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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
ENIGMA 149
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Abashidze works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#It looks like Maximilian Bonaparte has been cut.
Bonaparte throws a body kick that misses.
Bonaparte walks into a jab.
Abashidze misses with a takedown attempt
and Bonaparte counters with a left to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bonaparte.
Abashidze looks winded!
Bonaparte lands a lovely overhand right.
Bonaparte scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bonaparte.
Bonaparte connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonaparte thuds his shin into the meat of Abashidze's side.#T1##KD#
Bonaparte lands a big head kick that sends Abashidze tumbling to the mat! Bonaparte takes a step backwards and waves Abashidze back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Lasha Abashidze has been cut.
Bonaparte scores with a kick to the midsection.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Abashidze has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Abashidze avoids the head kick by Bonaparte.
#KD#
Bonaparte feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Abashidze sprawling to the canvas! Abashidze rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bonaparte finish him?!
#ROC#Abashidze is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abashidze gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bonaparte counters with a huge right that knocks Abashidze out cold! Bonaparte is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maximilian Bonaparte!
Maximilian Bonaparte took some time post fight to say the following; 'Au Revoir Bitch'. |
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Event:
DMMA Wednesday Warfare 1
Date: Jan 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Bogachev.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bogachev lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wayne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wayne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bogachev throws a body kick that misses.
Wayne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bogachev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bogachev misses the target.
Bogachev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wayne throws a right hand that Bogachev ducks under and follows up with a left that Bogachev also avoids with ease.
Bogachev slips a straight right by Wayne.
Bogachev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wayne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne scores with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bogachev. #T1#
Bogachev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wayne staying out of range there.
Wayne darts in trying to clinch
letting Bogachev counter with a right hand.
Wayne looks to land a right hand but Bogachev moved out of range.
Bogachev flicks out a counter leg kick but Wayne steps away.
Bogachev connects with an inside leg kick.
Wayne needs to keep his hands up - Bogachev had a free shot at his head there.
Decent striking displayed by Bogachev there.
Wayne takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice body kick from Bogachev.
Bogachev with a nice calf kick.#T2#
Wayne misses with an uppercut. Bogachev saw that one coming.
Wayne moves away from the strike by Bogachev.
No joy there for Wayne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bogachev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bogachev scores with a nice strike.
Nice body kick there by Bogachev.
Wayne walks into a left hand.
Wayne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bogachev scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wayne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wayne misses with an uppercut
and Bogachev counters with a straight right hand.
Wayne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Wayne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bogachev looks to score with a jab to the body but Wayne is just out of range.
Wayne went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bogachev.
Wayne takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bogachev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wayne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wayne takes one on the button.
Wayne gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bogachev pushes Wayne away with a front kick.
Bogachev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bogachev lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wayne will feel that in the morning.#T4#
Bogachev throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bogachev throws a lazy right hand but Wayne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wayne throws a right hand that Bogachev ducks under and follows up with a left that Bogachev also avoids with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bogachev.
Wayne misses with an uppercut
and Bogachev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wayne misses with a few strikes there.
Bogachev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wayne walks into a stiff left hand from Bogachev.
Bogachev keeps Wayne at a distance using the push kick.
Bogachev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wayne had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Wayne moves out of range of the strikes.
Bogachev throws out a leg kick but Wayne moves out of range and Bogachev only half commits.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Motshan Bogachev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Wayne swinging wildly here.
Bogachev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bogachev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wayne takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bogachev misses with a looping right.
Bogachev swats away the attempt to clinch by Wayne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne lands with a nice combination. Bogachev backs away looking to recover.
Wayne throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T1#
Wayne just misses with a punch to the body.
Bogachev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bogachev moves out of range as Wayne strikes.
Wayne is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jab by Bogachev.
Bogachev is looking to score with low kicks.
Bogachev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wayne throws a hook to the side of Bogachev's head but Bogachev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bogachev's corner calls for a 1-2. Bogachev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wayne misses with a wild body shot.
Bogachev slips under a jab from Wayne.
Wayne checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wayne on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T2#
Bogachev scores with a jab to the head.
Wayne on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Wayne has managed to clinch.
Bogachev blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Bogachev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bogachev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wayne avoids a kick to the body.
Bogachev throws a leg kick
and Wayne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wayne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bogachev can pounce on him.
Bogachev misses with a hook.
Bogachev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wayne has time to react.
Bogachev looks to throw the jab but Wayne is out of range. #T3#
Bogachev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wayne.
Wayne is looking for a counter combo.
Bogachev misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Bogachev.
Bogachev swings for the body but Wayne moves out of range.
Bogachev keeps the fight on the outside.
Motshan Bogachev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wayne cracks Bogachev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bogachev missing with a left hand there. Wayne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Wayne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good leg kick by Bogachev.
Bogachev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wayne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wayne walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Wayne takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bogachev throws a lazy right hand but Wayne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bogachev looks to throw a body kick
and Bogachev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Wayne avoids a kick to the body.
Wayne throwing a counter right hand but Bogachev manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Bogachev.
Wayne takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wayne looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bogachev scores with a punch to the head.
Bogachev explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wayne looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wayne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bogachev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wayne has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wayne there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Motshan Bogachev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bogachev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wayne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wayne scores with a hook.
Wayne takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wayne misses with a left hand
and Bogachev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bogachev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A nice leg kick from Bogachev, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bogachev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bogachev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wayne.
A counter left hand to the body from Wayne misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogachev scores with a punch to the head.
Wayne closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bogachev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wayne moves out of range as Bogachev throws a body kick.
Bogachev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Bogachev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bogachev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bogachev connects with a nice looking jab.
Wayne blocks the body kick.
Bogachev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bogachev thuds his shin into the meat of Wayne's side.
A telegraphed right hand from Bogachev misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bogachev.
Wayne misses the shot to the body.
Wayne checks a low kick from Bogachev.
Bogachev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Bogachev as he connects with a hook.
Hyatt Wayne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bogachev lands a really nice looking cross but Wayne seems unphased.
Wayne is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bogachev.
Bogachev cracks Wayne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bogachev connects with the punch.
Bogachev throws a leg kick but Wayne checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bogachev.
Wayne misses with a hook. Bogachev ducked under it nicely.
Bogachev scores with a decent looking hook.
Bogachev staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bogachev! But no joy.#T3#
Wayne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bogachev.
Wayne throws a right hand that misses
and Bogachev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bogachev tried to score with a low kick but Wayne checks it.
Bogachev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bogachev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wayne.
Bogachev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wayne. That did some damage!
Bogachev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bogachev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wayne.
Wayne throws a combination that misses
and Bogachev counters with a body kick that stops Wayne in his tracks momentarily.
Wayne misses with a straight right. #T4#
Wayne scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hyatt Wayne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wayne throws a jab when Bogachev was well out of range.
Motshan Bogachev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bogachev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bogachev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wayne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bogachev.
Bogachev feints and then cracks Wayne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wayne down.
Wayne tries to close the distance and clinch but Bogachev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bogachev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wayne. Wayne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wayne misses with a hook
and Bogachev counters with a stiff right hand.
Wayne misses with an uppercut.
Motshan Bogachev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Good leg kick by Bogachev.
And that's the end of the fight!
Motshan Bogachev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bogachev 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Motshan Bogachev!
An out of breath Motshan Bogachev 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:
AKF FN 400
Date: Jan 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Kovingten looks to score with a jab to the body but Yalixqua is just out of range.
Yalixqua throws the kick towards the body but Kovingten avoids it.
Kovingten has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kovingten misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kovingten displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kovingten moves away from the strike by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua looks to land a left hand but Kovingten moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Yalixqua finds it's way through Kovingten's defenses.
Kovingten throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've been informed that Yalixqua has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kovingten misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kovingten takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yalixqua on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kovingten tries to score with a low kick but Yalixqua moves his leg out of the way.
Yalixqua takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yalixqua throws the left hand but Kovingten avoids the punch easily.
Kovingten scores with a leg kick.
Kovingten just misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua lands a front kick.
Yalixqua lands a slapping body shot.
Kovingten moves out of range as Yalixqua strikes.
Kovingten is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kovingten closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Kovingten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovingten throws a leg kick that misses.
Yalixqua works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kovingten misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Yalixqua 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yalixqua misses with a hook.
Kovingten misses with a body shot.
Kovingten scores with a decent looking hook.
Yalixqua misses with a hook. Kovingten ducked under it nicely.
Kovingten throws a body punch but Yalixqua moves out of range.
Kovingten connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yalixqua. Yalixqua circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Some wild striking there from Yalixqua.
Kovingten lands an overhand right.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses.
Yalixqua tries to bum rush Kovingten with a series of wild strikes but Kovingten uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovingten ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Kovingten.
Kovingten takes a swing at Yalixqua's ribcage but misses.
Yalixqua throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Kovingten.
Kovingten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yalixqua counters with an outside leg kick.
Kovingten checks a leg kick.
Kovingten is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kovingten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yalixqua.
Yalixqua throws a hook to the side of Kovingten's head but Kovingten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kovingten keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yalixqua takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yalixqua lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kovingten has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kovingten and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kovingten fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yalixqua just manages to avoid it.
Kovingten throws a body punch but Yalixqua moves out of range.
Yalixqua connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yalixqua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yalixqua. Kovingten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovingten looks to land a body kick but Yalixqua moved away.
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 Kyle Kovingten will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Yalixqua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kovingten swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yalixqua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovingten connects with a single shot there.
Yalixqua throws a lazy right hand but Kovingten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kovingten lands a nice shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kovingten.
Yalixqua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yalixqua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kovingten fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yalixqua just manages to avoid it.
Kovingten moves out of range as Yalixqua strikes.
Yalixqua drops his hands momentarily and Kovingten takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yalixqua throws a big shot that misses.
Kovingten jabs Yalixqua to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kovingten misses with a body kick.
Kyle Kovingten is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Kovingten finds it's way through Yalixqua's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yalixqua throws a hook but Kovingten avoids it easily.
Yalixqua fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yalixqua loads up on a big right hand but Kovingten slips the punch.
Kovingten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Yalixqua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovingten.
Yalixqua takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kovingten lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yalixqua takes a step back to recover.
Kovingten misses with a low kick.
Kovingten turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kovingten lands with a cross.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovingten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yalixqua walks into a stiff left hand from Kovingten.
Kovingten avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kovingten. That's going to slow Yalixqua down.
Yalixqua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kovingten looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kovingten fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovingten connects with a body shot.
Yalixqua swings for the body but Kovingten moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Kovingten. #T2#
Yalixqua shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kovingten cracks Yalixqua with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yalixqua misses with a hook.
Yalixqua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kovingten tries to work over Yalixqua's front leg with a kick but Yalixqua checks it.
Kovingten keeps Yalixqua at a distance using the push kick.
Kovingten connects with a body shot that sends Yalixqua's belly button to the back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kovingten.
Kovingten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kovingten takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice shot by Yalixqua.
Kovingten scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kovingten.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yalixqua connects with a single shot there.
Kovingten is looking to wear down Yalixqua with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yalixqua throws a leg kick but Kovingten checks it.
Nice body kick there by Kovingten.
Nice defenses there by Kovingten.
Yalixqua takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Kovingten dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Yalixqua connects with a nice looking jab.
