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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
MMA Hype -4-
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Nurzhan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nurzhan throws a head kick but Van Kampen moves out of range.
Nurzhan 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.
Nurzhan throws a sloppy head kick and Van Kampen moves out of range easily.
Nurzhan moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Kampen.
Van Kampen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Kampen lands with a straight right. Nurzhan didn't see that one coming.
Nurzhan tries to clinch up but Van Kampen circles away and keeps his distance.
Nurzhan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nurzhan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Kampen throws a series of punches but Nurzhan moves out of range.
Nurzhan tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Van Kampen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nurzhan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Van Kampen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!
Nurzhan misses with a low kick.
Nurzhan throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Van Kampen counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Van Kampen tries to advance to mount but Nurzhan denies him.
Nurzhan is trying to escape the position but Van Kampen is controlling the position.
Van Kampen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nurzhan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Van Kampen stops Nurzhan from getting back to his feet.
Van Kampen wants to free his trapped foot but Nurzhan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Van Kampen is thwarting Nurzhan's attempts to control the position.
Nurzhan won't allow Van Kampen to pass to mount. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nurzhan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nurzhan wants to control but Van Kampen is keeping busy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Kampen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Van Kampen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nurzhan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nurzhan shrugs it off.
Van Kampen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Van Kampen prevents Nurzhan from getting the reversal.
Van Kampen controlling the position easily from mount.
Nurzhan wants to hold on but Van Kampen pushes him away.
Van Kampen controlling from mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
It looks like Van Kampen 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.
Nurzhan tries to lock up and control but Van Kampen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Van Kampen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nurzhan wants to control but Van Kampen is having none of it.#SUB2#
Van Kampen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Van Kampen wants to finish this one by submission but Nurzhan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Van Kampen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Smedt Van Kampen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nurzhan throws the left hand but Van Kampen avoids the punch easily.
Nurzhan throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Van Kampen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Van Kampen passes Nurzhan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Van Kampen wants to pass to mount but Nurzhan is defending the position.
Nurzhan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Van Kampen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Van Kampen drops back looking for a leg! Nurzhan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nurzhan manages to kick Van Kampen off! Van Kampen jumps back into Nurzhan's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurzhan keeping full guard, as Van Kampen tries to pass.
Van Kampen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Nurzhan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nurzhan is really struggling to control Van Kampen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Van Kampen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nurzhan working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A low kick from Nurzhan misses #TD2#
and Van Kampen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nurzhan! #SUB2#
Van Kampen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nurzhan, who protects the arm well.
Nurzhan is letting Van Kampen control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Nurzhan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Van Kampen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nurzhan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Nurzhan trying to control but Van Kampen postures up.
Nurzhan won't allow Van Kampen to pass to mount.
Smedt Van Kampen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurzhan wants to control but Van Kampen is keeping busy.
Van Kampen is pressing down on Nurzhan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nurzhan is holding on for now.
Nurzhan wants to control but Van Kampen is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Nurzhan is defending against the submission attempts here by Van Kampen.
Nurzhan tries to roll over but Van Kampen keeps him under control.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Van Kampen seems to be looking for submissions.
Nurzhan tries to roll over but Van Kampen keeps him under control.
Nurzhan trying to control here.
Van Kampen prevents Nurzhan from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Van Kampen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nurzhan is just riding it out for now. Van Kampen eventually gives up the hold.
Nurzhan is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Smedt Van Kampen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nurzhan wants to clinch but Van Kampen slips to the side#TD2#
and Van Kampen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Van Kampen is working for a submission of some sort.
Van Kampen trying to control the pace.
Van Kampen trying to pass the guard but Nurzhan defending well. #SUB2#
Van Kampen is looking for a kimura but Nurzhan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Van Kampen to get the leverage.
Van Kampen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Kampen wants to pass to mount but Nurzhan is defending the position.
Nurzhan is trying to maintain the position but Van Kampen is very close to passing his half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Nurzhan is defending against the submission attempts here by Van Kampen.
Nurzhan is trying to get back to full guard.
Nurzhan is trying to control but can't.
Van Kampen prevents Nurzhan from improving his position.#SUB2#
Van Kampen is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Van Kampen is thwarting Nurzhan's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Van Kampen moves into full mount! Nurzhan won't be happy about that!
Van Kampen controlling his opponent.
Nurzhan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nurzhan tries to lock up and control but Van Kampen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Van Kampen has control of Nurzhan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nurzhan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Van Kampen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nurzhan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T3#
Nurzhan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Van Kampen controlling his opponent.
Van Kampen moves to the back position.
Ibrahim Nurzhan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurzhan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Nurzhan showing good submission defense here.
Nurzhan is really stuck here.
#T4##SUB2#
Nurzhan fending off the submission attempt from Van Kampen. #SUB2#
Nurzhan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Van Kampen.
Van Kampen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nurzhan trying to control but not successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Van Kampen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Nurzhan trying to control the position but Van Kampen manages to sink in the hooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smedt Van Kampen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Kampen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smedt Van Kampen!
Ibrahim Nurzhan was interviewed post fight and said 'Ұлы ел Қазақстаннан кешірім сұраймын. Дегенмен мен жеңілген жоқпын, ұлы халқымыздың даңқы үшін бұдан да күштірек ораламын.'. |
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Event:
Just Fights 5 - Nelson vs Sub
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Merry takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Taylor attempts a counter takedown but Merry avoids it well and moves away.
Merry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taylor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taylor attempts a counter takedown but Merry avoids it well and moves away.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Merry.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merry sprawls and moves away.
Merry misses with a looping right.
Merry lands a nice looking body shot.
Merry misses with a low kick.
Taylor attempts a counter takedown but Merry avoids it well and moves away.
Merry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A cross from Merry lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merry throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
A jab from Merry misses.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taylor blocks a jab.
Taylor feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Merry throws a body punch but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merry sprawls and moves away.
Merry tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Taylor is able to avoid easily.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Merry misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
Merry misses with a looping right.
Young Bob Merry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merry misses with a looping left.
Merry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Merry misses the target.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Merry just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Merry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Some wild striking there from Merry.
Merry misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Taylor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Taylor.
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Merry trying to control the position here.
Merry's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor trying to control but Merry is working from the bottom.
Taylor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Taylor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Taylor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Merry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taylor trying to control but Merry is working from the bottom.
Merry looking for a sweep. Not yet Merry, not yet. #T3#
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Merry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taylor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Merry wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Merry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taylor. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taylor staying out of range there.
Merry throws a body punch but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Merry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Merry throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Merry misses with a hook.
Merry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Merry throws a series of punches but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor attempts a counter takedown but Merry avoids it well and moves away.
Merry looks winded!
Merry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
Taylor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Merry to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Merry. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Taylor.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Taylor checks a leg kick.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Taylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Merry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merry sprawls and moves away.
Merry lands a nice shot that snaps Taylor's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Merry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taylor feinted with a counter takedown.
Merry throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Young Bob Merry dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Taylor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Merry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Taylor moves out of range as Merry strikes.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merry sprawls and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Merry.
Merry throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown. Merry fights it but they end up in guard.
Merry avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Merry keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor throwing strikes from guard but Merry blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor trying to control but Merry is working from the bottom. #T1#
Merry seems keen to control Taylor's posture.
Taylor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Merry utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Merry keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Merry throws a hook but Taylor avoids it easily.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Merry throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Merry throws out the jab.
