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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
HFA FIGHT NIGHT 13
Date: Jan 29, 2025 |
#R1# Moss takes a shot right to the bread basket. Game throws a body shot but no joy. Moss was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Game on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Moss misses with a wild combination.
Game just misses with a punch to the body.
Moss seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Moss jabbing away but nothing is landing. Game looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Game misses with a wild body shot. It looked like Moss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Moss takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Game wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Moss takes a body punch but keeps moving. Game slips a straight right by Moss. Game scores with a body shot.
Game is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Moss rather than just go for the knockout. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Game throws a right hand that misses
and Moss counters with a leg kick. Moss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Game swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moss throws a looping overhand right but Game ducks down to avoid it. Moss throws a left and a right that both miss
and Game counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1# Game displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Moss misses with a body shot.
Game dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Game fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Game pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Game changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Moss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Game scores with a punch to the head. Game throws a body shot but no joy. Moss was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Moss misses with a wild combination.
Game lands a nice hook to Moss's body. Moss takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Moss misses with a lunging right hand
and Game counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Game ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2# Moss staying out of range there. Quincy Moss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Game takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Game works over Moss's head and body with a nice combination. Game has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Game there as he acknowledges the shot. Game throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moss stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Moss feints and then cracks Game's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Game down. Moss lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Game at a distance.
Moss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Game.
Game lands with a straight right. Moss didn't see that one coming. Game jabs Moss to the body, keeping him at a distance. It's a brutal combination of punches from Game! Moss is backing up but he can't get away as Game lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Moss and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brain Game! Brain Game took some time post fight to say the following; 'Easy Money. One Time is all it takes.'. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -27-
Date: Jan 22, 2025 |
#R1# Rog lunges at Cervantes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cervantes's hand. A decent looking cross lands there for Rog. Cervantes fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Cervantes shoots in and drives through. Rog sprawls well.#CL# Rog clinches up against the cage. Cervantes managing to block the knees to the body from Rog.
Rog with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cervantes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rog gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Bal Rog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raiden Cervantes. Cervantes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rog is defending well. Rog lands with a short shot to the head. Rog is pressed up against the cage. Cervantes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rog down to the mat. Rog avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Cervantes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Raiden Cervantes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rog throws a hook to the side of Cervantes's head but Cervantes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL# Rog gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Rog looking to throw knees to the head but Cervantes is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rog misses with a punch to the body.
Rog trying to land knees to the body.
#TD2# Cervantes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rog manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cervantes keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Rog scores with a hook to the body.#T1# Rog is pressed up against the cage. Cervantes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rog down to the mat. Rog avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Cervantes avoids the body shot from Rog.
Rog scores with a nice right hand.
Cervantes thows a left - swing and a miss! A little feinted left hand from Rog on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Cervantes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rog as he jumps to the side. Rog blocks a jab. Cervantes misses with a hook
and Rog counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Cervantes misses with a takedown attempt and Rog counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Cervantes tries for a takedown but Rog sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Rog swings for the body but Cervantes moves out of range.
No luck for Cervantes with that takedown attempt. Rog was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Cervantes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cervantes there as he acknowledges the shot. Cervantes darts in looking for a takedown but Rog gets double underhooks and turns Cervantes into the cage. Cervantes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T2##TD2# Cervantes gets a takedown into half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rog is trying to maintain the position but Cervantes is very close to passing his half guard. Rog is looking to escape. Rog has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cervantes is working away from the top position though. Cervantes thows a huge punch but Rog dodges it nicely.
Cervantes is nestled in close to Rog, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Cervantes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Cervantes working Rog over with strikes. Cervantes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Cervantes is looking to take a break and control but Rog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Cervantes missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Cervantes thows a huge punch but Rog dodges it nicely.
#T3# Rog is trying to get back to full guard. Cervantes lands strikes from half guard. Cervantes stalling away here and it's allowed Rog to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Cervantes preventing the sweep. Cervantes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rog swivels though and keeps the full guard. Cervantes works over Rog with some ground and pound from guard. Cervantes is looking to work some ground and pound but Rog has wrist control. Cervantes preventing the sweep. Cervantes postures up.
Cervantes stops Rog from standing up. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Cervantes goes for a double leg but Rog avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rog continues to drive forward. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cervantes.#T4# Cervantes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily enabling Rog to counter with a crisp jab. Cervantes doesn't succeed with the takedown and Rog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Rog tries to close the distance and clinch but Cervantes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Rog with a body punch. A glancing blow. Cervantes fails with the takedown and Rog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Cervantes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cervantes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL# Rog clinches up with Cervantes and pushes him back against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rog is defending well against a takedown attempt. Rog works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rog lands a shot to the body. Cervantes looks winded! Cervantes can't get the takedown.
