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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
JF 61 - Bai Li Enters the Hall
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Roser tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Churchill swivels and escapes.
Churchill connects with a body shot that sends Roser's belly button to the back.
Churchill scores with a one two! Roser had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Roser throws a front kick aimed at Churchill's knee but Churchill avoids it well.
Roser with a poor takedown
and Churchill counters with a left and a right that stings Roser.
Roser avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roser throws a jab when Churchill was well out of range.
Roser throws a jab but it's blocked by Churchill.
Churchill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Churchill lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Churchill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roser goes for a double leg but Churchill avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Churchill continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from Churchill on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ponder Churchill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adolf Roser.
Roser is looking to clinch.
Roser with a lazy takedown attempt
and Churchill counters with a stiff right hand.
Churchill lands a jab to the nose.
Churchill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roser.
Churchill bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Roser's head backwards.
Churchill moves out of range as Roser strikes.
Churchill connects with a jab.
Roser tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Churchill swivels and escapes.
Adolf Roser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Churchill lands a jab to the nose.
Roser dives in for a single leg takedown but Churchill sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Roser moves forwards but Churchill connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Roser fails to land the takedown.
Churchill lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Churchill scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Roser with that takedown attempt.
Roser looks winded!
Churchill feints a jab promting Roser to slip. Churchill then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Roser slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Churchill jabs Roser right on the nose. Roser blinks but takes it well.
Roser throws a body shot but no joy.
Churchill lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roser darts in looking for a takedown but Churchill gets double underhooks and turns Roser into the cage.
Churchill lands with a good body shot.
Churchill lands a lovely overhand right.
Roser doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Roser takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice straight punches there by Churchill. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Churchill.
Churchill fails to land with a series of punches.
Churchill throws a good cross that connects.
Roser takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Roser takes one to the chin there.
Churchill lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Churchill lands a really nice looking cross but Roser seems unphased.
Roser drops his hands momentarily and Churchill takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Churchill works the jab nicely.
Roser tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Churchill manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Churchill is working the combinations to good effect here.
Churchill lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Roser backs up against the cage.
Churchill connects with a jab.
Churchill scores with a nice strike.
Churchill dips to his left and cracks Roser with an uppercut!
Churchill feints a jab promting Roser to slip. Churchill then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Roser slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Roser throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Churchill counters with a left to the body.
Roser shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Churchill goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Roser takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Churchill fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Churchill scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Churchill with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Churchill throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Roser on the side of the head.
Churchill scores with a shot to the body.
Roser takes one on the button.
Churchill works over Roser's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Churchill lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Churchill's corner calls for a 1-2. Churchill obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Churchill connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Churchill scores with a three punch combo!
Churchill lands a nice hook to Roser's body. Roser takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Roser has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Roser takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Churchill thuds a left hand into Roser's body.
Churchill scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T4#
Churchill digs a good body shot into Roser's ribs.
Churchill lands a jab.
Churchill ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Churchill throws out a powerful jab.
Churchill moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Churchill's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Churchill duly obliges.
Roser looks to score with a jab to the body but Churchill is just out of range.
Churchill lands with a shot to the body.
Churchill lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Churchill looks to land a combination. Roser sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Churchill works over Roser's head and body with a nice combination.
Churchill scores with a one two! Roser had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Churchill lands the left hand.
Churchill lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Roser backs up against the cage.
Ponder Churchill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Churchill shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Roser eats them both and turns towards Churchill to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Roser tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ponder Churchill dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Churchill connects with the punch.
Churchill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roser misses with a body punch
and Churchill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roser shoots in for a double leg but Churchill sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Churchill scores with a crisp jab that stopped Roser in his tracks.
Roser throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Churchill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Roser throws a body punch but Churchill moves out of range.
Churchill takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Roser misses with a looping left.
A big right from Roser misses.
Roser swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Churchill lands with a good body shot.
Roser pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roser misses with a left hand
letting Churchill counter with a right hand.
Roser misses with a body shot
and Churchill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Churchill throws a combination. Roser tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Churchill smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Roser might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Churchill has got the better of the exchanges.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Churchill.
Ponder Churchill is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Roser throws a body shot but no joy.
Roser is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Churchill.
Roser shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Churchill counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roser thinking.
Churchill swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Roser.
A left and a right from Churchill both land. Nice combination.
Churchill scores with a jab to the head.
Roser walks into a jab.
Churchill's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Churchill duly obliges.
Churchill lands a really nice looking cross but Roser seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Churchill cracks a nice hook into Roser's ribs.
Churchill moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Churchill connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Roser momentarily.
A nice combination there by Churchill.
Churchill scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Roser takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Churchill scores with a one two! Roser had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Roser doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Churchill scores with a jab. Roser acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Churchill here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Churchill connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roser. Roser circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Churchill scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Roser misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ponder Churchill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adolf Roser.
Churchill lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Roser's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Churchill connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Roser scrambles back to his feet.
Roser throws a lazy head kick
and Churchill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice jab there from Churchill.
Churchill lands a two punch combo.
Roser is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Churchill.
Churchill lands a jab.
Churchill fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roser looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Churchill lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Roser backs up against the cage.
#T3#
Churchill thuds a left hand into Roser's body.
Churchill jabs at Roser's body.
Churchill catches Roser with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Churchill lands a jab to the nose.
Roser throws an off balance right hand
and Churchill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roser takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Roser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Churchill manages to avoid it.
Roser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Churchill manages to avoid it.
Churchill punishes Roser's body with a nice straight punch.
Churchill smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Churchill scores with a three punch combo!
Churchill lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Roser backs up against the cage.
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!
Churchill pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Roser back to the cage. Churchill follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Roser loads up on a big right hand but Churchill slips the punch.
Good shot there by Churchill.
Roser has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Roser tests Churchill's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Roser loads up on a big right hand but Churchill slips the punch.
Churchill throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Roser misses with a right hand
and Churchill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Churchill fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roser looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Roser doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Churchill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ponder Churchill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Churchill lands with a right hand.
Churchill fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Churchill with a hook.
Churchill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roser is looking to clinch.
Churchill wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Churchill misses with a double jab.
Roser now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Churchill stuns Roser with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Roser just misses with a punch to the body.
Roser misses with an uppercut
and Roser 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.
Ponder Churchill dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Roser misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Churchill.
Roser is trying hard to land a takedown here. Churchill sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Roser misses with a looping right.
Jab from Churchill.
Churchill connects with a looping right hand.
Churchill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Churchill on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Churchill connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Roser momentarily.
Churchill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roser.
