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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
C302: Cheese vs Albatross III
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Obaminator misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that Obaminator avoids nicely.
No joy there for Kuznetsov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Obaminator swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Kuznetsov clinches up against the cage.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Obaminator blocks it with crossed arms.
Obaminator tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Obaminator is trying to break the clinch but Kuznetsov is controlling him.
Kuznetsov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Obaminator struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the head.
#BC#
Obaminator escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Obaminator tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Obaminator escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Obaminator swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Obaminator avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obaminator keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Obaminator misses with a leg kick
and Kuznetsov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up but Obaminator circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Kuznetsov clinches up with Obaminator and pushes him back against the cage.
Obaminator takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Obaminator escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left.
Obaminator was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obaminator went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kuznetsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obaminator lands a lovely overhand right.
Kuznetsov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Obaminator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kuznetsov wants to slow Obaminator down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2#
Kuznetsov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2##BC#
Obaminator manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obaminator sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Obaminator.
Kuznetsov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kuznetsov lands a nice hook to Obaminator's body. Obaminator takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kuznetsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obaminator throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries a quick counter leg kick but Obaminator is wise to it.#CL2#
Kuznetsov clinches.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside.
Kuznetsov tries to land knees in the clinch but Obaminator avoids the damage to the body.
Obaminator swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov has Obaminator pressed against the cage, preventing Obaminator from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Obaminator - that landed with a thud.
Obaminator scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Obaminator escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuznetsov lands with an overhand left.
Obaminator looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuznetsov moves to clinch but Obaminator breaks away
and Obaminator counters with a head kick. That will keep Kuznetsov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T3#
Obaminator looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kuznetsov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Obaminator.
Kuznetsov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Obaminator seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kuznetsov can turn it around.
Obaminator tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obaminator tries to circle away but Kuznetsov has him pinned against the cage.
A short left from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov trying to land knees to the body.
Kuznetsov looking to stall.
Obaminator scores with a nice hook to the head.
Obaminator tries to circle away but Kuznetsov has him pinned against the cage.
Kuznetsov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Obaminator.
Obaminator misses with a body punch.
Obaminator tries to break free but Kuznetsov pushes him back against the cage.
Obaminator's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Obaminator managing to block the knees to the body from Kuznetsov.
Obaminator misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Obaminator breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Obaminator throws a body kick.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Obaminator.
Kuznetsov misses with a body punch
enabling Obaminator to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab from Obaminator.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Obaminator.
A clash of legs there as Kuznetsov blocks the low kick.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Obaminator finds it's way through Kuznetsov's defenses.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that Obaminator ducks under and follows up with a left that Obaminator also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kuznetsov lands an overhand right.
Kuznetsov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Obaminator lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Kuznetsov rushes Obaminator and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Obaminator has had enough of the clinch but Kuznetsov keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch.
Obaminator staying out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Kuznetsov.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Kuznetsov blocks the low kick.
Obaminator scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Obaminator moves away
and Obaminator connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up.
Obaminator looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Obaminator misses the target.
Kuznetsov misses with a combination
and Obaminator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Obaminator bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A combination from Kuznetsov does no damage.
Obaminator moves out of range of the leg kick from Kuznetsov.
Obaminator slips under a jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Obaminator counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Obaminator makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kuznetsov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Obaminator swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Obaminator swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Obaminator takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Obaminator is looking to slow Kuznetsov down with leg kicks.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.#CL2#
Kuznetsov gets a clinch.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Obaminator blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuznetsov tries to work over Obaminator's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Obaminator.
Obaminator wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage.
Obaminator wants to break free but Kuznetsov has control.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Obaminator counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Obaminator connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Obaminator lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#Kuznetsov is rocked!
Kuznetsov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Obaminator's head.#T3#
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Obaminator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obaminator connects with a body shot.
Obaminator misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely.
Kuznetsov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuznetsov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Obaminator paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obaminator moves away.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild combination.
Obaminator was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Obaminator on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Obaminator takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Obaminator.
Kuznetsov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alexander Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Obaminator swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuznetsov.
Obaminator works the jab nicely.
Obaminator scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kuznetsov with the inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kuznetsov throws the kick towards the body but Obaminator avoids it.
Kuznetsov misses with a right hand
and Obaminator connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch but Obaminator swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Obaminator can pounce on him.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Obaminator is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Barack Obaminator will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Obaminator lands a jab to the head.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kuznetsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obaminator slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Obaminator throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range. #CL2#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Obaminator has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Obaminator lands a nice shot to the body.
Obaminator lands with a light punch inside.
Obaminator stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Obaminator tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Obaminator blocks with his arms.
Obaminator is looking to break free of the clinch but Kuznetsov has double underhooks.
Kuznetsov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Obaminator is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Obaminator escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Obaminator slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Obaminator throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kuznetsov avoids it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kuznetsov!
#T1#
Obaminator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Kuznetsov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Obaminator.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
Obaminator wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Obaminator scores with a nice hook to the head.
Obaminator misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Obaminator blocks with his arms.
Kuznetsov lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Obaminator escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Obaminator moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Obaminator showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov walks into a stiff left hand from Obaminator.#T2#
Good shot there by Obaminator.
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!
Obaminator slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Obaminator counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov moves in looking to clinch but Obaminator pushes him off.
Good leg kick by Obaminator.
Kuznetsov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Obaminator scores with a nice body kick.
Obaminator feints and then cracks Kuznetsov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuznetsov down.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Obaminator! Kuznetsov is out on his feet! Obaminator rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Kuznetsov is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Kuznetsov is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barack Obaminator!
A victorious Barack Obaminator thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
UCF 26: Kahnwald v Oliveira
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Jiurgite with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boytsov to score with a decent uppercut.
Boytsov throws a hook but Jiurgite avoids it easily.
Jiurgite jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jiurgite misses with a straight left.
Jiurgite throws a jab but it's blocked by Boytsov.
Boytsov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jiurgite's head backwards.
Boytsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jiurgite throws out a powerful jab.
Jiurgite looks to score with a jab to the body but Boytsov is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Boytsov as he connects with a hook.
Boytsov tries to move into range but Jiurgite moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jiurgite slips under a jab from Boytsov.
Jiurgite throws a big shot that misses.
Boytsov walks into a stiff left hand from Jiurgite.
Boytsov throws a body punch but Jiurgite moves out of range.
Good shot there by Boytsov.#T1##TD2#
Boytsov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Boytsov is looking for a kimura here.
Jiurgite regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boytsov sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Boytsov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jiurgite manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boytsov has Jiurgite in his guard.#REVR#
Boytsov wants to sweep here but Jiurgite controlling him for the moment. #T2##SUB2#
Boytsov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jiurgite defends well.#SUB2#
Boytsov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jiurgite has passed into half guard!
Boytsov is controlling Jiurgite's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Boytsov looking for a kimura from the bottom but Jiurgite passes into side control!
Boytsov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Jiurgite controlling the action here.
Boytsov tries to get to full guard but Jiurgite has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Boytsov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jiurgite not doing much here.
Boytsov wants to control but Jiurgite is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Boytsov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jiurgite pulls his head out easily.
Jiurgite uses his free foot to push down on Boytsov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Boytsov. #SUB#
Jiurgite working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Boytsov is working to get back to half guard.
Boytsov tries to improve his position but instead Jiurgite has taken his back!
Boytsov tries to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jiurgite's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zé Jiurgite will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jiurgite swings away with a body shot that misses
and Boytsov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zé Jiurgite is winning the standup battle so far.
Jiurgite uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boytsov.
Boytsov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boytsov throws an off balance right hand
and Jiurgite counters with a nice uppercut.
Jiurgite misses with a hook
and Boytsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jiurgite on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boytsov misses with a hook. Jiurgite ducked under it nicely.
Boytsov misses with an uppercut
and Jiurgite counters with a straight right hand.
Jiurgite pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jiurgite is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boytsov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Boytsov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jiurgite doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Jiurgite has Boytsov up against the cage in a clinch.
Jiurgite swings wildly with an uppercut but Boytsov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Jiurgite scores with a shot to the side of Boytsov's head.
Boytsov blocks a body shot from Jiurgite.
Boytsov blocks a body shot from Jiurgite.
Jiurgite misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jiurgite fails to land.
Boytsov is stalling here.
Jiurgite working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Jiurgite - that landed with a thud.
Boytsov tries for a takedown but Jiurgite manages to get underhooks.
Boytsov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jiurgite swings wildly with an uppercut but Boytsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jiurgite throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boytsovs head. #T2#
Jiurgite lands with a short shot to the head.
Boytsov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jiurgite pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jiurgite fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boytsov manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Jiurgite. That snapped Boytsov's head back.
Jiurgite throws a head kick that misses.
Jiurgite misses with a double jab
and Boytsov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jiurgite throws a right hand that misses
and Boytsov counters with a left and a right that stings Jiurgite.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jiurgite throws out a powerful jab.
Jiurgite shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jiurgite moves away from the strike by Boytsov.
Boytsov throws a lazy right hand but Jiurgite sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Boytsov misses. #T3#
Jiurgite misses with an uppercut.
Boytsov catches Jiurgite with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Boytsov drives through with a takedown into Jiurgite's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jiurgite keeping moving, preventing Boytsov from controlling successfully.
Boytsov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dmitry Boytsov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jiurgite keeping moving, preventing Boytsov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Boytsov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jiurgite is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Boytsov, into his guard. #REVR##T4#
Boytsov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jiurgite engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jiurgite has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Boytsov working for submissions but it's allowed Jiurgite to get to half guard.
Boytsov manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zé Jiurgite will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD2#
Boytsov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jiurgite was covering up waiting for the punch and Boytsov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jiurgite looking for a guillotine here but Boytsov defends easily.
#SUB2#
Boytsov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jiurgite dives on top into guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Boytsov has his foot on Jiurgite's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jiurgite works his way back into a safe position though.
Boytsov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB2#
Boytsov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jiurgite is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Boytsov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jiurgite stacks Boytsov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jiurgite!
Jiurgite controls the position.
Boytsov looking for a sweep but Jiurgite has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Boytsov tries to reverse the position but Jiurgite maintains control.
Jiurgite takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boytsov regains half guard.#T2#
Boytsov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Boytsov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jiurgite pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Boytsov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jiurgite pulls his head out easily.
Boytsov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Boytsov looking for subs from the bottom but Jiurgite mounts him!
