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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
C423: Karlsson vs Castellanos
Date: Jun 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Chai misses with a hook. Wieland ducked under it nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Chai misses with a left hand
and Wieland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wieland throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Chai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wieland was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.#CL#
Wieland gets tackled into the cage by Chai. Chai maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wieland lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai.
Still in the clinch, Wieland scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Wieland is struggling to control the position.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Wieland.
#T1#
Chai misses with the head strike.
Wieland can't break the clinch.
Wieland lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Wieland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Wieland to work.
Wieland swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Wieland controls his hands.
Wieland can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land. #TD#
Chai gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wieland manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wieland looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Wieland working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chai has passed into half guard!
Wieland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Chai throwing shots but Wieland is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Wieland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Wieland is defending against the submission attempts here by Chai.
Wieland is pressing down on Chai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wieland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wieland is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Chai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wieland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wieland working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chai's head.
Wieland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wieland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chai 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.
Wieland scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wieland trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wieland scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Wieland looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Wieland looking for a guillotine here but Chai defends easily.
Wieland has control of Chai's left arm, preventing Chai from doing any damage.
Chai is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wieland has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wieland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
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 Shahriyar Chai will probably get the nod.
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#
Wieland takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wieland tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chai defends well and Wieland ends up having to push Chai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chai throws the left hand but Wieland avoids the punch easily.
Wieland looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chai connects with a looping right hand.
Wieland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chai but Chai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai slips under a jab from Wieland.
Wieland lands a lovely overhand right.
Wieland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai. #T1#
Wieland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.
Wieland changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wieland swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chai.#TD2#
Wieland shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wieland showed some decent athleticism there.
Wieland seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wieland thows a huge punch but Chai dodges it nicely.
Chai gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Wieland forces his way into half guard.
Wieland scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wieland working over Chai with some ground and pound. Chai looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wieland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Wieland is trying to work for a kimura but Chai is defending well.
Wieland lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Wieland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chai defending well though.
Chai wants to control but Wieland is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chai.
Wieland working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Wieland from controlling successfully.
Wieland stands and throws Chai's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wieland throws an elbow but Chai slips to the side and avoids it well.#T4#
Chai is looking for a sweep.
Wieland wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Chai managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wieland.
Wieland throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wieland wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Wieland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Wieland missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wieland ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chai misses with a hook.
Wieland is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wieland moves out of range as Chai strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Wieland misses the target.
Chai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai throws a poor cross that misses
and Wieland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai throws a shot from downtown. Wieland moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Chai lands a really nice looking cross but Wieland seems unphased.
Shahriyar Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Wieland moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wieland throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
Wieland throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
Chai throws a body punch but Wieland moves out of range.
Wieland scores with a hook.
Wieland missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Wieland is just out of range.
Wieland changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Wieland cracks Chai with an open hand slap.
Chai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wieland at a distance.
Chai cracks Wieland with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wieland throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wieland counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Chai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wieland scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD2#
Wieland fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chai sprawls well initially but Wieland persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3#
Chai moves into full guard.
Wieland throwing strikes from guard but Chai blocks nicely.
Wieland is looking to work some ground and pound but Chai has wrist control.
Wieland tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Wieland is looking to work some ground and pound but Chai has wrist control.
Chai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wieland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wieland working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wieland throws a big right hand that misses.
Wieland trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wieland with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chai wants to sweep here but Wieland controlling him for the moment.
Wieland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wieland trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wieland fails with the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Wieland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wieland 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Wieland!
A relieved looking Randy Wieland 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:
Pitbull XLVIII
Date: Jun 01, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 10 losses; Jack Williams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Rick Richardson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Richardson closes the distance and clinches.
Richardson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williams just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Richardson manages to pull guard.
Richardson 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.
Williams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Richardson pulls Williams in close to prevent any damage.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Richardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson is pulling down on Williams's head to control his posture. #T1#
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams preventing the sweep.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Richardson is retaining full guard.
Williams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Richardson controlling Williams's posture. #T2#
Williams trying to control but Richardson is working from the bottom.
Williams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Richardson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Williams is now in half guard.
Richardson is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Williams is thwarting Richardson's attempts to control the position.
Williams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Williams is pressing down on Richardson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Richardson is holding on for now.
Richardson is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Williams in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Williams is trying for a kimura here. Richardson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Williams wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Williams!
A relieved looking Jack Williams 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:
SSG 425 Helvig vs Solo
Date: Jun 01, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 13 losses; Paulo Miyao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Duncan Idaho!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Idaho shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Miyao is trying to defend but Idaho finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyao (0) vs (2) Idaho
Miyao is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Miyao is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Idaho has latched onto it... Big trouble! Idaho pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Miyao is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Idaho!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Duncan Idaho!
A very excited looking Duncan Idaho made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -64-
Date: May 31, 2025 |
#R1#
Cabal walks into a stiff left hand from Leighton.
Leighton wants to clinch up but Cabal keeps it at a distance.
Cabal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cabal throws a series of punches but Leighton moves out of range.
Leighton cracks Cabal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#It looks like Luca Cabal has been cut.
Cabal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cabal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leighton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cabal jabs at Leighton's body.
Leighton ducks right into an uppercut from Cabal. #CUT#It looks like Morgan Leighton has been cut.
Cabal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A cross from Cabal lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leighton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabal manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cabal throws a right and a left that Leighton avoids nicely.
Cabal scores with a jab. Leighton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cabal scores with a one two! Leighton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Leighton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Leighton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabal.
Cabal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leighton.
Cabal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leighton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leighton swings for the body but Cabal moves out of range.
It looked like Cabal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leighton misses with a straight right.
Leighton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cabal takes a swing at Leighton's ribcage but misses.
Leighton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leighton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cabal.
Leighton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#Cabal is rocked!#T1#
Leighton circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Cabal tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Leighton wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Morgan Leighton!
Our winner, Morgan Leighton, 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:
RMMA 21 - Casteel v Kataski
Date: May 31, 2025 |
#R1#
Bennett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bennett shoots and misses #TD#
and Choibalsan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Choibalsan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Choibalsan is nestled in close to Bennett, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bennett taking some punishment here, with Choibalsan in his half guard. #SUB#
Choibalsan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Choibalsan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bennett gets back to full guard.
Choibalsan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bennett's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Choibalsan is in close to Bennett's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Choibalsan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Choibalsan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Choibalsan working some strikes from top position.
Bennett lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Bennett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Choibalsan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Choibalsan 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.
Choibalsan is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bennett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Bennett has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Bennett drops back, looking for a kneebar! Choibalsan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Choibalsan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Choibalsan! #REVR#
Bennett manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Choibalsan is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Bennett tries to get to full guard but Choibalsan has control of the leg.
Choibalsan tries to pass to full mount but Bennett defends it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Choibalsan lands a nice short elbow.
Choibalsan working Bennett over with strikes.
Choibalsan working the head and body with strikes.
Choibalsan scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Choibalsan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bennett is just riding it out for now. Choibalsan eventually gives up the hold.
Bennett tries to get to full guard but Choibalsan has control of the leg. #T3##SUB#
Choibalsan wants to work for an arm triangle but Bennett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Choibalsan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bennett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Choibalsan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bennett is pressing down on Choibalsan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Bennett working for submissions but it's allowed Choibalsan to get to half guard.
Choibalsan is stalling here. Bennett is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Choibalsan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bennett has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB2#
Bennett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Choibalsan, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Bennett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Choibalsan is looking to regain half guard here but Bennett keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Bennett working away.
Choibalsan is trying to get back to half guard.
Choibalsan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Choibalsan manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Choibalsan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Choibalsan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bennett is pushing down on Choibalsan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Choibalsan is fighting to maintain full guard but Bennett has managed to sneak the leg through.
Choibalsan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a kimura here.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Choibalsan defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Temujin Choibalsan 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#
Bennett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Choibalsan avoids it really well and circles away.
Bennett dives in and grabs Choibalsan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Choibalsan pushes down on Bennett's head and hops out.
Choibalsan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Choibalsan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennett tries to counter with a clinch but Choibalsan shakes him off and moves away.#TD2#
Bennett closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Choibalsan to the mat! Choibalsan manages to get full guard.
Bennett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Choibalsan is keeping the position for now.
Choibalsan wants to sweep here but Bennett controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choibalsan has Bennett pulled in close to control his posture. #T1##SUB2#
Bennett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bennett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bennett stopping the sweep attempt from Choibalsan.
Temujin Choibalsan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Bennett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bennett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Choibalsan pulls Bennett in close to prevent any damage.
Choibalsan looking for a sweep. Not yet Choibalsan, not yet.
Choibalsan is trying to control the position but Bennett postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bennett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Choibalsan keeping full guard, as Bennett tries to pass. #SUB2#
Bennett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bennett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Choibalsan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bennett is one step ahead there. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bennett postures up and lands a big shot to Choibalsan's brow.
