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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
DMMA 390: Bjorkman v Klopstock
Date: Feb 02, 2025 |
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bjorkman, as that shot connected.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Klopstock.
A punch lands to the side of Klopstock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bjorkman scores with the left hand. Klopstock knows he should have avoided that one.
Daniel Bjorkman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjorkman throws a body punch but Klopstock moves out of range.
Klopstock walks into a straight right hand from Bjorkman.
Klopstock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Klopstock takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT#It looks like Leonhard Klopstock has been cut.
Klopstock drops his hands momentarily and Bjorkman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bjorkman misses with a double jab.
Bjorkman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjorkman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Klopstock takes one to the chin there.
Bjorkman with a hook.
Bjorkman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Klopstock's head.
Bjorkman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bjorkman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T1#
Klopstock takes one on the button.
Bjorkman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Klopstock with the counter takedown but Bjorkman avoids it easily.
Bjorkman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Klopstock ducks right into an uppercut from Bjorkman.
Klopstock shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bjorkman pinned against the cage. Bjorkman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bjorkman 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.
Bjorkman scores with a hook.
Bjorkman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Klopstock feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bjorkman scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klopstock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Bjorkman jabs Klopstock right on the nose. Klopstock blinks but takes it well.
Klopstock drops his hands momentarily and Bjorkman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bjorkman throws a good cross that connects.
Bjorkman throws a series of strikes that have Klopstock backpedaling.
Bjorkman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good standup being displayed there by Bjorkman as he connects with a hook.
Bjorkman lands with a right hand.
Bjorkman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Bjorkman gets caught napping as Klopstock dives in and scores a takedown. Bjorkman manages to retain guard.
Klopstock wants to control from the top but Bjorkman keeps moving. #SUB2#
Klopstock thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bjorkman looking for a sweep. Not yet Bjorkman, not yet. #T3#
Bjorkman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Klopstock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bjorkman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Klopstock advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Klopstock goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bjorkman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Klopstock's guard! Nice work there by Bjorkman! #T4#
Klopstock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bjorkman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Klopstock 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#
Bjorkman is not content to let Klopstock control the position.
Bjorkman wants to improve his position but Klopstock is controlling well.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Klopstock is looking for a kimura but Bjorkman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Klopstock to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Bjorkman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonhard Klopstock's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bjorkman jabs at Klopstock's body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Klopstock or perhaps it was just good defense by Bjorkman, which made it look bad.
Klopstock shoots in for a double leg but Bjorkman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bjorkman lands a really nice looking cross but Klopstock seems unphased.
Klopstock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Klopstock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Klopstock on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bjorkman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bjorkman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Klopstock doesn't seem bothered though.
Bjorkman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bjorkman jabs Klopstock right on the nose. Klopstock blinks but takes it well.
Bjorkman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bjorkman scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klopstock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bjorkman.
Klopstock fails with a takedown attempt.
Daniel Bjorkman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonhard Klopstock.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bjorkman, as that shot connected.
A punch lands to the side of Klopstock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Klopstock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Klopstock fails with the takedown
and Bjorkman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bjorkman fails to land with a series of punches.
Klopstock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bjorkman but Bjorkman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bjorkman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bjorkman lunges at Klopstock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Klopstock's hand.
Bjorkman tests Klopstock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Klopstock fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
Klopstock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Daniel Bjorkman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klopstock is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klopstock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bjorkman lands a body shot.
Klopstock walks into a straight right hand from Bjorkman.#KD#
Bjorkman lands a big right hand that sends Klopstock crashing to the mat! Bjorkman stays standing though and waves Klopstock back to his feet!#ROC#Klopstock is rocked!
Bjorkman darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Klopstock's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Bjorkman before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Bjorkman!
In his post fight interview, Daniel Bjorkman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TOF 196
Date: Feb 02, 2025 |
#R1#
McWrestler fails with the takedown.
The fighters circling - Cabango throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cabango throws a body punch but McWrestler moves out of range.
McWrestler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cabango.
McWrestler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cabango on the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Zai Zai Cabango has been cut.
McWrestler slips a jab from Cabango.
Cabango connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler missing with a left hand there. Cabango was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McWrestler throws a lazy uppercut
and Cabango cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cabango misses the jab.#T1#
McWrestler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cabango is looking for a counter combo.
Cabango keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McWrestler.
Cabango misses with a wild body shot.
Cabango with a nice cross.
McWrestler lands with a shot to the body.
McWrestler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT#It looks like Deuce McWrestler has been cut.
McWrestler lands a head shot.
McWrestler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McWrestler lands with a straight right. Cabango didn't see that one coming.
McWrestler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cabango slips under a jab from McWrestler.#T2#
Cabango throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabango scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cabango defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McWrestler.
A swing and a miss from Cabango.
McWrestler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cabango takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McWrestler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cabango misses with a low kick.
Cabango misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McWrestler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McWrestler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cabango.
A slow jab from McWrestler misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Cabango on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
McWrestler looks to land a left hand but Cabango moved out of range nicely.
Cabango jabs McWrestler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cabango throws a sloppy head kick and McWrestler moves out of range easily.
McWrestler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cabango as he avoids it easily.
Zai Zai Cabango has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deuce McWrestler.
McWrestler shoots in but Cabango avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cabango connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McWrestler dodges the punch combination from Cabango.
Cabango tests McWrestler's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
McWrestler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabango sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cabango half committed to a counter leg kick.
McWrestler lands with a straight right. Cabango didn't see that one coming.
That kick from Cabango tenderised McWrestler's leg. McWrestler is trying to keep his angry face on.
McWrestler scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from McWrestler misses.
Cabango looks to land a left hand but McWrestler moved out of range nicely.
It looks like Cabango has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
McWrestler misses with a wild body shot.
McWrestler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McWrestler needs to keep his hands up - Cabango had a free shot at his head there.#T5#
Cabango fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cabango pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McWrestler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cabango tries to score with a low kick but McWrestler moves his leg out of the way.
McWrestler misses with an uppercut. Cabango saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Cabango misses its target.
Cabango looks to throw the jab but McWrestler is out of range.
McWrestler throws a hook but Cabango avoids it easily.
Cabango fires out a quick counter leg kick but McWrestler just manages to avoid it.
Cabango connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#That has opened up Deuce McWrestler's cut even more.
McWrestler throws a body punch but Cabango moves out of range.
Cabango looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McWrestler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cabango.
Cabango fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McWrestler on the side of the head.#T6#
McWrestler lands with a cross.
McWrestler throws a right hand that misses
and Cabango counters with a nice low kick that buckles McWrestler's knee momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cabango.
McWrestler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McWrestler shoots and misses
and Cabango counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cabango throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cabango throws out a leg kick but McWrestler moves out of range and Cabango only half commits.
Zai Zai Cabango is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McWrestler shoots in but Cabango avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A cross from Cabango lands.#CUT#The cut above Deuce McWrestler's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T7#
McWrestler shoots in and drives through. Cabango sprawls well.
Cabango is looking for a counter combo.
Cabango uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McWrestler.
Cabango swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That kick from Cabango tenderised McWrestler's leg. McWrestler is trying to keep his angry face on.#KD#
Cabango cracks McWrestler with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cabango has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McWrestler to stand back up!#ROC#McWrestler is rocked!
McWrestler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Deuce McWrestler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabango just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Cabango misses.
McWrestler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cabango defends it well.
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!
Cabango swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McWrestler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cabango but Cabango pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T8#
Cabango throws a lazy right hand but McWrestler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A right-left combo lands from McWrestler.
Cabango slips under a jab from McWrestler.
It looked like Cabango was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McWrestler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cabango sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McWrestler somewhat.
Cabango misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McWrestler feints the counter takedown.
Cabango uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McWrestler.
McWrestler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cabango.
McWrestler shoots in but no luck this time. #T9#
Cabango jabs at McWrestler's body.
McWrestler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cabango sprawls well. Cabango wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McWrestler gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cabango enables McWrestler to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cabango manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cabango pulls McWrestler in close to prevent any damage.
Cabango trying to keep a closed guard but McWrestler is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zai Zai Cabango dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
McWrestler moves away from the strike by Cabango.
Cabango is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McWrestler can do to turn this around?
Cabango connects with an inside leg kick.
Cabango lands a lovely overhand right.