Iaspero Yalixqua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kovingten feints and then cracks Yalixqua's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yalixqua down.
Yalixqua's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kovingten connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yalixqua scrambles back to his feet.
Yalixqua misses with a body shot.
Kovingten ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yalixqua takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kovingten stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yalixqua.
Kovingten lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yalixqua works the jab nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Yalixqua might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kovingten has got the better of the exchanges.
Yalixqua throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kovingten is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yalixqua will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kovingten thumps Yalixqua with a low kick.
Kovingten scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yalixqua doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yalixqua swings for the body but Kovingten moves out of range.
Yalixqua throws out a leg kick but Kovingten moves out of range and Yalixqua only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovingten misses the target.
Kovingten staying out of range there.
Yalixqua throws a jab but it's blocked by Kovingten.
Kovingten seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kovingten misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1#
Kovingten connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yalixqua has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kovingten.
Yalixqua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yalixqua looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovingten is just out of range.
Kovingten moves out of range as Yalixqua strikes.
Yalixqua's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kovingten lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yalixqua takes a step back to recover.
Yalixqua has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kovingten.
Yalixqua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovingten moves away.
Yalixqua on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kovingten. Kovingten obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kovingten thuds his right hand into Yalixqua's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kovingten lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yalixqua's sensitive parts.
Kovingten lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kovingten scores with a decent looking hook.
Kovingten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yalixqua can do to turn this around?
Kovingten lands a nice shot to the body.
Yalixqua finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovingten throws a push kick but Yalixqua slaps the foot to one side.
Kovingten scores with a nice body kick.
Kovingten lands a jab to the head.
Kovingten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kyle Kovingten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kovingten connects with a solid leg kick.
Kovingten throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kovingten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kovingten lands a jab.
Kovingten moves away from the strike by Yalixqua.
Kovingten tries a head kick but it misses.
And Yalixqua responds with a good body kick, but Kovingten manages to step out the way in time.
Yalixqua will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kovingten misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Yalixqua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yalixqua looks to land a left hand but Kovingten moved out of range nicely.
Kovingten misses with a wild combination.
Yalixqua walks into a stiff left hand from Kovingten.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yalixqua takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kovingten pushes Yalixqua away with a front kick.
Yalixqua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovingten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Kovingten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kovingten has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Kovingten!
Kyle Kovingten 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:
CWC 332 - Silva Jr vs El Toro
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dubaku Womba! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ziyaeddin dives in and grabs Womba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Womba pushes down on Ziyaeddin's head and hops out.
Ziyaeddin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Womba circles away.
Ziyaeddin shoots in looking for a takedown. Womba tries to sprawl out of it but Ziyaeddin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Womba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dubaku Womba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amir Ziyaeddin.
Womba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ziyaeddin as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Ziyaeddin drives through with a takedown into Womba's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Womba (0) vs (2) Ziyaeddin
Womba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ziyaeddin is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziyaeddin is stalling in the full guard.
Womba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ziyaeddin is one step ahead there. #T1#
Womba is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Womba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ziyaeddin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Womba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ziyaeddin is one step ahead there.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Ziyaeddin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Womba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Womba (2) vs (2) Ziyaeddin#T2#
Ziyaeddin is staying active underneath Womba, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ziyaeddin is looking to control Womba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ziyaeddin avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Womba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ziyaeddin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Womba.
Ziyaeddin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Womba stopping the sweep attempt from Ziyaeddin.
Womba wants to pass the guard but Ziyaeddin is keeping the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T3#
Ziyaeddin keeping moving, preventing Womba from controlling successfully.
Ziyaeddin trying to keep a closed guard but Womba is proving a slippery customer.
Ziyaeddin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Womba passes Ziyaeddin's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Womba seems to be working for a kimura but Ziyaeddin defends the submission attempt.
Ziyaeddin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ziyaeddin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Womba is working away from the top position though.#T4##SUB#
Womba is looking for a kimura but Ziyaeddin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Womba to get the leverage.
Ziyaeddin is concentrating on defense, preventing Womba from advancing position.
Ziyaeddin trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Womba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ziyaeddin defends it well.
Ziyaeddin is controlling Womba's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Womba is looking to advance position but Ziyaeddin won't allow it.
Ziyaeddin is staying active underneath Womba, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T5#
Ziyaeddin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Womba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ziyaeddin is just riding it out for now. Womba eventually gives up the hold.
Ziyaeddin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Womba is trying to work for a kimura but Ziyaeddin is defending well.
Ziyaeddin gets full guard.#SUB2#
Ziyaeddin looking for a guillotine here but Womba defends easily.
#T6#
Ziyaeddin looking for a sweep. Not yet Ziyaeddin, not yet.
Ziyaeddin controls Womba momentarily but Womba frees himself. #SUB#
Womba is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Womba wants to control from the top but Ziyaeddin keeps moving.
Ziyaeddin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ziyaeddin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Womba manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Womba (2) vs (4) Ziyaeddin#T7##SUB#
Womba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ziyaeddin defends well.
Ziyaeddin won't allow Womba to sweep him here.
Ziyaeddin controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Womba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ziyaeddin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ziyaeddin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Womba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ziyaeddin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ziyaeddin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Womba throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ziyaeddin escapes and throws Womba's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Womba (2) vs (7) Ziyaeddin#T8#
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Womba is keeping him busy.
Womba tries to bench press Ziyaeddin off him but Ziyaeddin keeps the position.
Ziyaeddin in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T9#
Womba manages to get back to half guard.
Womba is trying to get back to full guard.
Womba won't allow Ziyaeddin to pass to mount.
Womba tries to roll over but Ziyaeddin keeps him under control.
Ziyaeddin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Womba trying to control here.
#T10#
Womba is trying to get back to full guard.
Ziyaeddin is taking a breather. Womba 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.
Womba is trying to get back to full guard.
Ziyaeddin is pressing down on Womba's thigh, looking to free his foot. Womba is holding on for now.
Womba is looking to improve his position.
Ziyaeddin slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Ziyaeddin is working for a kimura but Womba is defending it quite comfortably.
#T11#
Ziyaeddin is taking a breather. Womba 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.
Ziyaeddin is looking to take a break and control but Womba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Womba wants to improve his position but Ziyaeddin is controlling well.
#SUB#
Womba looking for submissions off his back.
Womba gets back to full guard.
#T12##SUB#
Womba looking for subs off his back but Ziyaeddin has passed one foot through into half guard.
Womba wants to get back to full guard.
Ziyaeddin works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Womba (2) vs (10) Ziyaeddin
Womba stops Ziyaeddin from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Womba tries to improve his position but instead Ziyaeddin has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Womba (2) vs (13) Ziyaeddin
Womba tries to roll but Ziyaeddin sticks to his back.
#T13#
Ziyaeddin controls the action.
Womba manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ziyaeddin's guard. Nice work there by Womba.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Womba (4) vs (13) Ziyaeddin
Ziyaeddin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T14#
Womba 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.
Womba trying to control but Ziyaeddin is working from the bottom.
Ziyaeddin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Womba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ziyaeddin is keeping the position for now.
Womba 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Womba won't allow Ziyaeddin to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ziyaeddin wins on points by 13 to 4.
Our winner, Amir Ziyaeddin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 332 - Silva Jr vs El Toro
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 17 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 12 losses; Huckleberry Finn!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Finn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burroughs circles away.#TD2#
Finn closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Burroughs quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (0) vs (2) Finn
Finn wants to control but Burroughs is keeping him busy.
Burroughs tries to get to full guard but Finn has control of the leg.
Burroughs keeping control of the position.
Burroughs is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs regains full guard. Nicely done.
Burroughs trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Finn passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (0) vs (5) Finn
Burroughs 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.
Finn tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
Burroughs seems a little lost for a moment, as Finn dominates the positioning.
Burroughs is not content to let Finn control the position.
Finn tries to move to full mount but Burroughs actually manages to regain half guard.
Burroughs is trying is best to control the position here. #T3#
Finn tries to pass to full mount but Burroughs defends it. #SUB2#
Finn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Burroughs is trying to get back to full guard.
Finn is looking to pass Burroughs's guard but actually Burroughs recovers to full guard.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Finn from controlling successfully. #T4#
Finn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burroughs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burroughs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finn is one step ahead there.
Finn advances to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Finn in particular looking to stall.
Burroughs controlling the position for now.#T5#
Finn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working.
Finn wants to pass to mount but Burroughs is defending the position.
Finn trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Burroughs is trying to get back to full guard.
Finn is looking to stall here but Burroughs recovers full guard. #T6#
Finn postures up.
Burroughs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Finn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (5) Finn
Finn 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.
Finn looking to control.
#SUB2#
Finn looking for subs off his back but Burroughs has passed one foot through into half guard.
Finn is not content to let Burroughs control the position.#T7#
Burroughs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Finn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Finn is looking to improve his position.
Finn has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Burroughs content to control rather than advance.
Burroughs prevents Finn from improving his position.
Burroughs wants to control but Finn is keeping him busy. #T8#
The fighters are battling for position here. Finn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Burroughs is pushing down on Finn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Finn is fighting to maintain full guard but Burroughs has managed to sneak the leg through.
Burroughs works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (5) vs (5) Finn
A lull in the action here as Burroughs stalls from top position.
Finn tries to buck Burroughs off but Burroughs is having none of it.
Burroughs is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Finn's shoulder. That is not cool.
Finn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Burroughs off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burroughs (5) vs (9) Finn
Finn controlling well, preventing Burroughs from escaping the position.
#T9##SUB2#
Finn looking to break Burroughs's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Burroughs remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Finn will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Finn is looking to control Burroughs but Burroughs is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Burroughs tries to roll but Finn sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Finn looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Burroughs fending off the submission attempt from Finn.
Finn has the hooks in. Burroughs is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T10##SUB2#
Finn looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Burroughs is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Finn gets his way!
Burroughs trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Burroughs is in bad spot here.
#T11#
Burroughs is keeping busy.
Burroughs trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Finn is working for a rear naked choke. Burroughs is not defending it well and Finn has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Burroughs refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Burroughs's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Huckleberry Finn!
After winning the bout, Huckleberry Finn 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:
RISE 134
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Owens misses with a head kick.
Jim Fish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owens throws a hook but Fish avoids it easily.
Owens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fish avoids a kick to the body.
Fish throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Owens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fish dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Owens misses with a hook. Fish ducked under it nicely.
Owens misses with an uppercut. Fish saw that one coming.
Owens takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fish. Owens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Owens counters with a body kick.
Owens with the inside leg kick.
Owens ducks under a wild hook from Fish.
Fish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Owens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fish misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fish throws a big shot that misses.
Fish misses with a low kick.
Fish is looking to land body kicks.
Good exchange - Fish coming out on top.
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!
Fish throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Owens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fish misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Fish throws a body punch but Owens moves out of range. #TD#
Fish throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Owens tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fish is in Owens's guard.
Fish with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fish not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Owens wants to sweep here but Fish controlling him for the moment.
Fish postures up in Owens's guard and throws a big left but Owens blocks it.
Owens told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Owens has a closed guard, preventing Fish from standing up.
Owens is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fish looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fish throws a strike but Owens rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Owens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fish wants to sweep here but Owens controlling him for the moment. #T2##ES#
Fish has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Owens off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fish works the jab nicely.
Fish scores with a sloppy right hand. Owens should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fish jabs Owens right on the nose. Owens blinks but takes it well.
