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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Pitbull XLVIII
Date: Jun 01, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Mr Pervitin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; James Benoit!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Benoit changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pervitin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pervitin (0) vs (4) Benoit
Benoit moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pervitin (0) vs (6) Benoit
Pervitin prevents Benoit from taking his back.
Pervitin can't escape the position.
Pervitin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Wanis Combat Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Benoit tries to control but Pervitin wriggling away.
My spies in Savate Club inform me that Benoit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pervitin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Benoit on the ground.
Pervitin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pervitin tries to lock up and control but Benoit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Benoit trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Benoit is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pervitin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit trying to control but Pervitin is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Benoit is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pervitin has given up his back. Will we see Benoit going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Pervitin (0) vs (9) Benoit
Pervitin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Pervitin fending off the submission attempt from Benoit. #SUB2#
Benoit looking to break Pervitin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pervitin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Benoit will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T2#
Benoit tries to keep control of the position but Pervitin is staying busy.
Pervitin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pervitin wants to get back to full guard.
Benoit wants to pass the guard but Pervitin is defending well. #SUB2#
Benoit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pervitin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Benoit prevents Pervitin from improving his position.#T3#
Benoit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Benoit is thwarting Pervitin's attempts to control the position.
Pervitin is looking for a sweep. Benoit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Benoit is looking for a kimura here.
Benoit is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pervitin! Score +3 for passing guard: Pervitin (0) vs (12) Benoit#SUB2#
Benoit is working for a guillotine from mount but Pervitin frees his head quite easily.
Benoit avoids the attempt from Pervitin to control.#SUB2#
Benoit is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pervitin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pervitin shrugs it off. #T4#
Pervitin has given up his back here. Will Benoit look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Pervitin (0) vs (15) Benoit
Benoit keeps control of the position as Pervitin tries to break free.
Benoit trying to control momentarily.
Pervitin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Benoit has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Pervitin fending off the submission attempt from Benoit.
Pervitin is in bad spot here.
#T5#
Pervitin is working hard here to advance position.
Benoit is looking to control Pervitin but Pervitin is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Pervitin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Pervitin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Benoit.
Benoit keeps control of the position as Pervitin tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Benoit is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pervitin is defending well though. Benoit let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Benoit working for the choke. #T6##SUB2#
Benoit has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Pervitin is in real trouble here. Benoit gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Pervitin is tapping out! Benoit wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Benoit! |
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Event:
RMMA 21 - Casteel v Kataski
Date: May 31, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Martinez clinches up against the cage.
Tampolla throws an elbow that misses.
Tampolla has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Martinez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Martinez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tampolla.
Martinez lands a right hand.
Tampolla drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Martinez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Juan Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Tampolla.#BC#
Martinez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martinez fakes the leg kick and cracks Tampolla in the body.
Martinez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tampolla ducks right into an uppercut from Martinez. #CL#
Martinez gets a clinch.
Martinez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martinez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tampolla is working for takedown but Martinez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Martinez lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Martinez breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Martinez forces Tampolla back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martinez.
Tampolla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Martinez lands an uppercut.
Tampolla throws an elbow but it misses.
Tampolla lands an elbow that stopped Martinez in his tracks for a moment.
Martinez lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Martinez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Martinez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Martinez lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Tampolla is rocked!
Tampolla blocking some punches.
Tampolla is still on wobbly legs! Can Martinez finish him?
Martinez swings wildly with an uppercut but Tampolla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tampolla looking for a takedown.
Martinez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martinez has a couple of punches blocked by Tampolla.
Tampolla blocking some punches.
Martinez misses with some punches.
Martinez misses with a punch on the inside.
Martinez working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tampolla.
Martinez throws a head punch that misses.
Martinez throws a punch but it's blocked by Tampolla.
Martinez throws a punch but it's blocked by Tampolla.
Martinez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martinez swings wildly with an uppercut but Tampolla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tampolla blocking some punches.
Tampolla blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martinez misses with a punch on the inside.
Martinez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martinez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tampolla.
Martinez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martinez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Martinez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martinez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martinez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tampolla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martinez.
Martinez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martinez throws a punch but it's blocked by Tampolla.
Martinez working aggressively here.
Martinez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Martinez misses with a punch on the inside.
Martinez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tampolla is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Martinez is defending well.
Martinez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martinez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martinez misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Martinez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martinez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tampolla blocks an uppercut.
Martinez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martinez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martinez throws a head punch that misses.
Tampolla throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tampolla blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tampolla blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martinez swings wildly with an uppercut but Tampolla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martinez has a couple of punches blocked by Tampolla.
Tampolla seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice left hand lands by Martinez.
Martinez is pressed up against the cage. Tampolla has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Martinez down to the mat. Martinez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tampolla lands a head shot.
Tampolla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Martinez does it's job there.
Martinez lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL#
Martinez closes the distance and clinches.
Martinez throws a big uppercut that drops Tampolla! More strikes from Martinez and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Tampolla lies dazed against the cage as Martinez celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Martinez!
Juan Martinez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
DMMA 423: Bin-Semen v Sykora
Date: May 31, 2025 |
#R1#
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
Chai thinks about countering with a head kick.
Chai misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
Chai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McDonald is able to avoid easily.
Chai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chai lands with a nice combination. McDonald backs away looking to recover.
McDonald misses with a body punch
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Chai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wanis Combat Club in the buildup to the fight.
Chai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chai with a nice cross.
McDonald takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chai misses with a head kick.
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!
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Chai checks a leg kick nicely.
Chai looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range. #T1#
Chai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chai cracks McDonald with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
McDonald throws a leg kick
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chai tries to bum rush McDonald with a series of wild strikes but McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDonald slips under a jab.
Chai lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
McDonald tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Chai checks it.
McDonald staying out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonald.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
As McDonald backs away, Chai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
Chai throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Chai misses with a wild combination.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chai misses with a series of wild punches.
Chai stuns McDonald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Chai misses.
McDonald throws a leg kick
and Chai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chai misses with a left hand #TD2#
and McDonald counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chai wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and McDonald manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Chai is defending well. #T3#
Chai blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDonald.
Chai wants to get back to his feet.
Chai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chai blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDonald.
Chai wants to get back to his feet.
McDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but Chai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McDonald thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McDonald trying to control from half guard but Chai is working away.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McDonald wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
McDonald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Savaje Bebe Chai dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Chai throws a nice inside leg kick.
McDonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chai.
Chai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McDonald momentarily.
Chai throws a nice looking combination but McDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDonald tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chai checks a low kick from McDonald.
Chai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald misses with a shot to the body
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonald slips under a jab from Chai.
Chai throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
McDonald takes one on the button.
Savaje Bebe Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Chai.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chai.
A low kick lands for McDonald.
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
Chai checks the leg kick.
Chai checks a leg kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it.
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.#T2#
Chai throws a right and a left that McDonald avoids nicely.
McDonald slips a straight right by Chai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai is looking to chop away at McDonald's legs.
Nice straight punches there by McDonald. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McDonald.
Chai throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.
A left and a right from Chai both land. Nice combination.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonald wants to land a leg kick but Chai is out of range.
Chai thumps McDonald with a low kick.
McDonald takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McDonald has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chai.
McDonald misses with a two punch combination.
#T3#
McDonald walks into a straight right hand from Chai.
Jab by Chai.
Chai throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McDonald fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chai checks it well.
McDonald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chai misses with a straight right.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai checks a low kick from McDonald.
McDonald slips under a jab from Chai.
McDonald feints the counter takedown.
Chai looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.#T4#
McDonald thuds his shin into the meat of Chai's side.
Chai throws a low kick but it's checked well by McDonald.
A low kick lands for McDonald.
Chai is looking to land body kicks.
McDonald takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald defending well as Chai loads up on a big left hand.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Chai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Chai.
Chai misses with a few strikes there.
Savaje Bebe Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald tried to score with a low kick but Chai checks it.
Chai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McDonald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chai cracks McDonald with an open hand slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Savaje Bebe Chai dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald with the counter takedown but Chai avoids it easily.
Savaje Bebe Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
McDonald dodges the punch combination from Chai.
Chai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Chai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chai misses with a left hand #TD2#
and McDonald counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McDonald looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is looking to escape.
McDonald wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
McDonald not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
McDonald not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
McDonald seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McDonald thows a huge punch but Chai dodges it nicely.
McDonald moves into full mount! Chai won't be happy about that!
McDonald looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chai trying desperately to get to his feet.
McDonald thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T2#
McDonald unloads with some shots from mount but Chai bucks and avoids them well.
McDonald postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Chai looks a forlorn figure.
Chai is trying to stand.
McDonald lands a couple of good shots and Chai has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Chai trying to get back to his feet but McDonald is in full control for now.
McDonald struggling to land strikes to the head as Chai covers up.
Chai covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Well, with McDonald on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Chai is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
McDonald lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai covering up well under a barage of strikes.
David McDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
McDonald struggling to land strikes to the head as Chai covers up.
McDonald tries to get the hooks in deep but Chai pushed the leg off.
Chai is trying to get back to his feet but McDonald has full control of the position and if anything, Chai has just worked his way into a worse spot.
McDonald is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Chai covering up well and avoiding damage.
McDonald missing with punches from the back.
Chai prevents McDonald from getting a body triangle.#T4#
Even with his hooks in, McDonald manages to miss with strikes from the back.
McDonald is looking to control Chai but Chai is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Chai manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Chai.
McDonald trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
McDonald working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McDonald passes Chai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
David McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chai is trying to stand up here but McDonald is controlling him well.
And that's the end of the fight!
David McDonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chai 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Savaje Bebe Chai!
During a confident post fight interview, Savaje Bebe Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight. I'll be back. I got lots of gas in the tank.'. |
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Event:
Red Light 1 - Bounce them hard
Date: May 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Roman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bocharov. Bocharov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bocharov fails with the takedown
and Roman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bocharov thinking.
Bocharov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bocharov shoots in for a takedown but Roman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alijah Roman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilya Bocharov.
Bocharov has his takedown stuffed
and Roman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bocharov with a poor takedown
and Roman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Ilya Bocharov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bocharov takes one on the button.