Choibalsan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Bennett has gone for a leg lock! Choibalsan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bennett's guard.#REVR#
Choibalsan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bennett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Choibalsan working some strikes from top position.
Choibalsan is in close to Bennett's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Choibalsan defends well.
Choibalsan postures up and lands a big shot to Bennett's brow.
Choibalsan wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Choibalsan chips away with some ground and pound.
Choibalsan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bennett can do to turn this around?
Choibalsan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bennett's head.
Choibalsan cracks Bennett with a solid left hand.
Bennett keeping full guard, as Choibalsan tries to pass.
Choibalsan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bennett being controlled here, momentarily.
Choibalsan cracks Bennett with a solid left hand.
Bennett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Choibalsan is one step ahead there.
Choibalsan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Choibalsan wants to pass the guard but Bennett is keeping the position.#T4#
Choibalsan scoring with some ground and pound.
Bennett throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Choibalsan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bennett's head.
Choibalsan working some strikes from top position.
Bennett has momentary wrist control but Choibalsan slips an elbow through the middle.
Choibalsan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC#Bennett is rocked!
Choibalsan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bennett is still in real trouble! Can Choibalsan finish him?
Bennett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Choibalsan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Choibalsan wants to sweep but no luck.
Choibalsan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Choibalsan working for a triangle but Bennett defends it easily.
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!
Choibalsan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Bennett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bennett seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bennett won't allow Choibalsan to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Temujin Choibalsan dominated that second round.
That's time! Choibalsan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Bennett shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Choibalsan defends it nicely.
Bennett misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Choibalsan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Choibalsan working over Bennett with some ground and pound. Bennett looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Choibalsan lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Choibalsan slips a nice elbow through Bennett's hands, connecting with Bennett's forehead.
Choibalsan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Choibalsan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Choibalsan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Bennett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bennett taking some punishment here, with Choibalsan in his half guard.
Choibalsan slips a nice elbow through Bennett's hands, connecting with Bennett's forehead.
Choibalsan is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Bennett is hurt! He's hurt bad - Choibalsan fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Bennett from any more punishment! Congratulations to Choibalsan! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Temujin Choibalsan!
Temujin Choibalsan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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RMMA - Rio 3
Date: May 31, 2025 |
#R1#
Chen misses the jab.
We've been told by Chen's head coaches at Royal Combat Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cricket ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chen moves out of range as Cricket strikes.
Chen throws the left hand but Cricket avoids the punch easily.
Chen misses with a looping right.
Rickety Cricket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cricket scores with a jab to the body.
Chen moves out of range as Cricket strikes.
Cricket missing with a left hand there. Chen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Chen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chen looks to throw the jab but Cricket is out of range. #CL2#
Chen tries to keep at a distance but Cricket has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cricket tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chen's elbow.
Cricket throws a punch but it's blocked by Chen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen prevents a body shot from Cricket.
Cricket misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Chen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chen throws a lazy right hand but Cricket sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cricket doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chen moves away from the strike by Cricket.
Chen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Cricket pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chen slips under a jab.
Cricket looks to score with a jab to the body but Chen is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chen. Cricket does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cricket moves in looking to clinch but Chen pushes him off.
Cricket lands a lovely overhand right.
Chen misses with a straight left.
Cricket tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cricket is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chen.
Chen misses with a hook. Cricket ducked under it nicely.
Chen digs a good body shot into Cricket's ribs.
Cricket staying out of range there.
Cricket looks to throw the jab but Chen is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Cricket. Beautiful body shot.
Nice jab there from Chen. #CUT#It looks like Rickety Cricket has been cut.
Cricket lands a nice looking body shot.
Chen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cricket finds it's way round the side to connect with Chen's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chen swats away the attempt to clinch by Cricket.
Cricket slips a jab from Chen.
Cricket swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cricket looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chen connects with a body shot.#T2#
A jab from Cricket misses.
Cricket has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cricket there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cricket connects with a nice looking jab.
Chen drops his hands momentarily and Cricket takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chen misses with a straight right.
Cricket just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Chen.
Cricket misses with a straight left.
Chen misses the shot to the body.
Cricket misses with a body shot
and Chen counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Cricket instigates a clinch.
Chen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cricket misses with the head strike.
Cricket working aggressively here.
Chen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cricket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cricket. #BC#
Chen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Cricket scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cricket tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cricket was well out of range. Poor timing from Chen.
Chen ducks under a wild hook from Cricket.
Cricket misses with an uppercut.
Cricket lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Cricket darts in and clinches Chen up against the cage.
Chen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Chen breaks from the clinch.
Chen with a nice cross.
Chen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cricket moves away.
Chen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cricket takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cricket doesn't manage to clinch there - Chen circles away.
Cricket jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cricket scores with a hook.
Chen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cricket.
Chen jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Cricket clinches with his opponent.
Cricket tries to throw a body punch but Chen avoids it by throwing Cricket back against the cage. #T4#
Chen blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Cricket fails to land.
Cricket swings wildly with an uppercut but Chen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cricket backwards. #BC#
Chen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cricket's hands.
Chen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chen throws a body punch but Cricket moves out of range.
Cricket staying out of range there.
Cricket on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cricket tries to clinch up but Chen circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chen's corner calls for a 1-2. Chen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#That has opened up Rickety Cricket's cut even more.
The fighters circling - Chen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fighters circling - Cricket throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice cross by Cricket.
Cricket uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rickety Cricket will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rickety Cricket's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Cricket drives through and clinches with Chen against the cage.
Cricket swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cricket misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cricket fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cricket misses with the head strike.
Cricket tries a body shot but Chen blocks it.
Chen is trying to pull guard but Cricket turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chen.
Chen tries to pull guard but Cricket holds him up against the cage and eventually Chen drops back down to his feet.
Cricket tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cricket lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chen.
Chen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Chen.
#T1#
Cricket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cricket fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cricket tries to throw a body punch but Chen avoids it by throwing Cricket back against the cage.
Cricket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Cricket.
Cricket misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Chen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chen throws a body punch but Cricket moves out of range.
Cricket works Chen's body with a nice hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chen avoids the body shot from Cricket.
The fighters circling - Chen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cricket scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Chen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cricket displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chen throws out the jab.
Chen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cricket moves away.
Cricket staying out of range there.#T2#
Chen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cricket.
Cricket misses with a body shot.
A jab from Chen misses.
Cricket jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cricket throws a jab when Chen was well out of range.
Chen staying out of range there.
Chen throws a lazy right hand but Cricket sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chen defending well as Cricket loads up on a big left hand.
Chen defending well as Cricket loads up on a big left hand.
Cricket takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chen cracks Cricket with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chen swats away the attempt to clinch by Cricket.
Chen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cricket scores with a jab to the head.
Chen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cricket.
Nice defenses there by Chen.
Chen connects with a looping right hand.
Chen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Cricket wants to clinch.
Cricket looks to throw the jab but Chen is out of range.
Cricket lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chen moves away from the strike by Cricket.
Cricket uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chen.
Chen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chen connects with a body shot.
Cricket misses with a wild body shot.
Cricket is looking to clinch but Chen is avoiding it.
Chen throws a jab but it's blocked by Cricket.
Cricket throws a big shot that misses.
Cricket throws out a loose jab but Chen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Chen.
Cricket throws a big shot that misses.
Cricket scores with a nice strike.
Chen swats away the attempt to clinch by Cricket.
An attempted straight right counter from Chen misses the target.
Cricket fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Nice cross by Chen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cricket throws the left hand but Chen avoids the punch easily.
Cricket moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cricket uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chen.
Chen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chen lands with a cross.
Cricket throws the left hand but Chen avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Chen misses the target.
Chen takes a swing at Cricket's ribcage but misses.
Cricket drops his hands momentarily and Chen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#The cut above Rickety Cricket's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Chen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Cricket moves into the clinch.
Cricket working aggressively here.
Cricket lands a shoulder strike.
Chen blocks an uppercut.
Cricket gets through Chen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rickety Cricket seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cricket misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rickety Cricket showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rickety Cricket's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Cricket ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chen misses with a hook.
Cricket throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Cricket.
Cricket keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cricket avoids the body shot from Chen.
Chen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good standup being displayed there by Chen as he connects with a hook.
Cricket throws a body punch but Chen moves out of range.
Chen throws a looping overhand right but Cricket ducks down to avoid it.
Cricket takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cricket moves forwards but Chen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cricket throws the left hand but Chen avoids the punch easily.
Cricket just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Cricket throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chen scores with a sloppy right hand. Cricket should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cricket bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Cricket on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cricket ducks under a wild hook from Chen.
Chen lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
Cricket moves away from the strike by Chen.
Cricket ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chen moves away.
Frenkie Chen is winning the standup battle so far.
Chen lands a really nice looking cross but Cricket seems unphased.
#ROC#Cricket is rocked!#CUT#Rickety Cricket's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Cricket walks into a left hand.
Cricket is still on wobbly legs! Can Chen finish him?
Chen missing with a left hand there. Cricket was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cricket looks to throw the jab but Chen is out of range.
