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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Grappling Hype -15-
Date: May 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 60 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 1 losses; Christine St. Georges!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
St. Georges shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Sulvar counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for St. Georges! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sulvar (4) vs (0) St. Georges
We've been hearing good reports from Sulvar's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sulvar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Sulvar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
St. Georges is trying to get back to half guard.
St. Georges can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Sulvar tries for a kimura but St. Georges is defending well.
St. Georges is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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.#SUB#
Sulvar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. St. Georges knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
St. Georges is not content to let Sulvar control the position. #T1#
St. Georges tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sulvar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Sulvar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. St. Georges knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sulvar is looking to take a break and control but St. Georges is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Sulvar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by St. Georges, who protects the arm well.
Who's going to make the next move?
St. Georges manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sulvar's best efforts.#T2##SUB#
Sulvar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, St. Georges has managed to free his arm - good work.
St. Georges is trying to maintain the position but Sulvar is very close to passing his half guard.
St. Georges is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Sulvar wants to work for an arm triangle but St. Georges is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
St. Georges wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Sulvar seems to be working for a kimura but St. Georges defends the submission attempt.
St. Georges trying to control but Sulvar postures up.
St. Georges tries to get to full guard but Sulvar has control of the leg. #T3##SUB#
Sulvar wants to work for an arm triangle but St. Georges is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
St. Georges is looking for a sweep. Sulvar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Sulvar is looking for a kimura but St. Georges is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sulvar to get the leverage.
St. Georges is pressing down on Sulvar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
St. Georges keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
St. Georges working a defensive guard here.
St. Georges has his hands on Sulvar's head, controlling the position.
Sulvar won't allow St. Georges to sweep him here.
St. Georges lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (4) vs (2) St. Georges
Sulvar is controlling St. Georges's posture.#T4#
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing St. Georges from controlling successfully.
St. Georges sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sulvar pulls St. Georges in to control the position.
St. Georges wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Sulvar has his hands on St. Georges's head, controlling the position. #T5#
Sulvar keeping full guard, as St. Georges tries to pass.
Sulvar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing St. Georges from controlling successfully.
Sulvar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sulvar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sulvar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sulvar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as St. Georges controls the pace.
It looks like St. Georges might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T6#
Sulvar has control of St. Georges's left arm, preventing St. Georges from doing any damage.
St. Georges won't allow Sulvar to sweep him here.
St. Georges trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sulvar is trying to control the position but St. Georges postures up.
St. Georges stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
St. Georges is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sulvar pulls St. Georges in to control the position. #T7#
St. Georges trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Sulvar controlling St. Georges's posture.
St. Georges pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulvar is keeping the position for now.
St. Georges is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sulvar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T8#
St. Georges wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.
St. Georges wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
St. Georges is fighting to break Sulvar's control of his arms but Sulvar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
St. Georges stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sulvar is trying to control the position but St. Georges postures up.
Sulvar controlling the position.#T9#
Sulvar is trying to control the position but St. Georges postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sulvar holds on and takes a little breather.
Sulvar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing St. Georges from controlling successfully.
St. Georges is fighting to break Sulvar's control of his arms but Sulvar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sulvar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
St. Georges being controlled here momentarily. #T10#
St. Georges wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.
Sulvar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sulvar keeping full guard, as St. Georges tries to pass.
Sulvar being controlled here, momentarily.
Sulvar is pulling down on St. Georges's head. It's preventing any offense from St. Georges, at least for the moment.#T11#
St. Georges trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sulvar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing St. Georges from controlling successfully.
St. Georges seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing St. Georges from controlling successfully.
Sulvar working a defensive guard but St. Georges passes into half guard.
Sulvar is trying to get back to full guard.
St. Georges takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T12#
Sulvar wants to control but St. Georges is keeping busy.
Sulvar is controlling St. Georges's trapped leg to prevent St. Georges from advancing to side control.
Sulvar is trying to control but can't.
St. Georges controlling the action here.
St. Georges seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sulvar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
St. Georges not doing much here.
Sulvar trying to hold on to St. Georges's head to control him but St. Georges postures up.
St. Georges keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
St. Georges is pressing down on Sulvar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sulvar is holding on for now.
St. Georges trying to control the action but Sulvar is working from the bottom. #T13#
Sulvar is trying is best to control the position here.
Sulvar wants to control but St. Georges is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sulvar wants to get back to full guard.
Sulvar trying to control from the bottom.
St. Georges trying to control from half guard but Sulvar is working away.
Sulvar keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sulvar tries to roll over but St. Georges keeps him under control.
Sulvar trying to control from the bottom.
#T14#
St. Georges looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
St. Georges trying to control from half guard but Sulvar is working away.
Sulvar is trying is best to control the position here.
Sulvar trying to control here.
St. Georges slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St. Georges prevents Sulvar from improving his position.
St. Georges performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Tres Sulvar 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:
SMASH: Guru vs Sitsongrit
Date: May 03, 2025 |
#R1#
Jernit stuffs the takedown attempt from Momoji. Momoji gets slowly back to his feet.
Momoji fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jernit on the side of the head.
Momoji slips under a jab.
Momoji takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Momoji misses with a leg kick.
Jernit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jernit has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jernit moves away from the strike by Momoji.
Jernit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Momoji misses with a takedown attempt - Jernit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Momoji throws a poor cross that misses
and Jernit counters with a left and a right that stings Momoji.
We've been hearing reports that Momoji has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momoji blocks a jab.
Momoji slips under a jab.
Momoji does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Despite the aggression on Jernit's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jernit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Momoji moves away.
Momoji looks for a takedown but Jernit sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taromaru Momoji. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Momoji swings for the body but Jernit moves out of range.
A slow jab from Momoji misses its intended target.
Momoji misses with a right hand
and Jernit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Momoji throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jernit counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Momoji misses.
Momoji throws a looping overhand right but Jernit ducks down to avoid it.
Jernit loads up on a big right hand but Momoji slips the punch.
Momoji appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jernit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Momoji.
Momoji looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jernit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jernit wants it to stay on the feet.
Jernit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Momoji.
Taromaru Momoji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jernit sizes up Momoji with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jernit lunges at Momoji with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Momoji's hand.
Momoji tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jernit was well out of range. Poor timing from Momoji.
A little jabbing left from Jernit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Momoji shoots in and gets a takedown into Jernit's guard.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Momoji accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Momoji works over Jernit with some ground and pound from guard.
Jernit wants to sweep here but Momoji controlling him for the moment.
Jernit managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Momoji trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Momoji trying to control the position from guard on top but Jernit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jernit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Momoji stopping the sweep attempt from Jernit.
Jernit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Momoji accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jernit has Momoji pulled in close to control his posture.
Momoji scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Momoji is working Jernit over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Momoji connects with a couple of short punches.
Momoji loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Momoji missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Momoji is fighting to break Jernit's control of his arms but Jernit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Momoji trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jernit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jernit pulls Momoji in to control the position. #T4#
Momoji postures up.
Momoji with a nice head shot there.
Momoji 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.
Jernit controlling the position.
Momoji distracts Jernit with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Momoji scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Momoji passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jernit managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Momoji.
Jernit struggling a bit here.
Momoji trying to control the action but Jernit is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taromaru Momoji dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Momoji does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jernit blocks a jab.
Jernit throws a shot from downtown. Momoji moves away and avoids it.
Momoji throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jernit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jernit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Momoji sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jernit lands with a straight right. Momoji didn't see that one coming.
Momoji moves out of range as Jernit strikes.
Momoji's corner calls for a 1-2. Momoji obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good work by Jernit as he checks the leg kick.#TD#
Momoji manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jernit on his heels. He'll look to pass Jernit's guard now, I'm sure.
Momoji lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jernit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Momoji wants to pass the guard but Jernit is keeping the position.
Momoji is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Jernit is pulling down on Momoji's head to control his posture.
Momoji won't allow Jernit to sweep him here.
Momoji working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Momoji working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Momoji throws a big elbow that misses.
Jernit controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Momoji's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Momoji wants to control from the top but Jernit keeps moving.
Jernit seems keen to control Momoji's posture.
Momoji stands up over Jernit, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Momoji trying to control the position from guard on top but Jernit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jernit trying to control the position.
#T2#
Jernit is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Momoji postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jernit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Momoji manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Jernit postures up.
Jernit slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jernit stopping the sweep attempt from Momoji.
Momoji has Jernit pulled in close to control his posture.
Jernit stays in close to Momoji's body and controls the position. #T3#
Jernit's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jernit wants to control from the top but Momoji keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Momoji is controlling Jernit's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Momoji throws a leg kick
and Jernit counters with a nice uppercut.
Momoji shoots in looking for a takedown. Jernit tries to sprawl out of it but Momoji keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jernit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Momoji lands with a cross. #T4#
Jernit scores with a hook to the body. Momoji takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Momoji swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Momoji misses the target.
Momoji misses with a hook.
Jernit slips a jab from Momoji.
Jernit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Momoji misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jernit! But no joy.
Jernit swings for the body but Momoji moves out of range.
Momoji is looking to counter punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Momoji.
Momoji digs a good body shot into Jernit's ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Momoji stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jernit.
Jernit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Momoji fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Momoji swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jernit tries a quick counter leg kick but Momoji is wise to it.
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 Taromaru Momoji will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Momoji tries for a takedown but Jernit circles away easily
and Jernit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jernit defending well as Momoji loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick from Jernit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jernit scoring well with a low kick there.
Jernit slips under a jab.
Jernit throws out a counter right but Momoji avoids it with no problem.
Momoji throws out a loose jab but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jernit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Momoji fails with the takedown.
Jernit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Momoji.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momoji on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Momoji takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jernit throws an overhand right that lands on Momoji's shoulder, as Momoji tries to avoid the shot.
Jernit misses the shot to the body.
Momoji jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Momoji takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Momoji swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Jernit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Momoji throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Jernit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Momoji looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taromaru Momoji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Momoji throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Momoji scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Jernit.
Jernit misses with a hook.
Momoji throws a big shot that misses.