Roman misses with a few strikes there.
Nice cross by Roman.#T1#
Bocharov dives in for a single leg takedown but Roman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Roman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Roman punishes Bocharov's body with a nice straight punch.
Bocharov with a poor takedown
and Roman counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Bocharov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Roman wants to get back to his feet but Bocharov passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Roman is looking to escape.
Bocharov tries to pass to full mount but Roman defends it.
Bocharov is trying to control the action in half guard but Roman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Bocharov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Roman defend it? Bocharov steps over the head and cranks it - Roman is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bocharov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ilya Bocharov! |
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Event:
Red Light 1 - Bounce them hard
Date: May 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice side step and Larson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Larson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Larson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Larson.
Larson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Larson avoids nicely.
Larson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Larson lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a series of punches but Larson moves out of range.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Larson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson tries to bum rush Larson with a series of wild strikes but Larson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Larson scores with a body shot.
Larson scores with a kick to the body.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T1#
Johnson walks into a jab.
Larson thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Larson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Larson digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Larson moves out of range.
Larson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Larson scores with a shot to the body.
Larson lands with a nice body kick.
Larson connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Larson avoids it well.
Larson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Larson with a jab.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Larson scores with a jab to the head.
Larson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Johnson back to the cage. Larson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
Larson jabs at Johnson's body.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Larson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout.
Larson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Larson scores with a spinning back kick!
Larson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Larson cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Larson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Larson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Larson lands a nice looking body shot.
Larson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Larson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Larson misses with a head kick.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Nice body punch from Larson.
Larson lands with a good body shot.
Larson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Larson throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Larson thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Larson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.
Larson lands a right hook to the body.
Larson clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Larson lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Larson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Johnson tries to bum rush Larson with a series of wild strikes but Larson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Larson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Larson had a free shot at his head there.
Larson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Larson does it's job there.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Larson stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Larson feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Larson cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Larson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Larson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larson with a hook.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters circling a little - Larson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Larson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Larson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Larson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T4#
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Larson throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Larson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Larson digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Larson scores with a push kick.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
A chopping leg kick lands by Larson.
Larson slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Larson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Larson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ezekial Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Larson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Larson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Larson avoids nicely.
Larson lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Larson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Larson misses with a head kick.
Larson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Larson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tommy Larson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Larson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab lands there for Larson.
Larson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Larson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Ezekial Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Larson avoids it well.
Nice cross by Larson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Larson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Larson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Larson cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Larson connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Left hook, right uppercut from Larson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Johnson throws a series of punches but Larson moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Larson.
Larson throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Larson scores with a jab to the body.
Larson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Larson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larson circles away quickly and effectively.
Larson lands a slapping body shot.
Larson tries a head kick but it misses.
Larson lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Larson. Larson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Larson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Larson scores with a jab to the body.
Larson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Larson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Larson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Larson - that will leave a mark!
Larson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Larson punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Larson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Larson digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Larson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Larson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Larson lands with a good body shot.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Larson connects with a body shot.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Larson can pounce on him.
Larson thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Larson moves out of range. #T3#
Larson lands a slapping body shot.
Larson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Larson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Larson. Beautiful body shot.
Larson looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Larson lands a body shot.
Larson lands a two punch combo.
Larson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Larson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab, jab by Larson - just one landing.
Larson jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Larson.
Larson digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Johnson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Larson lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4#
Larson works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Larson lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Larson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Larson lands with a good body shot.
Larson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Larson digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Larson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Larson throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Larson avoids nicely.
Larson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Larson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Larson scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Larson.
Larson misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Larson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Larson dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Ezekial Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Larson flicks out a counter leg kick but Johnson steps away.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Larson avoids them all with ease.
Larson digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Larson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Larson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Larson connects with a body shot.
Larson connects with a leg kick.
Larson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Larson slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Larson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Larson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Larson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Larson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Larson can pounce on him.
Larson lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Larson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Larson stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Larson scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab by Larson.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Larson.
Larson lands a body shot.
Larson thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Larson throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Larson connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throws a series of punches but Larson moves out of range.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Larson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Larson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Larson lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.#T2#
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Larson counters with an outside leg kick.
Larson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Larson throws a front kick that sends Johnson stumbling back into the cage.
Larson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Larson avoids nicely.
Larson misses with a few strikes there.
Larson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crunch! Larson slams his shin into Johnson's torso.
Larson works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Larson looks to land a combination. Johnson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Larson. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson tries to bum rush Larson with a series of wild strikes but Larson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Larson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Larson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Larson misses with a two punch combination.
#T3#
Larson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Larson thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Larson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Larson digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Larson connects with a jab.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Larson counters with a left to the body.
Larson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Decent striking displayed by Larson there.
Larson scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Larson.
Larson digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Larson lands a right hook to the body.
Larson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Larson had a free shot at his head there.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Larson.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Larson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Larson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Larson scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Larson scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Larson finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Larson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Larson lands with a good body shot.
Larson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Larson lands with a thumping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Larson counters with a right hand to the body.
A left lands for Larson.
Larson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Larson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Larson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Larson! |
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Event:
Red Light 1 - Bounce them hard
Date: May 25, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Rocha moves into range and clinches up with Doyle.
Doyle tries to circle away but Rocha has him pinned against the cage.
Doyle working hard to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rocha.
Rocha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doyle backwards. #BC2#
Doyle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rocha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Doyle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Doyle lunges at Rocha with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rocha's hand.
Doyle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rocha wants to clinch.
Rocha fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rocha moves into range and clinches up with Doyle.
Rocha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rocha has Doyle pressed against the cage, preventing Doyle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rocha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rocha swings wildly with an uppercut but Doyle uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Rocha controlling the action here for a moment.
A short uppercut from Rocha.
Rocha slowing the pace effectively.
Rocha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rocha misses with some punches.
Rocha gets through Doyle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rocha misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rocha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Doyle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rocha misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Doyle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body kick from Doyle.
Rocha tries to clinch but Doyle moves out of range.
Doyle unleashes a big counter combination but Rocha bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rocha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Doyle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Doyle swats away the attempt to clinch by Rocha.
Doyle now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Doyle dips to his left and cracks Rocha with an uppercut!
Doyle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice body kick there by Doyle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rocha tries to clinch but Doyle moves out of range.
Doyle with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Rocha rushes Doyle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rocha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doyle is trying to push Rocha away but Rocha has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Doyle can't break the clinch.
Doyle is trying to break free.#T3#
Rocha has a couple of punches blocked by Doyle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doyle.
Rocha swings wildly with an uppercut but Doyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rocha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rocha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rocha has a couple of punches blocked by Doyle.
Doyle is looking to break free of the clinch but Rocha has double underhooks.
Doyle working hard to break the clinch.
Rocha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Rocha fails to land.
Rocha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Doyle is defending well for now.
Doyle blocks an elbow strike from Rocha.
Rocha misses with the head strike.
Rocha misses with some punches.
Rocha throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Rocha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rocha misses with the head strike.
Rocha throws a head punch that misses.
Rocha working aggressively here.
Doyle wants to break free but Rocha has control.
Rocha misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Doyle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rocha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doyle backwards. #BC2#
Doyle breaks the clinch.
Doyle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rocha tries to clinch but Doyle moves out of range.
Doyle throws a big counter head kick but Rocha avoids it with no problem.
Doyle misses with a kick to the body.
Doyle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rocha tries to clinch up
and Doyle counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cale Rocha 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#
Doyle misses with a body kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rocha misses with some punches.
Rocha keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Doyle's efforts to push away.
Still in the clinch, Rocha scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rocha trying to land knees to the body.
Rocha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rocha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doyle can do to turn this around?
A right handed body shot lands from Rocha.
Doyle tries to circle away but Rocha has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha lands a left hand.
Rocha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rocha controlling the action here for a moment.
Rocha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Rocha swings wildly with an uppercut but Doyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocha keeps control of Doyle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rocha scores with a shoulder strike.
Rocha lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Doyle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rocha tries to close the distance and clinch but Doyle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frank Doyle seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Rocha clinches up against the cage.
Rocha misses with the head strike.
Rocha misses with the head strike.
Doyle wants to get back to striking at distance but Rocha won't allow it.
Rocha throws a head punch that misses.
Rocha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doyle is trying to push Rocha away but Rocha has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rocha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rocha throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Rocha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Rocha - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rocha swings wildly with an uppercut but Doyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doyle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rocha is stalling here.
Doyle being controlled against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rocha.
Rocha misses with some punches.
Rocha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Rocha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rocha has a couple of punches blocked by Doyle.
#T3#
Rocha throws a punch but it's blocked by Doyle.
Doyle working hard to break the clinch.
Doyle tries to circle away but Rocha has him pinned against the cage.
Rocha scores with a shot to the side of Doyle's head.
Doyle can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Doyle manages to break the clinch.
Rocha tries to clinch up but Doyle circles away and keeps his distance.
Doyle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Doyle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rocha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rocha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Doyle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doyle circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Rocha closes the distance and clinches.
Rocha misses with the head strike.
Rocha gets through Doyle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Doyle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Doyle is trying to break the clinch but Rocha is controlling him.#T4#
Rocha scores with a shoulder strike.
Doyle tries to break free but Rocha pushes him back against the cage.
Rocha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doyle.
Rocha lands a nice uppercut.
Rocha swings wildly with an uppercut but Doyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Rocha.
Rocha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rocha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rocha fails to land.
Rocha misses with a body punch.
Doyle is trying to force a seperation but Rocha has the dominant position.
Rocha stalls.
Rocha prevents Doyle from breaking the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cale Rocha 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#
Rocha tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Doyle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rocha tries to clinch up but Doyle circles away and keeps his distance.
Rocha moves in looking to clinch but Doyle pushes him off.#CL#
Rocha forces Doyle back against the cage and clinches.
Doyle is trying to force a seperation but Rocha has the dominant position.
Doyle tries to break free but Rocha pushes him back against the cage.
Rocha lands with a left to the head.
Doyle avoids the elbow strike from Rocha, against the cage.