Rog scores with a shot to the side of Cervantes's head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bal Rog dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Rog tries to clinch but Cervantes moves out of range. Rog lands with an uppercut that bounces Cervantes off the cage and back into range. Cervantes looks for a takedown but Rog sprawls well. Rog tries to clinch up but Cervantes circles away and keeps his distance. Cervantes dives in and grabs Rog's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rog pushes down on Cervantes's head and hops out. Nice body punch from Rog. Rog fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cervantes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Nice defenses there by Cervantes. Cervantes fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Bal Rog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raiden Cervantes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cervantes fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Rog appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Good shot there by Rog. Bal Rog is winning the standup battle so far. Cervantes looks for a takedown but Rog sprawls well. Rog was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Rog definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Cervantes is breathing heavily.#T1# Rog thuds a left hand into Cervantes's body. Rog tries to clinch but Cervantes is having none of it. A little jabbing left from Cervantes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL# Rog darts in and clinches Cervantes up against the cage. Cervantes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Cervantes wants to take the fight to the mat but Rog manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Rog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cervantes's elbow. A left hand lands to the body for Rog.
Rog throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cervantess head. #ROC#Cervantes is rocked! Rog lands a big right hand that drops Cervantes! The killer instinct kicks in and Rog finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rog!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bal Rog! |
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Event:
CFC CG 723
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 118 wins and 65 losses; Donovan Trumpinov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Gabriel Cordeira! The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. No luck for Cordeira with that takedown attempt. Cordeira shoots for a takedown but Trumpinov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Cordeira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Donovan Trumpinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Cordeira.#CL# Trumpinov rushes Cordeira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD# Trumpinov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cordeira regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trumpinov (2) vs (0) Cordeira Cordeira 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. Trumpinov's corner is telling him to maintain position. Trumpinov stopping the sweep attempt from Cordeira. Trumpinov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cordeira is keeping the position for now. Trumpinov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cordeira controls Trumpinov momentarily but Trumpinov frees himself. Trumpinov wants to control from the top but Cordeira keeps moving. #T1# Cordeira trying to keep a closed guard but Trumpinov is proving a slippery customer.
Trumpinov wants to control from the top but Cordeira keeps moving. Trumpinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cordeira swivels though and keeps the full guard. Cordeira 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: Trumpinov (2) vs (2) Cordeira#SUB2# Cordeira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trumpinov has managed to free his arm - good work. Trumpinov manages to get to full guard.
Cordeira wants to control from the top but Trumpinov keeps moving. #T2# Trumpinov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cordeira manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trumpinov (4) vs (2) Cordeira#SUB# Trumpinov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cordeira looking to control.
Trumpinov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Trumpinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cordeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Trumpinov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cordeira is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2# Cordeira looking for a triangle here. Trumpinov is fighting it but it looks tight! Cordeira pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Trumpinov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gabriel Cordeira! Our winner, Gabriel Cordeira, 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:
FCL 73 - Brown vs Tyson
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1# Nice uppercut there from Miyao. Castillo lands the left hand. Miyao looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD# Miyao scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Castillo wants to control but Miyao is keeping busy.
Castillo wants to get back to full guard.#SUB# Castillo makes his way to full guard, as Miyao worked for a kimura.
Miyao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castillo swivels though and keeps the full guard. Miyao wants to control from the top but Castillo keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Miyao drops back, looking for a kneebar! Castillo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Castillo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Castillo! #REVB# Castillo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Miyao down.
#T1# Castillo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. An elbow from Castillo crashes against the mat.
Miyao manages to get back to half guard. Miyao is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Castillo scores with a couple of nice shots. Castillo thows a huge punch but Miyao dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Castillo. Castillo prevents Miyao from improving his position. Castillo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miyao defending well though. Castillo missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Miyao is positioning himself well to prevent Castillo advancing to mount. Miyao is looking for a sweep. Castillo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The fighters are battling for position here. Miyao manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2# Miyao wants to sweep but no luck. Miyao seems keen to control Castillo's posture. Castillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Miyao has control of Castillo's left arm, preventing Castillo from doing any damage. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Miyao doesn't succeed with the takedown and Castillo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Miyao takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3# Castillo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Miyao's head. Miyao moves out of range of the leg kick from Castillo. Castillo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miyao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Castillo's waist but Castillo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miyao off to one side. Castillo feints a counter leg kick. Castillo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Miyao misses with a straight right. Miyao shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Castillo sprawls well. Castillo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miyao gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Miyao. That's going to take a lot out of him. Miyao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castillo is fending him off so far but Miyao persists. Nope, Castillo circles away and we're back to standing. Miyao fails with a takedown attempt. Joao Miyao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Miyao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Castillo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4# Castillo misses with a head kick.
Castillo stuffs the takedown attempt from Miyao. Miyao gets slowly back to his feet. Miyao fails with a takedown attempt. Castillo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Castillo scores with a head kick.
#ROC2#Miyao is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Miyao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Castillo counters with a right hand to the body. Oh Miyao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Castillo throws a sloppy head kick and Miyao moves out of range easily. Miyao seems to have got his legs back now. Miyao fails with the takedown. Castillo cracks Miyao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Castillo dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Castillo. Miyao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Miyao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Castillo! But no joy. Castillo takes one to the side of the head.
