.#KD2#
Drago drops Colina with a beautiful combination! Colina stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Drago is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Colina is rocked!
Drago misses with a double jab.
#KD2#
Drago feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Colina sprawling to the canvas! Colina rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Drago finish him?!
Oh Colina is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drago measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Colina! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Igor Drago! |
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Event:
PFL 2: Don't Blink
Date: Jun 28, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Tsering drives through and clinches with Salazar against the ropes.
Salazar is trying to maintain a safe position but Tsering gets an underhook and turns Salazar into the ropes.
Tsering lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#It looks like Jose Salazar has been cut.
Tsering lands with a short shot to the head.
Salazar looks winded!#KD#
Tsering drops Salazar onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Salazar is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Tsering creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Salazar's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Salazar drops to his knees and Tsering pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sangye Tsering! |
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Event:
PFL 1: Big Sluggers
Date: Jun 14, 2024 |
#R1##KD#
Tsering drops Salazar with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Salazar looks back up at him and smiles so Tsering waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Salazar is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jose Salazar has been cut.
Salazar bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Tsering comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Salazar falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Salazar was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tenzin Tsering!
Tenzin Tsering is the new super heavyweight champion!
Tenzin Tsering took some time post fight to say the following; 'I want to thank ENIGMA and John Daugherty for this great opportunity. I hope for a long career with ENIGMA and a title shot when I am deemed worthy.'. |
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Event:
PFL 1: Big Sluggers
Date: Jun 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Colina get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Colina stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the ropes but Tsering runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sangye Tsering! |
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