Boytsov tries to lock up and control but Jiurgite gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boytsov is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Boytsov reaches up to try and control the position but Jiurgite seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Boytsov rolls and tries to escape and now Jiurgite has his back!
Boytsov can't escape the position.
Boytsov just trying to survive but Jiurgite is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boytsov is keeping busy.
Jiurgite gets his hands free as Boytsov looks to control.
Dmitry Boytsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Jiurgite really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Boytsov.
Jiurgite is not going to allow Boytsov to sit and survive in this position.
Jiurgite is trying to stick to Boytsov's back but Boytsov is turning into Jiurgite. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jiurgite's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Boytsov.#SUB#
Boytsov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jiurgite has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boytsov has managed to get both his arms back between Jiurgite's legs - danger averted.
Boytsov pushes down on Jiurgite's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Boytsov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Jiurgite actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zé Jiurgite.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jiurgite, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zé Jiurgite! |
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Event:
SMASH: Railio vs Drake
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Buryckin gets the takedown into side control.
Justen is looking for a sweep.
Buryckin trying to control the position but Justen is working away. #SUB#
Buryckin tries for a kimura but Justen is defending well.
Buryckin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Justen keeps working.
Justen tries to buck Buryckin off but Buryckin is having none of it.
Buryckin is looking to take a break and control but Justen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Justen is looking to regain half guard here but Buryckin keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1##SUB#
Buryckin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Justen tries to bench press Buryckin off him but Buryckin keeps the position.
Justen keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Buryckin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Buryckin trying to control the position but Justen is working away. #SUB#
Buryckin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Justen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Buryckin wants to control but Justen is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Buryckin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Justen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Buryckin off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Buryckin fending off the submission attempt from Justen. #SUB2#
Justen goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Buryckin escapes and is now in half guard on top. #T3#
Justen trying to control from the bottom.
Buryckin is looking to advance position but Justen won't allow it.
Justen is trying to maintain the position but Buryckin is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Justen actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Justen actively working from the bottom here.
Buryckin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Buryckin content just to control the position here.
Justen is squirming around, avoiding Buryckin's attempts to control the action. #T4##SUB#
Buryckin goes for an armbar but Justen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Justen. #SUB#
Buryckin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Justen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Buryckin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Buryckin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Justen is aware though and is defending well.
Buryckin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Buryckin working for a triangle but Justen defends it easily.
Justen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buryckin is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Justen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Buryckin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Buryckin has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matvey Buryckin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Buryckin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buryckin lands a nice hook to Justen's body. Justen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Justen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Buryckin.
Buryckin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Justen tries to sprawl but Buryckin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Buryckin passes to side control.
Justen is trying to get back to half guard.
Buryckin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Justen can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Buryckin tries for a kimura but Justen is defending well.
Justen sneaks back into half guard.
Justen tries to roll over but Buryckin keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Buryckin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Justen defends it well.
Buryckin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Justen!
Justen can't escape the position.
Buryckin is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Justen is in real trouble.
Buryckin doesn't have the hooks in and Justen manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Buryckin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Buryckin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Justen defends it easily.#SUB#
Buryckin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Justen defends well.#T2##SUB#
Buryckin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Justen trying to control but Buryckin is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Justen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Justen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Buryckin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Justen trying to control the position from guard on top but Buryckin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Justen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Buryckin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Justen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Buryckin 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.#T3#
Justen is stalling in the full guard.
Justen passes Buryckin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Buryckin is trying to control but can't.
Buryckin gets full guard.#SUB#
Buryckin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Justen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Matvey Buryckin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Justen tries for a kimura but Buryckin is defending well. #SUB2#
Justen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Justen trying to control the action but Buryckin is working from the bottom.
Justen working away.
Buryckin is looking to regain half guard here but Justen keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buryckin wants to control but Justen postures up.
Justen advances to mount. #SUB2#
Justen looking to isolate an arm here. Buryckin doesn't see it coming and as Justen extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Justen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Herbert Justen!
Herbert Justen managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Shadow Realm Apparel, into his post fight interview. |
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HRL81
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Momomoto. No joy for Krylov on that attempt.
Momomoto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Momomoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krylov.
Krylov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Momomoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krylov misses with a straight right.
Momomoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Krylov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Momomoto napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Momomoto bucks up and tries to throw Krylov off but instead Krylov has got his back!#SUB#
Krylov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krylov is looking to control Momomoto but Momomoto is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Krylov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T1#
Momomoto just trying to survive but Krylov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Krylov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Krylov looking to break Momomoto's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Momomoto remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Krylov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Krylov tightening his grip on Momomoto, looking for the choke.
Momomoto rolls, trying to escape but Krylov keeps control of the position.
Krylov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Momomoto preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Krylov. #T2##SUB#
Krylov is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Momomoto is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anton Krylov!
Anton Krylov retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Anton Krylov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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HRL82
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Pulizzi throws a leg kick but Stukov moved away.
A big right from Stukov misses.
Stukov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pulizzi is out of range and Stukov settles back down.
Petr Stukov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulizzi takes a swing at Stukov's ribcage but misses.
Pulizzi takes a swing at Stukov's ribcage but misses.
Stukov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stukov scores with a nice right hand.
Pulizzi misses with a body shot.
A big right from Stukov misses.
Stukov lands a jab to Pulizzi's midsection.
Pulizzi checks a low kick from Stukov.
Pulizzi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stukov throws a looping overhand right but Pulizzi ducks down to avoid it.
Pulizzi misses with a shot to the body
and Stukov counters with a straight right hand.
Pulizzi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stukov scores with a head kick.
Stukov moves out of range as Pulizzi throws a body kick.
Pulizzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stukov manages to avoid it.#T1#
A right-left combo lands from Stukov.
Stukov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulizzi. Stukov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulizzi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pulizzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stukov manages to avoid it.
Pulizzi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pulizzi misses with a wild combination.
Stukov misses with a wild body shot.
Stukov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pulizzi.
Stukov avoids the body shot from Pulizzi.
Stukov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stukov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pulizzi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stukov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stukov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stukov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pulizzi. That did some damage!#T2#
Pulizzi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pulizzi lands with a nice body punch.
A punch lands to the side of Stukov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stukov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Stukov lands with an overhand left.
Pulizzi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stukov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulizzi.
No joy there for Pulizzi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pulizzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Stukov is just out of range.
Pulizzi defending well as Stukov loads up on a big left hand.
Pulizzi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stukov counters with a two punch combo.
Pulizzi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stukov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pulizzi is looking to wear down Stukov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stukov misses with a low kick.
Pulizzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pulizzi misses with a wild body shot.
Pulizzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stukov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulizzi.#T3#
Stukov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stukov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jab by Stukov.
Pulizzi misses with a wild body shot.
Stukov sizes up Pulizzi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pulizzi misses with an uppercut.
Stukov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stukov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stukov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pulizzi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Stukov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pulizzi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pulizzi loads up on a big right hand but Stukov slips the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stukov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulizzi. Stukov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulizzi swinging wildly here.
Pulizzi misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulizzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stukov manages to avoid it.
Stukov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pulizzi.
Pulizzi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stukov counters with a good low kick that Pulizzi was not able to check.
Pulizzi throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Stukov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pulizzi throwing a counter right hand but Stukov manages to avoid it.
Stukov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pulizzi misses with a few strikes there.
A nice leg kick from Stukov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulizzi misses with a body shot.
Stukov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stukov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pulizzi misses with a jab to the body
and Stukov counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pulizzi throws a series of punches but Stukov avoids them all with ease.
Stukov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pulizzi has time to react.
Pulizzi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stukov throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Stukov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulizzi. Stukov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulizzi throws a body punch but Stukov moves out of range.
Stukov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stukov with a nice cross.
Jab, jab by Stukov - just one landing.
Stukov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pulizzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stukov tries to land a leg kick but Pulizzi saw it coming and moves away.
Stukov misses with an uppercut
and Pulizzi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stukov thinking.
Pulizzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Stukov is just out of range.
Stukov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pulizzi misses with a double jab
and Stukov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stukov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulizzi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pulizzi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Pulizzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Stukov is just out of range.
Stukov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stukov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pulizzi throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Pulizzi jabs at Stukov's body.
Pulizzi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stukov slips a jab from Pulizzi.
Stukov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pulizzi.
Pulizzi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stukov.
Pulizzi misses with a wild body shot.
Pulizzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stukov.
A jab from Stukov does it's job there.
Pulizzi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stukov looks to throw the jab but Pulizzi is out of range.
Pulizzi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Petr Stukov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pulizzi throws a wild body kick that Stukov sees coming a mile off.
Pulizzi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pulizzi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Stukov lands a lovely overhand right.
Pulizzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulizzi slips a straight right by Stukov.
Pulizzi moves out of range of the body kick from Stukov.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stukov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pulizzi.
Stukov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pulizzi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stukov.
Pulizzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stukov moves away.
Pulizzi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pulizzi swings for the body but Stukov moves out of range.
Stukov wants to land a leg kick but Pulizzi is out of range.
Pulizzi throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Stukov misses.
Pulizzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stukov manages to avoid it.
Pulizzi scores with a shot to the body.
Stukov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pulizzi's sensitive parts.
Stukov thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Stukov looks to move away, Pulizzi throws a big counter combo but Stukov just gets out of the way.
Pulizzi lunges at Stukov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stukov's hand. #T3#
Stukov lands a glancing blow to the side of Pulizzi's head.
Stukov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pulizzi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pulizzi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stukov throws an off balance right hand
and Pulizzi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pulizzi lands a jab.
Stukov cracks Pulizzi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pulizzi swings for the body but Stukov moves out of range.
Pulizzi takes a swing at Stukov's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pulizzi lands with a nice body punch.
Stukov looks to land a left hand but Pulizzi moved out of range nicely.
Pulizzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulizzi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pulizzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stukov throws a poor cross that misses
and Stukov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulizzi digs a good hook to Stukov's body.
#T4#
A big left from Stukov misses.
It looked like Pulizzi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pulizzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stukov.
Pulizzi misses with a body kick.
Stukov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pulizzi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pulizzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stukov cracks Pulizzi with a good jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pulizzi, as that shot connected.
Pulizzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pulizzi moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice jab there from Stukov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stukov throws a jab when Pulizzi was well out of range.
That kick from Pulizzi tenderised Stukov's leg. Stukov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stukov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulizzi moves away.