Owens connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Owens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fish scores with a jab. Owens acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Owens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fish.
Fish lunges at Owens with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Owens's hand.
Grant Owens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fish moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fish throws a lazy right hand but Owens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Owens wants to counter the offense by Fish and move into the clinch position.
Fish throws a hook but Owens avoids it easily.
Owens throws a push kick but Fish slaps the foot to one side.
Fish thumps Owens with a low kick.#T3#
Fish throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Owens throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice shot lands for Owens.
Fish tests Owens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch lands to the side of Owens 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Owens throws a jab but it's blocked by Fish.
Owens moves out of range as Fish strikes.
Fish is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fish misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Owens counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fish is trying to break the clinch but Owens is controlling him.
Fish is trying to break free.
Owens throws a head punch that misses.
Owens has a couple of punches blocked by Fish.
#BC#
Fish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Owens slips a jab from Fish.
Owens follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Fish moves out of range of the strikes.
Owens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fish connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Fish keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fish lands a glancing blow to the side of Owens's head.
Owens with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fish to score with a decent uppercut.
Owens throws a sloppy head kick and Fish moves out of range easily.
It looked like Fish wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Owens throws a front kick aimed at Fish's knee but Fish avoids it well.
Owens checks a leg kick.
Owens moves out of range of the strikes.
Owens ducks under a wild hook from Fish.
Fish misses with a head kick.
Fish misses with a hook. Owens ducked under it nicely.
Fish 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.
Fish just misses with a punch to the body.
Fish is looking to score with low kicks.
Owens throws out a counter right but Fish avoids it with no problem.
Owens fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fish.
Owens swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fish throws out a loose jab but Owens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Owens tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fish is able to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Fish dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Fish misses with an uppercut.
Fish fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Owens has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Owens looks to land a right hand but Fish moved out of range.
Fish needs to keep his hands up - Owens had a free shot at his head there.
A head kick misses from Fish.
Owens slips a straight right by Fish.
Owens throws a nice outside leg kick.
Owens ducks under a wild hook from Fish.
Owens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Owens.
Jim Fish is winning the standup battle so far.
Owens walks into a stiff left hand from Fish.
Owens slips a jab from Fish.
Fish misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fish.#CUT2#It looks like Jim Fish has been cut.
Owens ducks right into an uppercut from Fish.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Owens defending well as Fish loads up on a big left hand.
Fish throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fish throws out a loose jab but Owens uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Owens tries to counter it with a takedown but Fish pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fish connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Owens's hands.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Owens.
Owens is looking to score with low kicks.
As Owens tries to get set, Fish tries to push him back and clinch up but Owens manages to avoid the attempt.
Fish scores with a jab to the body.
Owens wants to land a leg kick but Fish is out of range. #KD2#
Owens lands a big head kick that sends Fish tumbling to the mat! Owens takes a step backwards and waves Fish back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fish throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Owens counters with a left and a right... And another left! Fish is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grant Owens! |
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Event:
DC 18: Jello Returns!
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Santino tries a low kick but Misawa avoids it.
Misawa avoids the body shot from Santino.
#CL2#
Misawa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Santino, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Santino breaks the clinch.
Santino walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Misawa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Santino misses with a looping right.
Misawa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Santino misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Misawa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Misawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Misawa lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Bobby Santino has been cut.
Misawa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Misawa prevents Santino from breaking the clinch.
Santino tries to circle away but Misawa has him pinned against the cage.
Santino blocking some punches.
Misawa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Misawa slows down the pace here.
Misawa can't find room to land a body shot as Santino controls the action.
#BC#
Santino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Misawa avoids the head kick by Santino.
#CL2#
Misawa rushes Santino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Santino wants to break free but Misawa has control.
A frustrated look appears on Santino's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Misawa lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Misawa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Misawa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Misawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Misawa.
Santino takes an elbow to the temple.
Still in the clinch, Misawa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Misawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santino backwards.
Santino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santino wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Santino dodges an elbow strike from Misawa.
Santino is trying to break the clinch but Misawa has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Santino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santino swats away the attempt to clinch by Misawa.
Misawa takes one on the button.#T3#
Misawa moves in looking to clinch but Santino pushes him off.
A big left from Misawa misses. #CL2#
Misawa has closed the distance and engaged Santino in a clinch.
Santino wants to break free but Misawa has control.
A right hand to the body from Misawa.
Misawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Misawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Misawa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Misawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Santino dodges an elbow strike from Misawa.
Santino blocks a body shot from Misawa. #BC#
Santino breaks from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Misawa.
Santino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Misawa moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4#
Santino with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Santino is looking to break free of the clinch but Misawa has double underhooks. #BC#
Santino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Misawa clinches.
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!
Misawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Misawa blocks a body shot from Santino. #BC#
Santino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Misawa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Santino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santino throws a hook but Misawa blocks it.#CL2#
Misawa drives through and clinches with Santino against the cage.
Misawa cracks Santino with a nice body shot.
Santino is breathing heavily.
Misawa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Santino working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mitsu Misawa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Santino's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Misawa throws a good cross that connects.
Santino wants to slow Misawa down by chopping away at his legs.
Misawa digs a good body shot into Santino's ribs.#CL2#
Misawa clinches with his opponent.
Misawa misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misawa.
Santino lands with a light punch inside.
Misawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Santino.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Misawa.
With the fighters up against the cage, Misawa throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santino wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Misawa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Misawa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Misawa blocks an elbow strike from Santino.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Misawa lands a shoulder strike.
Misawa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Santino seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Misawa can turn it around.
Misawa tries to work over Santino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santino using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Misawa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1#
Santino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Misawa.
Misawa gets through Santino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Misawa digs a right hand underneath Santino's ribcage. Santino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Misawa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Santino tries to break the clinch but Misawa is controlling the position.
Santino takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice body punch from Misawa - that landed with a thud.
Santino blocks an elbow strike.
Misawa stalling.
Misawa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Santino's defenses. #CUT2#Bobby Santino's cut is getting worse.
A shot in the inside from Misawa.
Misawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Misawa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on Santino's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Misawa lands a nice uppercut.
Misawa stalling the fight.
Santino creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Misawa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Misawa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Santino blocks the elbow strike.
#T2#
Misawa lands a right hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Misawa throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Santino manages to break the clinch.
Misawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santino manages to avoid it.
Santino throws a body kick that misses.
Misawa lands a jab to Santino's midsection.
Misawa misses with a wild body shot.
Bobby Santino is winning the standup battle so far.
Misawa slips a jab and a cross from Santino.
Santino misses with a low kick.
Misawa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Misawa tries to clinch up.#T3#
Santino pivots, looking for a leg kick but Misawa is out of range and Santino settles back down.
Santino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Misawa manages to avoid it.
Misawa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Misawa cracks Santino with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Misawa lands a jab to Santino's midsection.
Misawa connects with a right hand. Santino shakes it off.
Misawa misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Santino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Misawa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Santino.
Misawa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Santino throws out a loose jab but Misawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Misawa wants to counter with a clinch but Santino pushes him away.
Misawa stuns Santino with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Misawa scores with a jab to the body.
Santino takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Misawa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Misawa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from Misawa.
Misawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santino manages to avoid it.
Misawa connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mitsu Misawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Santino's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Misawa wants to clinch.
Nice jab there from Misawa.
Santino gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Misawa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santino tried to counter with a leg kick but Misawa avoided it.
Santino walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Misawa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Santino takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1#
A big left from Santino misses.
Misawa tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circling - Misawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some wild striking there from Santino.
Misawa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Santino.
Misawa jabs at Santino's body.
Misawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santino.
Santino throws a series of punches but Misawa moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santino attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2##CL2#
Misawa takes the fight into the clinch.
Santino takes an elbow to the forehead.
Misawa lands with a light punch inside.
Misawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santino working hard to break the clinch.
Misawa misses with an elbow strike.
Misawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santino backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misawa.
Misawa scores with a shot to the side of Santino's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Santino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santino on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Misawa moves into the clinch.
Mitsu Misawa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Misawa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Santino's defenses.
Santino is trying to force a seperation but Misawa has the dominant position.#T3#
Santino lands a nice uppercut.
Misawa lands a body shot.
Santino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santino misses with some punches.
Santino tries to circle away but Misawa has him pinned against the cage.
Santino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Santino working aggressively here.
Misawa has Santino pressed against the cage, preventing Santino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Santino working aggressively here.
Misawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Misawa has Santino pressed against the cage, preventing Santino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bobby Santino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Misawa lands an elbow inside that Santino shrugs off. #T4#
Santino is trying to force a seperation but Misawa has the dominant position.
Misawa prevents Santino from breaking the clinch.
Misawa lands a nice elbow.
Mitsu Misawa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Misawa scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Misawa.
Santino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Misawa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Misawa prevents Santino from breaking the clinch.
Santino lands with a short shot to the head.
Santino is trying to break free.
Misawa prevents Santino from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Misawa throws an elbow but misses.
Santino throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitsu Misawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Misawa 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitsu Misawa! |
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Event:
CFC 516
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Dinglestomper tried to score with a low kick but McKraken checks it.
Dinglestomper cracks McKraken with a good jab.
McKraken dives in for a single leg takedown but Dinglestomper sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dinglestomper is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've been informed that McKraken has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#TD2#
Dinglestomper gets caught napping as McKraken dives in and scores a takedown. Dinglestomper manages to retain guard.
Dinglestomper looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dinglestomper is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinglestomper is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McKraken is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Dinglestomper seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dinglestomper tries to stand and escape but McKraken is controlling the position.
Dinglestomper uses his free foot to push down on McKraken's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McKraken.
Dinglestomper controlling from mount. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McKraken is looking to get to half guard.
Dinglestomper tries to control but McKraken wriggling away.
McKraken tries to reverse the position but Dinglestomper maintains control.
Dinglestomper tries to control but McKraken wriggling away.
McKraken is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dinglestomper tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
McKraken tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dinglestomper controlling the position easily from mount.
Dinglestomper trying to control but McKraken is having none of it.
Dinglestomper looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dinglestomper continues to stall.
McKraken is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dinglestomper sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McKraken is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dinglestomper controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saggy Dinglestomper dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Dinglestomper misses with a wild body shot.
Dinglestomper misses with a looping left.
Dinglestomper throws out a loose jab but McKraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKraken feints the counter takedown.
McKraken scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McKraken fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinglestomper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKraken moves away.
Dinglestomper misses with a low kick.
And McKraken tries to counter it with a takedown but Dinglestomper pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dinglestomper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Dinglestomper swings for the body but McKraken moves out of range.
Dinglestomper throws a jab but it's blocked by McKraken.
Dinglestomper shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And McKraken tries to counter it with a takedown but Dinglestomper pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McKraken tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dinglestomper defends well and McKraken ends up having to push Dinglestomper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Dinglestomper misses its target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper is looking to land body kicks.
McKraken drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dinglestomper defends it well.
Dinglestomper throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dinglestomper takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T2#
Dinglestomper throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and McKraken counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McKraken.
McKraken trying to control the position from guard on top but Dinglestomper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McKraken wants to pass the guard but Dinglestomper is keeping the position.
McKraken trying to control the position from guard on top but Dinglestomper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dinglestomper wants to sweep but no luck.