Churchill tries to counter by clinching up but Roser breaks away and moves out of range.
Churchill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roser.
Churchill's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Churchill duly obliges.
Churchill dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Roser throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Churchill tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Roser is in Churchill's guard.
Churchill knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roser on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roser postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roser wants to pass the guard but Churchill is keeping the position.
Churchill wants to sweep but no luck.
Roser has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roser working some strikes from top position.
Churchill keeping moving, preventing Roser from controlling successfully.
Roser preventing the sweep.
Roser trying to control the position from guard on top but Churchill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roser preventing the sweep.
Churchill on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Churchill tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Roser lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Churchill pulls Roser in close to his closed guard and prevents Roser from doing any damage or advancing position.
Roser wants to control from the top but Churchill keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Churchill scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Churchill uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Roser misses with an uppercut
and Churchill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Churchill throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Roser on the side of the head.
Churchill lunges at Roser with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Roser's hand.
Churchill cracks a nice hook into Roser's ribs.
Roser shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Churchill counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Churchill lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Churchill lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Churchill getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Churchill throws a good cross that connects.
Danga de danga de dang - Churchill scores with a four punch combination!
Churchill tests Roser's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roser throws a body shot but no joy.
Roser takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Churchill avoids the body shot from Roser.
Roser throws a leg kick that is checked
and Churchill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Roser misses the body punch
and Churchill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Churchill scores with the left hand. Roser knows he should have avoided that one.
Churchill throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Roser on the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Churchill!
Roser throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roser takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T4#
Churchill closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Churchill scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Roser takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A head kick misses from Roser.
Churchill stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Roser ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Churchill moves away.
Churchill misses with the combination.
Churchill slaps away a takedown attempt from Roser, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ponder Churchill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adolf Roser.
Churchill's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Churchill duly obliges.
Ponder Churchill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Churchill cracks a nice hook into Roser's ribs.
Roser misses with a lunging right hand
and Churchill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roser takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Adolf Roser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Churchill throws a combination. Roser tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ponder Churchill showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Churchill, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:25
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ponder Churchill! |
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Event:
IFA 17: New Mexico
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Joris digs a good body shot into Herny's ribs.
Herny throws a head kick that Joris semi-blocks.
Herny definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gaston Joris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joris bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Joris scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Joris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Herny connects with an inside leg kick.
Joris misses with a combination
and Herny counters with a low kick, right behind Joris 's knee.
Herny ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Herny shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Joris takes a swing at Herny's ribcage but misses.
Joris moves into range and connects with a jab.
Herny is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Herny gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Herny throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Joris.
Herny moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Joris has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Joris throws a hook but Herny avoids it easily.
Joris cracks Herny with a right hand to the side of the head.
Herny chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch lands to the side of Herny 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Joris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Herny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joris misses with a hook
and Herny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Herny.
Joris throws a big shot that misses.
Herny lands a lovely overhand right.
A head kick misses from Herny.
Herny fakes the leg kick and cracks Joris in the body.
Gaston Joris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joris misses with a jab to the body
letting Herny counter with a right hand. #TD#
Herny decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Herny is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Herny is looking for a kimura here.
Joris is trying to stand back up but Herny is controlling him
#T3##SU#
Herny stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Joris is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Joris misses with a wild body shot.
Good leg kick by Herny.
Joris throws a looping overhand right but Herny ducks down to avoid it.
Herny connects with a right hand. Joris shakes it off.#ROC#Joris is rocked!
Joris takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Joris is still on wobbly legs! Can Herny finish him?
Joris looks winded!
Herny fakes the body blow, causing Joris to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Joris goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexis Herny!
A pretty intense looking Alexis Herny took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
Sunrise 11
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Yurchon throws a lazy right hand but Dailey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yurchon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dailey looks to land a combination but Yurchon avoids it well.
Dailey lands a jab to the nose.
Yurchon throws an overhand right that lands on Dailey's shoulder, as Dailey tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dailey! But no joy.
Dailey slips a straight right by Yurchon.
A jab lands there for Yurchon.
Kenny Yurchon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dailey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yurchon throws out a loose jab but Dailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yurchon throws a big shot that misses.
Dailey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yurchon at a distance.
Yurchon loads up on a big right hand but Dailey slips the punch.
Dailey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yurchon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dailey thuds his right hand into Yurchon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Dailey avoids the body shot from Yurchon.
Yurchon throws an off balance right hand
and Dailey counters with a straight right hand.
Yurchon misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Yurchon misses its intended target.
Dailey misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Yurchon misses the jab.
Yurchon misses the jab.
Dailey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dailey cracks Yurchon with a good jab.
Yurchon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yurchon misses with a straight right.
Dailey dips to his left and cracks Yurchon with an uppercut!
Dailey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dailey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dailey moves away from the strike by Yurchon.
Dailey ducks under a wild hook from Yurchon.
Dailey avoids the body shot from Yurchon.
Dailey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yurchon.
Yurchon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dailey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dailey lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dailey staying out of range there.
Yurchon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dailey counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Yurchon is rocked!#T2#
BAM! Dailey delivers a spinning backfist that drops Yurchon like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Joel Dailey!
Joel Dailey thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Sunrise 11
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Sabet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sabet connects with a nasty looking knee right to Soibler's face.
Sabet with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sabet unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sabet lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Soibler backwards.
Sabet connects with a knee to the head.
#ROC#Soibler is rocked!
Sabet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Soibler is still on wobbly legs! Can Sabet finish him?
Sabet has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Soibler to the canvas! Can Soibler beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's waved off the fight! He didn't think Soibler was in a fit state to continue so this fight is over! Sabet is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Almanzor Sabet!
The defeated Jordan Soibler had this to say: 'Well it went wrong for me tonight but I’m not going anywhere,thanks for opportunity'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Medza enables Flynn to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Medza manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Flynn throwing strikes from guard but Medza blocks nicely.
Medza is looking to stand up but Flynn isn't so interested in that idea.
Flynn distracts Medza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Flynn scoring with some ground and pound.
Flynn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Medza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Medza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Medza is trying to control the position but Flynn postures up.
Flynn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flynn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flynn landing some decent shots from guard.
Flynn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Medza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Flynn cracks Medza with a solid left hand.
Flynn distracts Medza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Flynn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Medza knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Flynn on the ground.
Flynn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Flynn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Medza's head.
Flynn slips nicely into half guard.
Medza is trying to stand.
Medza is breathing heavily.
Flynn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Flynn connects with a nice short shot to Medza's temple.
Flynn is nestled in close to Medza, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Flynn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Flynn connects with a nice short shot to Medza's temple. #ROC2#Medza is rocked!