Taylor attempts a counter takedown but Merry avoids it well and moves away.
Merry throws a low kick, looking for Taylor's leg but Taylor calmly moves out of range.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Taylor defending well as Merry loads up on a big left hand.
Taylor tries to counter with a takedown but Merry is quick to defend against it.
Merry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taylor feinted with a counter takedown.
Merry throws a low kick but Taylor moves out of range easily.
Merry misses with a looping left.
John Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Merry is breathing heavily.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Taylor.
Merry misses with a low kick.
Merry misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A leg kick checked by Taylor.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merry.
A big left from Merry misses.
Merry tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Taylor is able to avoid easily.
Taylor feinted with a counter takedown.
Merry tries to score with a low kick but Taylor moves his leg out of the way.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Merry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Merry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Merry misses with a body shot.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merry sprawls and moves away.
Young Bob Merry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merry.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Merry throws a big shot that misses.
Merry misses the shot to the body.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merry sprawls and moves away.
Merry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taylor feinted with a counter takedown.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor tries to counter with a takedown but Merry is quick to defend against it.
Merry throws a lazy right hand but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taylor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Merry looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Taylor tries to counter with a takedown but Merry is quick to defend against it.
Merry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor checks the leg kick.
Taylor attempts a counter takedown but Merry avoids it well and moves away.
Taylor moves out of range as Merry strikes.
Taylor attempts a counter takedown but Merry avoids it well and moves away.
Merry wants to slow Taylor down by chopping away at his legs.
Taylor slips a straight right by Merry.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Taylor checks a leg kick.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merry sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Merry throws a low kick but Taylor avoids it.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merry sprawls and moves away.
Merry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merry sprawls and moves away.
Merry swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Merry swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
Merry swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
Merry throws a leg kick #TD#
and Taylor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Merry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor landing with the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Merry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor is in close to Merry's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Young Bob Merry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Taylor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Merry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taylor tries to counter with a takedown but Merry is quick to defend against it.
A swing and a miss from Merry.
Taylor blocks a leg kick.
Merry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taylor attempts a counter takedown but Merry avoids it well and moves away.
Merry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Merry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taylor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Taylor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Merry misses with a body shot.
Taylor feinted with a counter takedown.
Merry is looking to score with low kicks.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Taylor blocks the leg kick.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Merry.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merry sprawls and moves away.
Merry misses with a series of wild punches.
Taylor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Merry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Merry misses with a leg kick.
Merry misses with a low kick.
Merry tries to bum rush Taylor with a series of wild strikes but Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Merry does it's job there.
A bone on bone clash there as Taylor blocks the leg kick.
Merry throws a right hand that Taylor ducks under and follows up with a left that Taylor also avoids with ease.
Taylor feinted with a counter takedown.
Merry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Merry.
Merry misses with a body shot.
Taylor tries to counter with a takedown but Merry is quick to defend against it.
Merry looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range.
Merry looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merry sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Merry misses with a straight left.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Taylor blocks a low kick nicely.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Taylor slips a jab from Merry.
Taylor attempts a counter takedown but Merry avoids it well and moves away.
Merry throws a big shot that misses.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Merry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Merry throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Taylor counters with a single leg into guard. Merry didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Merry has momentary wrist control but Taylor slips an elbow through the middle.
Taylor landing some decent shots from guard.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Merry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Taylor is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Merry is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Taylor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Taylor postures up and lands a big shot to Merry's brow.
Taylor slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Taylor drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Taylor as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Merry screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Taylor! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). John Taylor!
Young Bob Merry spoke after the fight, saying 'I have lots more time to get to the top.'. |
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Event:
Just Fights 5 - Nelson vs Sub
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Mack manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Watched on his heels. He'll look to pass Watched's guard now, I'm sure.
Mack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mack trying to control but Watched is working from the bottom. #SU#
Mack gets to his feet - Watched follows without any prompting.
Gerry Watched seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mack checks a leg kick nicely.
Mack changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Watched throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mack.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watched sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mack fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Watched bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
No luck for Mack with that takedown attempt.
Mack blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Mack wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Mack shoots in for a takedown but Watched shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dashawn Mack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watched steps in with a hook that catches Mack right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Watched follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Mack looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerry Watched!
An out of breath Gerry Watched thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 13
Date: Oct 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Samson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Samson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kaum throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Samson throws a counter combo.
A nice leg kick from Kaum, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kaum tries to land a front kick but Samson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Samson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jack Samson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samson circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Samson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Samson.
Kaum 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.
Samson throws a strike but Kaum rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samson wants to sweep here but Kaum controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Samson has control of Kaum's left arm, preventing Kaum from doing any damage.
Kaum stopping the sweep attempt from Samson.
Kaum wants to control from the top but Samson keeps moving. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kaum stopping the sweep attempt from Samson.
Samson pulls Kaum in close to prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kaum wants to control from the top but Samson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Samson lands with a straight right. Kaum didn't see that one coming.
Samson misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T3#
Samson misses with an uppercut
#KD#
and Kaum counters with a crisp one two that drops Samson! Kaum thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Samson to his feet! Samson is in big trouble!#ROC#Samson is rocked!
Kaum ducks under a wild hook from Samson.
Samson is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaum finish him?
A good leg kick by Kaum.
Kaum scores with a push kick.
Samson looks winded!
Kaum throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kaum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kaum darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Samson's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Kaum before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manfred Kaum!
Manfred Kaum bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Just Fights 4 - Li vs Gibbs
Date: Oct 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Swirly lands a jab to Toto's midsection.#TD2#
Toto looking to score a takedown here. Swirly is defending well but Toto drives through and ends up in Swirly's guard.
Swirly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toto is one step ahead there.
Swirly wants to get back to his feet but Toto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Toto throws a big right hand that misses.
Toto stopping the sweep attempt from Swirly.
Swirly is trying to keep Toto in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Toto chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Toto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Toto trying to control the position from guard on top but Swirly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swirly 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Toto throws an overhand right that lands on Swirly's shoulder, as Swirly tries to avoid the shot.
Swirly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Toto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Swirly. Swirly obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from Swirly tenderised Toto's leg. Toto is trying to keep his angry face on.
A punch lands to the side of Toto 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#It looks like Toot Toto has been cut.
Toto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Toto looks winded!#KD#
Swirly feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Toto sprawling to the canvas! Toto rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Swirly finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toto dives in and grabs Swirly's left leg, looking for a takedown. Swirly pushes down on Toto's head and hops out.
Swirly connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #KD#
Swirly sends Toto crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Swirly is motioning to the referee to let Toto up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Toto is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Toot Toto's cut even more.#T2#
Swirly fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Toto out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ed Swirly!
Ed Swirly 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:
Just Fights 3 - Fall Fiesta
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Watched darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Jun Romero has been cut.
Romero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Watched.#TD2#
Watched gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Romero working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Watched's head.
Romero with a flurry of punches that miss.
Romero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Romero pushes down on Watched's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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. Romero connects with a nice short shot to Watched's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watched has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Romero is working away from the top position though.
Romero thows a huge punch but Watched dodges it nicely.
Watched on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Watched tries to get out of the position.
Romero slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Romero has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Romero working Watched over with strikes.
Romero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Romero.
Watched blocking the ground and pound attempt from Romero.