Dinglestomper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McKraken is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dinglestomper is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McKraken is controlling him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
McKraken lands a couple of elbows.
McKraken postures up and lands a big shot to Dinglestomper's brow.
Dinglestomper is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
McKraken has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dinglestomper is working away from the top position though.
Dinglestomper wants to control but McKraken is keeping him busy.
Dinglestomper looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dinglestomper stalling away here and it's allowed McKraken to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dinglestomper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
McKraken being controlled here, momentarily.
Dinglestomper trying to control the position from guard on top but McKraken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dinglestomper tries to stand but McKraken is controlling from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKraken keeping moving, preventing Dinglestomper from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dinglestomper controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saggy Dinglestomper dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McKraken ducks under a wild hook from Dinglestomper.
McKraken takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
McKraken shoots in and gets a takedown into Dinglestomper's guard.
McKraken is in close to Dinglestomper's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dinglestomper wants to stand and escape but McKraken is having none of it.
McKraken trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dinglestomper wants to stand and escape but McKraken is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKraken in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dinglestomper is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dinglestomper wants to stand but his hand is trapped. McKraken uses the opportunity to regain full guard. #T1#
McKraken trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
McKraken is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dinglestomper is aware though and is defending well.
Dinglestomper 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. #SU#
Dinglestomper decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McKraken, up you get!
Dinglestomper misses with a head kick.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McKraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKraken shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dinglestomper as he avoids it easily.
Dinglestomper feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dinglestomper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKraken can do to turn this around?
McKraken checks a low kick from Dinglestomper.
McKraken feints the counter takedown.
A jab from McKraken does it's job there.
McKraken moves away from the strike by Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper misses with a left hand #TD2#
and McKraken counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dinglestomper manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McKraken keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
McKraken gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dinglestomper regains guard.
#T3#
Dinglestomper is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McKraken pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dinglestomper is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
McKraken is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dinglestomper is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dinglestomper has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Dinglestomper content to stall in guard here.
McKraken keeping moving, preventing Dinglestomper from controlling successfully. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU#
Dinglestomper gets to his feet - McKraken follows without any prompting.
Gemechu McKraken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dinglestomper throws a chopping leg kick but McKraken manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dinglestomper is looking to slow McKraken down with leg kicks.
Saggy Dinglestomper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McKraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dinglestomper thuds his right hand into McKraken's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dinglestomper uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from McKraken misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saggy Dinglestomper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dinglestomper has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saggy Dinglestomper!
Saggy Dinglestomper decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
SYN 945 Krylov vs. Stark
Date: Dec 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Pawlik connects with a body shot.
Pellegrini throws a wild body kick that Pawlik sees coming a mile off.
Pawlik throws a right and a left that Pellegrini avoids nicely.
Pellegrini misses with a low kick as Pawlik jumps back.
Pawlik with the counter takedown but Pellegrini avoids it easily.
Pawlik connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pellegrini momentarily.
Pawlik misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pawlik throws a sloppy body shot
and Pellegrini counters with a nice uppercut.
Pawlik 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Pellegrini misses the target.
Pellegrini misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlik fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pawlik stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pellegrini.
A shot to the liver by Pawlik. Beautiful body shot.
Pawlik takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pawlik changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Pawlik.
Pellegrini throws a jab when Pawlik was well out of range.
Pawlik checks a low kick from Pellegrini.
A telegraphed right hand from Pawlik misses the target.
Pellegrini misses the jab.#TD2#
Pellegrini gets caught flat footed, as Pawlik shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pellegrini keeping moving, preventing Pawlik from controlling successfully.
Pellegrini pulls Pawlik in to control the position.
Pawlik trying to control the position from guard on top but Pellegrini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Pellegrini'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.
Pawlik lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Pawlik wants to control from the top but Pellegrini keeps moving.
Pawlik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pellegrini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pellegrini keeping moving, preventing Pawlik from controlling successfully.
Pellegrini can't keep his opponent in guard - Pawlik advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Pawlik is looking for a kimura but Pellegrini is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pawlik to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pawlik is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pellegrini defends it well.
Pawlik throwing shots but Pellegrini is blocking nicely. #T3#
Pawlik scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Still in half guard, Pawlik seems content to control.
Pellegrini tries to get to full guard but Pawlik has control of the leg.
Pawlik trying to control the action but Pellegrini is working from the bottom.
Pellegrini is looking to improve his position.
Pawlik is stalling here. Pellegrini is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pawlik seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pellegrini has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Pawlik is trying to control Pellegrini's posture but Pellegrini avoids it. #T4#
Pawlik is trying to get back to half guard.
Pawlik is trying to control Pellegrini's posture but Pellegrini avoids it.
Pellegrini in the domination position with Pawlik hanging on.
Pawlik is looking to regain half guard here but Pellegrini keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dick Pawlik will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pellegrini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Pawlik throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pellegrini was covering up waiting for the punch and Pawlik finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pellegrini has his feet on Pawlik's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Pawlik lands a nice shot that snaps Pellegrini's head back.
Pellegrini throws a looping overhand right but Pawlik ducks down to avoid it.
Pawlik fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pellegrini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pawlik manages to avoid it.
Pellegrini attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice defenses there by Pellegrini.#T1#
Pellegrini throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Pawlik counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pellegrini pushes Pawlik off and gets back to his feet.
Vinnie Pellegrini is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pellegrini.
Pawlik slips a jab from Pellegrini.
And Pawlik tries to counter it with a takedown but Pellegrini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pawlik misses with a wild body shot.
Pellegrini throws a hook but Pawlik avoids it easily.
Pellegrini misses with a low kick.
Pawlik on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pellegrini tries to work over Pawlik's front leg with a kick but Pawlik checks it.
Pellegrini misses with a low kick.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Pawlik. Beautiful body shot.
Pawlik lands a glancing blow to the side of Pellegrini's head.
Pellegrini paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pellegrini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pawlik tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pellegrini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pawlik jabs Pellegrini to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pawlik falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pellegrini counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pawlik's knee momentarily.
Pellegrini lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pawlik thuds his right hand into Pellegrini's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pawlik takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T3#
Pellegrini moves away from the strike by Pawlik.
Pawlik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pawlik blocks a leg kick.
Pellegrini throws a shot from downtown. Pawlik moves away and avoids it.
Pellegrini throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Pawlik counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Pawlik is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Pawlik is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pellegrini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pawlik. #SUB2#
Pellegrini is defending against the submission attempts here by Pawlik.
#T4#
Pawlik misses with a head shot. Pellegrini uses the momentum to regain guard.
Pellegrini has Pawlik pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Pellegrini dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Pellegrini throws a low kick but Pawlik moves out of range easily.
Pellegrini misses the jab.
Pawlik fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pellegrini swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pellegrini misses with a looping right.
Pawlik blocks a low kick nicely.
Pawlik tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pawlik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pellegrini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pellegrini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pawlik feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlik keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pellegrini misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Pawlik counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pawlik looking to sit in guard and control but Pellegrini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Pawlik is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pellegrini is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Pawlik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pawlik connects with a nice short shot to Pellegrini's temple.
Pawlik is keen to just control but Pellegrini is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Pawlik is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Pawlik is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pellegrini is just riding it out for now. Pawlik eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Pawlik is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pellegrini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pawlik. #T2#
Pellegrini holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Pawlik seems to be working for a kimura but Pellegrini defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Pawlik wants to work for an arm triangle but Pellegrini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3##SUB2#
Pawlik is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pellegrini sees it coming and defends easily.
Pawlik passes to side control. #SUB2#
Pawlik is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pellegrini has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pawlik throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
An elbow from Pawlik crashes against the mat.
Pellegrini seems a little lost for a moment, as Pawlik dominates the positioning.
Pawlik passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pellegrini!
Pawlik looking to control but Pellegrini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pawlik throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Pellegrini is squirming around, avoiding Pawlik's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pawlik goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pellegrini turns into him and now he's in Pawlik's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pawlik trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dick Pawlik.
I think Pawlik has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dick Pawlik!
A victorious Dick Pawlik 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:
DC 15: It's Christmas!!!
Date: Dec 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Santino throws a looping overhand right but Talvela ducks down to avoid it.
Talvela pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santino half committed to a counter leg kick.
Santino moves out of range of the strikes.
Santino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by Talvela.
A solid body kick from Talvela.
Santino ducks under a wild hook from Talvela.
Santino throws a big counter combination but Talvela scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Santino throws a head kick that misses.
Santino walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Santino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Talvela dives in for a single leg takedown but Santino sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Santino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd cheers as Talvela lands an impressive looking overhand right. Santino doesn't seem phased though.
Talvela misses with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Talvela.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Talvela shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Santino's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Talvela accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Talvela accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Talvela throwing strikes but missing.
Talvela wants to pass the guard but Santino is keeping the position.
Santino keeping moving, preventing Talvela from controlling successfully.
Santino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Talvela loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Talvela landing some decent shots from guard.
Talvela is working Santino over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Talvela pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santino is keeping the position for now.
Santino knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Talvela on the ground.
Talvela throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Santino on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Santino tries to get out of the position.
Talvela lands a couple of digs.
Santino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Talvela with a flurry of punches that miss.
Talvela throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Santino wants to get back to his feet but Talvela is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Santino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Talvela landing with the ground and pound.
Santino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Talvela postures up in Santino's guard and throws a big left but Santino blocks it.
Talvela throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Santino wants to get back to his feet but Talvela is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Talvela has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Santino keeping moving, preventing Talvela from controlling successfully.
Talvela throwing strikes from guard but Santino blocks nicely.
Santino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Talvela.
Talvela trying to control but Santino is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Santino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Talvela working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Talvela sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Santino lands a nice hook to Talvela's body. Talvela takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Talvela lands a really nice looking cross but Santino seems unphased.
Santino throws a front kick aimed at Talvela's knee but Talvela avoids it well.
Talvela throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the liver by Santino. Beautiful body shot.
Talvela misses with a combination
and Santino counters with a stiff right hand.
Talvela swings widly with a right hand
and Santino counters with a nice body kick.
Santino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Talvela dodges the punch combination from Santino.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paavo Talvela 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#
Talvela misses with an uppercut
and Santino counters with a straight right hand.
Talvela throws a right hand that Santino ducks under and follows up with a left that Santino also avoids with ease.
Santino on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Talvela fails with a takedown attempt.
Santino thows a leg kick but Talvela checks it
and Talvela counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Talvela throws a right and a left that Santino avoids nicely.
Santino wants to land a leg kick but Talvela is out of range.
Talvela is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Santino throws a leg kick which misses Talvela's front leg but catches the back leg as Talvela tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santino as he avoids it easily.
Talvela tries for a takedown but Santino circles away easily
and Santino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bobby Santino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Talvela.
A head kick misses from Talvela. #T1#
Nice body kick from Talvela.
Talvela rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Talvela takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paavo Talvela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Talvela getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Santino takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Santino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Talvela throws a leg kick
and Santino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Talvela thinking.
Santino throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Talvela darts in looking for a takedown but Santino gets double underhooks and turns Talvela into the cage.
Santino is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Santino slips under a jab from Talvela.
Santino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Talvela's coach down at Heavy Metal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Talvela's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Santino throws a sloppy head kick and Talvela moves out of range easily.
Talvela takes one to the chin there.
