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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
TOF 89
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Southridge shoots in but Jeffries avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jeffries changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Southridge scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jeffries is looking to improve his position.
Southridge trying to control from half guard but Jeffries is working away.
Southridge with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeffries manages to get to full guard.
Jeffries is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Jeffries has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Southridge has passed into side control.
Jeffries tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Southridge wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU#
Southridge decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jeffries to his feet.
Southridge plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jeffries. Southridge does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Jeffries gets tackled into the cage by Southridge. Southridge maintains the clinch.
Jeffries is struggling to control the position.#TD#
Southridge is trying to trip Jeffries. He has hold of a leg but Jeffries is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Southridge persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T2#
Jeffries keeping moving, preventing Southridge from controlling successfully.
Jeffries not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU#
Southridge stands up from Jeffries's guard - Southridge perhaps looking for a knockout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Southridge is defended easily by Jeffries.
A big right from Jeffries misses.
The fighters circling - Southridge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jeffries throws a body punch but Southridge moves out of range.
We've been told by Southridge's head coaches at The Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jeffries swings for the body but Southridge moves out of range.
Southridge lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jeffries takes a step back to recover. #T3#
Jeffries misses with a hook.
Jeffries fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Southridge manages to avoid it.
Southridge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jeffries avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Southridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Southridge's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jeffries under the eye.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jeffries is defended easily by Southridge.
Jeffries throws a lazy right hand but Southridge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jeffries lands an overhand right.#T4#
Southridge throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
so Jeffries counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jeffries throws a strike but Southridge rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Southridge sitting in guard here, content to control.
Southridge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jeffries is keeping the position for now.
Southridge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Southridge is looking to pass into half guard but Jeffries pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jeffries is in guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jeffries pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Southridge is keeping the position for now.
Southridge wants to hit a sweep here but Jeffries passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Southridge there!
Jeffries can't control as he wanted to and Southridge manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T5#
Jeffries winds up and cracks Southridge with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jeffries working over Southridge with some ground and pound. Southridge looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Southridge works his way to full guard. Good work.
Southridge pulls Jeffries in close to his closed guard and prevents Jeffries from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jeffries in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jeffries is in close to Southridge's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T6#
Jeffries trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Southridge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Southridge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jeffries trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Southridge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jeffries stops Southridge from standing up.
Jeffries forces his way into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jeffries lands a nice short elbow.
Southridge is looking to control Jeffries's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Southridge avoid being mounted?#T7#
Jeffries stalling.
Southridge is concentrating on defense, preventing Jeffries from advancing position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Southridge on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Southridge.
Jeffries with a jab.
Jeffries stuffs the takedown attempt from Southridge. Southridge gets slowly back to his feet.
Southridge shoots in for a takedown but Jeffries shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T8#
Jeffries lands a lovely overhand right.
Jeffries lands a nice shot that snaps Southridge's head back.
#TD#
Southridge fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jeffries to the ground. Southridge is now in Jeffries's guard.
Jeffries trying to control the position.
Jeffries keeping full guard, as Southridge tries to pass.
Southridge working some strikes from top position.
Southridge stopping the sweep attempt from Jeffries.
Southridge is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Southridge trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeffries is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jeffries is trying to control the position but Southridge postures up. #T9#
Jeffries is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Southridge trying to control here.
Jeffries wants to pass to mount but Southridge is defending the position.
Jeffries is nestled in close to Southridge, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Southridge keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jeffries sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Southridge defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bray Jeffries dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Southridge shoots in for a double leg but Jeffries sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bray Jeffries seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch lands to the side of Southridge 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jeffries leaves Southridge with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jeffries connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Southridge's hands.
Jeffries connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circling - Jeffries throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Southridge jabs Jeffries to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jeffries's coach down at Ragnarok\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jeffries's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Southridge fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Southridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Southridge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jeffries missing with a left hand there. Southridge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Southridge slips under a jab from Jeffries.
Southridge blocks a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Southridge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Jeffries tries to counter it with a takedown but Southridge pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Southridge tries to clinch up
and Jeffries counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Southridge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jeffries swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jeffries misses the jab.
Jeffries swings for the body but Southridge moves out of range.
Jeffries throws a looping overhand right but Southridge ducks down to avoid it.
Jeffries throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Southridge throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Jeffries counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Southridge! #T2#
Southridge manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Southridge controlling the position for now.
Jeffries is looking to take a break and control but Southridge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jeffries is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Southridge has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Jeffries thows an elbow strike that misses. Southridge gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Jeffries doesn't seem too bothered but Southridge quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Jeffries is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Jeffries really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Greg Southridge!
An out of breath Greg Southridge 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:
TOF 86
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Jimenez throws a body punch but Evans moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Evans throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jimenez tries to counter with a takedown but Evans is quick to defend against it.
Jimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Evans wants a takedown.
Jimenez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Evans.
#TD#
Jimenez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Evans can't fight it off and eventually Jimenez manages to take the fight to the floor. Evans looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Jimenez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jimenez stands up over Evans, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Jimenez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Evans's guard.
Evans is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing that Jimenez has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jimenez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jimenez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Evans keeps working.
Nice strikes from Jimenez there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jimenez connects with a nice short shot to Evans's temple. #ROC#Evans is rocked!
Evans pushes Jimenez off looking to stand but Jimenez dives back in and keeps control.
Jimenez slips a nice elbow through Evans's hands, connecting with Evans's forehead.
Evans is still in real trouble! Can Jimenez finish him?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Evans can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jimenez lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Evans quite badly. Evans pulls Jimenez in close trying to recover. Jimenez postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Evans on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Evans doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salvador Jimenez!
Our winner, Salvador Jimenez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TOF 79
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Southridge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tate.
Tate throws a right and a left that Southridge avoids nicely.
Tate ducks under a wild hook from Southridge.
Tate misses with the combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Southridge misses its target.
Tate connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Southridge definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Southridge throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tate.#CL#
Southridge has closed the distance and engaged Tate in a clinch.
#BC#
Southridge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tate swinging wildly here.
Tate swinging wildly here.
Melvin Tate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Southridge takes a jab right on the kisser.
Southridge tries to clinch up but Tate circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tate! But no joy.
Melvin Tate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##TD#
Southridge scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tate dodges the ground and pound from Southridge.
Tate tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB#
Southridge has hold of Tate's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tate manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Southridge working the ground and pound effectively.
#SU#
Southridge stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Tate throws a series of punches but Southridge moves out of range. #T2#
Tate throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Southridge shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tate's guard.
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!
Southridge sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tate's guard.
Southridge thows a huge punch but Tate dodges it nicely.
Southridge controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Southridge works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Southridge looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Southridge has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Southridge landing strikes from the mount.
Southridge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Southridge with a couple of short strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tate can do anything to dispel that myth.
Southridge sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Southridge's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4##SUB#
Southridge is working for a guillotine from mount but Tate frees his head quite easily.
Southridge trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tate really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Southridge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T5##SU#
Southridge stands up from mount. Strange move.
Tate tries to bum rush Southridge with a series of wild strikes but Southridge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tate loads up on a big right hand but Southridge slips the punch.
Southridge shoots in but Tate avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tate throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Southridge.
The fight stays on the outside here - Southridge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A combination from Tate does no damage. #TD#
Southridge fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tate sprawls well initially but Southridge persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Southridge perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Southridge throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Southridge content to control rather than advance. #T6##ES2#
Tate pushes Southridge off and gets back to his feet.
Tate throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Southridge feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Southridge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T7#
Southridge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Southridge pushing down on Tate's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Southridge controlling the action here.
Southridge moves into full mount! Tate won't be happy about that! #T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Southridge scoring with strikes but Tate is staying in there.
Southridge scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Southridge landing strikes from the mount and Tate is in trouble! #SU#
Southridge gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Tate throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Southridge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tate is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Southridge. #T9#
Southridge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tate.
Tate looks to land a combination but Southridge avoids it well. #TD#
Southridge shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tate's guard.
Southridge pushes down on Tate's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Southridge controlling the action here.
Southridge missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Southridge dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Southridge darts in and clinches Tate up against the cage.
Tate looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Southridge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tate swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Southridge counters with a three punch combo that has Tate backing up. Tate nods at Southridge to acknowledge the strikes.
Southridge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tate circles away.
Jab, jab by Tate - just one landing.
Southridge slips a jab and a cross from Tate.
Tate just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSouthridge.
Southridge slips a jab and a cross from Tate.
Southridge seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Southridge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tate as he jumps to the side.
