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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2025 |
#R1#
Skenojabitch blocks a head kick by Kant.
Skenojabitch throws a head kick that misses.
Skenojabitch scores with a sloppy right hand. Kant should have avoided that one.
Kant on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#Kant is rocked!
Skenojabitch clobbers Kant with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kant is still on wobbly legs! Can Skenojabitch finish him?
Skenojabitch connects with a body shot.
Kant with a poor takedown
and Skenojabitch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Skenojabitch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice leg kick from Skenojabitch, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kant takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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!
Skenojabitch throws an uppercut from hell that sends Kant clean off his feet! He's out cold! Skenojabitch stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dank Skenojabitch!
Our winner, Dank Skenojabitch, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 56
Date: Jan 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Moody lands with a nice combination. Garrone backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Francesco Garrone has been cut.
Tommy Moody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moody lands a nice shot that snaps Garrone's head back.
Garrone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Moody was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moody misses with a right hand
and Garrone counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Moody misses its intended target.
Garrone avoids the head kick by Moody.
Garrone feints a jab promting Moody to slip. Garrone then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Moody slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Moody just misses with a punch to the body.
Moody ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garrone moves away.
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!
Moody looks to throw the jab but Garrone is out of range.
Garrone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moody looks to land a combination but Garrone avoids it well.
Moody fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garrone manages to avoid it.
Garrone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garrone ducks right into an uppercut from Moody.
Moody has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Moody throws a lazy uppercut
and Garrone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moody lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garrone circles away quickly and effectively.
Garrone looks to land a combination. Moody sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1#
A low kick from Moody misses
and Garrone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garrone lands with a right that hurts Moody. Moody looks to clinch but Garrone throws a short knee that drops Moody. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Francesco Garrone! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 56
Date: Jan 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Allan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Allan.
A big left from Dean misses.
Allan fails to land with a series of punches.
Allan wants to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Allan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allan lands a really nice looking cross but Dean seems unphased.
Allan throws a body shot but no joy.
Allan scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Allan throws the kick towards the body but Dean avoids it.
Allan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dean is able to avoid easily.
Dean was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Allan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dean swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dean throws the left hand but Allan avoids the punch easily.
Dean with a nice cross.
Allan throws a big shot that misses.
Dean throws an off balance right hand
and Allan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Allan throws a leg kick
enabling Dean to counter with a crisp jab.
Allan misses with a leg kick.
Dean swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Allan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dean back to the cage. Allan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#KD2#
Allan lands a left and a right that send Dean crashing to the mat, dazed. Allan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Dean is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Shawn Dean has been cut.
Dean 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dean.
Oh Dean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Allan with a nice calf kick.
Dean throws an off balance right hand
and Allan counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Dean off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Allan follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Dean was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roger Allan!
A victorious Roger Allan 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:
SSG 388 Feet vs Chai
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Fabio Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 25 losses; Milton Viera!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vieira or perhaps it was just good defense by Viera, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Viera rushes Vieira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Viera has picked Vieira up - he's going for a ride! Viera dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vieira (0) vs (2) Viera
Vieira is trying to get back to full guard.
Viera tries to pass to full mount but Vieira defends it.
Viera is thwarting Vieira's attempts to control the position.
Viera trying to control the action but Vieira is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira is pressing down on Viera's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vieira wants to sweep here but Viera controlling him for the moment.
Viera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Viera engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1##SUB#
Vieira working for a triangle but Viera defends it easily.
Viera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Viera trying to move into half guard but instead Vieira has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (2) vs (2) Viera
Vieira advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (5) vs (2) Viera
Viera is looking to regain half guard here but Vieira keeps moving and retains side control.
Vieira has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Viera! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vieira (7) vs (2) Viera#T2#
Vieira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Viera is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vieira wants to take Viera's back but he can't do it this time.
Viera is just holding on here. Vieira manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vieira (10) vs (2) Viera
Vieira is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3#
Vieira controlling well, preventing Viera from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Viera defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Viera wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Vieira has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Vieira looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Viera is controlling Vieira 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (10) vs (4) Viera
Viera wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving. #T4#
Viera content to stall in guard here.
Viera passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Viera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vieira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Viera.
Viera prevents Vieira from improving his position.#T5#
Vieira wants to get back to full guard but Viera has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (10) vs (7) Viera#SUB2#
Viera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vieira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira is trying to get back to half guard.
Vieira struggling a bit here.
Vieira is not content to let Viera control the position. #T6##SUB2#
Viera looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vieira is not content to let Viera control the position.
Viera working away.
Viera trying to control the position but Vieira is working away.
Vieira is trying to control Viera's posture but Viera avoids it. #T7#
The referee asks Viera politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Viera prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2#
Viera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vieira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Viera thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vieira gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Viera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Viera seems to be looking for submissions.
#T8#
Vieira wants to improve his position but Viera is controlling well.
Viera is looking to advance position but Vieira won't allow it.
Viera prevents Vieira from improving his position.
Vieira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Viera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Viera looking to pass the guard.
Viera keeps trying to improve his position.#T9#
Viera passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (10) vs (10) Viera
Vieira is trying to control Viera's posture but Viera avoids it. #SUB2#
Viera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vieira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Viera tries for a kimura but Vieira is defending well.
Vieira is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T10##SUB#
Vieira looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Viera is looking for a kimura but Vieira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Viera to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Viera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vieira defends it well. #SUB2#
Viera is working for a kimura but Vieira is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Vieira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Viera prevents Vieira from improving his position.#T11#
Vieira is not content to let Viera control the position.#SUB2#
Viera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Viera is taking a breather. Vieira says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Viera trying to control from half guard but Vieira is working away.
Vieira is looking to improve his position.
Vieira is trying to control but can't.
Viera trying to control the action but Vieira is working from the bottom. #T12#
Vieira trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (10) vs (13) Viera
Vieira tries to hold on but Viera postures up.
Viera trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Viera wants to finish this one by submission but Vieira is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Viera. #SUB2#
Viera is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Vieira has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Vieira! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (12) vs (13) Viera
Viera is trying to control the position but Vieira postures up. #SUB2#
Viera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vieira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vieira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T13#
Viera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (12) vs (15) Viera
Vieira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Viera is one step ahead there.
Viera wants to pass the guard but Vieira is keeping the position.#SUB#
Vieira has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Viera doesn't defend quickly enough and Vieira has managed to lock this one up! Can Viera escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Vieira on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fabio Vieira!
During a confident post fight interview, Fabio Vieira 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: Jan 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Howlett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skenojabitch misses the shot to the body.
Skenojabitch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Skenojabitch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Skenojabitch.
Howlett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Skenojabitch has time to react.
Skenojabitch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Howlett under the eye.
Skenojabitch has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Skenojabitch throws a body shot but no joy.
Skenojabitch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Skenojabitch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Howlett.
Howlett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skenojabitch.
Skenojabitch scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skenojabitch swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Howlett.
Howlett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab by Skenojabitch.
Howlett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skenojabitch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Skenojabitch finds it's way through Howlett's defenses.
Howlett lands a lovely overhand right.
Skenojabitch displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Howlett scores with a four punch combination!
Howlett's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Howlett duly obliges.
Left hook, right uppercut from Skenojabitch. #CUT2#It looks like Logan Howlett has been cut.
Howlett misses with a straight right.
Skenojabitch lands a jab to the nose.
Howlett throws a hook but Skenojabitch blocks it.
Howlett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Skenojabitch.
Skenojabitch is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Howlett had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skenojabitch moves out of range as Howlett strikes.
Howlett throws out a powerful jab.
Howlett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skenojabitch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Howlett throws an overhand right that lands on Skenojabitch's shoulder, as Skenojabitch tries to avoid the shot.
Howlett throws a lazy right hand but Skenojabitch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dank Skenojabitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howlett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skenojabitch.
Howlett takes a swing at Skenojabitch's ribcage but misses.
Skenojabitch slips a jab and a cross from Howlett.
Howlett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Skenojabitch slips a jab and a cross from Howlett.
#T2#
Skenojabitch scores with a shot to the body.
Howlett is breathing heavily.
Skenojabitch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Howlett.
Skenojabitch slips under a jab from Howlett.
Skenojabitch lands a nice looking body shot.
Howlett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice cross by Skenojabitch.
Skenojabitch throws a head kick that half lands.
Skenojabitch jabs Howlett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Skenojabitch lands a jab to the head.
Howlett takes one to the side of the head.
#ROC2#Howlett is rocked!
Skenojabitch drops Howlett with a big left hand! Howlett is injured, injured bad! Skenojabitch jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dank Skenojabitch!
An out of breath Dank Skenojabitch thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
NYF 100: Sillalahi vs Edison
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Kakuzo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Janowski.
Kakuzo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Janowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kakuzo moves away.
Janowski misses with the body kick
and Kakuzo counters with an inside leg kick.
