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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RMMA - New York 2
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1# Charelston stuffs the takedown attempt from Hayes. Hayes gets slowly back to his feet. #TD# Charelston looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Charelston has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Charelston keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hayes's head. Charelston lands a couple of decent looking shots. Charelston lands a couple of decent looking shots. Charelston throwing strikes from guard but Hayes blocks nicely. Charelston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Charelston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Charelston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Charelston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hayes on the ground. Charelston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Charelston throws an elbow that misses. Hayes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Charelston's guard. Nice move by Hayes!#REVB# Charelston is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1# Hayes trying to control the position from guard on top but Charelston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hayes stops Charelston from standing up. Hayes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Charelston's guard.#ES# Charelston manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hayes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Charelston to score with a decent uppercut. Charelston looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD# Charelston shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Charelston tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hayes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Hayes is looking to control Charelston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hayes avoid being mounted? Charelston throwing shots but Hayes is blocking nicely. #T2# Charelston is nestled in close to Hayes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB# Charelston is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Charelston thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Charelston looks to land a strike but Hayes avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Charelston throws a strike but Hayes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES# Charelston has his feet on Hayes's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD# Hayes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Charelston with a flurry of punches that miss. Charelston will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Hayes wants to stand but Charelston is controlling the position. Charelston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hayes works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3# Charelston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2# Charelston avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2# Charelston content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hayes has locked up a guillotine! Hayes's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Charelston is holding on here and Hayes must be using up a lot of energy. Charelston has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hayes gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nolan Hayes! |
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Event:
RMMA 12 - Boryszko v Robben
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1# Tito needs to keep his hands up - Chito had a free shot at his head there. Chito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tito sees it coming and avoids it easily. Sloppy strikes from Tito. Those never looked like landing. #CL# Chito instigates a clinch. Tito stalling in the clinch but Chito improves position. Chito is trying to push Tito away but Tito has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Chito misses with an elbow over the top.#BC# Chito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Chito has Tito up against the cage in a clinch.
Chito can't find room to land a body shot as Tito controls the action.
#BC# Chito breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Chito. Tito takes a shot right to the bread basket. Chito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tito moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Tito takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chito throws the left hand but Tito avoids the punch easily. Chito looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Chito jabs Tito right on the nose. Tito blinks but takes it well. Nice uppercut there from Tito.#T1# Tito lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Good shot there by Tito. Chito bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Chito lands a jab-cross combination. Alex Chito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Danga de danga de dang - Chito scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Chuncho Tito has been cut. Chito looks to throw the jab but Tito is out of range. Chito throws a series of punches but Tito avoids them all with ease. A solid leg kick lands there for Tito.
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! Chito misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2# and Tito counters by clinching up. With the fighters up against the cage, Chito throws an elbow but misses. A right hook to the body lands for Chito.
Chito has had enough of the clinch but Tito keeps him there for the moment. Tito misses with an elbow strike.
#BC# Chito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Chito moves into range and connects with a jab. Tito takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Tito throws a quick inside leg kick. Tito throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2# Chito tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Chito swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tito looks like he wants to counter punch here. Chito misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chito cracks Tito with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Chito throws a leg kick but Tito moved away. Chito is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Chito shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Tito steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chito. Tito blocks a jab. Tito's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chito connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tito scrambles back to his feet. Tito takes a body punch but keeps moving. Chito throws a hook but Tito avoids it easily.#TD# Chito feints and as Tito raises his hands in defense, Chito changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Tito wants to sweep here but Chito controlling him for the moment. Chito throwing strikes but missing. Chito stands up over Tito, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3# Chito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tito is keeping the position for now. Chito is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Chito throwing strikes but missing. Tito working a defensive guard here.
Tito looking for a sweep. Not yet Tito, not yet. #SUB# Chito postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tito is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chito, into his guard. #REVB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Chito keeping full guard, as Tito tries to pass. #T4# Tito lands a couple of elbows.#SUB# Chito has his foot on Tito's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tito works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Chito throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chito keeping moving, preventing Tito from controlling successfully. Chito keeping full guard, as Tito tries to pass. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Chito dominated that round. The cut man is working on Chuncho Tito's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Chito staying out of range there. Tito's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chito connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tito scrambles back to his feet. Chito is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Chito stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tito. Good standup being displayed there by Chito as he connects with a hook. Donk. Chito catches Tito right on the button with a cross. Chito tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tito swats him away and circles back towards the center. Chito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tito was well out of range. Poor timing from Chito. Tito fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chito has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Tito takes one to the side of the head.
Chito is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Chito takes a swing at Tito's ribcage but misses. Chito tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tito swivels and escapes. Chito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tito can do to turn this around? Chito doesn't succeed with the takedown and Tito counters with a nice uppercut. A nice inside leg kick there by Tito. That's going to slow Chito down. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chito misses with a double jab
and Tito counters with a straight right hand. Good standup being displayed there by Chito as he connects with a hook.#T1# Tito avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Chito misses with a lunging right hand
and Tito counters with a nice uppercut. Chito throws a leg kick and Tito counters with a nice leg kick. Chito misses with a straight left. Chuncho Tito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tito fails in his attempt to clinch. Chito throws a shot from downtown. Tito moves away and avoids it. Tito swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Chito doesn't manage to clinch there - Tito circles away.
Tito misses with a two punch combination.
Chito misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Tito tries to counter it with a takedown but Chito pushes his down on his head and steps out. Chito looks to score with a jab to the body but Tito is just out of range. A solid leg kick lands there for Tito.