McWrestler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cabango as he jumps to the side.
McWrestler thows a left - swing and a miss!
McWrestler throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabango.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabango lands a jab to the nose.
A cross from Cabango lands.
McWrestler is still on wobbly legs! Can Cabango finish him?#CUT#Deuce McWrestler's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
McWrestler circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Cabango. McWrestler falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Cabango!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zai Zai Cabango!
Zai Zai Cabango 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:
BANZAI COMBAT 138
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Estrada tries to bum rush Cowan with a series of wild strikes but Cowan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Estrada lands a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Estrada.
Estrada swinging wildly here.
Cowan wants to counter with a clinch but Estrada pushes him away.
Estrada throws a right hand that Cowan ducks under and follows up with a left that Cowan also avoids with ease.
Estrada shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cowan eats them both and turns towards Estrada to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Estrada swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Estrada fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Cowan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cowan trying to control the pace. #SU2#
Cowan stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Estrada to get to his feet. #T1##TD2#
Cowan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Estrada quickly recovers to half guard.
Cowan content to control rather than advance.
Estrada is in trouble now - Cowan has advanced to mount!
Cowan works his way to his opponent's back.
Cowan keeps control of the position easily here as Estrada tries to buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Cowan lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
#SUB2#
Estrada preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cowan. #SUB2#
Estrada is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cowan controls the position.
Cowan punches Estrada on the ear. #T3#
Cowan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Estrada doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Cowan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Cowan is cranking Estrada's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Estrada! He's tightened the choke and Estrada is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Finley Cowan! |
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Event:
TOF 194
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Clubber lands with an overhand left.
Joukahainen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Clubber with a nice calf kick.
Clubber thuds a left hand into Joukahainen's body.
Clubber lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Jouni Joukahainen has been cut.
Joukahainen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Joukahainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joukahainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clubber.
Joukahainen shapes to counter with a head kick.
Clubber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clubber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joukahainen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joukahainen misses with a wild body shot.
Clubber tries to clinch but Joukahainen moves out of range.
Joukahainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joukahainen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#It looks like Jimmy Clubber has been cut.#KD#
Clubber cracks Joukahainen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Clubber has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Joukahainen to stand back up!#ROC#Joukahainen is rocked!#T1#
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Clubber engages and cracks Joukahainen with a massive lead left hook - Joukahainen tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Clubber is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Clubber!
Jimmy Clubber decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DMMA 387: Hanma v Cabrazzi
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Skwat lands with a kick to the ribs.
Skwat scores with a body shot.
Skwat connects with a nice looking jab.
Skwat blocks a head kick by Rocha.
A swing and a miss from Skwat.
Skwat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rocha feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Skwat throws out a loose jab but Rocha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Skwat just manages to avoid it.
Skwat fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rocha on the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Jorge Rocha has been cut.
Skwat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rocha moves out of range of the body kick from Skwat.
Rocha lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A low kick from Skwat is predictable there #TD#
and Rocha counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!#SUB#
Rocha goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Skwat rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rocha's guard! Nice work there by Skwat! #T1##SUB#
Rocha has an active guard here but Skwat has managed to pass into half guard.
Skwat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rocha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Skwat is thwarting Rocha's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Rocha actively working from the bottom here.
Rocha wants to sweep but Skwat has passed to side control!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rocha is trying to control Skwat's posture but Skwat avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocha sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Rocha looking for a kimura from the bottom but Skwat passes into side control!#SUB2#
Skwat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rocha has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee asks Skwat politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Skwat prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Rocha is trying to control Skwat's posture but Skwat avoids it.
Rocha is not content to let Skwat control the position.
Skwat working away.
Skwat is staying tight to Rocha's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rocha can't do much from the bottom here.
Rocha tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Skwat presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rocha is desperately trying to improve his position but Skwat has a good base and remains in mount.
Skwat seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Rocha is holding on tight.
Rocha is looking to improve his position but Skwat isn't that keen on the idea.
Skwat tries to control but Rocha wriggling away.
Rocha wants to hold on but Skwat pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocha tries to improve his position but instead Skwat has taken his back!
Rocha trying to control the hands but Skwat won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gopnik Skwat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Rocha's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Skwat stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Skwat scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#Rocha is rocked!
Rocha circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Skwat. Rocha falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Skwat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gopnik Skwat! |
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Event:
Just some fights 9
Date: Jan 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Thongrak cracks Jiurgite with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#It looks like Zé Jiurgite has been cut.
Thongrak throws a leg kick but Jiurgite sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thongrak tried to score with a low kick but Jiurgite checks it.
Thongrak slips a jab from Jiurgite.
Thongrak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jiurgite.
Jiurgite smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jiurgite slips a jab from Thongrak.
Jiurgite throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Jiurgite.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiurgite takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jiurgite misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thongrak.
Jiurgite 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.
Thongrak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC#Thongrak is rocked!#T1#
Jiurgite lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zé Jiurgite! |
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Event:
SYN 1131 Madzarov vs. Oneil
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Qiang drives through and clinches with Jay against the cage.
#BC#
Jay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jay lands a jab to Qiang's midsection.
Qiang sizes up Jay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jay works the jab nicely.
Qiang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jay tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Qiang throws out a counter right but Jay avoids it with no problem.
Qiang throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Qiang.
Qiang misses with a low kick.
Jay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Qiang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jay throws a series of punches but Qiang moves out of range.
We've been told by Jay's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jay misses the shot to the body.
Qiang blocks a head kick by Jay.
Good standup being displayed there by Qiang as he connects with a hook.
Jay has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Qiang finds it's way round the side to connect with Jay's head.
Jay takes one on the button.#T1#
Jay takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Qiang has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice cross by Qiang.
Qiang scores with a jab to the head.
Qiang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Qiang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Jay.
Jay moves out of range as Qiang strikes.
Qiang's corner calls for a 1-2. Qiang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jay ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Qiang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jay scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT#It looks like Hao Qiang has been cut.
Qiang is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Qiang throws a poor cross that misses
and Jay counters with a leg kick.
Qiang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Qiang has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jay.
Jay lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
Qiang misses with a looping right.
Jay misses the shot to the body.
Qiang ducks under a wild hook from Jay.
Qiang is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jay with a body shot.
Qiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Jay is just out of range.
Jay 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.
Qiang misses with a hook. Jay ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Jay on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jay misses with a body shot.
Jay throws a hook but Qiang avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Qiang.
Qiang avoids the body shot from Jay.
Qiang throws a hook but Jay blocks it.
Jay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jay.
Jay avoids the body shot from Qiang.
Qiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jay throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the body from Qiang misses
and Jay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Qiang as he connects with a hook.
Jay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jay throws a low kick, looking for Qiang's leg but Qiang calmly moves out of range.
Qiang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Qiang.
Qiang is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jay had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Qiang with a jab.
Jay throws an off balance right hand
and Qiang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Qiang takes a swing at Jay's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jay. Qiang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Qiang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A left lands for Jay.
Qiang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jay is out of range and Qiang settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Qiang. Jay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jay loads up on a big right hand but Qiang slips the punch.
Qiang lands with an uppercut that bounces Jay off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Jay misses the target. #T4#
Jay slips under a jab.
Jay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Qiang.
Qiang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch lands to the side of Jay 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Qiang takes a swing at Jay's ribcage but misses.
Jay misses with a wild combination.
Qiang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jay lands a jab to Qiang's midsection.
Qiang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jay doesn't seem bothered though.
Qiang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT#That has opened up Hao Qiang's cut even more.
Jay takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jay throws an overhand right that lands on Qiang's shoulder, as Qiang tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jay thuds a left hand into Qiang's body.
Jay looks to land a left hand but Qiang moved out of range nicely.
Jay takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Qiang misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hao Qiang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hao Qiang's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jay throws a chopping leg kick but Qiang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A swing and a miss from Qiang.
Jay was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Qiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Jay is just out of range.
Qiang tests Jay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jay tries to move into range but Qiang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Qiang lands with a cross.
Qiang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Qiang throws a shot from downtown. Jay moves away and avoids it.
Qiang misses with a left hand
and Jay counters with a straight right hand.
Jay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Qiang moves away from the strike by Jay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jay blocks the body kick.