Greg Southridge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Southridge dodges the punch combination from Tate.
Southridge tries to close the distance and clinch but Tate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tate keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Southridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Southridge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Tate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Southridge misses with a takedown attempt - Tate sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tate circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tate throws a right and a left that Southridge avoids nicely.
Southridge looks to land a combination but Tate avoids it well.
Tate rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Southridge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Southridge darts in and clinches Tate up against the cage.
Tate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Southridge has him pressed against the cage.
Tate wants to break free but Southridge has control.
Tate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Southridge has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Southridge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Southridge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tate can do to turn this around?
Tate throws a series of punches but Southridge avoids them all with ease.
As Tate tries to get set, Southridge tries to push him back and clinch up but Tate manages to avoid the attempt.#T2#
Tate throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Southridge.
Southridge dodges the punch combination from Tate.
Tate throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Southridge counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tate is breathing heavily.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tate enables Southridge to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tate manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Greg Southridge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Southridge stays in close to Tate's body and controls the position.
Southridge with a flurry of punches that miss.
Southridge slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Southridge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Southridge is taking a breather. Tate says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nice strikes from Southridge there.
Southridge missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Southridge controlling the action here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Further stalling from Southridge.
Southridge sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tate defending well though. #T5#
Southridge controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tate tries to bum rush Southridge with a series of wild strikes but Southridge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Southridge changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
No joy there for Tate, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Southridge lands with a thumping leg kick.
A combination from Tate does no damage.
It looked like Southridge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Southridge goes for a double leg but Tate avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tate continues to drive forward.#TD#
Southridge lands a takedown into guard.
Southridge is stalling in the full guard.
Southridge trying to control the position from guard on top but Tate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Southridge showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Southridge drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Southridge jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SU#
Tate is working an open guard so Southridge takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T7##TD#
Tate tries to sprawl but Southridge drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SU#
Southridge decides to stand up. #TD#
Southridge closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tate to the mat! Tate manages to get full guard.
Tate is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Southridge dives into side control.
#REVB##SU#
Southridge has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Southridge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tate.
Southridge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tate throws a series of punches but Southridge moves out of range.
Tate throws a right hand that Southridge ducks under and follows up with a left that Southridge also avoids with ease.#T8#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tate chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Southridge can pounce on him.
Southridge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tate avoids it really well and circles away.
Tate fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Southridge shoots for a double leg takedown but Tate sprawls well. He's pushed Southridge's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tate will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Southridge explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tate throws a nice looking combination but Southridge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Southridge feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Southridge closes the distance and pushes Tate back into the cage.
Southridge lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#It looks like Melvin Tate has been cut.
Southridge has Tate pressed against the cage, preventing Tate from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T9#
Southridge stalls. #BC2#
Tate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tate tries to bum rush Southridge with a series of wild strikes but Southridge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Southridge pushes Tate up against the cage in a clinch.
Tate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tate has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Southridge has Tate pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tate manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Southridge goes for a takedown attempt but Tate pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tate throws a lazy right hand but Southridge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Southridge tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tate manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tate throws a series of punches but Southridge avoids them all with ease.
Tate fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Greg Southridge will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Melvin Tate's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Southridge dives in and scores a takedown into Tate's guard.#SU#
Southridge gets to his feet - Tate follows without any prompting.
Tate stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tate wants it to stay on the feet.
Tate misses with a two punch combination.
Tate will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Southridge instigates a clinch.
Southridge scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Tate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Southridge is defended easily by Tate.
Southridge looks for a takedown but Tate sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Southridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Southridge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tate as he jumps to the side.
Tate throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
so Southridge counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Southridge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tate is looking to stand back up but Southridge counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tate.
Tate tries to kick Southridge off in order to stand up. Southridge Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Southridge controlling from side mount.
Southridge lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2#
Southridge content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Southridge lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Southridge content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Southridge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tate keeps working. #T3#
Tate taking punishment in the form of punches.
Southridge controls the position from side control.
Tate managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Southridge.
Southridge creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tate sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Southridge is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Southridge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tate wants to get back to his feet but Southridge drags him back down.#T5#
Southridge controlling the position. #SUB#
Southridge is trying to get an arm triangle but Tate is defending well.
Southridge lands a few punches from side control.#T6#
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.
Southridge lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tate down.
Tate is trying to buck Southridge off.
Southridge takes a little break here. Tate wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Southridge moves into full mount!
Tate in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T7#
Southridge tries to control but Tate wriggling away. #SU#
Southridge get's back to his feet.
Tate fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Southridge gets a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Southridge as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Southridge breaks the clinch.
Tate throws a series of punches but Southridge avoids them all with ease.
Southridge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tate circles away.
Tate swats away the attempt to clinch by Southridge.#T8#
Tate rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Southridge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Southridge swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Melvin Tate seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Southridge looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Tate was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Southridge shoots in but Tate avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Southridge shoots in but Tate avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Southridge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tate bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Southridge's head.
Tate throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Tate gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Southridge slips nicely into half guard.
Southridge prevents Tate from standing back up.
#T9#
Well, if Southridge is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Southridge trying to control the action but Tate is working from the bottom.
Southridge thows a huge punch but Tate dodges it nicely.
Melvin Tate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greg Southridge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Southridge passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Southridge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Southridge, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Southridge!
After winning the bout, Greg Southridge thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TOF 78
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Jimenez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jimenez throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasilios.
Vasilios checks a leg kick.
Vasilios throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jimenez on the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jimenez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD#
Vasilios closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jimenez quickly recovers to half guard.
Vasilios not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jimenez is trying is best to control the position here.
Vasilios thows a huge punch but Jimenez dodges it nicely.
Vasilios trying to control from half guard but Jimenez is working away.
Vasilios thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilios content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vasilios throwing shots but Jimenez is blocking nicely. #T1#
Vasilios is thwarting Jimenez's attempts to control the position.
Jimenez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Vasilios is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jimenez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vasilios.
Jimenez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Jimenez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Vasilios is looking for a kimura but Jimenez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vasilios to get the leverage.
Vasilios has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jimenez is trying to maintain the position but Vasilios is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vasilios misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jimenez misses the target.
Vasilios appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vasilios throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jimenez on the side of the head.
Jimenez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vasilios has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vasilios steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Vasilios fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jimenez avoids it really well and circles away.
Vasilios throws a shot to the body.
Jimenez misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Vasilios swats away the attempt to clinch by Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with a straight left.
Vasilios attempts a counter takedown but Jimenez avoids it well and moves away.
Salvador Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jimenez throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasilios.
Vasilios lands a nice shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Jimenez.
Vasilios feinted with a counter takedown.
Vasilios has been working on his balance at Ragnarok\'s Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a hook to the side of Vasilios's head but Vasilios sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vasilios keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
Jimenez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jimenez is posturing up here but Vasilios has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jimenez tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jimenez has to tap! Slick submission there by Vasilios!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alkandros Vasilios!
An out of breath Alkandros Vasilios 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:
DC 130: Savisto v Mansour
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
#R1#
BĂ©liveau moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Porter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Porter misses.
Porter throws a sloppy head kick
and BĂ©liveau counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
BĂ©liveau on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Porter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. BĂ©liveau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Porter throws a hook but BĂ©liveau blocks it.
BĂ©liveau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Porter.
BĂ©liveau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Porter.
Porter dips to his left and cracks BĂ©liveau with an uppercut!
Porter misses with an uppercut
and BĂ©liveau counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
BĂ©liveau slips a jab and a cross from Porter.
A telegraphed right hand from Porter misses the target.
BĂ©liveau lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Porter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting BĂ©liveau counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Porter tries to clinch but BĂ©liveau moves away
and BĂ©liveau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Porter looks to land a combination but BĂ©liveau avoids it well.
Porter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and BĂ©liveau scores with a counter punch that sends Porter to the canvas! BĂ©liveau smells blood - he's punishing Porter with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Porter has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). LĂ©opold BĂ©liveau!
A victorious LĂ©opold BĂ©liveau thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
DC 127: Cholo v Young
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Jab from Hasapis.
Porter doesn't manage to clinch there - Hasapis circles away.
Porter misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Porter cracks Hasapis with a good jab.
Porter looks to land a left hand but Hasapis moved out of range nicely.
Hasapis scores with the left hand. Porter knows he should have avoided that one.
Hasapis scores with a sloppy right hand. Porter should have avoided that one.
Porter throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2#It looks like Fotos Hasapis has been cut.#CL#
Hasapis moves into the clinch successfully.
Porter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hasapis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Porter is defending well.