Chito throws a looping overhand right but Tito ducks down to avoid it. Tito walks into a stiff left hand from Chito. Chito tries for a takedown but Tito circles away easily and Tito counters with an inside leg kick. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Chito. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Tito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chito.#T2# Chito tries to bum rush Tito with a series of wild strikes but Tito uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A slapping leg kick lands for Tito.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tito. Tito connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Tito defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chito. Tito connects with a single shot there. Chito drops his hands momentarily and Tito takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Chito throws a hook but Tito blocks it. Chito on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Chito throws out a powerful jab. Chito throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Chito swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tito. A swing and a miss from Tito. Chito closes the distance looking to clinch and Tito counters with a nice uppercut. #T3# Tito lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD# Tito gets caught flat footed, as Chito shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Chito wants to pass the guard but Tito is keeping the position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chito accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Chito passes into half guard. Tito regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Chito. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chito's corner. There ya go! There ya go! A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chito accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4# Chito loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Tito working a defensive guard but Chito passes into half guard.
#SUB# Chito is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tito doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chito. Chito missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Chito not landing any meaningful shots this time. Chito has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Chito sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tito defending well though. Chito working over Tito with some ground and pound. Tito looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Chito seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alex Chito will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Chuncho Tito's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Chito tries to clinch there but Tito circles away.
Chito tries to clinch there but Tito circles away.
Tito on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Chito is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Chito takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chito misses the shot to the body. Chito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tito only half commits to the counter leg kick. Tito lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tito checks a leg kick. Tito flicks out a counter leg kick but Chito steps away. Tito's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tito duly obliges. Chito lands a really nice looking cross but Tito seems unphased.
Good leg kick by Tito. Chito tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tito swats him away and circles back towards the center. Chito closes the distance and lands a one-two. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chito tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tito swivels and escapes. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Chito tries to clinch up and Tito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1# Chito fails with the takedown and Tito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Tito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chito moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Chito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tito throws out a counter right but Chito avoids it with no problem. A cross from Tito lands. Tito blocks a leg kick. Tito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chito. Chito has his takedown stuffed and Tito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Chito. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tito swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chito. Tito scores with a one two! Chito had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Tito moves into range and connects with a jab. Chito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tito was well out of range. Poor timing from Chito. Tito looks like he wants to counter punch here. Tito stalks Chito and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chito's face. Chito staggers backwards, shaken. Chuncho Tito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tito tries to clinch but Chito moves out of range. Chito swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD# Chito looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tito! Chito lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tito down.
Chito throwing strikes but Tito manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #SU2# Tito stands up. #CL# Chito moves into range and clinches up with Tito.#BC2# Tito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chito scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. No luck for Chito with that takedown attempt. #T3# Chito connects with the punch. Tito connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chito. Chito circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Chito takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tito walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Tito buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL# Chito takes the fight into the clinch. Tito misses with a knee to the head. #BC# Chito breaks the clinch.
#CL# Chito clinches up with Tito and pushes him back against the cage. Tito stalling in the clinch.
Tito lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Chito has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Tito has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Chito has had enough of the clinch but Tito keeps him there for the moment. Tito is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4##TD# Chito ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chito no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chito keeping moving, preventing Tito from controlling successfully. Tito landing some decent shots from guard. Tito postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tito's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Tito distracts Chito with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Chito scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Tito scoring with some ground and pound. Tito stands up over Chito, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Chuncho Tito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Chito has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28 Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alex Chito! Alex Chito decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RMMA - Montreal
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1##TD# Curtis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB# Curtis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Martinez has managed to free his arm - good work. Curtis working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Martinez's thigh. Martinez counters though and makes it back to full guard. Curtis wants to pass the guard but Martinez is keeping the position.#SUB2# Martinez has his foot on Curtis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Curtis works his way back into a safe position though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Martinez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Curtis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martinez is keeping the position for now. #T1# Curtis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2# Martinez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Martinez keeping full guard, as Curtis tries to pass. Curtis slips nicely into half guard. Curtis is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB# Curtis drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Martinez dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB# Curtis working for a triangle but Martinez defends it easily.
Martinez throws an elbow that misses. Curtis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Martinez's guard. Nice move by Curtis!#REVR# Martinez keeping full guard, as Curtis tries to pass. Curtis is pushing down on Martinez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Martinez is fighting to maintain full guard but Curtis has managed to sneak the leg through. Curtis prevents Martinez from standing back up.
#T3# Curtis slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB# Curtis seems to be working for a kimura but Martinez defends the submission attempt. Martinez is not content to let Curtis control the position. Martinez is trying to stand up here but Curtis is controlling him well. Curtis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Curtis trying to control the action but Martinez is working from the bottom. #SUB# Curtis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2# Martinez actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Curtis pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Curtis has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Martinez defend it? Curtis steps over the head and cranks it - Martinez is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Curtis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rory Curtis! Rory Curtis retains his featherweight title! Rory Curtis 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 - New York
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1# Holloway's corner calls for a 1-2. Holloway obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Dillon lands a glancing blow to the side of Holloway's head. Holloway lands a really nice looking cross but Dillon seems unphased.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Holloway throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dillon. Holloway is looking to land body kicks. A little feinted left hand from Dillon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Holloway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillon.
The fighters circling - Holloway throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Donk. Dillon catches Holloway right on the button with a cross. Dillon swings for the body but Holloway moves out of range.
Holloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillon moves away. Holloway walks into a stiff left hand from Dillon. Holloway takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A looping hook to the body misses from Holloway. Dillon does a little dance to reset his feet. Edmund Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nice shot lands for Dillon.#ROC#Holloway is rocked! Dillon walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Holloway drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Dillon swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Holloway's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Dillon! Edmund Holloway spoke after the fight, saying 'fuck allat bull shit'. |
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Event:
RMMA 8 - Moore v Alvarez
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1# Chito misses with a low kick. Chito throws a jab but it's blocked by Boryszko. Boryszko darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Boryszko misses with a body shot.