Romero controlling the pace. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Watched scoring well with a low kick there.
Romero takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Watched misses with an uppercut. Romero saw that one coming.
And Romero tries to counter it with a takedown but Watched pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Watched tries to sprawl but Romero drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Romero there.
Romero takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Romero not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Romero lands with a punch from half guard.
Watched avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Romero. #T3#
Romero is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Romero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Watched is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Romero in particular looking to stall.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Romero lands a nice short elbow.
Still in half guard, Romero seems content to control.
Watched blocking the ground and pound attempt from Romero.
Watched taking some punishment here, with Romero in his half guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Romero seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Romero slows the pace down in half guard.
Romero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Watched defending well though. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Romero looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Watched!
Watched is looking to get back to his feet here but Romero is keeping cool and he's managed to take Watched's back.
Romero is working the ground and pound. Can Watched escape?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero has good solid back control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Romero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jun Romero's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Romero closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Watched's guard.
Romero is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Romero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Watched works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Romero controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Romero controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Watched has momentary wrist control but Romero slips an elbow through the middle.
Romero works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Romero scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Romero is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Well, if Romero 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.
Romero scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Watched on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Romero slows the pace down in half guard.
Watched wants to improve his position but Romero is controlling well.
Romero working Watched over with strikes.
Romero slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that Romero 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Watched thuds a left hand into Romero's body.
Gerry Watched seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero tries for a takedown but Watched sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Romero closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Watched did well to prevent Romero getting side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Romero working the head and body with strikes.
Romero is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Romero landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Romero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Watched defending well though.
Romero stalling.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Romero shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Romero is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Romero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jun Romero's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Romero takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gerry Watched has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watched slaps away a takedown attempt from Romero, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Watched swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Watched throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Watched buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#TD2#
Romero gets the takedown into side control.
Romero creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Romero working the ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.
Watched is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Romero is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T1#
Romero working the ground and pound effectively.
Romero tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Romero looking to finish Watched with some ground and pound. This is bad for Watched!
Romero is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Romero lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Romero controlling his opponent.
Romero cracks Watched with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Romero controlling from the full mount.
Romero landing strikes from the mount.
Romero postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Watched looks a forlorn figure.
BOOM! Romero connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Romero lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Romero lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T3#
Romero controlling his opponent.
Watched knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Romero on the ground.
Romero lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jun Romero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Romero controlling his opponent.
Romero is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Watched can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Romero looking to control and managing it successfully.
Romero lands a nice shot to the head.
Romero content just to control the position here. #T4#
Romero's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Romero lands a couple of good shots and Watched has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Romero loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Watched hold on?
Jun Romero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Romero controlling the position well here. Watched rolled but Romero kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Romero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Romero winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Romero!
In his post fight interview, Jun Romero started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Gerry Watched had this to say: 'Don't worry, Jimmy Ray Watcher's wife will help me get over this minor setback.'. |
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Event:
Just Fights 3 - Fall Fiesta
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Merry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harding.
Harding thuds his right hand into Merry's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Merry throws a shot from downtown. Harding moves away and avoids it.
Harding avoids the body shot from Merry.
Harding is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Harding misses with a body shot.
Young Bob Merry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harding uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Merry.
Merry throws a push kick but Harding slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Harding misses the target.
Nice cross by Harding.
Harding slips under a jab from Merry.
Merry throws out a loose jab but Harding uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harding is looking to counter punch.
Merry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harding was well out of range. Poor timing from Merry.#TD#
Harding shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Harding was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harding lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Merry down.
Harding working the head with strikes.
Harding scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harding in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
Harding landing a few strikes.
Harding is working Merry over with some ground and pound from side control.
Harding takes a little break here. Merry wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Harding working the ground and pound but Merry is defending the strikes.
Merry is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Harding landing a few strikes.
Harding connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Merry some visible discomfort.
Harding working away.
Merry on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Harding cracks Merry with a big elbow.
Harding lands a nice forearm strike. #T2#
The strikes coming from Harding are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merry tries to improve position but can't.
Harding working the ground and pound from side control.
Harding lands some shots froms side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harding cracks Merry with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Harding is working Merry over with some ground and pound from side control.
Merry looks winded!
Harding looks up at the clock and then as Merry takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Harding smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Harding landing strikes.
Harding working the ground and pound.
Merry takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Merry trying to remain calm as Harding controls from the top position.
Merry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harding. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Merry taking a bit of punishment here - Harding scoring with strikes.
Harding works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Harding is chipping away with strikes.
Harding cracks Merry with a big right hand but Merry just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Harding working the ground and pound.
Merry is working to avoid the ground and pound but Harding connects with a decent elbow.
Merry taking punishment in the form of punches.
Merry takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Harding landing strikes.
Harding working the ground and pound.
Harding in side control lands a decent elbow.
Harding has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Merry taking a bit of punishment here - Harding scoring with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harding looks up at the clock and then as Merry takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Harding smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Harding connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Merry some visible discomfort.
Merry is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Harding in side control lands a decent elbow.
Harding is putting a hurting on Merry here, landing some big shots from side control.
Harding in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Harding scores with a couple of short elbows.
Harding working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Harding lands a few punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Harding dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Merry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harding.
Harding swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Merry thuds a left hand into Harding's body.
Harding uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Merry.
Merry misses with a jab to the body
and Harding makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Harding uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Merry.
Harding throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Harding drives through and clinches with Merry against the cage.
A short left from Harding.
Harding is working Merry over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Harding.
Merry works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Merry struggles to land a body shot inside as Harding controls his hands.
Harding works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harding makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harding lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harding lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harding creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Harding just leaning against Merry, taking a breather.
Merry wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harding avoiding damage.
A shot in the inside from Harding. #TD#
Harding gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Merry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Merry utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Merry can't keep his opponent in guard - Harding advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Merry is breathing heavily.
Harding lands with a punch from half guard.
Harding scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Harding drops an elbow to the side of Merry's head.
Harding looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Merry with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Harding lands strikes from half guard.
Harding winds up and cracks Merry with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Harding seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harding landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Harding controlling the pace.
Harding working the head and body with strikes.
Harding looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Harding lands strikes from half guard.
Mark Harding overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harding lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Harding lands strikes from half guard.
Harding controlling the pace. #T3#
Harding working Merry over with strikes.
Harding slips a nice elbow through Merry's hands, connecting with Merry's forehead.
Harding is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Merry can do to turn this around?
Harding working Merry over with strikes.
Harding seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Harding.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Harding in particular looking to stall.
Harding slips a nice elbow through Merry's hands, connecting with Merry's forehead.
Harding is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Harding working over Merry with some ground and pound. Merry looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Harding lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Merry is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Harding scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Harding looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Harding working Merry over with strikes.
Merry is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Harding scores with a couple of nice shots.
Harding winds up and cracks Merry with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Harding seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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!
Merry is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Harding scores with a couple of nice shots.
Merry taking some punishment here, with Harding in his half guard.
Harding frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Harding working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Harding dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Merry throws a poor cross that misses
and Harding counters with a right hand to the body.
Young Bob Merry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Merry misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Merry.
Merry throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Harding rushes Merry and presses him up against the cage.
Harding lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harding lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harding stalling the fight.
Harding scores with a shoulder strike.
Harding softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harding scores with a shot to the side of Merry's head.