Bobby Santino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid leg kick lands there for Talvela.
Talvela pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Talvela throws a series of strikes that have Santino backpedaling.
#T2#
Santino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Santino staying out of range there.
Talvela moves out of range of the body kick from Santino.
Talvela tries a head kick but it misses.
Talvela has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Talvela throws a lazy right hand but Santino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Talvela throws a hook but Santino avoids it easily.
Santino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Talvela manages to avoid it.
Talvela throws a shot from downtown. Santino moves away and avoids it.
Santino scores with a sloppy right hand. Talvela should have avoided that one.
Santino moves out of range of the strikes.
Santino looks to throw the jab but Talvela is out of range.
A good leg kick by Talvela.
Santino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santino throws a quick counter kick to the body but Talvela avoids it.#T3#
Santino moves out of range as Talvela strikes.
Talvela throws a nice outside leg kick.
Santino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Santino jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Talvela throws out a loose jab but Santino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santino half committed to a counter leg kick.
Talvela throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Santino on the side of the head.
Talvela throws a head kick that misses.
Santino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santino throws a big counter combination but Talvela scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fighters circling - Talvela throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santino is looking to counter punch.
Talvela rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Santino counters with a good, hard body kick but Talvela shrugs it off.
Talvela shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santino as he avoids it easily. #T4#
Santino misses with a body shot.
Santino bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Talvela's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santino misses with a few strikes there.
Talvela with the counter takedown but Santino avoids it easily.
Santino checks a low kick from Talvela.
Talvela lands a head shot.
Paavo Talvela seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santino motions for Talvela to come forward. Santino throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Talvela throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Santino to counter with a crisp jab.
Santino getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Talvela lands a glancing blow to the side of Santino's head.
Talvela with the inside leg kick.
Santino throws a leg kick but Talvela checks it.
Talvela swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Talvela throws a right hand that Santino ducks under and follows up with a left that Santino also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paavo Talvela will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Talvela lands with a thumping leg kick.
Santino throws a leg kick but Talvela checks it.
Talvela throws a good cross that connects.
Santino drops his hands momentarily and Talvela takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A head kick misses from Talvela.
Talvela throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Talvela.
Santino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Talvela.
Talvela tests Santino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Talvela looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Santino has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Talvela off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Talvela misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santino.
A cross from Talvela lands.
Talvela looks to land a left hand but Santino moved out of range nicely.
Santino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Talvela connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Talvela drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Talvela throwing strikes but missing.
Santino keeping moving, preventing Talvela from controlling successfully.
Talvela throwing strikes from guard but Santino blocks nicely.
Santino has momentary wrist control but Talvela slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Talvela throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Talvela with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santino wants to stand and escape but Talvela is having none of it.
Talvela loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Talvela passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Talvela scoring with punches from side control.
Talvela cracks Santino with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Talvela controlling from side mount.
Talvela creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Santino sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Talvela throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Santino parries the strikes from Talvela easily there. Talvela is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Santino to escape.
Talvela connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Santino some visible discomfort.
Talvela looks up at the clock and then as Santino takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Talvela smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Santino is trying to get back to his feet.
Talvela creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB2#
Talvela wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Santino, who protects the arm well.
Talvela moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
An elbow from Talvela crashes against the mat.
Talvela throws a strike aimed at the side of Santino's head but Santino avoids it well.
Talvela misses with the ground and pound.
Santino dodges the ground and pound from Talvela.
Talvela creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Santino sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Santino defending against the ground and pound.
Santino taking punishment in the form of punches.
Talvela is looking to take a break and control but Santino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Talvela tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Talvela has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paavo Talvela really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Talvela looks to land a combination but Santino avoids it well.
Santino blocks a low kick nicely.
Santino throwing a counter right hand but Talvela manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Talvela.
Santino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Talvela looks to throw the jab but Santino is out of range.
Santino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Talvela connects with a nice looking jab.
Talvela misses with a head kick.
Talvela uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santino.
A nice inside leg kick there by Talvela. That's going to slow Santino down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela throws a right hand that misses
and Santino counters with a solid body kick.
Santino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Talvela throws a sloppy head kick
and Santino counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Talvela misses with an uppercut.
Good exchange - Talvela coming out on top.
Santino swings for the body but Talvela moves out of range.
Talvela feints a jab promting Santino to slip. Talvela then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Santino slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Santino throws a right hand that Talvela ducks under and follows up with a left that Talvela also avoids with ease.
Santino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A combination from Talvela does no damage.
Santino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santino throws a counter high kick but Talvela was just alert enough to avoid it.
Talvela connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Talvela cracks Santino with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Talvela throws a head kick that misses.
Nice cross by Santino.
Santino blocks the body kick.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Talvela moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Talvela scores with a hook.
Talvela shoots in for a takedown but Santino shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Santino tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santino scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Talvela scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Talvela pivots, looking for a leg kick but Santino is out of range and Talvela settles back down.
It looked like Santino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Talvela tries to land a front kick but Santino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Santino connects with a right hand. Talvela shakes it off.
Bobby Santino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Talvela lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Talvela is looking to chop away at Santino's legs.
Santino throws out a loose jab but Talvela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Talvela misses with a straight left.
Talvela lands with a right hand.
Talvela swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Talvela throws a hook but Santino avoids it easily.
Santino looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A left lands for Santino.
Santino is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
No joy there for Santino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Talvela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santino.
Santino misses with a low kick as Talvela jumps back.
Santino throws a looping overhand right but Talvela ducks down to avoid it.
Santino misses with a head kick.
#T4#
Talvela feints a jab promting Santino to slip. Talvela then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Santino slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Talvela throws a low kick but Santino avoids it.
Santino fires out a quick counter leg kick but Talvela just manages to avoid it.
Santino walks into a straight right hand from Talvela.
Talvela lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Talvela.
Santino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santino jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Talvela misses with a straight left.
A leg kick checked by Talvela.
Talvela with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Talvela buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Talvela pivots, looking for a leg kick but Santino is out of range and Talvela settles back down.
Santino quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Santino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Talvela fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paavo Talvela dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Santino moves into range and connects with a jab.
Santino moves away from the strike by Talvela.
It looked like Santino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Talvela throws a lazy uppercut
and Santino counters with a nice body shot.
Talvela fails with the takedown
and Santino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Talvela connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Santino momentarily.
Talvela misses with a lunging right hand
and Santino counters with a head kick. That will keep Talvela thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Talvela looks to throw the jab but Santino is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Santino. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santino stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Talvela.
No joy there for Santino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Talvela throws a solid leg kick but Santino takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Talvela.
Talvela lands with an uppercut that bounces Santino off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Santino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Talvela.
Talvela scores with a body shot.
Talvela lands a nice shot that snaps Santino's head back.
Talvela throws a lazy right hand but Santino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Talvela avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Santino throws a poor cross that misses
and Talvela counters with a left and a right that stings Santino.
Talvela misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Talvela throws a looping overhand right but Santino ducks down to avoid it.
Talvela throws a wild body kick that Santino sees coming a mile off.
Talvela throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A solid leg kick lands there for Talvela.
#T2#
Santino throws a lazy right hand but Talvela sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Talvela stuns Santino with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Santino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Talvela ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santino moves away.
As Talvela looks to move away, Santino throws a big counter combo but Talvela just gets out of the way.
Santino walks into a jab.
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!
Talvela moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Santino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD2#
Talvela closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Talvela lands in his opponent's guard.
Santino pushes Talvela off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Santino blocks a jab.
Santino was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Talvela showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santino.
Santino attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Talvela throws a jab when Santino was well out of range.
Talvela scores with a jab to the body.
Talvela misses with a head kick.
Santino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Talvela circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Talvela drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Talvela throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Talvela wants to control from the top but Santino keeps moving.
Bobby Santino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Talvela throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Talvela is looking to work some ground and pound but Santino has wrist control.
Talvela lands a couple of elbows.
Talvela connects with a couple of short punches.
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.#SUB#
Santino is looking for a triangle but Talvela pushes his legs off easily.
Talvela stays in close to Santino's body and controls the position.
Talvela works over Santino with some ground and pound from guard.
Santino being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paavo Talvela comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Talvela 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 45:50
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paavo Talvela!
Paavo Talvela is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Paavo Talvela thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
AFK
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Congo throws a low kick but Davis moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Davis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Congo lands a leg kick that knocks Davis off balance momentarily.
Congo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Congo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Roberto Congo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Congo just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis feints a counter leg kick.
Congo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Davis lands a nice shot that snaps Congo's head back.
#CUT2#It looks like Roberto Congo has been cut.
Congo misses with a hook.
Congo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Congo lands with an uppercut that bounces Davis off the ropes and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Jonathan Davis has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Congo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Davis counters with a left to the body.
Davis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Congo.
Jab by Congo.
Congo connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Congo misses with an uppercut.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Congo.
Congo misses the jab.
Congo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Davis misses with a low kick.
Davis 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.
Davis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Davis checks a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Congo - just one landing.
Congo closes the distance and catches Davis with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Davis is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Davis is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Davis is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Congo takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Roberto Congo!
Roberto Congo is the new middleweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Roberto Congo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
C146: Blyad vs Kilgore
Date: Dec 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Zan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Millers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zan.
Miller attempts a counter takedown but Zan avoids it well and moves away.
Zan lands with a cross.
Zan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miller's head backwards.
Miller misses with an uppercut. Zan saw that one coming.
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zan.
Miller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Miller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Miller scores with a nice strike.
Miller moves away from the strike by Zan.
Miller slips under a jab from Zan.
Miller feinted with a counter takedown.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Miller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zan's corner calls for a 1-2. Zan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zan misses with a straight right.
Miller feinted with a counter takedown.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Miller, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Miller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zan doesn't seem phased though.
Tan Zan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Zan looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Zan looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
Miller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
Zan throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Miller.
Zan throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zan.
A swing and a miss from Zan.
Miller slips a straight right by Zan.
Zan misses the jab.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Miller thuds a left hand into Zan's body.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Zan's shoulder, as Zan tries to avoid the shot.
Miller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Zan is just out of range.
Zan misses with a body shot
#TD#
and Miller counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Zan!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller scores with punches from side control.
Miller in side control, throwing shots but Zan defends.
Miller controlling from side mount.
Zan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Miller cracks Zan with a big elbow.
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Zan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miller taking a breather here.
Zan is trying to control Miller's posture but Miller avoids it. #T3#
Miller postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Zan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Miller's best efforts.
Miller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Miller looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Miller trying to control from half guard but Zan is working away.
Miller prevents Zan from standing back up.
Zan wants to control but Miller is keeping busy.
Zan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zan.#T4#
Miller postures up.
Miller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Miller engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Miller connects with a couple of short punches.
Miller wants to control from the top but Zan keeps moving.
Miller landing with the ground and pound.
Miller with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lynton Miller dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Miller thuds a left hand into Zan's body.
Miller throws a series of punches but Zan moves out of range.
Zan connects with a body shot.
Donk. Miller catches Zan right on the button with a cross.
Miller defending well as Zan loads up on a big left hand.
Zan lands a head shot.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Miller lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zan lands a jab to the nose.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller throws a good cross that connects.
Zan throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zan looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zan.
Miller attempts a counter takedown but Zan avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zan moves away.
Zan misses with a straight right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Miller.