Kakuzo moves out of range as Janowski strikes.
We've been informed that Janowski 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Janowski.
Kakuzo throws a leg kick but Janowski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kakuzo misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Janowski! But no joy.
Kakuzo misses with a body kick.
Kakuzo looks to land a left hand but Janowski moved out of range nicely.
Kakuzo connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janowski misses the jab.
Kakuzo throws a shot from downtown. Janowski moves away and avoids it.
Janowski moves out of range as Kakuzo throws a body kick.
Janowski stuffs the takedown.
Kakuzo tries to clinch up.
Good shot there by Janowski.
Nakagome Kakuzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Janowski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Janowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
A slow jab from Janowski misses its intended target.
Janowski misses with a looping left.
Janowski is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Janowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kakuzo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Janowski misses with an uppercut
and Kakuzo counters with a straight right hand.
Kakuzo's corner calls for a 1-2. Kakuzo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Janowski throws a hook to the side of Kakuzo's head but Kakuzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Janowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Kakuzo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Janowski. #CL2#
Janowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kakuzo misses with the head strike.
Janowski blocks a body shot from Kakuzo.
A short body shot lands from Kakuzo as the two fighters clinch.
Kakuzo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kakuzo can't find room to land a body shot as Janowski controls the action.
Kakuzo wants a takedown.
Kakuzo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Janowski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nakagome Kakuzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Janowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kakuzo lands a nice shot that snaps Janowski's head back.
#T2#
Kakuzo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Janowski.
Kakuzo lands a slapping body shot.
Janowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kakuzo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Janowski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kakuzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kakuzo misses with a shot to the body
and Janowski counters with a solid body kick.
Janowski walks into a stiff left hand from Kakuzo.
Janowski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kakuzo swinging wildly here.
Janowski works Kakuzo's body with a nice hook.
Kakuzo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Janowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kakuzo.#T3#
Kakuzo has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Janowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Janowski scores with a hook to the body.
Janowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kakuzo.
Kakuzo is breathing heavily.
Kakuzo avoids the elbow strike from Janowski, against the cage.
Janowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Kakuzo controls his hands.
Kakuzo is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kakuzo.
Janowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kakuzo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kakuzo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Janowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Janowski blocks an uppercut.
Kakuzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kakuzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Janowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Janowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kakuzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Janowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kakuzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Kakuzo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kakuzo is working Janowski over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kakuzo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Janowski to see if he's OK.
Janowski is trying to get back to half guard.
Janowski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kakuzo's best efforts.#SUB#
Kakuzo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kakuzo throwing shots but Janowski is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuzo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Janowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kakuzo is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Janowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nakagome Kakuzo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Janowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kakuzo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kakuzo is looking to clinch.
Janowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kakuzo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Janowski's sensitive parts.
Janowski leaves Kakuzo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kakuzo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Janowski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Janowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kakuzo throwing a counter right hand but Janowski manages to avoid it.
Kakuzo blocks a leg kick.
Nakagome Kakuzo is winning the standup battle so far.
Kakuzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Janowski blocks a head kick by Kakuzo.
Janowski steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kakuzo slips under a jab from Janowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuzo misses with a straight left.
Janowski works the jab nicely.
Janowski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kakuzo.
Kakuzo thows a body kick. Janowski tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kakuzo throws out a leg kick but Janowski moves out of range and Kakuzo only half commits.
Janowski scores with a hook to the body. Kakuzo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Kakuzo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Janowski swings widly with a right hand
and Kakuzo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice defenses there by Kakuzo.
Stevie Janowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kakuzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kakuzo lands a jab-cross combination.
Janowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kakuzo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Janowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kakuzo checks it well.
Janowski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kakuzo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Janowski.
Kakuzo misses with a straight left.
Kakuzo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Janowski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kakuzo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Janowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kakuzo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Janowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kakuzo motions for Janowski to come forward. Kakuzo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Kakuzo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kakuzo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Janowski is looking to regain half guard here but Kakuzo keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Janowski regains half guard, as Kakuzo was trying to land strikes.
Kakuzo slips a nice elbow through Janowski's hands, connecting with Janowski's forehead.
Janowski is refusing to be controlled, as Kakuzo sits in half guard.
Kakuzo content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Kakuzo wants to work for an arm triangle but Janowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kakuzo 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.
Janowski trying to control but Kakuzo postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Kakuzo 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.
Kakuzo slips a nice elbow through Janowski's hands, connecting with Janowski's forehead.
Janowski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kakuzo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kakuzo drops an elbow to the side of Janowski's head.
Kakuzo is trying to control. Janowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kakuzo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Janowski moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Kakuzo won't allow Janowski to sweep him here.
Janowski pulls Kakuzo in close to prevent any damage.
Kakuzo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Janowski is keeping the position for now.
Kakuzo connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kakuzo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kakuzo lands a couple of elbows.
Kakuzo is looking to work some ground and pound but Janowski has wrist control.
Kakuzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Janowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kakuzo throwing strikes from guard but Janowski blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nakagome Kakuzo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A left lands for Kakuzo.
A head kick misses from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo fails with a takedown attempt.
Janowski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kakuzo with a body shot.
Janowski throws a body punch but Kakuzo moves out of range.
Kakuzo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Janowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kakuzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Janowski.
Kakuzo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Janowski takes a step back to recover.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kakuzo or perhaps it was just good defense by Janowski, which made it look bad.
Kakuzo tries to clinch there but Janowski circles away.
Janowski misses with a hook. Kakuzo ducked under it nicely.
Kakuzo is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuzo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Kakuzo does no damage.
Kakuzo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Janowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kakuzo somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nakagome Kakuzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Janowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kakuzo.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Janowski.
Janowski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kakuzo throws a low kick but Janowski moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Janowski misses.
Kakuzo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kakuzo shoots for a takedown but Janowski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kakuzo connects with a leg kick.
Janowski throws a right hand that Kakuzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Kakuzo also avoids with ease.
Janowski lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Janowski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A cross from Kakuzo lands.
Janowski throws a front kick that sends Kakuzo stumbling back into the cage.
Janowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Kakuzo coming out on top.
Janowski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kakuzo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Janowski can pounce on him.
Janowski tries to clinch but Kakuzo is having none of it.
A clash of legs there as Kakuzo blocks the low kick.#T2#
Kakuzo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Janowski counters with a nice body kick.
Kakuzo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kakuzo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Janowski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kakuzo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Janowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kakuzo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Janowski sprawls well. Janowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kakuzo gets slowly back to his feet.
Kakuzo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Janowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Janowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kakuzo.
Janowski motions for Kakuzo to come forward. Janowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kakuzo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kakuzo throws a body punch but Janowski moves out of range.
Kakuzo connects with a nice looking jab.
#T3#
Kakuzo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kakuzo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Janowski checks it well.
Jab from Janowski.
Kakuzo throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Kakuzo shoots in and gets a takedown into Janowski's guard.
Kakuzo won't allow Janowski to sweep him here.
Kakuzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Janowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Janowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Janowski, not yet.
Janowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kakuzo throwing strikes but missing.
Janowski pulls Kakuzo in close to his closed guard and prevents Kakuzo from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Kakuzo lands a couple of digs.
Kakuzo won't allow Janowski to get back to his feet.
Kakuzo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Janowski looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Janowski is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Kakuzo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Janowski frees his head nicely. Oh but Kakuzo has switched to an armbar! Janowski is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Nakagome Kakuzo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2025 |
#R1#
Kruger scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Oliver Marsh has been cut.
Marsh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marsh swings widly with a right hand
letting Kruger counter with a right hand.
Kruger slips a straight right by Marsh.
Kruger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marsh on the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kruger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marsh.
Marsh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#ROC2#Marsh is rocked!
Kruger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marsh throws a right and a left that Kruger avoids nicely.
Marsh misses with a wild body shot.
Kruger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruger pounces like a tiger and cracks Marsh with a vicious hook! Marsh is down but not out! Kruger follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hafthor Kruger!
Hafthor Kruger bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SSG 384 Macker vs Helvig
Date: Jan 05, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 27 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 24 losses; Milton Viera!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Viera tries to clinch but Gerbandi moves out of range. #CL#
Gerbandi clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Gerbandi drags the fight down to the ground.
Viera is fighting to break Gerbandi's control of his arms but Gerbandi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Viera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gerbandi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gerbandi wants to sweep here but Viera controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Viera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Viera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Viera preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Viera drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gerbandi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gerbandi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gerbandi! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gerbandi (4) vs (0) Viera
Gerbandi controls the position from side control.#T1#
Gerbandi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viera struggling a bit here.
Viera is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Gerbandi working away.
Viera is trying to get back to half guard.
Gerbandi is looking to take a break and control but Viera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Viera tries to bench press Gerbandi off him but Gerbandi keeps the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gerbandi controlling the position.