Jernit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A clash of legs there as Jernit blocks the low kick.
Momoji shoots in but Jernit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like Jernit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
A good leg kick by Jernit.
Momoji shoots in looking for a takedown but Jernit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Momoji's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Momoji throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jernit counters with a straight right hand.
Momoji throws an off balance right hand
and Jernit counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Momoji throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunt Jernit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Momoji throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jernit counters with a good, hard body kick but Momoji shrugs it off.
Jernit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Momoji looks to land a left hand but Jernit moved out of range nicely.
Momoji misses with a straight right.
Jernit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Momoji uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jernit.
Momoji throws a big shot that misses.
No luck for Momoji with that takedown attempt.
Jernit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jernit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Momoji misses with a body shot.
Jernit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Momoji throws a lazy uppercut
and Jernit counters with a nice body shot.
Jernit misses with an uppercut.
Momoji takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Momoji takes a jab right on the kisser.
Momoji throws an overhand right that lands on Jernit's shoulder, as Jernit tries to avoid the shot.
Jernit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jernit missing with a left hand there. Momoji was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Momoji appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Momoji throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jernit throws out a counter right but Momoji avoids it with no problem.
Momoji with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jernit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Momoji moves away from the strike by Jernit.
Momoji lunges at Jernit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jernit's hand.
Jernit checks a low kick from Momoji.
Jernit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Momoji misses with a wild body shot.
Gunt Jernit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Momoji catches Jernit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD#
Momoji gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jernit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Momoji is working away from the top position though.
Jernit is looking to improve his position.
Jernit keeping hold of Momoji's head, controlling as best he can.
Jernit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Momoji's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Momoji's back!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Jernit is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jernit has good solid back control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunt Jernit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Momoji 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taromaru Momoji!
A very excited looking Taromaru Momoji made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SMASH: Guru vs Sitsongrit
Date: May 03, 2025 |
#R1#
Hiro moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Handler finds it's way through Hiro's defenses.
Hiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Handler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hiro tries to avoid it but Handler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hiro to the ground. Hiro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Handler digs a good body shot into Hiro's ribs.
Hiro throws a low kick but Handler moves out of range easily.
Handler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT2#It looks like Kuromiya Hiro has been cut.
Handler swinging wildly here.
Hiro misses with a straight right.
Handler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hiro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Handler has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Handler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Handler misses its intended target.
Handler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hiro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Handler scrambles back to his feet.
Hiro connects with a solid leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Handler tries to keep at a distance but Hiro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Handler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hiro misses with a punch to the body.
Handler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hiro's defenses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hiro. #T1#
Hiro gets through Handler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Hiro.
A head punch on the inside from Hiro fails to land.
Hiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Hiro breaks from the clinch.
Jab by Hiro.
Hiro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Handler missing with a left hand there. Hiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hiro throws a big counter combination but Handler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Handler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Handler misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hiro.
Handler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hiro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Hiro misses its intended target. #CL2#
Handler has managed to clinch.
Handler looking for a takedown.
Hiro avoids the elbow strike from Handler, against the cage.
Handler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hiro pushes Handler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Handler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hiro backwards.
Hiro scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Hiro can't find room to land a body shot as Handler controls the action.
Handler throws a head punch that misses.
Hiro gets underhooks to prevent Handler's takedown attempt.
Kuromiya Hiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Handler.
Hiro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short uppercut from Handler.
Hiro blocks a body shot from Handler.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hiro.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hiro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hiro is working Handler over against the cage.
Hiro can't find room to land a body shot as Handler controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hiro.
Hiro prevents a body shot from Handler.
A right handed body shot lands from Hiro.
Hiro tries a body shot but Handler blocks it.
Handler misses with some punches.
#BC#
Hiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hiro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Handler is able to avoid easily.
Handler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hiro works the jab nicely.
Hiro tries to clinch but Handler is having none of it. #T3#
Handler throws a leg kick but Hiro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Handler throws an off balance right hand
and Hiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Handler coming out on top.
Handler throws a hook but Hiro avoids it easily.
Jacob Handler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hiro connects with a crisp jab.
Handler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hiro.
Handler is looking for the big counter here.
Hiro throws a hook but Handler avoids it easily.
Handler punishes Hiro's body with a nice straight punch.
Hiro connects with an inside leg kick.
Handler throws a hook but Hiro blocks it.
Handler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hiro scores with a hook to the body. Handler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Hiro.
A nice leg kick from Hiro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Handler lands with a right hand.
Hiro throws a push kick but Handler slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
Handler closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hiro did well to prevent Handler getting side control.#ES#
Hiro has one foot on Handler's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T4#
Handler throws a hook but Hiro avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice body punch from Hiro.
Handler misses the jab.
As Handler looks to move away, Hiro throws a big counter combo but Handler just gets out of the way.
Handler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hiro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Handler digs a good body shot into Hiro's ribs.
Handler throws a lazy right hand but Hiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Handler throws out a loose jab but Hiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hiro lands a leg kick that knocks Handler off balance momentarily.
Hiro lands with a straight right. Handler didn't see that one coming.
Hiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Handler.
Hiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Handler.
Handler misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Handler lands a jab.
Hiro tries to clinch up but Handler circles away and keeps his distance.
Handler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handler.
Hiro tries to clinch but Handler moves out of range.
Hiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Handler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kuromiya Hiro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kuromiya Hiro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hiro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hiro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hiro throws a leg kick which misses Handler's front leg but catches the back leg as Handler tries to avoid it.
Hiro lands a really nice looking cross but Handler seems unphased.
Handler throws a sloppy body shot
and Hiro counters with a one-two to the body.
Hiro connects with a single shot there.
Hiro tries to clinch up but Handler circles away and keeps his distance.
Handler lands with a straight right. Hiro didn't see that one coming.
Handler misses with an uppercut. Hiro saw that one coming.
Handler swings for the body but Hiro moves out of range.
Handler misses with a hook.
Handler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handler throws a hook to the side of Hiro's head but Hiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Handler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hiro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Handler misses the jab.
Hiro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Handler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hiro.
Hiro thuds his shin into the meat of Handler's side.
Hiro misses with a double jab.
A left and a right from Handler both land. Nice combination. #T1#
Hiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hiro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Handler finds it's way round the side to connect with Hiro's head.
Kuromiya Hiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hiro throws a hook to the side of Handler's head but Handler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Hiro has managed to clinch.
Hiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Handler scores with a shoulder strike.
Handler lands an elbow just above Hiro 's eye. #CUT2#Kuromiya Hiro's cut is getting worse.
Hiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Handler's elbow. #BC#
Hiro breaks the clinch.
Hiro looks to land a right hand but Handler moved out of range.
Handler throws out a counter right but Hiro avoids it with no problem.
Hiro avoids the body shot from Handler.
Hiro is looking to counter punch.
Handler misses the jab.
Hiro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Handler takes one to the chin there.
Handler lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Handler misses with a hook.
A jab from Handler misses.
Handler shoots for a double leg takedown but Hiro sprawls well. He's pushed Handler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hiro stuns Handler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hiro thumps Handler with a low kick.#T2#
Hiro walks into a left hand. #CUT2#Kuromiya Hiro's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Handler slips a jab and a cross from Hiro.
Handler misses with a hook
and Handler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Handler misses the target.
Hiro tried to counter with a leg kick but Handler avoided it.
Hiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Handler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hiro.
Hiro throws a jab when Handler was well out of range.
Handler throws a shot to the body.
Handler looks to land a right hand but Hiro moved out of range.
Hiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from Handler misses. #CL#
Handler tries to keep at a distance but Hiro has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Handler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hiro's brow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Handler.
Hiro prevents a body shot from Handler. #BC#
Hiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hiro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kuromiya Hiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Hiro takes one to the side of the head.
#T3#
Handler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Hiro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Handler, pushing him back against the cage.
Handler misses with a knee strike.
Handler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hiro stops a takedown attempt from Handler.
Handler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Handler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Handler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kuromiya Hiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Handler.
Hiro misses with a punch to the body.
Kuromiya Hiro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hiro.
Hiro blocks an uppercut.
Hiro can't find room to land a body shot as Handler controls the action.
Handler misses with an elbow over the top.
Hiro scores with a hook to the body.
Handler prevents a body shot from Hiro.
Hiro pushes Handler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Handler.
Hiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Handler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Handler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hiro avoids a wild elbow strike from Handler.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hiro misses with some punches.
Hiro lands an uppercut.
Hiro blocking some punches.
Hiro tries to work over Handler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Handler misses with a punch on the inside.
Hiro tries a body shot but Handler blocks it.
Hiro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Handler backwards.
Handler throws an elbow but it misses.
Handler pushes Hiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hiro blocks an elbow strike from Handler.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hiro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Handler.
A left hand lands to the body for Hiro.
Hiro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Handler backwards.
Handler wants a takedown.
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 Kuromiya Hiro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kuromiya Hiro's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hiro with the inside leg kick.
Handler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Handler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hiro moves out of range of the leg kick from Handler.
Handler throws a lazy uppercut
and Hiro counters with a leg kick.
Handler misses the shot to the body.
Handler throws a hook to the side of Hiro's head but Hiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Handler ducks right into an uppercut from Hiro. #TD2#
Handler shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Handler showed some decent athleticism there.
Hiro wants to get back to his feet.
Handler works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handler controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Handler won't let Hiro get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jacob Handler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Handler content just to control the position here.
Handler looking to control but Hiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hiro really wants to buck Handler off and get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Handler jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hiro manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hiro is pushing Handler's head away, looking to escape. Handler manages to hold on to the position though.
Hiro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hiro tries to get out of the position.
Handler looks up at the clock and then as Hiro takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Handler smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hiro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Handler on the ground.#T2#
Hiro bucks up and tries to throw Handler off but instead Handler has got his back!
Hiro is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Handler lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Hiro hold on?!
Handler controls the position.
Handler trying to control momentarily.
Handler landing with strikes.
Handler controls the action.#SUB2#
Handler is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hiro knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hiro for a finish.
Hiro is trying to get back to his feet but Handler has full control of the position and if anything, Hiro has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jacob Handler has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Hiro prevents Handler from getting a body triangle.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Hiro is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Handler looking for the choke but no joy.