Chen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cricket scores with a decent looking hook.
Cricket scores with a nice strike.
Chen lands with a shot to the body.
Chen swings for the body but Cricket moves out of range.
Cricket seems to have recovered his senses.
Chen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Chen misses the target.
Cricket looks to score with a jab to the body but Chen is just out of range.
Cricket walks into a stiff left hand from Chen.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rickety Cricket's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frenkie Chen!
Frenkie Chen retains his middleweight title!
Frenkie Chen thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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RMMA - Rio 3
Date: May 31, 2025 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Shelbey. That snapped Perera's head back.
#CUT2#It looks like Indio Perera has been cut.
Perera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Perera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Perera wants to clinch
enabling Shelbey to counter with a crisp jab.
Shelbey slips a jab and a cross from Perera.
Shelbey swats away the attempt to clinch by Perera.
Perera tries to clinch but Shelbey moves out of range.
Perera jabs Shelbey right on the nose. Shelbey blinks but takes it well.
Perera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Indio Perera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perera doesn't manage to clinch there - Shelbey circles away.
Shelbey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shelbey's coach down at Royal Combat Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shelbey's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shelbey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shelbey scores with a shot to the body.
Perera misses with a combination
and Shelbey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perera tries to clinch up
and Shelbey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Perera throws a jab but it's blocked by Shelbey.
Perera throws a poor cross that misses
and Shelbey counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Perera is rocked!
Shelbey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oh Perera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Perera darts in trying to clinch
and Shelbey counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Shelbey!
Johnny Shelbey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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RMMA - Rio 3
Date: May 31, 2025 |
#R1#
Ricardo moves forwards but Lenkov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ricardo blocks a jab.
Ricardo slips a straight right by Lenkov.
Ricardo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lenkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ricardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Lenkov. That snapped Ricardo's head back.
Ricardo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ricardo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lenkov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ricardo momentarily.
Lenkov loads up on a big right hand but Ricardo slips the punch.
Lenkov looks to land a right hand but Ricardo moved out of range.
Ricardo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lenkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricardo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lenkov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lenkov throws a looping overhand right but Ricardo ducks down to avoid it.
Ricardo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ricardo slips a jab from Lenkov.#T1#
Lenkov missing with a left hand there. Ricardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lenkov misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Lenkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ricardo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Andriy Lenkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lenkov thumps Ricardo with a low kick.
Lenkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ricardo.
Ricardo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lenkov cracks Ricardo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lenkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lenkov misses with a looping right.
Ricardo tries to counter with a clinch but Lenkov shakes him off and moves away.
Lenkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ricardo.
Lenkov scores with the left hand. Ricardo knows he should have avoided that one.
Lenkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ricardo staying out of range there.
Ricardo wants to counter with a clinch but Lenkov pushes him away.
Ricardo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ricardo moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Lenkov scores with a sloppy right hand. Ricardo should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ricardo checks the leg kick.
Lenkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Ricardo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ricardo.
Ricardo tries to pull guard but Lenkov won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lenkov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lenkov working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lenkov.
Lenkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lenkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ricardo's elbow.
Ricardo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lenkov just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ricardo.
Ricardo tries to pull guard but Lenkov won't allow it.
Andriy Lenkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rigoberto Ricardo.
A nice left hand lands by Lenkov.
Lenkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ricardo.
Ricardo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lenkov smiles and moves away.
Lenkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lenkov misses with a straight left.
Lenkov takes a swing at Ricardo's ribcage but misses.
Ricardo wants to counter with a clinch but Lenkov pushes him away.#T3#
Lenkov misses with an uppercut.
Lenkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ricardo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lenkov misses with a straight right.
Ricardo tries to counter with a clinch but Lenkov shakes him off and moves away.
Ricardo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lenkov throws a body punch but Ricardo moves out of range.
Ricardo ducks under a wild hook from Lenkov.
Ricardo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lenkov.
Lenkov misses with a straight right.
Lenkov lands a jab to the head.
Lenkov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Lenkov misses its intended target.
Ricardo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lenkov.
Lenkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ricardo.
Ricardo wants to counter the offense by Lenkov and move into the clinch position.#T4#
Ricardo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lenkov.
Ricardo moves away from the strike by Lenkov.
Ricardo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lenkov.
Lenkov lands with a nice body punch.
Ricardo blocks a jab.
Ricardo wants to counter with a clinch but Lenkov pushes him away.
Ricardo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lenkov.
Lenkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lenkov lands a jab to Ricardo's midsection.
Ricardo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!
Lenkov works Ricardo's body with a nice hook.
Andriy Lenkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ricardo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lenkov.
Ricardo checks a leg kick.
Ricardo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lenkov.
The fighters circling - Lenkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ricardo wants to counter the offense by Lenkov and move into the clinch position.
Lenkov misses with an uppercut. Ricardo saw that one coming.
Ricardo wants to counter the offense by Lenkov and move into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andriy Lenkov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lenkov scores with a jab to the head.
Lenkov stuns Ricardo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lenkov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ricardo is out of range.
Lenkov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lenkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ricardo.
Ricardo wants to counter the offense by Lenkov and move into the clinch position.
Lenkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricardo slips a jab from Lenkov.
Lenkov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lenkov misses with an uppercut.
Ricardo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lenkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Lenkov misses the target.
Ricardo tries to counter with a clinch but Lenkov shakes him off and moves away.
Nice cross by Lenkov.
Ricardo defending well as Lenkov loads up on a big left hand.
Andriy Lenkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Ricardo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
Lenkov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab from Lenkov.
Good standup being displayed there by Lenkov as he connects with a hook.
Lenkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ricardo tries to counter with a clinch but Lenkov shakes him off and moves away.
Lenkov thows a leg kick but Ricardo checks it #CL2#
and Ricardo counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Ricardo jumps guard.
Lenkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ricardo can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Ricardo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lenkov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Lenkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ricardo keeping full guard, as Lenkov tries to pass. #T2#
Lenkov forces his way into half guard.
Well, if Lenkov 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.
Ricardo gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ricardo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lenkov is aware though and is defending well.
Ricardo is trying to keep Lenkov in close.
Lenkov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ricardo's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lenkov wants to pass the guard but Ricardo is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ricardo is staying active underneath Lenkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Ricardo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lenkov pulls his head out easily.
Ricardo is in trouble now - Lenkov has advanced to mount! #T3#
Ricardo is trying to escape the mount.
Lenkov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lenkov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Lenkov is working hard here to advance position.
Ricardo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lenkov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ricardo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lenkov fails to advance to Ricardo's back.
Lenkov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Ricardo regains half guard.
Ricardo is looking for a sweep. Lenkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Ricardo is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Lenkov has latched onto it... Big trouble! Lenkov pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Ricardo is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Lenkov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andriy Lenkov!
Andriy Lenkov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 422: Wick v Proh
Date: May 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Talvela lands an overhand right.
Harris tries to land a front kick but Talvela steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harris ducks right into an uppercut from Talvela.
Harris throws the left hand but Talvela avoids the punch easily.
Harris misses with an uppercut. Talvela saw that one coming.
Talvela was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela throws a sloppy body shot
and Talvela takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harris punishes Talvela's body with a nice straight punch.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Talvela was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
Talvela appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Harris misses with an uppercut.
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
Harris takes a swing at Talvela's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Talvela tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris moves out of range of the strikes.
Harris lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bastien Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Talvela appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Talvela bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Talvela fires out a quick counter leg kick but Harris just manages to avoid it.#T2#
The fighters circling - Harris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Talvela misses with a lunging right hand
and Harris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harris lands with an overhand left.
Harris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Talvela throws out the jab.
Talvela loads up on a big right hand but Harris slips the punch.
Harris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Talvela jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Talvela darts in looking for a takedown but Harris gets double underhooks and turns Talvela into the cage.
Harris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Talvela misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Talvela throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Harris misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Talvela misses its target.
Harris pivots, looking for a leg kick but Talvela is out of range and Harris settles back down.
Harris throws a head kick that misses
and Talvela counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harris throws a wild body kick that Talvela sees coming a mile off.
Talvela appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Harris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Harris connects with a looping right hand.
Talvela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harris.
Harris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Talvela.
Talvela throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Harris to counter with a crisp jab.
Talvela misses with a lunging right hand
and Harris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Talvela tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bastien Harris dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Talvela throwing a counter right hand but Harris manages to avoid it.
Talvela lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Harris at a distance.
Harris lands with a cross.
A big left from Talvela misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Harris misses.
Harris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harris throws out a counter right but Talvela avoids it with no problem.
Bastien Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela throws a sloppy body shot
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut.
Harris throws an off balance right hand
and Talvela counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Harris missing with a left hand there. Talvela was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Talvela on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Talvela takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Talvela moves out of range as Harris strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Harris misses the target.
Talvela swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Harris keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Talvela.
Harris appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Talvela misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
The fighters circling - Talvela throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Harris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Harris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Harris misses its intended target.