Chito cracks Boryszko with a good jab. Alex Chito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chito looks to land a combination. Boryszko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Chito keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chito fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. The crowd cheers as Boryszko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chito doesn't seem phased though. Chito throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boryszko. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Chito scores with a jab to the jaw. Chito misses with an uppercut. A decent looking cross lands there for Boryszko. Boryszko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chito. Boryszko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Chito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boryszko manages to avoid it.#CL# Boryszko instigates a clinch. Chito scores with a shot to the side of Boryszko's head. #T1# A nice right hand lands inside from Boryszko. Boryszko digs a right hand into Chito's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chito's gas tank. Chito stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boryszko works on Chito's body with a couple of short punches. Boryszko has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. A quick uppercut on the inside from Boryszko. Boryszko lands a body punch. Chito looks winded! Boryszko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Boryszko.
A short uppercut from Boryszko. Boryszko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boryszko lands on the inside with an uppercut. Boryszko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chito or not. Boryszko lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Boryszko lands with a left to the head. A left hand lands to the body for Boryszko.
Boryszko lands a body punch. Boryszko lands with a left to the head. Boryszko lands a shoulder strike. Boryszko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chito backwards. #ROC#Chito is rocked! Boryszko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chito or not. Chito is still on wobbly legs! Can Boryszko finish him? Boryszko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2# Still in the clinch, Boryszko scores with a nice short uppercut. Boryszko creates a bit of distance for himself, with Chito pressed up against the cage and cracks Chito with a massive uppercut! Chito goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Boryszko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Krzesimir Boryszko! Krzesimir Boryszko retains his lightweight title! An out of breath Krzesimir Boryszko 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 - Fight Night 3
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1# Charelston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Virtanen raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Charelston looks for a takedown but Virtanen sprawls well. Charelston lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like Harri Virtanen has been cut. Charelston throws a head kick that misses. Virtanen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Charelston catches Virtanen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Virtanen tries to clinch up but Charelston circles away and keeps his distance. Charelston fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Jab by Charelston. A decent looking body kick lands there for Charelston. Charelston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Virtanen swivels and escapes. Virtanen tries to counter with a clinch but Charelston shakes him off and moves away.#TD2# Virtanen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Charelston on his heels. He'll look to pass Charelston's guard now, I'm sure. Charelston on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Charelston tries to get out of the position. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Charelston wants to get back to his feet but Virtanen is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Virtanen content to stall in guard here. Charelston will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1# Virtanen throwing strikes from guard but Charelston blocks nicely. Virtanen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Helsinki. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Virtanen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Charelston gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB2# Virtanen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Charelston really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Charelston is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Virtanen with shots to the head and body - Charelston looks very uncomfortable down there. Charelston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Virtanen on the ground. Virtanen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Charelston's face.
#T2# Charelston is working to get back to half guard.
Charelston wants to get back to his feet.
Virtanen working away from the top, dropping strikes. Virtanen controlling the position easily from mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Virtanen prevents Charelston from getting the reversal. Virtanen avoids the attempt from Charelston to control.#SU2# Virtanen stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing. Charelston scores with a sloppy right hand. Virtanen should have avoided that one. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Charelston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Virtanen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3# Charelston looks for the body kick but Virtanen saw that one coming. Charelston misses with a double jab
#TD2# and Virtanen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Charelston won't be happy with that. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Virtanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Charelston keeps working. Charelston wants to control but Virtanen postures up. Virtanen prevents Charelston from escaping the position. Sloppy strikes there by Virtanen.#SUB2# Virtanen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Charelston is not content to let Virtanen control the position. Charelston bucks up and tries to throw Virtanen off but instead Virtanen has got his back!#T4# Charelston is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2# Charelston is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Virtanen gets his way!
You can see the frustration on Charelston's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Charelston avoids the strikes from Virtanen. Virtanen lands with a hammerfist to the side of Charelston's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Virtanen lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Charelston hold on?!
#SUB2# Virtanen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Charelston has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2# Virtanen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Charelston is defending well though. Virtanen let's go of the attempt for now. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harri Virtanen dominated that round. The cut man is working on Harri Virtanen's cut. That's time! Charelston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Virtanen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Charelston tries to avoid it but Virtanen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Charelston to the ground. Charelston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Nice takedown defense from Virtanen. No joy for Charelston on that attempt. Virtanen tries to counter with a clinch but Charelston shakes him off and moves away. Virtanen tries to close the distance and clinch but Charelston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Stewart Charelston is winning the standup battle so far. Charelston works the jab nicely. Charelston lands with a hook. Virtanen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Charelston misses with a series of wild punches.
Virtanen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. A left lands for Charelston. Good exchange - Charelston coming out on top.#CL# Charelston moves into the clinch successfully.
Charelston tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Virtanen avoids it. Charelston lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Charelston lands a nice elbow from the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A nice glancing elbow lands by Charelston. Charelston tries to work over Virtanen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1# Charelston tries a body shot but Virtanen blocks it.
#TD2# Virtanen pulls guard effortlessly. Virtanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Charelston. Virtanen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Virtanen prevents Charelston from standing back up.
Virtanen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Charelston's head. Charelston is trying to stand.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Virtanen connects with a nice short shot to Charelston's temple. Virtanen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Charelston wants to get back to his feet.#T2# Virtanen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Charelston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Virtanen throwing shots but Charelston is blocking nicely. Virtanen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Virtanen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Charelston wants to stand back up but Virtanen manages to pass into side control.
Virtanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Charelston keeps working. Charelston sneaks back into half guard. Charelston pushes Virtanen off looking to stand but Virtanen dives back in and keeps control.