Porter tries to pull guard but Hasapis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hasapis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Porters head.
Hasapis lands a left hand.
Hasapis is trying to push Porter away but Porter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Porter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Porter staying out of range there.#CL#
Hasapis clinches with his opponent.
Porter misses with some punches.
#TD#
Hasapis tightens his grip and picks Porter up, before dumping him to the ground. Porter manages to land in guard.
Porter wants to stand but Hasapis is controlling the position. #T1#
Porter has control of Hasapis's left arm, preventing Hasapis from doing any damage.
Porter wants to control the position but Hasapis says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Porter trying to control but Hasapis postures up.
Porter tries to roll over but Hasapis keeps him under control.
Porter gets full guard.
Porter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hasapis scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Porter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Porter trying to strike off his back.
Porter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Porter is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Hasapis to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Hasapis seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Porter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hasapis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hasapis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Porter is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Hasapis looking for a guillotine here but Porter defends easily.
#T3#
Porter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hasapis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Porter throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Hasapis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Porter postures up in Hasapis's guard and throws a big left but Hasapis blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hasapis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Porter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Porter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Porter throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hasapis keeping moving, preventing Porter from controlling successfully.
Porter is looking to work some ground and pound but Hasapis has wrist control.
Hasapis wants to sweep here but Porter controlling him for the moment.
Porter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hasapis looking for a sweep. Not yet Hasapis, not yet.
Hasapis wants to improve his position but instead Porter has moved into half guard.
Hasapis is pressing down on Porter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hasapis wants to sweep but no luck.
Porter trying to control but Hasapis is working from the bottom.
Porter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hasapis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Porter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hasapis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 Fotos Hasapis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fotos Hasapis's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Porter lands a nice shot that snaps Hasapis's head back.
Porter's corner calls for a 1-2. Porter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
No luck for Hasapis with that takedown attempt.
Hasapis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hasapis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hasapis moves out of range of the strikes.
Hasapis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Porter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hasapis.
Porter tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Hasapis clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hasapis.
Porter blocks an uppercut.
Hasapis lands with a right to the head.
Hasapis looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fotos Hasapis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Porter.
Hasapis misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Porter misses with an elbow strike.
Porter misses with an elbow over the top.
Porter lands with a light punch inside.
Hasapis misses with a punch on the inside.
Hasapis working aggressively here.
Hasapis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Porter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Porter blocking some punches.
Hasapis avoids the elbow strike from Porter, against the cage.
Hasapis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Porter's elbow.
Hasapis lands an uppercut.
Porter pushes Hasapis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Hasapis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hasapis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A punch combination from Porter misses.
Porter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD#
Hasapis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Porter quickly recovers to half guard.
Porter scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hasapis manages to mount him!
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Porter is looking to get to half guard.
Porter tries to lock up and control but Hasapis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Porter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Porter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Porter tries to lock up and control but Hasapis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hasapis raining down shots from the mount!#T3#
Porter manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hasapis is looking to stall here but Porter recovers full guard.
Porter wants to control the position but Hasapis says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fotos Hasapis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ground and pound from Hasapis.
Porter wants to control but Hasapis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Porter tries to get to full guard but Hasapis has control of the leg.
Porter gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Porter looking for a sweep. Not yet Porter, not yet.
Porter is controlling Hasapis's posture.
Hasapis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Porter is keeping the position for now.
Porter is trying to control the position but Hasapis postures up.
Hasapis with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hasapis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hasapis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hasapis stopping the sweep attempt from Porter.
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 Fotos Hasapis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fotos Hasapis's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Porter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hasapis looks to land a right hand but Porter moved out of range.
Porter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Porter misses with the combination.
Jay Porter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Porter misses with a hook. Hasapis ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Porter drives through and clinches with Hasapis against the cage.
#BC#
Hasapis breaks from the clinch.
Hasapis shoots in for a takedown but Porter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Porter misses the jab.
Hasapis feinted with a counter takedown.
Hasapis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Porter is looking for the big counter here.
Porter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hasapis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hasapis throws a hook to the side of Porter's head but Porter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Porter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Porter tries to bum rush Hasapis with a series of wild strikes but Hasapis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Porter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Porter connects with a single shot there.
Hasapis tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Hasapis throws a head kick but Porter moves out of range.
Hasapis is looking to clinch but Porter is avoiding it.
Porter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Porter throws a nice looking combination but Hasapis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hasapis doesn't manage to clinch there - Porter circles away.
Hasapis throws a shot from downtown. Porter moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Porter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hasapis wants to clinch.
Porter throws the left hand but Hasapis avoids the punch easily.
Hasapis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Porter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hasapis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Porter sprawls and moves away.
Hasapis missing with a left hand there. Porter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Porter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hasapis slips under a jab.
Porter misses the shot to the body.
Hasapis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Porter misses.
Hasapis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jay Porter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Porter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Porter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hasapis. Hasapis obviously looking to wear him down.
Porter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hasapis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hasapis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Hasapis rushes Porter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Porter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hasapis wants to break free but Porter has control.
Jay Porter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hasapis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Porter misses with a punch on the inside.
Hasapis misses with a punch on the inside.
Porter is pressed up against the cage. Hasapis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Porter down to the mat. Porter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Porter ducks under a wild hook from Hasapis.
Hasapis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Porter. That did some damage!
Porter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A telegraphed right hand from Porter misses the target.
Hasapis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hasapis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Porter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Porter looks to score with a jab to the body but Hasapis is just out of range.
Hasapis scores with a decent looking hook.
Hasapis with a nice calf kick.
Hasapis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hasapis connects with a looping right hand.
Porter stuffs the takedown attempt from Hasapis. Hasapis gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fotos Hasapis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Porter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Porter misses with a hook.
Porter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Porter misses with a hook.
Hasapis scores with a punch to the head.
Hasapis tries to work over Porter's front leg with a kick but Porter checks it.
Porter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Porter swings for the body but Hasapis moves out of range.
#CL#
Hasapis takes the fight into the clinch.
Hasapis lands an uppercut.#T4#
Hasapis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Porter backwards.
Porter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hasapis backwards.
Porter throws a punch but it's blocked by Hasapis.
Hasapis blocking some punches.
A short right from Hasapis on the inside.
Porter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hasapis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hasapis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Porter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hasapis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hasapis throws a head punch that misses.
Porter jumps guard but Hasapis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hasapis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hasapis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Porter.
Hasapis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hasapis throws a punch but it's blocked by Porter.
Porter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jay Porter.
I think Hasapis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fotos Hasapis!
After winning the bout, Fotos Hasapis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TOF 72
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Jimenez throws the kick towards the body but Chichilla avoids it.
Jimenez misses with a body shot
and Chichilla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chichilla steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Chichilla takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jimenez throws a series of punches but Chichilla avoids them all with ease.
Chichilla throwing a counter right hand but Jimenez manages to avoid it.
Jimenez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chichilla feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jimenezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chichilla looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jimenez with a poor takedown
and Chichilla counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Salvador Jimenez has been cut.
Jimenez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chichilla throws the left hand but Jimenez avoids the punch easily.
Chichilla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jimenez misses with the combination.
Chichilla takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chichilla bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chichilla misses with a looping left.
Jimenez feints the counter takedown.
Jimenez throws an off balance right hand
and Chichilla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Jimenez misses its intended target.
Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Chichilla was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Chichilla takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jimenez throws a hook but Chichilla blocks it.#TD2#
Jimenez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jimenez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chichilla is being controlled here.
Chichilla is not content to let Jimenez control the position. #SUB2#
Jimenez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jimenez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Chichilla is not content to let Jimenez control the position. #T2#
Jimenez working the body and head with strikes.
Chichilla manages to get back to half guard.
Jimenez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jimenez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chichilla!
Chichilla taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chichilla is looking to improve his position but Jimenez isn't that keen on the idea.
Chichilla wants to control but Jimenez is having none of it.
Chichilla is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Jimenez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chichilla is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jimenez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jimenez working the ground and pound effectively.
Chichilla manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jimenez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chichilla is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jimenez scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Chichilla is looking for a sweep. Jimenez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chichilla is trying to maintain the position but Jimenez is very close to passing his half guard.
Jimenez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chichilla gets back to full guard.
Jimenez wants to control from the top but Chichilla keeps moving.
Jimenez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jimenez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chichilla swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5##SUB#
Chichilla had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jimenez defends it easily.
Jimenez trying to control but Chichilla is working from the bottom.
Chichilla wants to sweep here but Jimenez controlling him for the moment.
Jimenez chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Chichilla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chichilla being controlled here, momentarily. #T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jimenez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chichilla scores with a punch to the head.