Talvela moves out of range of the strikes.
Talvela moves out of range of the strikes.
Harris throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Talvela counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Talvela is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Harris's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Talvela misses with a takedown
and Harris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Talvela gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Harris in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Harris swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Talvela counter with a right hand.
Talvela tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Talvela ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Talvela moves away.
Harris throws an off balance right hand
and Talvela counters with a nice uppercut.
Harris connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Talvela throws a body punch but Harris moves out of range.
Talvela looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.
Harris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harris looks to score with a jab to the body but Talvela is just out of range.
Talvela throwing a counter right hand but Harris manages to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Talvela. Harris shrugs it off though.
A big left from Harris misses.
Talvela appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Talvela throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bastien Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Talvela's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A big left from Harris misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Talvela misses its target.
Harris throws a looping overhand right but Talvela ducks down to avoid it.
Talvela is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Harris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Talvela was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
It looked like Talvela wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Talvela connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harris.
Harris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Talvela dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Talvela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Talvela on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Harris throws a right hand that misses
and Talvela counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Harris misses with a body punch
and Talvela counters with a straight right hand.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Talvela changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Harris.
Talvela lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2#
Talvela fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harris avoids it really well and circles away.
Harris misses the shot to the body.
Harris takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Harris digs a good body shot into Talvela's ribs.
Harris swings widly with a right hand
and Talvela counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Harris throws the kick towards the body but Talvela avoids it.
Harris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Talvela was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Talvela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Talvela.
Talvela fires out a quick counter leg kick but Harris just manages to avoid it.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Harris misses with a looping right.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Harris throws a right hand that misses
and Harris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harris scores with a hook to the body. Talvela takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harris misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Talvela misses the target.
Paavo Talvela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Talvela displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harris throws out the jab.
Harris misses with a right hand
and Talvela counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bastien Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Talvela throws out the jab.
Harris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harris throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bastien Harris.
I've got Harris winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bastien Harris! |
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Event:
RMMA - Amsterdam 3
Date: May 24, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Curtis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kvaratskhelia wants to improve his position but instead Curtis has moved into half guard.
Kvaratskhelia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Curtis trying to control but Kvaratskhelia is working from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia can't keep his opponent in guard - Curtis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kvaratskhelia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Curtis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Curtis's back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Curtis fending off the submission attempt from Kvaratskhelia. #T1#
The referee is taking a good look at Curtis as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Kvaratskhelia!
You can see the frustration on Curtis's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kvaratskhelia lands punches and elbows.
Kvaratskhelia lands a shot to the body.
Kvaratskhelia lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Curtis.
Kvaratskhelia lands punches and elbows.
Kvaratskhelia connects with a big shot to the side of Curtis's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvaratskhelia throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Curtis!
#ROC2#Curtis is rocked!
Curtis tries to break free.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control.#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Curtis is defending well though. Kvaratskhelia let's go of the attempt for now.#T2#
Curtis trying to control the hands but Kvaratskhelia breaks the grip.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Kvaratskhelia.
The referee is taking a good look at Curtis as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Kvaratskhelia!
#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kvaratskhelia lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Kvaratskhelia doesn't have the hooks in and Curtis manages to turn into his guard.
Kvaratskhelia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kvaratskhelia keeping full guard, as Curtis tries to pass.
Curtis is looking to pass into half guard but Kvaratskhelia pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kvaratskhelia is in guard.#REVB#
Kvaratskhelia wants to control from the top but Curtis keeps moving. #T3#
Kvaratskhelia with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Curtis has his feet on Kvaratskhelia's thighs here. He's pushed Kvaratskhelia off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kvaratskhelia screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rory Curtis!
Rory Curtis retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Rory Curtis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RMMA - Super Heavy Series 5
Date: May 24, 2025 |
#R1#
Ingram ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Ingram moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Ingram breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lewson throws a hook but Ingram blocks it.
Lewson misses with a looping right.
A cross from Lewson lands.#CUT#It looks like Ahmed Ingram has been cut.
Ingram slips under a jab.#CL2#
Ingram clinches up against the cage.
Lewson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lewson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Ingram breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lewson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Lewson gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lewson fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ingram wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ingram wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lewson. #BC2#
Ingram breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Ingram clinches up with Lewson and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Ingram is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lewson is keeping busy.
Ingram looking to stall.
Lewson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ingram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ingram blocks an uppercut.
Lewson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lewson has Ingram pressed against the cage, preventing Ingram from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ingram is trying to break the clinch but Lewson is controlling him.
Lewson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lewson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lewson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lewson throws a head punch that misses. #T2##BC2#
Ingram breaks the clinch.
Ingram displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lewson throws out the jab.
Ingram tries to counter with a clinch but Lewson shakes him off and moves away.
Lewson misses with a looping right.
Ingram wants to clinch.
Lewson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ingram.
Ingram lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lewson throws a hook but Ingram blocks it.
Lewson misses the shot to the body.
Lewson just misses with a punch to the body.
Lewis Lewson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewson misses with a jab to the body
and Ingram counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Lewis Lewson has been cut.
Ingram displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lewson throws out the jab.
Lewson throws a hook but Ingram avoids it easily.
Ingram with the inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewson throws the left hand but Ingram avoids the punch easily.
Jab by Ingram.#CL#
Lewson has Ingram up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3#
Ingram blocks a body shot from Lewson.
Lewson blocks a body shot from Ingram.
Lewson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lewson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ingram's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ingram is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lewson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lewson prevents Ingram from breaking the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Lewson.
Ingram is trying to stall.
Lewson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ingram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ingram blocks an uppercut.
Lewson prevents Ingram from breaking the clinch.
Lewson is trying to maintain a safe position but Ingram gets an underhook and turns Lewson into the cage.
Lewson is stalling here.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lewson lands a body punch.
Lewson tries to work over Ingram's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lewson taking a breather.
Lewson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ingram tries to circle away but Lewson has him pinned against the cage.
Lewson working aggressively here.
Ingram blocking some punches.
Lewson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ingram lands a hook that snaps the head of Lewson backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Lewson fails to land.
Stalling in the clinch from Lewson.
Ingram wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lewson has him pressed against the cage.
Ingram prevents a body shot from Lewson.
A head punch on the inside from Lewson fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Lewson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lewson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ingram counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lewson scores with a hook to the body. Ingram takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Lewson tries to keep at a distance but Ingram has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lewson being controlled against the cage.
Ingram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lewson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ingram can do to turn this around?
Ingram taking a breather.
Ingram digs a right hand into Lewson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lewson's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewson misses with some punches.
Lewson throws a head punch that misses.
Lewson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ingram tries to break free but Lewson pushes him back against the cage.
Ingram has had enough of the clinch but Lewson keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Lewson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Ingram escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ingram moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lewson just misses with a punch to the body.
Lewson looks to land a left hand but Ingram moved out of range nicely.
Ingram with a hook.
Lewson missing with a left hand there. Ingram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lewson scores with a jab to the body.
Ingram blocks a jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#CL#
Lewson rushes Ingram and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Ingram breaks from the clinch.
Lewson misses with a hook. Ingram ducked under it nicely.
Ingram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lewson.
Lewson throws a hook to the side of Ingram's head but Ingram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lewson swings for the body but Ingram moves out of range.
#CL#
Lewson clinches up with Ingram and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Lewson misses with some punches.
Lewson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ingram's elbow.
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!
Lewson working aggressively here.
Ingram lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lewson backwards. #CUT2#Lewis Lewson's cut is getting worse.
Lewson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lewson is trying to maintain a safe position but Ingram gets an underhook and turns Lewson into the cage.
Lewson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ingram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ingram can't break the clinch.
Ingram lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lewson backwards.
Lewson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Ingram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Lewson clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ingram.
Lewson misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Lewson scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Lewson.
Lewson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ingram backwards.
Lewson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ingram takes a shot to the head.
Lewis Lewson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ingram looking to slow down the pace here.
Lewson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ingram backwards.
Lewson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ingram blocking some punches.
Lewson pushes Ingram back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lewson lands a shoulder strike.
Lewson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lewson letting Ingram take a breather here.#T4#
Ingram trying to control the position but instead, Lewson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ingram into the cage.
Lewson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ingram.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewson keeps control of Ingram as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lewson taking a breather.
Ingram misses with some punches.
Lewson scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Ingram pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lewson lands with a shot to the body.
Lewson throws a body punch but Ingram moves out of range.
Ingram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lewson throws a lazy right hand but Ingram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lewson sets himself, and Ingram steps forward looking for the clinch! Lewson avoids it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Lewson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lewson. Ingram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lewson scores with a hook to the body. Ingram takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ingram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lewson scores with a decent looking hook.
Lewson throws a hook but Ingram blocks it.
Ingram is looking for the big counter here.
A jab from Lewson misses.
Ingram scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lewson in his tracks.
Lewson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lewson is looking to clinch.
Lewson throws a looping overhand right but Ingram ducks down to avoid it.