Virtanen prevents Charelston from improving his position.#T3# Virtanen wants to control but Charelston is keeping him busy. Charelston is looking to control Virtanen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Charelston avoid being mounted?#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL# Charelston drives through and clinches with Virtanen against the cage.
Virtanen blocks an elbow strike. Charelston lands an elbow inside that Virtanen shrugs off. Virtanen has Charelston pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Charelston manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Charelston lands a body punch in the clinch. A right hand to the body from Charelston.
Virtanen is breathing heavily. Charelston lands a left hand.
Charelston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Charelston has Virtanen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Virtanen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Charelston is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Charelston lands an elbow that stopped Virtanen in his tracks for a moment. #T4# Charelston struggles to land a body shot inside as Virtanen controls his hands.
Charelston digs a right hand underneath Virtanen's ribcage. Virtanen let out a lung full of air as it connected. Charelston lands with a light punch inside. Charelston misses with an elbow strike.
Charelston lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Virtanen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Charelston prevents it.
Stewart Charelston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harri Virtanen. Charelston lands a nice elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Harri Virtanen's cut even more. Charelston lands a nice uppercut. Charelston lands a damaging elbow. Charelston throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Charelston working some nice short punches in the clinch. Virtanen being controlled against the cage. A short left from Charelston. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stewart Charelston dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Harri Virtanen'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# Charelston scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Virtanen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Charelston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Virtanen moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Charelston scores with a nice strike. Charelston works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2# Virtanen scores with a takedown into Charelston's guard. Virtanen content to stall in guard here. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Virtanen won't allow Charelston to get back to his feet. Harri Virtanen has got the better of the ground game so far. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1# Virtanen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Charelston wants to stand but Virtanen is controlling the position. Virtanen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Charelston is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Charelston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Charelston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Virtanen can do to turn this around? Nice sprawl there from Charelston as Virtanen shoots in. Charelston works over Virtanen's head and body with a nice combination. Charelston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Virtanen.
Virtanen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Virtanen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2# Charelston throws a chopping leg kick but Virtanen manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Virtanen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Virtanen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Charelston. Charelston swings for the body but Virtanen moves out of range.
Virtanen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Charelston sprawls well. Charelston wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Virtanen gets slowly back to his feet. Virtanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Virtanen is defended easily by Charelston. Stewart Charelston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harri Virtanen.#CL# Charelston instigates a clinch. #T3# Charelston tries to throw a body punch but Virtanen avoids it by throwing Charelston back against the cage. Charelston lands a body punch in the clinch. Nice elbow from Charelston. Charelston presses Virtanen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Stewart Charelston has scored more points in the clinch so far. Charelston has Virtanen pressed against the cage.
Virtanen is trying to drag Charelston to the mat but Charelston just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Charelston comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#The cut above Harri Virtanen's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Virtanen tries to break the clinch but Charelston is controlling the position. A short uppercut from Charelston. Nice elbow from Charelston. Virtanen takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#Harri Virtanen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Charelston goes for a takedown in the clinch but Virtanen prevents it.
#T4# Virtanen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Virtanen blocks an elbow strike. Charelston pushes off an throws an elbow but Virtanen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Charelston throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC# Charelston breaks the clinch.
#CL# Charelston darts in and clinches Virtanen up against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2# Virtanen jumps guard and drags Charelston to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. We've been hearing that Charelston has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Charelston trying to control but Virtanen is working from the bottom. Virtanen is looking to stand up but Charelston isn't so interested in that idea. Virtanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Charelston. Virtanen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight! Stewart Charelston showed his dominance in that final round. I think Charelston 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28 Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stewart Charelston! In his post fight interview, Stewart Charelston gave a big smile as he said 'We are mother fkn back btch we are SO BACK!!!'. |
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Event:
RMMA 7 - Curtis v Singleton
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Martinez pushes Park back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Park. Park tries a body shot but Martinez blocks it.
Park keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martinez's efforts to push away. A shot in the inside from Park. Park working some nice short punches in the clinch. Our sources have told us that Martinez has been working on his elbows in the gym. Park lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Martinez scores with a nice hook to the head. Park is looking to take this one to the mat. Martinez tries to work over Park's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Park misses with the head strike.
#BC# Martinez breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Martinez tries to keep at a distance but Park has taken the fight into the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Park working some nice short punches in the clinch. Park digs a right hand underneath Martinez's ribcage. Martinez let out a lung full of air as it connected. The referee calls for Park to work.
Martinez lands a left hand.
Park blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Park lands a shoulder strike. Park lands with a short shot to the head. #T1##TD2# Park is trying to trip Martinez. He has hold of a leg but Martinez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Park persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Martinez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Martinez misses with a leg kick. #TD2# Park closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Martinez throws Park to one side and escapes! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2# Park clinches up against the cage. Good body shot from Park.
Martinez working aggressively here.
Park lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Martinez backwards. Park blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martinez tries to land knees in the clinch but Park avoids the damage to the body. Park swings wildly with an uppercut but Martinez uses good head movement to avoid it. Park fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martinez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Park swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Park pushes Martinez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Martinez. #T2# A battle for position here, against the cage. Park is struggling to control the position. Park 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 throws a head punch that misses. Park tries to throw a body punch but Martinez avoids it by throwing Park back against the cage. Park lands a shoulder strike. Park pushes Martinez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Martinez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Park backwards. Park lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martinez backwards. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Park takes a knee to the side of the body. Park avoiding damage as Martinez throws knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Park lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Martinez backwards. #BC# Martinez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Martinez scores with a jab to the head.