Good control from Handler.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Handler. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
#T4#
Hiro wants to get back to his feet.
Handler struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Handler is persistently looking for the submission but Hiro is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Handler working for a choke but Hiro is defending well.
Hiro wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Handler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hiro 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
SYN 1164 Fedetenko vs Nightmar
Date: May 03, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Reepo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
River prevents a body shot from Reepo.
Reepo tries to stall but River uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River .
River effectively controlling the action here.
River lands a hook that snaps the head of Reepo backwards.
River stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reepo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reepo tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Reepo misses with a hook to the ribs.
River works on Reepo's body with a couple of short punches.
Reepo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reepo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reepo blocks a body shot from River .
Reepo lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Reepo.
A short right from River .
Reepo misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reepo working aggressively here.
River lands an uppercut.
River is trying to pull guard but Reepo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reepo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
River tries to work over Reepo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reepo after a bit of a struggle.
River is trying to stall.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Reepo controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Reepo fails to land.
Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud.
Reepo tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Reepo lands with a short shot to the head.
River prevents a body shot from Reepo.
A short right from River on the inside.
I was talking to Reepo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reepo scores with a shoulder strike.
Reepo prevents a body shot from River .
A right hand to the body from Reepo.
A right hand to the body from River .
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reepo lands a right hand.
Reepo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reepo's elbow.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reepo.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reepo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reepo has River pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River .
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River controlling the action here for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Reepo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
River lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB2#
River is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reepo is just riding it out for now. River eventually gives up the hold.
Reepo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. River is working away from the top position though.#T3#
River takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
River with the ground and pound but Reepo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
River lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells River 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
River landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Reepo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
River postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
River has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Reepo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and River defends well.
River with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4##SUB#
Reepo looking for a guillotine here but River defends easily.
River is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Reepo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! River has picked Reepo up and slammed him! Reepo can't keep hold of the triangle and River manages to pass to side control!
River is looking to take a break and control but Reepo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reepo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James River dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Reepo tries to clinch there but River circles away.
Reepo throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reepo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
River misses with a looping right.
Reepo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reepo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reepo throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
River misses with a series of wild punches.
Reepo is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Reepo moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Reepo manages to break the clinch.
River has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Reepo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Reepo misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and River counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by River .
Reepo keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
River works over Reepo with some ground and pound from guard.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Reepo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Reepo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. River doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. River manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
River is working Reepo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Reepo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
River postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
River wants to control from the top but Reepo keeps moving.
Reepo controls River momentarily but River frees himself.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Reepo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Reepo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! River escapes and throws Reepo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Reepo sneaks back into half guard.
Nice strikes from River there.
River perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
River has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River scoring with strikes but Reepo is staying in there. #T3#
Reepo tries to reverse the position but River maintains control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, River cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
James River has got the better of the ground game so far.
River controlling the position easily from mount.
River pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
River landing punches.
River connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Reepo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
River is pressing down on Reepo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reepo is holding on for now.
River trying to control from Reepo's half guard. Reepo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Reepo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4##SUB#
Reepo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. River gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reepo is trying to control the position but River postures up.
River trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
River scoring with some ground and pound.
River stands up over Reepo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Reepo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
River is in close to Reepo's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Reepo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Reepo working for submissions but it's allowed River to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
River swings for the body but Reepo moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reepo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
River throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reepo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River misses with a jab to the body
and Reepo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
River changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reepo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
River working away.
A lull in the action here as River stalls from top position.
Reepo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked River off and has taken his back!
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
River trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Reepo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. River knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften River for a finish. #SUB#
Reepo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T1##SUB#
Reepo tightening his grip on River , looking for the choke.
River trying to control the position but Reepo manages to sink in the hooks.
Jay Reepo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Reepo working for a choke but River is defending well.
Reepo keeps control of the position as River tries to break free.
River trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
River breaks Reepo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Reepo looking for subs off his back but River has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T3#
Reepo is looking to improve his position.
Reepo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
River lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells River 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
River working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Reepo working for a triangle but River defends it easily.
River passes Reepo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Reepo wants to improve his position but River is controlling well.
River lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
River lands strikes from half guard.
River is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
River winds up and cracks Reepo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
River lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
James River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got River winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James River !
James River 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:
H.O.P #1
Date: Apr 30, 2025 |
#R1#
Lemaigre throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Lemaigre misses its intended target.
Lemaigre dodges the punch combination from King.
King throws a sloppy body shot
and Lemaigre counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Cai King has been cut.
King ducks under a wild hook from Lemaigre.#KD#
King sends Lemaigre crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! King is motioning to the referee to let Lemaigre up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#It looks like Gabriel Lemaigre has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lemaigre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King knocks out Lemaigre with a massive right hand! The ref tackles King before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. King picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cai King!
During a confident post fight interview, Cai King thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SMASH: Zahedi vs MacLeod
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Bakarow closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Bakarow keeps moving and retains side control.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Bakarow is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bakarow's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakarow tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lee controls his leg. #SUB2#
Bakarow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lee wants to control but Bakarow is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lee is looking for a sweep. Bakarow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee wants to improve his position but Bakarow is controlling well.
Bakarow tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Lee controlling the position for now.
Bakarow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Bakarow wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.
Lee manages to get to full guard.
Lee pulls Bakarow in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bakarow landing some decent shots from guard.
Bakarow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee is pulling down on Bakarow's head. It's preventing any offense from Bakarow, at least for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bakarow postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.
Bakarow would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Bakarow moves into the clinch successfully.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Bakarow tries to pull guard but Lee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Bakarow is trying to stall.
Bakarow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Lee lands a right hand.
Lee lands a body shot.
Lee pushes Bakarow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Bakarow controls his hands.
Bakarow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Bakarow fails to pull guard.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bakarow backwards.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bakarows head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Lee on the inside. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakarow is trying to pull guard but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
McGregor Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Bakarow.
Bakarow can't break the clinch.
Bakarow is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lee is defending well.
Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bakarow backwards. #ROC#Bakarow is rocked!
Bakarow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Bakarow jumps into guard, dragging Lee to the mat.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bakarow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee pushing down on Bakarow's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lee moves into full mount! Bakarow won't be happy about that!
Lee content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
McGregor Lee dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Bakarow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bakarow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bakarow.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bakarow can do to turn this around?
Bakarow tries to pull guard but Lee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bakarow tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lee manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee keeps control of Bakarow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Bakarow controls his hands.
Lee tries to work over Bakarow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Lee lands a body shot in the clinch.
I was talking to Lee's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bakarow is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Lee lands a body punch.
McGregor Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lee is leaning against Bakarow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee presses Bakarow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bakarow backwards.
Nice body punch from Lee - that landed with a thud.
Lee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lee gets through Bakarow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bakarow is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Lee dips a shoulder and cracks Bakarow with a mighty uppercut! Bakarow falls back against the cage and Lee unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bakarow is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Lee screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). McGregor Lee! |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -14-
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ken FrownFelter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Christine St. Georges!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for FrownFelter with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
St. Georges shoots in and gets a takedown into FrownFelter's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: FrownFelter (0) vs (2) St. Georges#SUB#
FrownFelter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
St. Georges controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
FrownFelter has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. St. Georges is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for FrownFelter. Score +3 for passing guard: FrownFelter (0) vs (5) St. Georges
St. Georges controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FrownFelter is looking for a sweep.
FrownFelter trying his best to control but St. Georges has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: FrownFelter (0) vs (7) St. Georges
St. Georges sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
FrownFelter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1#
FrownFelter is working hard here to advance position.
FrownFelter tries to hold on but St. Georges pushes him away.
St. Georges controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that St. Georges has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
FrownFelter's coaches at Dissolution Elite Training Facility have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
FrownFelter tries to reverse the position but St. Georges maintains control.
St. Georges controlling from mount.
FrownFelter tries to reverse the position but St. Georges maintains control.
St. Georges controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St. Georges's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
FrownFelter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
St. Georges controlling the pace for now.
It looks like St. Georges might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
FrownFelter is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
St. Georges controlling from the full mount.
FrownFelter wants to control but St. Georges is having none of it.
St. Georges controlling from the full mount.
St. Georges tries to control but FrownFelter wriggling away.
St. Georges controlling the pace for now.
FrownFelter wants to hold on but St. Georges pushes him away.
FrownFelter slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
FrownFelter works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
FrownFelter is looking for a triangle here but St. Georges uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: FrownFelter (0) vs (10) St. Georges#T4#
You can see the frustration on FrownFelter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
FrownFelter seems a little lost for a moment, as St. Georges dominates the positioning.
FrownFelter struggling a bit here.
FrownFelter looking for a sweep but St. Georges has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: FrownFelter (0) vs (12) St. Georges
St. Georges controlling the position easily from mount.
FrownFelter is trying to escape the mount.
St. Georges tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
FrownFelter working to try and regain half guard.
St. Georges trying to control but FrownFelter is having none of it.
St. Georges avoids the attempt from FrownFelter to control.
St. Georges content just to control the position here.
FrownFelter tries to hold on but St. Georges postures up.
St. Georges controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
FrownFelter wants to control but St. Georges is having none of it.
St. Georges controlling the position easily from mount.
FrownFelter working to try and regain half guard.
St. Georges controlling his opponent. #T7#
FrownFelter is desperately trying to improve his position but St. Georges has a good base and remains in mount.
St. Georges takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
St. Georges prevents FrownFelter from getting the reversal.
FrownFelter wants to hold on but St. Georges pushes him away.
FrownFelter is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because St. Georges is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
St. Georges content just to control the position here.
St. Georges is continuing to stall.
FrownFelter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
St. Georges controlling from mount.
FrownFelter is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
FrownFelter regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
FrownFelter actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, St. Georges seems content to control.#SUB#
FrownFelter actively working from the bottom here.
St. Georges is taking a breather. FrownFelter says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
FrownFelter looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and St. Georges pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: FrownFelter (0) vs (15) St. Georges
St. Georges controlling from mount.
FrownFelter tries to lock up and control but St. Georges gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T9#
St. Georges controlling the position easily from mount.