Gerbandi wants to control but Viera is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.#T3##SUB#
Gerbandi is trying to get an arm triangle but Viera is defending well. #SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Viera has escaped the position, nice work there.
Viera is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gerbandi is looking to take a break and control but Viera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB#
Gerbandi tries for a kimura but Viera is defending well. #SUB#
Gerbandi tries for a kimura but Viera is defending well.
Gerbandi taking a breather here. #T5#
Gerbandi trying to control the position but Viera is working away.
Viera is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gerbandi prevents Viera from improving his position.#T6#
Gerbandi trying to control from half guard but Viera is working away.
Viera moves into full guard.
Viera working a defensive guard here.
Gerbandi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Viera keeping full guard, as Gerbandi tries to pass. #T7#
Viera controls Gerbandi momentarily but Gerbandi frees himself.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Viera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Viera isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gerbandi stacks Viera on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gerbandi! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (0) Viera
Viera is trying to escape the position but Gerbandi is controlling the position.
Gerbandi is looking to take a break and control but Viera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8##SUB#
Gerbandi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Viera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Viera can't do much from the bottom here.
Viera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gerbandi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gerbandi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Viera will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Viera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gerbandi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T9#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Viera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T10##SUB2#
Viera looking for submissions off his back.
Viera manages to get to full guard.
Viera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Viera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gerbandi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Viera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (2) Viera#T11#
Gerbandi trying to keep a closed guard but Viera is proving a slippery customer.
Gerbandi keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully.
Viera is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Viera looking to pass the guard.
Gerbandi keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi trying to keep a closed guard but Viera is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Viera looking to pass the guard.
Gerbandi controls Viera momentarily but Viera frees himself.
Gerbandi keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for a triangle here but Viera uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (5) Viera
Gerbandi tries to bench press Viera off him but Viera keeps the position.
Gerbandi can't do much from the bottom here. #T13#
Gerbandi is not content to let Viera control the position. #SUB2#
Viera thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Viera trying to control the action but Gerbandi is working from the bottom. #T14##SUB2#
Viera is trying to get an arm triangle but Gerbandi is defending well. #SUB2#
Viera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gerbandi, who protects the arm well.
Viera working away.
Viera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gerbandi is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Gerbandi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viera wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping him busy.
Gerbandi tries to bench press Viera off him but Viera keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbandi takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
A very excited looking Dani Gerbandi 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2025 |
#R1#
Skenojabitch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Skenojabitch swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mmm.
Mmm with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Skenojabitch to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Mmm is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Skenojabitch's half guard.
Skenojabitch is trying to stand.
Mmm is thwarting Skenojabitch's attempts to control the position.
Skenojabitch has a hand on Mmm's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mmm takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Skenojabitch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mmm controlling the position easily from mount.
Skenojabitch is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Skenojabitch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mmm controlling the pace for now.
Skenojabitch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mmm avoids the attempt from Skenojabitch to control.
Skenojabitch's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Skenojabitch is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Skenojabitch tries to hold on but Mmm postures up.
Mmm controlling from the full mount.
Skenojabitch bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3#
Skenojabitch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mmm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skenojabitch trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mmm manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Mmm slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Skenojabitch is trying to hold Mmm in close to prevent damage but Mmm has managed to pass into half guard.
Mmm performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4##SUB#
Skenojabitch looking for submissions off his back.
Mmm takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mmm connects with a nice short shot to Skenojabitch's temple.
Mmm content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mmm Mmm will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mmm takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mmm takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mmm walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Skenojabitch lands a jab to the head.
Skenojabitch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mmms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Skenojabitch lands a lovely overhand right.
Mmm misses with a kick to the body
and Skenojabitch counters with a left to the body.
Skenojabitch punishes Mmm's body with a nice straight punch.
Skenojabitch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skenojabitch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mmm stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mmm takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Skenojabitch cracks Mmm with an open hand slap.
Skenojabitch catches Mmm with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Skenojabitch cracks Mmm with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dank Skenojabitch is winning the standup battle so far.
Skenojabitch scores with a jab to the head.
Skenojabitch lands with a cross. #ROC#Mmm is rocked!
Skenojabitch cracks Mmm with a good jab.
Mmm is still on wobbly legs! Can Skenojabitch finish him?
Skenojabitch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good exchange - Skenojabitch coming out on top.
Skenojabitch cracks Mmm's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Mmm slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Skenojabitch can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dank Skenojabitch!
Dank Skenojabitch decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 53
Date: Dec 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Reilly thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Garrone scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Reilly tries to roll over but Garrone keeps him under control.
Reilly preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Reilly wants to get back to full guard.
Garrone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Reilly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrone tries to stand but can't do so whilst Reilly controls his leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Reilly tries to roll over but Garrone keeps him under control.
Garrone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Reilly is trying to maintain the position but Garrone is very close to passing his half guard.
Reilly is pressing down on Garrone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Garrone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Reilly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Reilly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Garrone trying to control the position from guard on top but Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garrone sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reilly's guard.
Garrone tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Reilly is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Reilly wants to control but Garrone is keeping busy.
Garrone tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reilly knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Reilly is staying active underneath Garrone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Garrone wants to free his trapped foot but Reilly is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Garrone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Reilly is trying to control but Garrone passes into side control!
Reilly sneaks back into half guard.
Garrone looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3##SUB#
Reilly looking for submissions off his back.
Reilly works his way to full guard. Good work.
Garrone postures up.
#SUB#
Reilly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garrone defends well.
Garrone wants to stand but Reilly is controlling his posture from full guard.
Garrone won't allow Reilly to sweep him here.
Garrone showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Reilly working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Reilly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garrone defends it easily.
Reilly controls Garrone momentarily but Garrone frees himself.
Garrone has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Reilly is proving hard to escape from.
Reilly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garrone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Francesco Garrone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garrone loads up on a big right hand but Reilly slips the punch.
Garrone moves out of range as Reilly strikes.
Garrone was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reilly shoots for a double leg takedown but Garrone sprawls well. He's pushed Reilly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reilly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reilly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reilly takes one to the chin there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Garrone dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Garrone misses with a wild body shot.
Reilly throwing a counter right hand but Garrone manages to avoid it.
Garrone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reilly.
Reilly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Garrone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garrone is looking to score with low kicks.
Reilly changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Garrone throws a combination that misses
and Reilly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garrone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reilly on the side of the head.
Reilly needs to keep his hands up - Garrone had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from Garrone.
Reilly changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Garrone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reilly takes one to the side of the head.
Reilly misses with a wild body shot.
Garrone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reilly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garrone moves away from the strike by Reilly.
Garrone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Francesco Garrone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garrone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Garrone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reilly.
#T1#
Garrone misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Garrone misses.
Reilly throws the left hand but Garrone avoids the punch easily.
Reilly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garrone.
Reilly stuns Garrone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reilly shoots in looking for a takedown. Garrone tries to sprawl out of it but Reilly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Garrone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Garrone throws a nice looking combination but Reilly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reilly tests Garrone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garrone's coach down at California Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Garrone's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Reilly 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.
Reilly falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garrone counters with a straight right hand.
Garrone lands with a straight right. Reilly didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Reilly. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Garrone. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garrone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reilly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Garrone misses the target.
Reilly dodges the punch combination from Garrone.
Reilly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garrone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reilly throws a right hand that misses
and Garrone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reilly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garrone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reilly looks to throw the jab but Garrone is out of range.
Reilly misses with a straight right.
Reilly looks to land a right hand but Garrone moved out of range.
Garrone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garrone looks to land a left hand but Reilly moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Garrone lands a nice hook to Reilly's body. Reilly takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reilly checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reilly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garrone.
Francesco Garrone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reilly throws a hook but Garrone blocks it.
Garrone misses with a low kick.
Garrone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reilly at a distance.
Garrone lands an overhand right.
Reilly looks to throw the jab but Garrone is out of range.
Reilly looks to land a right hand but Garrone moved out of range.
Garrone unleashes a big counter combination but Reilly bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Reilly throws a jab but it's blocked by Garrone.
Garrone scores with a nice head shot.
Reilly is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Garrone's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Reilly takes one to the chin there.
Reilly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Garrone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reilly blocks a jab.
A jab lands there for Garrone.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garrone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reilly.
Garrone lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Garrone misses with the combination.
Garrone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reilly.
Reilly feinted with a counter takedown.
Garrone throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Reilly wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reilly looks to land a right hand but Garrone moved out of range.
Reilly takes a swing at Garrone's ribcage but misses.
Garrone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garrone throws a body shot but no joy.
Garrone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reilly takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reilly throws a sloppy body shot
and Garrone counters with a stiff right hand.
Garrone is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Garrone.
Garrone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gregor Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garrone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reilly.
Reilly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Garrone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Reilly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reilly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reilly sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garrone somewhat.
Garrone misses with a hook
enabling Reilly to counter with a crisp jab.