Rocha misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Doyle breaks from the clinch.
Rocha tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Doyle catches Rocha right on the button with a cross.
Doyle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rochas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Doyle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rocha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Doyle there.#T1#
Rocha tries to clinch but Doyle moves out of range.
Rocha wants to clinch but Doyle slips to the side
and Doyle counters with a series of strikes. Rocha will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rocha wants to clinch but Doyle slips to the side
and Doyle counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rocha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doyle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rocha on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Rocha clinches with his opponent.
Frank Doyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Still in the clinch, Rocha scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rocha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Doyle is looking to break free of the clinch but Rocha has double underhooks.
Rocha scores with a shoulder strike.
Rocha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rocha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doyle prevents a body shot from Rocha.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rocha misses with some punches.
#T2#
Rocha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rocha throws a head punch that misses.
Rocha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rocha misses with a punch on the inside.
Doyle is trying to push Rocha away but Rocha has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A shot in the inside from Rocha.
Doyle is looking to break free of the clinch but Rocha has double underhooks.
Doyle has had enough of the clinch but Rocha keeps him there for the moment.
Doyle has had enough of the clinch but Rocha keeps him there for the moment.
Rocha misses with the head strike.
Rocha misses with the head strike.
Rocha leaning against his opponent.
Doyle blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Doyle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cale Rocha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocha tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T3#
Rocha tries to close the distance and clinch but Doyle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Doyle! But no joy.
Doyle fails to land with a series of punches.
Rocha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Doyle circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Rocha moves into the clinch.
Doyle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rocha misses with a punch on the inside.
Rocha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rocha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Doyle has had enough of the clinch but Rocha keeps him there for the moment.
Rocha lands with a short shot to the head.
Rocha is working Doyle over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rocha.
Doyle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Rocha scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Doyle manages to break the clinch.
Rocha is looking to clinch but Doyle is avoiding it.
Rocha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Rocha closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doyle takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rocha.
Rocha lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Doyle is rocked!
Rocha dips a shoulder and cracks Doyle with a mighty uppercut! Doyle falls back against the cage and Rocha unloads with a barrage of strikes! Doyle is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Rocha screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cale Rocha! |
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Event:
Pitbull XLVII
Date: May 25, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jairo Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Allen Wake!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Anderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wake manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (0) Wake#SUB2#
Wake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Anderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wake controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself. #SUB2#
Wake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Wake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Anderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Anderson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wake manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Anderson has Wake in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (2) Wake
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.
Wake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Anderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wake defends well.#T1#
Wake wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving. #SUB#
Anderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wake advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (2) vs (5) Wake
Anderson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (4) vs (5) Wake#SUB#
Anderson is looking for a kimura but Wake is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anderson to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wake tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Wake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Anderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anderson prevents Wake from improving his position.#SUB#
Anderson is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2##SUB#
Anderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Wake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Anderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Anderson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wake is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (4) vs (7) Wake#SUB#
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.
Wake looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Wake seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Wake is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Anderson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Allen Wake!
An out of breath Allen Wake 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:
RMMA - Super Heavy Series 5
Date: May 24, 2025 |
#R1#
Curry fails in his attempt to clinch.
Curry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Curry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Curry cracks Ragnarsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good exchange - Curry coming out on top.
Curry tries to bum rush Ragnarsson with a series of wild strikes but Ragnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Ragnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Curry works Ragnarsson's body with a nice hook.
Curry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ragnarsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ragnarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ragnarsson cracks Curry with an open hand slap.
Curry dips to his left and cracks Ragnarsson with an uppercut!
Ragnarsson slips a jab from Curry.
Ragnarsson is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Curry pushes Ragnarsson away with a front kick.
Curry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnarsson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Curry.
Curry scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Curry gets a clinch.
Curry wants to get back to striking at distance but Ragnarsson won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a shot to the body.
Ragnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Curry controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson has Curry pressed against the cage, preventing Curry from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Curry working hard to break the clinch.
Ragnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curry's elbow.
Curry is trying to force a seperation but Ragnarsson has the dominant position.#T2#
Ragnarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ragnarsson scores with a hook to the body.
Curry looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Ragnarsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ragnarsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Curry backwards.
Curry has had enough of the clinch but Ragnarsson keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ragnarsson works on Curry's body with a couple of short punches.
Curry looks winded!
Nice body punch from Ragnarsson.
A shot in the inside from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a body shot.
Ragnarsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Curry or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ragnarsson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ragnarsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson keeps control of Curry as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ragnarsson presses Curry against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ragnarsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Currys head. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson cracks Curry with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ragnarsson.
Still in the clinch, Ragnarsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ragnarsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ragnarsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ragnarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Curry backwards.
Ragnarsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ragnarsson lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Ragnarsson.
A right handed body shot lands from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnarsson pushes Curry back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson is leaning against Curry and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ragnarsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#Curry is rocked!
Ragnarsson lands an uppercut.
Curry is still on wobbly legs! Can Ragnarsson finish him?
Ragnarsson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Curry's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Curry drops to his knees and Ragnarsson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hastein Ragnarsson!
A victorious Hastein Ragnarsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WOVA Fight Night: Hard Times
Date: May 23, 2025 |
#R1#
Watts throws a leg kick but Kerl checks it.
As Watts tries to get set, Kerl tries to push him back and clinch up but Watts manages to avoid the attempt.
Kerl throws a half hearted mid kick.
Watts misses with a looping right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Watts 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 Kerl has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kerl and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kerl is looking to counter the offense by Watts and move into the clinch.
Watts swings for the body but Kerl moves out of range.
Watts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kerl is looking to counter the offense by Watts and move into the clinch.
Kerl fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Watts on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Watts lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kerl doesn't seem phased though.
Kerl scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kerl showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Watts.
Watts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kerl steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Watts.
Watts throws a leg kick but Kerl checks it.
Kerl throws a body shot but no joy.
Watts's coach down at Wanis Combat Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Watts's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
King Watts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kerl uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Watts.
A little feinted left hand from Kerl on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Kerl finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kerl works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kerl has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Exclusive Fight Prep in the buildup to the fight.
Watts cracks Kerl with a good jab.
Kerl ducks right into an uppercut from Watts.
Kerl with a hook.
Watts throws a shot from downtown. Kerl moves away and avoids it.
Kerl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watts manages to avoid it.
Kerl doesn't manage to clinch there - Watts circles away.
Watts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kerl counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Watts throws a low kick, looking for Kerl's leg but Kerl calmly moves out of range.
Kerl was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Watts throws an off balance right hand
and Kerl counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kerl throws a front kick aimed at Watts's knee but Watts avoids it well.
Kerl tries to score with a low kick but Watts moves his leg out of the way.
Watts bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kerl's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kerl avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Watts throws a nice looking combination but Kerl bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Watts missing with a left hand there. Kerl was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Watts, as that shot connected.
Kerl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watts manages to avoid it.
Kerl gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Watts.
Watts throws a one two combo.
Kerl takes a swing at Watts's ribcage but misses.
Kerl lands with a nice body kick.
Watts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kerl circles away quickly and effectively.
Kerl throws a lazy right hand but Watts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kerl defending well as Watts loads up on a big left hand.
Kerl scores with a nice body kick.
A big right from Watts misses. #CL#
Kerl clinches up with Watts and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Kerl is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kerl misses with an elbow over the top.
Kerl throws an elbow but it misses.
Watts blocks an elbow strike from Kerl.
Kerl misses with an elbow over the top.
Watts is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kerl pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kerl throws an elbow but it misses.
Kerl is working Watts over against the cage.
Watts wants to break the clinch but can't.
The referee calls for Kerl to work.
#TD2#
Watts successfully pulls guard.
#T4#
Watts is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kerl is controlling him.
Kerl 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.
Kerl won't allow Watts to get back to his feet.
Kerl stays in close to Watts's body and controls the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Watts can do anything to dispel that myth.
Watts wants to stand but Kerl is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but King Watts will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Watts throws out a loose jab but Kerl uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Watts tries to get set, Kerl tries to push him back and clinch up but Watts manages to avoid the attempt.
A big right from Watts misses.
Watts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kerl lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Watts at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Watts misses the target.
Watts tests Kerl's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Watts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Watts slips a jab from Kerl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Watts! But no joy.
Watts throws a series of punches but Kerl avoids them all with ease.
A counter left hand to the body from Kerl misses its target.
Watts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kerl.
Watts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Watts misses with a few strikes there.
Kerl throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Watts.
Kerl ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Watts connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Watts tries to land a front kick but Kerl steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Watts loads up on a big right hand but Kerl slips the punch.
Kerl is looking to counter punch.
Watts with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kerl to score with a decent uppercut.
Watts throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Kerl counters by clinching up.
Kerl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kerl looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kerl tries a body shot but Watts blocks it.
Watts dodges an elbow strike from Kerl.
Watts takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kerl struggles to land a body shot inside as Watts controls his hands.
Watts blocks an elbow strike.
Kerl can't find room to land a body shot as Watts controls the action.
#T2#
Kerl throws an elbow that misses.
Kerl pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kerl tries a body shot but Watts blocks it.
Kerl misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kerl pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kerl lands an elbow inside that Watts shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like King Watts has been cut.
Kerl looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kerl lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watts avoids the elbow strike from Kerl, against the cage.
Kerl tries to work over Watts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Watts is trying to break the clinch but Kerl is controlling him.
Watts blocks the elbow strike.
Kerl misses with an elbow over the top.#T3##BC2#
Watts manages to break the clinch.
King Watts seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Kerl rushes Watts and presses him up against the cage.
Kerl creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Watts takes an elbow to the temple.
Kerl holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kerl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kerl lands an elbow just above Watts 's eye.
Kerl is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kerl lands an elbow inside that Watts shrugs off.
Kerl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kerl throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Watts wants to take the fight to the mat but Kerl manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Watts jumps guard but Kerl turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Watts jumps guard but Kerl stands there with Watts around his waist. Watts gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jerry Kerl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Watts.
Kerl struggles to land a body shot inside as Watts controls his hands.
Watts avoids a wild elbow strike from Kerl.