FrownFelter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
St. Georges controlling his opponent.
FrownFelter tries to reverse the position but St. Georges maintains control.
FrownFelter sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
FrownFelter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10#
FrownFelter wants to control but St. Georges is keeping busy and won't allow it.
St. Georges seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
St. Georges tries to pass the half guard into mount. FrownFelter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
St. Georges is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
St. Georges looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
St. Georges performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
FrownFelter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. St. Georges is working away from the top position though.#T11##SUB#
FrownFelter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but St. Georges pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
FrownFelter actively working from the bottom here.
St. Georges takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
FrownFelter wants to control but St. Georges is keeping busy and won't allow it.
St. Georges controlling the pace.
FrownFelter is trying to get back to full guard.
St. Georges passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: FrownFelter (0) vs (18) St. Georges#T12#
FrownFelter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on FrownFelter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
St. Georges slows the pace down. #SUB2#
St. Georges thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
FrownFelter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
St. Georges wants to pass to mount but FrownFelter is defending the position.
St. Georges passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: FrownFelter (0) vs (21) St. Georges
St. Georges sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
St. Georges tries to control but FrownFelter wriggling away.
St. Georges sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
St. Georges trying to control but FrownFelter is having none of it.
St. Georges tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
FrownFelter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
FrownFelter is desperately trying to improve his position but St. Georges has a good base and remains in mount.
St. Georges takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
FrownFelter wants to control but St. Georges is having none of it.#T14#
St. Georges controlling the position easily from mount.
FrownFelter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
St. Georges controlling from mount.
FrownFelter tries to hold on but St. Georges pushes him away.
FrownFelter is looking to improve his position but St. Georges isn't that keen on the idea.
St. Georges controlling the pace for now.
FrownFelter is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
FrownFelter tries to hold on but St. Georges postures up.
St. Georges takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
FrownFelter can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
St. Georges wins on points by 21 to 0.
Christine St. Georges decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Ken FrownFelter had this to say: 'I had COVID'. |
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Event:
SYN Supernova XV
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Jones misses with the combination.
Hideki throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well. #CL2#
Hideki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Jones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jones trying to stall but Hideki improves his position.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Hideki.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hideki tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Hideki breaks the clinch.
Jones moves out of range as Hideki strikes.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Hideki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hideki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hideki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hideki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Hideki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Hideki.
Hideki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hideki is looking to clinch.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Hideki's head but Hideki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Hideki has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Hideki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hideki pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hideki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones prevents a body shot from Hideki.
Hideki lands a shoulder strike.
Hideki gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hideki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hideki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hideki tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Jones prevents a body shot from Hideki. #BC#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hideki misses with a leg kick.
Jones half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hideki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Jones tries to work over Hideki's front leg with a kick but Hideki checks it.
Hideki scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hideki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Jones throws a hook but Hideki blocks it.
Mason Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a body punch but Hideki moves out of range.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hideki moves away.
Hideki throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
#T3#
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hideki misses with a low kick.
Hideki ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones cracks Hideki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jones misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Hideki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hideki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Hideki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Hideki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Hideki thumps Jones with a low kick.
Hideki throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Hideki misses with a looping right.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Hideki manages to avoid it.
Hideki lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jones will feel that in the morning.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Hideki is predictable there
and Jones counters with an inside leg kick.
Hideki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Hideki's shoulder, as Hideki tries to avoid the shot.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Hideki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Hideki defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Hideki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hideki counters with a low kick, right behind Jones 's knee.
Hideki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Hideki manages to avoid it.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Hideki off balance momentarily.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones avoids the body shot from Hideki.
Jones checks a low kick from Hideki.
Jones thows a leg kick but Hideki checks it
and Hideki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nagatsuki Hideki will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hideki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Hideki's head back.
Hideki swinging wildly here.
Hideki is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Hideki's shoulder, as Hideki tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Hideki pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Hideki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Hideki misses with a punch to the body.
Nagatsuki Hideki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hideki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hideki pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Hideki avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Hideki.
Hideki misses with a body punch.
Hideki lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hideki tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
#T1#
Hideki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hideki.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Hideki avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Hideki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Hideki takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Hideki.
Hideki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hideki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Hideki breaks from the clinch.
Hideki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Hideki throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL2#
Hideki has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hideki.
Jones lands a body punch.
Jones throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Jones misses with some punches.
Hideki tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Hideki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Hideki is looking to land body kicks.
Hideki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hideki checks it well.
Jones misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hideki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones catches Hideki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hideki. That did some damage!
Hideki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hideki on the side of the head.
Hideki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones lands with a hook. Hideki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Hideki is out of range. #T4#
Hideki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hideki scores with a jab to the body.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Hideki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hideki misses with a looping left.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Hideki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hideki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones tries to counter by clinching up but Hideki breaks away and moves out of range.
Hideki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Hideki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.#CL2#
Hideki rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
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 Mason Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hideki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hideki moves away.
Hideki just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones cracks Hideki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hideki takes one to the side of the head.
Hideki looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones slips under a jab from Hideki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Hideki moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Hideki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hideki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones scores with a one two! Hideki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1##CL2#
Hideki has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Hideki.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Hideki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Hideki moves into the clinch.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hideki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hideki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Hideki can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Hideki struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Hideki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Hideki is working Jones over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hideki.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Hideki breaks from the clinch.
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hideki counters with a leg kick. #T2#
Hideki tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hideki misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mason Jones is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Hideki takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Hideki counters with a leg kick.
Hideki misses with a body kick.
Hideki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hideki scores with a leg kick.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Hideki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Hideki scores with a spinning back kick!
Hideki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hideki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hideki wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Hideki's ribs.#CL2#
Hideki closes the distance and clinches.
Hideki lands a shot to the body.
Hideki tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Hideki back against the cage.
Hideki swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Hideki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hideki clinches with his opponent.
Hideki misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Hideki tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
A short right from Hideki on the inside.
Hideki lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hideki misses with a body punch.
Hideki throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hideki throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
And Hideki responds with a good body kick, but Jones manages to step out the way in time.
Hideki looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Hideki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hideki throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nagatsuki Hideki really dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones cracks Hideki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hideki throws a good cross that connects.
Hideki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hideki misses with a body kick.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hideki has time to react.
Hideki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hideki wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Hideki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That kick from Jones tenderised Hideki's leg. Hideki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Jones scores with a jab.
Hideki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hideki lands with a good body shot.
Hideki tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hideki staying out of range there.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hideki's head.
Hideki scores with a body shot.
Jones scores with the left hand. Hideki knows he should have avoided that one.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A left lands for Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hideki throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily. #T2#
Hideki misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Jones misses its target.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hideki throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hideki. That did some damage!
Jones scores with a jab. Hideki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hideki.
Hideki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hideki 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.
Hideki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hideki 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.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hideki's sensitive parts.
Hideki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Hideki tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Hideki moves his leg out of the way.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Hideki ducks down to avoid it.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Hideki avoids the body shot from Jones.
Hideki just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hideki motions for Jones to come forward. Hideki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hideki.
Jones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hideki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hideki is out of range and Jones settles back down. #T4#
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Hideki.
Jones sizes up Hideki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hideki with the inside leg kick.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hideki wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hideki at a distance.
Jones catches Hideki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hideki moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Hideki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Hideki scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Jones had his way with Nagatsuki Hideki in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Hideki tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hideki.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Hideki's shoulder, as Hideki tries to avoid the shot.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hideki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab by Jones.
Hideki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones cracks Hideki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones avoids the body shot from Hideki.
Jones appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hideki tries a quick counter leg kick but Jones is wise to it.
Hideki loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones thuds a left hand into Hideki's body.#T1#
Hideki scores with a spinning back kick!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hideki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hideki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Hideki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hideki moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hideki tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hideki misses with a wild body shot.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Hideki's shoulder, as Hideki tries to avoid the shot.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hideki has time to react.
Hideki throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hideki! But no joy.
Hideki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Donk. Jones catches Hideki right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hideki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones jabs Hideki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Hideki slips the punch.
Hideki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones connects with a leg kick.
Jones throws a hook but Hideki blocks it.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Hideki makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jones really felt that one!#T3#
Hideki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Jones misses.
Hideki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hideki tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hideki throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hideki moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Donk. Jones catches Hideki right on the button with a cross.
Jones throws a right hand that Hideki ducks under and follows up with a left that Hideki also avoids with ease.
And Hideki responds with a good body kick, but Jones manages to step out the way in time.
Hideki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Hideki loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.#T4#
Hideki ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Hideki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Hideki's ribs.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hideki throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Hideki manages to avoid it.
Jones misses with a hook. Hideki ducked under it nicely.
Jones jabs Hideki right on the nose. Hideki blinks but takes it well.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hideki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hideki ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:47
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Jones!
Mason Jones retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Mason Jones 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:
SYN Supernova XV
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Tokugawa drives through and clinches with Ryan against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa misses with a punch to the body.
Tokugawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tokugawa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tokugawa blocks an elbow strike from Ryan.
Tokugawa lands a shot to the body.
I was talking to Ryan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Ryan breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Tokugawa moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Tokugawa as the two fighters clinch.
Tokugawa lands a body punch.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Ryan misses with the head strike.
Tokugawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tokugawa scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Ryan manages to break the clinch.
Tokugawa lands a really nice looking cross but Ryan seems unphased.
#CUT2#It looks like Gord Ryan has been cut.
Minato Tokugawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tokugawa scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Tokugawa rushes Ryan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Tokugawa lands a left hand.
Tokugawa blocks a body shot from Ryan.
Ryan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Tokugawa.
Ryan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ryan working aggressively here.
Tokugawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tokugawa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ryan.
Tokugawa tries to throw a body punch but Ryan avoids it by throwing Tokugawa back against the cage.
Tokugawa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ryan's efforts to push away.
Tokugawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Tokugawa.
Still in the clinch, Tokugawa scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee calls for Tokugawa to work.
Tokugawa misses with a body punch.