Harding digs a right hand underneath Merry's ribcage. Merry let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Merry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harding scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harding wants a takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Harding as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Harding.
A short right from Harding. #T1#
Merry wants to stall.
A body shot lands from Harding.
Harding will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Merry up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Harding.
Harding effectively controlling the action here.
Harding digs a right hand into Merry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Merry's gas tank.
Harding'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.
Harding stalling.
Merry swings wildly with an uppercut but Harding uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Harding pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Merry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Young Bob Merry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Merry with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harding to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Merry closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harding.
Harding presses Merry against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harding blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Merry tries to stall but Harding uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD#
Harding has clasped his hands together around Merry's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Merry taking a bit of punishment here - Harding scoring with strikes.
Harding lands some shots froms side control.
Harding lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Merry down.
Harding remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Harding landing strikes. #T3#
Harding working the head and body with strikes.
Harding landing strikes.
Harding lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Merry down.
Check out the look on Harding's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Harding cracks Merry with a big elbow.
Harding working the ground and pound from side control.
Harding working the head with strikes.
Harding works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
A lull in the action here as Harding stalls from top position.
Harding lands a nice forearm strike.
Mark Harding is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Harding lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Merry down.
Harding cracks Merry with a big right hand but Merry just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Harding grinds an elbow into Merry's temple.
Harding in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Harding landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Merry on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Harding working the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Harding showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harding, 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Harding!
After winning the bout, Mark Harding thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Young Bob Merry was interviewed post fight and said 'I have lots more time to get to the top.'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 103
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Grabber 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.
Grayson misses the shot to the body.
Grayson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grabber at a distance.
#CL2#
Grabber forces Grayson back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Grabber jumps guard.
Grayson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Grayson trying to control but Grabber is working from the bottom.
Grayson content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grayson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grabber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grabber is controlling Grayson's posture.#T1#
Grayson wants to control from the top but Grabber keeps moving.
Grabber is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grayson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grabber was well out of range. Poor timing from Grayson.
Grabber misses with a low kick as Grayson jumps back.#CL2#
Grabber gets a clinch.
Grabber tries to land knees in the clinch but Grayson avoids the damage to the body.
Grabber throws an elbow that misses.
Grabber slowing the pace effectively.
Grayson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grabber is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD#
Grayson pulls Grabber into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grabber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Grabber throws a big right hand that misses.
Grabber scoring with punches to the head and body.
Grabber's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Grabber wants to control from the top but Grayson keeps moving. #SUB#
Grayson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grabber defends well.
Grabber in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grabber with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grabber distracts Grayson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Grabber looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Grabber must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grabber throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grabber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grayson is keeping the position for now.
Grabber controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3##SUB#
Grayson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grabber is aware though and is defending well.
Grayson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grabber loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grabber throwing strikes but missing.
Grabber chips away with some ground and pound.
Grabber trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grabber showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Grabber trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Grayson being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grabber wants to control from the top but Grayson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Grayson jabs at Grabber's body.
Grabber tries to close the distance and clinch but Grayson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body punch from Grayson. #TD#
Grayson scores with a takedown into Grabber's guard.
Grayson trying to control the position from guard on top but Grabber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grabber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grayson stands and throws Grabber's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grabber is trying to get back to half guard.
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 Don Grayson will probably get the nod.
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#
Grayson misses with a body shot.
Grayson throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grayson. Grabber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grayson just misses with a punch to the body.
Grabber missing with a left hand there. Grayson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grabber misses with a wild body shot.
Grabber is looking to chop away at Grayson's legs. #CL2#
Grabber drives through and clinches with Grayson against the cage.
#TD#
Grayson tightens his grip and picks Grabber up, before dumping him to the ground. Grabber manages to land in guard.
Grabber is trying to keep Grayson in close.
Grayson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grabber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grabber keeping moving, preventing Grayson from controlling successfully.
Grabber tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grayson stays in close to Grabber's body and controls the position. #T1#
Grabber keeping moving, preventing Grayson from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Grabber clinches up with Grayson and pushes him back against the cage.
Grabber stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Grayson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grabber tries to land knees in the clinch but Grayson avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Grayson pulls guard. #SUB#
Grayson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grabber gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Grabber with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Grabber connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Grabber is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Grayson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Grabber is looking to defend but Grayson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Grabber! Grayson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Grabber taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Don Grayson!
Harold Grabber spoke after the fight, saying 'Let’s be real—there’s something seriously wrong if you think I lost. I was landing the shots, I was making the moves. That’s not a loss, that’s a robbery. I’m not standing here as some broken fighter; I’m standing here as a warrior who’s ready to rip through anyone who dares to doubt'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Drago vs Veainu
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
#R1#
A clash of legs there as Stukov blocks the low kick.
Stukov clobbers Savage with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Savage looks to land a combination but Stukov avoids it well.
Stukov swings for the body but Savage moves out of range.
Savage on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stukov. Stukov obviously looking to wear him down.
Stukov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Savage at a distance.
Savage checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice shot lands for Stukov.
Stukov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stukov throws a leg kick
and Savage counters with a leg kick.
Savage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stukov.
Stukov misses with an uppercut.
Stukov connects with a jab.
Savage throws a push kick but Stukov slaps the foot to one side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Savage tenderised Stukov's leg. Stukov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Savage tries to land a body kick
and Stukov counters with a nice uppercut.
Savage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Stukov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stukov connects with a solid leg kick.
Stukov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Savage scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Stukov throws a jab when Savage was well out of range.
Savage now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Savage moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stukov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Savage can pounce on him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Savage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Savage throws a looping overhand right but Stukov ducks down to avoid it.
Stukov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Savage moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Savage scores with a sloppy right hand. Stukov should have avoided that one.
Stukov moves out of range as Savage throws a body kick.
Savage has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stukov.
Savage misses with a looping right.
Stukov misses with a low kick.
Stukov tries a head kick but it misses.
Savage loads up on a big right hand but Stukov slips the punch.
Savage tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stukov is able to avoid easily.
Savage is looking to chop away at Stukov's legs.
Savage pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stukov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stukov slips under a jab.
Stukov scores with a leg kick.
#T2#
Savage missing with a left hand there. Stukov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Stukov counters with a quick kick to the body but Savage blocks it.
Savage steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stukov. That one must have hurt.
Stukov digs a good hook to Savage's body.
Savage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stukov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Savage tries to work over Stukov's front leg with a kick but Stukov checks it.
Savage takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stukov swings for the body but Savage moves out of range.
Stukov sets himself, and Savage steps forward looking for the clinch! Stukov avoids it this time.
Stukov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savage was well out of range. Poor timing from Stukov.
Stukov scores with a jab. Savage acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Savage throws a head kick that misses.
Savage walks into a jab.
Stukov misses with a hook. Savage ducked under it nicely.
Stukov misses with a body shot.
Stukov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSavage.
Stukov scores with a jab to the head.
Stukov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Savage walks into a left hand.
Stukov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
A low kick from Savage misses
and Stukov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Savage throws a leg kick which misses Stukov's front leg but catches the back leg as Stukov tries to avoid it.
Stukov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Stukov throws out a loose jab but Savage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stukov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stukov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Savage misses with an attempted mid kick.
Savage lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stukov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Savage doesn't seem bothered though.
Stukov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stukov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Savage.
Stukov scores with a leg kick.