Reilly shoots in for a takedown but Garrone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reilly has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Garrone looks to score with a jab to the body but Reilly is just out of range.
Reilly with a jab.
Reilly throws a hook but Garrone blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Reilly looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reilly won't allow Garrone to get back to his feet.
Reilly working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Garrone's head.
Reilly tries to free his leg and advance position but Garrone is retaining full guard. #T1#
Garrone is looking to stand up but Reilly isn't so interested in that idea.
Reilly is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reilly trying to control but Garrone is working from the bottom.
Reilly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reilly prevents Garrone from getting back to his feet.
Garrone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reilly.
Garrone keeping moving, preventing Reilly from controlling successfully.
Reilly might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reilly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garrone wants to stand but Reilly is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reilly cracks Garrone with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reilly shoots in for a takedown but Garrone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reilly throws a jab when Garrone was well out of range.
Reilly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Garrone lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Garrone.
Reilly blocks a low kick nicely.
Reilly shoots in and drives through. Garrone sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregor Reilly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reilly looks to land a left hand but Garrone moved out of range nicely.
Garrone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reilly paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reilly shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garrone as he jumps to the side.
Reilly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garrone unleashes a big counter combination but Reilly bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Reilly tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Garrone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Reilly misses the target.
Garrone is looking for the big counter here.
Reilly tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Garrone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garrone doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Reilly pushes Garrone up against the ropes in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Garrone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Garrone tries to circle away but Reilly has him pinned against the ropes.
Reilly scores with a shot to the side of Garrone's head.
Reilly lands with a right to the head.
Reilly tries to work over Garrone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Garrone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garrone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reilly connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garrone scrambles back to his feet.
Garrone slips under a jab from Reilly.
Reilly lands a nice hook to Garrone's body. Garrone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Francesco Garrone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reilly tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Garrone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reilly throws a sloppy body shot
and Garrone counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Garrone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Garrone lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly looks to throw the jab but Garrone is out of range.
Reilly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garrone throws a hook but Reilly blocks it.
Reilly swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gregor Reilly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reilly throws a right hand that misses
and Garrone counters with a right hand to the body.
Reilly avoids the body shot from Garrone.
Reilly takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reilly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reilly misses with a lunging right hand
and Reilly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reilly tries to move into range but Garrone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reilly looks to land a right hand but Garrone moved out of range.
Reilly tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Garrone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice shot by Garrone.
Reilly looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Garrone scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Francesco Garrone.
I've got Garrone winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francesco Garrone! |
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Event:
SSG 382 Ozymandias vs Majere
Date: Dec 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 23 losses; Milton Viera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yevgeny Ignatov!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Ignatov gets tackled into the cage by Viera. Viera maintains the clinch.
Ignatov jumps guard but Viera stands there with Ignatov around his waist. Ignatov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Ignatov decides to pull guard.
Viera works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ignatov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ignatov.
Ignatov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Viera wants to control from the top but Ignatov keeps moving.
Viera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatov is keeping the position for now.
Ignatov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov is controlling Viera's posture.#T1##SUB#
Viera is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ignatov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ignatov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viera (0) vs (2) Ignatov
Ignatov advances to half guard.
Ignatov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Viera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ignatov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Ignatov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Viera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Viera trying to hold on to Ignatov's head to control him but Ignatov postures up.
#T2#
Viera tries to get to full guard but Ignatov has control of the leg.
Viera is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ignatov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ignatov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Viera (4) vs (2) Ignatov
Will Viera go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Viera keeps control of the position as Ignatov tries to break free.
Viera is trying to stick to Ignatov's back but Ignatov is turning into Viera. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Viera's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ignatov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viera (4) vs (4) Ignatov
Ignatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Viera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Viera looking for a guillotine here but Ignatov defends easily.
#T3#
Ignatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Viera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ignatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Viera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ignatov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viera (6) vs (4) Ignatov
Ignatov looking to control.
Ignatov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Ignatov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Viera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ignatov is tightening it up a little... Viera has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Viera reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Viera taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ignatov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Yevgeny Ignatov!
After winning the bout, Yevgeny Ignatov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 52
Date: Dec 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Anders avoids the body shot from Allan.
Anders half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Allan lands with a straight right. Anders didn't see that one coming.
Allan wants to clinch up but Anders keeps it at a distance.
Anders takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Allan looks to land a left hand but Anders moved out of range nicely.
Anders misses with a wild combination.
Anders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anders drops his hands momentarily and Allan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Allan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Anders counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Allan is trying to escape back to his feet but Anders uses the scramble to pass into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anders grinds an elbow into Allan's temple.
Anders in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sloppy strikes there by Anders.
Anders grinds an elbow into Allan's temple.
Allan is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T1#
Anders landing a few strikes.
Allan dodges the ground and pound from Anders.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allan can't do much from the bottom here.
Anders scores with a couple of short elbows.
Anders cracks Allan with a big elbow.
Anders 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.
Anders cracks Allan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Allan tries to buck Anders off but Anders is having none of it.
Anders throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Anders working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Allan taking a bit of punishment here - Anders scoring with strikes.
Anders lands a few punches from side control.
Anders lands a decent elbow from side control.
Allan taking a bit of punishment here - Anders scoring with strikes.
Allan tries to escape but Anders is in control. #T2#
Anders in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Allan wants to control but Anders postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anders is working Allan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Allan can't do much from the bottom here.
Anders lands a decent elbow from side control.
Allan tries to bench press Anders off him but Anders keeps the position.
Anders lands an elbow.
Anders is putting a hurting on Allan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Allan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Allan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Anders cracks Allan with a big elbow.
Allan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anders. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anders is chipping away with strikes.
#T3#
Anders working the head with strikes.
Allan taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Anders working the ground and pound.
Anders is putting a hurting on Allan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Anders looks up at the clock and then as Allan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Anders smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Anders is chipping away with strikes.
Allan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Anders connects with a decent elbow.
Allan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Allan tries to bench press Anders off him but Anders keeps the position.
Anders working the head with strikes.
Anders misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Anders working away.
Anders lands a nice forearm strike. #T4#
Allan is trying to get back to half guard.
We've been informed that Allan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Allan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anders sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Allan defending well though.
Anders looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Allan trying to control from the bottom.
Allan is looking to improve his position.
Allan is looking to control Anders's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Allan avoid being mounted?
Anders seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Allan is looking to escape.
Allan tries to roll over but Anders keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jorden Anders dominated that round.
That's time! Anders's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Allan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Allan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anders looks to land a combination but Allan avoids it well.
Allan lands a nice hook to Anders's body. Anders takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the liver by Allan. Beautiful body shot.
Anders misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allan.
Jorden Anders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anders rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Allan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Allan throws a sloppy head kick and Anders moves out of range easily.
Allan feints a jab promting Anders to slip. Allan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Anders slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Allan is looking to clinch. #CL#
Anders drives through and clinches with Allan against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allan scores with a shot to the side of Anders's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Allan.
Anders has Allan pressed against the cage, preventing Allan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1##BC2#
Allan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roger Allan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anders fails with an attempt to clinch.
Allan throws out a counter right but Anders avoids it with no problem.
Anders doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Allan lands a glancing blow to the side of Anders's head.
Allan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Anders throws a hook but Allan avoids it easily.
Allan misses with a head kick.
Anders throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Allan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Allan connects with a body shot that sends Anders's belly button to the back.
Anders looks to land a combination but Allan avoids it well.
Anders takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anders is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allan can do to turn this around?#T2#
Allan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anders has time to react.
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!
Anders takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Allan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Allan throws a nice head kick!
Allan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Allan lands with a shot to the body.
Allan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anders tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Allan lands a nice shot that snaps Anders's head back.
Roger Allan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Allan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC2#Anders is rocked!
Anders throws a series of punches but Allan moves out of range.
Anders moves in looking to clinch but Allan pushes him off.#T3#
Allan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Allan lands a slapping body shot.
Allan connects with a solid leg kick.
Allan lands a leg kick that knocks Anders off balance momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Allan there.
A punch lands to the side of Anders 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Allan throws a right and a left that Anders avoids nicely.
Allan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anders rather than just go for the knockout.
Anders tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Allan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Allan lands a big head kick that sends Anders tumbling to the mat! Allan takes a step backwards and waves Anders back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Anders is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Anders takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Allan steps in with a hook that catches Anders right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Allan follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Anders looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Allan!
A very excited looking Roger Allan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Jorden Anders had this to say: 'Not the outcome i wanted, but that's the game.Hats off to my opponent for bringing it. Ill take the loss,rebuild, and come back better. The journey continues.'. |
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Event:
NYF 96: Carter vs River II
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Kakuzo scores with a hook.
Kakuzo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kakuzo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kakuzo misses with an uppercut.
Garcia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Garcia misses.
Garcia moves out of range as Kakuzo throws a body kick.
Garcia lands with a shot to the body.
Kakuzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Garcia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nakagome Kakuzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia throws a hook to the side of Kakuzo's head but Kakuzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garcia defending well as Kakuzo loads up on a big left hand.
Garcia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kakuzo misses with an uppercut.
Garcia now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kakuzo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Garcia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kakuzo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garcia scrambles back to his feet.
Kakuzo scoring well with a low kick there.
Kakuzo takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
Garcia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Kakuzo misses.
Kakuzo connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
No joy there for Kakuzo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garcia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kakuzo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garcia misses with a straight left.
Kakuzo is looking to clinch.
Garcia scores with the left hand. Kakuzo knows he should have avoided that one.
Kakuzo tries to work over Garcia's front leg with a kick but Garcia checks it.
Garcia swings for the body but Kakuzo moves out of range.
Kakuzo lands a leg kick that knocks Garcia off balance momentarily.
Kakuzo scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kakuzo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Kakuzo.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Kakuzo moved out of range nicely.
Garcia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo misses with a looping left.#TD#
Garcia gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kakuzo to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kakuzo throws a strike but Garcia rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Kakuzo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Garcia is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kakuzo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kakuzo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Kakuzo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garcia seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Kakuzo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garcia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB#
Kakuzo looking for a guillotine here but Garcia defends easily.
Garcia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Garcia prevents Kakuzo from improving his position.
Kakuzo is working hard here to advance position.
Garcia wants to control but Kakuzo is keeping him busy. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kakuzo is trying to maintain the position but Garcia is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Garcia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kakuzo wants to improve his position but Garcia is controlling well.
Kakuzo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Garcia looking to pass the guard.
My spies in Ludus Magnus inform me that Garcia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakuzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kakuzo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nakagome Kakuzo 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#
A big left from Garcia misses.
Kakuzo ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Nakagome Kakuzo is winning the standup battle so far.
Kakuzo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kakuzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garcia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garcia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kakuzo misses the jab.
Garcia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garcia blocks a low kick nicely.
Garcia blocks a head kick by Kakuzo.
Kakuzo slips under a jab.
Kakuzo throws a head kick that misses
and Garcia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Garcia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kakuzo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Garcia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kakuzo looks to land a left hand but Garcia moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Garcia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kakuzo misses with a head kick.
Kakuzo throws a leg kick but Garcia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Garcia moves out of range of the body kick from Kakuzo.
#T1#
Kakuzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
Garcia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garcia misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Garcia.
Kakuzo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kakuzo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nakagome Kakuzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kakuzo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Garcia counter with a right hand.
Kakuzo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Garcia clobbers Kakuzo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kakuzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kakuzo ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garcia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kakuzo's head backwards.
Garcia throws a jab when Kakuzo was well out of range.
Kakuzo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Garcia misses.
Garcia keeps the fight on the outside.
Garcia might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kakuzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
A swing and a miss from Garcia.
Kakuzo connects with a high kick.
Garcia moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Garcia.
Garcia misses the jab.
Kakuzo tries for a takedown but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Kakuzo moved out of range.
Kakuzo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kakuzo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kakuzo ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Kakuzo scores with a body shot.
Garcia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kakuzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from Kakuzo.
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Kakuzo. #T3#
Kakuzo misses with a wild combination.
Kakuzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
Kakuzo misses with a wild combination.
Kakuzo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Kakuzo finds it's target.
Garcia misses with a hook. Kakuzo ducked under it nicely.
Kakuzo looks for a takedown but Garcia sprawls well.
Garcia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kakuzo momentarily.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Kakuzo moves away and avoids it.
Garcia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Garcia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kakuzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leonardo Pancho Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Garcia lands with a straight right. Kakuzo didn't see that one coming.
Kakuzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Kakuzo throws a leg kick
letting Garcia counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia cracks Kakuzo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kakuzo fails with a takedown attempt.
Garcia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Garcia misses with a double jab.
Kakuzo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garcia at a distance.
#TD#
Kakuzo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Garcia was covering up waiting for the punch and Kakuzo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nakagome Kakuzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Garcia looking for a guillotine here but Kakuzo defends easily.
Kakuzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Pancho Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Nice body punch from Kakuzo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kakuzo or perhaps it was just good defense by Garcia, which made it look bad.
Kakuzo misses with a few strikes there.
#TD#
Garcia gets caught flat footed, as Kakuzo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kakuzo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kakuzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kakuzo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kakuzo throws a big elbow that misses.
Kakuzo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kakuzo stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.#T1#
Kakuzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kakuzo scoring with some ground and pound.
Garcia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Garcia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kakuzo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kakuzo landing with the ground and pound.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garcia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kakuzo is posturing up here but Garcia has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kakuzo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kakuzo has to tap! Slick submission there by Garcia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonardo Pancho Garcia! |
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Event:
SSG 377 Hall vs Hlervu
Date: Dec 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 10 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 22 losses; Milton Viera!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gordon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (0) Viera
Gordon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Viera looking for submissions off his back.
Viera is looking to improve his position.
Gordon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Viera desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Viera actively working from the bottom here.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but Viera defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Viera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Viera is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Gordon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Viera is trying to get back to full guard.
Gordon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (5) vs (0) Viera
Viera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gordon controlling his opponent.
Gordon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gordon controlling from mount. #T2#
Viera wants to hold on but Gordon pushes him away.
Gordon controlling the position easily from mount.
Viera really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gordon wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Viera wants to hold on but Gordon pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viera tries to reverse the position but Gordon maintains control.
Viera wants to control but Gordon is having none of it.#T3#
Gordon controlling the pace for now.
Gordon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gordon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Viera is looking to escape.
Gordon prevents Viera from getting the reversal.
Viera tries to hold on but Gordon pushes him away.
Viera is controlling an arm, preventing Gordon from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T4#
Gordon avoids the attempt from Viera to control.
Gordon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gordon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Viera working to try and regain half guard.
Gordon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gordon wants to control the pace but Viera is squirming around nicely.
Gordon wants to take Viera's back here but Viera is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Viera tries to lock up and control but Gordon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gordon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gordon prevents Viera from getting the reversal.#T6#
Gordon controlling from the full mount.
Gordon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Viera tries to hold on but Gordon postures up.
Viera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gordon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Viera is squirming around, avoiding Gordon's attempts to control the action.
Gordon controlling from the full mount. #T7#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gordon.
Gordon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Viera for as long as he can get away with.
Viera is working to get back to half guard.
Gordon controlling the position easily from mount.
Viera is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gordon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Viera is looking to escape. #T8#
Gordon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Viera tries to hold on but Gordon pushes him away.
Gordon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Viera is looking to escape.
Gordon content just to control the position here.
Viera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gordon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Viera is looking to escape.
Viera sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T9##SUB2#
Viera with the active half guard here but Gordon passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (8) vs (0) Viera
Gordon taking a breather here.
Gordon continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Gordon.
Viera manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (8) vs (2) Viera
Gordon is staying active underneath Viera, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Viera is working for a submission of some sort.
#T10#
Gordon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gordon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Viera tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
Viera stopping the sweep attempt from Gordon.
Gordon trying to control the position.
Viera is fighting to break Gordon's control of his arms but Gordon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T11#
Viera trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon keeping full guard, as Viera tries to pass.
Gordon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Viera is one step ahead there.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully.
Gordon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T12#
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gordon holds on and takes a little breather.
Viera tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
Viera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (8) vs (5) Viera
Gordon is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Viera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T13#
Gordon is trying to get back to half guard.
Viera controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Viera is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gordon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Viera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gordon tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T14#
Viera trying to control the action but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Viera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Viera working away.#SUB2#
Viera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gordon, who protects the arm well.
Gordon tries to bench press Viera off him but Viera keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Viera goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gordon rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Viera's guard! Nice work there by Gordon! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (10) vs (5) Viera
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
Ryan Gordon thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 374 Borgia vs Ozymandias
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jake Askren! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 21 losses; Milton Viera!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Viera leaves Askren with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Askren gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Viera manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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.
Viera keeping full guard, as Askren tries to pass.
Viera 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.
Askren looking to pass the guard.
Viera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Viera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren wants to control from the top but Viera keeps moving.
Askren slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Askren (3) vs (0) Viera
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askren trying to control the action but Viera is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Askren working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Askren is trying to get an arm triangle but Viera is defending well.
Askren wants to control but Viera is keeping him busy.
Viera is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Askren off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Askren (3) vs (4) Viera#SUB2#
Viera seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Askren's chin but Askren turns very nicely into Viera's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Askren.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Askren (5) vs (4) Viera
Viera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Askren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Viera is keeping the position for now.
Viera working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Viera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Askren avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Viera has his foot on Askren's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Askren works his way back into a safe position though.
Askren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Askren passes Viera's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Viera works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Viera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Askren passes into half guard.
Askren tries to pass to full mount but Viera defends it.
Viera is trying to control but can't.