Flynn working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Medza is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Medza is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Xtreme Fighting Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Flynn working over Medza with some ground and pound. Medza looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Flynn scores with a big shot! Medza's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Medza! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cameron Flynn!
A victorious Cameron Flynn 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:
MMA Hype -28-
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Carvalho. No joy for Dover on that attempt.
Carvalho feints the counter takedown.
Dover shoots in for a takedown but Carvalho shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dover.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Dover. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Dover drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dover has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Carvalho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dover's guard. #REVB#
Carvalho tries to free his leg and advance position but Dover is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Carvalho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dover has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carvalho has managed to get both his arms back between Dover's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Dover is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvalho with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Dover looking to control.
Carvalho wants to pass the guard but Dover is keeping the position.
Dover 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.
Carvalho is pushing down on Dover's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dover is fighting to maintain full guard but Carvalho has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dover tries to get to full guard but Carvalho has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Carvalho 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.
Dover wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dover is looking to control Carvalho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dover avoid being mounted?
Dover wants to get back to full guard.
Dover is looking to control Carvalho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dover avoid being mounted?
Dover is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Carvalho trying to advance position but Dover counters by regaining guard.
Dover trying to keep a closed guard but Carvalho is proving a slippery customer.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Dover keeps moving.
Carvalho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dover tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carvalho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dover somewhat.
Dover has his takedown stuffed
and Carvalho counters with a three punch combo that has Dover backing up. Dover nods at Carvalho to acknowledge the strikes.
Carvalho throws a right hand that Dover ducks under and follows up with a left that Dover also avoids with ease.
Dover tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carvalho defends well and Dover ends up having to push Carvalho into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T4##BC2#
Carvalho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carvalho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dover displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carvalho.
Dover tries for a takedown but Carvalho circles away easily#TD2#
and Carvalho counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dover might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Carvalho throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dover trying to keep a closed guard but Carvalho is proving a slippery customer.
Dover throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carvalho postures up.
Dover 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.
Dover 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#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Carvalho dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dover.
Carvalho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dover.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dover is defended easily by Carvalho.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Dover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dover shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carvalho pinned against the cage. Carvalho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dover shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carvalho as he avoids it easily.
Dover fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dover decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dover is looking to take a break and control but Carvalho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carvalho has hold of Dover's hands but Dover slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Carvalho is trying to control but can't.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dover connects with a nice short shot to Carvalho's temple.
Carvalho tries to get to full guard but Dover has control of the leg.
Dover drops an elbow to the side of Carvalho's head.
Carvalho is trying to get back to full guard.
Carvalho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carvalho is trying to stand back up but Dover is controlling him
Carvalho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dover slips a nice elbow through Carvalho's hands, connecting with Carvalho's forehead.
Dover landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Dover looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ben Dover overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dover looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Carvalho with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dover looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dover is nestled in close to Carvalho, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dover wants to control but Carvalho is keeping him busy.
Dover winds up and cracks Carvalho with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dover working the head and body with strikes.
Carvalho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carvalho.
Dover chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#Carvalho is rocked!
Carvalho trying to control the position.
Carvalho is still in real trouble! Can Dover finish him?
Dover works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dover lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Carvalho quite badly. Carvalho pulls Dover in close trying to recover. Dover postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Carvalho on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Carvalho doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Dover! |
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Event:
Sunrise 9
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
A jab from Dailey misses.
Myung looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Myung lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dailey will feel that in the morning.
Myung lands a head kick!
A solid body kick from Myung.
Dailey has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Myung slips a jab and a cross from Dailey.
Dailey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dailey avoids the head kick by Myung.
Dailey tries to bum rush Myung with a series of wild strikes but Myung uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Myung scores with a head kick. Dailey tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dailey lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Myung was well out of range. Poor timing from Dailey.
Myung is looking for a counter combo.
Myung looks to land a body kick but Dailey moved away.
Dailey does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Myung lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Myung misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dailey throws a counter combo.
Myung lands with a slapping head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Dailey as he connects with a hook.
Nice body kick from Myung.
Dailey fails to land with a series of punches.
Dailey displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
Myung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Myung throws a head kick that half lands.
Myung slips a jab and a cross from Dailey.
Myung lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dailey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Myung seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dailey moves out of range of the body kick.
Dailey now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Myung delivers a nice body kick.
Dailey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Myung has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Myung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body kick from Myung.
Dailey scores with a hook to the body. Myung takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Myung lands a nice looking body kick.
Dailey takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Myung throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dailey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Myung throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dailey counters with a right hand to the body.
Dailey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Myung circles away quickly and effectively.
Myung throws a head kick that misses.
Dailey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dailey looks winded!
Myung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Myung lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dailey will feel that in the morning.
Myung avoids a punch combination nicely.
Myung lands with a kick to the temple. Dailey shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Myung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Myung. Dailey shrugs it off though.
Dailey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Myung.
Myung throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dailey.#ROC#Dailey is rocked!
A head kick from Myung lands but Dailey takes it in his stride.
Dailey is still on wobbly legs! Can Myung finish him?
Dailey walks into a perfectly timed head kick by Myung and drops face first to the floor! Dailey's eyes are wide open but he's not all there - he's just flopping around the mat like a drunk on rollerskates! The referee doesn't even start the count - he's called an end to the fight, with Dailey in no position to continue!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Choo Myung! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Mcintyre tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cool went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mcintyre.
Mcintyre lands with a straight right. Cool didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mcintyre. Cool does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mcintyre scores with a nice head shot.
Cool moves forwards but Mcintyre connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mcintyre looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Cool counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mcintyre won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cool is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mcintyre's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cool landing a few strikes.
Cool wants to stand but Mcintyre is controlling his arm.
Cool working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcintyre is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cool connects with a decent elbow.
Cool really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mcintyre wants to control but Cool postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mcintyre is looking to regain half guard here but Cool keeps moving and retains side control.
Cool is staying tight to Mcintyre's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mcintyre tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Cool looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mcintyre tries to reverse the position but Cool maintains control.
Cool has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mcintyre's face.
Cool controlling from mount.
Mcintyre working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Mcintyre tries to improve his position but Cool has taken his back! Cool has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Mcintyre tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Cool pushes Mcintyre away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Cool! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2025 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Arend. That snapped Sang Min's head back.
We've been told by Arend's head coaches at Cozad MMA Helsinki that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Arend scoring well with a low kick there.
Arend lands a lovely overhand right.
Arend fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Arend lands with a kick to the ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arend. That's going to slow Sang Min down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arend.
Arend displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sang Min.