Savage is looking to clinch but Stukov is avoiding it.
Stukov misses with a body shot.
Stukov moves out of range of the body kick from Savage.
And Stukov counters with a quick kick to the body but Savage blocks it.
Savage looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stukov throws a solid leg kick but Savage takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stukov.
Savage replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Stukov blocks it well.
Stukov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T4#
Stukov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stukov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stukov tries to score with a low kick but Savage moves his leg out of the way.
Crunch! Savage slams his shin into Stukov's torso.
Stukov lands with a hook. Savage tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Savage throws a leg kick but Stukov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stukov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Savage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stukov.
Stukov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stukov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stukov misses the shot to the body.
Savage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stukov.
Stukov feints and then cracks Savage's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Savage down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savage walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stukov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stukov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stukov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Savage connects with a body shot that sends Stukov's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Savage.
Savage lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Stukov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Savage is looking to clinch.
Stukov throwing a counter right hand but Savage manages to avoid it.
Savage looks to land a body kick but Stukov moved away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stukov, as that shot connected.
Savage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stukov.
Stukov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stukov swats away the attempt to clinch by Savage.
Savage tries to clinch there but Stukov circles away.
Savage tries a head kick but it misses.
Petr Stukov is winning the standup battle so far.
Stukov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stukov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stukov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stukov throws a leg kick but Savage sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stukov catches Savage with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Savage has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stukov looks to land a left hand but Savage moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage swings for the body but Stukov moves out of range.
Savage lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Savage on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Savage might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Stukov has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Savage takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stukov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Savage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stukov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Savage.
Savage lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice shot lands for Stukov.
Stukov connects with a crisp jab.
Stukov lunges at Savage with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Savage's hand.
Stukov looks to score with a jab to the body but Savage is just out of range.
Savage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stukov. That's going to slow Savage down.
Stukov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Savage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stukov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savage.
Stukov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savage throws a wild body kick that Stukov sees coming a mile off.
Stukov throws a shot to the body.
Stukov throws a right and a left that both miss.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stukov.#T2#
Stukov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Savage can pounce on him.
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stukov.
Savage's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stukov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stukov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stukov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stukov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stukov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savage.
Stukov's corner calls for a 1-2. Stukov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stukov throws a lazy right hand but Savage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stukov throws a front kick aimed at Savage's knee but Savage avoids it well.
Savage misses with a body shot.
Stukov connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Stukov misses.
Savage misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Stukov.
A jab from Stukov misses.
Savage misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stukov misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T3#
Stukov avoids a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Savage.
Stukov looks to score with a jab to the body but Savage is just out of range.
Savage misses with a hook. Stukov ducked under it nicely.
Savage has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Savage moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Savage.
Stukov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stukov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Savage has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stukov's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Stukov throws a lazy right hand but Savage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Savage.
Stukov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Savage drives through and clinches with Stukov against the cage.
#BC2#
Savage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stukov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice shot by Stukov.
Savage clobbers Stukov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Savage takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Savage misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Stukov misses the target.
Savage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stukov manages to avoid it.
Stukov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savage.
Stukov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stukov checks a leg kick.
Stukov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Savage cracks Stukov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stukov throws a shot from downtown. Savage moves away and avoids it.
Stukov throws a push kick but Savage slaps the foot to one side.
Savage slips a jab from Stukov.
Savage throws a leg kick that misses.
Savage throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Savage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savage moves out of range as Stukov strikes.
Stukov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stukov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savage can do to turn this around?
Savage takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stukov lunges at Savage with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Savage's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Stukov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Stukov throws a body shot but no joy.
Savage lands a right hook to the body.
Stukov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stukov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Savage. That one must have hurt.
Savage pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stukov is out of range and Savage settles back down.
Stukov tried to counter with a leg kick but Savage avoided it.
Stukov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savage swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stukov.
Savage looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stukov misses with a body shot.
Savage throws the kick towards the body but Stukov avoids it.
Savage takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Savage throws out a loose jab but Stukov uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stukov moves out of range as Savage throws a body kick.
Stukov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Savage checks the leg kick nicely there.
A shot to the liver by Savage. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savage tries to clinch but Stukov is having none of it.
Savage throws the left hand but Stukov avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Stukov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savage.
The fighters circling - Stukov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stukov jabs Savage right on the nose. Savage blinks but takes it well.
Savage tries to land a front kick but Stukov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stukov throws the left hand but Savage avoids the punch easily.
Stukov looks to land a left hand but Savage moved out of range nicely.
Savage looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Savage looks to land a body kick but Stukov moved away.
Savage throws a solid leg kick but Stukov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Savage.
Savage's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stukov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Savage scrambles back to his feet.
Stukov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stukov missing with a left hand there. Savage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stukov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Savage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stukov misses with a leg kick
and Savage counters with an inside leg kick.
Savage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Savage throws a sloppy head kick and Stukov moves out of range easily.
Owen Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stukov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stukov throws a hook but Savage blocks it.
Savage was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Savage turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stukov cracks Savage with a good jab.
Savage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stukov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stukov cracks a nice hook into Savage's ribs.
Savage throws a low kick but Stukov avoids it.
Savage pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stukov is out of range and Savage settles back down.
A punch combination from Stukov misses.
Savage looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Savage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stukov.
An inside leg kick lands from Savage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stukov. Savage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stukov moves out of range as Savage throws a body kick.
Stukov cracks Savage with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savage. Stukov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Stukov scores with a leg kick.
Stukov swings for the body but Savage moves out of range.
Savage pushes Stukov away with a front kick.
Savage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stukov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Savage clinches.
Stukov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Savage backwards. #BC#
Stukov breaks from the clinch.
Stukov connects with a jab.
Savage misses with a low kick as Stukov jumps back.
Stukov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Savage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Savage moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stukov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Savage's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stukov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Stukov.
Savage throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Savage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stukov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stukov.
Stukov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Savage chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stukov can pounce on him.
Stukov scores with a nice body kick.
Savage scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Savage 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.
Stukov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stukov scores with a punch to the head.
Stukov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savage feints a counter leg kick.
Stukov with a nice cross.
Savage misses with a kick to the body.
Stukov throws a jab when Savage was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stukov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petr Stukov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stukov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Petr Stukov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stukov, 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 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petr Stukov!
After winning the bout, Petr Stukov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Owen Savage had this to say: 'I feel great, that was a great win for me. I'd like to thank my sponsors for making this victory possible. I'm ready for my title shot.'. |
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Event:
NG 11
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Steele gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wilder scoring with some ground and pound.
Wilder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Steele has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Steele has control of Wilder's left arm, preventing Wilder from doing any damage.
Wilder stands and throws Steele's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wilder lands a decent elbow from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wilder.
Wilder scores with punches from side control.
Wilder misses with the ground and pound.
Wilder trying to control the action but Steele is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
The strikes coming from Wilder are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wilder working the head with strikes.
Wilder throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Steele being controlled for a moment.
Wilder is chipping away with strikes.
Steele takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wilder lands a strong strike to the head of Steele. That's dazed him! Wilder looking to finish here. Steele is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Wilder lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Wilder!
George Wilder very nearly forgot to thank Squirrel Sportswear 🐿️ amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Just Fights - Grand Opening
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Merry lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Merry throws a right hand that misses
and Hickman counters with a two punch combo.