Castillo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Miyao. Castillo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Miyao avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Miyao misses with a takedown and Castillo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Miyao is lucky that one didn't land flush. Miyao seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Castillo shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Miyao is backing up but Castillo catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Miyao covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Castillo Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Castillo! Richard Castillo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Hopkin's Girl Loves Owen Wall
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1# Kane throws an off balance right hand
and Baba counters with a two punch combo. Baba scores with a punch to the head. A combination from Kane does no damage. Baba staying out of range there. Kane jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kane throws an off balance right hand
and Baba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kane batters Baba with a massive right followed by a huge left! Baba is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Kane lands a final crushing right hand to drop Baba to the mat with a gruesome thud! Kane is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Darion Kane! During a confident post fight interview, Darion Kane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Sunrise 7
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1# Spence moves out of range as Chase strikes. Chase fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spence ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Spence tries to land a front kick but Chase steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. A decent looking cross lands there for Spence. Spence throws a solid leg kick but Chase takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spence. It looked like Chase wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Spence connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Chase drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Spence cracks Chase with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Chase is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Chase is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Chase could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Timothy Spence! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -22-
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1##TD# Cervantes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Arnetta's guard. Cervantes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Cervantes is looking to work some ground and pound but Arnetta has wrist control. Cervantes 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. Cervantes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Cervantes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Cervantes stands and throws Arnetta's legs to the side, diving into side control. Cervantes scores with punches from side control. Cervantes scores with punches from side control. Cervantes scoring with punches from side control. Cervantes trying to control the position but Arnetta is working away. #SUB# Cervantes tries for a kimura but Arnetta is defending well. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB# Cervantes is trying to get an arm triangle but Arnetta is defending well. #T1# Arnetta takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cervantes lands a few punches from side control. Arnetta taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB# Cervantes is trying to get an arm triangle but Arnetta is defending well. Arnetta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cervantes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Arnetta tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Cervantes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Cervantes lands a nice shot to the head. Cervantes lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Arnetta looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB# Cervantes has hold of Arnetta's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Arnetta manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T2##SUB# Cervantes has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Arnetta is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raiden Cervantes! In his post fight interview, Raiden Cervantes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
MMAH 8 - Shepherd vs Robinson
Date: Jan 03, 2025 |
#R1# Blaswich scores with the left hand. Drago knows he should have avoided that one. Drago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blaswich moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Ivan Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Blaswich takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#It looks like Maximilian Blaswich has been cut. Drago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drago tries to bum rush Blaswich with a series of wild strikes but Blaswich uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Drago misses with a straight right. Drago has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Drago misses with a two punch combination.
Blaswich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drago. It looked like Blaswich was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Drago. Blaswich cracks Drago with a right hand to the side of the head. Drago scores with a hook to the body. Blaswich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blaswich. 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! The fighters circling - Drago throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Sloppy strikes from Drago. Those never looked like landing. Drago misses with a combination
and Drago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Drago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blaswich circles away quickly and effectively. Blaswich moves away from the strike by Drago. Blaswich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Drago swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blaswich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Drago throws a right hand that Blaswich ducks under and follows up with a left that Blaswich also avoids with ease. The fighters circling - Drago throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1# Blaswich lands a lovely overhand right. Blaswich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. It looked like Blaswich was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Drago. Blaswich moves into range and connects with a jab. Blaswich thuds his right hand into Drago's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Drago misses with a right hand enabling Blaswich to counter with a crisp jab. Blaswich avoids the body shot from Drago.
Blaswich lands a right hook to the body.
A lazy left from Blaswich finds it's target. Drago misses with a wild body shot. Drago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drago swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Blaswich to counter with a crisp jab. Jab from Blaswich. This has been an exciting period of action! Drago swinging wildly here.
Drago bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL# Blaswich drives through and clinches with Drago against the cage.
#T2# Blaswich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Blaswich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Blaswich tries a body shot but Drago blocks it.
Blaswich lands an uppercut. Blaswich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Drago tries to break the clinch but Blaswich is controlling the position. Drago is trying to break free. Drago wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blaswich lands a right hand. Blaswich throws a head punch that misses. Drago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Blaswich struggles to land a body shot inside as Drago controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blaswich. Blaswich lands a left hand.
Drago looks winded! A frustrated look appears on Drago's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC# Blaswich breaks from the clinch.
Blaswich misses with a looping left. Blaswich looks to score with a jab to the body but Drago is just out of range. Drago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaswich.
Blaswich is looking to counter punch. Blaswich slips a jab from Drago.#T3# Drago swings widly with a right hand
and Blaswich counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Drago thinking. Drago lands a nice shot that snaps Blaswich's head back.
Drago missing with a left hand there. Blaswich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Drago throws a big shot that misses. Blaswich just misses with a punch to the body.
Blaswich lands a nice hook to Drago's body. Drago takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Good shot there by Blaswich. Drago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good shot there by Drago. Blaswich is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Blaswich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drago stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Drago throws a series of punches but Blaswich avoids them all with ease. Drago throws a series of punches but Blaswich avoids them all with ease. Blaswich takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. This has been an exciting period of action! Blaswich just misses with a punch to the body.
Blaswich throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Blaswich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Good standup being displayed there by Blaswich as he connects with a hook.#T4# A jab from Blaswich misses. Drago throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blaswich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. A looping hook to the body misses from Drago. Blaswich does a little dance to reset his feet. Drago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blaswich. Blaswich blocks a jab. It looked like Blaswich was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Drago. Blaswich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drago.
Drago takes a shot right to the bread basket. Drago misses with a jab, cross combination.
A lazy left from Drago finds it's target. Blaswich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blaswich there as he acknowledges the shot. Drago closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Drago swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blaswich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Drago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blaswich is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Blaswich scores with a nice right hand.