Chichilla connects with a single shot there.
Jimenez throws a body punch but Chichilla moves out of range.
Jimenez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chichilla makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chichilla lands with a cross.
Jimenez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jimenez swings for the body but Chichilla moves out of range.
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Chichilla is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chichilla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jimenez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chichilla looks to land a left hand but Jimenez moved out of range nicely.
Chichilla moves out of range as Jimenez strikes.
Chichilla appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jimenez moves out of range of the body kick.#T7#
Chichilla cracks Jimenez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Jimenez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chichilla to the ground. Jimenez is now in Chichilla's guard.#SUB#
Chichilla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jimenez is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Chichilla has his foot on Jimenez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jimenez works his way back into a safe position though.
Jimenez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jimenez passes Chichilla's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jimenez wants to control but Chichilla is keeping him busy.
Jimenez controlling the action here.
Chichilla manages to get to full guard.
Jimenez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T8#
Jimenez trying to control the position from guard on top but Chichilla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chichilla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jimenez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jimenez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jimenez trying to move into half guard but instead Chichilla has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Jimenez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chichilla manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jimenez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jimenez trying to control but Chichilla is working from the bottom. #T9#
Jimenez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chichilla controls Jimenez momentarily but Jimenez frees himself. #SUB#
Jimenez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chichilla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jimenez has managed to get both his arms back between Chichilla's legs - danger averted.
Jimenez wants to control from the top but Chichilla keeps moving.
Jimenez landing with the ground and pound.
Jimenez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Chichilla is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Salvador Jimenez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Salvador Jimenez's cut.
That's time! Chichilla's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jimenez throws an off balance right hand
and Jimenez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jimenez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chichilla.
Chichilla is looking to counter punch.
Chichilla throws a lazy right hand but Jimenez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chichilla throws a body punch but Jimenez moves out of range.
Chichilla pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chichilla throws a hook to the side of Jimenez's head but Jimenez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jimenez throws a jab when Chichilla was well out of range.
Jimenez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jimenez ducks right into an uppercut from Chichilla.
Chichilla misses the body punch
and Jimenez counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Jimenez pushes Chichilla up against the cage in a clinch.
Chichilla misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chichilla doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chichilla working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Chichilla breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Chichilla throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chichilla.
Salvador Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jimenez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Decent striking displayed by Jimenez there.
Chichilla takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jimenez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jimenez!
Jimenez throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Chichilla counter with a right hand.
Jimenez swings widly with a right hand
and Chichilla counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jimenez throws a poor cross that misses
and Chichilla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chichilla throws out a loose jab but Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jimenez swings widly with a right hand
and Chichilla counters with a stiff right hand.
Jimenez misses with a left hand
enabling Chichilla to counter with a crisp jab.
Chichilla defending well as Jimenez loads up on a big left hand.
Jimenez digs a good hook to Chichilla's body.
Chichilla feints a jab promting Jimenez to slip. Chichilla then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jimenez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T2#
Chichilla takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jimenez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jimenez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chichilla takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Salvador Jimenez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chichilla looks to throw the jab but Jimenez is out of range.
Chichilla stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chichilla wants it to stay on the feet.
Jimenez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chichilla.
Chichilla throws a hook to the side of Jimenez's head but Jimenez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chichilla looks to land a right hand but Jimenez moved out of range.
Jimenez misses with a straight left.
Jimenez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A combination from Jimenez does no damage.
Chichilla is looking to counter punch.
Chichilla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jimenez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chichilla.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chichilla. #T3#
Jimenez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Chichilla. No joy for Jimenez on that attempt.
Jimenez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A combination from Chichilla does no damage.
Jimenez throws out a counter right but Chichilla avoids it with no problem.
A punch lands to the side of Chichilla 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jimenez staying out of range there.
Jimenez misses with a two punch combination.
Jimenez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A left lands for Jimenez.
Jimenez is looking to clinch.
Chichilla throws a series of punches but Jimenez moves out of range.
Chichilla slips a jab and a cross from Jimenez.
Jimenez walks into a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Chichilla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chichilla cracks a nice hook into Jimenez's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chichilla lands with an overhand left.
Jimenez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Chichilla throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with a hook. Chichilla ducked under it nicely.
Chichilla waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jimenez.
Jimenez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A shot to the liver by Chichilla. Beautiful body shot.
Jimenez throws a sloppy head kick and Chichilla moves out of range easily.
Chichilla goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chichilla fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jimenez is out of range.
Chichilla misses with a straight left.
Jimenez misses with a combination
and Chichilla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chichilla throws a looping overhand right but Jimenez ducks down to avoid it.
Chichilla avoids a kick to the body.
Jimenez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jimenez duly obliges. #CL2#
Jimenez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Chichilla manages to break the clinch.
#T5#
Chichilla thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Jimenez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Papi Chichilla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chichilla with a nice cross.
A cross from Chichilla lands.
Papi Chichilla is winning the standup battle so far.
Chichilla throws a body punch but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez swings for the body but Chichilla moves out of range.
Chichilla waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jimenez.
Chichilla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jimenez.
Jimenez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chichilla.
Jimenez takes one to the chin there.
Chichilla lands a nice hook to Jimenez's body. Jimenez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chichilla misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jimenez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Chichilla.
Jimenez drops his hands momentarily and Chichilla takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chichilla walks into a stiff left hand from Jimenez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chichilla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T6#
Chichilla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jimenez lands with a nice body punch.
Chichilla avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Chichilla throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chichilla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jimenez was well out of range. Poor timing from Chichilla.
Jimenez wants to clinch up but Chichilla keeps it at a distance.
Jimenez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
Chichilla is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jimenez tries to bum rush Chichilla with a series of wild strikes but Chichilla uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chichilla thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Chichilla gets caught flat footed, as Jimenez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jimenez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jimenez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chichilla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chichilla is pulling down on Jimenez's head. It's preventing any offense from Jimenez, at least for the moment.#T7#
Jimenez stays in close to Chichilla's body and controls the position.
Salvador Jimenez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chichilla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Chichilla trying to control the position from guard on top but Jimenez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chichilla looking to pass the guard.
Chichilla trying to control the position from guard on top but Jimenez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chichilla has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chichilla looking to pass the guard.
Chichilla is working hard here to advance position.
Jimenez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jimenez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jimenez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T9#
Jimenez misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Chichilla misses the target.
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Jimenez looks to land a left hand but Chichilla moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Chichilla throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chichilla throws a hook to the side of Jimenez's head but Jimenez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jimenez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jimenez swings for the body but Chichilla moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Chichilla.
Jimenez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chichilla tries to avoid it but Jimenez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chichilla to the ground. Chichilla escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Papi Chichilla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salvador Jimenez.
Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chichilla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jimenez throws a looping overhand right but Chichilla ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Jimenez misses.
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 Papi Chichilla will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Salvador Jimenez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Jimenez scores with a hook to the body. Chichilla takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chichilla throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A combination from Chichilla does no damage.
Chichilla uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Chichilla throws a shot from downtown. Jimenez moves away and avoids it.
Chichilla explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chichilla misses with a straight left.
Chichilla throws a combination that misses
and Jimenez counters with a stiff right hand.
Jimenez looks to land a combination. Chichilla sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A telegraphed right hand from Jimenez misses the target.
Chichilla throws a lazy right hand but Jimenez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jimenez moves in looking to clinch but Chichilla pushes him off.
Chichilla throws a hook but Jimenez blocks it.
Despite the aggression on Jimenez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chichilla's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jimenez under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jimenez lands a slapping body shot.
Jimenez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chichilla.
#T1#
Chichilla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a body punch but Chichilla moves out of range.
Jimenez avoids the body shot from Chichilla.
Jimenez avoids the body shot from Chichilla.
Jimenez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chichilla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jimenez.#TD2#
Jimenez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chichilla is trying to defend but Jimenez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chichilla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Jimenez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jimenez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Chichilla trying to control here.
Jimenez wants to take a breather but Chichilla is having none of it. #SUB#
Chichilla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chichilla is looking for a sweep. Jimenez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Jimenez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jimenez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chichilla tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jimenez has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Chichilla takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Chichilla is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jimenez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T4#
Chichilla is trying desperately to improve position.
Jimenez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jimenez avoids the attempt from Chichilla to control.
Jimenez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Chichilla?
Jimenez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee warns Chichilla that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Chichilla really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jimenez looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Jimenez raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jimenez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jimenez controlling the pace for now.
Chichilla wants to hold on but Jimenez pushes him away.