Jay is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jay loads up on a big right hand but Qiang slips the punch.
A low kick from Qiang misses
and Jay counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jay keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jay. Qiang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jay throws a jab when Qiang was well out of range.
Qiang thinks about the counter body kick.
Qiang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Qiang swings for the body but Jay moves out of range.
Jay misses with an uppercut. Qiang saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Qiang misses its intended target.
Jay lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Qiang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jay misses with a shot to the body
and Jay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jay looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Qiang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jay throws a body shot but no joy.
Jay moves away from the strike by Qiang.
Qiang defending well as Jay loads up on a big left hand.
Jay throws a shot to the body.
Jay throws a looping overhand right but Qiang ducks down to avoid it.
Qiang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jay.
#T2#
Jay digs a good body shot into Qiang's ribs.
Jay moves away from the strike by Qiang.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jay throws a leg kick
and Jay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A solid body kick from Qiang.
Jay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Qiang.
Jay defending well as Qiang loads up on a big left hand.
Jay throws a looping overhand right but Qiang ducks down to avoid it.
Qiang throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Qiang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#The cut above Hao Qiang's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jay moves away from the strike by Qiang.
Qiang lands with a straight right. Jay didn't see that one coming.
Jay throws a hook to the side of Qiang's head but Qiang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jay throws the left hand but Qiang avoids the punch easily.
Qiang 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.
Jay on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jay connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Jay jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Qiang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jay tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Qiang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Qiang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jay throws a good cross that connects.
Qiang looks to throw the jab but Jay is out of range.
A jab from Qiang misses.
Jay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Qiang.
Jay is looking to slow Qiang down with leg kicks.
Jay keeps the fight on the outside.
Qiang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jay.
Qiang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Qiang throws out a loose jab but Jay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jay digs a good hook to Qiang's body.
Qiang throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T4#
Qiang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jay half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jay fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Qiang is out of range.
Jay scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jay.
Qiang throws out a powerful jab.
Qiang misses with a left hand
and Jay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Qiang with a nice cross.
Hao Qiang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jay throws a left and a right that both miss
and Qiang counters with a straight right hand.
Jay scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#Hao Qiang's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Qiang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Qiang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qiang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Qiang lands with a right hand.
Jay defending well as Qiang loads up on a big left hand.
Jay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Qiang.
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 Kobra Jay will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hao Qiang's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Qiang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jay.
Qiang avoids a kick to the body.
Jay goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Qiang throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jay connects with a nice looking jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hao Qiang's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kobra Jay!
Kobra Jay took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SYN 1130 Kamara vs. Harakka
Date: Jan 12, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Sakala clinches up against the cage.
Sakala has Reeves pressed against the cage.
Reeves has a couple of punches blocked by Sakala.
Reeves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reeves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reeves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sakala fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sakala.
Reeves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sakala's elbow.
Sakala misses with a punch on the inside.
Sakala prevents a body shot from Reeves.
A short uppercut from Reeves.
Reeves tries to work over Sakala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakala.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves blocking some punches.
Reeves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reeves scores with a shot to the side of Sakala's head.
Reeves being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakala. #T1#
Sakala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sakala blocks a body shot from Reeves.
Reeves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sakala has Reeves pushed against the cage.
Sakala blocks the elbow strike.
Reeves has a couple of punches blocked by Sakala.
Sakala blocking some punches.
Reeves wants to get back to striking at distance but Sakala won't allow it.
Reeves throws a punch but it's blocked by Sakala.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sakala.
Sakala lands with a short shot to the head.
Sakala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sakala lands with a left to the head.
Reeves slowing the pace effectively.
Sakala managing to block the knees to the body from Reeves.
Reeves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sakala lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Sakala scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reeves misses with a body punch.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakala swings wildly with an uppercut but Reeves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reeves misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Reeves.
Reeves's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short body shot lands from Reeves as the two fighters clinch.
Reeves struggles to land a body shot inside as Sakala controls his hands.
Sakala working aggressively here.
Sakala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reeves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sakala's elbow.
Sakala tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sakala lands with a light punch inside.
Sakala stalling in the clinch.
Reeves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sakala taking a breather.
Reeves tries to throw a body punch but Sakala avoids it by throwing Reeves back against the cage.
Sakala misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Sakala working aggressively here.
A knee to the head by Sakala.
Sakala misses with a punch on the inside.
Reeves lands a shoulder strike.
Reeves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sakala has Reeves pressed against the cage.
Sakala lands with a left to the head.
Reeves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sakala's elbow.
Sakala has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Reeves seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sakala can turn it around.
Reeves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reeves lands a shoulder strike.
Reeves digs a right hand into Sakala's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sakala's gas tank.
Sakala looks winded!
Sakala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reeves lands a shot to the body.
Sakala is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reeves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reeves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reeves lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reeves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sakala blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Reeves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reeves misses with a punch to the body.
Sakala throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Reeves on the inside.
Sakala misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reeves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reeves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sakala.
Sakala prevents a body shot from Reeves.
Reeves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reeves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Reeves tries to work over Sakala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sakala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sakala blocks a body shot from Reeves.
Reeves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reeves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reeves tries to throw a body punch but Sakala avoids it by throwing Reeves back against the cage.
Reeves lands a hook that snaps the head of Sakala backwards.
Reeves cracks Sakala with a nice body shot.
Reeves misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keywon Reeves dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Reeves thuds a left hand into Sakala's body.
Reeves misses the shot to the body.
Sakala misses the body punch
and Reeves counters with a body kick.
Reeves lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sakala misses with a right hand
and Reeves counters with a body kick that stops Sakala in his tracks momentarily.
Reeves circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Sakala to the canvas! Sakala doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Reeves keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keywon Reeves!
A victorious Keywon Reeves 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:
TOF 188
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Brixton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McWrestler looking for a takedown.
Brixton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McWrestler.
Brixton gets underhooks to prevent McWrestler's takedown attempt.
Yuuki Brixton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deuce McWrestler.
Brixton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McWrestler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McWrestler is looking for a takedown.
Brixton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brixton digs a right hand underneath McWrestler's ribcage. McWrestler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brixton.
Brixton landing knees to the body.
Brixton tries to land knees in the clinch but McWrestler avoids the damage to the body.
Brixton lands an elbow inside that McWrestler shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Deuce McWrestler has been cut.
McWrestler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McWrestler wants to stall.
#BC2#
McWrestler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brixton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brixton works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brixton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Brixton throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and McWrestler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brixton won't be happy with that.
McWrestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brixton keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Brixton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McWrestler working the head with strikes.
Brixton tries to control but McWrestler manages to take his back.
McWrestler scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Brixton is looking for a way out.
McWrestler has the hooks in. Brixton is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
McWrestler scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Brixton trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
McWrestler has Brixton flattened out and is raining down punches.
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!
Brixton covering up well and avoiding damage.
Brixton is in bad spot here.
Brixton looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2#
Brixton wants to get back to his feet.
McWrestler trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
McWrestler is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Brixton tries to break free.
Brixton has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from McWrestler.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McWrestler controlling well, preventing Brixton from escaping the position.
McWrestler tries to keep control of the position but Brixton is staying busy.
Brixton tries to roll but McWrestler sticks to his back.
Brixton tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Brixton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brixton tries to lock up and control but McWrestler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brixton is desperately trying to improve his position but McWrestler has a good base and remains in mount.
McWrestler lands a heavy elbow. #T3#
McWrestler landing strikes from the mount and Brixton is in trouble!
Brixton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The referee warns Brixton that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McWrestler avoids the attempt from Brixton to control.
McWrestler landing strikes from the mount.
McWrestler dominating with strikes here.
Brixton tries to buck McWrestler off but he can't manage it.
Brixton wants to control but McWrestler is having none of it.
McWrestler dominating with strikes here.
Brixton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McWrestler pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice elbow there by McWrestler.#T4#
Brixton is looking to improve his position but McWrestler isn't that keen on the idea.
McWrestler pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
McWrestler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brixton is looking to escape.
Brixton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brixton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McWrestler landing shots from mount.
McWrestler breaks from Brixton's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Brixton is desperately trying to improve his position but McWrestler has a good base and remains in mount.
McWrestler lands a big shot there that rocks Brixton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
BOOM! McWrestler connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Brixton is working to get back to half guard.