Stukov throws a head kick that Pulizzi semi-blocks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Petr Stukov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Stukov throws an overhand right that lands on Pulizzi's shoulder, as Pulizzi tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Pulizzi misses the target.
Stukov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pulizzi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stukov thinking.
Pulizzi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pulizzi checks a leg kick.
Pulizzi slips a straight right by Stukov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulizzi. Stukov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stukov throws a counter combo.
Stukov misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Pulizzi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stukov lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulizzi. Stukov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stukov lands with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Stukov, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulizzi moves out of range of the strikes.
Pulizzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulizzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Stukov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulizzi.
Pulizzi looks for the body kick but Stukov saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stukov! But no joy.#T1#
Pulizzi throws a series of punches but Stukov avoids them all with ease.
Pulizzi slips under a jab from Stukov.
It looked like Pulizzi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stukov, as that shot connected.
Pulizzi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stukov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pulizzi.
Pulizzi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab lands there for Pulizzi.
Stukov lands a jab to Pulizzi's midsection.
Stukov throws an overhand right that lands on Pulizzi's shoulder, as Pulizzi tries to avoid the shot.
Pulizzi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulizzi. Stukov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stukov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pulizzi cracks Stukov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Stukov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A left lands for Stukov.#T2#
Stukov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stukov loads up on a big right hand but Pulizzi slips the punch.
Pulizzi misses with a kick to the body.
Stukov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stukov throws a right and a left that Pulizzi avoids nicely.
Stukov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pulizzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pulizzi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pulizzi avoids the body shot from Stukov.
Stukov throws a combination that misses
and Pulizzi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stukov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pulizzi moves away from the strike by Stukov.
Stukov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pulizzi misses with a two punch combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Stukov. That snapped Pulizzi's head back.
Pulizzi cracks Stukov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stukov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulizzi.
#T3#
Stukov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pulizzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stukov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulizzi.
No joy there for Pulizzi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pulizzi digs a good hook to Stukov's body.
Pulizzi loads up on a big right hand but Stukov slips the punch.
Pulizzi swings for the body but Stukov moves out of range.
Pulizzi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Joe Pulizzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pulizzi misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stukov.
Stukov connects with a right hand. Pulizzi shakes it off.
Stukov slips under a jab from Pulizzi.
Stukov throws a shot to the body.
Pulizzi misses the shot to the body.
Stukov tests Pulizzi's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pulizzi, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Stukov as he connects with a hook.
Stukov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stukov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Stukov tests Pulizzi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pulizzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Stukov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pulizzi throws a right hand that misses
and Stukov counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Pulizzi is rocked!
Stukov jabs at Pulizzi's body.
Oh Pulizzi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pulizzi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stukov.
Pulizzi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pulizzi seems to have got his legs back now.
That kick from Stukov tenderised Pulizzi's leg. Pulizzi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pulizzi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stukov lands with a right hand.
Petr Stukov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pulizzi tries to land a front kick but Stukov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stukov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petr Stukov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stukov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petr Stukov!
Petr Stukov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SMASH: Sitsongrit vs McGee
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Leonov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leonov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davito.
Leonov jabs at Davito's body.
Leonov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick lands for Leonov.
Leonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leonov misses with a low kick as Davito jumps back.
It seemed like Davito was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Davito walks into a straight right hand from Leonov.
A head kick from Leonov lands but Davito takes it in his stride.
Leonov scoring well with a low kick there.
Leonov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Leonov misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Davito! But no joy.
Davito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Leonov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Davito.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonov throws a right hand that misses
and Davito counters with an inside leg kick.
Jab from Leonov.
A left lands for Leonov.#T1#
Leonov throws a jab but it's blocked by Davito.
Davito's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Leonov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Davito scrambles back to his feet.
Davito avoids the head kick by Leonov.
Davito misses with a two punch combination.
Davito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leonov just misses with a punch to the body.
Leonov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Davito.
Leonov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Decent striking displayed by Leonov there.
Leonov thows a body kick. Davito tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Leonov throws a body kick that misses.
Leonov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Davito counters with a low kick, right behind Leonov 's knee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davito looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Leonov throws a right hand that Davito ducks under and follows up with a left that Davito also avoids with ease.
Leonov tries to land a front kick but Davito steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Davito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leonov.
Davito thows a leg kick but Leonov checks it
and Leonov counters with a thumping low kick.
Leonov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Davito misses the target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Leonov - that will leave a mark!
Davito ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davito loads up on a big right hand but Leonov slips the punch.
Leonov takes a swing at Davito's ribcage but misses.
Davito now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Leonov scores with a body shot.
Leonov throws a hook to the side of Davito's head but Davito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davito drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
A jab from Leonov misses.
Davito only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Leonov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davito.
An inside leg kick from Leonov misses.
It seemed like Davito was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leonov misses with a straight left.
Leonov is looking to score with low kicks.
Davito misses the shot to the body.
Davito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Davito has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leonov.
A low kick from Leonov is predictable there
and Davito counters with a right hand to the body.
Leonov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leonov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Davito counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Davito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Davito scores with a nice right hand.
#T4#
Leonov connects with a body shot that sends Davito's belly button to the back.
Davito ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davito avoids the head kick by Leonov.
A little jabbing left from Davito on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leonov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leonov takes a swing at Davito's ribcage but misses.
Davito looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leonov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Davito throws out a counter right but Leonov avoids it with no problem.#KD2#
Davito lands a big uppercut and Leonov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Leonov looks OK. Davito waves Leonov back to his feet!#ROC2#Leonov is rocked!
We've been informed that Davito has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Davito cracks Leonov with a hook to the temple - Leonov is on wobbly legs here! Davito swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Leonov falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Davito wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pelosi Davito!
A less than humble Pelosi Davito misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
SMASH: Sitsongrit vs McGee
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Bispen lands a head shot.
Bispen throws a right hand that Kalske ducks under and follows up with a left that Kalske also avoids with ease.
Bispen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bispen looks to land a right hand but Kalske moved out of range.
Kalske slips under a jab.
Bispen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Danga de danga de dang - Bispen scores with a four punch combination!
Kalske uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bispen.
Kalske tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bispen defends well and Kalske ends up having to push Bispen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kalske keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bispen.
Bispen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalske.
Bispen looks to land a right hand but Kalske moved out of range.
Bispen misses with a hook
and Kalske counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kalske takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalske shoots in but Bispen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bispen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bispen throws a combination. Kalske tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jab by Bispen.#T1#
Bispen lands a lovely overhand right.
Bispen scores with a nice right hand.
Bispen connects with a crisp jab.
Bispen lands a jab to Kalske's midsection.
Kalske throws a leg kick which misses Bispen's front leg but catches the back leg as Bispen tries to avoid it.
Kalske tries to land a front kick but Bispen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bispen throwing a counter right hand but Kalske manages to avoid it.
Bispen leaves Kalske with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ivan Bispen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hjallis Kalske.
The fighters circling - Bispen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ivan Bispen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalske is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kalske. That's going to slow Bispen down.
Bispen throws a right hand that misses
and Kalske counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kalske thows a leg kick but Bispen checks it
and Bispen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bispen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bispen connects with a looping right hand.
Ivan Bispen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Bispen throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kalske! But no joy.
Jab, jab by Bispen - just one landing.
Bispen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kalske defending well as Bispen loads up on a big left hand.
Bispen missing with a left hand there. Kalske was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kalske takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bispen misses with a two punch combination.
Kalske uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bispen.
Bispen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bispen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Kalske.
A good leg kick by Kalske.
Kalske pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kalske changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kalske uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bispen.#T3#
Bispen blocks a low kick nicely.
Bispen throws a series of punches but Kalske avoids them all with ease.
Bispen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bispen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bispen takes a swing at Kalske's ribcage but misses.
Bispen misses with an uppercut
and Kalske counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bispen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bispen throws a hook to the side of Kalske's head but Kalske sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bispen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kalske misses with a body kick.
Bispen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalske was well out of range. Poor timing from Bispen.
Kalske misses with a low kick.
Kalske shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bispen sprawls well. Bispen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kalske gets slowly back to his feet.
Bispen lands a body shot.
#T4#
Kalske throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kalske shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bispen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bispen throws an overhand right that lands on Kalske's shoulder, as Kalske tries to avoid the shot.
Kalske tries a quick counter leg kick but Bispen is wise to it.
Kalske avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kalske throws a head kick but Bispen moves out of range.
Bispen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bispen misses with a right hand
and Kalske counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bispen misses the shot to the body.
Kalske pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bispen is out of range and Kalske settles back down.
A big left from Kalske misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bispen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kalske with the counter takedown but Bispen avoids it easily.
Bispen fails to land with a series of punches.
Kalske cracks Bispen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bispen lands a nice shot that snaps Kalske's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Bispen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kalske is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bispen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bispen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kalske can do to turn this around?
Kalske throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bispen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kalske takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kalske dodges the punch combination from Bispen.
Bispen misses with a left hand
letting Kalske counter with a right hand.
Bispen throws a looping overhand right but Kalske ducks down to avoid it.
Kalske listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ivan Bispen is winning the standup battle so far.
Kalske staying out of range there.
It seemed like Kalske was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bispen loads up on a big right hand but Kalske slips the punch.
Kalske has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Bispen.
Kalske looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bispen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kalske misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Bispen misses the target.
Bispen throws a right and a left that Kalske avoids nicely.
Kalske looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Bispen lands with a straight right. Kalske didn't see that one coming.
Kalske uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bispen.
Bispen swings for the body but Kalske moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kalske might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bispen has got the better of the exchanges.
Bispen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kalske connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bispen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kalske uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kalske moves out of range of the strikes.
Kalske flicks out a counter leg kick but Bispen steps away.
Kalske ducks under a wild hook from Bispen.
Bispen looks to land a left hand but Kalske moved out of range nicely.
Kalske is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kalske misses with an uppercut. Bispen saw that one coming.
Bispen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bispen slips a straight right by Kalske.
It looked like Bispen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bispen misses with a hook to the body
and Kalske counters with a stiff right hand.
Bispen takes a swing at Kalske's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalske with a hook.#T2#
Good exchange - Bispen coming out on top.
Kalske displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bispen throws out the jab.
Kalske thinks about the counter body kick.
Bispen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bispen throwing a counter right hand but Kalske manages to avoid it.
Bispen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kalske momentarily.
Bispen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kalske on the side of the head.
Bispen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kalske counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kalske rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bispen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bispen throws a right and a left that Kalske avoids nicely.