Drago misses with a jab to the body
and Blaswich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximilian Blaswich dominated that round. The cut man is working on Maximilian Blaswich's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Drago throws a looping overhand right but Blaswich ducks down to avoid it. Drago looks to land a left hand but Blaswich moved out of range nicely. Drago with a nice cross. Drago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Blaswich is looking to counter punch. Blaswich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Blaswich lands with a right hand. Good exchange - Blaswich coming out on top. Blaswich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Drago throws a lazy right hand but Blaswich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Blaswich throws a hook to the side of Drago's head but Drago sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Drago misses with a looping left. Drago misses with a straight left. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Drago throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blaswich counters with a lovely straight right hand! Blaswich lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Blaswich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Blaswich just misses with a punch to the body.
Blaswich misses the jab. Blaswich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blaswich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drago can do to turn this around?#T1# A looping hook to the body misses from Blaswich. Drago does a little dance to reset his feet. Drago misses the jab. Blaswich appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Blaswich misses the jab. Drago ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Drago throws a series of punches but Blaswich moves out of range. Blaswich is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Nice jab there from Drago. Blaswich throws the left hand but Drago avoids the punch easily. Blaswich moves away from the strike by Drago. Drago getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Blaswich slips a jab and a cross from Drago.
Blaswich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drago.
It looked like Blaswich was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Drago. Drago is breathing heavily. Drago throws the left hand but Blaswich avoids the punch easily. Drago throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blaswich counters with a lovely straight right hand! Drago works over Blaswich's head and body with a nice combination. 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! Blaswich lands a nice hook to Drago's body. Drago takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Drago has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2# Blaswich lands with a shot to the body. Blaswich scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drago in his tracks. Drago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blaswich moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Drago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drago takes one to the chin there. Drago closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Drago throws a looping overhand right but Blaswich ducks down to avoid it. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Drago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL# Blaswich has closed the distance and engaged Drago in a clinch.
A short right from Blaswich. Drago prevents a body shot from Blaswich. Nice body punch from Blaswich - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Blaswich.
#BC# Blaswich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Blaswich throws a hook but Drago blocks it. Blaswich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3# Blaswich works Drago's body with a nice hook. Blaswich throws out a powerful jab. Blaswich dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A cross from Blaswich lands. Blaswich avoids the body shot from Drago.
Drago misses with an uppercut. Blaswich saw that one coming. Blaswich dips to his left and cracks Drago with an uppercut! Maximilian Blaswich is winning the standup battle so far. Drago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blaswich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Blaswich with a body punch. A glancing blow. Drago is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Drago swinging wildly here.
Drago takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Blaswich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drago was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaswich. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Blaswich works Drago's body with a nice hook.#T4# Drago throws a body shot but no joy. A counter left hand to the body from Blaswich misses its target. Ivan Drago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Blaswich blocks a jab. Drago slips under a jab from Blaswich. Blaswich thuds a left hand into Drago's body. Blaswich scores with a body shot.
Blaswich staying out of range there. Blaswich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Drago throws out a loose jab but Blaswich uses good head movement to avoid it. Blaswich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Drago punishes Blaswich's body with a nice straight punch. Blaswich sizes up Drago with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Blaswich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drago. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Drago throws a hook to the side of Blaswich's head but Blaswich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Blaswich throws a shot to the body.
Drago just misses with a punch to the body.
Blaswich swings for the body but Drago moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximilian Blaswich dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Maximilian Blaswich's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# The fighters circling - Blaswich throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL# Blaswich closes the distance and clinches. Blaswich is leaning against Drago and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Blaswich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blaswich swings wildly with an uppercut but Drago uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC# Blaswich manages to break the clinch.
Blaswich sizes up Drago with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Blaswich ducks under a wild hook from Drago. Nice cross by Drago. Nice uppercut lands for Blaswich. That snapped Drago's head back.
Drago misses with a hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blaswich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drago. Blaswich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Drago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blaswich throws a looping overhand right but Drago ducks down to avoid it. Drago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Blaswich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Blaswich misses with a straight right. Drago misses with an uppercut. #T1# Blaswich misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Drago on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Blaswich blocks a jab. Drago throws a series of punches but Blaswich moves out of range. Drago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Blaswich avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Drago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drago with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blaswich to score with a decent uppercut. Drago with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blaswich to score with a decent uppercut. Blaswich takes a swing at Drago's ribcage but misses. Good standup being displayed there by Blaswich as he connects with a hook. Drago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice body punch from Blaswich. A punch combination from Drago misses. Drago uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blaswich. Drago takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Drago moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Drago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blaswich looks to score with a jab to the body but Drago is just out of range. Blaswich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Blaswich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Blaswich looks to land a left hand but Drago moved out of range nicely. Blaswich thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL# Blaswich clinches. Blaswich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Blaswich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drago's elbow. Drago has had enough of the clinch but Blaswich keeps him there for the moment. Blaswich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drago's elbow. Blaswich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Blaswich struggles to land a body shot inside as Drago controls his hands.
Blaswich pushes Drago back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Blaswich lands on the inside with an uppercut. Blaswich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drago's elbow. Maximilian Blaswich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3# Blaswich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drago working hard to break the clinch. Drago wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blaswich lands with a light punch inside. Blaswich pushes Drago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A left hand lands to the body for Blaswich.