McWrestler working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Brixton is in a horrible position here. McWrestler smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McWrestler lands a couple of good shots and Brixton has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T5#
Brixton is keeping busy.
McWrestler is hanging on to Brixton's back as he tries to escape.
Brixton trying to control the hands but McWrestler breaks the grip.
McWrestler lands a shot to the body.
McWrestler lands a shot to the body.
You can see the frustration on Brixton's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Brixton covers up after that shot from McWrestler.
McWrestler has Brixton flattened out and is raining down punches.
McWrestler connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Brixton to escape the position.
McWrestler softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Brixton is trying to break free.
Brixton trying to control the action but McWrestler just sinks the hooks in.
Brixton covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
#T6#
McWrestler scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McWrestler avoiding Brixton 's attempts to control his hands.
Brixton wants to get back to his feet.
Brixton surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Brixton trying to control the hands but McWrestler breaks the grip.
McWrestler softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Brixton is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
McWrestler has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Brixton.
Brixton is trying to get back to his feet but McWrestler has full control of the position and if anything, Brixton has just worked his way into a worse spot.
McWrestler throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Brixton!
Brixton is trying to get back to his feet but McWrestler has full control of the position and if anything, Brixton has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Brixton trying to control the position but McWrestler manages to sink in the hooks.
Brixton is taking damage to the body and head.
Brixton looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T7#
McWrestler is landing with strikes from the back.
Brixton covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Brixton is trying to get back to his feet but McWrestler has full control of the position and if anything, Brixton has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Brixton is keeping busy.
Brixton trying to get back to his feet but McWrestler is in full control for now.
McWrestler tries to keep control of the position but Brixton is staying busy.
Brixton takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Brixton can't escape the position.
McWrestler looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Brixton is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Brixton trying to control the action but McWrestler just sinks the hooks in.
McWrestler has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Brixton. #T8#
McWrestler looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Brixton is in bad spot here.
McWrestler gets his hands free as Brixton looks to control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McWrestler lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Brixton.
McWrestler softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Brixton rolls, trying to escape but McWrestler keeps control of the position.
Brixton is trapped and McWrestler is scoring with shots to the head and body.
McWrestler scores with punches and elbows.
McWrestler scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Brixton is looking for a way out. #ROC2#Brixton is rocked!
Brixton looking very determined here, making life difficult for McWrestler.
McWrestler softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Brixton tries to break free.
#T9#
McWrestler lands a shot to the head.
Oh Brixton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McWrestler is not going to allow Brixton to sit and survive in this position.
Brixton seems to have got his legs back now.
Brixton tries to escape but McWrestler has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Brixton is trying to get back to his feet but McWrestler has full control of the position and if anything, Brixton has just worked his way into a worse spot.
McWrestler keeps control of the position easily here as Brixton tries to buck him off.
Oooh a big shot gets through from McWrestler. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Brixton wants to escape the position.
McWrestler has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Brixton's body.
Brixton trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Can Brixton hold on?! McWrestler is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Brixton is trying to get back to his feet but McWrestler has full control of the position and if anything, Brixton has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deuce McWrestler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deuce McWrestler's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
McWrestler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brixton manages to avoid it.
Brixton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brixton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McWrestler throws out a powerful jab.
McWrestler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McWrestler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brixton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Brixton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McWrestler is trying to drag Brixton to the mat but Brixton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brixton misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brixton lands a right hand.
McWrestler's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Brixton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McWrestler avoids the elbow strike from Brixton, against the cage.
Yuuki Brixton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McWrestler. #T1##TD2#
McWrestler has clasped his hands together around Brixton's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
McWrestler working the body and head with strikes.
Brixton managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McWrestler.
Brixton tries to improve position but can't.
McWrestler trying to control the position but Brixton is working away.
McWrestler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McWrestler landing strikes.
Brixton is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
McWrestler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brixton is trying to control McWrestler's posture but McWrestler avoids it.
Brixton takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Brixton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brixton is trying to control McWrestler's posture but McWrestler avoids it.
McWrestler working the ground and pound.#T2#
Brixton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McWrestler scores with a couple of short elbows.
Brixton taking punishment in the form of punches.
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!
McWrestler takes a little break here. Brixton wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McWrestler working the ground and pound but Brixton is defending the strikes.
Brixton on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Brixton is looking to regain half guard here but McWrestler keeps moving and retains side control.
McWrestler postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Deuce McWrestler has got the better of the ground game so far.
McWrestler landing a few strikes.
Brixton is trying to get back to his feet.
Brixton taking a bit of punishment here - McWrestler scoring with strikes. #T3#
McWrestler throws a strike aimed at the side of Brixton's head but Brixton avoids it well.
McWrestler working the head and body with strikes.
McWrestler working away.
Brixton tries to bench press McWrestler off him but McWrestler keeps the position.
Brixton takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Brixton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McWrestler working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
McWrestler is looking to take a break and control but Brixton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McWrestler working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
McWrestler is looking to take a break and control but Brixton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McWrestler works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T4#
McWrestler is chipping away with strikes.
McWrestler working the head with strikes.
McWrestler trying to control the position but Brixton is working away.
McWrestler working away.
Brixton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brixton taking punishment in the form of punches.
Brixton is trying to get back to half guard.
McWrestler postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Brixton wants to get back to his feet.
McWrestler working the head and body with strikes.
Brixton is looking for a sweep.
McWrestler passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Brixton!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McWrestler lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brixton hang on?#T5#
Brixton squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Brixton wants to control but McWrestler is having none of it.
Brixton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McWrestler with good strikes from the mount here!
McWrestler punishing his opponent with strikes.
McWrestler landing punches.
Brixton tries to hold on but McWrestler postures up.
McWrestler is landing with some decent strikes but Brixton is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McWrestler lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Brixton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by McWrestler.#T6#
McWrestler with a couple of short strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brixton tries to hold on but McWrestler pushes him away.
Brixton is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
McWrestler landing strikes, looking to finish!
McWrestler drops a big elbow. That's hurt Brixton! More shots from McWrestler and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deuce McWrestler! |
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Event:
DMMA 381: Boytsov v Wick
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Klopstock doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Karter to counter with a crisp jab.
Klopstock doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Karter counters with a straight right hand.
Klopstock shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Karter counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonhard Klopstock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Klopstock.
Karter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klopstock gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Karter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1##TD#
Klopstock fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Karter to the ground. Klopstock is now in Karter's guard.
Klopstock being controlled here momentarily.
Klopstock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karter is keeping the position for now.
Karter seems keen to control Klopstock's posture.#T2#
Klopstock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karter is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Karter working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Klopstock with a poor takedown
and Karter counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Leonhard Klopstock has been cut.
Klopstock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Klopstock misses with a takedown attempt
and Karter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Klopstock with a lazy takedown attempt
and Karter finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Klopstock is breathing heavily.
Klopstock doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Karter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karter lands a jab to Klopstock's midsection.
Klopstock misses with a takedown attempt
and Karter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karter catches Klopstock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Karter is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Klopstock had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Klopstock tries for a takedown but Karter circles away easily#KD2#
and Karter counters with a nice right hand that sends Klopstock toppling to the canvas! Klopstock scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Karter finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Klopstock is defended easily by Karter.#T4##KD2#
Karter drops Klopstock with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Klopstock looks back up at him and smiles so Karter waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT2#Leonhard Klopstock's cut is getting worse.
Karter has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#KD2#
Karter lands a big right hand that sends Klopstock crashing to the mat! Karter stays standing though and waves Klopstock back to his feet!
Klopstock tries for a takedown but Karter circles away easily
and Karter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Klopstock shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Karter counters with a crisp right hand that drops Klopstock! Karter lets Klopstock back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Karter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonhard Klopstock's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Karter flashes Klopstock a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Klopstock's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Klopstock crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Karter punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lamar Karter! |
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Event:
TOF 185
Date: Dec 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Tatum lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Jouni Joukahainen has been cut.
Tatum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Joukahainen doesn't seem bothered though.
Joukahainen slips a straight right by Tatum.
Tatum misses with a straight left.
Tatum lands a slapping body shot.
Tatum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dredd Tatum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joukahainen takes one on the button.
Joukahainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tatum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joukahainen.
Tatum swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Joukahainen.