Park on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#TD2# Park closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Park lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB# Park wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Martinez's closed guard. He's half up but Martinez has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Martinez pivots and extends the arm, Park falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Martinez! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Estevan Martinez! Estevan Martinez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 1
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1# Campbell fails with a takedown attempt. Campbell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Campbell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Campbell checks a leg kick. Holloway misses with a series of wild punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Campbell checks a leg kick. It looked like Campbell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Campbell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holloway as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonah Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him. Campbell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Holloway to score with a decent uppercut. Campbell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Holloway throws a quick inside leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Campbell shoots in looking for a takedown but Holloway manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Campbell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD# Campbell gets the takedown into side control. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB# Campbell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Holloway is trying to get back to his feet.#T1# Campbell tries to move into full mount but can't pass Holloway's legs. Holloway is looking to regain half guard here but Campbell keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB# Campbell is trying to get an arm triangle but Holloway is defending well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Holloway stuck in half guard on the bottom here. Holloway sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Holloway is looking to escape.#SUB# Campbell wants to work for an arm triangle but Holloway is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#ES2# Holloway manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Campbell keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Holloway gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Campbell.
#T2# Campbell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holloway gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Holloway misses with an elbow over the top. Campbell has Holloway pressed against the cage, preventing Holloway from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Campbell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Holloway working hard to break the clinch. Campbell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Holloway fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Campbell is breathing heavily. Holloway lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Holloway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Campbell fails to land the takedown. A chopping leg kick lands by Holloway. Holloway throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Campbell on the side of the head. Nice sprawl there from Holloway as Campbell shoots in.#T3# Holloway misses with a two punch combination.
Holloway scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#It looks like Jonah Campbell has been cut. Holloway lands a nice hook to Campbell's body. Campbell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Campbell shoots in looking for a takedown. Holloway tries to sprawl out of it but Campbell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holloway manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Holloway misses with a wild combination.
Holloway thuds a left hand into Campbell's body. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Campbell checks a leg kick. Campbell is looking to counter with a body kick. Holloway's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Holloway duly obliges. Holloway misses with a series of wild punches.
Campbell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holloway tries to avoid it but Campbell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holloway to the ground. Holloway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Campbell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Holloway. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Holloway misses with a double jab.
Holloway fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Campbell on the side of the head. Campbell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T4# Holloway tests Campbell's chin there with a solid looking shot. Campbell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holloway but Holloway pushes him off and we're back to square one. Campbell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Edmund Holloway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Holloway lands with an overhand left. Danga de danga de dang - Holloway scores with a four punch combination! Holloway connects with a solid leg kick. Campbell tries for a takedown but Holloway sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Holloway throws a right and a left that Campbell avoids nicely. Holloway lands with a good body shot. Holloway ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Campbell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown but Holloway shows good takedown defense. Sloppy strikes from Holloway. Those never looked like landing. Campbell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holloway. Holloway obviously looking to wear him down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Campbell. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edmund Holloway dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jonah Campbell's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Campbell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holloway.
Holloway lands a lovely overhand right. Holloway misses with a jab, cross combination.
Campbell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holloway tries to avoid it but Campbell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holloway to the ground. Holloway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Campbell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Holloway as he jumps to the side. Holloway fails to land with a series of punches.
Campbell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonah Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him. No luck for Campbell with that takedown attempt. Jonah Campbell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Campbell avoids a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Holloway 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 Campbell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Campbell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Holloway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Campbell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Holloway lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Campbell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holloway defends it nicely.#T1# Holloway lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sloppy strikes from Holloway. Those never looked like landing. Campbell checks the leg kick nicely there.
Campbell shoots in but Holloway avoids the takedown attempt easily. Holloway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Campbell fails with the takedown. Campbell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Holloway connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Campbell scrambles back to his feet. Campbell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holloway. Holloway obviously looking to wear him down.
Holloway misses with a two punch combination.
Campbell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holloway circles away. Holloway takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Campbell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Holloway counters with a straight right hand.#T2# Holloway lands a nice looking body kick. Holloway feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Campbells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Wow, both these guys are really going for it! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Campbell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Campbell shoots in looking for a takedown but Holloway manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Campbell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Holloway throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Holloway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holloway with a nice calf kick. Holloway lands a nice looking body kick. Good exchange - Holloway coming out on top. Holloway throws out a leg kick but Campbell moves out of range and Holloway only half commits. Campbell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Campbell fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Holloway works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Holloway scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Campbell takes one to the side of the head.
#T3# Holloway throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Holloway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Holloway cracks Campbell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. A chopping leg kick lands by Holloway. Holloway throws a nice inside leg kick. Campbell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holloway is fending him off so far but Campbell persists. Nope, Holloway circles away and we're back to standing. Holloway looks to land a combination but Campbell avoids it well. Edmund Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Campbell shoots in but Holloway avoids the takedown attempt easily. No joy there for Holloway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holloway misses with a few strikes there.
Holloway connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Campbell momentarily.
Holloway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Campbell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Holloway throws a head kick but Campbell moves out of range.
Campbell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Campbell has a takedown stuffed. Holloway throws a right hand that Campbell ducks under and follows up with a left that Campbell also avoids with ease. Edmund Holloway seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Holloway throws a good cross that connects.
Holloway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Campbell manages to avoid it. Holloway tries to bum rush Campbell with a series of wild strikes but Campbell uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Holloway scores with a hook to the body. Campbell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Holloway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Campbell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holloway's waist but Holloway gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Campbell off to one side. Holloway stalks Campbell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Campbell's face. Campbell staggers backwards, shaken. Campbell shoots in but Holloway avoids the takedown attempt easily. Holloway throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A solid body kick from Holloway. Holloway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Campbell. Campbell fails miserably with a takedown attempt. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Holloway throws a right hand that Campbell ducks under and follows up with a left that Campbell also avoids with ease. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edmund Holloway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Jonah Campbell's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Campbell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holloway pinned against the cage. Holloway gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Campbell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A clash of legs there as Campbell blocks the low kick. Campbell misses with a takedown attempt - Holloway sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Campbell fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonah Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him. Campbell shoots for a takedown but Holloway saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Campbell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Holloway misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Holloway connects with an inside leg kick. Holloway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Holloway stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holloway wants it to stay on the feet. Holloway smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1# Campbell tries for a takedown but Holloway sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Campbell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Holloway throws a one two combo.