Hickman takes one to the side of the head.
#ROC2#Hickman is rocked!
Merry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hickman counters with a nice leg kick.
Merry misses with a few strikes there.
Hickman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Young Bob Merry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Merry does no damage.
Hickman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Merry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hickman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hickman dives in for a single leg takedown but Merry sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hickman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Merry.#TD#
Hickman pulls guard effortlessly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hickman trying to control the position.
Merry controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hickman keeping moving, preventing Merry from controlling successfully. #T1#
Hickman trying to keep a closed guard but Merry is proving a slippery customer.
Hickman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merry is one step ahead there.
Hickman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Merry manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Merry wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Merry is pulling down on Hickman's head to control his posture.
Hickman trying to control but Merry is working from the bottom. #SU#
Hickman gets to his feet. Merry looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Merry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Merry misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hickman counters with a nice uppercut.
Hickman moves out of range of the strikes.
Hickman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Merry avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Merry throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hickman counters with a good, hard body kick but Merry shrugs it off.
Donk. Merry catches Hickman right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Hickman clinches. #BC#
Hickman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Merry tries to clinch up but Hickman circles away and keeps his distance.
Hickman avoids a kick to the body.
Merry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hickman circles away quickly and effectively.
Hickman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Merry defends well and Hickman ends up having to push Merry into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Hickman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hickman is trying to pull guard but Merry turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Merry misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Hickman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hickman checks a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Merry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Hickman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hickman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Merry.
Merry has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Hickman takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Hickman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Merry misses with an uppercut
and Merry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Young Bob Merry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Merry dips to his left and cracks Hickman with an uppercut!
Merry throws the left hand but Hickman avoids the punch easily.
As Merry tries to get set, Hickman tries to push him back and clinch up but Merry manages to avoid the attempt.
Hickman fails to land with a series of punches.
Merry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hickman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice sprawl there from Merry as Hickman shoots in.
Merry is looking to score with low kicks.
Merry scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Hickman moves into the clinch.
Hickman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Hickman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hickman scores with a head kick.
Hickman avoids the body shot from Merry.
Merry scores with a jab.
Oh Hickman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Hickman closes the distance and pushes Merry back into the cage.
Hickman seems to have got his legs back now.
Merry stops a takedown attempt from Hickman.
Hickman lands a knee to the head.
Merry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hickman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Merry up against the cage.
Merry trying to control the position but instead, Hickman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Merry into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hickman manages to pull guard.
#T1#
Hickman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merry is one step ahead there.
Hickman trying to keep a closed guard but Merry is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Hickman looking for a guillotine here but Merry defends easily.
Merry's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Merry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hickman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hickman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Merry misses with a body shot
and Hickman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hickman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fight stays on the outside here - Merry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Luke Hickman is winning the standup battle so far.
Hickman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hickman darts in looking for a takedown but Merry gets double underhooks and turns Hickman into the cage. #T3#
Merry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hickman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Merry gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Hickman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merry is trying to break free.
Hickman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Merry can do to turn this around?
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hickman.#TD#
Hickman pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Hickman is looking for a triangle but Merry pushes his legs off easily.
Hickman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merry is one step ahead there.
Merry controlling from the top position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Merry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hickman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Hickman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merry trying to control the position from guard on top but Hickman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Merry postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Hickman dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hickman looks for a takedown but Merry sprawls well.
Young Bob Merry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Merry scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Merry fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hickman checks it well.
Hickman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Merry lands with an uppercut that bounces Hickman off the cage and back into range.
A swing and a miss from Merry.#CL#
Hickman forces Merry back against the cage and clinches.
Hickman lands a body shot.
Merry throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hickman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Merry prevents it.
#BC#
Hickman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Merry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hickman attempts a counter takedown but Merry avoids it well and moves away.
Merry scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Merry tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hickman is able to avoid easily.
Merry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hickman checks the leg kick.
Hickman avoids the body shot from Merry.
It looked like Hickman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Merry throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Merry throws a right hand that misses
and Hickman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Merry digs a good body shot into Hickman's ribs.
Hickman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Merry defends well and Hickman ends up having to push Merry into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Hickman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merry scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Merry tries to work over Hickman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Hickman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Merry pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hickman is out of range and Merry settles back down.
Hickman shoots in but Merry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Merry is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Hickman defending well as Merry loads up on a big left hand.
Hickman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Merry.
Hickman shoots for a takedown but Merry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hickman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Hickman takes the fight into the clinch.
Hickman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Merry just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Hickman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Merry clinches.
Merry tries to stall but Hickman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Merry softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hickman slowing the pace effectively.
Merry tries to throw a body punch but Hickman avoids it by throwing Merry back against the cage.
Luke Hickman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hickman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Merry pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T3#
Merry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hickman counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Hickman clinches. #BC#
Hickman breaks the clinch.
Merry misses with a hook to the body
and Hickman counters with a flying knee. Nice.
An inside leg kick from Merry misses.
Hickman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Donk. Merry catches Hickman right on the button with a cross.
Hickman scores with a head kick. Merry tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hickman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hickman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Merry.
The fighters circle momentarily. Merry darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Luke Hickman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Merry tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hickman is able to avoid easily.
Hickman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Merry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Hickman takes the fight into the clinch.
Hickman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Merry after a bit of a struggle. #T4##BC#
Hickman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Merry goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hickman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merry.
#CL#
Hickman clinches up against the cage.
Hickman goes for a takedown attempt but Merry pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hickman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Merry.
Hickman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Merry stuffs the takedown.
Merry throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hickman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hickman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hickman duly obliges.
Luke Hickman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#KD2#
Merry drops Hickman with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hickman looks back up at him and smiles so Merry waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Young Bob Merry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hickman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Hickman!
In defeat, Young Bob Merry stepped up to the mic, saying 'I have lots more time to get to the top.'. |
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Event:
Just Fights - Grand Opening
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Watched misses with a hook.
Watched pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Watched throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Watcher counters with a single leg into guard. Watched didn't expect that.
Watcher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Watched works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Watcher passes into half guard. #SUB#
Watcher is looking for a kimura but Watched is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Watcher to get the leverage.
Watcher wants to free his trapped foot but Watched is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Watcher has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Watched defend it? Watcher steps over the head and cranks it - Watched is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Watcher!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jimmy Ray Watcher!
Gerry Watched was interviewed post fight and said 'Don't worry, Jimmy Ray Watcher's wife will help me get over this minor setback.'. |
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Event:
Just Fights - Grand Opening
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Swirly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Etienne moves away.#KD2#
Swirly lands a big right hand that sends Etienne crashing to the mat! Swirly stays standing though and waves Etienne back to his feet!#ROC2#Etienne is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Luc Etienne has been cut.
Etienne circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Swirly. Etienne falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Swirly!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ed Swirly!
An out of breath Ed Swirly thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
FCL - 54
Date: Sep 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Of Coke is looking to score with low kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Of Coke works over Juntunen's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Sami Juntunen has been cut.
Of Coke throws a hook but Juntunen avoids it easily.
Of Coke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Of Coke throws a right hand that misses
and Juntunen counters with a nice body kick.
Of Coke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juntunen was well out of range. Poor timing from Of Coke.
Of Coke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juntunen manages to avoid it.
Of Coke seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Of Coke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Of Coke backing away here, and Juntunen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Of Coke fails to land with a series of punches.