Blaswich lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Drago is trying to force a seperation but Blaswich has the dominant position. Blaswich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Blaswich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drago backwards. A short uppercut from Blaswich. Drago has had enough of the clinch but Blaswich keeps him there for the moment. Drago is trying to force a seperation but Blaswich has the dominant position. Drago is looking to break free of the clinch but Blaswich has double underhooks. A short right from Blaswich on the inside. Ivan Drago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# Blaswich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drago backwards. Blaswich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Nice body punch from Blaswich. Drago wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blaswich lands with a light punch inside. Blaswich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drago or not. #BC# Blaswich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Blaswich throws a big shot that misses. Drago uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blaswich. Blaswich dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Blaswich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Blaswich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drago.
Blaswich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Drago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blaswich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Maximilian Blaswich showed his dominance in that final round. Well Blaswich 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximilian Blaswich! |
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Event:
HFA FIGHT NIGHT 12
Date: Jan 01, 2025 |
#R1# Keaton loads up on a big right hand but Compton slips the punch. Keaton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Keaton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Keaton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Keaton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Compton avoids it really well and circles away. Keaton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Keaton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Compton sees it coming and avoids it easily. Keaton shoots in for a double leg but Compton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Keaton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Compton sprawls well. Compton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Keaton gets slowly back to his feet. Compton has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grapple King Keaton. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Compton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Keaton has time to react.#TD# Keaton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T1# Compton wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB# Keaton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Keaton uses his free foot to push down on Compton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Compton. Keaton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Compton is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#SUB# Keaton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Compton is surviving well by controlling Keaton's body position as best he can. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB# Keaton is working for a guillotine from mount but Compton frees his head quite easily.
Compton is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#SUB# Keaton looking to secure an arm triangle but Compton defends it well. Compton wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Keaton.
Compton in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T3##SUB# Keaton looking for a guillotine from mount but Compton is having none of it. Compton'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. Keaton misses with a head shot. Compton squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Compton can do anything to dispel that myth. Compton is squirming around, avoiding Keaton's attempts to control the action. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Keaton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Keaton tries to control but Compton wriggling away. #T4##SUB# Keaton is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Compton has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Compton! Compton works a leg free and moves into half guard. Compton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2# Compton working for a submission but Keaton is keeping him at bay. Keaton regains half guard.#SUB2# Compton seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Keaton is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Stephen Compton! In his post fight interview, Stephen Compton started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1212 Round 3
Date: Jan 01, 2025 |
#R1# Yurchon scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Darion Kane has been cut. Kane needs to keep his hands up - Yurchon had a free shot at his head there. Yurchon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#Kane is rocked! Yurchon lands a jab. Kane is still on wobbly legs! Can Yurchon finish him? Yurchon cracks Kane with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Kane falls to his knees and Yurchon doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nazar Yurchon! A victorious Nazar Yurchon 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:
QFC Tournament 1212 Round 2
Date: Dec 31, 2024 |
#R1# Kane misses with a straight left. Dillon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Dillon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dillon on the wrong end of a nice hook. Dillon tries to land a leg kick but Kane saw it coming and moves away.
Dillon throws a leg kick that is checked and Dillon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Dillon is rocked! Dillon tries to work over Kane's front leg with a kick but Kane checks it. #KD# Oooooh!!! Kane has knocked Dillon down with a huge combo! Kane steps away and waves a wobbly Dillon back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Dillon is still on wobbly legs! Can Kane finish him? Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kane connects with a stiff jab that staggers Dillon - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Darion Kane! Darion Kane 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:
QFC Tournament 1212 Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2024 |
#R1# Kane scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Kane lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dinglevich backs up against the cage.
#ROC#Dinglevich is rocked! Kane lands a body shot.
Dinglevich is still on wobbly legs! Can Kane finish him? Kane scores with a shot to the body.
Dinglevich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Kane counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darion Kane! During a confident post fight interview, Darion Kane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 133
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1# Mechanoid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Que. Mechanoid is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Nice takedown defense from Que. No joy for Mechanoid on that attempt. Que was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Que falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2# and Mechanoid counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Que wants to get back to his feet but Mechanoid is in a dominant position and won't allow it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mechanoid trying to control but Que is working from the bottom. Que wants to get back to his feet but Mechanoid is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Que trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mechanoid tries to free his leg and advance position but Que is retaining full guard. Mechanoid content to stall in guard here. Mechanoid tries to free his leg and advance position but Que is retaining full guard. Mechanoid works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1# Que is trying to stand up here but Mechanoid is controlling him well. Mechanoid trying to control from half guard but Que is working away. Mechanoid tries to pass to full mount but Que defends it. Mechanoid is figuring out what he wants to do next. Mechanoid working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Que tries to kick Mechanoid off but Mechanoid keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Mechanoid sitting and controlling from the half guard. Que is trying to stand up here but Mechanoid is controlling him well. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup. Mechanoid is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Que tries to kick Mechanoid off but Mechanoid keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Que looks to land a combination but Mechanoid avoids it well. Que falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2# and Mechanoid counters with a single leg into guard. Que didn't expect that. Que wants to stand up but Mechanoid is controlling him. Mechanoid in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Que keeping moving, preventing Mechanoid from controlling successfully. Mechanoid postures up in Que's guard and throws a big left but Que blocks it. Mechanoid is in close to Que's body, working some short punches and elbows. Mechanoid has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Que keeping moving, preventing Mechanoid from controlling successfully. Mechanoid seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Mechanoid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Mechanoid scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Mechanoid throwing strikes but missing. Mechanoid passes Que's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Que is refusing to be controlled, as Mechanoid sits in half guard. Que is trying to stand.