Holloway dips to his left and cracks Campbell with an uppercut! A left and a right from Holloway both land. Nice combination. Campbell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Campbell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Holloway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Campbell. Campbell shoots in but Holloway avoids the takedown attempt easily. Holloway throws a wild body kick that Campbell sees coming a mile off. Holloway has been the more effective fighter overall so far. 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! Danga de danga de dang - Holloway scores with a four punch combination! Holloway looks to land a combination but Campbell avoids it well. Campbell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Holloway misses with a double jab.
Campbell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Campbell shoots in and drives through. Holloway sprawls well. Holloway looks to land a combination but Campbell avoids it well. Holloway misses with a double jab.
Campbell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Campbell shoots in for a double leg but Holloway sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2# Holloway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Campbell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holloway swivels and escapes. Holloway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Campbell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Left hook, right uppercut from Holloway. Campbell shoots in for a double leg but Holloway sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Holloway is looking to chop away at Campbell's legs. Holloway's corner calls for a 1-2. Holloway obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Campbell shoots in for a takedown but Holloway shows good takedown defense. Campbell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holloway tries to avoid it but Campbell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holloway to the ground. Holloway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Campbell needs to keep his hands up - Holloway had a free shot at his head there. Campbell slips a jab and a cross from Holloway.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Campbell. Holloway misses with the combination.
Holloway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Campbell.
#T3# Campbell shoots in but Holloway avoids the takedown attempt easily. Holloway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Campbell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Holloway sprawls and moves away. Holloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Campbell looks for a takedown but Holloway sprawls well. A combination from Holloway does no damage. Campbell blocks a jab. Campbell walks into a left hand. Campbell closes the distance and clinches up with Holloway, looking for a takedown. Campbell pushes Holloway against the cage but Holloway circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Holloway lands a really nice looking cross but Campbell seems unphased.
Holloway's jab looks to have found its range, popping Campbell under the eye. Campbell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Holloway defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Campbell. Holloway displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Campbell. #T4# Holloway misses with the combination.
Holloway lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Campbell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holloway tries to avoid it but Campbell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holloway to the ground. Holloway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. A left lands for Holloway. Holloway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Campbell manages to avoid it. Holloway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Campbell sees it coming and avoids it easily. Campbell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Jonah Campbell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Holloway throws a series of punches but Campbell moves out of range. Holloway 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. Edmund Holloway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Nice takedown defense from Holloway. No joy for Campbell on that attempt. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Campbell is defended easily by Holloway. Holloway closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that's the end of the fight! Edmund Holloway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Holloway 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 James Atkins scores the fight 24:30 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 24:30 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmund Holloway! Edmund Holloway decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
RMMA 4 - Holmes v Griffith
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1# Chito throws a series of punches but Castelo avoids them all with ease. Castelo with the counter takedown but Chito avoids it easily. Chito swinging wildly here.
Castelo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Castelo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD# Chito fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Castelo to the ground. Chito is now in Castelo's guard. Chito throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Chito trying to control but Castelo is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chito lands a couple of digs. Chito postures up in Castelo's guard and throws a big left but Castelo blocks it. Castelo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chito. #T1# Castelo trying to keep a closed guard but Chito is proving a slippery customer.
Castelo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Chito would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Castelo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chito tries to stand but Castelo is controlling from the bottom. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chito accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Castelo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Chito throws an elbow that misses. Castelo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chito's guard. Nice move by Castelo!#REVB##T2# Chito trying to control the position.
Castelo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Chito seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Chito keeping moving, preventing Castelo from controlling successfully. Castelo sitting in guard here, content to control. Chito working a defensive guard but Castelo passes into half guard.
#T3# Castelo is trying to control. Chito wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2# Castelo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chito defends it well. Castelo sitting and controlling from the half guard. Castelo throws a strike but Chito avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Castelo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Castelo throwing strikes from guard but Chito blocks nicely. Chito working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Castelo. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Castelo with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB# Chito looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Castelo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Castelo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Castelo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Chito uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Castelo has time to react. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Chito misses with an uppercut. Castelo saw that one coming. Chito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castelo was well out of range. Poor timing from Chito. Sloppy strikes from Chito. Those never looked like landing. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Chito dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Chito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castelo.
Castelo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chito defends it well. Castelo moves away from the strike by Chito. Castelo with the counter takedown but Chito avoids it easily. Chito with a nice cross. Alex Chito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Castelo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castelo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chito defends it well. Castelo walks into a left hand. Castelo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Chito throws a right hand that Castelo ducks under and follows up with a left that Castelo also avoids with ease. Chito lands a jab. Castelo swats away the attempt to clinch by Chito. Castelo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chito defends it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chito throws a solid leg kick but Castelo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chito. Castelo with the counter takedown but Chito avoids it easily. Chito swings for the body but Castelo moves out of range.
Chito lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Castelo circles away quickly and effectively.#T1# Chito tries to bum rush Castelo with a series of wild strikes but Castelo uses good footwork to avoid the assault. No luck with that takedown attempt from Castelo. Chito went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Chito's jab looks to have found its range, popping Castelo under the eye. Chito throws a nice looking combination but Castelo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Castelo takes one to the chin there. Chito throws a right hand that Castelo ducks under and follows up with a left that Castelo also avoids with ease. Chito throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Castelo on the side of the head. Chito looks to throw the jab but Castelo is out of range. Castelo with the counter takedown but Chito avoids it easily. Alex Chito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The fighters circling - Chito throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2##TD2# Chito tries to sprawl but Castelo drives through with a takedown into half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chito trying to control here.