Arend throws out a powerful jab.
Sang Min shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arend as he avoids it easily.
Arend lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arend tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sang Min paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sang Min throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arend is looking to counter punch.
Sang Min shoots in for a double leg but Arend sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
David Arend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryun Sang Min.
Arend connects with an inside leg kick.#TD2#
Sang Min darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Well, if Sang Min is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
It looks like Sang Min 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.
Arend won't allow Sang Min to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Sang Min seems to be looking for submissions.
Sang Min prevents Arend from standing back up.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sang Min lands strikes from half guard.
Sang Min is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Sang Min is working for a kimura but Arend is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Sang Min throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Arend is looking to escape.
Sang Min takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Arend is trying to escape back to his feet but Sang Min uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Sang Min is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Sang Min is working to tighten his grip on Arend's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Arend has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Sang Min is really squeezing tight and eventually Arend passes out! Sang Min breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ryun Sang Min! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2025 |
#R1#
Arend throws a hook but Justen blocks it.#CL2#
Justen has managed to clinch.
Arend tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Justen wants a takedown.
Arend is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Arend has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Justen blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Justen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Arend wants to get up but he can't break Justen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Justen is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Arend rolls with it to try and escape but Justen cranks on the arm and Arend is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Herbert Justen!
Herbert Justen made sure to mention his sponsor, Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Sunrise 8
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Novak takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like Nightime Novak has been cut.
Sabet lands a leg kick that knocks Novak off balance momentarily.
Novak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sabet moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Sabet closes the distance and pushes Novak back into the ropes.
Sabet misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
Sabet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sabet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sabet tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Novak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sabet doesn't manage to clinch there - Novak circles away.
Sabet lands a high kick!
Sabet throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sabet throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Novak's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sabet with the inside leg kick.
Sabet fails to land with a series of punches.
Sabet tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Novak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
A big left from Novak misses.
Sabet appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sabet tries to clinch up.
Sabet feints and then cracks Novak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Novak down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Novak crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sabet - the referee stops the clock and Novak gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sabet. Novak manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sabet connects with a good right hand that stumbles Novak. Novak circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sabet goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sabet misses with a head kick.
Novak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sabet fakes the leg kick and cracks Novak in the body.
Novak blocks a low kick nicely.
Novak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sabet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Novak.
Sabet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Almanzor Sabet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novak misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Sabet.
Novak blocks a head kick by Sabet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sabet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sabet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Novak.
Novak getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sabet lands a nice looking kick to the body. Novak takes a step back to recover.
Sabet is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Sabet fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Novak, pushing him back against the ropes.
Sabet stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sabet trying to control the position but instead, Novak has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sabet into the ropes.#BC#
Sabet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Almanzor Sabet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nightime Novak's cut.
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#
Novak takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sabet works Novak's body with a nice hook.
Sabet scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Novak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sabet throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Novak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sabet has time to react.
Sabet misses with a low kick.
Novak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sabet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A countering left hand to the body from Novak misses.
Novak walks into a straight right hand from Sabet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sabet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Novak misses.
Sabet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Novak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sabet misses the shot to the body.
Sabet lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sabet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Novak lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Novak misses with a looping right.
Sabet throws a sloppy head kick and Novak moves out of range easily.
Novak cracks Sabet with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sabet tries to clinch up but Novak circles away and keeps his distance.
Sabet throws a head kick but Novak moves out of range.
Novak looks to throw the jab but Sabet is out of range.
Sabet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Novak.
Sabet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sabet throws a sloppy head kick and Novak moves out of range easily.
Sabet wants to clinch.
Almanzor Sabet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Novak lands a really nice looking cross but Sabet seems unphased.
Sabet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Novak can do to turn this around?
Sabet on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Novak misses with a straight left. #CL#
Novak tries to keep at a distance but Sabet has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Sabet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Novak takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Novak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Novak throws a combination that misses
and Sabet counters with a two punch combo.
Novak blocks the body kick.
Novak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Almanzor Sabet dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nightime Novak's cut.
That's time! Sabet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Sabet lands with a kick to the temple. Novak shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Novak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Novak closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Sabet moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Sabet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sabet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Novak moves away.
Novak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick from Sabet lands but Novak takes it in his stride. #ROC#Novak is rocked!
Sabet throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Novak crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Almanzor Sabet! |
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Event:
IFA 15: Country
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Okropir's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Okropir duly obliges.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rakhivokov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Okropir has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Okropir and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rakhivokov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Okropir lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Okropir throws a sloppy head kick and Rakhivokov moves out of range easily.
Okropir with a hook.
Rakhivokov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Okropir drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rakhivokov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Okropir on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okropir controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Okropir has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rakhivokov keeping moving, preventing Okropir from controlling successfully. #T1#
Okropir controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Rakhivokov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Okropir defends it easily.
Okropir wants to pass the guard but Rakhivokov is keeping the position.
Okropir sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Okropir has Rakhivokov up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Okropir is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rakhivokov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rakhivokov is looking to break free of the clinch but Okropir has double underhooks. #TD2#
Okropir ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Okropir no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okropir keeping moving, preventing Rakhivokov from controlling successfully.
Okropir trying to control the position here.
Okropir wants to stand and escape but Rakhivokov is having none of it.
Okropir lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Rakhivokov trying to keep a closed guard but Okropir is proving a slippery customer.
Rakhivokov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rakhivokov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Okropir.
Okropir works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Okropir not doing much here.
We've been informed that Okropir has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Okropir wants to free his trapped foot but Rakhivokov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Okropir stalling. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rakhivokov won't allow Okropir to pass to mount.
Rakhivokov tries to roll over but Okropir keeps him under control.#SU2#
Okropir gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Okropir lands with a kick to the temple. Rakhivokov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Ali Rakhivokov has been cut.
Okropir shoots in for a takedown but Rakhivokov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Okropir scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good shot there by Okropir.#CL2#
Okropir clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okropir.
Okropir is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Okropir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ali Rakhivokov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rakhivokov.
Rakhivokov tries to clinch but Okropir moves out of range.
Okropir is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Okropir doesn't manage to clinch there - Rakhivokov circles away.
Okropir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Rakhivokov. #TD2#
Okropir closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rakhivokov quickly recovers to half guard.
Rakhivokov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Okropir lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rakhivokov's sensitive parts.
Rakhivokov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rakhivokov moves forwards but Okropir connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Okropir shoots in and bounces Rakhivokov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rakhivokov is wriggling around but Okropir manages to pass to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#REVR#
Okropir has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1##SUB2#
Okropir looking to secure an arm triangle but Rakhivokov defends it well.