Que blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mechanoid. Que has hold of Mechanoid's hands but Mechanoid slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Mechanoid working over Que with some ground and pound. Que looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Que is trying to stand up here but Mechanoid is controlling him well. Mechanoid trying to control the pace. Mechanoid looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4# Mechanoid moves nicely into side control. Que is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Que managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mechanoid.
Mechanoid controls the position. Que is trying to buck Mechanoid off. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mechanoid tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Mechanoid prevents Que from escaping the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kryten Mechanoid dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Que lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Que swinging wildly here.
Mechanoid defending well as Que loads up on a big left hand. Que scores with a three punch combo!
We've been told by Que's head coaches at Wolfshark MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Que fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mechanoid manages to avoid it. Que looks to land a combination but Mechanoid avoids it well. Mechanoid changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Que fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mechanoid fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Mechanoid looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1# Mechanoid gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Mechanoid shoots and misses and Que counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Omnipotent Que has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kryten Mechanoid. Mechanoid dodges the punch combination from Que.
Que swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mechanoid is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Que digs a good body shot into Mechanoid's ribs. Omnipotent Que seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Que misses with a double jab
#TD2# and Mechanoid counters with a shoot takedown. Que fights it but they end up in guard. Que wants to stand up but Mechanoid is controlling him. Mechanoid looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Que wants to get back to his feet but Mechanoid is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2##REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Que misses with a straight right. Mechanoid is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Que misses with a double jab
#TD2# and Mechanoid counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3# Mechanoid stops Que from standing up. Mechanoid wants to control from the top but Que keeps moving. Mechanoid prevents Que from getting back to his feet. Mechanoid scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Mechanoid lands a couple of elbows. Que wants to stand up but Mechanoid is controlling him. Mechanoid is in close to Que's body, working some short punches and elbows. Kryten Mechanoid has got the better of the ground game so far. Mechanoid trying to control the position from guard on top but Que is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mechanoid won't allow Que to get back to his feet. Mechanoid trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mechanoid's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Mechanoid wants to control from the top but Que keeps moving. Mechanoid with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Que keeping moving, preventing Mechanoid from controlling successfully. #T4# Que wants to stand up but Mechanoid is controlling him. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Que looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Que misses the shot to the body. And Mechanoid tries to counter it with a takedown but Que pushes his down on his head and steps out. Que looks to throw the jab but Mechanoid is out of range. Omnipotent Que is winning the standup battle so far. Mechanoid slips a jab from Que. Mechanoid with the counter takedown but Que avoids it easily. Sloppy strikes from Que. Those never looked like landing. Que displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mechanoid. Mechanoid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Que.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Omnipotent Que dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Que looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Mechanoid shoots in but no luck this time. Que misses with a double jab
#TD2# and Mechanoid counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Mechanoid prevents Que from standing back up.
Mechanoid trying to control from half guard but Que is working away. Mechanoid scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Mechanoid landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Mechanoid is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Que is trying to stand back up but Mechanoid is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Que taking some punishment here, with Mechanoid in his half guard. Que wants to get back to his feet.
Mechanoid is trying to control. Que wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1# Que wants to get back to his feet.
Mechanoid wants to control but Que is keeping him busy. Mechanoid working the head and body with strikes. Que is trying to stand.
Que is refusing to be controlled, as Mechanoid sits in half guard. Que wants to get back to his feet. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Mechanoid wants to take a breather but Que is having none of it. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Mechanoid shoots in but no luck this time. Que lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Que misses with an uppercut. Mechanoid saw that one coming. Que throws a hook but Mechanoid blocks it. Mechanoid shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Que as he avoids it easily. Omnipotent Que has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kryten Mechanoid.#T2# Que rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mechanoid moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Mechanoid walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Que misses with a wild combination.
Que cracks Mechanoid with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Horrible takedown attempt by Mechanoid or perhaps it was just good defense by Que, which made it look bad. Mechanoid takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Omnipotent Que is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. This has been an exciting period of action! A big left from Que misses. #T3# Que throws a looping overhand right but Mechanoid ducks down to avoid it. Mechanoid feints the counter takedown. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mechanoid is defended easily by Que. A big right from Que misses. Mechanoid is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Que throws a looping overhand right but Mechanoid ducks down to avoid it. Omnipotent Que is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Que throws a nice looking combination but Mechanoid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Mechanoid avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mechanoid feints the counter takedown. Que throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2# and Mechanoid counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Que! #T4# Que is pushing Mechanoid's head away, looking to escape. Mechanoid manages to hold on to the position though. Mechanoid scores with punches from side control. Mechanoid sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Que is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Que pushes Mechanoid away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mechanoid gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Mechanoid wants to lay and pray for a moment but Que keeps working. Mechanoid landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Que is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mechanoid asserts his dominance and retains side control. Que taking a bit of punishment here - Mechanoid scoring with strikes. Que is trying to buck Mechanoid off. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mechanoid in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight! Omnipotent Que showed his dominance in that final round. I think Que has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omnipotent Que! Omnipotent Que took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Battleborn Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
HFA 32
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1# A looping hook to the body misses from Capot. Moss does a little dance to reset his feet. Capot swinging wildly here.