Askren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Askren is working for a submission of some sort.
Viera won't allow Askren to pass to mount.
Viera slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Viera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Askren might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4##SUB2#
Viera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Askren defends well.
Askren looking to pass the guard.
Viera trying to control the position.
Askren slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Askren (8) vs (4) Viera
Viera tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Askren is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Viera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Askren is looking to take a break and control but Viera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Viera struggling a bit here.
Askren wants to control but Viera is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Askren goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Viera has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Askren but great work by Viera. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Askren (8) vs (8) Viera
Askren is trying to get back to half guard.
Viera wants to control but Askren is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Viera looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Viera controlling from side mount. #T6#
You can see the frustration on Askren's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Viera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Askren, who protects the arm well.
Viera slows the pace down.
Viera is looking to take a break and control but Askren is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Viera swings around for an armbar but Askren sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Viera's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Askren (10) vs (8) Viera#T7##SUB2#
Viera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Viera looking for a guillotine here but Askren defends easily.
Askren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Askren is working hard here to advance position.
Viera is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Askren (10) vs (10) Viera#T8#
Viera wants to take a breather but Askren is having none of it.
Viera is taking a breather. Askren says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Viera is looking for a kimura here.
Viera trying to control from half guard but Askren is working away. #SUB2#
Askren is defending against the submission attempts here by Viera.
#SUB2#
Viera 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.
#T9##SUB2#
Viera looking for a submission but Askren manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Viera trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Viera looking to sit in guard and control but Askren gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Askren (12) vs (10) Viera#SUB2#
Askren got a little sloppy there for a moment and Viera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Askren has managed to get both his arms back between Viera's legs - danger averted.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Viera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Askren wants to pass the guard but Viera is keeping the position.
Askren trying to control but Viera is working from the bottom. #T11#
Askren looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Viera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Askren defends it easily.
Viera keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Viera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Askren defends well.
Askren wants to pass the guard but Viera is keeping the position.
Viera trying to control the position.
Askren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Viera is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Viera is pulling down on Askren's head. It's preventing any offense from Askren, at least for the moment.
Askren tries to free his leg and advance position but Viera is retaining full guard.
Viera working a defensive guard here.
Askren tries to free his leg and advance position but Viera is retaining full guard.
Askren advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Askren (15) vs (10) Viera#SUB#
Askren thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T13#
You can see the frustration on Viera's face as Askren controls the position.
Viera tries to improve position but can't.
Viera is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Askren off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Askren (15) vs (14) Viera#SUB2#
Viera goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Askren escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Askren (17) vs (14) Viera
Viera regains full guard. Nicely done.
Askren looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Viera 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.
Askren wants to pass the guard but Viera is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Viera working for a triangle but Askren defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Viera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Askren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Viera is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Askren takes the fight on points by 17 to 14.
Jake Askren 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Garrone thuds a left hand into Daerji's body.
Decent striking displayed by Garrone there.
Daerji shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garrone defends it nicely.
Garrone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garrone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garrone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Daerji tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Garrone defends well and Daerji ends up having to push Garrone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Garrone tries to clinch there but Daerji circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daerji slips a jab and a cross from Garrone.
Daerji slips a jab and a cross from Garrone.
Daerji tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garrone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Daerji somewhat.
Francesco Garrone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xi Daerji.#T1#
Garrone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Daerji shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garrone as he avoids it easily.
Garrone lands a glancing blow to the side of Daerji's head.#CL#
Garrone darts in and clinches Daerji up against the cage.
Daerji looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Garrone breaks from the clinch.
Daerji has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Garrone 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.
#CL#
Garrone instigates a clinch. #BC#
Garrone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garrone swinging wildly here.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daerji is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Garrone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab, jab by Garrone - just one landing.
Garrone tries to close the distance and clinch but Daerji swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daerji takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Daerji avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daerji takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Daerji takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#ROC#Daerji is rocked!
Daerji gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Daerji tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Garrone is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Daerji buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Daerji!! Daerji is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Garrone throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francesco Garrone! |
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Event:
NYF 92: Perry vs Kakuzo II
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Kakuzo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Perry is fending him off so far but Kakuzo persists. Nope, Perry circles away and we're back to standing.
Kakuzo is looking to land body kicks.
Kakuzo lands a leg kick that knocks Perry off balance momentarily.
Perry moves away from the strike by Kakuzo.
Nice body kick from Kakuzo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Perry.
Decent striking displayed by Kakuzo there.
Perry avoids the head kick by Kakuzo.
Kakuzo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kakuzo has his takedown stuffed
and Perry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Kakuzo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kakuzo throws an elbow but Perry slips to the side and avoids it well.
Perry is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kakuzo connects with a decent elbow.
Perry defending against the ground and pound. #T1#
The strikes coming from Kakuzo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Perry stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kakuzo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Perry, who protects the arm well.
Kakuzo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kakuzo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Perry's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kakuzo lands a nice forearm strike.
Kakuzo scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakuzo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Perry manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Perry tries to roll over but Kakuzo keeps him under control.#T2#
Kakuzo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Perry keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kakuzo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Perry's head.
Kakuzo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Perry defending well though.
Perry is trying to maintain the position but Kakuzo is very close to passing his half guard.
Kakuzo throwing shots but Perry is blocking nicely.
Kakuzo is trying to control. Perry wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Perry avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kakuzo. #SUB2#
Kakuzo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Perry blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo winds up and cracks Perry with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kakuzo with the ground and pound but Perry uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kakuzo throws an elbow that misses. Perry uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kakuzo's guard. Nice move by Perry!#REVR##SUB2#
Kakuzo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Perry passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Kakuzo looking for submissions off his back.
Kakuzo is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kakuzo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Perry won't allow Kakuzo to sweep him here.
Perry slips nicely into half guard.
Kakuzo has a hand on Perry's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Perry takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kakuzo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kakuzo has given up his back here.
Perry gets his hands free as Kakuzo looks to control.
Perry has the hooks in. Kakuzo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nakagome Kakuzo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Perry throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kakuzo misses with a straight left.
Kakuzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perry fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kakuzo just manages to avoid it.
Kakuzo throws a good cross that connects.
Kakuzo defending well as Perry loads up on a big left hand.
Kakuzo has a takedown stuffed.
Kakuzo lands a leg kick that knocks Perry off balance momentarily.
Kakuzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perry keeps Kakuzo at a distance using the push kick.
Kakuzo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kakuzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kakuzo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Perry is out of range.
Perry was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Perry throws a wild body kick that Kakuzo sees coming a mile off.
Perry throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Perry lands a slapping body shot.
Perry cracks Kakuzo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Kakuzo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Perry's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kakuzo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kakuzo with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Kakuzo stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Perry throws up his legs and catches Kakuzo in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Kakuzo tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Perry! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kawainui Perry!
Kawainui Perry retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Kawainui Perry thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 45
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Duke has closed the distance and engaged Skenojabitch in a clinch.
#BC#
Duke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skenojabitch throws a leg kick which misses Duke's front leg but catches the back leg as Duke tries to avoid it.
Duke throws a body punch but Skenojabitch moves out of range.
Skenojabitch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skenojabitch has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Skenojabitch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Duke doesn't seem bothered though.
A swing and a miss from Duke.
Skenojabitch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duke.
Skenojabitch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skenojabitch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duke scores with a jab to the head.
Duke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Skenojabitch. That did some damage!
Duke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skenojabitch feints a jab promting Duke to slip. Skenojabitch then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Duke slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like James Duke has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duke walks into a straight right hand from Skenojabitch.
Skenojabitch looks to land a right hand but Duke moved out of range.
Skenojabitch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Duke doesn't seem bothered though.
Duke ducks under a wild hook from Skenojabitch.
Duke loads up on a big right hand but Skenojabitch slips the punch.
Duke has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom\'s Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Duke looks to throw the jab but Skenojabitch is out of range.
Skenojabitch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Duke throws a hook but Skenojabitch avoids it easily.
Skenojabitch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skenojabitch paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Duke moves into the clinch.
Duke pushes Skenojabitch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Duke breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Duke.
Skenojabitch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Duke moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Duke breaks the clinch.
Skenojabitch throws a shot from downtown. Duke moves away and avoids it.
Skenojabitch throws a right hand that Duke ducks under and follows up with a left that Duke also avoids with ease.
Skenojabitch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skenojabitch tries to clinch but Duke is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Duke misses the target.
Skenojabitch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Skenojabitch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duke manages to avoid it.
A combination from Duke does no damage.
Duke blocks a jab.
Skenojabitch tries to close the distance and clinch but Duke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skenojabitch throws a head kick but Duke moves out of range.
James Duke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Skenojabitch misses with a straight right.
Jab by Duke.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skenojabitch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Duke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Duke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skenojabitch.
Skenojabitch misses with a double jab.
A leg kick checked by Duke.