Tokugawa digs a right hand underneath Ryan's ribcage. Ryan let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Tokugawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryan's elbow.
Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tokugawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Tokugawa avoiding damage.
Ryan lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tokugawa works on Ryan's body with a couple of short punches.
Tokugawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Tokugawa.
A right hook to the body lands for Tokugawa.
Tokugawa throws a head punch that misses.
Tokugawa gets through Ryan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Tokugawa scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Tokugawa on the inside.
Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Tokugawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tokugawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tokugawa.
Ryan wants to break free but Tokugawa has control.
Tokugawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryan controls his hands.
A short left from Tokugawa. #ROC2#Ryan is rocked!
Tokugawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh Ryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Ryan.
Tokugawa dips a shoulder and cracks Ryan with a mighty uppercut! Ryan falls back against the cage and Tokugawa unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ryan is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Tokugawa screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Minato Tokugawa!
Minato Tokugawa is the new middleweight champion!
Minato Tokugawa 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 - Fight Night 6
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Kogan clinches up with Bear and pushes him back against the cage.
Kogan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kogan can't find room to land a body shot as Bear controls the action.
Bear misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kogan tries a body shot but Bear blocks it.
Kogan lands an uppercut.
Kogan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#It looks like Shaggy Bear has been cut.
Kogan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kogan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kogan.
Kogan controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kogan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bear is defending well for now.
Kogan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kogan cracks Bear with a nice body shot.
Bear is breathing heavily.#T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kogan.
Kogan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kogan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bears head.
Kogan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kogan.
Kogan is working Bear over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kogan - that landed with a thud.
Kogan lands an uppercut.
Kogan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kogan works on Bear's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Kogan.
Kogan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kogan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kogan lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kogan as the two fighters clinch.
#KD2#
Kogan drops Bear onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bear is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Bear is rocked!#T2#
A hook to the body from Kogan.
Oh Bear is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kogan mutters something to Bear before pushing him back against the cage. As Bear comes back towards him, Kogan unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Bear clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ho Kogan! |
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Event:
GAMMA#1158 Buster v Bill
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Neto.
A telegraphed right hand from Neto misses the target.
Neto looks to score with a jab to the body but Shakaromanov is just out of range.
Neto throws a looping overhand right but Shakaromanov ducks down to avoid it.
Neto misses the shot to the body.
Neto tries to clinch up but Shakaromanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Shakaromanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ironbound MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Shakaromanov. That snapped Neto's head back.
Shakaromanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Neto throws out a powerful jab.
Neto slips a jab from Shakaromanov.
Neto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neto throws a body shot but no joy.
Shakaromanov throwing a counter right hand but Neto manages to avoid it.
Neto swinging wildly here.
Neto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shakaromanov.
Neto fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Shakaromanov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Neto. That did some damage!
Neto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Neto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shakaromanov connects with a single shot there.
A shot to the liver by Neto. Beautiful body shot.#KD2#
Neto drops Shakaromanov with a beautiful combination! Shakaromanov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Neto is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Mehmet Shakaromanov has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shakaromanov on the side of the head.#ROC2#Shakaromanov is rocked!
Shakaromanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Neto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oh Shakaromanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slow jab from Neto misses its intended target.
Shakaromanov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shakaromanov seems to have got his legs back now.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook.
Jab, jab by Shakaromanov - just one landing.
Neto misses with a straight right.
Shakaromanov swinging wildly here.
Shakaromanov slips a straight right by Neto.#T2##CL2#
Neto has taken the fight to the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Neto.
Neto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Neto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shakaromanov blocking some punches.
Neto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov blocks an uppercut.
Neto lands with a light punch inside.
Shakaromanov misses with the head strike.
Shakaromanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Neto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Neto fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Neto. #BC#
Shakaromanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Neto lands a body shot.
#CL2#
Shakaromanov tries to keep at a distance but Neto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Neto misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Neto prevents a body shot from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov is trying to maintain a safe position but Neto gets an underhook and turns Shakaromanov into the cage.
Neto lands a left hand.
Neto displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shakaromanov up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shakaromanov. #TD2#
Neto gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Neto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shakaromanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shakaromanov pulls Neto in close to his closed guard and prevents Neto from doing any damage or advancing position.
Neto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Neto trying to control the position from guard on top but Shakaromanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Shakaromanov 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.
Shakaromanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU2#
Shakaromanov is working an open guard so Neto takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A big left from Neto misses.
Pedro Neto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Neto there.
Neto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shakaromanov's head backwards.
Neto misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shakaromanov misses with a few strikes there.
Neto moves away from the strike by Shakaromanov.
Neto misses with a hook. Shakaromanov ducked under it nicely.
Neto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Neto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mehmet Shakaromanov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Neto throws a looping overhand right but Shakaromanov ducks down to avoid it.
Neto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Neto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shakaromanov throws a nice looking combination but Neto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Neto is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Good shot there by Neto.
Shakaromanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neto.
Neto throws out a loose jab but Shakaromanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neto loads up on a big right hand but Shakaromanov slips the punch.
Shakaromanov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Neto eats them both and turns towards Shakaromanov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shakaromanov, as that shot connected.
Neto misses with a hook
and Shakaromanov counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shakaromanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Neto moves away from the strike by Shakaromanov.
Neto lands a really nice looking cross but Shakaromanov seems unphased.
#T1#
Neto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Neto looks to throw the jab but Shakaromanov is out of range.
Neto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shakaromanov defending well as Neto loads up on a big left hand.
Shakaromanov throws a big counter combination but Neto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Neto misses with a double jab
and Shakaromanov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Neto throws a poor cross that misses
and Shakaromanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Shakaromanov.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Neto misses with an uppercut
and Shakaromanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Neto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shakaromanov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Neto throws the left hand but Shakaromanov avoids the punch easily.
Neto throws a hook but Shakaromanov avoids it easily.
It looked like Shakaromanov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shakaromanov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Neto slips a straight right by Shakaromanov.#T2#
Shakaromanov misses with a hook.
Shakaromanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neto.
Shakaromanov misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shakaromanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Neto misses with a right hand
and Shakaromanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Neto clinches up against the cage.
Shakaromanov blocking some punches.
Neto misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Neto.
Shakaromanov takes a shot to the head.
Neto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Neto works on Shakaromanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Neto is working Shakaromanov over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Neto lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Neto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Neto lands a shoulder strike.
Shakaromanov blocks an uppercut.
Shakaromanov trying to stall but Neto improves his position.
Neto struggles to land a body shot inside as Shakaromanov controls his hands.
Neto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Neto.
Neto lands a nice uppercut.
Neto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shakaromanov backwards.
Neto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Neto scores with a hook to the body.
Neto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shakaromanovs head.
Pedro Neto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shakaromanov tries to circle away but Neto has him pinned against the cage.
A short left from Neto.
Neto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Neto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Neto.
Shakaromanov is trying to break the clinch but Neto is controlling him.
Neto taking a breather.#T4#
Neto lands a right hand.
Shakaromanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Neto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Neto.
A short right from Neto.
Neto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shakaromanov is trying to break the clinch but Neto has him pressed against the cage.
Neto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shakaromanov blocks an uppercut.
Shakaromanov blocks an uppercut.
Neto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Neto.
A right hand to the body from Neto.
Neto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shakaromanov stalling in the clinch but Neto improves position.
Neto pushes Shakaromanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Neto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mehmet Shakaromanov's cut.
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#
Neto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shakaromanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shakaromanov slips under a jab.
Shakaromanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Neto swings widly with a right hand
and Shakaromanov counters with a head kick.
Neto lands with a right hand.
Neto looks to land a combination but Shakaromanov avoids it well. #CL2#
Neto moves into the clinch.
Shakaromanov wants to break free but Neto has control.
Neto blocking some punches.
Shakaromanov can't break the clinch.
Neto lands a body shot.
Neto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakaromanov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shakaromanov is trying to force a seperation but Neto has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shakaromanov.
Neto misses with the head strike.
Neto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Neto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Neto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shakaromanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shakaromanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shakaromanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Shakaromanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Neto dips to his left and cracks Shakaromanov with an uppercut!
No joy there for Neto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Neto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shakaromanov. Shakaromanov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook.
Neto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shakaromanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Neto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shakaromanov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neto throws a series of punches but Shakaromanov avoids them all with ease.
Neto throws a hook but Shakaromanov avoids it easily.#T2#
Neto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Neto throws a right hand that Shakaromanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Shakaromanov also avoids with ease.
Shakaromanov tries to move into range but Neto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Neto misses with a straight right.
Neto tries to bum rush Shakaromanov with a series of wild strikes but Shakaromanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Neto staying out of range there.
Shakaromanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Neto lands a jab to the nose.
Shakaromanov lands with a nice combination. Neto backs away looking to recover.
Neto throws a jab but it's blocked by Shakaromanov.
Nice defenses there by Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov lands with an uppercut that bounces Neto off the cage and back into range.
Neto works Shakaromanov's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Shakaromanov moves away from the strike by Neto.
Neto looks to throw the jab but Shakaromanov is out of range.
Neto lands a glancing blow to the side of Shakaromanov's head.
Neto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Shakaromanov.
Neto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Neto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Neto connects with a nice looking jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shakaromanov.
Neto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shakaromanov ducks under a wild hook from Neto.
As Neto looks to move away, Shakaromanov throws a big counter combo but Neto just gets out of the way.
Shakaromanov lands with a nice body kick.
Some wild striking there from Neto.
Neto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
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!
Nice body kick there by Neto.
Neto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Neto misses with a wild combination.
Neto loads up on a big right hand but Shakaromanov slips the punch.
Shakaromanov is looking for a counter combo.
Neto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shakaromanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Neto misses with a hook.
Shakaromanov slips a jab from Neto.
Neto misses with a kick to the body
and Shakaromanov counters with a head kick. That will keep Neto thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Neto misses with a hook
enabling Shakaromanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Neto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shakaromanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shakaromanov throws a quick counter head kick but Neto was just out of range.
Mehmet Shakaromanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pedro Neto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Neto misses with a right hand
and Neto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Neto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Neto 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Neto!
Pedro Neto thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1158 Buster v Bill
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Godwin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Godwin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Makhmud gets tackled into the cage by Godwin. Godwin maintains the clinch.