Jimenez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jimenez raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jimenez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T6#
Chichilla is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jimenez controlling the pace for now.
Chichilla regains half guard.
Jimenez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chichilla does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jimenez not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Jimenez wants to work for an arm triangle but Chichilla is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T7#
Jimenez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chichilla does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jimenez controlling the pace.
Jimenez is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jimenez misses with a straight right.
Jimenez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jimenez avoids the body shot from Chichilla.
Chichilla dodges the punch combination from Jimenez.
#T8#
Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Chichilla was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jimenez darts in looking for a takedown but Chichilla gets double underhooks and turns Jimenez into the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Chichilla on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jimenez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jimenez throws a leg kick
and Jimenez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chichilla scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chichilla keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab from Jimenez misses.
Chichilla feints a jab promting Jimenez to slip. Chichilla then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jimenez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Chichilla lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chichilla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jimenez manages to avoid it.
Chichilla misses with an uppercut.
Jimenez looks to throw the jab but Chichilla is out of range.
Chichilla throws a body shot but no joy.
Jimenez throws a lazy right hand but Chichilla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the body from Jimenez misses
and Chichilla counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T9#
Jimenez throws a right hand that Chichilla ducks under and follows up with a left that Chichilla also avoids with ease.
A right-left combo lands from Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with a series of wild punches.
Jimenez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chichilla takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chichilla cracks Jimenez with a good jab.#TD2#
Jimenez shoots in and gets a takedown into Chichilla's guard.
Chichilla trying to control the position.
Jimenez trying to control the position from guard on top but Chichilla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salvador Jimenez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jimenez 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salvador Jimenez!
Salvador Jimenez 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:
TOF 72
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Southridge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burlaka avoids it really well and circles away.
Burlaka throws a big counter combination but Southridge scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Burlaka as Southridge shoots in.
Southridge is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Burlaka.
Southridge tries for a takedown but Burlaka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Denis Burlaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Southridge.
The crowd cheers as Burlaka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Southridge doesn't seem phased though.
Burlaka throws a looping overhand right but Southridge ducks down to avoid it.
Denis Burlaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burlaka misses with the combination.
Burlaka misses with a wild combination.
Despite the aggression on Southridge's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burlaka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Southridge.
Burlaka misses with an uppercut. Southridge saw that one coming.
Burlaka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Burlaka misses with a looping right.
Southridge fails with an attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Burlaka.
Burlaka's corner calls for a 1-2. Burlaka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Southridge misses with a takedown attempt
and Burlaka counters with a three punch combo that has Southridge backing up. Southridge nods at Burlaka to acknowledge the strikes.
Southridge slips a jab and a cross from Burlaka.
Southridge wants to counter with a clinch but Burlaka pushes him away.
Burlaka fails to land with a series of punches.
Denis Burlaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Southridge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Southridge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burlaka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Southridge wants to clinch up but Burlaka keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Southridge closes the distance and clinches.
Southridge is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burlaka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Southridge slowing the pace effectively.
Southridge has Burlaka pressed against the cage, preventing Burlaka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Southridge is trying to drag Burlaka to the mat but Burlaka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burlaka is looking to break free of the clinch but Southridge has double underhooks.
Southridge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Southridge breaks from the clinch.
Burlaka fails to land with a series of punches.
Burlaka seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Burlaka lands a jab to the nose.
Southridge lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Burlaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Southridge moves away.
Burlaka misses with a double jab.
Burlaka scores with a nice head shot.
Southridge lands a high kick!
Southridge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burlaka.
Burlaka dodges the punch combination from Southridge.
#T3#
Southridge tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Burlaka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Southridge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burlaka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Southridge somewhat.
Burlaka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Southridge on the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Burlaka.#CL2#
Southridge rushes Burlaka and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Southridge decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Burlaka gets to his feet - Southridge follows without any prompting.
Burlaka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Burlaka swinging wildly here.
Burlaka swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Burlaka looks to land a combination but Southridge avoids it well.
Burlaka throws a series of strikes that have Southridge backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Southridge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burlaka but Burlaka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Burlaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Southridge walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#Southridge is rocked!
Southridge's corner calls for a 1-2. Southridge obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Burlaka.
Southridge is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Southridge walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Southridge is still on wobbly legs! Can Burlaka finish him?
Burlaka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Burlaka duly obliges.
Southridge moves forwards but Burlaka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burlaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burlaka misses with a two punch combination.
#T5#
Burlaka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burlaka wants it to stay on the feet.
Burlaka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Southridge doesn't seem bothered though.
Southridge closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fight stays on the outside here - Southridge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burlaka looks to throw the jab but Southridge is out of range.
Burlaka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burlaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Southridge circles away quickly and effectively.
Burlaka throws a jab when Southridge was well out of range.
Southridge takes one on the button.
Southridge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A cross from Burlaka lands.
Burlaka throws the left hand but Southridge avoids the punch easily.
Burlaka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Burlaka throws a nice looking combination but Southridge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good leg kick by Southridge. #T6#
Burlaka swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Southridge counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Southridge pulls guard.
Southridge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Burlaka postures up.
#SU#
Southridge is working an open guard so Burlaka takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Burlaka missing with a left hand there. Southridge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Southridge seems to have recovered his senses.
Southridge scores with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burlaka. Southridge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burlaka throws a hook but Southridge avoids it easily.
Burlaka swinging wildly here.
A big right from Burlaka misses.
Southridge blocks a jab.
Southridge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burlaka.
Southridge walks into a straight right hand from Burlaka.
Burlaka jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T7#
Burlaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burlaka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Burlaka misses with a hook.
Burlaka scores with a one two! Southridge had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Southridge tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Burlaka defends well and Southridge ends up having to push Burlaka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Burlaka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Burlaka duly obliges.
Southridge throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burlaka's waist but Burlaka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Southridge off to one side.
Southridge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Burlaka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Southridge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burlaka throws out the jab.
Burlaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Southridge or perhaps it was just good defense by Burlaka, which made it look bad.
Southridge ducks under a wild hook from Burlaka.
Southridge shoots in for a takedown but Burlaka shows good takedown defense.
Southridge has a takedown stuffed.#T8#
Burlaka blocks a head kick by Southridge.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burlaka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Southridge back to the cage. Burlaka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A punch combination from Burlaka misses.
Nice defenses there by Southridge.
Burlaka is working the combinations to good effect here.
Southridge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burlaka tries to avoid it but Southridge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burlaka to the ground. Burlaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Burlaka is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Southridge connects with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Burlaka misses its intended target.
Burlaka throws a nice looking combination but Southridge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Southridge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burlaka circles away.
Southridge looks winded!
Burlaka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Southridge has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burlaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Southridge closes the distance but Burlaka moves to the side
and Burlaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T9#
Burlaka tries to bum rush Southridge with a series of wild strikes but Southridge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burlaka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Southridge.
Southridge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burlaka throws a hook but Southridge blocks it.
Burlaka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Southridge's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burlaka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Southridge scrambles back to his feet.
Southridge needs to keep his hands up - Burlaka had a free shot at his head there.
Southridge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burlaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Southridge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Burlaka fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Southridge to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Southridge looks to clinch but Burlaka throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Southridge taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Denis Burlaka!
A less than humble Denis Burlaka 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:
DC 123: Colamarino vSitsongrit
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Badmus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Porter misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Porter.
Porter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Badmus.#CL2#
Badmus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Porter pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Badmus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Porter just stands there and leans against the cage.
Badmus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Porter walks away with a smile on his face. Badmus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Badmus thumps Porter with a low kick.
Jay Porter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Porter decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Badmus moves into full guard.
Porter slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Porter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Badmus has his foot on Porter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Porter works his way back into a safe position though.
Porter throws an elbow that misses. Badmus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Porter's guard. Nice move by Badmus!#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Porter trying to keep a closed guard but Badmus is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Badmus trying to control but Porter is working from the bottom.
Porter seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Porter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Badmus's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Badmus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Porter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Porter looking to sit in guard and control but Badmus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Badmus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Porter trying to control the position.
Porter controlling the position.
Badmus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Badmus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Porter pulls Badmus in close to prevent any damage.
Porter wants to hit a sweep here but Badmus passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Porter there!
Porter keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Porter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Porter is controlling an arm, preventing Badmus from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Badmus tries to control but Porter wriggling away.
Porter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Badmus with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Porter is squirming around, avoiding Badmus's attempts to control the action.
Porter tries to lock up and control but Badmus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Porter can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Porter tries to hold on but Badmus pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ola Badmus dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Badmus misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Porter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Porter.
Badmus tries to pull guard but Porter holds him up against the cage and eventually Badmus drops back down to his feet.