Kalske dives in and grabs Bispen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bispen pushes down on Kalske's head and hops out.
Bispen misses with a wild body shot.
Bispen throws out a loose jab but Kalske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bispen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kalske counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Kalske.
Kalske works Bispen's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Kalske throws a leg kick that misses.
Bispen throws a shot to the body.
Bispen takes one to the side of the head.
Kalske misses with a kick to the body.
Kalske shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kalske scores with a punch to the head.
Bispen throws a series of punches but Kalske moves out of range.
Kalske throws a head kick that misses.
Kalske fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bispen manages to avoid it.
Bispen throws the left hand but Kalske avoids the punch easily.
Kalske has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kalske throws a series of strikes that have Bispen backpedaling.
Kalske's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bispen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kalske scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalske lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kalske moves out of range as Bispen strikes.#T4#
Kalske misses with a looping right.
Bispen throws a shot from downtown. Kalske moves away and avoids it.
Kalske tries a quick counter leg kick but Bispen is wise to it.
Bispen thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bispen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalske.
Kalske swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bispen connects with a crisp jab.
Bispen misses with a looping left.
Kalske lands a jab to the nose.
Bispen jabs Kalske right on the nose. Kalske blinks but takes it well.
Bispen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bispen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalske throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bispen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bispen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kalske on the side of the head.
Kalske lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hjallis Kalske will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bispen throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kalske to counter with a crisp jab.
Kalske tries a head kick but it misses.
Bispen throws a combination that misses
and Kalske counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bispen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bispen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kalske misses with a looping left.
Bispen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalske throws out a counter right but Bispen avoids it with no problem.
Bispen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kalske uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bispen.
A left lands for Bispen.
Kalske swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bispen.
Kalske scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalske connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bispen momentarily.
Bispen throws a series of punches but Kalske moves out of range.
Bispen throws a looping overhand right but Kalske ducks down to avoid it.
Kalske unleashes a big counter combination but Bispen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Bispen blocks the low kick.
Kalske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bispen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalske.
Bispen misses with a looping right.
Kalske thuds his right hand into Bispen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bispen throws a looping overhand right but Kalske ducks down to avoid it.
Kalske tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bispen misses with a double jab.
Kalske ducks under a wild hook from Bispen.
Bispen throws a combination. Kalske tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kalske attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bispen lands with a straight right. Kalske didn't see that one coming.
Bispen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bispen misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Kalske counters with a single leg into guard. Bispen didn't expect that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bispen wants to get back to his feet but Kalske is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bispen keeping moving, preventing Kalske from controlling successfully.
Kalske trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kalske content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kalske keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bispen's head.
Kalske throws a big elbow that misses.
Kalske working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kalske's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bispen keeping moving, preventing Kalske from controlling successfully. #T3#
Bispen wants to get back to his feet but Kalske is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kalske working some strikes from top position.
Kalske works over Bispen with some ground and pound from guard.
Bispen trying to control the position here.
Kalske stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bispen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kalske makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bispen trying to control the position here. #ES#
Bispen pushes Kalske off and gets back to his feet.
#T4#
Kalske shoots in for a takedown but Bispen shows good takedown defense.
Kalske on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bispen throws a right hand that misses
and Kalske counters with a nice uppercut.
Bispen throws a right hand that misses
and Kalske cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Kalske looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bispen!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalske working the body and head with strikes.
Kalske wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bispen keeps working.
Bispen looks to move to half guard but instead Kalske has passed into mount! Damn!
Bispen is looking to improve his position but Kalske isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hjallis Kalske.
I think Kalske has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hjallis Kalske!
Hjallis Kalske decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
MILF Championships 1
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Boets bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Warner's head backwards.
Boets goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Warner just misses with a punch to the body.
Dimon Boets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boets works over Warner's head and body with a nice combination.
Warner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Warner looks to land a body kick but Boets moved away.
A swing and a miss from Warner.
A punch lands to the side of Warner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Warner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boets.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boets throws a body punch but Warner moves out of range.
Boets scores with a hook to the body. Warner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Warner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boets throws a series of punches but Warner avoids them all with ease.
Boets cracks Warner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Warner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boets's head backwards.#T1#
Boets lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Boets throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Warner counters with a stiff right hand.
Boets connects with a looping right hand.
Boets connects with a jab.
Boets's coach down at Cherokees Island Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Boets's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Boets takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Boets.
Boets lands a lovely overhand right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boets.
A shot to the liver by Boets. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boets fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boets throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Warner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boets tests Warner's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Warner moves out of range as Boets strikes.
Boets lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boets misses with a looping left.
Boets scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Boets misses with a two punch combination.
Warner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice cross by Boets.
Boets swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boets might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Warner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boets.
A slow jab from Boets misses its intended target.
Warner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boets doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Warner throws a head kick but Boets moves out of range.
Warner tries to move into range but Boets moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Boets connects with a right hand. Warner shakes it off.
Boets swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boets scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Warner doesn't seem bothered though.
Boets throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Warner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boets stuns Warner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boets is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Warner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Boets bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Warner's head backwards.
Warner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Warner.
Boets waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Warner.
Boets changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boets darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boets scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice defenses there by Warner.
Boets scores with a nice head shot.
Boets bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Warner's head backwards.
Boets stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boets connects with a single shot there.
Warner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Warner looks for the body kick but Boets saw that one coming.
Warner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boets checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Warner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boets throws a hook but Warner blocks it.
Warner throws a push kick but Boets slaps the foot to one side.
Boets throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dimon Boets dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Warner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boets lands a right hook to the body.
Boets misses with a hook. Warner ducked under it nicely.
Boets lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Boets connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab from Boets.
Boets looks to land a left hand but Warner moved out of range nicely.
Boets scores with a nice head shot.
Boets moves out of range as Warner strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boets digs a good body shot into Warner's ribs.
Boets jabs at Warner's body.
Boets listening to his corner there, landing 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!
Warner throws a sloppy head kick and Boets moves out of range easily. #T1#
Boets misses with a straight left.
Warner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boets throws an overhand right that lands on Warner's shoulder, as Warner tries to avoid the shot.
Warner throwing a counter right hand but Boets manages to avoid it.
Boets misses with a straight left.
Boets misses with a straight left.
Boets throws a shot from downtown. Warner moves away and avoids it.
Boets lands with an overhand left.
Nice shot lands for Boets.
Boets connects with the punch.
A left and a right from Boets both land. Nice combination.
Warner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boets tests Warner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boets throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boets scores with a hook.
Boets lands a nice looking body shot.
Warner throws a jab but it's blocked by Boets.
Dimon Boets seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boets misses the jab.
Warner takes one on the button.
Boets connects with a looping right hand.
Boets takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Warner.
Boets blocks a jab.
A shot to the body from Boets misses
and Warner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boets throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Warner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Warner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Boets misses with a straight left.
Boets looks to land a right hand but Warner moved out of range.
Warner throwing a counter right hand but Boets manages to avoid it.
Boets misses the jab.
Boets has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boets fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Warner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Warner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Warner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boets connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice uppercut lands for Boets. That snapped Warner's head back.
Boets throws the left hand but Warner avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Boets misses.
Boets misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warner.
Warner throws the kick towards the body but Boets avoids it.#T4#
Boets jabs at Warner's body.
Boets lands with a nice body punch.
Boets scores with a hook to the body. Warner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Warner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boets.
Boets throws a good cross that connects.
Boets connects with a body shot.
Boets cracks Warner with an open hand slap.
Warner looks for the body kick but Boets saw that one coming.
Warner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boets fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Warner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Warner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dimon Boets showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Warner misses with a hook
and Boets counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chandler Warner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch combination from Boets misses.
Boets scores with a nice right hand.
Boets uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Warner.
Boets scores with a punch to the head.
A combination from Boets does no damage.
Boets misses with a lunging right hand
letting Warner counter with a right hand.
Warner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boets cracks Warner with an open hand slap.
A punch lands to the side of Warner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Warner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Boets misses.
Warner thinks about countering with a head kick.#T1#
Boets scores with a hook.
Boets scores with a jab.
Boets connects with a right hand. Warner shakes it off.
Boets lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC2#Warner is rocked!
Warner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A left and a right from Boets both land. Nice combination.
Oh Warner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boets scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boets lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Warner ducks right into an uppercut from Boets.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boets drops Warner with a straight right hand, right on the button! Boets follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimon Boets!
A very excited looking Dimon Boets 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:
SYN Supernova XIV
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Vinogradov misses with a right hand #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a single leg into guard. Vinogradov didn't expect that.
Trollslayer throws a strike but Vinogradov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Vinogradov throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vinogradov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Trollslayer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vinogradov has Trollslayer in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Vinogradov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vinogradov trying to control the position.
Trollslayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Trollslayer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Trollslayer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vinogradov's head.
Trollslayer scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trollslayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trollslayer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1##SUB2#
Vinogradov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Vinogradov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Vinogradov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Vinogradov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vinogradov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trollslayer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Trollslayer throws a big elbow that misses.
Trollslayer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Trollslayer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Trollslayer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trollslayer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Vinogradov has his foot on Trollslayer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trollslayer works his way back into a safe position though.
Trollslayer throwing strikes from guard but Vinogradov blocks nicely.
Vinogradov pulls Trollslayer in close to prevent any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Vinogradov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trollslayer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vinogradov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vinogradov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trollslayer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Vinogradov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Vinogradov throws a big right hand that misses.
Vinogradov postures up in Trollslayer's guard and throws a big left but Trollslayer blocks it.
Vinogradov wants to control from the top but Trollslayer keeps moving. #SUB2#
Vinogradov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Trollslayer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vinogradov has Trollslayer in his guard.#REVR#
Vinogradov is trying to keep Trollslayer in close.
#T3#
Vinogradov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Vinogradov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Trollslayer is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Vinogradov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Trollslayer is looking to defend but Vinogradov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Trollslayer! Vinogradov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Trollslayer taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sergey Vinogradov!
Sergey Vinogradov is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Sergey Vinogradov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Kringle
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Tryastsyn lands a body shot.
Kringle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tryastsyn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kringle connects with a body shot that sends Tryastsyn's belly button to the back.
Kringle misses with a looping left.
Kringle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tryastsyn misses with an uppercut
enabling Kringle to counter with a crisp jab.
Eugeniy Tryastsyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kringle tries to clinch but Tryastsyn moves out of range.