Watts takes an elbow to the temple.
Kerl cracks Watts with a nice body shot.
Kerl throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kerl throws an elbow but misses.
Kerl throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kerl throws an elbow that misses.
Kerl looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kerl throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kerl stops a takedown attempt from Watts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Kerl dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on King Watts's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kerl throws a good cross that connects.
Kerl takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Kerl.
Kerl avoids a kick to the body.
As Watts tries to get set, Kerl tries to push him back and clinch up but Watts manages to avoid the attempt.
Watts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kerl swings for the body but Watts moves out of range.
Watts looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Watts misses with a lunging right hand
and Kerl counters with a nice kick to the body.
Watts throws an off balance right hand
and Kerl finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kerl tries to clinch up.
Watts misses the jab.
It looked like Kerl was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Watts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Watts does no damage.
Kerl shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
King Watts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kerl scores with a nice head shot.
Watts dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kerl. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kerl throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Watts on the side of the head. #T1#
Kerl lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Watts throws the kick towards the body but Kerl avoids it.
Kerl tries to land a front kick but Watts steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kerl lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kerl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watts can do to turn this around?
Kerl tries to clinch but Watts is having none of it.
Watts throws a counter combo.
Kerl with the inside leg kick.
Watts lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Watts misses.
Kerl on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Watts misses the body punch
letting Kerl counter with a right hand.
Watts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kerl lets loose with a powerful body kick. Watts will feel that in the morning.
A swing and a miss from Kerl.
Watts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Watts shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Watts tries to get set, Kerl tries to push him back and clinch up but Watts manages to avoid the attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kerl scores with a sloppy right hand. Watts should have avoided that one.
Watts misses with a looping right.
Kerl misses with a body kick.
Watts misses with a two punch combination.
Watts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Watts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Watts throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kerl connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Watts scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kerl in his tracks.
Watts misses with a left hand
letting Kerl counter with a right hand.
Watts misses with a right hand
and Kerl counters with a nice low kick that buckles Watts's knee momentarily.
A big right from Watts misses.
Watts misses with a body kick.
Watts has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kerl.#T3#
No joy there for Watts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Watts misses with a looping right.
A jab from Watts misses.
Kerl swings for the body but Watts moves out of range.
Kerl throws a push kick but Watts slaps the foot to one side.
Watts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kerl.
Watts with a hook.
Watts lands with an uppercut that bounces Kerl off the cage and back into range.
Kerl on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Watts. Those never looked like landing.
Watts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kerl lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kerl blocks a jab.
Kerl ducks under a wild hook from Watts.#T4#
Kerl misses the shot to the body.
Watts doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kerl clobbers Watts with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kerl misses with a wild body shot.
Watts swinging wildly here.
A counter left hand to the body from Kerl misses its target.
Watts looks to throw the jab but Kerl is out of range.
Watts throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kerl.
Kerl tries to close the distance and clinch but Watts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Watts ducks right into an uppercut from Kerl.
Watts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Watts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Kerl wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Watts throws a body punch but Kerl moves out of range.
Kerl lands with a nice body punch.
Watts thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to King Watts.
I think Watts has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Watts!
After winning the bout, King Watts thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Jerry Kerl stepped up to the mic, saying 'The canvas be all slippery n’shit.'. |
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Event:
WOVA Fight Night: Hard Times
Date: May 23, 2025 |
#R1#
Small avoids the head kick by Washington.
#CL#
Small moves into the clinch.
Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Washington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Small scores with a shoulder strike.
Small definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Washington blocking some punches.
Small has a couple of punches blocked by Washington.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Washington looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Small lands a body shot.
Small lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small misses with some punches.
Washington is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Small misses with the head strike.
Small misses with some punches.
#T1#
Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Small working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Small tries a body shot but Washington blocks it.
Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Small throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land.
Washington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small lands a nice uppercut.
Small misses with a short punch on the inside.
Washington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Small managing to block the knees to the body from Washington.
Washington misses with a knee strike.
Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Washington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Washington. #T2#
Small lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Small.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Small throws a head punch that misses.
Washington is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Small is keeping busy.
Small lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Small gets through Washington's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Small keeps control of Washington as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Small scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Washington is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land.
Small has a couple of punches blocked by Washington.
Small misses with some punches.
#T3#
Small throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small.
Small misses with some punches.
Small lands a shot to the body.
Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Washington is looking to break free of the clinch but Small has double underhooks.
Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Small goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Small throws a head punch that misses.
Washington is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Washington wants to break free but Small has control.
Small misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Small.
Small working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've been informed that Washington has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Washington misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Small.
#T4#
Washington tries to throw a body punch but Small avoids it by throwing Washington back against the cage.
Small misses with a punch to the body.
Small lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Small lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Small.
Small swings wildly with an uppercut but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Small has a couple of punches blocked by Washington.
Small misses with some punches.
Washington wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Small managing to block the knees to the body from Washington.
Washington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Small misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damari Small dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Small clinches up with Washington and pushes him back against the cage.
Washington tries to break free but Small pushes him back against the cage.
Small lands a shoulder strike.
Small can't find room to land a body shot as Washington controls the action.
Washington can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land.
Small lands a left hand.
Washington has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Damari Small has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Washington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Washington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small misses with some punches.
Small lands a left hand.
Small throws a head punch that misses.
Small misses with the head strike.
Small scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Small lands a left hand.
Small has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Small lands a body shot.
Small swings wildly with an uppercut but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Small lands with a left to the head.
Small working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Small is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Washington can do to turn this around?
Small goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Small tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washington's elbow.
Washington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Small.
Small misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Small.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
Washington is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Small tries to work over Washington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small.
Small makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Small lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Small.
A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land.
Small lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small.
Washington blocking some punches.
Washington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Small misses with some punches.
Small working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Small scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Small throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land. #T3#
Small lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Washington throws a head punch that misses.
Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Washington blocks an uppercut.
Washington wants to break the clinch but can't.
Washington has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Washington trying to land knees to the body.
Washington is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Small working aggressively here.
Small is working Washington over against the cage.
Washington is trying to break the clinch but Small has him pressed against the cage.
Small misses with a short punch on the inside.
Small pushes Washington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
A short right from Small on the inside.
Small lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Small misses with a body punch.
Washington wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Small has him pressed against the cage.
Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Washington.
Small misses with the head strike.
Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Small swings wildly with an uppercut but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washington throws a knee to the head but misses.
A hook to the body from Small.
A nice right hand lands inside from Small.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington can't find room to land a body shot as Small controls the action.
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Washington is trying to break the clinch but Small is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damari Small dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Washington. #CL#
Small rushes Washington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Small scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Small - that landed with a thud.
Small softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Small.
Washington is trying to push Small away but Small has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from Small - that landed with a thud.
Small scores with a nice hook to the head.
Washington blocks an uppercut.
Washington tries to break the clinch but Small is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Small misses with the head strike.
Washington is trying to break free.
Small tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washington's elbow. #T1#
Nice body punch from Small.
Small misses with a hook from the clinch.
Small working aggressively here.
Small has a couple of punches blocked by Washington.
Small lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Small lands a body punch.
Small throws a head punch that misses.
Small working aggressively here.
Small lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Small struggles to land a body shot inside as Washington controls his hands.
Washington blocking some punches.
Washington misses with a body punch.
Small tries a body shot but Washington blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land. #T2#
Small scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Small on the inside.
Small lands with a short shot to the head.
Washington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smalls head.
A short left from Small.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Small lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Small.
Small misses with some punches.
Small gets through Washington's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Washington takes a shot to the head.
Washington blocks an uppercut.
Small pushes Washington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Washington throws a head punch that misses.
Small lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land.
Jack Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Small goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Small softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Small blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Small.
Washington throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Small scores with a shoulder strike.
Small lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
A short left from Small.
Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Washington.
A short right from Small on the inside.
Small scores with a nice hook to the head.
Small softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Washington.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Small working aggressively here.
#T4#
Small lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Small as Washington tries to tie him up.
Washington wants to break free but Small has control.
Small managing to block the knees to the body from Washington.
A short left from Small.
Small has a couple of punches blocked by Washington.
Small lands a shoulder strike.
Small swings wildly with an uppercut but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Small.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Small.
Washington trying to land knees to the body.
Small softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Small working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Small blocks an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damari Small showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Small, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damari Small!
A relieved looking Damari Small thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Pit Warriors 3
Date: May 23, 2025 |
#R1#
Killer Ll lunges at Ganacci with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ganacci's hand.
Ganacci throws a leg kick but Killer Ll moved away.
Killer Ll misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Ganacci counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ganacci. #BC#
Killer Ll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Killer Ll throws a poor cross that misses
and Ganacci counters with a thumping low kick.
Killer Ll comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Killer Ll lands a leg kick that knocks Ganacci off balance momentarily.
Ganacci misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Killer Ll connects with the punch.
Ganacci keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killer Ll looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Killer Ll lands with an uppercut that bounces Ganacci off the cage and back into range.
Killer Ll throws a head kick that Ganacci semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killer Ll throws a leg kick that misses.
Wanis Killer Ll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killer Ll tries a head kick but it misses.
Killer Ll falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ganacci counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Killer Ll lands with a cross.
Killer Ll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ganacci throws a hook to the side of Killer Ll's head but Killer Ll sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ganacci scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#It looks like Wanis Killer Ll has been cut.
Killer Ll throws a jab but it's blocked by Ganacci.
Ganacci has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Killer Ll tests Ganacci's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ganacci ducks under a wild hook from Killer Ll.
Ganacci slips a jab and a cross from Killer Ll.
Killer Ll throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ganacci.
Nice cross by Killer Ll.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ganacci tries to clinch but Killer Ll is having none of it.
Ganacci ducks under a wild hook from Killer Ll.
Ganacci takes a jab right on the kisser.
Killer Ll loads up on a big right hand but Ganacci slips the punch.#T2#
Killer Ll throws out a loose jab but Ganacci uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Killer Ll misses the target.
Ganacci blocks a jab.
Killer Ll definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ganacci defending well as Killer Ll loads up on a big left hand.