Lewson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ingram is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewson misses with an uppercut.
Ingram plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ingram lands with a nice body kick.
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!
Lewson misses with an uppercut. Ingram saw that one coming.
Ingram is looking to clinch but Lewson is avoiding it.
Ingram throws a leg kick which misses Lewson's front leg but catches the back leg as Lewson tries to avoid it. #T1#
Ingram tries to clinch but Lewson moves out of range.
Lewis Lewson is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Lewson.
Ingram wants to clinch up but Lewson keeps it at a distance.
Ingram takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lewson connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Ahmed Ingram's cut even more.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lewson. Ingram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ingram circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Ingram fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lewson, pushing him back against the cage.
Ingram is trying to maintain a safe position but Lewson gets an underhook and turns Ingram into the cage.
Lewson misses with a punch to the body.
Ingram working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lewson tries to throw a body punch but Ingram avoids it by throwing Lewson back against the cage.
Lewson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lewson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ingrams head. #T2#
Lewson misses with a punch on the inside.
Lewson leaning against his opponent.
Ingram trying to stall but Lewson improves his position.
Ingram wants to stall.
#BC2#
Ingram breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lewson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ingram is just out of range.
Ingram tries to counter with a clinch but Lewson shakes him off and moves away.
Lewson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ingram swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ingram throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ingram ducks under a wild hook from Lewson.
Lewson throws an off balance right hand
and Ingram counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lewson is lucky that one didn't land flush. #CUT2#Lewis Lewson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lewson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Ingram clinches up against the cage.
Lewson can't find room to land a body shot as Ingram controls the action.
#T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lewson avoiding damage.
Ingram working aggressively here.
Ingram tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lewson's elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Lewson.
I was talking to Lewson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ingram is trying to push Lewson away but Lewson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lewson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lewson lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#The cut above Ahmed Ingram's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lewson.
Lewson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ingram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewson blocking some punches.
Ingram scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#Jeez, Lewis Lewson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A left hand lands to the body for Lewson.
Ingram takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Lewson slows down the pace here.
Lewson lands a nice uppercut.
Lewson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lewson lands a nice uppercut.
Lewson slowing the pace effectively.
Lewis Lewson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lewson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ingram's elbow.
Lewson lands a shoulder strike.
Lewson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ingram uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewson tries to throw a body punch but Ingram avoids it by throwing Lewson back against the cage.
Ahmed Ingram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lewson lands with a left to the head. #CUT#Ahmed Ingram's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ingram presses Lewson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis Lewson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lewson 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis Lewson!
During a confident post fight interview, Lewis Lewson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RMMA - Super Heavy Series 5
Date: May 24, 2025 |
#R1#
Curry fails in his attempt to clinch.
Curry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Curry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Curry cracks Ragnarsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good exchange - Curry coming out on top.
Curry tries to bum rush Ragnarsson with a series of wild strikes but Ragnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Ragnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Curry works Ragnarsson's body with a nice hook.
Curry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ragnarsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ragnarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ragnarsson cracks Curry with an open hand slap.
Curry dips to his left and cracks Ragnarsson with an uppercut!
Ragnarsson slips a jab from Curry.
Ragnarsson is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Curry pushes Ragnarsson away with a front kick.
Curry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnarsson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Curry.
Curry scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Curry gets a clinch.
Curry wants to get back to striking at distance but Ragnarsson won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a shot to the body.
Ragnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Curry controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson has Curry pressed against the cage, preventing Curry from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Curry working hard to break the clinch.
Ragnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curry's elbow.
Curry is trying to force a seperation but Ragnarsson has the dominant position.#T2#
Ragnarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ragnarsson scores with a hook to the body.
Curry looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Ragnarsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ragnarsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Curry backwards.
Curry has had enough of the clinch but Ragnarsson keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ragnarsson works on Curry's body with a couple of short punches.
Curry looks winded!
Nice body punch from Ragnarsson.
A shot in the inside from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a body shot.
Ragnarsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Curry or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ragnarsson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ragnarsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson keeps control of Curry as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ragnarsson presses Curry against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ragnarsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Currys head. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson cracks Curry with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ragnarsson.
Still in the clinch, Ragnarsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ragnarsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ragnarsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ragnarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Curry backwards.
Ragnarsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ragnarsson lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Ragnarsson.
A right handed body shot lands from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnarsson pushes Curry back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson is leaning against Curry and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ragnarsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#Curry is rocked!
Ragnarsson lands an uppercut.
Curry is still on wobbly legs! Can Ragnarsson finish him?
Ragnarsson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Curry's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Curry drops to his knees and Ragnarsson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hastein Ragnarsson!
A victorious Hastein Ragnarsson 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:
Alpha-1: Genesis
Date: May 24, 2025 |
#R1#
De La Ghetto lands a glancing blow to the side of Akiyama's head.#CUT#It looks like Kado Akiyama has been cut.
De La Ghetto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akiyama.
De La Ghetto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akiyama moves away.
A cross from De La Ghetto lands.
Akiyama cracks De La Ghetto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akiyama slips under a jab from De La Ghetto.
De La Ghetto misses the shot to the body.
De La Ghetto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De La Ghetto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De La Ghetto throws a sloppy body shot
and Akiyama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Akiyama clinches up against the cage.
De La Ghetto misses with a hook from the clinch.
De La Ghetto is looking for a takedown.
Akiyama lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De La Ghetto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akiyama can't find room to land a body shot as De La Ghetto controls the action.
De La Ghetto can't find room to land a body shot as Akiyama controls the action.
Akiyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akiyama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Akiyama lands a body punch in the clinch.
De La Ghetto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De La Ghetto misses with a punch to the body.
Akiyama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akiyama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from De La Ghetto.
De La Ghetto misses with some punches.
Akiyama pushes De La Ghetto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De La Ghetto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Akiyama gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Akiyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akiyama gets underhooks to prevent De La Ghetto's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael De La Ghetto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De La Ghetto struggles to land a body shot inside as Akiyama controls his hands.
Akiyama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akiyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akiyama gets through De La Ghetto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Akiyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
De La Ghetto has a couple of punches blocked by Akiyama.
Nice body punch from Akiyama - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De La Ghetto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De La Ghetto scores with a shot to the side of Akiyama's head.
Akiyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De La Ghetto blocking some punches.
Akiyama swings wildly with an uppercut but De La Ghetto uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
De La Ghetto is working Akiyama over against the cage.
De La Ghetto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akiyama lands a shoulder strike.
Akiyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
De La Ghetto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De La Ghetto swings wildly with an uppercut but Akiyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
De La Ghetto misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from De La Ghetto on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Akiyama.
Akiyama scores with a shot to the side of De La Ghetto's head.
Akiyama pushes De La Ghetto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akiyama throws a punch but it's blocked by De La Ghetto.
Akiyama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Akiyama is working De La Ghetto over against the cage.
De La Ghetto is breathing heavily.
Akiyama lands with a left to the head.
De La Ghetto takes a shot to the head.
Akiyama misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Akiyama fails to land.
Akiyama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Akiyama lands with a right to the head.
De La Ghetto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Akiyama gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T3#
Nice body punch from Akiyama.
A short left from Akiyama.
Akiyama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Akiyama lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Akiyama.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akiyama.
A short left from Akiyama.
De La Ghetto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Akiyama scores with a shot to the side of De La Ghetto's head.
A body shot lands from Akiyama.
De La Ghetto throws a head punch that misses.
De La Ghetto working aggressively here.
Akiyama misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Akiyama fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Akiyama.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akiyama.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akiyama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akiyama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from De La Ghetto fails to land. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Akiyama.
Akiyama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De La Ghetto.
Akiyama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akiyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Akiyama.
Akiyama lands a shot to the body.
De La Ghetto blocks a body shot from Akiyama.
Akiyama lands a shoulder strike.
Akiyama lands an uppercut.
Akiyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akiyama lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akiyama.
Akiyama tries to throw a body punch but De La Ghetto avoids it by throwing Akiyama back against the cage.
Akiyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akiyama lands a body punch.
Akiyama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De La Ghetto.
Akiyama misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from De La Ghetto.
De La Ghetto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De La Ghetto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Akiyama is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
De La Ghetto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kado Akiyama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kado Akiyama'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#
Akiyama looks to land a right hand but De La Ghetto moved out of range.#TD#
De La Ghetto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than De La Ghetto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Akiyama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
De La Ghetto tries for a kimura but Akiyama is defending well.
De La Ghetto working the ground and pound.
Akiyama is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
De La Ghetto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akiyama is trying to improve his position.
De La Ghetto 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.
Akiyama gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Akiyama is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Akiyama manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Akiyama has his foot on De La Ghetto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De La Ghetto works his way back into a safe position though.
Akiyama trying to control the position.
Our spies down at at Royal Combat Academy inform us that Akiyama has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
De La Ghetto scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
De La Ghetto throws a big elbow that misses.
Akiyama looking to control.
#SUB2#
Akiyama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De La Ghetto wants to control from the top but Akiyama keeps moving.