Kringle connects with a right hand. Tryastsyn shakes it off.
Tryastsyn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kringle appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tryastsyn lands with an uppercut that bounces Kringle off the cage and back into range.
Kringle ducks right into an uppercut from Tryastsyn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kringle attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tryastsyn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Kringle stuffs the takedown.
Tryastsyn misses with a jab to the body
and Kringle counters with a straight right hand.
Tryastsyn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tryastsyn misses with a hook. Kringle ducked under it nicely.
Tryastsyn misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Kringle counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tryastsyn! Kringle lets Tryastsyn back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugeniy Tryastsyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tryastsyn throws a sloppy body shot
#KD2#
and Kringle counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tryastsyn! Kringle lets Tryastsyn back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kringle takes a swing at Tryastsyn's ribcage but misses.
Tryastsyn misses with a takedown attempt - Kringle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tryastsyn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2##TD#
Tryastsyn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tryastsyn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kringle managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tryastsyn throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kringle avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn throwing strikes but Kringle manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Tryastsyn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kringle wants to control but Tryastsyn is keeping busy.
Kringle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kringle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Tryastsyn stands up over Kringle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kringle is pulling down on Tryastsyn's head to control his posture.
Tryastsyn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kringle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tryastsyn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kringle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tryastsyn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kringle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kringle's head.
Tryastsyn chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tryastsyn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tryastsyn throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kringle is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Tryastsyn looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kringle is defending well. Tryastsyn quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kringle has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Tryastsyn celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eugeniy Tryastsyn!
Eugeniy Tryastsyn retains his heavyweight title!
Eugeniy Tryastsyn 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:
C296: Marley vs Lehto II
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Broderick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Broderick .
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
Broderick swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Broderick connects with the punch.
Kuznetsov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Broderick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuznetsov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Broderick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Broderick takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Broderick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov with the inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot that snaps Broderick 's head back.
#CL2#
Kuznetsov has Broderick up against the cage in a clinch.
Broderick scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Broderick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kuznetsov has Broderick up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Broderick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Hunter Broderick has been cut.
Kuznetsov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow that misses.
Broderick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Kuznetsov clinches with his opponent.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
#T2#
Broderick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Broderick 's efforts to push away.
A short right from Broderick on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Broderick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Broderick .
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kuznetsov.
Broderick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Broderick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Broderick .
Kuznetsov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Broderick seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kuznetsov can turn it around.#BC#
Broderick 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Broderick was well out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Kuznetsov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3#
A low kick from Kuznetsov is predictable there
and Broderick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Broderick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Broderick .
The fighters circling - Broderick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A good leg kick by Broderick .
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov blocks a leg kick.
Broderick tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Broderick moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Broderick .
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up but Broderick circles away and keeps his distance.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Broderick turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kuznetsov connects with a jab.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Broderick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Broderick throws a jab when Kuznetsov was well out of range.
Kuznetsov moves away from the strike by Broderick .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Broderick misses with a looping right.
Broderick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Broderick misses with a low kick.
Broderick throws a low kick but Kuznetsov avoids it.
Broderick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Broderick avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov connects with a right hand. Broderick shakes it off.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT2#Hunter Broderick 's cut is getting worse.
Kuznetsov lands a nice hook to Broderick 's body. Broderick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Broderick .
Broderick thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Kuznetsov gets a clinch.
Broderick misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Broderick 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Broderick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that Broderick semi-blocks.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch but Broderick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Broderick .
Broderick throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Broderick strikes.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuznetsov avoids the head kick by Broderick .
Broderick misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broderick throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kuznetsov counter with a right hand.
Broderick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Broderick was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov digs a good body shot into Broderick 's ribs.
Broderick is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kuznetsov.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Kuznetsov as he connects with a hook.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick which misses Broderick 's front leg but catches the back leg as Broderick tries to avoid it.
Kuznetsov staying out of range there.#CL2#
Kuznetsov rushes Broderick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the head.
Broderick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Our sources have told us that Broderick has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Broderick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Broderick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Broderick lands with a left to the head.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kuznetsov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow strike.
#T2#
Still in the clinch, Broderick scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Broderick is defending well for now.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with an uppercut but Broderick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Broderick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Kuznetsov avoiding damage as Broderick throws knees to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Broderick blocks it with crossed arms.
A short uppercut from Broderick .
Broderick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Broderick lands with a short shot to the head.
Broderick blocks an uppercut.
Broderick is trying to push Kuznetsov away but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Broderick wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Broderick manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Broderick 's head backwards.
Kuznetsov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Broderick in his tracks. #CL2#
Kuznetsov has closed the distance and engaged Broderick in a clinch.
Broderick misses with a knee to the head.
Broderick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Broderick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuznetsov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Broderick loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.
Broderick swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuznetsov.
Broderick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Broderick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
An inside leg kick from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Broderick .
Kuznetsov wants to counter with a clinch but Broderick pushes him away.
Broderick misses with a body shot.
Broderick looks to land a left hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov lands with a shot to the body.
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!#CL2#
Broderick tries to keep at a distance but Kuznetsov has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Broderick manages to break the clinch.
Broderick throws an overhand right that lands on Kuznetsov's shoulder, as Kuznetsov tries to avoid the shot.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Broderick .
Kuznetsov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Broderick is looking to counter with a body kick.
A punch combination from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Broderick lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Kuznetsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hunter Broderick 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Broderick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Broderick throwing a counter right hand but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Hunter Broderick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Broderick slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Broderick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch up but Broderick keeps it at a distance.
Broderick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Broderick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Broderick misses the target.
Kuznetsov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Broderick 's sensitive parts.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Broderick throws the kick towards the body but Kuznetsov avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Kuznetsov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Broderick .
Kuznetsov lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Broderick .
Kuznetsov is looking to clinch but Broderick is avoiding it.
Broderick lands a nice shot that snaps Kuznetsov's head back.
#T1#
Broderick misses with a hook
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Broderick looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with low kicks.
Broderick throwing a counter right hand but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alexander Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuznetsov connects with an inside leg kick.
Broderick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Broderick misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Broderick . Kuznetsov shrugs it off though.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Broderick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch.
Kuznetsov defending well as Broderick loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Broderick throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Broderick has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Broderick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Broderick tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Broderick .
Broderick tries to move into range but Kuznetsov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuznetsov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Broderick throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Broderick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Broderick ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kuznetsov connects with a body shot that sends Broderick 's belly button to the back.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up.#T3#
Broderick misses with a looping left.
Broderick is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Broderick moves forwards but Kuznetsov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Broderick throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov lands a body shot.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab
and Broderick counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov connects with a solid leg kick.
Broderick misses with a looping right.
Broderick blocks a low kick nicely.
Broderick misses with a hook.#CL2#
Kuznetsov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Broderick , pushing him back against the cage.
Broderick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards. #T4#
Kuznetsov lands with a right to the head.
Kuznetsov gets through Broderick 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Broderick fails to land.
Kuznetsov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Broderick pushes Kuznetsov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Broderick tries to break free but Kuznetsov pushes him back against the cage.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Kuznetsov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Broderick can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Kuznetsov working aggressively here.
Broderick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kuznetsov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Broderick 's face.
A body shot lands from Broderick .
Kuznetsov lands with a right to the head. #CUT2#Hunter Broderick 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Broderick .
Alexander Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuznetsov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Kuznetsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kuznetsov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Kuznetsov!
An out of breath Alexander Kuznetsov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Hunter Broderick stepped up to the mic, saying 'You dropped my career win percentage by 1.42%! Thanks, Obama.'. |
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Event:
Syn 1067 Ryo vs Orestes
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Sampson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rozhkov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rozhkov!
Rozhkov tests Sampson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sampson moves away from the strike by Rozhkov.
Rozhkov shoots in looking for a takedown. Sampson tries to sprawl out of it but Rozhkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sampson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
Sampson moves out of range as Rozhkov strikes.
Douglas Sampson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sampson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sampson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sampson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rozhkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sampson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rozhkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rozhkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sampson defends well and Rozhkov ends up having to push Sampson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Rozhkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rozhkov looking for a takedown.
Rozhkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sampson's elbow.
Sampson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rozhkov controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sampson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sampson.
Rozhkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sampson is defending well.
Rozhkov blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Sampson.
A short right from Sampson. #T2#
Rozhkov has had enough of the clinch but Sampson keeps him there for the moment.
Sampson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sampson dodges an elbow strike from Rozhkov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rozhkov.
Rozhkov tries to score a body lock takedown but Sampson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Rozhkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Rozhkov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sampson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rozhkov is in Sampson's guard.
Rozhkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rozhkov won't allow Sampson to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rozhkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rozhkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rozhkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rozhkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sampson is retaining full guard.
Rozhkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rozhkov throws an elbow that misses. Sampson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rozhkov's guard. Nice move by Sampson!#REVB##T3#
Rozhkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rozhkov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rozhkov looking to control but Sampson passes into half guard.
Rozhkov trying to control but Sampson postures up.
Sampson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sampson works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4#
Rozhkov can't escape the position.
Sampson trying to control but Rozhkov is having none of it.
Sampson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rozhkov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Douglas Sampson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rozhkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rozhkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rozhkov shoots in for a takedown but Sampson shows good takedown defense.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sampson! But no joy.
Rozhkov fails with the takedown
and Sampson counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Alexander Rozhkov has been cut.
Sampson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Rozhkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rozhkov checks a low kick from Sampson.
Sampson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sampson avoids it really well and circles away.
Rozhkov misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Rozhkov misses with a takedown attempt
and Sampson counters with a huge right that knocks Rozhkov out cold! Sampson is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Douglas Sampson!
During a confident post fight interview, Douglas Sampson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HRL78
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Leeuwenhoek gets a takedown into half guard.
Krylov's coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Leeuwenhoek is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Krylov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Krylov trying to hold on to Leeuwenhoek's head to control him but Leeuwenhoek postures up.
Krylov gets full guard.
Leeuwenhoek must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Krylov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leeuwenhoek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leeuwenhoek manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leeuwenhoek is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Leeuwenhoek stopping the sweep attempt from Krylov.
Leeuwenhoek looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leeuwenhoek is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Leeuwenhoek preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Krylov has his foot on Leeuwenhoek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leeuwenhoek works his way back into a safe position though.
Leeuwenhoek wants to pass the guard but Krylov is keeping the position.
Krylov looking to control.