Ganacci shapes to counter with a head kick.
Killer Ll swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Killer Ll takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Killer Ll lands an overhand right.
Killer Ll is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Killer Ll buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ganacci scores with a head kick.
Killer Ll throws a leg kick but Ganacci moved away.
Killer Ll throws the left hand but Ganacci avoids the punch easily.
Killer Ll scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
Ganacci closes the distance and pushes Killer Ll back into the cage.#BC#
Killer Ll escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Killer Ll misses with an uppercut. Ganacci saw that one coming.
Killer Ll connects with a leg kick. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Killer Ll.
Killer Ll throws a jab when Ganacci was well out of range.
Killer Ll misses with a hook.
Killer Ll scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ganacci in his tracks.
Killer Ll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ganacci defending well as Killer Ll loads up on a big left hand.
Ganacci looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ganacci blocks a head kick by Killer Ll.
Ganacci moves away from the strike by Killer Ll.
Killer Ll misses with a looping left.
Ganacci shapes to counter with a head kick.
Killer Ll lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ganacci lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Killer Ll connects with a body shot.
Killer Ll getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Killer Ll staying out of range there.
Killer Ll throws a right hand that Ganacci ducks under and follows up with a left that Ganacci also avoids with ease.#T4#
Ganacci throws a lazy right hand but Killer Ll sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killer Ll throws a hook but Ganacci blocks it.
Killer Ll throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ganacci counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Killer Ll is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ganacci scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Killer Ll.
Killer Ll motions for Ganacci to come forward. Killer Ll throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Killer Ll throws the left hand but Ganacci avoids the punch easily.
Ganacci only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Killer Ll scores with a jab to the head.
Killer Ll cracks Ganacci with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ganacci is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Killer Ll swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ganacci counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killer Ll uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ganacci.
Killer Ll will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wanis Killer Ll dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wanis Killer Ll's cut.
That's time! Killer Ll's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Good work by Ganacci as he checks the leg kick.
Killer Ll looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It seemed like Ganacci was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ganacci slips a jab and a cross from Killer Ll.
Ganacci fails with an attempt to clinch.
Killer Ll throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Killer Ll lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Killer Ll is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ganacci can do to turn this around?
Killer Ll blocks a head kick by Ganacci.
Ganacci throws a hook to the side of Killer Ll's head but Killer Ll sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ganacci misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Killer Ll misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer Ll wants to slow Ganacci down by chopping away at his legs.
Killer Ll throws a right and a left that Ganacci avoids nicely.
Ganacci is looking to clinch but Killer Ll is avoiding it.
Ganacci on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Killer Ll. Killer Ll obviously looking to wear him down.
Killer Ll throws a sloppy head kick and Ganacci moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Ganacci on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Killer Ll connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Killer Ll throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Killer Ll. Those never looked like landing.
Ganacci follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Killer Ll throws a jab but it's blocked by Ganacci.
Killer Ll sets himself, and Ganacci steps forward looking for the clinch! Killer Ll avoids it this time.
Killer Ll dips to his left and cracks Ganacci with an uppercut!
Killer Ll connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Killer Ll lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ganacci doesn't seem phased though.
Wanis Killer Ll is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ganacci looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Killer Ll connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ganacci's hands.
Killer Ll throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Killer Ll backing away here, and Ganacci unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ganacci takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Killer Ll misses.
Killer Ll throws a looping overhand right but Ganacci ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Ganacci on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killer Ll works the jab nicely.
Ganacci looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Ganacci throws a head kick that Killer Ll semi-blocks.
A jab from Ganacci misses.
Killer Ll scores with a body shot.
Killer Ll bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Killer Ll connects with a high kick.
Ganacci with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Killer Ll to score with a decent uppercut.
Killer Ll thows a leg kick but Ganacci checks it
and Ganacci counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice body kick from Killer Ll.
Killer Ll lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ganacci slips under a jab.
Ganacci looks to land a right hand but Killer Ll moved out of range.
Killer Ll tries a head kick but it misses.
Ganacci defending well as Killer Ll loads up on a big left hand.
Killer Ll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killer Ll misses with a left hand
and Ganacci counters with a good, hard body kick but Killer Ll shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Ganacci avoids a punch combination nicely.
Killer Ll moves away from the strike by Ganacci.
Killer Ll rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ganacci moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ganacci ducks under a wild hook from Killer Ll.
Killer Ll misses with a right hand
letting Ganacci counter with a right hand.
Ganacci tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killer Ll throws a big shot that misses.
Ganacci wants to counter with a clinch but Killer Ll pushes him away.
Killer Ll throws out a leg kick but Ganacci moves out of range and Killer Ll only half commits.
Killer Ll moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGanacci.
Killer Ll looks to throw a body kick
and Ganacci counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Killer Ll misses.
Killer Ll misses the jab.
Ganacci staying out of range there.
Ganacci throws out a counter right but Killer Ll avoids it with no problem.
Killer Ll misses with a hook.
Ganacci tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Killer Ll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Killer Ll throws a head kick that misses.
Ganacci drops his hands momentarily and Killer Ll takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Killer Ll lands a really nice looking cross but Ganacci seems unphased.
A jab from Killer Ll misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killer Ll takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Killer Ll connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Killer Ll misses with a right hand
and Ganacci counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Wanis Killer Ll's cut is getting worse.
Ganacci fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Killer Ll misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ganacci's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Killer Ll throws out a loose jab but Ganacci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Killer Ll uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ganacci.
Killer Ll swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ganacci.
Killer Ll throws a nice looking combination but Ganacci bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Killer Ll throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ganacci stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wanis Killer Ll dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wanis Killer Ll's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ganacci throws out a leg kick but Killer Ll moves out of range and Ganacci only half commits.
Killer Ll scores with a decent looking hook.
Killer Ll throws a head kick that Ganacci semi-blocks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Killer Ll darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Killer Ll misses with a looping right.
Ganacci looks to throw the jab but Killer Ll is out of range.
Killer Ll swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Killer Ll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ganacci lands with a kick to the temple. Killer Ll shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Killer Ll throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ganacci slips under a jab.
Ganacci is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer Ll shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ganacci eats them both and turns towards Killer Ll to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ganacci misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killer Ll throws a hook but Ganacci avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Killer Ll!
Ganacci tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Killer Ll paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Killer Ll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ganacci misses with a head kick.
Ganacci fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ganacci throws a shot from downtown. Killer Ll moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Killer Ll misses its intended target.
Ganacci on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Killer Ll misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Ganacci moves into the clinch.
Ganacci throws a punch but it's blocked by Killer Ll.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ganacci.
Ganacci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ganacci pushes Killer Ll back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Killer Ll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Ganacci blocks the low kick.
Killer Ll misses with an uppercut.
Ganacci looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ganacci has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ganacci. #T2#
Killer Ll throws an overhand right that lands on Ganacci's shoulder, as Ganacci tries to avoid the shot.
Killer Ll connects with a right hand. Ganacci shakes it off.
Ganacci staying out of range there.
Ganacci throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killer Ll jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ganacci was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Killer Ll throws a series of punches but Ganacci avoids them all with ease.
Ganacci replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Killer Ll blocks it well.
Ganacci ducks under a wild hook from Killer Ll.
Ganacci takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Killer Ll looks to land a right hand but Ganacci moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Ganacci throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Killer Ll connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Killer Ll tries to land a front kick but Ganacci steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ganacci walks into a left hand.
Ganacci is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Ganacci takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Killer Ll fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ganacci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killer Ll.
Ganacci counters with a body kick.
Killer Ll misses with a double jab.
Ganacci moves away from the strike by Killer Ll.
Killer Ll misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ganacci fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Killer Ll has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Killer Ll's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ganacci connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Killer Ll scrambles back to his feet.
Killer Ll tries to bum rush Ganacci with a series of wild strikes but Ganacci uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ganacci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Killer Ll.
Killer Ll throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Killer Ll misses.
Wanis Killer Ll is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Ganacci uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Killer Ll.
Ganacci slips a jab and a cross from Killer Ll.
Ganacci misses with a head kick.
Killer Ll looks to land a right hand but Ganacci moved out of range.
Ganacci is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Killer Ll. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Killer Ll.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killer Ll avoids the head kick by Ganacci.
Killer Ll looks to land a left hand but Ganacci moved out of range nicely.
Killer Ll throws a combination that misses
and Ganacci counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Killer Ll works Ganacci's body with a nice hook.
Killer Ll throws a jab when Ganacci was well out of range.
Ganacci staying out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Killer Ll.
Killer Ll throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Ganacci moves into the clinch.
Tommaso Ganacci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Killer Ll manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wanis Killer Ll showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Killer Ll, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanis Killer Ll! |
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Event:
Pitbull XLVI
Date: May 18, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Mr Pervitin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gordon Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pervitin closes the distance and clinches up with Ryan, looking for a takedown. Pervitin pushes Ryan against the cage but Ryan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Pervitin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pervitin (2) vs (0) Ryan
Pervitin content to control rather than advance.
Ryan trying to control but Pervitin postures up.
Pervitin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pervitin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We've been hearing that Pervitin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ryan is looking to control Pervitin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ryan avoid being mounted?#T1#
Pervitin not doing much here.
Ryan tries to get to full guard but Pervitin has control of the leg.
Pervitin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pervitin working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ryan's thigh. Ryan counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Pervitin 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. #T2#
Pervitin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ryan wants to sweep here but Pervitin controlling him for the moment.
Pervitin forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pervitin not doing much here.
#T3#
Pervitin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, Pervitin seems content to control.
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Pervitin 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.
Pervitin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ryan for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4#
Pervitin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T5#
Ryan wants to control but Pervitin is keeping busy.
Pervitin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ryan wants to improve his position but Pervitin is controlling well.
Pervitin content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ryan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ryan pulls Pervitin in close to his closed guard and prevents Pervitin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pervitin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T6#
Ryan keeping full guard, as Pervitin tries to pass.
Pervitin is stalling in the full guard.
Pervitin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pervitin not doing much here.