The referee warns Rakhivokov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rakhivokov working to try and regain half guard.
Okropir controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Okropir quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Okropir but it's paid off an Rakhivokov is forced to tap! Nice work by Okropir.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Okropir!
A very excited looking Peter Okropir 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:
JF 56 - Viking vs the SNAKE
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Cena looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cena looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cena is fighting to break Roser's control of his arms but Roser is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Roser looking for a triangle here. Cena is fighting it but it looks tight! Roser pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Cena is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Adolf Roser!
Adolf Roser seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
John Cena spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck Em all, this shit's rigged'. |
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Event:
MMAH 10 - Moore vs Halloway
Date: Jan 17, 2025 |
#R1#
Medza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slot.
Slot tries to clinch up but Medza circles away and keeps his distance.
Medza blocks a leg kick.
Medza misses with an attempted mid kick.
Slot pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Slot throws a head kick but Medza moves out of range.
Slot is looking to clinch but Medza is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Slot.
Medza lands a nice hook to Slot's body. Slot takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Medza lands a leg kick that knocks Slot off balance momentarily.
Slot checks a leg kick.
Slot tries to clinch up but Medza circles away and keeps his distance.
Medza with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slot blocks a jab.
Medza avoids a kick to the body.
Slot moves to clinch but Medza breaks away
and Medza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Medza swats away the attempt to clinch by Slot.
And Medza responds with a good body kick, but Slot manages to step out the way in time.
Slot steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Medza. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Medza catches Slot with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Slot wants to clinch
and Medza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Medza as he jumps to the side.
Slot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slapping leg kick lands for Medza.
Medza blocks a head kick by Slot.
Medza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Medza misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL#
Slot rushes Medza and presses him up against the cage.
Slot putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Medza in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Slot crunches a lovely knee into Medza's ribcage.
Slot looking to throw knees to the head but Medza is blocking nicely.
Slot tries a knee to the head but Medza blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Medza as Slot tries to tie him up. #T2#
Medza on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Medza misses with the head strike.
Slot looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slot tries a knee to the head but Medza blocks it.
Slot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Medza's elbow.
Slot trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Slot.
Slot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slot throws a knee to the head but misses.
Medza is struggling to control the position.
Slot misses with a punch to the body.
Medza taking a breather.#T3#
Medza is looking to break free of the clinch but Slot has double underhooks.
Slot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slot can't find room to land a body shot as Medza controls the action.
Slot landing knees to the body.
Slot tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Medza stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch on the inside from Medza fails to land.
Medza's coach down at Cherokees Island Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Medza's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Medza is looking to control Slot's arms but Slot gets an underhook and turns him. Now Medza has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Slot fails to land.
Slot landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Slot connects with a nasty looking knee right to Medza's face.
Medza tries a body shot but Slot blocks it.
#T4#
Medza takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#It looks like Thierry Medza has been cut.
Medza is trying to push Slot away but Slot has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Slot misses with the head strike.
Medza is trying to break free.
Medza tries to break free but Slot pushes him back against the cage.
Slot lands a knee to the body.
Slot tries to land a knee to the head but Medza blocks with his arms.
Slot missing with knees to the body.
Medza is trying to push Slot away but Slot has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Slot is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Medza to keep the fight standing.
Medza prevents a body shot from Slot.
Medza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slot wants a takedown but no success here.
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 Arne Slot will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thierry Medza's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Slot throws a head kick that misses.
Medza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Medza throws a low kick but Slot moves out of range easily.
Medza checks a leg kick nicely.
Medza misses with a looping left.
Slot throws a low kick but Medza moves out of range easily.
Medza throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Slot.
Medza throws a half hearted mid kick.
Slot checks a leg kick nicely.
Slot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slot misses with a body kick.
Medza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slot misses with a body kick.
Medza keeps the fight on the outside.
Slot blocks the body kick.
Slot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Decent striking displayed by Medza there.
Slot on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Slot throws a hook but Medza avoids it easily.#T1#
Medza blocks a head kick by Slot.
Slot goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Medza lands a jab to the head.
Medza throws a body shot but no joy.
Medza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Slot clinches up with Medza and pushes him back against the cage.
Slot with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Medza misses with a punch to the body.
Slot keeps control of Medza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Slot missing with knees to the body.
Medza is looking to control Slot's arms but Slot gets an underhook and turns him. Now Medza has his back to the cage.
Medza slows down the pace here.
Slot misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Slot putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Medza in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Slot scores with a knee to the head.
Slot tries a knee to the head but Medza blocks it.
Slot using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Medza has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Medza breaks from the clinch.
Medza fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slot.
Medza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Medza comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Slot is looking to clinch.
Slot tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Medza counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Medza circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Medza to counter with a crisp jab.
Medza cracks Slot with an open hand slap.
Slot wants to clinch up but Medza keeps it at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Slot.
Medza takes one to the side of the head.
Medza throws a push kick but Slot slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Slot forces Medza back against the cage and clinches.
Medza stops a takedown attempt from Slot.
Medza is stalling here.
Slot with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slot with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Medza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slot has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Medza swings wildly with an uppercut but Slot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slot struggles to land a body shot inside as Medza controls his hands.
Slot throws a knee to the head but misses.
Slot tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arne Slot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slot blocking some punches.
Medza managing to block the knees to the body from Slot.
Slot tries to pull guard but Medza forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Medza is trying to push Slot away but Slot has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Slot is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Medza is keeping busy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thierry Medza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Thierry Medza's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Medza keeps the fight on the outside.
Slot looks for a takedown but Medza sprawls well.
Medza throws out a counter right but Slot avoids it with no problem.
Medza throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thierry Medza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Medza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Medza responds with a good body kick, but Slot manages to step out the way in time.
Slot tries for a takedown but Medza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Slot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Medza avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arne Slot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slot doesn't manage to clinch there - Medza circles away.
Slot takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Slot tries to score with a low kick but Medza moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Medza.
Medza throws a body shot but no joy.
Slot throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Medza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Slot tries to clinch but Medza moves out of range.
Medza misses with a body shot.
Medza misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Medza misses the shot to the body.
Medza throws a leg kick but Slot sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Medza throws a leg kick but Slot sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Medza. Slot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slot is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Medza.
Slot pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Slot backing away here, and Medza unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Medza throws a wild body kick that Slot sees coming a mile off.
Slot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Medza.
Medza misses with a hook.
Medza lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Medza misses with a wild body shot.
Medza tries a low kick but Slot avoids it.
Slot looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Medza is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Slot with a body shot.
Medza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Medza misses the jab.