#SUB2# Castelo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chito is just riding it out for now. Castelo eventually gives up the hold. Claudio Castelo has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2# Castelo is looking for a kimura here.
Chito manages to get to full guard.
#T3# Castelo tries to free his leg and advance position but Chito is retaining full guard. Chito tries to land a sweep but no joy. Chito is trying to keep Castelo in close.
#SUB2# Castelo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chito looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chito looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chito! #REVR# Chito tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB# Chito thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4##SUB# Chito is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Castelo has escaped the position, nice work there. Chito tries to score with some ground and pound. Castelo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Chito tries to score with some ground and pound. Castelo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Castelo defending against the ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Chito cracks Castelo with an elbow. That is naaassty. Castelo is looking for a sweep. Castelo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Chito dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Chito misses with a low kick.
Castelo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chito. Chito falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2# and Castelo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chito manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Castelo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Castelo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chito is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. A head punch on the inside from Chito fails to land. Chito looking to slow down the pace here. Chito trying to control the position but instead, Castelo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chito into the cage. Chito misses with some punches.
#T1# Castelo has Chito pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chito manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD# Chito pulls guard effortlessly. Chito wants to stand but Castelo is controlling the position. Castelo stands and throws Chito's legs to the side, diving into side control. Chito tries to buck Castelo off but Castelo is having none of it. Chito is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Claudio Castelo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Castelo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Chito sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2# Castelo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Castelo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Castelo throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2# Castelo trying to control the position but Chito is working away. #SUB2# Castelo is trying to get an arm triangle but Chito is defending well. Castelo misses with the ground and pound. Chito is pushing Castelo's head away, looking to escape. Castelo manages to hold on to the position though. Chito has one of Castelo's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#SUB2# Castelo is trying to get an arm triangle but Chito is defending well. #T3##SUB2# Castelo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chito rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Castelo's guard! Nice work there by Chito! #SUB2# Castelo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Chito throws a big right hand that misses. Chito loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Chito has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Chito landing some decent shots from guard. #T4# Chito makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Chito throws a big elbow that misses. Castelo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Chito throws a strike but Castelo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Castelo stops Chito from standing up. Castelo throwing strikes from guard but Chito blocks nicely. Alex Chito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Castelo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Castelo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alex Chito. Well Chito has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Chito! Alex Chito decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
RMMA 2 - Yurchon v Mclovin
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1# Martinez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. A punch combination from Dennie misses. Dennie shoots in for a takedown but Martinez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD# Martinez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB# Martinez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Dennie is pushing Martinez's head away, looking to escape. Martinez manages to hold on to the position though. Martinez lands a few punches from side control. Dennie is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Martinez asserts his dominance and retains side control. Martinez looks up at the clock and then as Dennie takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Martinez smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#ROC#Dennie is rocked! Martinez advances nicely into full mount. Dennie is still in real trouble! Can Martinez finish him? This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB# Martinez looking for a guillotine from mount but Dennie is having none of it. Dennie seems to have recovered his senses. Martinez postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Dennie bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Martinez and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Estevan Martinez! During a confident post fight interview, Estevan Martinez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RMMA 2 - Yurchon v Mclovin
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1# Charelston misses with a straight right. Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Charelston on the side of the head. Charelston closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Diaz with a hook. Charelston on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL# Diaz rushes Charelston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Diaz lands with a short shot to the head. A short uppercut from Diaz. Diaz lands with a right to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A head punch on the inside from Charelston fails to land. A short left from Diaz. A shot in the inside from Diaz. #BC# Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Charelston moves into the clinch. Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Charelston controls his hands.
Charelston throws an elbow that misses.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside. Charelston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Diaz lands with a short shot to the head. #T1# Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Diaz lands with a left to the head. A body shot lands from Diaz.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Charelston. A right handed body shot lands from Diaz.
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diaz. A short body shot lands from Diaz as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Diaz. Nice body punch from Diaz - that landed with a thud.
Charelston is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Charelston throws an elbow that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Diaz.
#TD2# Charelston gets control of Diaz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Charelston will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Diaz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Charelston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2# Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Charelston swivels though and keeps the full guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Charelston can do anything to dispel that myth. Charelston wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment. Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Charelston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Charelston throws a big elbow that misses. Charelston throws a big elbow that misses. Diaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Charelston on the ground. Charelston is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control. Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3# Charelston scoring with punches to the head and body. Diaz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Charelston sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diaz's guard. Diaz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
Charelston lands strikes from half guard. Charelston not landing any meaningful shots this time. Charelston thows a huge punch but Diaz dodges it nicely.
#T4# Charelston missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Diaz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Diaz works Charelston's body with a nice hook.#CL# Diaz closes the distance and pushes Charelston back into the cage. Charelston is trying to pull guard but Diaz has him pressed against the cage. Charelston has Diaz pressed against the cage.
#BC# Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Charelston misses. Diaz is looking to counter punch. Diaz connects with the punch. Diaz digs a good hook to Charelston's body.
Diaz lands a jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL# Charelston gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch. Diaz is leaning against Charelston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Charelston tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diaz avoids it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Diaz dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2# Charelston moves into the clinch successfully.
Charelston throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC# Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Charelston stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Charelston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL# Diaz takes the fight into the clinch. Charelston pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Charelston is looking to break free of the clinch but Diaz has double underhooks. Charelston blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut. Diaz scores with a shoulder strike. A head punch blocked on the inside by Charelston. Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Charelston backwards. Charelston looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC# Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Charelston ducks right into an uppercut from Diaz. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Diaz scores with the left hand. Charelston knows he should have avoided that one. Diaz lands a right hook to the body.