Of Coke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Juntunen.
Juntunen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Of Coke.
Of Coke throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Of Coke misses with a wild body shot.
Of Coke throws a body punch but Juntunen moves out of range.
Juntunen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Of Coke is looking to wear down Juntunen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Of Coke misses with a wild body shot.
Of Coke connects with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Juntunen.
Shot Of Coke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Of Coke takes a swing at Juntunen's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Juntunen misses.
Of Coke blocks a jab.
Of Coke throws a body punch but Juntunen moves out of range.
Juntunen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1##TD2#
Juntunen dives in and scores a takedown into Of Coke's guard.#SU2#
Juntunen stands up and waves to Of Coke to follow him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Of Coke 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 Juntunen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Juntunen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice body punch from Of Coke.
Shot Of Coke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Of Coke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Of Coke throws a right hand that Juntunen ducks under and follows up with a left that Juntunen also avoids with ease.
Of Coke throws a sloppy body shot
and Juntunen counters with a nice body kick.
Of Coke lands with a hook. Juntunen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Juntunen moves out of range of the leg kick from Of Coke.
Juntunen slips a jab from Of Coke.
Juntunen throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Of Coke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Juntunen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Of Coke avoids a kick to the body.
Of Coke looks to score with a jab to the body but Juntunen is just out of range.
Juntunen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Juntunen lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD2#
Juntunen looking to score a takedown here. Of Coke is defending well but Juntunen drives through and ends up in Of Coke's guard.#T2#
Juntunen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Of Coke wants to sweep here but Juntunen controlling him for the moment.
Of Coke keeping full guard, as Juntunen tries to pass.
Juntunen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Juntunen pushes down on Of Coke's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SU2#
Juntunen decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Of Coke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Juntunen to score with a decent uppercut.
Juntunen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Juntunen tries a head kick but it misses.
Of Coke misses with a wild body shot.
Juntunen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Of Coke blocks it well.
Of Coke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Of Coke swinging wildly here.
Juntunen lands with a thumping leg kick.
#TD2#
Juntunen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Juntunen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Of Coke knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Juntunen on the ground.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Juntunen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Of Coke, who protects the arm well.
Juntunen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Of Coke keeps working. #SUB2#
Juntunen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Of Coke has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Juntunen has an Americana. Of Coke didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Juntunen is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Juntunen hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sami Juntunen!
During a confident post fight interview, Sami Juntunen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Creffier rushes Abramovic and presses him up against the cage.
Abramovic controlling the action here for a moment.
Creffier being controlled against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Abramovic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2#
Creffier manages to break the clinch.
Creffier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Creffier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Abramovic circles away.
Creffier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abramovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Creffier lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abramovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Creffier was well out of range. Poor timing from Abramovic.
Abramovic is looking to land body kicks.
Creffier shoots in for a takedown but Abramovic shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Creffier pushes Abramovic up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Creffier manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Abramovic seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Creffier keeping full guard, as Abramovic tries to pass.
Creffier controls Abramovic momentarily but Abramovic frees himself.
Creffier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abramovic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Creffier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Abramovic manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Creffier trying to control but Abramovic is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Creffier thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Abramovic controlling Creffier's posture.
Creffier throwing strikes from guard but Abramovic blocks nicely.
Abramovic wants to sweep here but Creffier controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Abramovic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Abramovic scores with a body shot.
Creffier looks winded!
Abramovic misses the jab.
Abramovic lands a hook that stumbles Creffier back into the cage. Abramovic follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Creffier to the canvas! Abramovic pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Creffier has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Igor Abramovic!
In his post fight interview, Igor Abramovic started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Storrie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abramovic.
Storrie dives in for a single leg takedown but Abramovic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Storrie defending well as Abramovic loads up on a big left hand.
Abramovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Storrie counters with a nice uppercut.
Storrie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abramovic is fending him off so far but Storrie persists. Nope, Abramovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Storrie fails to land the takedown.
Igor Abramovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Storrie.#CL#
Abramovic has managed to clinch.
Abramovic pushes Storrie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Storrie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Abramovic clinches.
Storrie jumps guard but Abramovic stands there with Storrie around his waist. Storrie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Storrie manages to break the clinch.
Abramovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abramovic loads up on a big right hand but Storrie slips the punch.
Abramovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Storrie staying out of range there.
Abramovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Storrie. #T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Storrie or perhaps it was just good defense by Abramovic, which made it look bad.
Storrie looks winded!
Storrie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abramovic throws a big shot that misses.
Igor Abramovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storrie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Abramovic throws out a loose jab but Storrie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storrie flicks out a counter leg kick but Abramovic steps away.
Storrie shoots for a takedown but Abramovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Abramovic throws a lazy right hand but Storrie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abramovic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Storrie.
A big left from Abramovic misses.
Storrie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Abramovic is stalking Storrie. Storrie circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Abramovic, and it's lights out! Storrie really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Igor Abramovic!
Igor Abramovic bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Bash bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kaum tries to escape but Bash is in control.
Kaum is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bash off and has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Bash's face He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bash breaks Kaum's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kaum is trying to control the position but Bash postures up. #SUB#
Kaum looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Kaum has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bash should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kaum has tightened it up now! Bash should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Manfred Kaum!
Manfred Kaum was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Ryans swats away the attempt to clinch by Nurzhan.
Ryans clobbers Nurzhan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nurzhan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ryans defends it nicely.
A lazy body kick from Nurzhan #TD#
and Ryans counters with a shoot takedown. Nurzhan fights it but they end up in guard.
Nurzhan is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ryans presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The referee calls for Ryans to work.
#BC#
Ryans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Ryans moves into the clinch.
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!#TD#
Ryans gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Nurzhan trying to keep a closed guard but Ryans is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Ryans controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ryans knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nurzhan on the ground.
Ryans tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurzhan is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Nurzhan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ryans doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ryans manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU#
Ryans stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nurzhan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ryans circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nurzhan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2##TD#
Ryans gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Nurzhan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Nurzhan looking for submissions off his back.
Ryans perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nurzhan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ryans is working away from the top position though.
Ryans seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3##SUB2#
Nurzhan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryans pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryans is taking a breather. Nurzhan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nurzhan wants to get back to his feet.
Ryans performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nurzhan is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nurzhan tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ryans has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Ryans controlling his opponent.
Nurzhan tries to lock up and control but Ryans gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ryans with the ground and pound from mount.
Ryans looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ryans tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nurzhan is trying desperately to improve position.
Ryans lands a big shot there that rocks Nurzhan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Ryans dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ryans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Ryans as Nurzhan shoots in.
Nurzhan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Ryans gets a double leg takedown into Nurzhan's guard.
Nurzhan pushes Ryans off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nurzhan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Ryans shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nurzhan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryans postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Ryans stands up from Nurzhan's guard - Ryans perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Ryans looking to score a takedown here. Nurzhan is defending well but Ryans drives through and ends up in Nurzhan's guard.
Jake Ryans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SU#
Ryans gets to his feet. Nurzhan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Ryans scores with a takedown into Nurzhan's guard.#SUB2#
Nurzhan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ryans escapes and throws Nurzhan's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nurzhan looks to move to half guard but instead Ryans has passed into mount! Damn!
Ryans putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nurzhan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ryans tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Nurzhan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nurzhan trying to control from the bottom.
Nurzhan won't allow Ryans to pass to mount.