Miller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zan looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Miller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Miller slips a jab from Zan.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Zan loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zan throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller avoids the body shot from Zan.
Zan throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Zan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Miller.
Zan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Miller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Miller lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Miller. #TD#
Miller shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zan wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zan controlling the position.
Miller cracks Zan with a solid left hand.#T3#
Miller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zan looking to control.
Miller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miller seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zan for as long as he can get away with.
Zan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
Miller throws a strike but Zan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zan tries to stand but Miller is controlling from the bottom.
Zan won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miller holds on and takes a little breather.
Miller continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Miller.
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 Lynton Miller will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot by Zan.
Zan misses with a straight right.
Miller moves out of range as Zan strikes.
Miller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Miller with a hook.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zan throws out the jab.
Zan throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
Zan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Zan misses with a straight right.
Miller appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Zan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Miller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Miller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lynton Miller is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
Zan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Zan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zan looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zan.
Miller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zan loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Zan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
Miller feinted with a counter takedown.
Miller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zan looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Zan misses with a looping left.
Miller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Miller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Zan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zan lands a body shot.
#T2#
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Miller attempts a counter takedown but Zan avoids it well and moves away.
Miller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zan throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller feinted with a counter takedown.
Zan throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller avoids the body shot from Zan.
A nice leg kick lands there from Miller.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Miller.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Zan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Zan dips to his left and cracks Miller with an uppercut!
A big left from Zan misses.
Miller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zan punishes Miller's body with a nice straight punch.
Miller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zan looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Zan moves out of range as Miller throws a body kick.
Tan Zan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zan throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Zan moves into the clinch successfully.
Zan lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Zan.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miller. #BC#
Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
Miller tries to counter with a takedown but Zan is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Miller closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zan to the mat! Zan manages to get full guard. #T4#
Zan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lynton Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miller 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.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller is in close to Zan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Miller lands a couple of digs.
Miller 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.
Lynton Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Zan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miller is aware though and is defending well.
Miller is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tan Zan.
I think Miller 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lynton Miller!
Our winner, Lynton Miller, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
C146: Blyad vs Kilgore
Date: Dec 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Bandicoot looks to land a left hand but McKraken moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Bandicoot.
McKraken defending well as Bandicoot loads up on a big left hand.
Bandicoot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McKraken lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKraken manages to avoid it.#TD2#
McKraken gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot wants to control but McKraken is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
McKraken is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Bandicoot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Bandicoot is refusing to be controlled, as McKraken sits in half guard.
Bandicoot is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, McKraken seems content to control.
McKraken is pressing down on Bandicoot's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bandicoot is holding on for now.
Bandicoot is looking to control McKraken's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandicoot avoid being mounted?
McKraken trying to mount his opponent but Bandicoot defends it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bandicoot has his hands clasped together around McKraken's back. He's all about the action.
Bandicoot won't allow McKraken to pass to mount. #SUB2#
McKraken is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bandicoot wants to improve his position but McKraken is controlling well.
#SUB2#
McKraken is working for a kimura but Bandicoot is defending it quite comfortably.
McKraken wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandicoot keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McKraken pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKraken is trying to control the action in half guard but Bandicoot is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bandicoot tries to roll over but McKraken keeps him under control.#SUB#
Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McKraken pulls his head out easily.
Bandicoot trying to control but McKraken postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bandicoot fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McKraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bandicoot.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bandicoot swinging wildly here.
McKraken drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bandicoot defends it well.
Bandicoot with a jab.
McKraken lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bandicoot looks to score with a jab to the body but McKraken is just out of range.
Bandicoot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandicoot fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McKraken drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bandicoot defends it well.
Bandicoot misses the shot to the body.
McKraken is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McKraken lands a jab to the nose.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gemechu McKraken dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
McKraken connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bandicoot's hands.
McKraken stuns Bandicoot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKraken manages to avoid it.
McKraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandicoot is just out of range.
Bandicoot looks to land a left hand but McKraken moved out of range nicely.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKraken manages to avoid it.
Bandicoot misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
McKraken closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bandicoot did well to prevent McKraken getting side control.
McKraken landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1##SUB2#
McKraken seems to be working for a kimura but Bandicoot defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
McKraken is looking for a kimura but Bandicoot is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McKraken to get the leverage.
Bandicoot tries to roll over but McKraken keeps him under control.
McKraken is thwarting Bandicoot's attempts to control the position.
McKraken is nestled in close to Bandicoot, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bandicoot is staying active underneath McKraken, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McKraken uses his free foot to push down on Bandicoot's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bandicoot.
McKraken landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
Bandicoot regains half guard.
McKraken works his way into side control.
McKraken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McKraken is chipping away with strikes.
Bandicoot sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
McKraken is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gemechu McKraken has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
McKraken is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bandicoot sees it coming and defends easily.
Bandicoot wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Bandicoot wants to control but McKraken is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
McKraken in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bandicoot tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from McKraken!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gemechu McKraken!
Our winner, Gemechu McKraken, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 141
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Farfan lands an overhand right.
A jab from Abashidze misses.
Farfan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Farfan takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Iago Farfan has been cut.
Farfan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Abashidze shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Farfan but Farfan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Farfan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farfan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Lasha Abashidze has been cut.
Farfan connects with a solid leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Farfan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abashidze.
Farfan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Farfan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abashidze staying out of range there.
Abashidze ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Farfan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Abashidze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abashidze throws a right hand that misses
and Farfan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Abashidze misses with a right hand
and Abashidze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Farfan just misses with a punch to the body.
Abashidze changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Abashidze misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Abashidze fails with the takedown
and Farfan counters with a big head kick but Abashidze shrugs it off.
Abashidze misses with an uppercut
and Farfan counters with a leg kick.
Farfan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farfan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Abashidze swings widly with a right hand
and Farfan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Abashidze misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD#
and Farfan counters with a nice right hand that sends Abashidze toppling to the canvas! Abashidze scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Farfan finish him?!#ROC#Abashidze is rocked!#T3#
Farfan fakes the body blow, causing Abashidze to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Abashidze goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iago Farfan!
Iago Farfan retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Iago Farfan 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:
RISE 126 
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
A low kick from Owens misses #TD#
and Kaspersky decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Owens's guard.
Owens being controlled here, momentarily.
Owens pulls Kaspersky in to control the position.
Owens told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kaspersky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Owens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kaspersky wants to control from the top but Owens keeps moving.
Kaspersky postures up and lands a big shot to Owens's brow.
Kaspersky 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaspersky looking to sit in guard and control but Owens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Owens is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Kaspersky pulls Owens in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaspersky's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Owens is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kaspersky pulls Owens in close to his closed guard and prevents Owens from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Kaspersky closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kaspersky controlling the action here.
Kaspersky throwing shots but Owens is blocking nicely.
Owens is not content to let Kaspersky control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Owens can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Kaspersky stalling.
Owens has hold of Kaspersky's hands but Kaspersky slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Owens gets back to full guard.
Kaspersky stands up over Owens, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaspersky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaspersky lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kaspersky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Owens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing that Kaspersky has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4#
Kaspersky postures up in Owens's guard and throws a big left but Owens blocks it.
Owens keeping moving, preventing Kaspersky from controlling successfully.
Owens can't keep his opponent in guard - Kaspersky advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kaspersky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Owens keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owens wants to control but Kaspersky is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Owens keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kaspersky dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Owens throws a quick inside leg kick.
No luck for Kaspersky with that takedown attempt.
Kaspersky cracks Owens with a right hand to the side of the head.
A low kick from Owens misses #TD#
and Kaspersky counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kaspersky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Owens can do to turn this around?
Owens blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kaspersky.
Kaspersky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Owens defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaspersky is thwarting Owens's attempts to control the position.
Owens avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaspersky.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kaspersky lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Kaspersky throwing shots but Owens is blocking nicely.
Kaspersky working Owens over with strikes.
Kaspersky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kaspersky trying to control the action but Owens is working from the bottom.
Owens regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kaspersky.
Kaspersky trying to control but Owens is working from the bottom.
Owens working a defensive guard here.
Kaspersky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Owens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kaspersky manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Kaspersky managing to control the position.
Kaspersky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Owens manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Kaspersky throwing strikes but missing.
Owens is looking to stand up but Kaspersky isn't so interested in that idea.
Kaspersky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kaspersky passes Owens's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kaspersky is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Owens makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Owens.
Owens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kaspersky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaspersky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaspersky throws a big right hand that misses.
Kaspersky slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Owens wants to stand and escape but Kaspersky is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kaspersky chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Owens can pounce on him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kaspersky dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Owens misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kaspersky appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Owens throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Kaspersky counters with a takedown into side control.
Kaspersky is looking to take a break and control but Owens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaspersky misses with the ground and pound.
Kaspersky landing strikes.
Kaspersky wants to control but Owens is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by Kaspersky.
Kaspersky misses with the ground and pound.
Owens takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T1#
Owens being controlled for a moment.
Nikolai Kaspersky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kaspersky tries to score with some ground and pound. Owens controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kaspersky controls the position from side control.
Owens managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kaspersky.
Grant Owens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikolai Kaspersky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kaspersky controls the position.
Kaspersky has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Kaspersky gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Owens throws a nice looking combination but Kaspersky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Owens scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Owens blocks a jab.
Kaspersky sets himself, and Owens steps forward looking for the clinch! Kaspersky avoids it this time.
Owens with a nice calf kick.
Owens misses with a leg kick.
Grant Owens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owens takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T4#
Owens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaspersky moves away.
Kaspersky connects with a right hand. Owens shakes it off.
Grant Owens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaspersky checks a leg kick.
Owens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Owens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaspersky throws a nice looking combination but Owens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Owens takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaspersky connects with a jab.
A punch combination from Owens misses.
Kaspersky attempts a counter takedown but Owens avoids it well and moves away.
Grant Owens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaspersky shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Owens defends it nicely.
Owens wants to counter with a clinch but Kaspersky pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Kaspersky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kaspersky, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Kaspersky!
Nikolai Kaspersky 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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AKF: Trilogy in New York
Date: Dec 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Salamanca throws out a loose jab but Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salamanca lands a jab-cross combination.
Kovingten scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Salamanca moves out of range as Kovingten throws a body kick.
Salamanca takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Salamanca tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kovingten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Salamanca lands with a thumping leg kick.
Salamanca takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Salamanca throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kovingten.
Salamanca lands with a nice combination. Kovingten backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovingten walks into a straight right hand from Salamanca.
Kovingten has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Salamanca.
Kovingten moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Salamanca takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Salamanca throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kovingten to counter with a crisp jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kovingten.
Kovingten has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL2#
Salamanca closes the distance and pushes Kovingten back into the ropes.
Kovingten lands an elbow just above Salamanca 's eye. #BC#
Kovingten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Salamanca misses with a straight left. #T1#
Kovingten circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kovingten takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kovingten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salamanca.
Kovingten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salamanca.
Salamanca connects with a right hand. Kovingten shakes it off.
Kovingten lands with an uppercut that bounces Salamanca off the ropes and back into range.
Kovingten on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Salamanca. Salamanca obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2#
Salamanca takes the fight into the clinch.
Salamanca misses with some punches.
Kovingten has had enough of the clinch but Salamanca keeps him there for the moment.
Kovingten looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kovingten prevents a body shot from Salamanca.