Makhmud lands a nice shot to the body.
Godwin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makhmud lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Godwin or not.
Godwin tries to throw a body punch but Makhmud avoids it by throwing Godwin back against the cage.
Godwin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Makhmud lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Godwin or not.
Godwin is breathing heavily.
Makhmud lands a left hand.
Makhmud gets through Godwin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Makhmud misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Makhmud.
Makhmud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Godwin tries to break the clinch but Makhmud is controlling the position.
Godwin misses with a punch to the body.
Makhmud blocking some punches.
Godwin throws a head punch that misses.
Makhmud misses with a body punch.
Makhmud lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Godwin swings wildly with an uppercut but Makhmud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Godwin tries to work over Makhmud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Godwin breaks from the clinch.
Makhmud misses with a looping right.#T1#
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Makhmud! Godwin is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Islim Makhmud!
After winning the bout, Islim Makhmud 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:
Pit Warriors 1
Date: Apr 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Hagler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hagler misses with a hook
and Murphy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hagler throws a lazy head kick
and Hagler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hagler throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hagler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hagler cracks Murphy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hagler misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy counters with a big uppercut that drops Hagler face first to the mat! Will he beat the count?! He's struggled up to his knees on 7 but it doesn't look like he's going to make it... he's been counted out! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Gunnar Murphy!
A victorious Gunnar Murphy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
C411: Adofo vs Cruz
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
#R1#
Adofo throws a right hand that Cruz ducks under and follows up with a left that Cruz also avoids with ease.
Adofo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz connects with the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adofo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cruz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Adofo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Adofo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cruz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Donk. Cruz catches Adofo right on the button with a cross.
Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adofo.
Cruz throws a leg kick but Adofo moved away.
Adofo walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cruz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Adofo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice side step and Cruz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cruz looks to land a right hand but Adofo moved out of range.
Cruz misses with an uppercut. Adofo saw that one coming.
Cruz slips under a jab from Adofo.
Cruz blocks a head kick by Adofo.
It seemed like Cruz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adofo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cruz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cruz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been told by Adofo's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Adofo ducks right into an uppercut from Cruz.
Adofo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A left lands for Cruz.
Adofo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cruz to score with a decent uppercut.
Cruz throws an off balance right hand
and Adofo counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz lands a jab to the head.
Cruz with a nice calf kick.
Adofo drops his hands momentarily and Cruz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Adofo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
#T2#
Cruz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Adofo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruz.
Cruz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Adofo throws a head kick that misses.
Adofo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cruz throws out a loose jab but Adofo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cruz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Adofo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cruz misses with a low kick.
Cruz misses with a looping left.
Cruz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Adofo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jab by Cruz.
Cruz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Adofo has time to react.
Adofo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adofo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cruz's hands.#T3##CL#
Adofo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Cruz breaks from the clinch.
Adofo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adofo.
Good standup being displayed there by Adofo as he connects with a hook.
Adofo tries to clinch there but Cruz circles away.
A big left from Adofo misses.
Adofo slips under a jab.
Cruz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adofo ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
As Cruz looks to move away, Adofo throws a big counter combo but Cruz just gets out of the way.
Cruz scores with a nice body kick.
Cruz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Adofo connects with a right hand. Cruz shakes it off.
Cruz misses with a right hand
and Adofo counters with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adofo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Adofo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jacinto Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adofo doesn't manage to clinch there - Cruz circles away.
A nice leg kick from Cruz, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL#
Adofo closes the distance and clinches.
Cruz swings wildly with an uppercut but Adofo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Adofo lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adofo blocks a low kick nicely.
Cruz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A swing and a miss from Adofo.
Adofo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz misses with a low kick.
Adofo throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacinto Cruz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Adofo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cruz looks to land a left hand but Adofo moved out of range nicely.
Adofo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adofo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A lazy left from Cruz finds it's target.
Jacinto Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adofo connects with a single shot there.
Cruz with a jab.
Cruz is looking to slow Adofo down with leg kicks.
Cruz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adofo manages to avoid it.
Cruz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT#It looks like Jacinto Cruz has been cut.
Cruz throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Adofo takes the fight into the clinch.
Adofo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Cruz breaks from the clinch.
Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adofo moves away.#T1#
Adofo throws the left hand but Cruz avoids the punch easily.
Adofo throws a hook to the side of Cruz's head but Cruz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adofo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cruz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cruz defending well as Adofo loads up on a big left hand.
Cruz feints and then cracks Adofo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adofo down.
Adofo throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
Adofo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruz.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cruz! But no joy.
Cruz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cruz lands the left hand.
Cruz misses with a hook to the body
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adofo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cruz with a nice cross.
Adofo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cruz finds it's way round the side to connect with Adofo's head.
Adofo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adofo throws a big shot that misses.
Cruz swings widly with a right hand
and Adofo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cruz throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Adofo throws a lazy right hand but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruz misses with a low kick.
Cruz scores with a jab. Adofo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A nice leg kick from Cruz, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL#
Adofo clinches up with Cruz and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Cruz breaks from the clinch.
Cruz connects with a leg kick.
Adofo moves out of range of the leg kick from Cruz.
Adofo lands with a right hand.
Adofo 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.
Adofo avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick from Cruz is predictable there
and Adofo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adofo doesn't manage to clinch there - Cruz circles away.
Adofo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T3##CL#
Adofo pushes Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
Adofo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Adofo tries a body shot but Cruz blocks it.
Cruz blocks a body shot from Adofo.
Cruz is trying to break the clinch but Adofo is controlling him.
Cruz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Adofo smiles and moves away.
Adofo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Adofo.
Adofo 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.
Cruz lands a jab.
Adofo looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
Adofo with a jab.
Cruz blocks a jab.
Adofo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by Adofo.
Adofo is looking for a counter combo.
Adofo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz throws out the jab.
Adofo throwing a counter right hand but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Cruz cracks Adofo with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Cruz.
A left lands for Cruz.
Cruz lands a really nice looking cross but Adofo seems unphased.
Cruz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Adofo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Adofo throws a nice looking combination but Cruz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cruz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Adofo on the side of the head.
Cruz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Adofo tried to counter with a leg kick but Cruz avoided it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz lands the left hand.
A head kick misses from Adofo.
Adofo misses with a looping right.
Cruz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacinto Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacinto Cruz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Cruz cracks Adofo with an open hand slap.
Adofo wants to clinch up but Cruz keeps it at a distance.
Cruz connects with a leg kick.
Cruz with the inside leg kick.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Adofo is just out of range.
Adofo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cruz.
Cruz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Adofo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cruz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz staying out of range there.
Cruz dips to his left and cracks Adofo with an uppercut!
Adofo slips a straight right by Cruz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adofo blocks a jab.
Cruz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adofo moves away.
Cruz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adofo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cruz misses with a right hand
and Adofo counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Adofo tries to clinch but Cruz moves out of range.
Adofo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cruz's sensitive parts.
Adofo moves in looking to clinch but Cruz pushes him off.
Cruz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Adofo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cruz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Adofo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cruz connects with a right hand. Adofo shakes it off.
Adofo tries to close the distance and clinch but Cruz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adofo.
Some wild striking there from Cruz.
Cruz cracks Adofo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cruz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Good leg kick by Cruz.
Cruz throws a jab when Adofo was well out of range.
Adofo staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adofo walks into a jab.
Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on Adofo's shoulder, as Adofo tries to avoid the shot.
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adofo is looking to land body kicks.
Cruz throws a hook but Adofo blocks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cruz.
Adofo blocks the body kick.
Cruz tries to score with a low kick but Adofo moves his leg out of the way.
Adofo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cruz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Adofo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Cruz ducks right into an uppercut from Adofo.
Cruz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Adofo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Adofo.
Adofo throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz lands with a good body shot.
Adofo lands with a nice body punch.
Cruz lands the left hand.
Cruz misses with a body kick.
Adofo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adofo.
Adofo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cruz tried to score with a low kick but Adofo checks it.
Jab from Cruz.
Adofo walks into a jab.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adofo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cruz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Adofo walks into a left hand.
Cruz throws a hook but Adofo avoids it easily.
Adofo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cruz throws a push kick but Adofo slaps the foot to one side.
Adofo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cruz's head backwards.
Adofo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruz throws a jab when Adofo was well out of range.
Adofo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adofo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cruz.
An inside leg kick lands from Cruz.
Adofo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Adofo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Adofo misses the target.
Cruz looks to land a body kick but Adofo moved away.
A swing and a miss from Adofo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacinto Cruz really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacinto Cruz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Cruz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Adofo's head.
Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz scores with the left hand. Adofo knows he should have avoided that one.
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz misses with a straight right.
It looked like Adofo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Adofo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cruz misses with a hook. Adofo ducked under it nicely.
Cruz feints and then cracks Adofo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adofo down.
Nice defenses there by Cruz.
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz misses the target.
Adofo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice straight punches there by Cruz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cruz.
Adofo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adofo checks a leg kick.
Adofo slips a jab and a cross from Cruz.
#T1#
Adofo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cruz doesn't seem bothered though.
Cruz looks to land a left hand but Adofo moved out of range nicely.
Cruz throws a leg kick which misses Adofo's front leg but catches the back leg as Adofo tries to avoid it.
Cruz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cruz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Adofo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz throws out the jab.
Cruz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Adofo staying out of range there.
Cruz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Adofo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adofo lands a really nice looking cross but Cruz seems unphased.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cruz.
Cruz tries to work over Adofo's front leg with a kick but Adofo checks it.
Adofo looks to land a left hand but Cruz moved out of range nicely.
Adofo checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Adofo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adofo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
A low kick from Cruz is predictable there
and Adofo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cruz. Adofo shrugs it off though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cruz.
Cruz misses with an uppercut
#KD#
and Adofo counters with a head kick that drops Cruz to the mat! Cruz scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Cruz is rocked!
Adofo checks a low kick from Cruz.
An attempted straight right counter from Adofo misses the target.
Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Adofo finish him?
Cruz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Adofo is looking to counter punch.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Adofo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adofo looks to land a left hand but Cruz moved out of range nicely.