Tatum throws a jab when Joukahainen was well out of range.
Tatum is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#KD#
Tatum cracks Joukahainen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Joukahainen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tatum finish him?
#ROC#Joukahainen is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatum cracks Joukahainen with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dredd Tatum!
A very excited looking Dredd Tatum made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 16
Date: Dec 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Cowan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Schlager sprawls well. Schlager wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cowan gets slowly back to his feet.
Schlager tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cowan manages to circle out of the way.
Schlager avoids the head kick by Cowan.
Schlager is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cowan.
Schlager definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Schlager gets caught napping as Cowan dives in and scores a takedown. Schlager manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Schlager has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Cowan should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Schlager has tightened it up now! Cowan should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marc Schlager!
During a confident post fight interview, Marc Schlager thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Kha stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jiurgite.
Jiurgite lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kha takes one on the button.#TD2#
Kha closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kha is just content to waste time from the top position. Jiurgite takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Kha is posturing up here but Jiurgite has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kha tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kha has to tap! Slick submission there by Jiurgite!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zé Jiurgite!
Un Kha was interviewed post fight and said 'i'll be back!'. |
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Event:
UCF 92: Abrazos v Chongching
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Idaho looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Idaho trying to move into half guard but instead Nofud has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Idaho working for submissions but it's allowed Nofud to get to half guard.
Nofud is looking to take a break and control but Idaho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Idaho is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Idaho actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Idaho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nofud is controlling the pace.
Idaho is looking for a sweep. Nofud is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Idaho manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Idaho 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.
Idaho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nofud is one step ahead there.
Nofud looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Idaho wants to improve his position but instead Nofud has moved into half guard.
Nofud prevents Idaho from improving his position.
Nofud blocks the strikes from Idaho.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nofud trying to mount his opponent but Idaho defends it.
Idaho gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Idaho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Idaho looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nofud passes into side control.
Idaho is looking for a sweep.
Nofud remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Idaho manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Nofud trying to mount his opponent but Idaho defends it.
Idaho is pressing down on Nofud's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Idaho is looking for a triangle but Nofud pushes his legs off easily.
Idaho might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Idaho can't keep his opponent in guard - Nofud advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Idaho wants to sweep but Nofud has passed to side control!
Idaho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nofud wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Idaho looking for a sweep but Nofud has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T4#
Idaho is in all sorts of trouble here.
Idaho looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Idaho breaks Nofud's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
Idaho has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Nofud to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Idaho is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Nofud pulls down on the head and he's put Idaho to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aingot Nofud! |
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Event:
TOF 180
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Ratt staying out of range there.
Ratt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McWrestler has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McWrestler scores with a jab. Ratt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ratt throws a sloppy head kick and McWrestler moves out of range easily.
Ratt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McWrestler throws out the jab.
Ratt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McWrestler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ratt swinging wildly here.
Ratt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ratt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McWrestlers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McWrestler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Ratt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McWrestler stalling in the clinch but Ratt improves position.
McWrestler has Ratt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ratt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ratt prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1#
Ratt is leaning against McWrestler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McWrestler misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Ratt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McWrestler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ratt moves to clinch but McWrestler breaks away #TD#
and McWrestler counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ratt manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ratt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ratt throws a jab but it's blocked by McWrestler.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ratt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ratt swinging wildly here.
McWrestler throws a poor cross that misses
and Ratt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ratt. McWrestler does a little dance to reset his feet.
McWrestler misses with an uppercut. Ratt saw that one coming.
Ratt throws a shot from downtown. McWrestler moves away and avoids it.#T2##CL2#
Ratt rushes McWrestler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McWrestler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ratt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ratt wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Ratt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McWrestler misses with a lunging right hand
and Ratt counters with an outside leg kick.
Ratt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ratt moves forwards but McWrestler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ratt lands a jab to the head.
Ratt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McWrestler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deuce McWrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McWrestler throws a hook to the side of Ratt's head but Ratt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ratt digs a good hook to McWrestler's body.
Ratt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Ratt misses.
McWrestler attempts a counter takedown but Ratt avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Ratt scores with a shot to the body.
Ratt swings for the body but McWrestler moves out of range.
McWrestler avoids the body shot from Ratt.
Ratt misses with a body shot.
Ratt tests McWrestler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ratt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ratt moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Ratt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McWrestler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ratt throws a series of punches but McWrestler moves out of range.
McWrestler attempts a counter takedown but Ratt avoids it well and moves away.
McWrestler moves out of range of the strikes.
Ratt throws a head kick that misses.
McWrestler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ratt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McWrestler staying out of range there.
McWrestler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ratt moves out of range as McWrestler strikes.#CL2#
Ratt clinches up against the cage.
Ratt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Ratt scores with a shot to the side of McWrestler's head.
McWrestler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ratt tries a body shot but McWrestler blocks it.
McWrestler is trying to drag Ratt to the mat but Ratt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McWrestler misses with a body punch.
Ratt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Ratt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ratt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ratt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ratt misses with an uppercut
#TD#
so McWrestler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Ratt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McWrestler is aware though and is defending well.
McWrestler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McWrestler is stalling in the full guard. #T5#
Ratt looking to hit a scissor sweep but McWrestler is one step ahead there.
McWrestler landing some decent shots from guard.
McWrestler with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ratt looking to hit a scissor sweep but McWrestler is one step ahead there.
Ratt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McWrestler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McWrestler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McWrestler lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Ratt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McWrestler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Ratt looking for a guillotine here but McWrestler defends easily.
McWrestler connects with a couple of short punches.#T7#
McWrestler working some strikes from top position.
McWrestler chips away with some ground and pound.
Ratt 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#
McWrestler regains full guard. Nicely done.
McWrestler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ratt trying to stand up but can't free himself from McWrestler's guard.
McWrestler trying to keep a closed guard but Ratt is proving a slippery customer.
McWrestler throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T8#
McWrestler controls Ratt momentarily but Ratt frees himself.
McWrestler wants to sweep here but Ratt controlling him for the moment.
McWrestler trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
McWrestler 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#
Ratt is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ratt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McWrestler with a nice head shot there.#T9#
Ratt has momentary wrist control but McWrestler slips an elbow through the middle.
McWrestler postures up.
Ratt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McWrestler prevents Ratt from getting back to his feet.
McWrestler postures up.
McWrestler stopping the sweep attempt from Ratt.
McWrestler stands up over Ratt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ratt tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Ratt looking for a guillotine here but McWrestler defends easily.
McWrestler wants to control from the top but Ratt keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilbur Ratt dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Ratt closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Ratt manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
McWrestler closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ratt's guard.
Ratt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McWrestler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McWrestler wants to control from the top but Ratt keeps moving.
Ratt wants to sweep here but McWrestler controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ratt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McWrestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ratt is keeping the position for now.
Ratt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
McWrestler landing some decent shots from guard.
McWrestler with a nice head shot there.
McWrestler with a nice head shot there.
McWrestler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McWrestler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ratt's head.
McWrestler wants to control from the top but Ratt keeps moving.
Ratt controls McWrestler momentarily but McWrestler frees himself.
McWrestler preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB2#
Ratt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McWrestler is in close to Ratt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McWrestler passes Ratt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ratt wants to get back to full guard.
McWrestler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McWrestler working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ratt won't allow McWrestler to pass to mount.
McWrestler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ratt tries to get to full guard but McWrestler has control of the leg. #T3#
McWrestler wants to control but Ratt is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from McWrestler there.
Ratt taking some punishment here, with McWrestler in his half guard.
Ratt is looking for a sweep. McWrestler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McWrestler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McWrestler prevents Ratt from improving his position.
Ratt taking some punishment here, with McWrestler in his half guard. #T4#
McWrestler drops an elbow to the side of Ratt's head.
McWrestler working over Ratt with some ground and pound. Ratt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McWrestler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McWrestler drops an elbow to the side of Ratt's head.
McWrestler lands strikes from half guard.#ROC#Ratt is rocked!
McWrestler stalling.
McWrestler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ratt is still in real trouble! Can McWrestler finish him?
McWrestler lands a big elbow - Ratt is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for McWrestler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deuce McWrestler! |
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Event:
UCF 88: Kaiser v Dantes
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Da Prince misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jiurgite.
Da Prince misses with a body shot.