Medza misses with an attempted mid kick.
Slot tries to clinch up.#T2#
Slot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Medza.
It looked like Slot was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Medza misses with a body shot.
Medza throws a solid leg kick but Slot takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Medza.
Slot throws a combination that misses
and Medza counters with a low kick, right behind Slot 's knee.
Slot walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Medza checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Medza throws a hook but Slot avoids it easily.
Slot misses the shot to the body.
Slot tries to close the distance and clinch but Medza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slot looks to throw a body kick
and Medza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slot tries to clinch up but Medza circles away and keeps his distance.
A good leg kick by Medza.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slot takes a swing at Medza's ribcage but misses.
Medza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slot checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Medza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slot.
Medza connects with a solid leg kick.
Thierry Medza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Medza turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Slot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Medza as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Medza is looking to chop away at Slot's legs.
Slot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Slot blocks the body kick.
#CL#
Slot closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Slot lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Medza is pressed up against the cage. Slot has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Medza down to the mat. Medza avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Slot avoids the body shot from Medza.
Slot tries to close the distance and clinch but Medza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from Medza misses.
Medza misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL#
Slot has closed the distance and engaged Medza in a clinch.
Slot drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Medza gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Slot using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Medza has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T4#
Medza content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
Medza breaks the clinch.
Slot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slot avoids the head kick by Medza.
Medza looks to land a body kick but Slot moved away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slot tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Medza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Slot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Medza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Slot scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Slot avoids a kick to the body.
Medza misses with a straight right.
A jab from Medza misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thierry Medza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Medza has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thierry Medza!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Thierry Medza made sure he mentioned Squirrel Sportswear ðŸ¿ï¸, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
IFA 14: New Year
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Herny looks to land a combination but Prasetya avoids it well.
Herny digs a good body shot into Prasetya's ribs.
Herny lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Herny lets loose with a powerful body kick. Prasetya will feel that in the morning.
Prasetya chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Herny can pounce on him.
Prasetya throws a series of punches but Herny avoids them all with ease.
Herny looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Herny scores with a hook to the body. Prasetya takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Herny misses with a body shot.
Herny circles away from the clinch attempt
and Prasetya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Herny lands a nice hook to Prasetya's body. Prasetya takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Prasetya fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Herny is looking for the big counter here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herny misses with a kick to the body.
Herny scores with a sloppy right hand. Prasetya should have avoided that one.
Herny swats away the attempt to clinch by Prasetya.
Prasetya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Prasetya fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bayu Prasetya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herny scores with a punch to the head.
Prasetya takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
No joy there for Prasetya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Herny swinging wildly here.
Herny throws a right and a left that Prasetya avoids nicely.
Herny looks to score with a jab to the body but Prasetya is just out of range.
Herny throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Herny walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Prasetya checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Prasetya is trying hard to land a takedown here. Herny sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Prasetya misses.
Prasetya fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bayu Prasetya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herny swings for the body but Prasetya moves out of range.
Prasetya looks to land a combination but Herny avoids it well.
Prasetya tries to close the distance and clinch up but Herny swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Herny is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Prasetya misses with a jab, cross combination.
Herny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prasetya manages to avoid it.
Herny goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Herny lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prasetya shoots in looking for a takedown. Herny tries to sprawl out of it but Prasetya keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Herny manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Herny was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Prasetya is breathing heavily.#T2#
Herny scores with a head kick.
#ROC2#Prasetya is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Herny and Prasetya goes tumbling to the canvas! Herny follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Oh Prasetya is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Herny is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Prasetya is hurt! He's hurt bad - Herny fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Prasetya from any more punishment! Congratulations to Herny! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexis Herny!
Alexis Herny took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
JF 47 - Jun vs the Joker
Date: Jan 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Maker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jay Maker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Maker clinches with his opponent.
Roser goes for a takedown attempt but Maker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Maker swinging wildly here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maker!
Roser tries a head kick but it misses.
Roser takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Roser takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Maker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rosers head.
Maker is trying to break the clinch but Roser has him pressed against the cage.
Maker tries to break free but Roser pushes him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Maker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Maker is trying to push Roser away but Roser has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Roser is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Come on Maker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T1#
Maker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Maker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roser is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maker to keep the fight standing.
Jay Maker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adolf Roser.
Maker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2#
Roser manages to break the clinch.
Roser fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A left lands for Maker.
Maker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Roser gets tackled into the cage by Maker. Maker maintains the clinch.
Roser is trying to pull guard but Maker has him pressed against the cage.
Roser looks winded!
Roser throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC2#
Roser breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Roser tries to clinch there but Maker circles away.
Roser takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maker lands with a nice combination. Roser backs away looking to recover.
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!
Roser shoots in but no luck this time.
Roser takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Roser stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Roser walks into a stiff left hand from Maker.
Maker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#KD#
Maker lands a left and a right that send Roser crashing to the mat, dazed. Maker thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CL#
Roser gets tackled into the cage by Maker. Maker maintains the clinch. #BC#
Maker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maker lands a body shot.
#CL#
Maker closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Maker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Maker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maker is working the combinations to good effect here.#T3#
Maker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Maker clinches with his opponent.
Maker controlling the action here for a moment.
Maker'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.
Maker stalling.
Maker is trying to break free.
Maker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roser backwards.
Roser is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maker is defending well.
Maker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A frustrated look appears on Maker's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Roser breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Maker has closed the distance and engaged Roser in a clinch.
#T4#
Maker is trying to break the clinch but Roser is controlling him.
Roser keeps control of Maker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maker effectively controlling the action here.
Maker cracks Roser with a nice body shot.#BC#
Maker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Maker.
Nice shot by Maker.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Maker there.
Maker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Maker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Roser eats them both and turns towards Maker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Maker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Maker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maker lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Maker rushes Roser and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Maker.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Maker dominated that round.
That's time! Maker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Maker closes the distance and pushes Roser back into the cage.
Maker stalling the fight.
#TD2#
Roser gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Roser being controlled here momentarily.
Maker keeping moving, preventing Roser from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roser preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Roser won't allow Maker to sweep him here.
Maker is pulling down on Roser's head to control his posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Roser pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maker is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roser is breathing heavily.
Maker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Roser tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Maker clinches up with Roser and pushes him back against the cage.
Maker working hard to break the clinch.
Maker can't break the clinch.
Maker blocks an uppercut.
Maker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roser backwards.
Maker tries to break free but Roser pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Maker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Roser or not.
A bit of stalling here from Roser.
Maker working hard to break the clinch.
Roser misses with a punch on the inside.
Maker taking a breather.#BC2#
Roser breaks from the clinch.