De La Ghetto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Akiyama 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##T2#
Akiyama is taking a breather. De La Ghetto 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.
De La Ghetto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Akiyama's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Akiyama's back!
Akiyama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
De La Ghetto patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
De La Ghetto controlling well, preventing Akiyama from escaping the position.
Akiyama takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Raphael De La Ghetto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Akiyama tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Akiyama is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
De La Ghetto punishing his opponent with strikes.
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!
De La Ghetto postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Akiyama looks a forlorn figure.
De La Ghetto is landing with some decent strikes but Akiyama is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Akiyama really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
De La Ghetto looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T3#
Akiyama is looking to improve his position but De La Ghetto isn't that keen on the idea.
Akiyama is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Akiyama regains half guard.
Akiyama tries to roll over but De La Ghetto keeps him under control.
Akiyama manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
De La Ghetto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Akiyama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De La Ghetto has managed to get both his arms back between Akiyama's legs - danger averted.
De La Ghetto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akiyama works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Akiyama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De La Ghetto is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB2#
Akiyama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De La Ghetto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De La Ghetto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
De La Ghetto trying to control the position from guard on top but Akiyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Akiyama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De La Ghetto defends well.
Akiyama looking to control.
De La Ghetto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Akiyama's guard.
Akiyama trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but De La Ghetto manages to pass to mount!
De La Ghetto raining down hammerfists from mount.
De La Ghetto breaks from Akiyama's wrist control and lands an elbow.
De La Ghetto tries to control but Akiyama wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael De La Ghetto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kado Akiyama's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
De La Ghetto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akiyama was well out of range. Poor timing from De La Ghetto.
De La Ghetto is looking to clinch but Akiyama is avoiding it.
De La Ghetto doesn't manage to clinch there - Akiyama circles away.
Akiyama appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
De La Ghetto shoots and misses
and Akiyama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De La Ghetto misses with a lunging right hand
and Akiyama counters with a nice uppercut.
Akiyama scores with a hook to the body. De La Ghetto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De La Ghetto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akiyama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Akiyama connects with a single shot there.
Akiyama misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akiyama throws a series of punches but De La Ghetto moves out of range.
Akiyama slips a straight right by De La Ghetto.
De La Ghetto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De La Ghetto misses with a hook.#T1#
De La Ghetto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Akiyama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akiyama moves out of range of the strikes.
De La Ghetto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akiyama doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Akiyama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akiyama.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akiyama.
Akiyama has a couple of punches blocked by De La Ghetto.
Akiyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akiyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akiyama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De La Ghetto backwards.
A short right from Akiyama on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akiyama. #ROC2#De La Ghetto is rocked!
Akiyama presses De La Ghetto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oh De La Ghetto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De La Ghetto struggles to land a body shot inside as Akiyama controls his hands.
De La Ghetto can't break the clinch.
De La Ghetto seems to have got his legs back now.
Akiyama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De La Ghetto backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Akiyama.
#T2#
Akiyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Akiyama.
A hook to the body from Akiyama.
Kado Akiyama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Akiyama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akiyama lands with a light punch inside.
Akiyama lands with a short shot to the head.
Akiyama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Akiyama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De La Ghetto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Akiyama fights it off and pushes away nicely.
De La Ghetto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Akiyama is stalking De La Ghetto. De La Ghetto circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Akiyama, and it's lights out! De La Ghetto really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kado Akiyama!
During a confident post fight interview, Kado Akiyama thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Raphael De La Ghetto stepped up to the mic, saying 'Cannon to the right of them. Cannon to the left of them. Cannon in front of them. Volleyed and thundered!'. |
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Event:
KHFC Quarterfinals
Date: May 24, 2025 |
#R1#
Kainga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kainga wants it to stay on the feet.
Kvaratskhelia tries for a takedown but Kainga circles away easily
and Kainga counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Kainga's head coaches at Tokyo All-Stars that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kvaratskhelia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kainga defends well and Kvaratskhelia ends up having to push Kainga into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kaya Kainga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Kvaratskhelia.#KD#
Kainga lands a big right hand that sends Kvaratskhelia crashing to the mat! Kainga stays standing though and waves Kvaratskhelia back to his feet!#ROC#Kvaratskhelia is rocked!
Kvaratskhelia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kvaratskhelia switches off momentarily and Kainga cracks him with a monster right hand! Kvaratskhelia topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Kainga dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Kainga!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaya Kainga!
An out of breath Kaya Kainga 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:
Pit Warriors 3
Date: May 23, 2025 |
#R1#
Strong throws a jab when Wessel was well out of range.
Strong misses with a leg kick.
Wessel moves away from the strike by Strong.
An attempted straight right counter from Wessel misses the target.
Strong swings for the body but Wessel moves out of range.
Strong loads up on a big right hand but Wessel slips the punch.
Wessel moves out of range of the strikes.
Wessel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strong.
A quick step to the side and Wessel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strong misses the body punch #CL#
and Wessel counters by clinching up.
Strong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Strong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wessel throws a punch but it's blocked by Strong.
Wessel throws a punch but it's blocked by Strong.
Wessel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strong backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wessel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wessel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Strong fails to land.
Strong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strong throws a punch but it's blocked by Wessel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wessel.
Wessel lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Strong misses with a punch on the inside.
Wessel throws a head punch that misses.
Strong prevents a body shot from Wessel.
Wessel misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Wessel on the inside.
Strong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wessel throws a head punch that misses.
Strong tries a body shot but Wessel blocks it.
Strong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wessels head.
Wessel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wessel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wessel throws a punch but it's blocked by Strong.
Wessel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Wessel fails to land.
Strong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wessel has a couple of punches blocked by Strong.
Wessel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strong blocks a body shot from Wessel.
Strong is working Wessel over against the cage.#BC2#
Strong breaks from the clinch.
Strong misses with an uppercut
and Wessel counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wessel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Wessel walks into a left hand.
Strong misses with a hook
and Wessel counters with a leg kick.
Wessel lands a jab to Strong's midsection.
Strong scores with a hook to the body. Wessel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wessel takes one to the chin there.
A telegraphed right hand from Strong misses the target.
A big left from Strong misses.
Wessel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wessel is looking to counter punch.
Strong 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.
Wessel slips a jab from Strong.
A little feinted left hand from Wessel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strong throws a jab but it's blocked by Wessel.
Wessel on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2#Wessel is rocked!
Wessel walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Strong! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alex Strong!
An out of breath Alex Strong 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:
FC25 - Season1 - R2 - 265
Date: May 21, 2025 |
#R1#
Ditchev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tarek's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ditchev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tarek scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#It looks like Jabari Tarek has been cut.
Tarek misses with a left hand
and Ditchev counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Tarek badly! He tries to strike back but Ditchev puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Tarek out cold! Oh man, Tarek will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dragomir Ditchev!
During a confident post fight interview, Dragomir Ditchev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WOVA Fight Night: Grime
Date: May 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Yukitoshi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yukitoshi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Guimaraes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yukitoshi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Guimaraes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yukitoshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yukitoshi throws a shot from downtown. Guimaraes moves away and avoids it.
Yukitoshi walks into a left hand. #CL#
Guimaraes moves into range and clinches up with Yukitoshi.
A short right from Guimaraes.
Guimaraes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yukitoshis head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guimaraes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yukitoshi backwards.
Guimaraes lands a nice uppercut.
Yukitoshi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Guimaraes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Guimaraes.
A nice left hand lands by Guimaraes.
A right hook to the body lands for Guimaraes.
Guimaraes scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#Yukitoshi is rocked!
Guimaraes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yukitoshi is still on wobbly legs! Can Guimaraes finish him?
Guimaraes lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Yukitoshi to his knees! Guimaraes keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Guimaraes!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruno Guimaraes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 420 Siregar vs Helvig
Date: May 18, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Duncan Idaho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 25 losses; Justa Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nutz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nutz wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Nutz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Idaho tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nutz is in Idaho's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Idaho (0) vs (2) Nutz
Idaho keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
Nutz wants to pass the guard but Idaho is keeping the position.#SUB#
Idaho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nutz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nutz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Idaho is looking for a triangle but Nutz pushes his legs off easily.
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.
Nutz forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Nutz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (0) vs (5) Nutz
Nutz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nutz controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Nutz looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Nutz trying to control but Idaho is having none of it. #T2#
Nutz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Idaho is squirming around, avoiding Nutz's attempts to control the action.
Idaho is trying to escape the mount.
Nutz content just to control the position here. #T3#
Idaho is trying desperately to improve position.
Nutz trying to control but Idaho is having none of it. #T4#
Nutz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Idaho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nutz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nutz trying to control but Idaho is having none of it.
Nutz content just to control the position here. #T5#
Nutz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Idaho bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Idaho (2) vs (5) Nutz
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nutz is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Idaho (2) vs (7) Nutz
Idaho keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
Nutz forces his way into half guard.
Nutz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T6#
Nutz trying to control from half guard but Idaho is working away. #SUB#
Idaho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nutz pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Idaho looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Nutz 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.