#CL2# Charelston has managed to clinch.
#T1# Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Charelston backwards. Diaz pushes Charelston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Diaz scores with a shoulder strike. Diaz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Diaz. Diaz takes a shot to the head. Charelston is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC# Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jab by Diaz. Charelston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# Diaz takes the fight into the clinch. Miguel Diaz has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC# Diaz breaks the clinch.
Diaz slips under a jab.#CL# Diaz has Charelston up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz lands a right hand. A short right from Diaz. #T2# Charelston looks to throw an elbow but misses. Charelston wants to stall.
Charelston throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz. Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC# Diaz breaks the clinch.
Charelston catches Diaz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Charelston misses with a low kick.
Charelston takes a shot right to the bread basket. Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Charelston. Charelston misses the jab. The fighters circle momentarily. Diaz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Charelston throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot. Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Charelston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL# Charelston gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch. Charelston changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diaz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Diaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3##CL# Diaz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Charelston, pushing him back against the cage. Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Diaz lands a hook to the side of the head. Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Diaz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Charelston backwards. A short right from Diaz. Diaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Charelston backwards. Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diaz. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Charelston wants to break free but Diaz has control.
Charelston misses with a body punch.
Diaz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Charelston. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz. Charelston lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diaz. Diaz is leaning against Charelston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4# Charelston throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diaz digs a right hand underneath Charelston's ribcage. Charelston let out a lung full of air as it connected. Charelston has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC# Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Charelston has managed to clinch.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Charelston, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Diaz. Diaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Charelston backwards. A right hook to the body lands for Diaz.
Charelston is breathing heavily. Diaz lands with a light punch inside. Diaz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Charelston's head. Charelston throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Charelston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Diaz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Charelston is rocked! Diaz is working Charelston over against the cage. Charelston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow. Diaz lands with a light punch inside. Charelston is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him? A shot in the inside from Diaz. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Diaz dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Good work by Diaz as he checks the leg kick. Charelston seems to have recovered his senses.#CL# Diaz moves into the clinch. Diaz lands with a light punch inside. Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Charelston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Charelston just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diaz's brow. Charelston is trying to drag Diaz to the mat but Diaz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Diaz lands with a left to the head. Charelston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Diaz pushes Charelston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Diaz lands a nice shot to the body. Charelston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
Diaz pushes Charelston against the cage. Diaz is working some dirty boxing. Diaz pushes off with a quick right hook! Charelston goes down! Charelston tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Diaz moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Diaz! After winning the bout, Miguel Diaz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2025 |
#R1# Chito misses with a takedown and Chito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Chito throws a series of strikes that have Stumps backpedaling.
Stumps defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chito. As Chito backs off Stumps throws a huge counter combo but Chito manages to avoid it all. Chito with the inside leg kick. Stumps connects with a crisp jab. Alex Chito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chito stuffs the takedown. Chito with a nice cross. Stumps shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chito as he avoids it easily. #TD# Chito fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stumps sprawls well initially but Chito persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Chito thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Stumps makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stumps. Stumps looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chito is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB2# Stumps is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stumps has Chito pulled in close to control his posture. Chito controls from within his opponent's guard. Stumps not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chito tries to free his leg and advance position but Stumps is retaining full guard. Chito trying to control but Stumps is working from the bottom. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Sloppy strikes from Stumps. Those never looked like landing. Chito throws a series of strikes that have Stumps backpedaling.
Chito lands with a hook. Stumps tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL# Chito closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD# Chito is trying to trip Stumps. He has hold of a leg but Stumps is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Chito persists though and gets the takedown into guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stumps can do anything to dispel that myth. Stumps has a closed guard, preventing Chito from standing up. Chito postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB# Chito drops back looking for a leg! Stumps is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stumps manages to kick Chito off! Chito jumps back into Stumps's guard. Chito working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3# Chito is stalling in the full guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Chito loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Stumps really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chito. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Chito connects with a couple of short punches. Chito scoring with some ground and pound. Chito trying to control but Stumps is working from the bottom. Chito forces his way into half guard. Chito working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB# Chito is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stumps defends it well. #T4# Stumps keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Chito lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Chito looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SU# Chito decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2# Stumps shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chito napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chito throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Stumps looks winded! 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! Stumps gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily letting Chito counter with a right hand. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Chito dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Chito lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stumps circles away quickly and effectively.#TD# Chito drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chito is putting a hurting on Stumps here, landing some big shots from side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Chito tries to move to mount but Stumps blocks the move with his legs. #SU# Chito decides to stand back up. Stumps doesn't succeed with the takedown and Stumps takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice shot by Chito.#TD# Chito darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Stumps is breathing heavily. 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!#SU# Chito gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T1# Stumps keeps Chito at a distance using the push kick. Chito shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stumps as he jumps to the side. Alex Chito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Chito dodges the punch combination from Stumps.
Chito tries to bum rush Stumps with a series of wild strikes but Stumps uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL# Chito closes the distance and clinches. Chito tries to break the clinch but Stumps is controlling the position. Chito leaning against his opponent.
Stumps tries to pull guard but Chito holds him up against the cage and eventually Stumps drops back down to his feet.
Chito lands with a short shot to the head. #T2##BC# Chito manages to break the clinch.
#TD2# Stumps fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chito sprawls well initially but Stumps persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Chito is trying to escape back to his feet but Stumps uses the scramble to pass into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action! Chito is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Chito works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB# Chito has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Stumps should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Chito has tightened it up now! Stumps should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alex Chito! After the fight, Alex Chito was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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