Pervitin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
Ryan trying to hold on to Pervitin's head to control him but Pervitin postures up.
Pervitin is controlling the pace.
Ryan is in trouble now - Pervitin has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pervitin (5) vs (0) Ryan
Pervitin controlling from mount. #T8#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pervitin.
Pervitin continues to stall.
Ryan has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Pervitin (8) vs (0) Ryan
Pervitin biding his time, looking for the opening.
More hug and hope from Pervitin.#T9#
Pervitin continues to hold on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan tries to roll but Pervitin sticks to his back.
Ryan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pervitin.
#T10#
Ryan tries to break free.
Pervitin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ryan is really stuck here.
Pervitin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ryan's body.
Ryan can't escape the position.
Good control from Pervitin.
Ryan trying to control the action but Pervitin just sinks the hooks in.
Ryan tries to roll but Pervitin sticks to his back.
#T11#
Ryan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Pervitin is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ryan wants to escape the position.
Pervitin controlling the position well here. Ryan rolled but Pervitin kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ryan is in bad spot here.
Ryan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T12#
Further stalling from Pervitin.#T13#
Ryan tries to escape but Pervitin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pervitin slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
You can see the frustration on Ryan's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ryan trying to control the action but Pervitin just sinks the hooks in.
Ryan breaks Pervitin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pervitin (8) vs (2) Ryan
Ryan controlling from the top position.
Pervitin is trying to keep Ryan in close.
#T14#
Pervitin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ryan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pervitin (10) vs (2) Ryan
Ryan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pervitin controls the pace.
Pervitin passes Ryan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pervitin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ryan looking for submissions off his back.
Pervitin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pervitin takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A relieved looking Mr Pervitin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 9
Date: May 17, 2025 |
#R1#
Donk. Newman catches Tefcole right on the button with a cross.
Tefcole fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Newman.
Newman lands a jab.
Tefcole looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Newman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Michal Tefcole has been cut.
Tefcole blocks a head kick by Newman.
Newman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tefcole tries to work over Newman's front leg with a kick but Newman checks it.
Newman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tefcole tries a head kick but it misses.
Tefcole takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tefcole. #T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tefcole tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Newman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lorenzo Newman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Tefcole.#BC#
Newman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Newman throws a head kick that Tefcole semi-blocks.
Tefcole closes the distance and clinches up with Newman, looking for a takedown. Tefcole pushes Newman against the cage but Newman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Newman feints and then cracks Tefcole's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tefcole down.
Newman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tefcole avoids the body shot from Newman.
Tefcole throws a leg kick but Newman moved away.
Newman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tefcole fails to land the takedown.
We've been told by Newman's head coaches at Wanis Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick misses from Tefcole.
Newman just misses with a punch to the body.
Lorenzo Newman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newman connects with a leg kick. #T2#
Newman swats away the attempt to clinch by Tefcole.
Newman is looking to counter punch.
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!
Newman throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Tefcole counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tefcole.
Newman is trying to pull guard but Tefcole turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tefcole tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Tefcole breaks the clinch.
Newman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Newman lands a high kick!
Newman misses with an uppercut.
Newman scores with a nice right hand.
Tefcole tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Newman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tefcole fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Newman checks it well.
Donk. Newman catches Tefcole right on the button with a cross.
Newman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tefcole tries to clinch up but Newman circles away and keeps his distance.
Newman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
A low kick lands for Newman.
Tefcole tries to clinch up but Newman circles away and keeps his distance.
Newman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tefcole takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tefcole on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick misses from Newman.
A head kick misses from Newman.
Tefcole goes for a double leg but Newman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Newman continues to drive forward.
Tefcole will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Newman scores with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Newman.
Tefcole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newman.
Tefcole steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Newman.
Newman lands with a kick to the temple. Tefcole shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T4#
Tefcole tries to clinch but Newman is having none of it.
Tefcole misses with a wild combination.
Tefcole shoots in for a double leg but Newman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tefcole misses with a head kick.
Tefcole moves out of range as Newman strikes.
Newman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Tefcole clinches.
Newman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tefcole walks away with a smile on his face. Newman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Newman feints and then cracks Tefcole's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tefcole down.
Tefcole moves in looking to clinch but Newman pushes him off.
Newman swats away the attempt to clinch by Tefcole.
Tefcole takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Newman throws a sloppy head kick and Tefcole moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Newman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michal Tefcole's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Newman lands with a right hand.
Newman lands a jab to the head.
Lorenzo Newman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Tefcole moves into range and clinches up with Newman.#BC2#
Tefcole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tefcole.
Good leg kick by Newman.
Newman lands an overhand right.
Newman scores with a head kick. Tefcole tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Newman lands with a straight right. Tefcole didn't see that one coming.
Tefcole has a takedown stuffed.
Tefcole tries to clinch up.
Tefcole shoots in for a takedown but Newman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lorenzo Newman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Tefcole.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tefcole tries to clinch up.
Newman throws a head kick but Tefcole moves out of range.
#T1#
Newman tries a head kick but it misses.
Newman lands a really nice looking cross but Tefcole seems unphased.
Tefcole fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Newman misses with a head kick.
Tefcole is looking to land body kicks.
Tefcole lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Newman circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Newman.
Michal Tefcole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Newman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tefcole can do to turn this around?
Tefcole fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Newman misses with the combination.
Tefcole fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Newman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tefcole takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
Newman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Newman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tefcole. That did some damage!
Tefcole is trying desperately to land a takedown but Newman is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tefcole.
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!
Newman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Newman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Newman.
Tefcole's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tefcole avoids the head kick by Newman.
Newman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tefcole.
Lorenzo Newman is winning the standup battle so far.
Newman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Newman looks to land a right hand but Tefcole moved out of range.
Tefcole shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Newman defends it nicely.
Newman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Newman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tefcoles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Newman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tefcole stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Newman.
A good leg kick by Newman.
Newman lands with a cross.
Jab by Newman.
Newman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tefcole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tefcole avoids the head kick by Newman.
Newman swings for the body but Tefcole moves out of range.
Newman throws a sloppy head kick and Tefcole moves out of range easily.
Newman throws a leg kick which misses Tefcole's front leg but catches the back leg as Tefcole tries to avoid it.
Tefcole moves in looking to clinch but Newman pushes him off.
Tefcole walks into a stiff left hand from Newman.
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!
Newman throws a head kick but Tefcole moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Newman.
Tefcole tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Newman keeps the fight on the outside.
Newman scores with a hook to the body. Tefcole takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Newman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Newman throws a head kick that misses.
Newman swats away the attempt to clinch by Tefcole.
Newman throws a big counter combination but Tefcole scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tefcole fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tefcole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Tefcole has closed the distance and engaged Newman in a clinch.
Tefcole jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Newman walks away with a smile on his face. Tefcole gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Newman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Newman scores with a nice head shot.
Tefcole dives in and grabs Newman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Newman pushes down on Tefcole's head and hops out.
That kick from Newman tenderised Tefcole's leg. Tefcole is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Newman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michal Tefcole's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tefcole closes this distance looking for a takedown but Newman circles away.
Tefcole has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tefcole has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Newman.
Newman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tefcole. That did some damage!#CL2#
Tefcole clinches up against the cage.
Tefcole keeps control of Newman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Newman is looking to break free of the clinch but Tefcole has double underhooks. #BC#
Newman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Newman.
Tefcole throws a series of punches but Newman avoids them all with ease.
Tefcole throws a body kick that misses.
Newman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newman cracks Tefcole with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Newman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tefcole.
Newman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tefcole looks for a takedown but Newman sprawls well.
Lorenzo Newman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Tefcole.#T1#
Newman lands a jab to the head.
Tefcole shoots in for a double leg but Newman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tefcole avoids the head kick by Newman.
Tefcole tries to clinch up.
Newman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Newman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tefcole on the side of the head.
A head kick from Newman lands but Tefcole takes it in his stride. #ROC#Tefcole is rocked!
Newman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tefcole.
Tefcole is still on wobbly legs! Can Newman finish him?
Newman throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Newman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tefcole seems to have recovered his senses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Newman.
Tefcole throws a sloppy head kick and Newman moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Tefcole misses the target. #T2#
Tefcole shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Newman as he avoids it easily.
Tefcole takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tefcole fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Newman avoids it really well and circles away.
Newman sizes up Tefcole with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Newman swats away the attempt to clinch by Tefcole.
Newman is looking to counter punch.
Newman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Newman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tefcole's head.
Tefcole tried to score with a low kick but Newman checks it.
Tefcole tries to clinch but Newman is having none of it. #T3#
Newman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Newman wants it to stay on the feet.
Tefcole tries to clinch but Newman moves out of range.
Newman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tefcole just manages to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Newman as Tefcole shoots in.
Newman swinging wildly here.
Newman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tefcole walks into a left hand.
Tefcole with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Newman counter with a right hand.
Newman lands with a hook. Tefcole tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Newman throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick from Newman lands but Tefcole takes it in his stride.
Newman tries a head kick but it misses.
Newman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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!
Newman throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Newman lands a head kick. Tefcole smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tefcole goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Tefcole.
Newman throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tefcole avoids it.
Newman tries a head kick but it misses.
Newman throws a nice head kick!
Tefcole closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tefcole wants to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Newman.
Newman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tefcole moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Michal Tefcole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Newman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tefcole.
Newman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Newman throws a good cross that connects.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Newman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Newman, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Newman! |
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Event:
DMMA 419: Noeigati v Kersikov
Date: May 17, 2025 |
#R1#
Franjic misses with a low kick.
Mferi connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT2#It looks like Rade Franjic has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Franjic. Mferi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Franjic tries to land a body kick
and Mferi rattles Franjic with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Franjic tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Mferi dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Franjic stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Malig Mferi!
A victorious Malig Mferi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
The 408 - Final
Date: May 16, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Brady drives through and clinches with Turner against the cage.
Brady unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Brady throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brady misses with the head strike.
Brady tries to land knees in the clinch but Turner avoids the damage to the body.
Brady misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Turner.
Turner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brady throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner wants a takedown but no success here.