Badmus avoids a wild elbow strike from Porter.
Porter pushes off an throws an elbow but Badmus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Porter working Badmus over with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Porter fails to land.
Porter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Badmus avoids it.
Badmus jumps guard but Porter stands there with Badmus around his waist. Badmus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Badmus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jay Porter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ola Badmus.
Badmus takes an elbow to the temple.
Porter stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Badmus tries to pull guard but Porter won't allow it.
#TD2#
Badmus manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Porter is looking to work some ground and pound but Badmus has wrist control.
Porter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Badmus keeping moving, preventing Porter from controlling successfully.
Porter throwing strikes but missing.
Badmus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Porter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Badmus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Porter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Porter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Porter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Badmus is keeping the position for now. #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.
Porter trying to control but Badmus is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Badmus looking for a guillotine here but Porter defends easily.
Porter is looking to work some ground and pound but Badmus has wrist control.
Porter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Badmus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Badmus keeping moving, preventing Porter from controlling successfully.
Badmus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Porter. #T3#
Badmus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ola Badmus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Badmus trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Porter tries to bum rush Badmus with a series of wild strikes but Badmus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Porter misses with a straight right.
Badmus lands a jab to Porter's midsection.
Badmus connects with a looping right hand.
Badmus lands a jab to the nose.
Badmus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Porter throws a series of punches but Badmus avoids them all with ease.
Porter misses with a body shot.
Badmus looks to land a left hand but Porter moved out of range nicely.
Porter tries to move into range but Badmus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Badmus scores with a nice head shot.
Jay Porter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Badmus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Porter. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Porter swinging wildly here.
Ola Badmus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Badmus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Porter.
Porter shoots in looking for a takedown but Badmus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Porter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Porter tries to clinch but Badmus is having none of it.
Porter drops his hands momentarily and Badmus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Badmus staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Porter. Those never looked like landing.
Badmus tries to clinch but Porter moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Porter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Badmus lands with an overhand left.
Badmus scores with a jab to the body.
Ola Badmus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Badmus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Badmus.
Badmus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Badmus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Badmus has closed the distance and engaged Porter in a clinch.
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 Jay Porter 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#
Badmus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Porter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Badmus as he jumps to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Porter. Badmus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Badmus tries to clinch there but Porter circles away.
Badmus scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Badmus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Porter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Porter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Badmus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Badmus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Porter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Porter pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Badmus back to the cage. Porter follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Badmus blocks a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Badmus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Porter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Badmus.
Badmus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!#TD#
Porter gets a takedown into half guard.
Badmus wants to control but Porter is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Badmus regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Porter.
Porter is looking to work some ground and pound but Badmus has wrist control.
Porter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Porter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Badmus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Porter has managed to get both his arms back between Badmus's legs - danger averted.
Porter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Porter passes Badmus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Badmus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Badmus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Porter trying to control from half guard but Badmus is working away. #T2#
Badmus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Porter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Porter's back!
Porter tries to roll but Badmus sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Porter preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Badmus. #SUB2#
Badmus is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Porter wants to escape the position.
Badmus trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T3#
Porter is really stuck here.
Badmus gets his hands free as Porter looks to control.
You can see the frustration on Porter's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Porter staying busy and making it hard for Badmus to control.
Badmus doesn't have the hooks in and Porter manages to turn into his guard.
Badmus looking to control.
#SUB2#
Badmus has his foot on Porter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Porter works his way back into a safe position though.
Porter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Porter is trying to control. Badmus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Badmus looking for submissions off his back.
Porter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Porter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Porter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Porter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Porter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Badmus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Badmus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Porter. #SUB2#
Badmus looking for a kimura from the bottom but Porter passes into side control!
Porter postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
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 Jay Porter.
I think Porter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jay Porter!
Jay Porter took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, 30th Century Beer Store for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
TOF 64
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Jimenez shoots in and gets a takedown into Norseson's guard.
Norseson is looking to stand back up but Jimenez counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Norseson. #REVR#
Jimenez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Norseson defending well though.
Jimenez works his way into side control.
Jimenez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ground and pound from Jimenez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jimenez controls the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jimenez working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jimenez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Norseson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jimenez on the ground.
Norseson being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Jimenez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Jimenez taking a breather here.
Norseson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
You can see the frustration on Norseson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jimenez is staying tight to Norseson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sloppy strikes there by Jimenez.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
You can see the frustration on Norseson's face as Jimenez controls the position.
Norseson is trying to control Jimenez's posture but Jimenez avoids it.
Jimenez slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Jimenez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Norseson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Norseson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jimenez.
#T3#
Jimenez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Norseson dodges the ground and pound from Jimenez.
Norseson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jimenez is controlling him well.
Jimenez 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.
Norseson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jimenez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Jimenez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Norseson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jimenez is controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Jimenez there. #T4##SUB2#
Jimenez maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Norseson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Jimenez has cracked it and Norseson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Jimenez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Salvador Jimenez!
After winning the bout, Salvador Jimenez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TOF 64
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Wrou stuns Southridge with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Southridge shoots in for a takedown but Wrou shows good takedown defense.
Southridge tries for a takedown but Wrou sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wrou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Southridge moves away.
Southridge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Southridge ducks under a wild hook from Wrou.
Southridge wants to clinch up but Wrou keeps it at a distance.
Southridge throws a body punch but Wrou moves out of range.
Southridge wants to clinch up but Wrou keeps it at a distance.
Southridge with the inside leg kick.
Wrou looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrou scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Southridge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wrou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sledge Wrou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Southridge.
Southridge slips a jab and a cross from Wrou.
#T1#
Southridge shoots and misses
and Wrou makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Southridge shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wrou counters with a right hand to the body.
Wrou keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Southridge wants to clinch but Wrou slips to the side
and Wrou counters with a left to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Southridge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wrou just misses with a punch to the body.
Southridge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wrou counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Wrou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Southridge.
As Wrou backs off Southridge throws a huge counter combo but Wrou manages to avoid it all.
Wrou defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Southridge.
Southridge has his takedown stuffed
and Wrou counters with a straight right hand.
Southridge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wrou counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Southridge throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wrou makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sledge Wrou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wrou connects with a right hand. Southridge shakes it off.
Wrou fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Southridge on the side of the head.#ROC#Southridge is rocked!
Southridge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Southridge is still on wobbly legs! Can Wrou finish him?
Southridge misses with a takedown attempt - Wrou sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Wrou wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Southridge is looking to clinch.
Southridge seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Southridge looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wrou!#SUB2#
Southridge is trying to get an arm triangle but Wrou is defending well.
Wrou avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Southridge.
Wrou is looking for a sweep.
Wrou is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Wrou controls the position for a moment.#SUB2#
Southridge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wrou is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wrou is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Southridge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wrou keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Southridge is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wrou knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Southridge tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Southridge has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wrou is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wrou is trying to get back to full guard.
Southridge controlling the action here.
Wrou is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Southridge. #T7#
Southridge lands a two punch combo.
Southridge tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wrou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Southridge closes the distance but Wrou moves to the side
and Wrou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Southridge has his takedown stuffed
and Wrou counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Southridge shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wrou is staying active underneath Southridge, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8##SUB2#
Southridge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wrou is looking to escape.
Southridge prevents Wrou from improving his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Southridge missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T9#
Wrou is looking to control Southridge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wrou avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Southridge throws a solid leg kick but Wrou takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Southridge.#CL2#
Southridge moves into the clinch.
Wrou lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wrou throws a punch but it's blocked by Southridge.
Southridge wants a takedown but no success here.
Southridge misses with a knee strike.
Southridge blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wrou.
Wrou scores with a shot to the side of Southridge's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wrou throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wrou creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Southridge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wrou misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sledge Wrou 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#
The fighters circle momentarily. Southridge darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Greg Southridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Southridge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wrou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Southridge walks into a jab.
Southridge throws a body kick that misses.
Wrou slaps away a takedown attempt from Southridge, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Southridge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wrou swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wrou ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Southridge on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wrou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Southridge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wrou circles away.
Wrou is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sledge Wrou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Southridge.
Southridge swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wrou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Southridge forces Wrou back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Wrou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Southridge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Southridge swings for the body but Wrou moves out of range.
A jab from Wrou finds it's way through Southridge's defenses.
Southridge doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wrou counters with a straight right hand.
Southridge tries to clinch up.#T2#
Southridge defending well as Wrou loads up on a big left hand.
Southridge with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wrou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wrou takes a swing at Southridge's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Wrou. That snapped Southridge's head back.