Duke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Skenojabitch on the side of the head.
A solid body kick from Skenojabitch.
Skenojabitch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duke.
Duke blocks a jab.
Skenojabitch misses with a wild body shot.
Duke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Duke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skenojabitch.
Skenojabitch counters with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duke with a nice cross.
Skenojabitch moves out of range as Duke strikes.
Duke throws an overhand right that lands on Skenojabitch's shoulder, as Skenojabitch tries to avoid the shot.
Skenojabitch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skenojabitch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skenojabitch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dank Skenojabitch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Duke's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Duke misses with a looping left.
Skenojabitch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Duke has closed the distance and engaged Skenojabitch in a clinch.
#BC#
Duke breaks from the clinch.
Duke throws out a loose jab but Skenojabitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duke is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skenojabitch. Duke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duke swings widly with a right hand
and Skenojabitch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Skenojabitch thuds a left hand into Duke's body.
A slow jab from Duke misses its intended target.
Skenojabitch blocks a jab.
A good leg kick by Skenojabitch.
Skenojabitch is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Duke rather than just go for the knockout.
Duke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Duke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skenojabitch was well out of range. Poor timing from Duke.
Duke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skenojabitch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skenojabitch is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Skenojabitch tries to bum rush Duke with a series of wild strikes but Duke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skenojabitch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Skenojabitch checks the leg kick nicely there.
Skenojabitch moves away from the strike by Duke.
Skenojabitch jabs Duke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good shot there by Skenojabitch.#T1#
Duke throws a left and a right that both miss
and Skenojabitch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skenojabitch connects with a crisp jab.
Skenojabitch slips under a jab from Duke.
A nice side step and Skenojabitch releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Duke misses the jab.
Skenojabitch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Duke has time to react.
Duke throws a right and a left that Skenojabitch avoids nicely.
Duke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Skenojabitch slips under a jab from Duke.
Skenojabitch slips a straight right by Duke.
Skenojabitch misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Duke moves into range and clinches up with Skenojabitch.
A nice left hand lands by Duke.
Duke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Skenojabitch tries to break the clinch but Duke is controlling the position.
Skenojabitch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Duke breaks the clinch.
Duke moves forwards but Skenojabitch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skenojabitch works Duke's body with a nice hook.
Skenojabitch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Duke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T2#
Duke lands with a nice body punch.
Skenojabitch throws a hook to the side of Duke's head but Duke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Duke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skenojabitch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice jab there from Skenojabitch.
Duke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Duke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skenojabitch.
Skenojabitch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Duke needs to keep his hands up - Skenojabitch had a free shot at his head there.
Skenojabitch throws a right hand that Duke ducks under and follows up with a left that Duke also avoids with ease.
Nice shot by Skenojabitch.
Skenojabitch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Duke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Skenojabitch scrambles back to his feet.
Skenojabitch connects with a nice looking jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skenojabitch throws out the jab.
Duke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Duke slips a straight right by Skenojabitch.
Duke throws a series of punches but Skenojabitch moves out of range.
Skenojabitch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Duke tries to clinch there but Skenojabitch circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dank Skenojabitch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Duke's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Skenojabitch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duke.
Duke throws out a loose jab but Skenojabitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Duke misses with a left hand
and Skenojabitch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Skenojabitch throws a right and a left that Duke avoids nicely.
Duke misses with a looping left.
A right-left combo lands from Skenojabitch.
Duke throws a combination that misses
and Skenojabitch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duke throws a jab when Skenojabitch was well out of range.
Skenojabitch misses with a body shot.
Duke is looking for a counter combo.
Duke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skenojabitch.
Skenojabitch throws a hook to the side of Duke's head but Duke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duke looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Skenojabitch misses with a straight right.
Dank Skenojabitch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duke misses with a double jab.
Skenojabitch let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skenojabitch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Skenojabitch slips a straight right by Duke.
Skenojabitch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skenojabitch lands with a good body shot.
Duke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skenojabitch.
Skenojabitch misses with a looping right.#T1#
Duke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Skenojabitch throws a nice head kick!
Skenojabitch circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Duke clinches up with Skenojabitch and pushes him back against the cage.
Duke pushes Skenojabitch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skenojabitch scores a nice knee to the body.
Duke is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skenojabitch is defending well for now.#BC#
Duke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skenojabitch digs a good body shot into Duke's ribs.
Skenojabitch thuds a left hand into Duke's body.
Duke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dank Skenojabitch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Skenojabitch just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skenojabitch scores with a nice strike.
Skenojabitch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duke jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Skenojabitch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duke.
Skenojabitch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duke.
Skenojabitch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good shot there by Skenojabitch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Duke. #T2#
Skenojabitch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skenojabitch swings widly with a right hand
and Duke counters with a stiff right hand.
Skenojabitch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duke wants to clinch.
James Duke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skenojabitch lunges at Duke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Duke's hand.
Duke tries to bum rush Skenojabitch with a series of wild strikes but Skenojabitch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Skenojabitch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duke circles away quickly and effectively.
Duke throws a big counter combination but Skenojabitch scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Duke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Skenojabitch finds it's way round the side to connect with Duke's head.
Skenojabitch moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skenojabitch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Skenojabitch staying out of range there.
Skenojabitch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Skenojabitch throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dank Skenojabitch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Skenojabitch winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dank Skenojabitch!
A victorious Dank Skenojabitch 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:
UCF 84: Hunter v Christ
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Graves tries to clinch but Dotson is having none of it.
Dotson moves out of range of the body kick.
Graves throws a head kick that misses.
Graves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Graves lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dotson doesn't seem phased though.
Dotson throws a combination that misses
and Graves counters with a one-two to the body.
Dotson checks a leg kick.
Dotson throws a nice looking combination but Graves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dotson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dotson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Graves counters with a three punch combo that has Dotson backing up. Dotson nods at Graves to acknowledge the strikes.
Graves loads up on a big right hand but Dotson slips the punch.
Dotson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Graves! But no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves swinging wildly here.
A low kick from Dotson is predictable there
and Graves counters with a big head kick but Dotson shrugs it off.
Dotson slips a jab from Graves.
Dotson throws a big counter combination but Graves scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dotson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Graves's coach down at California Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Graves's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dotson closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Devon Graves has been cut.
Good leg kick by Dotson.
No joy there for Dotson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Graves is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Graves getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sloppy strikes from Dotson. Those never looked like landing.
Graves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dotson.
Dotson throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Dotson.
Graves flicks out a counter leg kick but Dotson steps away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dotson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Graves - the referee stops the clock and Dotson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Graves. Dotson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dotson throws a nice looking combination but Graves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Graves scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dotson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dotson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wayne Dotson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dotson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Graves counters with an inside leg kick.
Dotson is breathing heavily.
Dotson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Graves closes the distance and pushes Dotson back into the cage.
Dotson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Graves keeps control of Dotson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Graves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Dotson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dotson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dotson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dotson throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dotson.
Graves scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Graves throws out a loose jab but Dotson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dotson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Graves counters with a flying knee. Nice. #ROC2#Dotson is rocked!
Graves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dotson.
Dotson misses with a low kick.
Devon Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dotson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dotson misses with the combination.
Graves misses the jab.
Dotson is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Dotson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Graves.
Dotson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Graves.
A chopping leg kick lands by Graves.
Graves lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dotson at a distance.
Dotson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Some wild striking there from Dotson.
A cross from Graves lands.
Graves looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dotson is looking for a counter combo.
Nice body kick there by Graves.
Graves connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dotson's hands.
A combination from Dotson does no damage.
Dotson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Graves throws out a powerful jab.
Graves is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dotson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Graves throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Graves gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Dotson backwards.
Oh Dotson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A frustrated look appears on Dotson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dotson seems to have got his legs back now.#BC#
Dotson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dotson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Graves clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Graves breaks the clinch.
Dotson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
No joy there for Graves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dotson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Graves.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Dotson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A low kick from Dotson is predictable there
and Graves counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dotson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Graves slips a jab from Dotson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dotson misses with a double jab
and Graves counters with an outside leg kick.
Graves on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Graves dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dotson. That did some damage!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Graves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Graves's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Graves dodges the punch combination from Dotson.
Dotson walks into a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dotson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dotson misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Graves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dotson ducks right into an uppercut from Graves.
Dotson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Graves chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Graves stuns Dotson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Graves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dotson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Graves. #CL2#
Graves closes the distance and pushes Dotson back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Dotson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dotson tries to break the clinch but Graves is controlling the position.
Graves gets through Dotson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Dotson avoiding damage as Graves throws knees to the body.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head.
Dotson is trying to push Graves away but Graves has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Graves slows down the pace here.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Dotson manages to break the clinch.
Dotson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Graves.
Graves throws a hook but Dotson blocks it.
A jab from Dotson misses. #CL2#
Graves closes the distance and clinches.
Graves throws an elbow that misses.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dotson tries to circle away but Graves has him pinned against the cage.