Brady lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Beau Turner has been cut.
Turner avoids the elbow strike from Brady, against the cage.
Brady lands a nice uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Beau Turner's cut even more.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Brady scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#The cut above Beau Turner's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brady misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brady dips a shoulder and cracks Turner with a mighty uppercut! Turner falls back against the cage and Brady unloads with a barrage of strikes! Turner is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Brady screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cannon Brady!
Cannon Brady seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Pitbull XLIV
Date: May 11, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Mr Pervitin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Devin Ecker!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ecker drives through and clinches with Pervitin against the cage.
#TD2#
Ecker decides to pull guard.
Pervitin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ecker keeping full guard, as Pervitin tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pervitin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pervitin trying to control but Ecker is working from the bottom.
Pervitin's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Ecker has his feet on Pervitin's thighs here. He's pushed Pervitin off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Pervitin screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Devin Ecker!
A very excited looking Devin Ecker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Pitbull XLIV
Date: May 11, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Kim Sang Woo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Titus Roux!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Roux shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sang Woo defends it nicely.#CL#
Sang Woo clinches up with Roux and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Sang Woo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sang Woo (2) vs (0) Roux
Sang Woo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roux trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sang Woo wants to pass to mount but Roux is defending the position.
Roux is looking for a sweep. Sang Woo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roux is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Sang Woo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sang Woo wants to pass the guard but Roux is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Roux has his foot on Sang Woo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sang Woo works his way back into a safe position though.
Sang Woo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roux is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Roux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Roux keeping full guard, as Sang Woo tries to pass. #T2##SUB2#
Roux is looking for a triangle but Sang Woo pushes his legs off easily.
Sang Woo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sang Woo (5) vs (0) Roux
Sang Woo advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sang Woo (7) vs (0) Roux#SUB#
Sang Woo has isolated one of Roux's arms. Roux looking to fight him off but Sang Woo twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kim Sang Woo!
Our winner, Kim Sang Woo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WOVA Fight Night: Hell Raisers
Date: May 10, 2025 |
#R1#
Mccoy misses with a body shot.
Watts misses with a wild combination.
Mccoy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Watts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Watts.
Watts takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Watts's coach down at Wanis Combat Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Watts's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Watts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Watts darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mccoy tries to clinch
and Watts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mccoy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Watts. Watts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Watts connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mccoy. Watts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Watts ducks under a wild hook from Mccoy.
Watts stuns Mccoy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Watts gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Watts throws the left hand but Mccoy avoids the punch easily.
Mccoy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab by Mccoy.#T1#
Watts works Mccoy's body with a nice hook.
Mccoy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Watts lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mccoy doesn't seem phased though.
Mccoy looks to land a right hand but Watts moved out of range.
Mccoy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Watts throws a sloppy head kick and Mccoy moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mccoy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Watts closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mccoy moves out of range of the body kick from Watts.
Watts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mccoy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Watts on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Watts!
#ROC2#Mccoy is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mccoy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Watts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oh Mccoy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mccoy gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Mccoy tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Watts is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Mccoy buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Mccoy!! Mccoy is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Watts throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Watts!
King Watts seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
RMMA 18 - Curtis v Diaz
Date: May 10, 2025 |
#R1#
Martinez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LeDouche.#CL#
LeDouche fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Martinez, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Martinez manages to break the clinch.
Martinez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
LeDouche misses with a low kick.
Martinez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Martinez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on LeDouche. That did some damage!
LeDouche looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martinez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
LeDouche closes the distance but Martinez moves to the side
and Martinez counters with a head kick. That will keep LeDouche thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Martinez scores with a jab to the body.
LeDouche pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martinez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Martinez throws a sloppy head kick and LeDouche moves out of range easily.
LeDouche looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
LeDouche doesn't manage to clinch there - Martinez circles away.
Martinez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
LeDouche shoots in for a takedown but Martinez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Martinez jabs LeDouche right on the nose. LeDouche blinks but takes it well.
LeDouche throws a good cross that connects.
The fight stays on the outside here - LeDouche looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Martinez cracks LeDouche with an open hand slap.
Martinez throws a big shot that misses.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses.
Martinez lands a jab.
Martinez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Decent striking displayed by LeDouche there.
A looping hook to the body misses from LeDouche. Martinez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martinez moves out of range as LeDouche strikes.
LeDouche misses with a takedown attempt - Martinez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy LeDouche. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Martinez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Martinez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but LeDouche moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LeDouche keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeDouche scores with a sloppy right hand. Martinez should have avoided that one.
A lazy left from Martinez finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from LeDouche misses the target. #CL#
LeDouche darts in and clinches Martinez up against the cage.#BC2#
Martinez breaks the clinch.
LeDouche throws a hook but Martinez blocks it.
Martinez is looking for the big counter here.
LeDouche moves to clinch but Martinez breaks away
and LeDouche takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Martinez does it's job there.
Nice jab there from Martinez.
Martinez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Martinez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
LeDouche lands a nice leg kick that just misses Martinez's sensitive parts. #T3#
LeDouche throws an off balance right hand
and Martinez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martinez falls off balance throwing a combination
and LeDouche makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Martinez really felt that one!
Martinez scores with a nice strike.
Martinez thuds a left hand into LeDouche's body.
Martinez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A cross from Martinez lands.
Jab by LeDouche.
Martinez throws a low kick but LeDouche moves out of range easily.
Martinez takes one on the button.
LeDouche misses with a telegraphed body shot
and LeDouche takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeDouche misses with a left hand
and Martinez counters with a nice uppercut.
Martinez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A solid leg kick lands there for Martinez.
A nice leg kick lands there from Martinez. #T4#
Martinez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
LeDouche needs to keep his hands up - Martinez had a free shot at his head there.
LeDouche pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
LeDouche throws a lazy uppercut
and Martinez counters with a nice uppercut.
LeDouche needs to keep his hands up - Martinez had a free shot at his head there.
Juan Martinez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martinez scores with a jab to the body.
LeDouche looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice jab there from Martinez.
Martinez wants to slow LeDouche down by chopping away at his legs.
Martinez misses with a wild body shot.
LeDouche closes the distance but Martinez moves to the side
and Martinez counters with a left and a right that stings LeDouche.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeDouche attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Martinez. That's going to slow LeDouche down.
A low kick from Martinez misses
and LeDouche counters with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Martinez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
LeDouche with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Martinez to score with a decent uppercut.
Juan Martinez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LeDouche is looking to land body kicks.
LeDouche takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Martinez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Martinez misses with a leg kick.
LeDouche appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
LeDouche moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from LeDouche misses
and Martinez counters with a solid body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from LeDouche.
LeDouche has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Martinez finds it's way round the side to connect with LeDouche's head.
Nice defenses there by Martinez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeDouche misses with a right hand
and Martinez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martinez moves out of range as LeDouche throws a body kick.
LeDouche takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinez looks to score with a jab to the body but LeDouche is just out of range.
Martinez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LeDouche.
#T1#
LeDouche tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
LeDouche throws a lazy right hand but Martinez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
LeDouche moves forwards but Martinez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
LeDouche misses with a hook
and Martinez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Martinez misses with a body shot.
Martinez avoids the head kick by LeDouche.
Martinez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Martinez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of LeDouche's head.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses.
LeDouche on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That kick from Martinez tenderised LeDouche's leg. LeDouche is trying to keep his angry face on.
Martinez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits LeDouches jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Martinez with the inside leg kick.
LeDouche fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Martinez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeDouche shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martinez as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Martinez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LeDouche.
Martinez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Martinez throws a series of punches but LeDouche moves out of range.
Martinez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martinez wants it to stay on the feet.
LeDouche misses with a takedown
and Martinez counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy LeDouche. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinez jabs LeDouche right on the nose. LeDouche blinks but takes it well.
Martinez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martinez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Martinez thuds his right hand into LeDouche's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Martinez lands with a nice body punch.
Martinez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Martinez misses with a right hand
and LeDouche counters with a stiff right hand.
Martinez throws a nice head kick!
LeDouche looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
LeDouche misses with a looping right.
LeDouche throws a body kick that misses
and Martinez counters with a good low kick that LeDouche was not able to check.
LeDouche misses with a straight left.
LeDouche takes a swing at Martinez's ribcage but misses.
LeDouche tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martinez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for LeDouche. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Martinez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Martinez tests LeDouche's chin there with a solid looking shot.
LeDouche misses with a body kick.
LeDouche thows a leg kick but Martinez checks it
and Martinez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. LeDouche really felt that one!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Martinez.
Martinez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Martinez moves out of range as LeDouche throws a body kick.
Martinez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No joy there for Martinez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4#
Both fighters circling a little - Martinez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
LeDouche just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeDouche swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Martinez with a jab.
LeDouche wants to clinch up but Martinez keeps it at a distance.
Martinez throws a push kick but LeDouche slaps the foot to one side.
Martinez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
LeDouche walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Martinez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
LeDouche throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Martinez to counter with a crisp jab.
Martinez throws a series of punches but LeDouche avoids them all with ease.
LeDouche throws a leg kick
and Martinez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeDouche misses with an attempted mid kick.
Martinez lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Martinez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Martinez misses with the combination.
LeDouche tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martinez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martinez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Martinez scores with a push kick.
LeDouche throws a lazy body kick
and Martinez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
LeDouche looks to throw a body kick
and Martinez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
LeDouche is looking to land body kicks.
LeDouche shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Martinez but Martinez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeDouche throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
LeDouche misses with a hook
and Martinez counters with a nice uppercut.
Martinez throws a lazy right hand but LeDouche sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
LeDouche takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
LeDouche avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
LeDouche has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Martinez.
Martinez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LeDouche.
LeDouche wants to clinch up but Martinez keeps it at a distance.
LeDouche misses with a hook to the body
and Martinez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
LeDouche pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LeDouche misses the shot to the body.
Martinez throws a combination. LeDouche tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Martinez throws a sloppy body shot
and LeDouche counters with a nice low kick that buckles Martinez's knee momentarily.
Martinez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
LeDouche lands with a good body shot.