Jay Maker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Maker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Maker connects with a single shot there.
Maker lands a glancing blow to the side of Roser's head.
Maker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Roser moves forwards but Maker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Roser backs up against the cage.
Roser gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Roser.
Roser has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maker closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T3##CL#
Maker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Roser keeps control of Maker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Roser wants a takedown.
Maker slows down the pace here.
Maker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maker lands an uppercut.
Maker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roser can do to turn this around?
Maker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roser backwards.
Maker is trying to force a seperation but Roser has the dominant position.#BC#
Maker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maker!
#T4#
Roser takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL#
Maker instigates a clinch.
Maker wants to take the fight to the mat but Roser manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roser backwards.
Roser is working for takedown but Maker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maker has Roser pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Maker.
Maker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roser backwards.
Jay Maker has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Maker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maker scores with a sloppy right hand. Roser should have avoided that one.
Maker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Maker throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Maker closes the distance and pushes Roser back into the cage.
Maker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roser has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Maker dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Roser takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Danga de danga de dang - Maker scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
Maker closes the distance and clinches.
Maker working hard to break the clinch.
Roser has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Maker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roser tries to throw a body punch but Maker avoids it by throwing Roser back against the cage. #BC#
Maker manages to break the clinch.
Roser fails with a takedown attempt.
Maker throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roser takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Roser takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roser fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maker avoids it really well and circles away.
Jay Maker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adolf Roser.#T1#
Maker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Roser dives in for a single leg takedown but Maker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice uppercut lands for Maker. That snapped Roser's head back.
#CL#
Maker closes the distance and pushes Roser back into the cage.#BC#
Maker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Maker instigates a clinch.
Maker lands with a light punch inside.
Maker lands a right hand.
Roser letting Maker take a breather here.
Maker stalls.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Maker for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A frustrated look appears on Maker's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2##BC#
Maker breaks from the clinch.
Roser takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maker lands with a right hand. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Maker.
#BC#
Maker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maker.
Maker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roser doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Maker moves into the clinch.
Maker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maker stalling against the cage.
Maker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
Maker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Roser breaks from the clinch.
Jay Maker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Maker moves into range and clinches up with Roser.
A bit of stalling here from Maker.
#BC#
Maker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Maker gets a clinch.
Maker can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Maker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Maker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roser, pushing him back against the cage.
Maker tries to circle away but Roser has him pinned against the cage.
Maker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Roser up against the cage.#BC#
Maker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Maker lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL#
Maker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maker just leaning against Roser, taking a breather.
Adolf Roser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roser is looking to control Maker's arms but Maker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Roser has his back to the cage.
Roser has Maker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maker avoiding damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Roser looking for a takedown.
Maker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maker working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Maker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maker scores with a jab to the head.
Maker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maker duly obliges.
Jay Maker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice combination there by Maker.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Maker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:25
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Maker! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2025 |
#R1#
Di Salvo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schmitt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Di Salvo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Schmitt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Di Salvo's half guard.
Schmitt is pressing down on Di Salvo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Di Salvo is holding on for now.
Schmitt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Schmitt connects with a nice short shot to Di Salvo's temple.
Schmitt lands strikes from half guard.
Schmitt wants to control but Di Salvo is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmitt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Schmitt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Schmitt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Schmitt uses his free foot to push down on Di Salvo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Di Salvo.
Schmitt with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schmitt landing strikes from the mount.
Schmitt putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC#Di Salvo is rocked!
Schmitt lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Di Salvo hang on?
Di Salvo is still in real trouble! Can Schmitt finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Schmitt! Di Salvo is hurt baaadly! Schmitt is firing away with more strikes - Di Salvo is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Egon Schmitt!
Egon Schmitt spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
MMAH 7 - Mferi vs Guerra
Date: Dec 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Hunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dailey manages to avoid it.
Dailey throws a big counter combination but Hunter scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hunter throws a body punch but Dailey moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dailey. #CUT#It looks like Mike Hunter has been cut.
Dailey misses with a wild combination.
Dailey walks into a jab.#CL2#
Hunter moves into the clinch.
Dailey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dailey backwards.
Dailey is trying to push Hunter away but Hunter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hunter stalling against the cage.
Dailey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dailey is looking to break free of the clinch but Hunter has double underhooks.
Dailey takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dailey wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hook to the body lands for Hunter.
#T1#
Hunter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Hunter.
Dailey wants to break free but Hunter has control.
Hunter displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dailey up against the cage.
Dailey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hunter prevents Dailey from breaking the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hunter as Dailey tries to tie him up.
Hunter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hunter scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#Dailey is rocked!
Hunter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Dailey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hunter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunter creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Dailey's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Dailey drops to his knees and Hunter pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Hunter! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -20-
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Garcia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Carvalho under the eye.
Garcia scores with a jab. Carvalho acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Garcia scores with a leg kick.
Garcia is looking to slow Carvalho down with leg kicks.
Garcia scores with a jab to the body.
Carvalho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carvalho takes a jab right on the kisser.
#KD#
Garcia lands a left and a right that send Carvalho crashing to the mat, dazed. Garcia thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Carvalho is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Garcia has cracked Carvalho with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Garcia lands another huge swinging hook and Carvalho tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Carvalho, before Garcia can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Francisco Garcia!
Francisco Garcia 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:
JF 44 - John Cena vs J. Jacobs
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Malxoey with a hook.
Roser gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Malxoey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Roser moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Roser shoots for a takedown but Malxoey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Roser fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
John Malxoey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adolf Roser.
Malxoey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Malxoey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Roser's head backwards.
Malxoey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roser.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Malxoey.
Malxoey looks to land a combination. Roser sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roser on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Roser drops his hands momentarily and Malxoey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Malxoey scores with a jab.#ROC#Roser is rocked!
Malxoey's corner calls for a 1-2. Malxoey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Roser is still on wobbly legs! Can Malxoey finish him?#T1#
Roser tries to move into range but Malxoey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Malxoey cracks Roser with a right hand to the side of the head.
Roser has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Malxoey counters with a nice right hand that sends Roser toppling to the canvas! Roser scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Malxoey finish him?!
Roser looks winded!
Malxoey sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Roser's defenses. It connects perfectly with Roser's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Malxoey!
As John Malxoey got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Jordan Jacobs or That guy that lost to Roser in his last fight is next'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Ben Bouchta cracks Sabet with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ben Bouchta connects with a jab.
A left lands for Ben Bouchta.
Ben Bouchta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ben Bouchta missing with a left hand there. Sabet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sabet throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ben Bouchta's head.