Jiurgite is looking to counter punch.
Jiurgite keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jiurgite looks to throw the jab but Da Prince is out of range.
Jiurgite misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Da Prince on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Da Prince lands the left hand.#CUT2#It looks like Zé Jiurgite has been cut.
Da Prince misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Jiurgite misses the target.
Da Prince misses with a straight left.
It looked like Jiurgite wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Da Prince swinging wildly here.
Jiurgite takes a swing at Da Prince's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Prince lands a nice hook to Jiurgite's body. Jiurgite takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A lazy left from Jiurgite finds it's target.#CUT#It looks like Hiyness Da Prince has been cut.
Da Prince throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jiurgite misses with a body shot.
Da Prince looks to throw the jab but Jiurgite is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Prince. Jiurgite does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Da Prince throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Prince scores with a one two! Jiurgite had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jiurgite lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Da Prince at a distance.
Jiurgite turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jiurgite throws a hook but Da Prince blocks it.
Jiurgite scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Jiurgite. That snapped Da Prince's head back.
Jiurgite takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jiurgite misses with a lunging right hand
and Da Prince counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Prince has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jiurgite finds it's way round the side to connect with Da Prince's head.
Da Prince misses with an uppercut. Jiurgite saw that one coming.
Jiurgite is looking to counter punch.
Da Prince throws a body punch but Jiurgite moves out of range.
A combination from Da Prince does no damage.
Jiurgite misses with a body shot
and Da Prince counters with a right hand to the body.
We've been informed that Da Prince 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.
Da Prince will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
A slow jab from Jiurgite misses its intended target.
Jiurgite throws an overhand right that lands on Da Prince's shoulder, as Da Prince tries to avoid the shot.
Jiurgite misses with an uppercut.
Jiurgite lands a nice shot that snaps Da Prince's head back.
Da Prince scores with a jab.
Jiurgite getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#That has opened up Hiyness Da Prince's cut even more.
That kick from Jiurgite tenderised Da Prince's leg. Da Prince is trying to keep his angry face on.
Da Prince slips a straight right by Jiurgite.
Da Prince throws a right and a left that Jiurgite avoids nicely.
Jiurgite was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jiurgite misses with a wild body shot.
Da Prince is looking for the big counter here.
Jiurgite lands with a good body shot.#KD#
Jiurgite lands a big shot that drops Da Prince! Can he finish him?
#ROC#Da Prince is rocked!
Da Prince trying to control the position here.
Da Prince is still in real trouble! Can Jiurgite finish him?#T3#
Jiurgite trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Da Prince seems to have recovered his senses.
Da Prince has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jiurgite has passed into side control.
Da Prince is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jiurgite is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Prince wants to hold on but Jiurgite pushes him away.
Jiurgite controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Prince is looking to improve his position but Jiurgite isn't that keen on the idea.
Da Prince reaches up to try and control the position but Jiurgite seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Da Prince rolls and tries to escape and now Jiurgite has his back!
Da Prince is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jiurgite.
#T4#
Da Prince just trying to survive but Jiurgite is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Da Prince is trying to break free.
Da Prince is still trying to improve position.
Jiurgite is riding his opponent, not letting Da Prince buck him off.
Jiurgite not allowing Da Prince to control his hands.
Da Prince tries to roll but Jiurgite sticks to his back.
Da Prince trying to control the hands but Jiurgite breaks the grip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zé Jiurgite dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Da Prince throws a combination that misses
and Jiurgite counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Da Prince misses with an uppercut
and Jiurgite counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#The cut above Hiyness Da Prince's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Da Prince gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jiurgite feints and then cracks Da Prince's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Da Prince down.
Da Prince misses with a looping right.
Jiurgite moves away from the strike by Da Prince.
Da Prince misses the shot to the body.
Jiurgite avoids a punch combination nicely.
#KD#
Jiurgite throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Da Prince tumbling to the canvas!
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!
Da Prince lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Da Prince wants to control from the top but Jiurgite keeps moving.
Jiurgite is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Prince can do to turn this around?
Da Prince content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Da Prince wants to control from the top but Jiurgite keeps moving.
Jiurgite seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Da Prince controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Jiurgite is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Da Prince is aware though and is defending well.
Da Prince really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jiurgite. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jiurgite being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Da Prince content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Jiurgite has locked up a guillotine! Jiurgite's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Da Prince is holding on here and Jiurgite must be using up a lot of energy. Da Prince has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Jiurgite gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zé Jiurgite! |
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Event:
TOF 173
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
McWrestler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McWrestler misses with a body shot.
McWrestler swings widly with a right hand
and Harrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Deuce McWrestler has been cut.
Harrison ducks under a wild hook from McWrestler.
Harrison throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
McWrestler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Harrison is trying to defend but McWrestler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McWrestler is trying to control the action in half guard but Harrison is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McWrestler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McWrestler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Harrison looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
McWrestler is stalling here. Harrison is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McWrestler seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Harrison has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
McWrestler is not content to let Harrison control the position. #SU2#
Harrison stands up and beckons McWrestler to his feet.
Harrison misses with a body shot.
McWrestler shoots in and drives through. Harrison sprawls well.
McWrestler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McWrestler tries for a takedown but Harrison circles away easily
and Harrison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harrison tries to bum rush McWrestler with a series of wild strikes but McWrestler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harrison throws a low kick, looking for McWrestler's leg but McWrestler calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Harrison throws a head kick but McWrestler moves out of range.
Harrison throws a leg kick but McWrestler sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big left from McWrestler misses.
Harrison raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McWrestler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Harrison.
Harrison avoids the body shot from McWrestler.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harrison! But no joy.
Harrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harrison takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrison connects with a nice looking jab.
Harrison throws a head kick but McWrestler moves out of range.
#T3#
McWrestler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Harrison defends well and McWrestler ends up having to push Harrison into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Harrison shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deuce McWrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McWrestler looking for a takedown.
McWrestler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harrison prevents it.
McWrestler prevents a body shot from Harrison.
McWrestler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harrison pulls his leg out and moves away.
McWrestler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Harrison tries to sprawl but McWrestler drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Harrison is trying to get back to full guard.
Harrison is pressing down on McWrestler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Harrison has control of McWrestler's left arm, preventing McWrestler from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Harrison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McWrestler defends it easily.#T4#
Harrison is adopting a defensive guard.
McWrestler looking to sit in guard and control but Harrison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Harrison wants to pass the guard but McWrestler is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harrison wanted to stand there but McWrestler had control of the position.
McWrestler 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.#T5#
Harrison is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McWrestler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McWrestler trying to control the position here.
Harrison engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Deuce McWrestler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McWrestler shoots for a takedown but Harrison saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Harrison throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McWrestler lands the left hand.
Harrison throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD#
McWrestler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McWrestler throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Harrison works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T7#
Harrison is trying to maintain the position but McWrestler is very close to passing his half guard.
Harrison is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but McWrestler is staying active.
McWrestler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harrison trying to control but McWrestler postures up.
#T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McWrestler is nestled in close to Harrison, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McWrestler stops Harrison from getting back to his feet.
Harrison works his way to full guard. Good work.
Harrison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Harrison looking for a guillotine here but McWrestler defends easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McWrestler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McWrestler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McWrestler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T9#
McWrestler postures up in Harrison's guard and throws a big left but Harrison blocks it.
McWrestler lands a couple of digs.
McWrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Harrison is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Harrison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McWrestler defends it easily.
McWrestler with a flurry of punches that miss.
McWrestler landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harrison keeping moving, preventing McWrestler from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
McWrestler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lito Harrison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deuce McWrestler'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#
Harrison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and McWrestler counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Harrison!
Harrison explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Harrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McWrestler was well out of range. Poor timing from Harrison.
McWrestler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McWrestler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McWrestler walks into a stiff left hand from Harrison.
Harrison wants to slow McWrestler down by chopping away at his legs.
McWrestler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McWrestler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McWrestler manages to avoid it.
Harrison jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
The fighters circling - McWrestler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harrison is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McWrestler with a body shot.
Good exchange - McWrestler coming out on top.
Harrison thows a leg kick but McWrestler checks it #TD#
and McWrestler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Harrison tries to push off, looking to stand up, but McWrestler manages to move to mount!