No joy there for Martinez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
LeDouche fails with the takedown
and LeDouche takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
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!
LeDouche on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Martinez cracks a nice hook into LeDouche's ribs.
Martinez misses with a series of wild punches.
LeDouche throws a quick counter head kick but Martinez was just out of range.
LeDouche takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
LeDouche bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martinez catches LeDouche with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Martinez misses with the combination.
It looked like LeDouche wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
LeDouche gets in close and instigates a clinch.
LeDouche is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
LeDouche lands a shoulder strike.
Martinez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Martinez wants to get back to striking at distance but LeDouche won't allow it.
#T3#
LeDouche lands with a right to the head.
Martinez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
LeDouche presses Martinez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Martinez breaks the clinch.
LeDouche thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martinez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
LeDouche swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martinez misses with a body shot.
Guy LeDouche has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martinez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Martinez misses the target.
LeDouche takes one on the button.
LeDouche misses with a kick to the body.
Martinez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
LeDouche takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Martinez with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Martinez scores with a nice head shot.
LeDouche misses with a right hand
and Martinez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeDouche ducks under a wild hook from Martinez.
LeDouche fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martinez.
Martinez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Martinez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martinez wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy LeDouche. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinez throws a right hand that LeDouche ducks under and follows up with a left that LeDouche also avoids with ease.
LeDouche lands a nice shot that snaps Martinez's head back.
Martinez looks to score with a jab to the body but LeDouche is just out of range.
Martinez lunges at LeDouche with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by LeDouche's hand.
Martinez lands a nice shot that snaps LeDouche's head back.
LeDouche misses with a kick to the body
and Martinez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LeDouche misses with a body shot
and LeDouche takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
LeDouche fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martinez manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Martinez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Martinez 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Martinez!
After winning the bout, Juan Martinez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Guy LeDouche had this to say: 'Guy like!'. |
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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 8
Date: May 10, 2025 |
#R1#
Swanson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wanis Bender seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bender throws a nice outside leg kick.
Swanson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Swanson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bender misses the shot to the body.
Bender ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
Bender dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swanson. That did some damage!
A low kick from Swanson is predictable there
and Bender counters with a leg kick.
Bender turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bender throws a leg kick which misses Swanson's front leg but catches the back leg as Swanson tries to avoid it.
Swanson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bender. Bender obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bender.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bender.
Swanson tries a low kick but Bender avoids it.
Swanson throws a push kick but Bender slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Bender scores with a leg kick.
Swanson moves in looking to clinch but Bender pushes him off.
Swanson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bender fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swanson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A good leg kick by Bender.
Bender connects with an inside leg kick.
Bender scores with a body shot.
Swanson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bender fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swanson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Swanson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bender.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bender.
Bender connects with a leg kick.
Bender looks to land a combination but Swanson avoids it well.
Bender throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bender can pounce on him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bender. #T2#
Bender lands a nice leg kick that just misses Swanson's sensitive parts.
Bender thumps Swanson with a low kick.
Bender throws a leg kick that misses.
Swanson checks a low kick from Bender.
Bender checks a low kick from Swanson.
Bender looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bender chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bender.
Swanson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Swanson shoots in for a takedown but Bender shows good takedown defense.
Bender looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bender throws a leg kick but Swanson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Swanson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bender throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bender with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bender scoring well with a low kick there.
#T3#
Swanson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bender. Bender obviously looking to wear him down.
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bender.
Bender connects with a solid leg kick.
Swanson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bender lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Bender.
Swanson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bender.
Bender ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
Swanson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bender connects with a body shot that sends Swanson's belly button to the back.
Bender slips a jab and a cross from Swanson.
Wanis Bender is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from Bender tenderised Swanson's leg. Swanson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bender with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
A low kick lands for Bender.
Swanson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bender fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swanson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Swanson wants to land a leg kick but Bender is out of range.
Swanson wants to clinch
and Bender counters with an inside leg kick.
Bender moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bender scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bender.
A nice leg kick from Bender, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bender fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Swanson.
Bender is looking to slow Swanson down with leg kicks.
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bender.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wanis Bender dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Swanson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bender. Bender obviously looking to wear him down.
Swanson throws a leg kick
and Bender counters with a good low kick that Swanson was not able to check.
Bender is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swanson can do to turn this around?
A solid leg kick lands there for Bender.
Swanson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bender checks it well.
Hakon Swanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bender. That's going to slow Swanson down.
Swanson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bender.
A telegraphed right hand from Swanson misses the target.
Bender connects with a body shot that sends Swanson's belly button to the back.
Bender lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bender scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bender.
Bender with a nice calf kick.
That kick from Bender tenderised Swanson's leg. Swanson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bender misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bender. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Swanson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bender has got the better of the exchanges.
Bender dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swanson. That did some damage!
A shot to the liver by Bender. Beautiful body shot.
Bender lands a nice leg kick that just misses Swanson's sensitive parts.
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bender dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swanson. That did some damage!
A punch combination from Swanson misses.
Bender lands with a shot to the body.
Bender lands a nice leg kick that just misses Swanson's sensitive parts.
We've been told by Bender's head coaches at Wanis Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bender.
Bender works Swanson's body with a nice hook.
Swanson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Swanson misses with a body shot.
Bender is looking to wear down Swanson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Swanson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bender can pounce on him.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bender fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Swanson.
Bender throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bender connects with an inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bender.
Bender lands a leg kick that knocks Swanson off balance momentarily.
A low kick lands for Bender.
Swanson checks a low kick from Bender.
Bender lands with a shot to the body.
Bender looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Swanson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bender turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bender throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wanis Bender is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Bender. #T3#
Nice body punch from Bender.
Bender lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Swanson at a distance.
Swanson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Bender.
Bender lands a leg kick that knocks Swanson off balance momentarily.
Bender ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
Bender chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bender chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by Bender.
Bender dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bender lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Swanson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bender lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!
Swanson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bender. Bender obviously looking to wear him down.
#T4#
Swanson swinging wildly here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bender.
Swanson throws a hook but Bender avoids it easily.
As Swanson backs away, Bender returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bender moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Swanson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bender. Bender obviously looking to wear him down.
Bender jabs Swanson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bender fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Swanson tries to clinch but Bender is having none of it.
Bender lands with a nice body punch.
Swanson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good leg kick by Bender.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wanis Bender dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Bender scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Swanson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Swanson tries to clinch up but Bender circles away and keeps his distance.
Bender lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Swanson at a distance.
Bender lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bender swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bender lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson is looking to score with low kicks.
Bender scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Swanson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bender.
Bender throws a leg kick which misses Swanson's front leg but catches the back leg as Swanson tries to avoid it.
Bender blocks a low kick nicely.
A quick step to the side and Bender tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bender throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bender feints and then cracks Swanson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Swanson down. #T1#
Bender connects with a leg kick.
Bender throws a body punch but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson shoots in for a takedown but Bender shows good takedown defense.
Bender turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Bender.
Swanson tries to clinch up.
A good leg kick by Bender.
Bender punishes Swanson's body with a nice straight punch.
Swanson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bender. Bender obviously looking to wear him down.
Bender scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Swanson doesn't seem bothered though.
Swanson dives in for a single leg takedown but Bender sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bender throws a big counter combination but Swanson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bender lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Bender with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bender lands a nice leg kick that just misses Swanson's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bender thumps Swanson with a low kick.
Bender lands a leg kick that knocks Swanson off balance momentarily.
Bender is looking to slow Swanson down with leg kicks.
Bender goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Swanson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bender lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bender dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swanson. That did some damage!
Bender with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Swanson wants to clinch.#T3#
Swanson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bender counters with a low kick, right behind Swanson 's knee.
Bender buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bender avoids a kick to the body.
Bender jabs at Swanson's body.
Bender misses with a series of wild punches.
Swanson doesn't manage to clinch there - Bender circles away.
Swanson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bender circles away quickly and effectively.
Swanson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Swanson throws the left hand but Bender avoids the punch easily.
Bender lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bender lands a leg kick that knocks Swanson off balance momentarily.
Bender punishes Swanson's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Bender goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bender lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bender lands a leg kick that knocks Swanson off balance momentarily.
Swanson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bender thumps Swanson with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Bender.
Bender with the inside leg kick.
Bender jabs at Swanson's body.
Bender lands with a nice body punch.
Bender throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Swanson has closed the distance and engaged Bender in a clinch.
Hakon Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Bender breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wanis Bender showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bender, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanis Bender!
Wanis Bender seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Butterball Brawl 0: Preshow 2
Date: May 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Cordova wants to clinch up but Daniels keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Cordova moves into the clinch successfully.
Daniels misses with a body punch.
Daniels lands an elbow that stopped Cordova in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Simon Cordova has been cut.#BC#
Cordova breaks the clinch.
Cordova wants to clinch up but Daniels keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Daniels instigates a clinch.
Cordova misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daniels.
Cordova lands a knee to the body.
Daniels looks winded!
Cordova is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cordova is looking to break free of the clinch but Daniels has double underhooks.
Cordova can't find room to land a body shot as Daniels controls the action.
Daniels trying to control the position but instead, Cordova has worked for underhooks and has pushed Daniels into the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Cordova is trying to force a seperation but Daniels has the dominant position.#BC2#
Daniels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daniels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daniels scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cordova dips to his left and cracks Daniels with an uppercut!#CUT#It looks like Peyton Daniels has been cut.
Daniels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Daniels clinches up against the ropes.
Daniels blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cordova working hard to break the clinch.
Cordova tries to circle away but Daniels has him pinned against the ropes.
Cordova avoiding damage as Daniels throws knees to the body.
Daniels wants to stall.
#BC2#
Daniels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Daniels. Cordova does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cordova misses with a double jab.
Daniels replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cordova blocks it well.
Cordova moves out of range as Daniels throws a body kick.
Daniels misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Cordova counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Cordova.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cordova paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cordova just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cordova wants to get back to striking at distance but Daniels won't allow it.
Cordova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daniels's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Peyton Daniels.
I think Daniels has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Peyton Daniels!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Peyton Daniels!
Peyton Daniels wins by majority decision! |
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