Southridge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wrou avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrou cracks Southridge with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Wrou avoids the head kick by Southridge.
A little feinted left hand from Wrou on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Southridge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wrou pinned against the cage. Wrou gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Southridge throws a leg kick but Wrou moved away.
Wrou just misses with a punch to the body.
Southridge is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Greg Southridge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Southridge with a poor takedown
letting Wrou counter with a right hand.
Southridge tries for a takedown but Wrou circles away easily
and Wrou counters with a nice body shot.
Southridge is breathing heavily.
Wrou misses with a hook.#T4#
Southridge doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Southridge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wrou cracks Southridge with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Southridge falls to his knees and Wrou doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sledge Wrou! |
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Event:
DC 116: Cholo v Beard
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Tenkula throws a head kick but Porter moves out of range.
Porter misses with a double jab
and Tenkula counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Porter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#It looks like Tiamat Tenkula has been cut.
Tenkula misses with a hook. Porter ducked under it nicely.
Porter looks to land a right hand but Tenkula moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Tenkula misses the target.
Porter throws a hook but Tenkula avoids it easily.
Tenkula swats away the attempt to clinch by Porter.
A shot to the liver by Tenkula. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porter throws a lazy uppercut
and Tenkula cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tenkula uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Porter.
Porter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Porter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Tenkula ducks under a wild hook from Porter.
Tenkula takes one to the side of the head.
#CL2#
Porter clinches.
Tenkula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Porter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tenkula uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Porter.
Tiamat Tenkula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Porter throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Porter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Tenkula misses.
Porter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tenkula counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Porter throws a lazy right hand but Tenkula sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Porter misses with a two punch combination.
Tenkula circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tenkula avoids the body shot from Porter.
Porter throws a looping overhand right but Tenkula ducks down to avoid it. #T2##CL2#
Porter moves into range and clinches up with Tenkula.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Tenkula.
Porter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Porter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Tenkula.
Tenkula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tenkula misses with a punch on the inside.
Tenkula avoiding damage as Porter throws knees to the body.
Tenkula lands with a left to the head.
Tenkula blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Porter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tenkula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tenkula keeps control of Porter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Porter blocking some punches.
#BC#
Tenkula pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Porter, as that shot connected.
Tenkula lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Porter 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.#T3#
Porter swings widly with a right hand
letting Tenkula counter with a right hand. #ROC#Porter is rocked!
Tenkula avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tenkula is looking to counter punch.
Porter is still on wobbly legs! Can Tenkula finish him?
A jab from Porter misses.
Porter seems to have recovered his senses.
Porter scores with a three punch combo!
Jay Porter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Porter throws out a loose jab but Tenkula uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab from Porter.
Tenkula swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Porter takes one to the side of the head.
Porter lands a leg kick that knocks Tenkula off balance momentarily.
Porter walks into a straight right hand from Tenkula.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tenkula showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Porter.
Porter misses with a few strikes there.
Porter misses with a combination
and Tenkula counters with a huge left! Porter is in big trouble! He's backing up but Tenkula isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Porter from any more damage. A dominating finish by Tenkula!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiamat Tenkula!
A relieved looking Tiamat Tenkula 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:
CFC 609
Date: Nov 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Jimenez lands a body shot.
Bunyons shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jimenez, as that shot connected.
Bunyons takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bunyons was well out of range. Poor timing from Jimenez.
Jimenez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bunyons in his tracks. #CL#
Jimenez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bunyons has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jimenez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bunyons has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jimenez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bunyons is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jimenez is defending well.
Salvador Jimenez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Bunyons.#TD#
Bunyons is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jimenez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bunyons to the mat. Bunyons regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jimenez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jimenez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jimenez postures up in Bunyons's guard and throws a big left but Bunyons blocks it.
Jimenez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jimenez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jimenez is stalling in the full guard.
Jimenez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bunyons's head.
Jimenez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jimenez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Bunyons is letting Jimenez control him for a moment.
Jimenez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bunyons for as long as he can get away with.
Bunyons tries to buck Jimenez off but Jimenez is having none of it.
Jimenez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3##SUB#
Jimenez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jimenez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jimenez is putting a hurting on Bunyons here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jimenez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SU#
Jimenez stands up and beckons Bunyons to his feet.
Jimenez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jimenez throws a right hand that Bunyons ducks under and follows up with a left that Bunyons also avoids with ease.
Bunyons tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jab from Jimenez.
Jimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bunyons was well out of range. Poor timing from Jimenez.#T4#
Bunyons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jimenez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Bunyons tries to counter it with a takedown but Jimenez pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Jimenez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jimenez lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jimenez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Bunyons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Bunyons escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jimenez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jimenez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salvador Jimenez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Jimenez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jimenez lands in his opponent's guard.#SU#
Jimenez stands and steps away. Bunyons gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jimenez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Paul Bunyons has been cut.
Bunyons gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jimenez.
Nice shot by Jimenez.
Jimenez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bunyons can do to turn this around?
Jimenez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jimenez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bunyons has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick by Bunyons misses #TD#
and Jimenez counters with a single leg into guard. Bunyons didn't expect that.
Jimenez pushing down on Bunyons's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jimenez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Jimenez lands with a punch from half guard.
Jimenez is taking a breather. Bunyons says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jimenez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Still in half guard, Jimenez seems content to control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bunyons taking some punishment here, with Jimenez in his half guard.
Jimenez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bunyons with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jimenez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jimenez winds up and cracks Bunyons with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Jimenez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jimenez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jimenez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jimenez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jimenez winds up and cracks Bunyons with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bunyons trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jimenez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Jimenez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salvador Jimenez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Bunyons's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bunyons takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jimenez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bunyons doesn't seem bothered though.
Bunyons takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jimenez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bunyons tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bunyons is defended easily by Jimenez.#CL#
Jimenez closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jimenez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jimenez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bunyons trying to control but Jimenez is working from the bottom.
Jimenez is pulling down on Bunyons's head. It's preventing any offense from Bunyons, at least for the moment.#T1#
Bunyons won't allow Jimenez to sweep him here.
Bunyons throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jimenez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bunyons controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bunyons wants to control from the top but Jimenez keeps moving.
Jimenez has control of Bunyons's left arm, preventing Bunyons from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jimenez wants to sweep here but Bunyons controlling him for the moment.
Bunyons trying to control but Jimenez is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Jimenez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Salvador Jimenez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jimenez passes Bunyons's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jimenez is controlling the pace.
Jimenez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jimenez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Jimenez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jimenez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jimenez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jimenez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jimenez with the ground and pound from mount.
Salvador Jimenez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bunyons can't escape the position.
Jimenez controlling from mount. #T4#
Jimenez continues to stall.
Jimenez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Paul Bunyons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimenez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jimenez content just to control the position here.
Jimenez unloading with bombs!
And that's the end of the fight!
Salvador Jimenez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jimenez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:24
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salvador Jimenez!
An out of breath Salvador Jimenez 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:
DC 107 : Vinge v Wife
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Porter avoids the body shot from Marka.
Porter throws a series of punches but Marka avoids them all with ease.
Porter misses with a wild combination.
Porter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Porter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Porter misses with the combination.
Porter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marka takes one on the button.
Porter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marka's hands.
Porter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marka looks to throw the jab but Porter is out of range.
Porter throws a jab but it's blocked by Marka. #CL#
Porter takes the fight into the clinch.
Marka blocks an elbow strike.
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!
Marka misses with the head strike.
Marka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Porter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Porter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marka to keep the fight standing.
Porter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Porter misses with an elbow strike.
#TD#
Porter jumps into guard, dragging Marka to the mat.
Porter is trying to keep Marka in close.
#SUB#
Porter has his foot on Marka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marka works his way back into a safe position though.
Marka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Porter is keeping the position for now.
Marka stays in close to Porter's body and controls the position.
Porter has Marka pulled in close to control his posture. #T2##SUB#
Porter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Porter keeping full guard, as Marka tries to pass.
Marka slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Marka takes a little break here. Porter wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Porter is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Porter wants to get back to full guard.
Porter manages to get to full guard.
Porter controlling the position.
Porter trying to keep a closed guard but Marka is proving a slippery customer.
Porter keeping moving, preventing Marka from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Porter is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Porter sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Porter drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Marka manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Porter has Marka in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Marka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Porter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marka has managed to get both his arms back between Porter's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Porter 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Porter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Porter lands a two punch combo.
Marka scores with a decent looking hook.
Porter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marka can do to turn this around?
Porter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marka scores with a jab.
Marka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Porter lands the left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marka.