Cruz moves out of range as Adofo strikes.#CL#
Adofo moves into the clinch successfully.
Adofo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adofo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruz lands with a short shot to the head.
Cruz seems to have recovered his senses.
Adofo throws a head punch that misses.
Adofo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Cruz manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Cruz slips a straight right by Adofo.
Cruz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adofo momentarily.
Adofo walks into a left hand.
A swing and a miss from Adofo.
Cruz misses with a shot to the body
and Adofo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cruz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Adofo tries to close the distance and clinch but Cruz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cruz tries to land a leg kick but Adofo saw it coming and moves away.
Cruz connects with a solid leg kick.
Adofo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cruz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Adofo just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adofo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.#T4#
Adofo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cruz.
Adofo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cruz throws a body punch but Adofo moves out of range.
Adofo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Nice defenses there by Adofo.
Good standup being displayed there by Cruz as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz throws a leg kick but Adofo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Adofo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Adofo 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.
Adofo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adofo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cruz finds it's way round the side to connect with Adofo's head.
Cruz blocks a head kick by Adofo.
Cruz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Adofo tries to close the distance and clinch but Cruz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cruz feints a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacinto Cruz dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jacinto Cruz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Adofo throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Adofo misses the jab.
Cruz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cruz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Adofo. That did some damage!
Cruz lands a nice hook to Adofo's body. Adofo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cruz scores with a nice right hand.
Cruz thows a leg kick but Adofo checks it
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruz throws a leg kick
and Adofo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adofo checks a leg kick.
Cruz throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cruz throws a leg kick but Adofo checks it.
Adofo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cruz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Adofo connects with the punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cruz lands with a cross. #T1#
Cruz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cruz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Adofo clinches up with Cruz and pushes him back against the cage.
Adofo misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Adofo.
Adofo digs a right hand underneath Cruz's ribcage. Cruz let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cruz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adofo was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
Cruz throws a right hand that misses
enabling Adofo to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cruz tries to score with a low kick but Adofo moves his leg out of the way.
Cruz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adofo throws a lazy right hand but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chumani Adofo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cruz tried to score with a low kick but Adofo checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Adofo misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz lands a two punch combo.
Cruz swings away with a body shot that misses
#KD#
and Adofo counters with a nice right hand that sends Cruz toppling to the canvas! Cruz scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Adofo finish him?!
Adofo misses with an uppercut.
Adofo moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Cruz. That snapped Adofo's head back.
A jab from Cruz finds it's way through Adofo's defenses.
Adofo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Adofo lands with a straight right. Cruz didn't see that one coming.
Adofo missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
and Adofo counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Cruz! He's just covering up as Adofo starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chumani Adofo!
Chumani Adofo retains his featherweight title!
Chumani Adofo 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:
S64: The Finale
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Schultz manages to break the clinch.
Schultz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schultz on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Magomedov clinches with his opponent.
Schultz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Schultz takes a knee to the side of the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Schultz told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Schultz has had enough of the clinch but Magomedov keeps him there for the moment.
Magomedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Magomedov is working Schultz over against the ropes.
Schultz looks winded!
Magomedov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hand to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Schultz or not.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hand to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov digs a right hand underneath Schultz's ribcage. Schultz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov is working Schultz over against the ropes.
Magomedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1#
Magomedov has Schultz pressed against the ropes, preventing Schultz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magomedov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Magomedov.
A short right from Magomedov.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Magomedov.
I was talking to Magomedov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Magomedov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schultz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Magomedov is working Schultz over against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Magomedov.
A right handed body shot lands from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A knee to the head by Magomedov.
#CUT#It looks like Hans Schultz has been cut.
Magomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Schultz being controlled against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Magomedov.
#T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Magomedov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Magomedov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Magomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Schultz blocks it.
Magomedov with a knee to the head.
Magomedov pushes Schultz back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magomedov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schultz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Magomedov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Magomedov lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Magomedov.
Schultz has had enough of the clinch but Magomedov keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Magomedov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Magomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Magomedov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schultz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Magomedov lands a left hand.
Magomedov works on Schultz's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Magomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hans Schultz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Magomedov scores with a shot to the body.
Magomedov works Schultz's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Schultz does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Schultz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Magomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schultz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Magomedov connects with a quick right hand that sends Schultz tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Nikolai Magomedov!
A very excited looking Nikolai Magomedov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Hans Schultz had this to say: '"I see nothing! I hear nothing! I know nothing!"'. |
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Event:
HFA 48
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Da Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Game finds it's way round the side to connect with Da Silva's head. #TD#
Da Silva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Da Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Game is looking to get back to his feet here but Da Silva is keeping cool and he's managed to take Game's back.#SUB#
Da Silva is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Game has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Game defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Da Silva's arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Da Silva is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Game taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Da Silva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kuju Da Silva!
A pretty intense looking Kuju Da Silva took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
In defeat, Brain Game stepped up to the mic, saying 'I wanna run that shit back. Some BS Voodoo shit happened here.'. |
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Event:
TOF 221
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Boston scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
St. Georges keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boston.
Sloppy strikes from Boston. Those never looked like landing.
St. Georges slips a jab from Boston.
Jab, jab by Boston - just one landing. #TD#
St. Georges dives in and scores a takedown into Boston's guard.#SUB2#
Boston throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
St. Georges wants to pass the guard but Boston is keeping the position.
Boston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
St. Georges stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
St. Georges wants to control from the top but Boston keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
St. Georges trying to control the position from guard on top but Boston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boston trying to control the position here.
Boston keeping full guard, as St. Georges tries to pass.
Boston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
St. Georges stops Boston from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
St. Georges misses with a takedown
and Boston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boston.
Boston throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and St. Georges counters with a nice double leg into guard.
St. Georges pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boston is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Boston looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boston controls St. Georges momentarily but St. Georges frees himself.
St. Georges tries to free his leg and advance position but Boston is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Boston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. St. Georges doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. St. Georges manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boston wants to stand and escape but St. Georges is having none of it.
St. Georges wants to control from the top but Boston keeps moving.
St. Georges is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
St. Georges trying to control but Boston is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Boston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. St. Georges gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
St. Georges tries to free his leg and advance position but Boston is retaining full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
St. Georges slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and St. Georges counters with a nice double leg into guard.
St. Georges looking to pass the guard.
Boston working a defensive guard here.
Boston keeping moving, preventing St. Georges from controlling successfully.
St. Georges slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
St. Georges is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boston has escaped the position, nice work there. #T5##SUB#
St. Georges tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no St. Georges has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boston holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Boston struggling a bit here.
Boston felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
St. Georges working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Boston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boston tries to bench press St. Georges off him but St. Georges keeps the position.
St. Georges tries to advance to mount but Boston denies him.
Boston tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but St. Georges wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boston is trying to control St. Georges's posture but St. Georges avoids it. #SUB#
St. Georges thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
St. Georges thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
St. Georges in the domination position with Boston hanging on.
Boston can't do much from the bottom here. #T7#
St. Georges wants to control but Boston is keeping him busy. #SUB#
St. Georges working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boston wants to control but St. Georges postures up.
Boston is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but St. Georges has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boston is looking for a sweep.#T8#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
St. Georges wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boston, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
St. Georges working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
St. Georges working away.#ES2#
Boston throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
St. Georges goes for a double leg but Boston avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boston continues to drive forward.
Boston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
St. Georges tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boston just stands there and leans against the cage.
I was talking to St. Georges's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil St. Georges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boston softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boston stalling in the clinch but St. Georges improves position. #T9#
Boston tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. St. Georges smiles and moves away.
Boston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
St. Georges moves away from the strike by Boston.
St. Georges tries to counter with a takedown but Boston is quick to defend against it.
Boston scores with a jab.
St. Georges tries for a takedown but Boston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
St. Georges misses with a takedown attempt - Boston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It seemed like Boston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The crowd cheers as Boston lands an impressive looking overhand right. St. Georges doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Clarence Boston will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
St. Georges ducks under a wild hook from Boston.
St. Georges shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boston counters with a stiff right hand.
St. Georges shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Boston. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Boston gets caught flat footed, as St. Georges shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
St. Georges drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and St. Georges jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
St. Georges prevents Boston from getting back to his feet. #T1#
St. Georges trying to control the position from guard on top but Boston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boston is trying to control the position but St. Georges postures up.
St. Georges wants to control from the top but Boston keeps moving.
Boston wants to stand but St. Georges is controlling the position.
Boston looking to control.
St. Georges looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boston might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Boston looks to land a left hand but St. Georges moved out of range nicely.
Boston throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and St. Georges counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boston is looking to stand up but St. Georges isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
St. Georges trying to control the position from guard on top but Boston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St. Georges trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
St. Georges trying to control but Boston is working from the bottom.
St. Georges pushing down on Boston's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boston moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Boston is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. St. Georges is aware though and is defending well.
Boston is trying to control the position but St. Georges postures up.
St. Georges pushes down on Boston's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Phil St. Georges overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
St. Georges has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
St. Georges prevents Boston from getting the reversal.#SUB#
St. Georges is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Boston is surviving well by controlling St. Georges's body position as best he can. #SUB#
St. Georges goes for an armbar but Boston turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Boston.
Boston postures up.
Boston wants to control from the top but St. Georges keeps moving. #T4#
Boston is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
St. Georges is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boston is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
St. Georges working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boston doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boston manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boston wants to control from the top but St. Georges keeps moving.
Boston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St. Georges is keeping the position for now. #T5##SUB#
St. Georges is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boston is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
St. Georges has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Boston is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for St. Georges.
Boston scoring with punches from side control.
St. Georges tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Boston wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by St. Georges, who protects the arm well.
St. Georges tries to buck Boston off but Boston is having none of it.
Boston content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
St. Georges tries to buck Boston off but Boston is having none of it.#T6#
Boston wants to control but St. Georges is keeping him busy.
St. Georges manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Boston tries to kick St. Georges off but St. Georges keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
St. Georges is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Boston!
Boston wants to control but St. Georges is having none of it.
St. Georges wants to control the pace but Boston is squirming around nicely.