Ben Bouchta throws the left hand but Sabet avoids the punch easily.
Ben Bouchta slaps away a takedown attempt from Sabet, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ben Bouchta! But no joy.
Ben Bouchta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sabet was well out of range. Poor timing from Ben Bouchta.
Sabet was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sabet connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Karim Ben Bouchta has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sabet's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ben Bouchta connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sabet scrambles back to his feet.
Sabet throws a front kick that sends Ben Bouchta stumbling back into the cage.
Sabet dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ben Bouchta. That did some damage!
Sabet scores with a head kick.
Sabet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ben Bouchta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Jab, jab by Ben Bouchta - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ben Bouchta. Sabet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sabet goes for a double leg but Ben Bouchta avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ben Bouchta continues to drive forward.
Sabet tries to stall but Ben Bouchta uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
Ben Bouchta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ben Bouchta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ben Bouchta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karim Ben Bouchta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sabet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sabet lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ben Bouchta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sabet shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Almanzor Sabet. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Ben Bouchta moves into the clinch successfully.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sabet looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ben Bouchta lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Ben Bouchta managing to block the knees to the body from Sabet.
Sabet swings wildly with an uppercut but Ben Bouchta 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!
Ben Bouchta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sabet working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Ben Bouchta.
Ben Bouchta content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ben Bouchta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sabet or not.
Ben Bouchta slowing the pace effectively.
Ben Bouchta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ben Bouchta just leaning against Sabet, taking a breather. #T3#
Ben Bouchta leaning against his opponent.
Ben Bouchta receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#BC#
Sabet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ben Bouchta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sabet attempts a counter takedown but Ben Bouchta avoids it well and moves away.
Ben Bouchta throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Ben Bouchta moves into range and clinches up with Sabet.
Ben Bouchta stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sabet tries for a takedown but Ben Bouchta manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Ben Bouchta breaks from the clinch.
Ben Bouchta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sabet moves away.
Ben Bouchta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sabet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ben Bouchta.
Sabet connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Ben Bouchta misses with an uppercut. Sabet saw that one coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sabet or perhaps it was just good defense by Ben Bouchta, which made it look bad.
Ben Bouchta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ben Bouchta scores with a jab.
Ben Bouchta tests Sabet's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Ben Bouchta just misses with a punch to the body.
Sabet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ben Bouchta manages to avoid it.
Karim Ben Bouchta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ben Bouchta circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ben Bouchta counters with a nice uppercut.
Sabet has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ben Bouchta finds it's way round the side to connect with Sabet's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Ben Bouchta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karim Ben Bouchta's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sabet moves in looking to clinch but Ben Bouchta pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Ben Bouchta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Ben Bouchta has closed the distance and engaged Sabet in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Ben Bouchta.
Sabet misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Ben Bouchta breaks the clinch.
Ben Bouchta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ben Bouchta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sabet.
Karim Ben Bouchta seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD#
Sabet lands a big head kick that sends Ben Bouchta tumbling to the mat! Sabet takes a step backwards and waves Ben Bouchta back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ben Bouchta misses with a body shot.
Sabet walks into a jab.
Sabet delivers a nice body kick.
Sabet throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ben Bouchta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sabet thinking.
Ben Bouchta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sabet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Sabet scores with a push kick.
Ben Bouchta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ben Bouchta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sabet. Sabet circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ben Bouchta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ben Bouchta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sabet.
Sabet tries to clinch up but Ben Bouchta circles away and keeps his distance.
Sabet lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ben Bouchta's sensitive parts.
A combination from Sabet does no damage.
Sabet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sabet needs to keep his hands up - Ben Bouchta had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Sabet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ben Bouchta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sabet throws a series of punches but Ben Bouchta moves out of range.
Ben Bouchta throws a hook to the side of Sabet's head but Sabet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ben Bouchta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Ben Bouchta instigates a clinch.
Ben Bouchta slows down the pace here.
Ben Bouchta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karim Ben Bouchta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sabet has a couple of punches blocked by Ben Bouchta.
Sabet connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ben Bouchta's face.
Sabet tries to pull guard but Ben Bouchta forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Ben Bouchta breaks the clinch.
Ben Bouchta walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sabet.#T3#
Sabet scores with a head kick. Ben Bouchta tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sabet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ben Bouchta.
Ben Bouchta misses the shot to the body.
Sabet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ben Bouchta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ben Bouchta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab from Ben Bouchta.
Sabet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ben Bouchta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ben Bouchta throws a jab but it's blocked by Sabet.
Sabet appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sabet throws a head kick that Ben Bouchta semi-blocks.
#CL2#
Ben Bouchta clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Ben Bouchta dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sabet tries to work over Ben Bouchta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ben Bouchta leaning against his opponent.
Ben Bouchta slows down the pace here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sabet has a couple of punches blocked by Ben Bouchta.
Ben Bouchta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ben Bouchta - that landed with a thud.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ben Bouchta takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ben Bouchta lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Karim Ben Bouchta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Karim Ben Bouchta's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ben Bouchta lands with a hook. Sabet tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sabet wants to clinch up but Ben Bouchta keeps it at a distance.
Ben Bouchta tests Sabet's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sabet misses with a head kick.
Sabet throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ben Bouchta.
Sabet slips under a jab from Ben Bouchta.
Ben Bouchta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ben Bouchta swings for the body but Sabet moves out of range.
Ben Bouchta just misses with a punch to the body.
Ben Bouchta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sabet can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabet takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sabet lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC#Ben Bouchta is rocked!
Sabet takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sabet tries to clinch but Ben Bouchta is having none of it. #T1#
Sabet doesn't manage to clinch there - Ben Bouchta circles away.
Ben Bouchta has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sabet.
Ben Bouchta lands the left hand.
Sabet slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Sabet misses its target.
Ben Bouchta catches Sabet with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ben Bouchta throws a body punch but Sabet moves out of range.
Sabet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ben Bouchta swats him away and circles back towards the center. #KD#
Sabet lands a big head kick that sends Ben Bouchta tumbling to the mat! Sabet takes a step backwards and waves Ben Bouchta back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ben Bouchta is still on wobbly legs! Can Sabet finish him?
Ben Bouchta takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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!
Ben Bouchta blocks a head kick by Sabet.
Ben Bouchta throws out a counter right but Sabet avoids it with no problem.
Donk. Ben Bouchta catches Sabet right on the button with a cross.
Sabet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ben Bouchta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ben Bouchta seems to have recovered his senses.
Sabet throws a nice head kick!
#T2#
Sabet circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Ben Bouchta drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Sabet follows Ben Bouchta to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Almanzor Sabet! |
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