Nurzhan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nurzhan manages to get to full guard.
Ryans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurzhan can do to turn this around?
Nurzhan wants to stand up but Ryans is controlling him. #T3##SUB2#
Ryans avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nurzhan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Ryans got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nurzhan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ryans has managed to get both his arms back between Nurzhan's legs - danger averted.
Ryans seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ryans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurzhan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryans's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Ryans decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nurzhan, up you get!
Nurzhan with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Ryans counters by moving into the clinch.
Jake Ryans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibrahim Nurzhan.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ryans as Nurzhan tries to tie him up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ryans.
Nurzhan lands an elbow inside that Ryans shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Jake Ryans has been cut.
Nurzhan stalling in the clinch but Ryans improves position.
Nurzhan is looking to control Ryans's arms but Ryans gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nurzhan has his back to the cage.
Ryans tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nurzhan smiles and moves away.
Nurzhan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nurzhan lands with a kick to the temple. Ryans shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from Nurzhan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Ryans dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jake Ryans's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ryans throws a sloppy head kick and Nurzhan moves out of range easily.
Jake Ryans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryans blocks the body kick.
#TD#
Ryans gets a double leg takedown into Nurzhan's guard.
Ryans has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ryans is in close to Nurzhan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ryans is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Nurzhan is looking for a triangle but Ryans pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Ryans decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nurzhan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nurzhan moves to clinch but Ryans breaks away
enabling Ryans to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Nurzhan closes the distance but Ryans moves to the side #TD#
and Ryans counters with a shoot takedown. Nurzhan fights it but they end up in guard.
Ryans controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Nurzhan looking for a guillotine here but Ryans defends easily.
#SUB2#
Ryans looking to improve position, pressing down on Nurzhan's thigh with his hand. Nurzhan seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Ryans paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Ryans's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Nurzhan picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ibrahim Nurzhan!
As Ibrahim Nurzhan got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Blya ïä'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Franc vs Crazyhorse
Date: Sep 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Savage shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Savage fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barrels.
Barrels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barrels has a takedown stuffed.
Savage fires out a quick counter leg kick but Barrels just manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Barrels shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Savage manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Barrels showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Savage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Savage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrels throws a big elbow that misses.
Barrels throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Barrels pushing down on Savage's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barrels not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Savage on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Savage tries to get out of the position.
Barrels lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barrels not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barrels has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Savage is defending against the submission attempts here by Barrels.
Barrels looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Barrels working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Savage tries to roll over but Barrels keeps him under control.
Barrels lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barrels wants to pass to mount but Savage is defending the position. #T2#
Barrels is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Barrels trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Barrels goes for an armbar but he's not got it Savage turns into him and now he's in Barrels's guard.
#SUB2#
Barrels has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barrels looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Barrels wants to sweep here but Savage controlling him for the moment.
Barrels trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Barrels wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Savage is now in half guard.
Barrels moves into full guard.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Barrels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savage has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barrels looking to control.
Barrels 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.
Barrels is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barrels has control of Savage's left arm, preventing Savage from doing any damage.
Barrels working a defensive guard but Savage passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tu Barrels dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Savage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tu Barrels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Savage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Owen Savage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Barrels looking to score a takedown here. Savage is defending well but Barrels drives through and ends up in Savage's guard.
Savage keeping full guard, as Barrels tries to pass.
Barrels throws a big right hand that misses.
Tu Barrels has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barrels throws a big elbow that misses.
Barrels slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barrels throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrels stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Barrels from controlling successfully. #T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Savage slips a jab from Barrels.
Barrels tries for a takedown but Savage sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barrels throws a body kick that misses.
Savage went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barrels misses the shot to the body.
Barrels misses with a takedown attempt
and Savage counters with a nice body kick.
Savage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Savage walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barrels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Barrels looks to land a right hand but Savage moved out of range.
Barrels fails with a takedown attempt.
Owen Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tu Barrels.
Barrels connects with a nice looking jab.
Savage avoids the head kick by Barrels.
Savage went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Savage takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barrels throws a body punch but Savage moves out of range.
Savage throws a big counter combination but Barrels scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Barrels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savage was well out of range. Poor timing from Barrels.
Savage throws a body punch but Barrels moves out of range.
And Barrels tries to counter it with a takedown but Savage pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barrels scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Barrels throws a body kick that misses. #TD2#
Barrels drives through with a takedown into guard.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Barrels from controlling successfully.
Savage is controlling Barrels's posture.
Barrels trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Savage managing to control the position.
Barrels trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Barrels looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Savage displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barrels.
Savage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barrels throws an overhand right that lands on Savage's shoulder, as Savage tries to avoid the shot.
As Barrels looks to move away, Savage throws a big counter combo but Barrels just gets out of the way.
Savage misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tu Barrels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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#
Barrels shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Savage counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Barrels is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Barrels misses with a leg kick
and Savage counters with a thumping low kick.
Barrels fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barrels thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savage appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barrels throws a right hand that misses
and Savage counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Barrels falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Owen Savage!
Owen Savage took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 86
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Grabber misses with a takedown
and Cole counters with a straight right hand.
Grabber fails with the takedown
and Cole counters with a straight right hand.
Cole slaps away a takedown attempt from Grabber, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Justice Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Grabber.
Grabber throws a solid leg kick but Cole takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grabber.
Harold Grabber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grabber tries to clinch there but Cole circles away.
Grabber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cole swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grabber takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grabber gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cole counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grabber misses with a takedown attempt
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cole scores with a nice head shot.
Grabber gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cole is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Grabber tries for a takedown but Cole circles away easily
and Cole counters with a nice uppercut.
Grabber throws a leg kick
and Cole counters with a nice uppercut.
Cole stuns Grabber with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cole is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Grabber looks winded!
Grabber thows a leg kick but Cole checks it
and Cole counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grabber throws a leg kick
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grabber moves to clinch but Cole breaks away
and Cole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grabber tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cole scores with a counter punch that sends Grabber to the canvas! Cole smells blood - he's punishing Grabber with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Grabber has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justice Cole!
The defeated Harold Grabber had this to say: 'Let’s be real—there’s something seriously wrong if you think I lost. I was landing the shots, I was making the moves. That’s not a loss, that’s a robbery. I’m not standing here as some broken fighter; I’m standing here as a warrior who’s ready to rip through anyone who dares to doubt'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 88
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Moss avoids the body shot from Smash.
It looked like Moss was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smash wants to clinch up but Moss keeps it at a distance.
Moss lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Max Smash has been cut.
Moss checks a low kick from Smash.
Smash tries to clinch there but Moss circles away.
Moss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moss was well out of range. Poor timing from Smash.
Smash wants to clinch up but Moss keeps it at a distance.#KD#
Moss drops Smash with a beautiful combination! Smash stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Moss is looking for the KO!#ROC#Smash is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smash misses with a head kick.
Smash is still on wobbly legs! Can Moss finish him?
Moss fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smash has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Moss plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Smash to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Smash just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Quincy Moss!
Quincy Moss very nearly forgot to thank Battleborn Apparel amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Max Smash was interviewed post fight and said 'First, I want to thank everyone for coming out tonight. I’d like to extend my congratulations to my opponent. They fought a great fight and they earned the win. I have nothing but respect for their skills and their preparation. They showed what it means to be a true competitor.'. |
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