Kovingten is trying to break the clinch but Salamanca has him pressed against the ropes.
Kovingten wants to get back to striking at distance but Salamanca won't allow it.
Kovingten tries to work over Salamanca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovingten avoids the elbow strike from Salamanca, against the ropes.
A short right from Salamanca. #BC#
Kovingten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Kovingten lands a slapping body shot.
Kovingten bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Salamanca 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salamanca throws a hook but Kovingten avoids it easily.
Salamanca misses with a low kick.
Salamanca scores with a nice strike.
Salamanca paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slow jab from Salamanca misses its intended target.
A lazy body kick from Kovingten
and Salamanca counters with a leg kick.
Kovingten fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kovingten just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovingten misses with a leg kick.
Salamanca plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kovingten tried to score with a low kick but Salamanca checks it.
Salamanca scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kovingten throws a leg kick but Salamanca sees it coming and moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kovingten swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Kovingten tries to keep at a distance but Salamanca has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Kovingten manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Salamanca dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kovingten has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Salamanca finds it's way round the side to connect with Kovingten's head.
Kovingten pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Salamanca fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kovingten misses with a body kick.
Salamanca tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovingten throws a leg kick that misses.
Salamanca throws a head kick but Kovingten moves out of range.
Kovingten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salamanca throws out the jab.
Salamanca scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kovingten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kovingten moves out of range of the body kick from Salamanca.
Kovingten fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kovingten looks to score with a jab to the body but Salamanca is just out of range.#CL2#
Salamanca moves into range and clinches up with Kovingten.
Salamanca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kovingten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovingten dodges an elbow strike from Salamanca.
Salamanca trying to land knees to the body.
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Salamanca.
Kovingten on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
Kovingten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovingten blocking some punches.
Salamanca working aggressively here.
Salamanca lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Kovingten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Salamanca looks to land a right hand but Kovingten moved out of range.
And Kovingten counters with a quick kick to the body but Salamanca blocks it.
Kovingten looks to throw a body kick
and Salamanca counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kovingten throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Salamanca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kovingten avoids the head kick by Salamanca.
Kovingten scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kovingten throws a body kick that misses.
Salamanca lands a nice hook to Kovingten's body. Kovingten takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kovingten pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Salamanca throws a low kick, looking for Kovingten's leg but Kovingten calmly moves out of range.
Salamanca fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kovingten shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kovingten throws a nice outside leg kick.
Salamanca moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salamanca takes one to the side of the head.
Salamanca tests Kovingten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kovingten throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Salamanca throws the left hand but Kovingten avoids the punch easily.
Kovingten punishes Salamanca's body with a nice straight punch.
Kovingten sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kovingten throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Salamanca's head.
Kovingten tries a low kick but Salamanca avoids it.
Salamanca takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheers as Salamanca lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kovingten doesn't seem phased though.
Kovingten tried to score with a low kick but Salamanca checks it.
Kovingten tries a low kick but Salamanca avoids it.
Salamanca's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kovingten under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten scores with a jab to the body.
Salamanca checks a low kick from Kovingten.
Salamanca ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kovingten defending well as Salamanca loads up on a big left hand.
Salamanca throws a jab but it's blocked by Kovingten.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marco Salamanca will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Salamanca scores with a nice right hand.
A lazy left from Salamanca finds it's target.
Salamanca throws a jab but it's blocked by Kovingten.
Kovingten is looking to wear down Salamanca with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kovingten scores with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Salamanca.
Salamanca tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kovingten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Salamanca misses.
Kovingten was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Salamanca lands with a nice body punch.
Salamanca misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Salamanca misses the target.
Salamanca looks to land a combination but Kovingten avoids it well.
Kovingten cracks Salamanca with a good jab.
Salamanca looks to land a body kick but Kovingten moved away.
Kovingten throws a leg kick which misses Salamanca's front leg but catches the back leg as Salamanca tries to avoid it.
Kovingten misses the shot to the body.
Salamanca tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kovingten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kovingten throws a low kick but Salamanca moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salamanca steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kovingten. That one must have hurt.
Kovingten throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Salamanca.
Salamanca with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kovingten to score with a decent uppercut.
Salamanca explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kovingten connects with a good right hand that stumbles Salamanca. Salamanca circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Salamanca digs a good hook to Kovingten's body.
Salamanca dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Salamanca.
Salamanca connects with a high kick.
Kovingten defending well as Salamanca loads up on a big left hand.
Salamanca ducks under a wild hook from Kovingten.
Salamanca throws a hook but Kovingten avoids it easily.
Kovingten throws a push kick but Salamanca slaps the foot to one side.
Marco Salamanca seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kovingten takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Salamanca misses.
Kovingten connects with an inside leg kick.
Salamanca throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kovingten misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Salamanca misses its intended target.
Kovingten lands a nice looking kick to the body. Salamanca takes a step back to recover. #T2#
Salamanca scores with a nice right hand.
A lazy left from Kovingten finds it's target.
Kovingten listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Salamanca throws a body kick that misses.
Kovingten ducks under a wild hook from Salamanca.
Salamanca thuds his shin into the meat of Kovingten's side.
Salamanca scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kovingten clobbers Salamanca with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Salamanca tries to move into range but Kovingten moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Salamanca misses with an uppercut. Kovingten saw that one coming.
That kick from Salamanca tenderised Kovingten's leg. Kovingten is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slapping leg kick lands for Salamanca.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovingten is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Salamanca throws a hook but Kovingten avoids it easily.
Salamanca lands a jab to the head.
A low kick lands for Salamanca.
Kovingten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Salamanca really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Salamanca buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Salamanca looks to land a left hand but Kovingten moved out of range nicely.
Kovingten connects with a body shot.
Salamanca looks to land a right hand but Kovingten moved out of range.
Salamanca swings widly with a right hand
letting Kovingten counter with a right hand.
Kovingten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salamanca lands a leg kick that knocks Kovingten off balance momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kovingten.
Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salamanca.
Kovingten jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A jab from Kovingten finds it's way through Salamanca's defenses.
Salamanca rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Salamanca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kovingten throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kovingten throws a push kick but Salamanca slaps the foot to one side.
Salamanca throws out a counter right but Kovingten avoids it with no problem.
Salamanca paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salamanca misses with an attempted mid kick.
Salamanca tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kovingten is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Kovingten misses.
Salamanca moves out of range of the body kick.
Salamanca chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kovingten can pounce on him.
#T1#
Salamanca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kovingten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovingten takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A combination from Kovingten does no damage.
Salamanca misses with a wild combination.
Kovingten on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kovingten misses with a body kick.
Salamanca throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kovingten moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Salamanca tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Salamanca connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kovingten. Kovingten circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good standup being displayed there by Salamanca as he connects with a hook.
Salamanca throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kovingten checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kovingten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salamanca.
#T2#
Kovingten throws a sloppy head kick and Salamanca moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salamanca looks to land a right hand but Kovingten moved out of range.
Kovingten looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Salamanca blocks the body kick.
A combination from Salamanca does no damage.
Kovingten throws a hook but Salamanca blocks it.
Salamanca counters with a body kick.
Salamanca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kovingten is looking to chop away at Salamanca's legs.
Salamanca tried to score with a low kick but Kovingten checks it.
Salamanca wants to clinch up but Kovingten keeps it at a distance.
Salamanca moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Salamanca lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Salamanca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Kovingten misses its target.
Kovingten 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.
Salamanca ducks right into an uppercut from Kovingten.
Nice uppercut lands for Salamanca. That snapped Kovingten's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salamanca misses with an uppercut.
Salamanca throws a right and a left that Kovingten avoids nicely.
Kovingten jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Salamanca takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kyle Kovingten will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Kovingten lands a nice looking body kick.
Kovingten misses with a leg kick
and Salamanca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovingten throws a body punch but Salamanca moves out of range.
Salamanca misses with a hook. Kovingten ducked under it nicely.
Kovingten lands with a cross.
Kovingten pivots, looking for a leg kick but Salamanca is out of range and Kovingten settles back down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Salamanca.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Salamanca checks a leg kick.
Kovingten looks to land a body kick but Salamanca moved away.
Kovingten misses with a leg kick
and Salamanca counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL2#
Salamanca moves into range and clinches up with Kovingten.#BC#
Kovingten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with a hook.
Kovingten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kovingten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kovingten loads up on a big right hand but Salamanca slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick from Kovingten.
Marco Salamanca is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Salamanca. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Salamanca.
A good leg kick by Salamanca.
Kovingten slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kovingten moves away from the strike by Salamanca.
Salamanca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kovingten jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Salamanca looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovingten is just out of range.
Kovingten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kovingten throws a wild body kick that Salamanca sees coming a mile off.
Kovingten takes a swing at Salamanca's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Kovingten misses.
Salamanca takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL2#
Salamanca clinches.
Salamanca creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kovingten's defenses. #BC#
Kovingten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salamanca throws a looping overhand right but Kovingten ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Kovingten tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salamanca throws a big shot that misses.
Kyle Kovingten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Salamanca takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovingten tries to bum rush Salamanca with a series of wild strikes but Salamanca uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kovingten misses with an uppercut. Salamanca saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Kovingten.
Kovingten takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Salamanca defending well as Kovingten loads up on a big left hand.
Salamanca fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kovingten.
Salamanca scoring well with a low kick there.
Salamanca digs a good hook to Kovingten's body.
A left lands for Salamanca.
Kovingten takes a kick to the side of the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Salamanca.
Salamanca lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Salamanca tries to land a front kick but Kovingten steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kovingten jabs Salamanca to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kovingten dips to his left and cracks Salamanca with an uppercut!
Kovingten throws a leg kick
and Salamanca counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marco Salamanca.
Well Salamanca 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 46:50
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Salamanca!
After winning the bout, Marco Salamanca 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:
RISE 123
Date: Dec 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Newsome tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mei paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Newsome instigates a clinch.
Newsome keeps control of Mei as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mei is trying to force a seperation but Newsome has the dominant position.
Mei tries to circle away but Newsome has him pinned against the cage.
Newsome working aggressively here.
Mei wants to break free but Newsome has control.
Newsome misses with some punches.
Newsome fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newsome throws a punch but it's blocked by Mei.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Mei controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Newsome as Mei tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Newsome.
A short left from Newsome. #BC#
Mei breaks the clinch.
Mei throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Newsome looks to land a left hand but Mei moved out of range nicely.
We've been told by Mei's head coaches at McGrady FT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Newsome misses with a right hand
and Newsome takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Darrell Newsome has been cut.
Mei throws a leg kick
letting Newsome counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Newsome throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Newsome scores with a jab. Mei acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Newsome misses its intended target.
Newsome lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Newsome lands a body shot.
#T2#
Mei listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Newsome lands with a hook. Mei tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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!
Newsome throws a shot from downtown. Mei moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Newsome has Mei up against the cage in a clinch.
Mei wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mei wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Mei - that landed with a thud.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newsome swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Mei wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Mei controls the action.
#T3#
A shot in the inside from Mei.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome keeps control of Mei as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mei is trying to break the clinch but Newsome is controlling him.
A short right from Newsome on the inside.
Newsome working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mei is looking to break free of the clinch but Newsome has double underhooks.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mei is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Newsome lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mei or not. #BC#
Mei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Newsome throws a hook but Mei blocks it.