#SUB#
Krylov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Krylov keeping moving, preventing Leeuwenhoek from controlling successfully. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Krylov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leeuwenhoek defends it easily.#SUB#
Krylov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Leeuwenhoek has passed into half guard!
Krylov wants to get back to full guard.
Krylov wants to get back to full guard but Leeuwenhoek has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leeuwenhoek remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3#
Krylov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Leeuwenhoek presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Leeuwenhoek sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Krylov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Krylov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Leeuwenhoek content just to control the position here.
Krylov is squirming around, avoiding Leeuwenhoek's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Krylov can't escape the position.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Leeuwenhoek controlling from mount.
Krylov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jasper Leeuwenhoek dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Krylov.#TD2#
Leeuwenhoek shoots in and bounces Krylov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Krylov keeping moving, preventing Leeuwenhoek from controlling successfully.
Leeuwenhoek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krylov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leeuwenhoek postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Krylov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Leeuwenhoek stacks Krylov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Leeuwenhoek!
Krylov is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Leeuwenhoek working away.
Jasper Leeuwenhoek has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krylov looking for a sweep but Leeuwenhoek has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Leeuwenhoek can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Krylov is looking to escape.
Krylov is desperately trying to improve his position but Leeuwenhoek has a good base and remains in mount.
Krylov tries to hold on but Leeuwenhoek pushes him away.
Krylov can't escape the position.
Leeuwenhoek controlling from mount. #T2#
Krylov is working to get back to half guard.
Leeuwenhoek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krylov is working hard here to advance position.
Krylov wants to control but Leeuwenhoek is having none of it.
Leeuwenhoek content just to control the position here.
Krylov tries to reverse the position but Leeuwenhoek maintains control.#T3#
Leeuwenhoek looking to control and managing it successfully.
Krylov has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Leeuwenhoek's lack of action.
#SUB#
Krylov actively working from the bottom here.
Krylov is not content to let Leeuwenhoek control the position.
Krylov is looking for a sweep. Leeuwenhoek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leeuwenhoek works his way into full mount!
Krylov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Leeuwenhoek trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Leeuwenhoek content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Leeuwenhoek has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Krylov is desperately trying to improve his position but Leeuwenhoek has a good base and remains in mount.
Leeuwenhoek sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Krylov is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jasper Leeuwenhoek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3##TD2#
Leeuwenhoek gets a double leg takedown into Krylov's guard.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control the position from guard on top but Krylov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Krylov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Leeuwenhoek rolls with it to try and escape but Krylov cranks on the arm and Leeuwenhoek is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anton Krylov!
Anton Krylov retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Anton Krylov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
UCF 16: Buddha v Boytsov
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Buddha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boytsov scores with a jab to the body.
Boytsov throws a series of punches but Buddha avoids them all with ease.
Buddha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boytsov.
A punch lands to the side of Boytsov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Buddha digs a good body shot into Boytsov's ribs.
Buddha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut lands for Boytsov. That snapped Buddha's head back.
Buddha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Buddha takes a swing at Boytsov's ribcage but misses.
Boytsov stuns Buddha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Buddha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boytsov.
Boytsov defending well as Buddha loads up on a big left hand.
Boytsov throws a hook but Buddha avoids it easily.
Buddha scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Boytsov slips a jab and a cross from Buddha.
Buddha loads up on a big right hand but Boytsov slips the punch.#T1#
Boytsov shoots in but no luck this time.
Jab Buddha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buddha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Buddha looks to throw the jab but Boytsov is out of range.
Boytsov lands with a cross.
Buddha slaps away a takedown attempt from Boytsov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Buddha.
Boytsov misses the jab.
Buddha misses with a looping left.
Boytsov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boytsov moves away from the strike by Buddha.
Boytsov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Buddha just misses with a punch to the body.
Buddha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boytsov on the side of the head.#T2#
Boytsov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jab Buddha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Boytsov.
Buddha loads up on a big right hand but Boytsov slips the punch.
Buddha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boytsov.
Boytsov avoids the body shot from Buddha.
A little jabbing left from Boytsov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boytsov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Buddha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boytsov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boytsov throws an overhand right that lands on Buddha's shoulder, as Buddha tries to avoid the shot.
Buddha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Buddha misses with a few strikes there.
Buddha throws a right hand that Boytsov ducks under and follows up with a left that Boytsov also avoids with ease.
Buddha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Buddha misses with a straight right.
Boytsov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Boytsov misses with a hook.
Buddha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boytsov throws out the jab.
Boytsov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Buddha pinned against the cage. Buddha gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Buddha misses with a few strikes there.
Boytsov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Buddha defends well and Boytsov ends up having to push Buddha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Buddha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boytsov.
Boytsov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Buddha under the eye.
Buddha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boytsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Buddha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boytsov.
Buddha darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boytsov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boytsov throws an overhand right that lands on Buddha's shoulder, as Buddha tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Buddha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Boytsov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Buddha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boytsov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boytsov moves away from the strike by Buddha.
Boytsov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boytsov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buddha misses with a left hand
and Boytsov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buddha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Boytsov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Buddha scores with a punch to the head.
Buddha bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boytsov's head backwards.
Boytsov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Buddha.
Boytsov tries to move into range but Buddha moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boytsov walks into a jab.
Buddha takes a swing at Boytsov's ribcage but misses.
Boytsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buddha.
Boytsov throws out a loose jab but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jab Buddha dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Buddha misses the jab.
Buddha staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Boytsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boytsov walks into a stiff left hand from Buddha.
Buddha cracks Boytsov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boytsov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buddha.
Boytsov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boytsov fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Buddha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boytsov shoots for a takedown but Buddha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Buddha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Boytsov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Buddha.
A jab from Buddha finds it's way through Boytsov's defenses.
Buddha cracks Boytsov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Buddha walks into a straight right hand from Boytsov.
Buddha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab Buddha is winning the standup battle so far.
Boytsov lands a really nice looking cross but Buddha seems unphased.
A jab from Boytsov finds it's way through Buddha's defenses.
Boytsov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boytsov throws a hook to the side of Buddha's head but Buddha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buddha seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boytsov lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buddha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Buddha with a jab.#T2#
Boytsov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab lands there for Boytsov.
Boytsov staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Boytsov misses its intended target.
Buddha throws a hook to the side of Boytsov's head but Boytsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boytsov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Buddha moves away from the strike by Boytsov.
Buddha throwing a counter right hand but Boytsov manages to avoid it.
Buddha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boytsov throws out a loose jab but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boytsov shoots in for a double leg but Buddha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab Buddha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Boytsov.
Boytsov scores with a jab. Buddha acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Buddha takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab Buddha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buddha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Buddha slaps away a takedown attempt from Boytsov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Buddha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buddha throws a hook to the side of Boytsov's head but Boytsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buddha scores with a sloppy right hand. Boytsov should have avoided that one.
Buddha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boytsov.
Buddha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boytsov dodges the punch combination from Buddha.
Boytsov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Buddha throws a lazy right hand but Boytsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buddha throws a jab when Boytsov was well out of range.
Boytsov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4##TD2#
Boytsov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Boytsov showed some decent athleticism there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Boytsov is working for a kimura but Buddha is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Boytsov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Buddha has managed to free his arm - good work.
Buddha trying to hold on to Boytsov's head to control him but Boytsov postures up.
Boytsov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boytsov is trying to control. Buddha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jab Buddha dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Buddha throws a lazy right hand but Boytsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boytsov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boytsov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Buddha lands a nice shot to the body.
Buddha looks to score with a jab to the body but Boytsov is just out of range.
Buddha just misses with a punch to the body.
Buddha connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boytsov momentarily.
Buddha blocks a jab.
Buddha scores with a decent looking hook.
Buddha lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boytsov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boytsov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Buddha throws a body shot but no joy.
Boytsov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Buddha cracks a nice hook into Boytsov's ribs.#T1#
Boytsov shoots in for a takedown but Buddha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boytsov avoids the body shot from Buddha.
The fighters circling - Buddha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boytsov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Buddha misses.
It seemed like Boytsov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boytsov throws an overhand right that lands on Buddha's shoulder, as Buddha tries to avoid the shot.
Buddha misses with a few strikes there.
Boytsov throws out a counter right but Buddha avoids it with no problem.
Boytsov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Buddha on the side of the head.
Buddha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buddha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boytsov.
Buddha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Buddha misses the shot to the body.
Boytsov slips a jab from Buddha.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boytsov! But no joy.
Buddha misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Boytsov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Buddha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A left lands for Buddha.
Boytsov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Buddha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boytsov on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buddha blocks a jab.
Boytsov staying out of range there.
Boytsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buddha dips to his left and cracks Boytsov with an uppercut!
Boytsov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Buddha misses with a hook. Boytsov ducked under it nicely.
Boytsov lands a jab-cross combination.
Boytsov cracks Buddha with a good jab.#T3#
Boytsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Buddha.
Buddha lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Buddha misses.
Boytsov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Buddha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boytsov.
Buddha missing with a left hand there. Boytsov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boytsov throws a big shot that misses.
Buddha looks to land a combination but Boytsov avoids it well.
Buddha throws a series of strikes that have Boytsov backpedaling.
Boytsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Buddha.
Dmitry Boytsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buddha throws a right hand that Boytsov ducks under and follows up with a left that Boytsov also avoids with ease.
Buddha looks to score with a jab to the body but Boytsov is just out of range.
Boytsov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Buddha just misses with a punch to the body.
Boytsov with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boytsov throws a looping overhand right but Buddha ducks down to avoid it.
Boytsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buddha.
Buddha staying out of range there.
Buddha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice cross by Boytsov.
Buddha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Buddha lands a right hook to the body.
Boytsov throws an off balance right hand
and Buddha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Boytsov misses the target.
Jab Buddha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Buddha throws a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jab Buddha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Buddha, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jab Buddha!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jab Buddha made sure he mentioned Tempo Athletics, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
MILF Playoff R1 BW/FW
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Island misses with a straight left.
Boets dips to his left and cracks Island with an uppercut!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boets, as that shot connected.
Island keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Boets.
Island fails to land with a series of punches.
Boets jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Island gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boets.
Island is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Boets takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circling - Island throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
Boets cracks Island with an open hand slap.
Boets digs a good body shot into Island's ribs.
Island throws a shot from downtown. Boets moves away and avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Boets as he connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Island misses its intended target.
Boets scores with a jab to the head.
#T1#
Boets slips a jab from Island.
Boets lands with a hook. Island tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boets slips under a jab.