St. Georges fails to move to back control. #T7#
Boston tries to lock up and control but St. Georges gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
St. Georges can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boston is looking to escape.
St. Georges looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
St. Georges goes for an armbar but Boston turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Boston. #SUB#
St. Georges is looking for a triangle but Boston pushes his legs off easily.
#T8#
St. Georges keeping full guard, as Boston tries to pass.
Boston is fighting to break St. Georges's control of his arms but St. Georges is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
St. Georges is looking to cinch up a triangle. Boston throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to St. Georges's body to avoid the submission. St. Georges has instead reached around Boston's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! St. Georges arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Phil St. Georges!
During a confident post fight interview, Phil St. Georges thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -9-
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Carson Tully! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Christine St. Georges!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
St. Georges closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tully did well to prevent St. Georges getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tully (0) vs (2) St. Georges
St. Georges content to control rather than advance.
Tully is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Georges is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
St. Georges passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tully (0) vs (5) St. Georges
St. Georges controls the position.
St. Georges's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
More stalling from St. Georges.
Tully is not content to let St. Georges control the position.
Tully being controlled for a moment.
St. Georges tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tully's legs. #T3#
St. Georges staying calm.#SUB2#
St. Georges is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tully has escaped the position, nice work there.
St. Georges advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tully (0) vs (7) St. Georges
St. Georges takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Tully regains half guard.
Tully is looking for a sweep. St. Georges is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tully manages to get to full guard.
St. Georges seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St. Georges is pushing down on Tully's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tully is fighting to maintain full guard but St. Georges has managed to sneak the leg through.#T5#
St. Georges controlling the action here.
Tully is trying to get back to full guard.
St. Georges is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6#
St. Georges is looking to advance position but Tully won't allow it.
St. Georges is taking a breather. Tully says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tully trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, St. Georges seems content to control.
Tully tries to get to full guard but St. Georges has control of the leg. #T7#
St. Georges content to control rather than advance.
Tully trying to control but St. Georges postures up.
Tully has his hands clasped together around St. Georges's back. He's all about the action.
St. Georges sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Tully is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but St. Georges pulls his head out easily. #T8#
Tully keeping hold of St. Georges's head, controlling as best he can.
Tully is looking to control St. Georges's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tully avoid being mounted?
St. Georges trying to mount his opponent but Tully defends it.
Tully regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Tully working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. St. Georges doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. St. Georges manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
St. Georges slips nicely into half guard.#T9#
St. Georges takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
St. Georges is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tully! Score +3 for passing guard: Tully (0) vs (10) St. Georges
St. Georges sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Tully keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
St. Georges controlling the pace for now.
St. Georges avoids the attempt from Tully to control.
St. Georges controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Tully tries to get back to half guard but can't.
St. Georges looking to control and managing it successfully.
St. Georges trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tully tries to lock up and control but St. Georges gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tully is looking to get to half guard.
St. Georges controlling from mount. #T12#
Tully is wriggling around trying to escape.
St. Georges controlling the position easily from mount.
Tully wants to hold on but St. Georges pushes him away.
Tully is looking to improve his position but St. Georges isn't that keen on the idea.
St. Georges tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
St. Georges looking to control but Tully is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
St. Georges takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tully tries to hold on but St. Georges postures up.#T14#
St. Georges controlling from mount.
Tully is trying to escape the mount.
St. Georges controlling the position easily from mount.
Tully tries to get back to half guard but can't.
St. Georges tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St. Georges looking to control but Tully is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tully tries to hold on but St. Georges postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
St. Georges wins on points by 10 to 0.
An out of breath Christine St. Georges 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:
KHFC Round 1 Group B
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Dominguez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bollea, pushing him back against the cage.
Bollea looking to throw knees to the head but Dominguez is blocking nicely.
Bollea drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bollea wants to stall.
#BC2#
Dominguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dominguez misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Bollea shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dominguez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bollea. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dominguez is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez is looking for a sweep. Bollea is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bollea working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Bollea keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bollea lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Bollea maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Dominguez could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bollea has cracked it and Dominguez is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bollea!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Terry Bollea!
During a confident post fight interview, Terry Bollea thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - MMA Round 5B
Date: Apr 07, 2025 |
#R1#
Pereira looks to land a right hand but Greer moved out of range.
It looked like Greer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Greer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pereira shoots in for a takedown but Greer shows good takedown defense.
Pereira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pereira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Greer's waist but Greer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pereira off to one side.
Greer throwing a counter right hand but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Nigel Greer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Pereira.
Greer works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Andre Pereira has been cut.
Greer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Greer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pereira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Greer wants it to stay on the feet.
Greer misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Pereira counters with a takedown into side control.
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!#SUB2#
Pereira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pereira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pereira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Pereira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greer keeps working.
Pereira in the domination position with Greer hanging on.
Greer tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Pereira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Pereira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pereira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Pereira is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Greer is trying to escape and Pereira transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Greer is forced to tap! Nice work there by Pereira! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andre Pereira!
Andre Pereira thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Nigel Greer had this to say: 'I had COVID'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Guru vs Hallows
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
#R1#
Nagasaki slips under a jab.
Spong throws a poor cross that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a right hand to the body.
Spong digs a good hook to Nagasaki's body.
Spong jabs Nagasaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spong.
A little feinted left hand from Nagasaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spong lands a head shot.
Spong misses with a takedown
and Nagasaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong thuds his right hand into Nagasaki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spong has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Decent striking displayed by Spong there.
Spong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nagasaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Spong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagasaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nagasaki on the side of the head.
Spong cracks Nagasaki with a good jab.
Spong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagasaki.
A counter left hand to the body from Nagasaki misses its target.
Spong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Spong cracks Nagasaki with a good jab.
A jab from Spong does it's job there.
Spong shoots in for a takedown but Nagasaki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hiroshima Nagasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Spong.#TD2#
Spong drives through with a takedown into Nagasaki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong postures up and lands a big shot to Nagasaki's brow.
Nagasaki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nagasaki tries to get out of the position.
Spong throws an elbow that misses. Nagasaki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Spong's guard. Nice move by Nagasaki!#REVR##T2##SUB2#
Spong working for a triangle but Nagasaki defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Spong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nagasaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nagasaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Spong has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Spong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nagasaki is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB2#
Nagasaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Spong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nagasaki has managed to get both his arms back between Spong's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Spong has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nagasaki is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Spong.
Spong is trying to control Nagasaki's posture but Nagasaki avoids it.
Spong tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Nagasaki presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Spong can't escape the position.
Spong tries to hold on but Nagasaki postures up.#T4#
Spong tries to control the position but Nagasaki now has his back.
Nagasaki has the hooks in. Spong is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Spong wants to control his opponent's hands but Nagasaki gets his hands free.
Nagasaki is riding his opponent, not letting Spong buck him off.
Spong wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagasaki controlling from the back.
Spong wants to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Spong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Spong throws a lazy uppercut
and Nagasaki makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Spong really felt that one!
Spong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nagasaki's hands.
Spong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nagasaki. Nagasaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spong connects with a looping right hand.
Spong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Nagasaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong lands a nice looking body shot.
Spong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nagasaki throws a big counter combination but Spong scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Spong lands a head shot.#T1##TD2#
Spong looking to score a takedown here. Nagasaki is defending well but Spong drives through and ends up in Nagasaki's guard.
Spong trying to control but Nagasaki is working from the bottom.
Nagasaki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spong.
Nagasaki has momentary wrist control but Spong slips an elbow through the middle.
Spong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spong chips away with some ground and pound.
Spong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spong throwing strikes but missing.
Nagasaki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Spong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nagasaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Spong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nagasaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spong landing some decent shots from guard.
Spong postures up in Nagasaki's guard and throws a big left but Nagasaki blocks it.
Spong is looking to work some ground and pound but Nagasaki has wrist control.
Nagasaki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spong stopping the sweep attempt from Nagasaki.
Spong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nagasaki trying to control the position here.
Spong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nagasaki is keeping the position for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Spong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Spong chips away with some ground and pound.
Spong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Spong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Spong scoring with some ground and pound.
Spong working some strikes from top position.
Daniel Spong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spong working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Spong passes Nagasaki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Spong thows a huge punch but Nagasaki dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Spong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nagasaki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Spong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Spong lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Spong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Spong seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Spong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Spong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nagasaki. Nagasaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spong throws a lazy uppercut
and Nagasaki counters with a nice body shot.
Spong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nagasaki has time to react.
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nagasaki sprawls well. Nagasaki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spong gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki blocks a head kick by Spong.
#T1#
Spong misses with an uppercut.
Spong missing with a left hand there. Nagasaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spong with a poor takedown
and Nagasaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spong scores with a nice right hand.
Spong connects with a looping right hand.
Nagasaki tries to move into range but Spong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spong lands a nice hook to Nagasaki's body. Nagasaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spong shoots in and drives through. Nagasaki sprawls well.
Hiroshima Nagasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Spong.
Spong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nagasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Hiroshima Nagasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Spong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Spong.
Spong misses with a takedown
and Spong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daniel Spong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nagasaki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice takedown defense from Nagasaki. No joy for Spong on that attempt.
Nagasaki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Spong finds it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Nagasaki as Spong shoots in.
Spong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nagasaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Spong feints the counter takedown.
Nagasaki avoids the body shot from Spong.
Spong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nagasaki's waist but Nagasaki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spong off to one side.
Hiroshima Nagasaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spong fails with a takedown attempt.
As Spong backs away, Nagasaki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Spong misses with a takedown attempt
and Nagasaki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've been told by Nagasaki's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Spong misses the jab.
Nagasaki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Spong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spong darts in looking for a takedown but Nagasaki gets double underhooks and turns Spong into the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Nagasaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the side of Spong's head but Spong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spong stuns Nagasaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spong moves out of range of the strikes.
Spong throws the left hand but Nagasaki avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagasaki misses the target.#T4#
Spong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagasaki thinks about countering with a body kick.
Spong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nagasaki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nagasaki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Daniel Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nagasaki counters with a crisp right that sends Spong to the canvas! Nagasaki follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshima Nagasaki!
Hiroshima Nagasaki thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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