Marka lands a right hook to the body.
Porter blocks a jab.
Marka moves out of range as Porter strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Porter moves away from the strike by Marka.
Porter scores with a body shot.
Nice body kick there by Porter.
Jay Porter is winning the standup battle so far.
Marka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Porter manages to avoid it.
Marka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A left lands for Porter.
Porter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Porter misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
Porter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marka's head.
Marka lands a slapping body shot.
Marka swinging wildly here.
Porter misses with a series of wild punches.
Marka walks into a left hand.
Porter misses with a wild combination.
Porter throws a body punch but Marka moves out of range.
Porter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Marka misses with a straight left.
Porter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Porter misses with the combination.
Porter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Porter stuns Marka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Porter.
Marka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Marka swings for the body but Porter moves out of range.
Marka lands with a right hand.
A jab from Porter does it's job there.
Porter is looking to clinch.
Marka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Porter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marka misses with a straight left.
Porter appears to be looking for a big counter.
Marka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Porter lands a nice looking body shot.
Marka misses with a body punch
and Porter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marka misses with an uppercut.
Marka dodges the punch combination from Porter.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marka connects with a crisp jab.
Porter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marka circles away quickly and effectively.
Marka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Porter moves away.
Marka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marka looks to land a right hand but Porter moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Porter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Porter slips a jab from Marka.
Marka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Porter has time to react.
Marka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Porter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Porter.
Sloppy strikes from Porter. Those never looked like landing.
Porter looks to land a combination. Marka sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC#Marka is rocked!#KD#
Porter lands a big right hand that sends Marka crashing to the mat! Porter stays standing though and waves Marka back to his feet!
Marka is still on wobbly legs! Can Porter finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Porter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marka avoids it really well and circles away.
Marka is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Porter just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Marka has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jay Porter!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jay Porter thanked 30th Century Beer Store for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CFC 601
Date: Oct 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Chang swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Jimenez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jimenez being controlled here momentarily.
Jimenez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Chang is looking for a triangle but Jimenez pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Jimenez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jimenez has managed to get both his arms back between Chang's legs - danger averted.
Chang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jimenez is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jimenez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jimenez trying to control the position from guard on top but Chang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Jimenez won't allow Chang to sweep him here.
Jimenez trying to control the position from guard on top but Chang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chang is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jimenez frees his head nicely. Oh but Chang has switched to an armbar! Jimenez is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tommy Chang!
Tommy Chang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DC 100: Vinge v Gora
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
#R1#
A low kick from Laszlo is predictable there
and Porter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laszlo throws a right hand that Porter ducks under and follows up with a left that Porter also avoids with ease.
Laszlo throws a right hand that Porter ducks under and follows up with a left that Porter also avoids with ease.
Laszlo throws a leg kick but Porter moved away.
Porter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laszlo.
A head kick from Laszlo lands but Porter takes it in his stride.
Porter tests Laszlo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laszlo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Porter checks the leg kick.
A jab lands there for Laszlo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Porter checks a leg kick.
Porter is looking to counter punch.
Jab, jab by Porter - just one landing.
Porter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Porter.
Laszlo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Porter is able to avoid easily.
Laszlo throws a sloppy head kick and Porter moves out of range easily.
Laszlo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Porter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Laszlo misses with a low kick as Porter jumps back.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Laszlo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A cross from Porter lands.#T1#
Laszlo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Laszlo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Laszlo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little feinted left hand from Porter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Porter throws a hook but Laszlo blocks it.
Jason Laszlo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laszlo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Porter scores with a nice head shot.
Porter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Laszlo connects with a solid leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Porter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Porter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Porter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#Laszlo is rocked!
Porter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Porter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Porter misses its intended target.
Laszlo tries a head kick but it misses.
Laszlo misses with a leg kick
and Porter counters with a stiff right hand.
Laszlo is still on wobbly legs! Can Porter finish him?#T2#
Porter throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Laszlo colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Porter as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Laszlo is left battered and dazed whilst Porter and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Porter!
Jay Porter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Jason Laszlo spoke after the fight, saying 'I am an all-american, treat me like it.'. |
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Event:
DC 92: Makkonen v Cholo
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Cartwright moves out of range as Porter strikes.
Cartwright swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Porter misses with a combination
#CL#
and Cartwright counters by moving into the clinch.
Porter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Porter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cartwright misses with a body punch.
Cartwright has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Porter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Porter has a couple of punches blocked by Cartwright.
#TD#
Cartwright gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Porter regains guard.
Porter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cartwright is one step ahead there.
Cartwright looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Porter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cartwright postures up in Porter's guard and throws a big left but Porter blocks it.
Cartwright has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Porter wants to get back to his feet but Cartwright is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Porter pulls Cartwright in close to his closed guard and prevents Cartwright from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cartwright lands a couple of elbows.
Cartwright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cartwright scoring with some ground and pound.
Porter 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.
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Porter keeps moving. #T2#
Cartwright sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cartwright postures up in Porter's guard and throws a big left but Porter blocks it.
Porter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
Porter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Porter keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright with a flurry of punches that miss.
Porter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but Porter blocks nicely.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3##SUB2#
Cartwright lying in Porter's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Porter decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Cartwright taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jay Porter!
A victorious Jay Porter 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:
CFC 591
Date: Sep 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Jimenez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mini lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Salvador Jimenez has been cut.
Jimenez looks for a takedown but Mini sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Mini.
Jimenez tries for a takedown but Mini circles away easily
and Mini counters with a straight right hand.
Mini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mini feints and then cracks Jimenez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jimenez down.
Android Mini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Jimenez gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mini wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Mini wants to control but Jimenez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mini is looking to improve his position.
Mini wants to get back to his feet.
Jimenez trying to mount his opponent but Mini defends it.
Mini is in trouble now - Jimenez has advanced to mount!
Mini is working to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Jimenez has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jimenez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T2#
Jimenez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jimenez wants to control the pace but Mini is squirming around nicely.
Jimenez controlling the position easily from mount.
Mini is trying to escape the mount.
Jimenez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mini's face.
Mini is trying to escape the mount.
Jimenez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mini hang on?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mini can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Mini wants to control but Jimenez is having none of it.
Jimenez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jimenez landing strikes from the mount and Mini is in trouble! #ROC#Mini is rocked!
Jimenez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mini is still in real trouble! Can Jimenez finish him?
Jimenez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Jimenez working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Mini turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Jimenez off and cradles Mini's limp body as Jimenez celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Salvador Jimenez!
Salvador Jimenez thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC 585
Date: Sep 01, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Jimenez looks to clinch
and Ki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jimenez wants to clinch up but Ki keeps it at a distance.
A quick step to the side and Ki tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#TD2#
Ki gets caught flat footed, as Jimenez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Jimenez stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Ki has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Jimenez manages to get his head free but now Ki has transitioned to an armbar! Jimenez grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Ki! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jae Woon Ki!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jae Woon Ki made sure he mentioned BRAZEN - Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
DC 83: Bollomard v Ratt
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Kuti.
Kuti throws a right hand that misses
and Porter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Porter tries for a takedown but Kuti circles away easily
and Kuti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuti lands a big right hook! Porter looks hurt but is still standing! Kuti lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Porter falls down and Kuti dives in with a huge hammer fist! Porter's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Kuti runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fela Kuti!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Fela Kuti made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
DC 71 Fredricks vs Drake
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
#R1#
A big left from Porter misses.
Bukowski throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Porter to counter with a crisp jab.
Bukowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Porter.
Porter tries to bum rush Bukowski with a series of wild strikes but Bukowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bukowski walks into a straight right hand from Porter.
Porter dips to his left and cracks Bukowski with an uppercut!
Bukowski lands a nice looking body shot.
Bukowski moves out of range as Porter strikes.
Porter lands the left hand.
Bukowski misses with a double jab.
A jab from Bukowski finds it's way through Porter's defenses.
Bukowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Porter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukowski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bukowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Porter is just out of range.
Porter walks into a jab.
Bukowski throws a good cross that connects.
Porter connects with a nice looking jab.
Bukowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Porter moves away.
Bukowski scores with a shot to the body.
Charles Bukowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Bukowski cracks Porter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bukowski takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've been informed that Bukowski has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Porter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Porter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bukowski blocks a jab.
Bukowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bukowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Bukowski takes a swing at Porter's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Porter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bukowski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bukowski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bukowski misses the jab.
Bukowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Bukowski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Porter's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Bukowski thows an elbow strike that misses. Porter gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Bukowski doesn't seem too bothered but Porter quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Bukowski is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Bukowski really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jay Porter!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jay Porter thanked Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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