#T7#
Nutz wants to pass the guard but Idaho is defending well.
Nutz not doing much here.
#SUB#
Idaho looking for submissions off his back.
Nutz uses his free foot to push down on Idaho's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Idaho. Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (2) vs (10) Nutz
Nutz trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Idaho is in all sorts of trouble here.
Idaho has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Nutz's lack of action.
Nutz wants to take a breather but Idaho is having none of it. #SUB#
Idaho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nutz pulls his head out easily.
Idaho is staying active underneath Nutz, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Idaho looking for a kimura from the bottom but Nutz passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (2) vs (13) Nutz
Idaho is not content to let Nutz control the position. #T9##SUB2#
Nutz tries for a kimura but Idaho is defending well.
Nutz trying to control the position but Idaho is working away.
Idaho seems a little lost for a moment, as Nutz dominates the positioning.
Nutz trying to control the action but Idaho is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nutz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nutz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T10#
Nutz wants to control but Idaho is keeping him busy.
Idaho is looking for a sweep.
Nutz trying to control the action but Idaho is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Idaho sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
Nutz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nutz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Idaho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Idaho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nutz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Idaho keeps working.
Nutz controlling the action here.
Nutz trying to mount his opponent but Idaho defends it. #T12#
Nutz passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (2) vs (16) Nutz
Nutz tries to advance to mount but Idaho instead regains half guard.
Nutz stalling.
Idaho is looking for a sweep. Nutz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Nutz is taking a breather. Idaho 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.
Idaho is looking for a sweep. Nutz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nutz is keen to just control but Idaho is a slippery customer.
Nutz is controlling the pace.
Nutz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Idaho! Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (2) vs (19) Nutz
Idaho bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Idaho (4) vs (19) Nutz#T14#
Nutz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nutz wants to sweep here but Idaho controlling him for the moment.
Nutz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Idaho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nutz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Idaho's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Idaho (4) vs (21) Nutz
Idaho looking for a sweep. Not yet Idaho, not yet.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Idaho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nutz wins on points by 21 to 4.
A relieved looking Justa Nutz 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:
Pitbull XLVI
Date: May 18, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Rick Richardson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; James Benoit!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
The fight stays on the outside here - Benoit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Richardson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Royal Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Richardson darts in and clinches Benoit up against the cage.
Richardson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Benoit walks away with a smile on his face. Richardson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Richardson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Richardson pulls Benoit into guard.
Benoit looking to pass the guard.
Benoit pushing down on Richardson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Benoit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Richardson is just riding it out for now. Benoit eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson is looking to control Benoit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Richardson avoid being mounted?#T1##SUB2#
Benoit is looking for a kimura but Richardson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Benoit to get the leverage.
Benoit is looking to take a break and control but Richardson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Richardson keeping hold of Benoit's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Benoit is looking for a kimura but Richardson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Benoit to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Benoit is looking for a kimura here.
Benoit wants to control but Richardson is keeping him busy. #T2#
Benoit is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Richardson reverses the position - he's now on top in Benoit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richardson (2) vs (0) Benoit
Benoit trying to control the position.
Benoit keeping moving, preventing Richardson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Benoit working for a triangle but Richardson defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Benoit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Richardson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Richardson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Richardson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Benoit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Richardson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Richardson trying to control but Benoit is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Richardson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Benoit keeping moving, preventing Richardson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Benoit is looking for a triangle but Richardson pushes his legs off easily.
#T5##SUB2#
Richardson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Richardson passes Benoit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Benoit tries to get to full guard but Richardson has control of the leg.
Benoit wants to control but Richardson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Benoit looking for submissions off his back.#T6##SUB2#
Richardson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Benoit. Score +3 for passing guard: Richardson (5) vs (0) Benoit
Benoit sneaks back into half guard.
Benoit is trying to get back to full guard.
Benoit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richardson is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Richardson trying to pass the guard but Benoit defending well.
Benoit trying to hold on to Richardson's head to control him but Richardson postures up.
Benoit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T8#
Richardson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Benoit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richardson (5) vs (2) Benoit
Benoit trying to mount his opponent but Richardson defends it.
Benoit passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Richardson (5) vs (5) Benoit
Richardson stops Benoit from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T9#
Richardson is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Benoit goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Richardson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richardson (7) vs (5) Benoit
Richardson trying to control the position from guard on top but Benoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benoit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Benoit has his foot on Richardson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Richardson works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10##SUB2#
Benoit is looking for a triangle here but Richardson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Richardson (10) vs (5) Benoit
Benoit struggling a bit here.
Richardson advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Richardson (12) vs (5) Benoit
Benoit is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Benoit wants to control but Richardson is having none of it.
Benoit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Richardson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Benoit is controlling an arm, preventing Richardson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Benoit is looking to improve his position but Richardson isn't that keen on the idea.#T12#
Richardson avoids the attempt from Benoit to control.
Richardson looking to control but Benoit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Benoit gets back to half guard.
Richardson controlling the pace.
Benoit is refusing to be controlled, as Richardson sits in half guard. #T13#
Benoit trying to control but Richardson postures up.
Richardson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Benoit trying to get back to full guard but Richardson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Richardson (15) vs (5) Benoit
Richardson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
Benoit wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Richardson (18) vs (5) Benoit
Richardson is not going to allow Benoit to sit and survive in this position.
Benoit turns into Richardson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richardson (18) vs (7) Benoit
Benoit is looking to pass into half guard but Richardson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Richardson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richardson (20) vs (7) Benoit
Richardson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Benoit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Richardson passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Benoit looking for a kimura from the bottom but Richardson passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Richardson (23) vs (7) Benoit
And that's the end of the fight!
Richardson takes the fight on points by 23 to 7.
Rick Richardson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RMMA 19 - Flynn v Kvaratskheli
Date: May 17, 2025 |
#R1#
Flynn shoots in but Kvaratskhelia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kvaratskhelia feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Kvaratskhelia shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Flynn manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kvaratskhelia stands up over Flynn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kvaratskhelia postures up in Flynn's guard and throws a big left but Flynn blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flynn looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kvaratskhelia puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Kvaratskhelia there.
Flynn wants to improve his position but Kvaratskhelia is controlling well.
Flynn moves into full guard.
Flynn looking for a sweep. Not yet Flynn, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Flynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvaratskhelia has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at WillyQuay MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kvaratskhelia stopping the sweep attempt from Flynn.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvaratskhelia connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Kvaratskhelia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Flynn's head.
Flynn keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully.
Flynn 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.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands a big shot to Flynn's brow.
Kvaratskhelia postures up in Flynn's guard and throws a big left but Flynn blocks it.
Kvaratskhelia distracts Flynn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kvaratskhelia scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kvaratskhelia working some strikes from top position.
Kvaratskhelia passes into half guard.
Flynn tries to get to full guard but Kvaratskhelia has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Flynn taking some punishment here, with Kvaratskhelia in his half guard.
Flynn is looking for a sweep. Kvaratskhelia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kvaratskhelia lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Flynn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Flynn is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at California Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kvaratskhelia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kvaratskhelia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Flynn gets back to full guard.
Flynn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kvaratskhelia manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Flynn is aware though and is defending well.
Flynn postures up and lands a big shot to Kvaratskhelia's brow.
Kvaratskhelia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flynn.
Kvaratskhelia has his hands on Flynn's head, controlling the position.
Flynn lands a couple of digs.
Flynn postures up.
Kvaratskhelia might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Flynn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Flynn distracts Kvaratskhelia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kvaratskhelia throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Flynn landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flynn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Flynn advances position into side control!
Kvaratskhelia tries to improve position but can't.
Kvaratskhelia holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Flynn cracks Kvaratskhelia with a big right hand but Kvaratskhelia just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kvaratskhelia taking a bit of punishment here - Flynn scoring with strikes.
Kvaratskhelia takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Flynn misses with the ground and pound.
Flynn landing a few strikes.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to reverse the position.
Kvaratskhelia defending against the ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T4#
Kvaratskhelia is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flynn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Flynn is working away from the top position though.
Ground and pound from Flynn.
Flynn lands strikes from half guard.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control but Flynn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Flynn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kvaratskhelia with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia looking for submissions off his back.
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. Flynn connects with a nice short shot to Kvaratskhelia's temple.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control but Flynn postures up.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to get back to full guard.
Flynn throws a strike but Kvaratskhelia avoids it easily and moves to 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 Cameron Flynn will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
Flynn gets caught flat footed, as Kvaratskhelia shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kvaratskhelia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kvaratskhelia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flynn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia preventing the sweep.
Flynn throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kvaratskhelia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Flynn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kvaratskhelia is one step ahead there.
Kvaratskhelia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Flynn throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Flynn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kvaratskhelia manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia has his foot on Flynn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flynn works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvaratskhelia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flynn distracts Kvaratskhelia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Flynn is working Kvaratskhelia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to control the position but Flynn postures up.
Flynn connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Kvaratskhelia has momentary wrist control but Flynn slips an elbow through the middle.