Boets is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A lazy left from Boets finds it's target.
A big left from Island misses.
Island misses with a shot to the body
and Island takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boets throws a jab but it's blocked by Island.
Boets throws a jab when Island was well out of range.
Boets is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boets moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boets is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Island closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boets lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A cross from Boets lands.
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!
Boets lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Island throws a body punch but Boets moves out of range.
Boets throws a jab but it's blocked by Island.
Island misses the jab.#T2#
Boets moves out of range as Island strikes.
Boets throws a predictable looking body shot
and Island counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Boets misses the target.
Boets avoids the body shot from Island.
Island looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boets bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boets throwing a counter right hand but Island manages to avoid it.
Dimon Boets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Island misses the body punch
and Boets counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Island takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boets looks to land a left hand but Island moved out of range nicely.
Island is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boets with a body shot.
Boets waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Island.
Island throws out a counter right but Boets avoids it with no problem.
Island throws an off balance right hand
and Boets counters with a right hand to the body.
Island throws a body punch but Boets moves out of range.
Boets was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boets uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Island.
Boets lands with an overhand left.
Boets uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Island.
Boets takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Island ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Boets misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Island.
Boets avoids the body shot from Island.
Island throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Boets catches Island right on the button with a cross.
Boets falls off balance throwing a combination
and Island cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Island bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Island gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boets.
Island throws a jab when Boets was well out of range.
Island throws a body punch but Boets moves out of range.
Boets throws a hook but Island avoids it easily.
Boets with a hook.
Island moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Island on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Island swings for the body but Boets moves out of range.
Island pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Boets misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Island throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Boets wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boets ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Island moves away.
Island waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boets.
Boets misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Island swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boets throws a shot to the body.
Island misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Island throws a shot from downtown. Boets moves away and avoids it.
Island slips a jab and a cross from Boets.
Boets throws a left and a right that both miss
and Island counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy left from Boets finds it's target.
Boets moves out of range as Island strikes.
Boets swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Island takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boets looks to land a left hand but Island moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dimon Boets dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Island misses with a hook
and Boets counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boets lands with a shot to the body.
Boets misses with a jab to the body
and Island counters with a series of strikes. Boets will be more careful next time no doubt.
A jab from Boets does it's job there.
Boets swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Island.
Boets staying out of range there.
Island keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boets throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Island sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Boets here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Boets just misses with a punch to the body.
Boets uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Island.
Boets swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boets fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Island looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boets throws a jab but it's blocked by Island.
Island misses with a body shot
and Boets makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boets misses with a straight left.
Island takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boets throws out a loose jab but Island uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Island throws a poor cross that misses
and Boets counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boets slips under a jab from Island.
A slow jab from Boets misses its intended target.
Island throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boets.
It looked like Boets wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boets throws a body punch but Island moves out of range.
Boets throws a body shot but no joy.
Island looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boets throws a jab when Island was well out of range.
Island throws a body punch but Boets moves out of range.
Island uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boets.
Boets works Island's body with a nice hook.
Boets swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Island counters with a right hand to the body.
Boets throws a body shot but no joy.
Island looks to land a left hand but Boets moved out of range nicely.
Boets moves out of range as Island strikes.
Island takes a swing at Boets's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Boets lands a lovely overhand right.
Island throws a big shot that misses.
Boets walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boets misses with a lunging right hand
and Island counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Island has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Island there as he acknowledges the shot.
Island walks into a straight right hand from Boets.
A left lands for Island.
Island on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boets throws a lazy right hand but Island sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Island looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boets takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boets throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Island sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boets misses with an uppercut. Island saw that one coming.
Island misses with an uppercut. Boets saw that one coming.
Island misses with a looping left.
Boets on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T3#
A big left from Island misses.
Boets scores with a jab.
Boets is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Island can do to turn this around?
Island moves away from the strike by Boets.
Boets misses with a straight right.
Boets waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Island.
Boets loads up on a big right hand but Island slips the punch.
Boets throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boets throws an off balance right hand
and Island counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boets misses with a left hand
and Island makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boets throws a lazy uppercut
and Island counters with a straight right hand.
Island throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boets throws a right hand that misses
and Island counters with a straight right hand.
Boets lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Island lands a nice shot that snaps Boets's head back.
Dimon Boets is winning the standup battle so far.
Island fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boets manages to avoid it.#T4#
Island fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boets manages to avoid it.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Island! Boets is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dezzi Island!
Dezzi Island spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
MILF Playoff R1 Middleweights
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Brogan blocks a jab.
Brogan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Brogan slips under a jab.
Brogan just misses with a punch to the body.
Boykin misses with a straight left.
Boykin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brogan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boykin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brogan.
Brogan staying out of range there.
Brogan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boykin.
Boykin misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brogan connects with a jab.
Boykin throws the left hand but Brogan avoids the punch easily.
Brogan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brogan throws a counter combo.
Brogan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boykin manages to avoid it.
Boykin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1##TD#
Boykin gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Boykin is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Brogan looks calm but he's in trouble here. Boykin gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Brogan is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Boykin lets go of the hold and Brogan can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dimenty Boykin!
A relieved looking Dimenty Boykin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
HRL75
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Stukov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kovacevic counters with a nice uppercut.
Stukov throws a hook to the side of Kovacevic's head but Kovacevic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kovacevic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kovacevic loads up on a big right hand but Stukov slips the punch.
Stukov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stukov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stukov throws a leg kick but Kovacevic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A shot to the body from Kovacevic misses
and Stukov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stukov misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovacevic. Stukov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Stukov.
The fighters circling - Stukov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kovacevic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stukov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kovacevic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stukov thinking.
A low kick lands for Stukov.
Kovacevic misses with a wild body shot.
Kovacevic needs to keep his hands up - Stukov had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic throws a body punch but Stukov moves out of range. #T1#
Kovacevic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stukov throws a right hand that misses
and Kovacevic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stukov misses with a double jab
and Kovacevic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A good leg kick by Stukov.
Kovacevic looks to land a left hand but Stukov moved out of range nicely.
Stukov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stukov throws a hook to the side of Kovacevic's head but Kovacevic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stukov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stukov swings widly with a right hand
#KD#
and Kovacevic counters with a nice right hand that sends Stukov toppling to the canvas! Stukov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kovacevic finish him?!#ROC#Stukov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovacevic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stukov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kovacevic scrambles back to his feet.
Stukov is still on wobbly legs! Can Kovacevic finish him?
No joy there for Kovacevic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stukov feints and then cracks Kovacevic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kovacevic down.
Stukov seems to have recovered his senses.
Stukov misses with a hook. Kovacevic ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovacevic misses the target.
Kovacevic avoids the body shot from Stukov.
#T2#
Kovacevic blocks a jab.
Stukov throws a hook but Kovacevic avoids it easily.
Kovacevic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stukov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic swinging wildly here.
Stukov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovacevic moves away.
Stukov misses with a hook. Kovacevic ducked under it nicely.
Kovacevic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stukov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kovacevic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovacevic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stukov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kovacevic counters with a nice uppercut.
Stukov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That kick from Stukov tenderised Kovacevic's leg. Kovacevic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petr Stukov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovacevic avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Stukov throws a sloppy head kick
and Kovacevic counters with a left to the body.
Stukov misses with a straight right.
Kovacevic throws a shot from downtown. Stukov moves away and avoids it.
Stukov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kovacevic counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Stukov misses the target. #KD#
Kovacevic feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Stukov sprawling to the canvas! Stukov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kovacevic finish him?!
Stukov staying out of range there.
Stukov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovacevic misses with a straight right.
Kovacevic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stukov misses with a hook.
Kovacevic slips a jab and a cross from Stukov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovacevic. Stukov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic throws a hook to the side of Stukov's head but Stukov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Kovacevic tries to close the distance and clinch but Stukov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kovacevic lands with an overhand left.
Stukov throws a head kick but Kovacevic moves out of range.
Kovacevic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good exchange - Stukov coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Stukov.
Kovacevic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stukov throws a big shot that misses.#KD#
Kovacevic cracks Stukov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kovacevic has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Stukov to stand back up!
Stukov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kovacevic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kovacevic just misses with a punch to the body.
Stukov slips under a jab from Kovacevic.
Stukov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick from Stukov misses.
Stukov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Stukov misses
and Stukov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hrvoje Kovacevic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Stukov lands a lovely overhand right.
Kovacevic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stukov.
A combination from Stukov does no damage.
Stukov looks to land a left hand but Kovacevic moved out of range nicely.
Kovacevic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stukov finds it's way round the side to connect with Kovacevic's head.
Kovacevic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stukov can do to turn this around?
Stukov connects with a leg kick.
Kovacevic misses with a looping left.
Kovacevic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kovacevic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Stukov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kovacevic has got the better of the exchanges.
Stukov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Kovacevic lands a big right hand that sends Stukov crashing to the mat! Kovacevic stays standing though and waves Stukov back to his feet!
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!
Stukov looks to land a right hand but Kovacevic moved out of range.
Stukov gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Kovacevic gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Stukov is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hrvoje Kovacevic!
An out of breath Hrvoje Kovacevic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SYN 1065 McGuire vs Leifsson
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Burnett throws a hook to the side of Vinogradov's head but Vinogradov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burnett looks to land a left hand but Vinogradov moved out of range nicely.
Burnett moves away from the strike by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov misses with a hook to the body
and Burnett counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Sergey Vinogradov has been cut.
Vinogradov shoots in but no luck this time.
It seemed like Burnett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been hearing reports that Vinogradov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Burnett jabs at Vinogradov's body.
Vinogradov moves away from the strike by Burnett.
Vinogradov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD#
Vinogradov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vinogradov trying to mount his opponent but Burnett defends it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vinogradov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1##SUB#
Vinogradov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vinogradov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Burnett is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Vinogradov is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Vinogradov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Burnett keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Vinogradov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burnett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Vinogradov is trying to work for a kimura but Burnett is defending well.
Vinogradov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Vinogradov seems to be looking for submissions.
Vinogradov thows a huge punch but Burnett dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura but Burnett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vinogradov to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vinogradov scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4##SUB#
Burnett is defending against the submission attempts here by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov is looking to advance position but Burnett won't allow it. #SUB#
Vinogradov in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Burnett tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Vinogradov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sergey Vinogradov!
Sergey Vinogradov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SMASH: Thai vs Bispen
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Tamburello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buryckin moves away.