Harrison is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McWrestler looking to finish Harrison with some ground and pound. This is bad for Harrison!
McWrestler with shots to the head and body - Harrison looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McWrestler lands a nice shot to the head.
McWrestler raining down shots from the mount!#T2#
McWrestler wants to control the pace but Harrison is squirming around nicely.
Harrison squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Harrison wants to control but McWrestler is having none of it.
McWrestler is in the full mount, landing strikes.
BOOM! McWrestler connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McWrestler has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Harrison's face.
Harrison wants to hold on but McWrestler pushes him away.
Deuce McWrestler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McWrestler cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McWrestler lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Harrison is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McWrestler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harrison is looking to escape.
McWrestler avoids the attempt from Harrison to control.
McWrestler lands a big shot there that rocks Harrison but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Harrison is wriggling around trying to escape.
McWrestler lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McWrestler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Harrison in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McWrestler pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
McWrestler breaks from Harrison's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McWrestler 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.
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!
McWrestler working Harrison over with strikes here.
McWrestler landing shots from mount.
McWrestler breaks from Harrison's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McWrestler lands a heavy elbow.
Harrison tries to hold on but McWrestler pushes him away.
Harrison might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McWrestler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McWrestler breaks from Harrison's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T5#
McWrestler landing strikes, looking to finish!
Harrison is bucking up trying to escape but McWrestler cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Harrison tries to hold on but McWrestler postures up.
McWrestler scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Harrison?
McWrestler with the ground and pound from mount.
McWrestler scoring with strikes but Harrison is staying in there.
McWrestler connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#ROC#Harrison is rocked!
McWrestler scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Harrison is still in real trouble! Can McWrestler finish him?
McWrestler controlling from the full mount.
McWrestler lands a big shot there that rocks Harrison but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harrison tries to lock up and control but McWrestler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
McWrestler pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
McWrestler landing strikes, looking to finish!
Harrison takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! McWrestler's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deuce McWrestler! |
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Event:
UCF 87: Schnitzer v Myers
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Bin-Semen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bin-Semen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skwat.
Skwat throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Bin-Semen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Skwat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bin-Semen pulls his head out easily.
Skwat is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bin-Semen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bin-Semen not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin-Semen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1##SUB#
Bin-Semen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Skwat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bin-Semen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Bin-Semen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bin-Semen trying to control the action but Skwat is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bin-Semen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Skwat 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.#SUB2#
Skwat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bin-Semen is working for an americana but Skwat has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Bin-Semen was thinking about the submission.
Bin-Semen postures up in Skwat's guard and throws a big left but Skwat blocks it. #T3#
Skwat keeping full guard, as Bin-Semen tries to pass. #SUB2#
Skwat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bin-Semen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Skwat looking for a guillotine here but Bin-Semen defends easily.
Bin-Semen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Skwat's guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Skwat has hold of Bin-Semen's hands but Bin-Semen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Bin-Semen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Skwat has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bin-Semen working Skwat over with strikes.
Bin-Semen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bin-Semen stalling away here and it's allowed Skwat to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bin-Semen is working Skwat over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Osama Bin-Semen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Skwat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bin-Semen was well out of range. Poor timing from Skwat.
Bin-Semen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A big right from Skwat misses.
Bin-Semen tries to counter with a takedown but Skwat is quick to defend against it.
Bin-Semen moves out of range of the strikes.
Bin-Semen throws out a powerful jab.
Bin-Semen throws a body shot but no joy.
Bin-Semen looks to score with a jab to the body but Skwat is just out of range.
Skwat throws a hook to the side of Bin-Semen's head but Bin-Semen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skwat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bin-Semen.
Skwat throws a lazy right hand but Bin-Semen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bin-Semen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skwat's waist but Skwat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bin-Semen off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skwat moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Skwat works the jab nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Osama Bin-Semen has been cut.#TD#
Skwat gets caught flat footed, as Bin-Semen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bin-Semen throws an elbow that misses. Skwat uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bin-Semen's guard. Nice move by Skwat!#REVB##T1#
Skwat preventing the sweep.
Bin-Semen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bin-Semen keeping full guard, as Skwat tries to pass. #SUB#
Bin-Semen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Skwat passes into half guard.
Bin-Semen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bin-Semen.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Bin-Semen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Skwat defends well.
Bin-Semen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bin-Semen 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.
Bin-Semen pulls Skwat in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Bin-Semen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skwat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bin-Semen keeping full guard, as Skwat tries to pass.
Bin-Semen is pulling down on Skwat's head. It's preventing any offense from Skwat, at least for the moment.
Skwat looking to pass the guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bin-Semen is trying to keep Skwat in close.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bin-Semen swings for the body but Skwat moves out of range.
Skwat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Bin-Semen counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Bin-Semen 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.
Bin-Semen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skwat can do to turn this around?
Bin-Semen trying to control from Skwat's half guard. Skwat has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
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 Osama Bin-Semen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Osama Bin-Semen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Skwat throws a sloppy head kick and Bin-Semen moves out of range easily.
Gopnik Skwat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bin-Semen lands a body shot.
Bin-Semen misses with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skwat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skwat. Bin-Semen does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Bin-Semen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Skwat looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Skwat being controlled for a moment.
Skwat tries to buck Bin-Semen off but Bin-Semen is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin-Semen wants to take a breather but Skwat manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bin-Semen.
Skwat can't keep his opponent in guard - Bin-Semen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Bin-Semen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bin-Semen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bin-Semen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bin-Semen lands with a punch from half guard.
Skwat on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Skwat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bin-Semen pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB2#
Skwat looking for subs from the bottom but Bin-Semen mounts him!
Bin-Semen looking to finish Skwat with some ground and pound. This is bad for Skwat!
Bin-Semen raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by Bin-Semen.
Skwat in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Bin-Semen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Skwat is now in Bin-Semen's guard. A big mistake from Bin-Semen there, giving up the dominant position!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bin-Semen managing to control the position. #T3##SUB#
Bin-Semen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Skwat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Skwat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Osama Bin-Semen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bin-Semen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bin-Semen continues to stall.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bin-Semen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bin-Semen seems keen to control Skwat's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skwat trying to control but Bin-Semen is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osama Bin-Semen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bin-Semen, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osama Bin-Semen!
During a confident post fight interview, Osama Bin-Semen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA 371
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Granes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Trippin. That did some damage!
Trippin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Trippin misses with a body kick.
Trippin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Donk. Granes catches Trippin right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Granes clinches up with Trippin and pushes him back against the cage.
Trippin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trippin misses with the head strike.
Trippin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trippin lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Granes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Granes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Trippin backwards.
Granes has Trippin pressed against the cage, preventing Trippin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Trippin fails to land.
Trippin lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trippin swings wildly with an uppercut but Granes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trippin working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trippin.
Trippin tries a body shot but Granes blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Trippin.
Trippin tries to throw a body punch but Granes avoids it by throwing Trippin back against the cage.
Granes swings wildly with an uppercut but Trippin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Trippin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Granes tries to score a body lock takedown but Trippin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Granes lands a left hand.
Granes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Trippin is trying to break the clinch but Granes has him pressed against the cage.
Granes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trippin misses with a punch on the inside.
Trippin can't find room to land a body shot as Granes controls the action.
Trippin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Granes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trippin backwards.
Trippin scores with a shoulder strike.
Granes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Trippin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Trippin throws a leg kick #TD#
and Granes counters with a shoot takedown. Trippin fights it but they end up in guard.
Granes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Trippin's head.
Granes wants to control from the top but Trippin keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trippin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Trippin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Granes is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Granes throwing strikes from guard but Trippin blocks nicely.
Granes trying to control but Trippin is working from the bottom.
Trippin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Granes controls the pace.
Trippin is trying to control the position but Granes postures up.
Granes throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Granes lands a couple of elbows.
Granes working some strikes from top position.
Granes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trippin is controlling Granes's posture.
Granes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trippin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Granes postures up and lands a big shot to Trippin's brow.
Granes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Granes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T4#
Trippin dodges the ground and pound from Granes.
The strikes coming from Granes are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Trippin is looking to regain half guard here but Granes keeps moving and retains side control.
Trippin keeping his opponent close.
Granes creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Trippin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Trippin is trying to escape the position but Granes is controlling the position.