Capot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moss avoids it really well and circles away. Capot swings and misses with a shot to the body and Capot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Capot misses with a jab to the body
and Moss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Moss stuffs the takedown attempt from Capot. Capot gets slowly back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Capot jabbing away but nothing is landing. Moss now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Capot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moss. Capot thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1# Capot missing with a left hand there. Moss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Moss swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Capot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moss pinned against the cage. Moss gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. As Capot backs off Moss throws a huge counter combo but Capot manages to avoid it all. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Capot. That's going to take a lot out of him. Moss moves out of range of the leg kick from Capot. Moss is looking for the big counter here. Capot misses with a wild body shot. Moss looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Capot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Moss counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Moss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Capot. Moss lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD# Capot scores with a takedown into Moss's guard. Moss wants to get back to his feet but Capot passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVB# Still in half guard, Capot seems content to control.#T2# Moss wants to get back to full guard. Moss really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Capot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Moss is defending against the submission attempts here by Capot.
Capot is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB# Capot is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3# Capot is looking to advance position but Moss won't allow it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Moss tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Capot has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Capot controlling the position easily from mount. Moss wants to hold on but Capot pushes him away.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Moss is wriggling around trying to escape.
Capot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Capot has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB# Capot is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Moss is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Capot! An out of breath Frank Capot 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:
MMAH 4 - Porker vs Sulek
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1# Drago connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #KD# Drago lands a left and a right that send Castro crashing to the mat, dazed. Drago thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Castro dives in for a single leg takedown but Drago sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Drago lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Castro can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Drago and Castro drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Drago.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Drago! Ivan Drago tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Conquest XIX
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1# Canetti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Canetti looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#KD# Cervantes lands a big head kick that sends Canetti tumbling to the mat! Cervantes takes a step backwards and waves Canetti back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Canetti is rocked!#CUT#It looks like John Canetti has been cut. Canetti is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Cervantes Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Canetti is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mario Cervantes! A very excited looking Mario Cervantes 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: Dec 08, 2024 |
#R1# Dickons shoots in but Atunes avoids the takedown attempt easily. A nice side step and Atunes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. A chopping leg kick lands by Atunes . Atunes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD# Dickons feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Dickons stopping the sweep attempt from Atunes . Dickons trying to control the position from guard on top but Atunes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dickons 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. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Dickons is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Dickons drops back looking for a leg! Atunes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atunes manages to kick Dickons off! Dickons jumps back into Atunes 's guard. Dickons trying to control the position from guard on top but Atunes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB# Dickons drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dickons jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB# Dickons drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dickons jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Atunes keeping moving, preventing Dickons from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Dickons shoots and misses and Atunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Atunes throws a nice inside leg kick. Jovan Dickons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dickons misses with a takedown and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jovan Dickons. That's going to take a lot out of him. Atunes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dickons. Atunes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dickons. Dickons closes the distance but Atunes moves to the side and Atunes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Dickons throws a series of punches but Atunes moves out of range. Atunes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dickons. Dickons is breathing heavily. Dickons misses with a takedown attempt and Atunes counters with a straight right hand. Dickons has his takedown stuffed and Atunes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Atunes lands a body shot.
Dickons has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Atunes .#T3# Atunes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dickons. That did some damage! Dickons closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Dickons walks into a jab. Dickons shoots and misses and Atunes counters with a nice uppercut. Dickons takes a body punch but keeps moving. A slapping leg kick lands for Atunes .
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Atunes . Dickons shrugs it off though. Atunes lands a really nice looking cross but Dickons seems unphased.
#ROC2#Dickons is rocked! Atunes has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dickons is landing a low percentage of strikes. Atunes lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Dickons - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Atunes !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jao Atunes ! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 229
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1# Wawrzyniak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Wawrzyniak with a body punch. A glancing blow. Wawrzyniak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. A punch combination from Wawrzyniak misses. Jones is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Jones slips a straight right by Wawrzyniak. Jones misses the shot to the body. Wawrzyniak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Jones avoids the body shot from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A looping hook to the body misses from Wawrzyniak. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet. Wawrzyniak is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Wawrzyniak swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wawrzyniak pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jones back to the cage. Wawrzyniak follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Wawrzyniak misses with a hook. Tobiasz Wawrzyniak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wawrzyniak pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jones back to the cage. Wawrzyniak follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC#Jones is rocked! Jones tries to clinch up but Wawrzyniak circles away and keeps his distance. Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Wawrzyniak finish him? Wawrzyniak seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Wawrzyniak misses with a double jab.
#T1# Wawrzyniak fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Jones to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Jones looks to clinch but Wawrzyniak throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Jones taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tobiasz Wawrzyniak! A victorious Tobiasz Wawrzyniak 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:
HFA FIGHT NIGHT 9
Date: Nov 27, 2024 |
#R1# Taker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL# Moss moves into the clinch. The referee is keeping an eye on Moss - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC# Moss breaks the clinch.