It looked like Mei was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Newsome.#CL2#
Newsome darts in and clinches Mei up against the cage.
Newsome has Mei pressed against the cage, preventing Mei from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Newsome works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Mei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Newsome misses with a right hand
and Mei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Newsome misses. #CL2#
Newsome pushes Mei up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Mei breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Mei.
Mei moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mei lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darrell Newsome dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darrell Newsome's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Newsome is looking to clinch but Mei is avoiding it.
Mei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Newsome throws out the jab.
Mei throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Newsome there.
Nice cross by Newsome.#ROC2#Mei is rocked!
BAM! Newsome delivers a spinning backfist that drops Mei like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Darrell Newsome! |
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Event:
SYN 941 CDB vs. Hoost
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Simon loads up on a big right hand but Pawlik slips the punch.
Nice cross by Pawlik.
Simon misses the shot to the body.
Jay Simon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simon throws an overhand right that lands on Pawlik's shoulder, as Pawlik tries to avoid the shot.
Pawlik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pawlik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simon.
Pawlik attempts a counter takedown but Simon avoids it well and moves away.
Simon goes for a double leg but Pawlik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pawlik continues to drive forward.
Simon swings for the body but Pawlik moves out of range.
Pawlik feinted with a counter takedown.
Simon shoots in for a double leg but Pawlik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pawlik.
Pawlik lands an overhand right.
Pawlik defending well as Simon loads up on a big left hand.
Pawlik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Simon sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Pawlik is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Simon's half guard.#SUB#
Pawlik is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simon defends it well.
Pawlik trying to pass the guard but Simon defending well. #T1#
Pawlik is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Simon is refusing to be controlled, as Pawlik sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Simon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pawlik pulls his head out easily.
Pawlik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Pawlik is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Simon is looking for a sweep. Pawlik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Simon is defending against the submission attempts here by Pawlik.
#SUB#
Pawlik is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Simon won't allow Pawlik to pass to mount.
Pawlik wants to control but Simon is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Simon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pawlik pulls his head out easily.
Simon is looking to improve his position.
Pawlik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Pawlik is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pawlik is trying to control. Simon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB2#
Simon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Simon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simon.
Pawlik landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Simon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pawlik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pawlik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Simon keeping full guard, as Pawlik tries to pass.
Pawlik stays in close to Simon's body and controls the position.
Simon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pawlik manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Simon wants to control from the top but Pawlik keeps moving. #T4##SUB#
Simon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pawlik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simon has managed to get both his arms back between Pawlik's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Pawlik looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simon pushing down on Pawlik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simon is pressing down on Pawlik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pawlik is holding on for now.
Pawlik is looking for a sweep. Simon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pawlik!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Simon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pawlik manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Pawlik dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Pawlik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pawlik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Simon sprawls and moves away.
Simon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pawlik.
A jab from Simon misses.
Simon lands a right hook to the body.
Simon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pawlik manages to avoid it.
Pawlik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Simon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Simon takes a swing at Pawlik's ribcage but misses.
Pawlik fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Pawlik gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Simon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pawlik keeping moving, preventing Simon from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon looking to pass the guard.
Pawlik looking to control.
#T1#
Simon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simon keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Pawlik has an active guard here but Simon has managed to pass into half guard.
Simon wants to free his trapped foot but Pawlik is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simon is looking to take a break and control but Pawlik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pawlik is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
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.
Simon tries to pass to full mount but Pawlik defends it.
Pawlik wants to control but Simon is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Simon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Simon wants to control but Pawlik is keeping him busy.
Pawlik is looking for a sweep. Simon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simon wants to take a breather but Pawlik is having none of it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Simon is stalling here. Pawlik is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Simon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pawlik has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Simon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Simon is trying to control Pawlik's posture but Pawlik avoids it. #T3#
Simon stops Pawlik from passing to mount.
Simon tries to buck Pawlik off but Pawlik is having none of it.#SUB#
Pawlik thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Simon is trying to control Pawlik's posture but Pawlik avoids it.
Simon is looking to regain half guard here but Pawlik keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Pawlik tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pawlik cracks Simon with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
Simon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pawlik off and has taken his back!
Pawlik turns into Simon and is now in his guard.
Pawlik tries to free his leg and advance position but Simon is retaining full guard.
Simon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pawlik won't allow Simon to sweep him here.
Pawlik tries to free his leg and advance position but Simon is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Simon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pawlik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simon keeping full guard, as Pawlik tries to pass. #SUB2#
Simon working for a triangle but Pawlik defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Simon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Simon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pawlik moves away.
Pawlik attempts a counter takedown but Simon avoids it well and moves away.
Pawlik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Simon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pawlik avoids the body shot from Simon.
#TD2#
Pawlik gets caught napping as Simon dives in and scores a takedown. Pawlik manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Simon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Simon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Pawlik had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simon defends it easily.
Pawlik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon trying to control but Pawlik is working from the bottom.
Simon pushes down on Pawlik's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Simon trying to control from Pawlik's half guard. Pawlik has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pawlik trying to keep a closed guard but Simon is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Pawlik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pawlik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simon is one step ahead there.
Jay Simon has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pawlik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simon 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. #SUB#
Pawlik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pawlik keeping full guard, as Simon tries to pass.
Simon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Simon trying to control the position but Pawlik is working away. #T3##SUB2#
Simon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Simon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pawlik has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pawlik prevents Simon from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Simon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pawlik is not content to let Simon control the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simon tries to advance to mount but Pawlik denies him. #SUB2#
Simon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pawlik has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pawlik sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Pawlik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Simon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Simon trying to mount his opponent but Pawlik defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Simon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Simon 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Simon!
A victorious Jay Simon 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:
DC 11: Knightley vs White
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Diego misses the target.
Diego throws the left hand but Santino avoids the punch easily.
Diego scores with a crisp jab that stopped Santino in his tracks.
Santino throws a chopping leg kick but Diego manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Santino avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Diego looks to move away, Santino throws a big counter combo but Diego just gets out of the way.
Diego throws a combination that misses
and Santino counters with a good low kick that Diego was not able to check.
Santino staying out of range there.
Diego takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Diego. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Diego closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego tries to work over Santino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Santino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Diego is looking to clinch but Santino is avoiding it.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Santino has knocked Diego down with a huge combo! Santino steps away and waves a wobbly Diego back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Diego is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Sam Diego has been cut.
Santino ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Diego out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Santino!
Bobby Santino is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Bobby Santino was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
AKF 73: The King
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Davis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Davis checks a leg kick.
Davis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marciano Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis digs a good hook to Cobb's body.
Cobb fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Davis is out of range.
Davis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cobb backs up against the ropes.
Cobb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Davis tries to clinch there but Cobb circles away.
Davis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Davis misses with a hook to the body
and Cobb finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Davis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cobb has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Davis swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab. #T1#
Davis slips a jab from Cobb.
Davis moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Davis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
Davis looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Cobb darts in and clinches Davis up against the ropes.
Cobb lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Davis tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Davis.
Still in the clinch, Cobb scores with a nice short uppercut.
Davis is working Cobb over against the ropes.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Cobb - that landed with a thud.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2##BC2#
Davis manages to break the clinch.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Cobb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobb misses with a leg kick
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Davis clinches up against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Davis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cobb is keeping busy.
Davis seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Davis wants to get back to striking at distance but Cobb won't allow it.
Cobb working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Davis blocking some punches.
Cobb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cobb tries a knee to the head but Davis blocks it.
Davis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
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 Marciano Cobb will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cobb checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Davis.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cobb is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Davis's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Davis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cobb finds it's way round the side to connect with Davis's head. #CUT#It looks like Jonathan Davis has been cut.
Cobb wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance.
Davis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jonathan Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
Davis throws a leg kick
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
Davis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Cobb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis.
Davis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T1#
Cobb connects with a right hand. Davis shakes it off.#ROC#Davis is rocked!
Davis walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Davis is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Marciano Cobb!
Marciano Cobb was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
C144: De Minaur vs. Kilgore
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Miller tries to land a leg kick but Victor saw it coming and moves away.
Victor throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
Miller is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Victor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.#TD2#
Miller drives through with a takedown into guard.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Victor.
Victor is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Victor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Victor being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victor looking for a sweep. Not yet Victor, not yet. #T1#
Victor controls Miller momentarily but Miller frees himself.
Miller content to stall in guard here.
Victor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Victor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Victor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller scores with a leg kick.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Victor feinted with a counter takedown.
Miller throws out a leg kick but Victor moves out of range and Miller only half commits. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Victor takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Victor staying out of range there.
Victor tries to counter with a takedown but Miller is quick to defend against it.
Miller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Miller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD2#
Miller dives in and scores a takedown into Victor's guard.
Miller controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Miller 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.#SUB#
Victor looking for a guillotine here but Miller defends easily.
Victor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Victor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Victor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miller controlling the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miller keeping full guard, as Victor tries to pass.
Miller pulls Victor in to control the position.
Victor advances to half guard. #SUB#
Victor seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller is concentrating on defense, preventing Victor from advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lynton Miller will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Victor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Miller shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Miller was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Victor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Victor on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Miller lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Victor down.
Victor tries to buck Miller off but Miller is having none of it.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miller scores with a couple of short elbows.
Miller scores with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victor is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller controlling from side mount.
Victor is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Miller scores with a couple of short elbows.
Miller wants to control but Victor is keeping him busy.
Victor struggling a bit here.
Miller lands a few punches from side control.
Victor gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Miller wants to take a breather but Victor is having none of it.
Victor wants to sweep but Miller has passed to side control!#T2#
Victor manages to get back to half guard.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Victor keeps working.
Victor wants to control but Miller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Miller connects with a nice short shot to Victor's temple.
Miller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Miller wants to control but Victor is keeping him busy.
Miller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Victor gets full guard.#SUB#
Victor working for a triangle but Miller defends it easily.
#T3#
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Victor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miller lands a couple of elbows.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Miller working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Victor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Victor has his foot on Miller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miller works his way back into a safe position though.
Victor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Victor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Victor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Victor misses with a body shot.
Victor misses with a body shot.
Miller lands with a straight right. Victor didn't see that one coming.
Victor is looking to wear down Miller with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Victor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miller avoids the body shot from Victor.
Victor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Victor.
Victor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Victor scores with a takedown into Miller's guard.
Lynton Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Victor tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
Miller has Victor pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lynton Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Victor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Miller looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Victor being controlled here, momentarily.
Miller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Victor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Victor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Victor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miller passes into half guard.
#T1#
Victor is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miller slips a nice elbow through Victor's hands, connecting with Victor's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Miller lands a nice short elbow.
Victor is refusing to be controlled, as Miller sits in half guard.
Miller tries to pass the half guard into mount. Victor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Victor works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Miller cracks Victor with a solid left hand.
Miller controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miller connects with a couple of short punches.
Miller landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Miller landing some decent shots from guard.
Victor keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Miller postures up and lands a big shot to Victor's brow. #T3##SUB#
Victor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Victor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Victor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Miller.
Victor defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
Victor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Miller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Victor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Miller.
Lynton Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Miller closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Victor did well to prevent Miller getting side control.
Victor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miller scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Miller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Victor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Miller scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lynton Miller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miller looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Victor working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller wants to pass the guard but Victor is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lynton Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miller 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lynton Miller!
Lynton Miller 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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