Granes is looking to take a break and control but Trippin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Granes lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Trippin down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keenwah Granes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Granes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Granes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Trippin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Trippin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granes's elbow.
Granes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trippin misses with a body punch.
Trippin misses with some punches.
Trippin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Granes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Granes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trippin's elbow.
Trippin misses with a punch to the body.
Trippin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Trippin misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trippin.
A short right from Granes on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granes scores with a shot to the side of Trippin's head.
Trippin misses with some punches.
Granes leaning his opponent against the cage.
Granes lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Granes. #T1#
Trippin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Granes looking for a takedown.
Trippin misses with a punch on the inside.
Granes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trippin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Graness head.
Granes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trippin blocking some punches.
Granes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Granes throws a punch but it's blocked by Trippin.
Trippin has a couple of punches blocked by Granes.
Trippin misses with a punch on the inside.
Trippin digs a right hand into Granes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Granes's gas tank.
Granes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trippin lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Granes has clasped his hands together around Trippin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Granes is chipping away with strikes.
Granes cracks Trippin with a big right hand but Trippin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB#
Granes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Trippin, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Trippin is looking for a sweep.
Granes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trippin can do to turn this around?
An elbow from Granes crashes against the mat.
#SUB#
Granes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Trippin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Granes throws a strike aimed at the side of Trippin's head but Trippin avoids it well.
Keenwah Granes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Granes grinds an elbow into Trippin's temple.
Granes 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.
Trippin wants to control but Granes postures up.
Granes trying to control the position but Trippin is working away.
Granes lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Trippin down.
#T3#
Granes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Trippin 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.
Trippin is trying to get back to half guard.
Granes laying and praying for a moment but Trippin takes advantage and regains half guard.
Granes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Granes wants to free his trapped foot but Trippin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Granes not doing much here.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Trippin is not content to let Granes control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Granes lands with a punch from half guard.
Trippin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Granes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Granes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trippin's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keenwah Granes 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#
Trippin throws a front kick aimed at Granes's knee but Granes avoids it well.
Granes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ivarsson Trippin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Granes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trippin.
Keenwah Granes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trippin needs to keep his hands up - Granes had a free shot at his head there.
Trippin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Trippin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No joy there for Granes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Granes tries to close the distance and clinch but Trippin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trippin is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Granes avoids a kick to the body.
Trippin throws the left hand but Granes avoids the punch easily.
Granes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL#
Granes gets a clinch.
Trippin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trippin blocks an uppercut.
Granes is trying to stall.
Ivarsson Trippin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Trippin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Granes backwards.
Trippin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Trippin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trippin blocking some punches.
#T1#
Trippin misses with a body punch.
Granes tries to score a body lock takedown but Trippin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Trippin breaks from the clinch.
Trippin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Granes is out of range and Trippin settles back down.
Granes tries to counter with a takedown but Trippin is quick to defend against it.
Trippin delivers a nice body kick.
Granes throws a hook but Trippin avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Trippin misses.
Trippin throws out a leg kick but Granes moves out of range and Trippin only half commits.
Trippin throws a low kick, looking for Granes's leg but Granes calmly moves out of range.
Granes misses with a hook
and Trippin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trippin ducks under a wild hook from Granes.
Granes misses with a body shot
and Trippin counters with a head kick. That will keep Granes thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Trippin connects with an inside leg kick.
Trippin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Trippin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Trippin scores with a leg kick.
Granes throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Granes instigates a clinch. #T2#
Trippin can't find room to land a body shot as Granes controls the action.
Trippin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Granes tries to stall but Trippin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Granes digs a right hand into Trippin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Trippin's gas tank.
Trippin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trippin pushes Granes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Granes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Trippin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Trippin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Granes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trippin backwards.
A short uppercut from Trippin.
Still in the clinch, Trippin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Trippin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Granes goes for a takedown attempt but Trippin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keenwah Granes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trippin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trippin scores with a kick to the body.
Trippin pounces like a tiger and cracks Granes with a vicious hook! Granes is down but not out! Trippin follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ivarsson Trippin! |
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Event:
TOF 171
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Joukahainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yobachukwu was well out of range. Poor timing from Joukahainen.
Joukahainen throws a body punch but Yobachukwu moves out of range. #CL2#
Yobachukwu darts in and clinches Joukahainen up against the cage.
Joukahainen tries to work over Yobachukwu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Joukahainen misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Yobachukwu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joukahainen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Joukahainen there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#It looks like Jouni Joukahainen has been cut.#KD2#
Yobachukwu lands a left and a right that send Joukahainen crashing to the mat, dazed. Yobachukwu thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Joukahainen is rocked!
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!
Joukahainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh Joukahainen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yobachukwu throws 2 knees - Joukahainen can't escape Yobachukwu's clinch. As Joukahainen tries to escape again Yobachukwu whips his head left to meet with another knee! That's knocked out Joukahainen's gum shield and as Joukahainen falls to the floor, the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Akubundu Yobachukwu! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 124
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Santos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Santos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Cowan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Santos sprawls well initially but Cowan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Santos scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Cowan manages to mount him!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cowan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cowan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Santos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Santos tries to get out of the position.
Cowan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Santos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cowan with shots to the head and body - Santos looks very uncomfortable down there. #T1#
Cowan lands a heavy elbow.
Cowan dominating with strikes here.
Cowan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Santos's face.
Cowan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cowan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Santos wants to hold on but Cowan pushes him away.
Cowan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Cowan landing strikes from the mount and Santos is in trouble!
Santos wants to control but Cowan is having none of it.
Cowan with the ground and pound from mount. #T2#
Cowan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cowan tries to control but Santos wriggling away.
Cowan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cowan looking to finish Santos with some ground and pound. This is bad for Santos!
Santos in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos is squirming around, avoiding Cowan's attempts to control the action.
Cowan lands a big elbow.
Cowan is landing with some decent strikes but Santos is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cowan with shots to the head and body - Santos looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cowan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T3#
Santos wants to control but Cowan is having none of it.
Cowan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Santos looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cowan raining down shots from the mount!
Cowan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Santos is looking to escape.
Cowan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Santos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Santos is in a horrible position here. Cowan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Cowan.
Cowan lands a couple of good shots and Santos has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Cowan is hanging on to Santos's back as he tries to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cowan is punishing Santos with strikes - can he finish him?!
Santos trying to control the position but Cowan manages to sink in the hooks.
Cowan controlling well, preventing Santos from escaping the position.
Santos just trying to survive but Cowan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Cowan has Santos flattened out and is raining down punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finley Cowan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cowan misses with a straight right.
Cowan shoots for a takedown but Santos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Santos is looking to counter the offense by Cowan and move into the clinch.
Cowan throws a sloppy head kick and Santos moves out of range easily.
Santos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cowan shoots in for a double leg but Santos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick misses from Cowan.
Cowan fails with a takedown attempt.
Triston Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Finley Cowan.
Santos misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowan throws a hook but Santos blocks it.
Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cowan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santos tries to bum rush Cowan with a series of wild strikes but Cowan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Cowan tries to counter it with a takedown but Santos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cowan throws a lazy head kick
and Santos counters with a left and a right that stings Cowan. #T1#
Santos checks a low kick from Cowan.
Santos digs a good hook to Cowan's body.
Santos throws an overhand right that lands on Cowan's shoulder, as Cowan tries to avoid the shot.
Cowan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Santos defends well and Cowan ends up having to push Santos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cowan misses with a straight right.
Santos lands a jab to the nose.
Cowan shoots in looking for a takedown but Santos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cowan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cowan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Santos sprawls well. Santos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cowan gets slowly back to his feet.
Santos feints a jab promting Cowan to slip. Santos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cowan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T2#
Cowan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Santos avoids the body shot from Cowan.
Santos throws a big shot that misses.
Cowan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cowan slips under a jab.
Santos is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cowan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Cowan looks to move away, Santos throws a big counter combo but Cowan just gets out of the way.
Cowan misses with a takedown attempt - Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A quick step to the side and Santos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cowan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Cowan shoots and misses
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Cowan is rocked!
Santos throws a series of punches but Cowan moves out of range.
Cowan misses with a head kick.
It looked like Santos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from Cowan.
Triston Santos is winning the standup battle so far.
Santos pounces like a tiger and cracks Cowan with a vicious hook! Cowan is down but not out! Santos follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Triston Santos!
Triston Santos tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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