Moss lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taker circles away quickly and effectively. Moss throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Moss misses the shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A left and a right from Moss both land. Nice combination. Taker tries for a takedown but Moss circles away easily and Moss counters with a nice uppercut. Taker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Moss counters with a nice uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A head kick misses from Moss. Despite the aggression on Taker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Quincy Moss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Taker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#KD# Moss drops Taker with a beautiful combination! Taker stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Moss is looking for the KO!#ROC#Taker is rocked! Moss batters Taker with a massive right followed by a huge left! Taker is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Moss lands a final crushing right hand to drop Taker to the mat with a gruesome thud! Moss is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Quincy Moss! After winning the bout, Quincy Moss 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:
MMA Hype -12-
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
#R1# Parks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cervantes but Cervantes pushes him off and we're back to square one. No luck with that takedown attempt from Parks. Parks misses with a takedown attempt and Cervantes counters with a nice body shot. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aydin Parks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# Parks has closed the distance and engaged Cervantes in a clinch.
Cervantes wants to take the fight to the mat but Parks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD# Parks tightens his grip and picks Cervantes up, before dumping him to the ground. Cervantes manages to land in guard. Cervantes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Cervantes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Parks is one step ahead there. Parks with a flurry of punches that miss. Cervantes controlling Parks's posture. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cervantes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Cervantes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Parks with a flurry of punches that miss. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Cervantes is pulling down on Parks's head. It's preventing any offense from Parks, at least for the moment. Parks throwing strikes from guard but Cervantes blocks nicely. Parks preventing the sweep. Cervantes controlling the position. Cervantes trying to control the position.
Parks wants to pass the guard but Cervantes is keeping the position. Cervantes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Cervantes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Parks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Parks is fighting to break Cervantes's control of his arms but Cervantes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Cervantes tries to land a sweep but no joy. Parks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Parks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cervantes 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. Cervantes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Parks trying to control the position from guard on top but Cervantes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Parks's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Cervantes is controlling Parks's posture. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cervantes can do anything to dispel that myth. Parks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Parks throws a strike but Cervantes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB# Parks is looking for a triangle here but Cervantes uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Parks sneaks back into half guard.#T3# Parks wants to control but Cervantes is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB# Parks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Parks tries to roll over but Cervantes keeps him under control. Parks taking some punishment here, with Cervantes in his half guard. Parks trying to control from the bottom.
Cervantes prevents Parks from improving his position. Well, if Cervantes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cervantes trying to control from half guard but Parks is working away. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2# Cervantes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Parks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cervantes. Cervantes throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Parks to regain full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Parks has his foot on Cervantes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cervantes works his way back into a safe position though. Parks controls Cervantes momentarily but Cervantes frees himself. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aydin Parks 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##TD# Parks fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cervantes sprawls well initially but Parks persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Parks throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cervantes to regain full guard. Parks throwing strikes but missing. Parks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Parks throws a big elbow that misses. Parks 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. Parks stopping the sweep attempt from Cervantes. Parks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Cervantes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Cervantes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Parks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Parks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cervantes can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Parks being controlled here momentarily. Parks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cervantes's head.#T1# Parks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Cervantes is trying to control the position but Parks postures up. Parks being controlled here momentarily. Cervantes wants to sweep here but Parks controlling him for the moment. Parks throws a strike but Cervantes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Parks working a defensive guard here.
Cervantes connects with a couple of short punches. Aydin Parks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Parks keeping moving, preventing Cervantes from controlling successfully. Cervantes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Parks haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2# Parks is trying to control the position but Cervantes postures up. Parks pulls Cervantes in close to prevent any damage. Cervantes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Cervantes lands a couple of decent looking shots. Cervantes scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB# Parks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cervantes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Cervantes wants to control from the top but Parks keeps moving. Cervantes works over Parks with some ground and pound from guard. Cervantes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3# Cervantes is stalling in the full guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL# Parks has managed to clinch.
Cervantes looking for a takedown. Cervantes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cervantes throws a head punch that misses. #TD# Parks gets a trip takedown into half guard. Cervantes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Cervantes is holding on to half guard well. Parks lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Parks throwing shots but Cervantes is blocking nicely. #T4# Cervantes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Parks. Parks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Parks lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Cervantes! More strikes land and this one is all over! Parks jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aydin Parks! |
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Event:
HFA 27
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1# Compton lands a really nice looking cross but Da Silva seems unphased.
Compton lands with a hook. Da Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. A punch combination from Compton misses. Compton misses the shot to the body. Compton misses with a double jab.
Da Silva feinted with a counter takedown. Da Silva shoots in and drives through. Compton sprawls well. A punch combination from Compton misses. #TD# Da Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Compton uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Compton enables Da Silva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Compton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2# Compton is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Da Silva presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Compton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Compton tries to break the clinch but Da Silva is controlling the position. Compton has had enough of the clinch but Da Silva keeps him there for the moment. Compton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Compton is trying to break the clinch but Da Silva has him pressed against the cage. #TD# Da Silva pulls guard effortlessly. #T1##SUB# Da Silva looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Compton is defending well. Da Silva quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Compton has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Da Silva celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kuju Da Silva! In defeat, Stephen Compton stepped up to the mic, saying 'what you expect when this sh*thole of a org has changed owners more times then ive changed a jonny!'. |
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