Buryckin with the counter takedown but Tamburello avoids it easily.
Buryckin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tamburello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buryckin was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamburello.#CL#
Tamburello moves into the clinch successfully.
Tamburello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buryckin tries to work over Tamburello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buryckin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tamburello avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tamburello tries to work over Buryckin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buryckin jumps guard but Tamburello stands there with Buryckin around his waist. Buryckin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tamburello 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.
Tamburello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tamburello tries to throw a body punch but Buryckin avoids it by throwing Tamburello back against the cage.
Tamburello tries to work over Buryckin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamburello scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tamburello misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tamburello scores with a hook to the body.
Buryckin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tamburello prevents it.
Chris Tamburello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matvey Buryckin.
Tamburello stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Tamburello lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tamburello makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tamburello lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tamburello lands with a right to the head.
Tamburello lands a body punch in the clinch.
Buryckin wants to take the fight to the mat but Tamburello manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Buryckin throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Tamburello.
Tamburello holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Buryckin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tamburello pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tamburello throws a body shot but no joy.
Tamburello scores with a jab.
Buryckin misses with a hook
and Tamburello counters with a nice uppercut.
Tamburello looks to throw the jab but Buryckin is out of range.
Tamburello throws a right hand that Buryckin ducks under and follows up with a left that Buryckin also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Tamburello moves into the clinch.#T2#
Buryckin wants a takedown but no success here.
Buryckin jumps guard but Tamburello stands there with Buryckin around his waist. Buryckin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Buryckin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Buryckin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Buryckin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Buryckin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tamburello working to try and regain half guard.
Tamburello is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamburello is squirming around, avoiding Buryckin's attempts to control the action.
Buryckin wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB2#
Buryckin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tamburello is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tamburello and Buryckin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T3#
Tamburello is not content to let Buryckin control the position.
Tamburello is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Buryckin looking to control but instead Tamburello has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Buryckin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tamburello keeps working.
Buryckin prevents Tamburello from improving his position.#SUB2#
Buryckin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tamburello defends it well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Buryckin wants to control but Tamburello is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Buryckin is looking for a kimura but Tamburello is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Buryckin to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Buryckin is trying to work for a kimura but Tamburello is defending well.
Buryckin is pressing down on Tamburello's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tamburello is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tamburello manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Buryckin wants to pass the guard but Tamburello is keeping the position.
Buryckin trying to control but Tamburello is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Tamburello dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tamburello uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buryckin.#CL#
Tamburello closes the distance and pushes Buryckin back into the cage.
Tamburello gets underhooks to prevent Buryckin's takedown attempt.
Tamburello will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Buryckin up against the cage.
Buryckin jumps guard but Tamburello stands there with Buryckin around his waist. Buryckin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Buryckin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tamburello after a bit of a struggle.
Chris Tamburello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matvey Buryckin.
Buryckin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tamburello's elbow.
Buryckin tries to score a body lock takedown but Tamburello shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Buryckin misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buryckin wants a takedown.
Tamburello tries a body shot but Buryckin blocks it.
Buryckin has a couple of punches blocked by Tamburello.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tamburello controlling the action here for a moment.
Tamburello seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Tamburello.
Tamburello digs a right hand into Buryckin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Buryckin's gas tank.
Buryckin stalling in the clinch.
Buryckin looking for a takedown.
Tamburello lands a hook that snaps the head of Buryckin backwards.
Tamburello digs a right hand underneath Buryckin's ribcage. Buryckin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tamburello misses with a punch to the body.
Buryckin misses with some punches.
Tamburello lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tamburello tries to work over Buryckin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tamburello digs a right hand into Buryckin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Buryckin's gas tank.
Buryckin is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Tamburello.
Tamburello misses with a body punch.
A short right from Tamburello. #T2#
Tamburello tries to work over Buryckin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buryckin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tamburello to keep the fight standing.
Tamburello lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tamburello tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buryckin's elbow.
Tamburello lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buryckin prevents a body shot from Tamburello.
Tamburello pushes Buryckin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Buryckin is trying to drag Tamburello to the mat but Tamburello just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tamburello digs a right hand into Buryckin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Buryckin's gas tank.
Buryckin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tamburello manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tamburello lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tamburello doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tamburello misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3##TD#
Tamburello has hold of one of Buryckin's legs. Buryckin is fighting the takedown attempt but Tamburello gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Tamburello trying to control the position from guard on top but Buryckin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tamburello with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Buryckin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tamburello defends it easily.
Tamburello keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Buryckin's head.
Tamburello scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tamburello's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tamburello stands up over Buryckin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tamburello distracts Buryckin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tamburello makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC#Buryckin is rocked!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tamburello postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Buryckin is still in real trouble! Can Tamburello finish him?
Tamburello postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Tamburello scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buryckin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Buryckin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tamburello is one step ahead there.
Tamburello makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tamburello is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tamburello distracts Buryckin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tamburello scoring with some ground and pound.
Buryckin has momentary wrist control but Tamburello slips an elbow through the middle.
Tamburello is in close to Buryckin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tamburello gets to his feet and stands over Buryckin, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Buryckin felt that one! Tamburello unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Buryckin from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Tamburello! |
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Event:
SMASH: Thai vs Bispen
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Hall blocks the body kick.
Leonov takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Leonov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leonov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hall.
Leonov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Leonov throws a lazy uppercut
and Hall counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Leonov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hall circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab from Leonov.
Hall lands a jab.
Hall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leonov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A lazy left from Leonov finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leonov.
Hall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leonov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Some bone on bone action there as Leonov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Leonov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hall misses with a hook.
Hall is looking to chop away at Leonov's legs.
Leonov checks a leg kick.
Leonov throws a lazy uppercut
and Hall counters with a stiff right hand.
Leonov moves out of range of the body kick.
Hall throws a looping overhand right but Leonov ducks down to avoid it.
Leonov throws a combination that misses
and Hall finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leonov throws a push kick but Hall slaps the foot to one side.
Leonov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hall makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Leonov really felt that one!
Leonov throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
Leonov takes one to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Leonov misses with a head kick.
Jab by Leonov.
Hall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Leonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hall fires out a quick counter leg kick but Leonov just manages to avoid it.#T2#
Leonov moves out of range of the body kick from Hall.
A jab from Hall misses.
Leonov throws a poor cross that misses
and Hall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hall lands an overhand right.
A jab from Leonov misses.
Leonov ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Hall looks to land a left hand but Leonov moved out of range nicely.
Leonov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leonov blocks a head kick by Hall.
Leonov misses with a right hand
and Hall counters with an inside leg kick.
Hall cracks a nice hook into Leonov's ribs.
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leonov lands a nice shot that snaps Hall's head back.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Hall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leonov blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Hall gets through Leonov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Leonov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch lands to the side of Hall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Leonov looks to throw the jab but Hall is out of range.
Leonov throws a sloppy head kick and Hall moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick there by Hall.
Hall blocks a leg kick.
Hall lands with an uppercut that bounces Leonov off the cage and back into range.
Leonov misses with a leg kick.
A big right from Leonov misses.
Hall throws an off balance right hand
and Leonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leonov misses with a few strikes there.
Leonov just misses with a punch to the body.
Leonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hall throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Leonov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
Hall misses with an uppercut.
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Leonov cracks Hall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick from Hall lands but Leonov takes it in his stride. #ROC#Leonov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Nikolay Leonov has been cut.
Leonov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Leonov swinging wildly here.
#KD#
Hall sends Leonov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hall is motioning to the referee to let Leonov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Leonov is still on wobbly legs! Can Hall finish him?
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall misses with a hook. Leonov ducked under it nicely.
Leonov seems to have recovered his senses.
Hall tries to land a front kick but Leonov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonov misses with a head kick.
Hall checks a low kick from Leonov.
A leg kick checked by Hall.
Hall missing with a left hand there. Leonov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Henry Hall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Leonov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Leonov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Leonov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hall avoids the head kick by Leonov.
Henry Hall is winning the standup battle so far.
Hall with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Leonov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leonov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leonov lands with a right hand.
Leonov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leonov misses with a hook.#CL#
Hall clinches.
Hall tries a body shot but Leonov blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall working aggressively here.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Leonov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hall checks a low kick from Leonov.
Leonov throws a leg kick but Hall sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Hall with a hook.
Leonov lands a really nice looking cross but Hall seems unphased.
Hall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Hall lands a big head kick that sends Leonov tumbling to the mat! Hall takes a step backwards and waves Leonov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hall moves out of range of the leg kick from Leonov.
Hall throws a body kick that misses.
Hall moves out of range as Leonov strikes.
Leonov throws a poor cross that misses
and Hall counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall thuds a left hand into Leonov's body.
Leonov scores with a jab.
Leonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hall staying out of range there.
Hall misses with a left hand
and Leonov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hall checks a low kick from Leonov.
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hall thuds his right hand into Leonov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Hall fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Leonov to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Leonov looks to clinch but Hall throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Leonov taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Henry Hall!
An out of breath Henry Hall 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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SMASH: Thai vs Bispen
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Thai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thai slips under a jab.
Bispen throws an overhand right that lands on Thai's shoulder, as Thai tries to avoid the shot.
Bispen misses with a straight right.
Thai changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thai fails with a takedown attempt.
Bispen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thai circles away quickly and effectively.
Thai 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.#TD#
Thai bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Thai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thai is trying to get an arm triangle but Bispen is defending well. #SUB#
Thai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Bispen is trying to buck Thai off.#SUB#
Thai tries for a kimura but Bispen is defending well. #ES2#
Bispen sneaks out the side door and pushes Thai away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A telegraphed right hand from Bispen misses the target.
Bispen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thai was well out of range. Poor timing from Bispen.
Thai shoots for a takedown but Bispen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bispen lands a jab.
Bispen missing with a left hand there. Thai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thai changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bispen throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Thai counters with a shoot takedown. Bispen fights it but they end up in guard.
Bispen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Thai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bispen looking for a sweep. Not yet Bispen, not yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bispen looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Thai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bispen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Thai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Thai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bispen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Bispen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Thai asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Thai has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Thai has control of Bispen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bispen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Thai will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Thai swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bispen is now in Thai's guard. A big mistake from Thai there, giving up the dominant position!
Bispen stays in close to Thai's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Thai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bispen defends well.#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bispen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bispen wants to control from the top but Thai keeps moving. #SUB#
Thai pushes a forearm under Bispen's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bispen is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wille Thai! |
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