Dotson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A bit of stalling here from Graves.
Graves lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Graves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Graves smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Graves.
Dotson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Graves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Graves.
Graves bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dotson's head.
Graves throws a nice outside leg kick.
Graves swings for the body but Dotson moves out of range.
A punch combination from Dotson misses.
Graves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dotson misses with a body shot
and Graves counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dotson's knee momentarily.
Graves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dotson moves forwards but Graves connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Graves feints with a jab and clips Dotson right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Dotson is sent crashing into the canvas and Graves leaps in for the kill! Dotson tries to get to his feet but Graves is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Dotson is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devon Graves!
Devon Graves 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:
STRIKE! 44
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Joon slips a jab from Skenojabitch.
Skenojabitch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Joon.
Joon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Skenojabitch in his tracks.
Joon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skenojabitch.
Skenojabitch misses with an uppercut.
Joon throws a big counter combination but Skenojabitch scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Skenojabitch misses with a hook. Joon ducked under it nicely.
Skenojabitch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Joon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skenojabitch on the side of the head.
Joon scores with the left hand. Skenojabitch knows he should have avoided that one.
Joon misses with a head kick.
Skenojabitch scores with a shot to the body.
Joon lands a nice shot that snaps Skenojabitch's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joon missing with a left hand there. Skenojabitch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skenojabitch takes a swing at Joon's ribcage but misses.
Skenojabitch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Joon.
Joon misses with a double jab
and Skenojabitch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skenojabitch throws a lazy right hand but Joon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seung Joon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skenojabitch misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Joon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joon throws a jab but it's blocked by Skenojabitch.
Joon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Skenojabitch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Joon finds it's way round the side to connect with Skenojabitch's head.
Skenojabitch blocks a jab.
Skenojabitch ducks under a wild hook from Joon.
Joon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom\'s Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Joon looks to land a left hand but Skenojabitch moved out of range nicely.
Joon throws a hook but Skenojabitch blocks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice body punch from Joon.
A jab from Joon misses.
Joon lands a jab to the head.
Joon throws out a loose jab but Skenojabitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skenojabitch has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Joon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Skenojabitch misses.
A head kick misses from Joon.
Joon connects with a single shot there.
Skenojabitch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Joon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joon scores with a jab. Skenojabitch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Skenojabitch throws a hook to the side of Joon's head but Joon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skenojabitch slips a straight right by Joon.#T2#
Joon 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.
Skenojabitch is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Joon connects with a single shot there.
Joon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Joon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Skenojabitch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Joon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skenojabitch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skenojabitch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Skenojabitch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joon was well out of range. Poor timing from Skenojabitch.
Joon misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Joon. Beautiful body shot.
Joon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skenojabitch.
Joon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Joon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL2#
Skenojabitch has closed the distance and engaged Joon in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Joon. #BC2#
Skenojabitch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joon with a jab.
Joon lands a glancing blow to the side of Skenojabitch's head.
Skenojabitch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joon throws out the jab.
Skenojabitch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seung Joon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Skenojabitch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Joon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skenojabitch throws a sloppy head kick and Joon moves out of range easily.
Joon's corner calls for a 1-2. Joon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Joon blocks a head kick by Skenojabitch.
Joon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Joon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joon. Skenojabitch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joon throws out a loose jab but Skenojabitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skenojabitch fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Joon checks it well.
Skenojabitch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Joon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Joon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Joon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skenojabitch throws an overhand right that lands on Joon's shoulder, as Joon tries to avoid the shot.
Skenojabitch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skenojabitch doesn't seem bothered though.
Skenojabitch throws the left hand but Joon avoids the punch easily.
Joon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skenojabitch manages to avoid it.
Joon fails to land with a series of punches.
Joon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skenojabitch. #T1#
Skenojabitch swings for the body but Joon moves out of range.
Joon scores with the left hand. Skenojabitch knows he should have avoided that one.
Joon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skenojabitch can do to turn this around?
Skenojabitch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Joon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Joon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Joon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Joon lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed right hand from Joon misses the target.
Skenojabitch needs to keep his hands up - Joon had a free shot at his head there.
Skenojabitch misses with a hook. Joon ducked under it nicely.
Joon connects with a crisp jab.
Joon looks to throw the jab but Skenojabitch is out of range.
Skenojabitch throws the left hand but Joon avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Skenojabitch slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on Skenojabitch's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Skenojabitch ducks under a wild hook from Joon.
Joon throws a hook but Skenojabitch blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Skenojabitch misses the target.
Skenojabitch tries a head kick but it misses.
Skenojabitch works Joon's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Skenojabitch throws a series of punches but Joon avoids them all with ease.
Joon scores with a nice head shot.
Skenojabitch connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Skenojabitch misses its intended target.
Joon moves out of range of the strikes.
Joon defending well as Skenojabitch loads up on a big left hand.
Joon misses with a right hand
and Skenojabitch counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice shot by Joon.
Skenojabitch throws a sloppy head kick and Joon moves out of range easily.
Joon throws a looping overhand right but Skenojabitch ducks down to avoid it.
Skenojabitch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Skenojabitch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Joon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Skenojabitch on the side of the head.
A left and a right from Joon both land. Nice combination.
Joon throws out a loose jab but Skenojabitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skenojabitch tries a quick counter leg kick but Joon is wise to it.
Nice shot by Joon.
Skenojabitch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seung Joon dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Skenojabitch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Skenojabitch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Joon misses with a body shot.
Joon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Seung Joon is winning the standup battle so far.
Joon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skenojabitch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Skenojabitch.
Joon throws an off balance right hand
and Skenojabitch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skenojabitch throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Joon counter with a right hand.
Skenojabitch scores with a body shot.
Nice body kick from Joon.
Joon slips a straight right by Skenojabitch.
Joon misses with an uppercut. Skenojabitch saw that one coming.
Skenojabitch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Joon catches Skenojabitch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joon staying out of range there.
Joon scores with a sloppy right hand. Skenojabitch should have avoided that one.
Skenojabitch throws a head kick that misses.
Joon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Joon misses with a body shot.
A big left from Skenojabitch misses.
Joon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skenojabitch.
#T1#
Skenojabitch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Skenojabitch misses with a hook. Joon ducked under it nicely.
Joon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skenojabitch.
Joon scores with a hook.
Joon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skenojabitch throws out the jab.
Skenojabitch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice uppercut there from Joon.
Skenojabitch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joon.
Skenojabitch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Joon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dank Skenojabitch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joon lands a glancing blow to the side of Skenojabitch's head.
Joon scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joon moves away from the strike by Skenojabitch.
Skenojabitch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joon ducks under a wild hook from Skenojabitch.
Joon staying out of range there.
Skenojabitch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Skenojabitch wants to clinch up but Joon keeps it at a distance.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Joon. Skenojabitch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joon avoids the body shot from Skenojabitch.
Joon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A left and a right from Joon both land. Nice combination.
Skenojabitch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joon.
A swing and a miss from Joon.
Skenojabitch just misses with a punch to the body.
Joon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Joon avoids the body shot from Skenojabitch.
Skenojabitch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Seung Joon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Joon ducks under a wild hook from Skenojabitch.
Skenojabitch tries to land a front kick but Joon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Joon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Skenojabitch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skenojabitch throws a lazy uppercut
and Joon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Skenojabitch in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skenojabitch takes one to the side of the head.
Joon moves out of range of the strikes.
Skenojabitch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice uppercut lands for Joon. That snapped Skenojabitch's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seung Joon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Joon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seung Joon!
Seung Joon 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:
SSG 368 Gabenagus vs Chai
Date: Nov 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 14 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 20 losses; Milton Viera!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Nozadzi pushes Viera up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Nozadzi has Viera pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nozadzi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Viera tumbling to the mat - Nozadzi dives into Viera's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (0) Viera
Nozadzi 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.
Viera looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Viera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Viera has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nozadzi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Viera. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (5) vs (0) Viera
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viera sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Nozadzi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Viera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nozadzi. #SUB#
Nozadzi 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.
Viera is not content to let Nozadzi control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viera tries to roll over but Nozadzi keeps him under control.#T2#
Nozadzi passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (8) vs (0) Viera
Nozadzi trying to control but Viera is having none of it.
Viera is looking to get to half guard.
Nozadzi is looking to work his way around to Viera's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Nozadzi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Viera is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Nozadzi fails to take his opponent's back.
Nozadzi avoids the attempt from Viera to control.
Nozadzi trying to control but Viera is having none of it.
Viera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Viera tries to hold on but Nozadzi postures up.
Viera is looking to improve his position but Nozadzi isn't that keen on the idea.
Viera tries to lock up and control but Nozadzi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Viera regains half guard.#SUB#
Nozadzi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Viera has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Nozadzi is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Viera is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zurab Nozadzi!
During a confident post fight interview, Zurab Nozadzi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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