Flynn is working Kvaratskhelia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kvaratskhelia 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.#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Flynn working some strikes from top position.
Flynn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kvaratskhelia is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kvaratskhelia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kvaratskhelia has momentary wrist control but Flynn slips an elbow through the middle.
Flynn stands and throws Kvaratskhelia's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Flynn scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
Kvaratskhelia on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia tries to improve position but can't.
Kvaratskhelia can't do much from the bottom here.
Flynn scoring with punches from side control.
Kvaratskhelia takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#ROC#Kvaratskhelia is rocked!
Kvaratskhelia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Flynn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kvaratskhelia can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kvaratskhelia manages to get back to half guard.
Flynn slips a nice elbow through Kvaratskhelia's hands, connecting with Kvaratskhelia's forehead.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kvaratskhelia trying to control here.
Cameron Flynn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flynn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kvaratskhelia gets full guard.
Kvaratskhelia controls Flynn momentarily but Flynn frees himself.
Flynn cracks Kvaratskhelia with a solid left hand.#T3#
Flynn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kvaratskhelia is controlling Flynn's posture.
Kvaratskhelia punching to the body, from the bottom.
Flynn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Flynn landing with the ground and pound.
Flynn stands up over Kvaratskhelia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to control the position but Flynn postures up.
Flynn stopping the sweep attempt from Kvaratskhelia.
Flynn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Flynn with a nice head shot there.
Flynn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Flynn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flynn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Flynn landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Flynn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kvaratskhelia's head.
Flynn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kvaratskhelia is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kvaratskhelia wants to control from the top but Flynn keeps moving.
Flynn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Flynn throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kvaratskhelia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Flynn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kvaratskhelia is one step ahead there.
Flynn 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.
Flynn is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Flynn dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Kvaratskhelia as Flynn shoots in.#TD2#
Kvaratskhelia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Flynn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Flynn tries to improve position but can't.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the action but Flynn is working from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia lands a decent elbow from side control.
Flynn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kvaratskhelia off and has taken his back!
Kvaratskhelia takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Kvaratskhelia grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flynn throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Flynn lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Flynn throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Flynn is working the ground and pound. Can Kvaratskhelia escape?#T1#
Flynn is landing with strikes. Kvaratskhelia can't take much more of this.
Flynn avoiding Kvaratskhelia 's attempts to control his hands.
Kvaratskhelia rolls, trying to escape but Flynn keeps control of the position.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the hands but Flynn won't let him.
Flynn lands punches and elbows.
Flynn lands strikes to the head.
Kvaratskhelia turns into Flynn and is now in his guard.
Flynn looking for a sweep. Not yet Flynn, not yet.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kvaratskhelia is working Flynn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kvaratskhelia throws a big right hand that misses.
Kvaratskhelia won't allow Flynn to sweep him here. #T2#
Flynn looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kvaratskhelia puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kvaratskhelia slips a nice elbow through Flynn's hands, connecting with Flynn's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kvaratskhelia lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kvaratskhelia seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Flynn gets back to full guard.
Flynn throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Flynn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flynn has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kvaratskhelia has passed into side control.
Kvaratskhelia creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kvaratskhelia scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Flynn to see if he's OK.
Flynn is looking to reverse the position.
Kvaratskhelia landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kvaratskhelia working the head and body with strikes.
Flynn tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Flynn is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kvaratskhelia connects with a decent elbow.
Flynn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kvaratskhelia off and has taken his back!
Flynn connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Kvaratskhelia to escape the position.
Kvaratskhelia has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Flynn.
Flynn lands shots from the back.
Kvaratskhelia is really stuck here.
Flynn misses with a punch to the head.
Flynn connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Kvaratskhelia to escape the position.
Flynn doesn't have the hooks in and Kvaratskhelia manages to turn into his guard.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control but Flynn is working from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flynn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kvaratskhelia is one step ahead there. #T4#
Kvaratskhelia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kvaratskhelia working some strikes from top position.
Flynn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kvaratskhelia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Flynn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with some ground and pound.
Flynn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of digs.
Kvaratskhelia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Flynn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kvaratskhelia trying to hold on to Flynn's head to control him but Flynn postures up.
Flynn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Flynn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Cameron Flynn did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4##TD#
Flynn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kvaratskhelia manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Flynn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Flynn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kvaratskhelia's head.
Flynn throws a big right hand that misses.
Flynn works over Kvaratskhelia with some ground and pound from guard.
Flynn advances position into side control!
Flynn landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to regain half guard here but Flynn keeps moving and retains side control.
Check out the look on Flynn's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control but Flynn postures up.
Kvaratskhelia takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Flynn working the ground and pound but Kvaratskhelia is defending the strikes.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to get back to half guard.
Flynn working the ground and pound from side control.
Kvaratskhelia is still in real trouble! Can Flynn finish him?#T1#
Kvaratskhelia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Flynn off and has taken his back!
Flynn tries to escape but Kvaratskhelia has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to control Flynn but Flynn is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The referee is taking a good look at Flynn as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Kvaratskhelia!
Kvaratskhelia seems to have recovered his senses.
Flynn can't escape the position.
Kvaratskhelia scores with punches to the body.
I really don't envy Flynn right now.
Kvaratskhelia softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Kvaratskhelia throwing damaging strikes from the back! Flynn could be in trouble here!
Can Flynn hold on?! Kvaratskhelia is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Kvaratskhelia tries to get the hooks in deep but Flynn pushed the leg off.
Kvaratskhelia gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flynn is trying to break free.
Kvaratskhelia has Flynn flattened out and is raining down punches. #T2#
Flynn is in bad spot here.
Kvaratskhelia lands punches and elbows.
Flynn turns into Kvaratskhelia and is now in his guard.
Kvaratskhelia 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#
Flynn gets full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kvaratskhelia landing some decent shots from guard.
Flynn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kvaratskhelia is one step ahead there.
Kvaratskhelia working some strikes from top position.
Kvaratskhelia distracts Flynn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Flynn has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Flynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flynn looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Flynn is looking to sweep but instead, Kvaratskhelia has passed into half guard.
Flynn taking some punishment here, with Kvaratskhelia in his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Flynn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kvaratskhelia distracts Flynn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of elbows.
Flynn looking for a sweep. Not yet Flynn, not yet.
Kvaratskhelia stands up over Flynn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia won't allow Flynn to sweep him here.
Flynn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kvaratskhelia has his hands clasped together around Flynn's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
Kvaratskhelia tries to get to full guard but Flynn has control of the leg.
Flynn lands strikes from half guard.
Kvaratskhelia is looking for a sweep. Flynn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Flynn is nestled in close to Kvaratskhelia, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kvaratskhelia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Flynn.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kvaratskhelia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kvaratskhelia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Flynn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flynn chips away with some ground and pound.
Flynn preventing the sweep.
Flynn throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5##TD2#
Kvaratskhelia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Flynn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Flynn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kvaratskhelia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Flynn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kvaratskhelia off and has taken his back!
Flynn lands with a hammerfist to the side of Kvaratskhelia's head.
Flynn is landing with strikes. Kvaratskhelia can't take much more of this.
Kvaratskhelia covers up after that shot from Flynn.
Flynn lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Kvaratskhelia.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flynn is landing with strikes from the back.
Kvaratskhelia breaks Flynn's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control from the top but Flynn keeps moving.
Flynn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Flynn throws a big elbow that misses.
Flynn landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Flynn postures up.
Flynn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flynn landing with the ground and pound.
Flynn stopping the sweep attempt from Kvaratskhelia.#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flynn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flynn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Flynn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kvaratskhelia wants to sweep here but Flynn controlling him for the moment.
Kvaratskhelia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kvaratskhelia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flynn is one step ahead there. #T2##SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia has his foot on Flynn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flynn works his way back into a safe position though.
Kvaratskhelia is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kvaratskhelia is trying to control the position but Flynn postures up.
Flynn stopping the sweep attempt from Kvaratskhelia.
Flynn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Flynn stands up over Kvaratskhelia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Flynn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Flynn cracks Kvaratskhelia with a solid left hand.
Flynn loads up on a big left hand. Kvaratskhelia felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Flynn looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Kvaratskhelia can't hide his disappointment, as Flynn celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cameron Flynn!
Cameron Flynn retains his welterweight title!
Cameron Flynn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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RMMA - Fight Night 9
Date: May 17, 2025 |
#R1#
Kvaratskhelia drops his hands momentarily and Powell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Powell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Powell jabs Kvaratskhelia right on the nose. Kvaratskhelia blinks but takes it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Powell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kvaratskhelia ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
Powell is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD#
Kvaratskhelia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kvaratskhelia lands in his opponent's guard.
Kvaratskhelia works over Powell with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvaratskhelia working some strikes from top position.
Kvaratskhelia distracts Powell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Powell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kvaratskhelia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Powell's head.
Powell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kvaratskhelia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powell has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kvaratskhelia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kvaratskhelia pushes down on Powell's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia seems to be looking for submissions.
Kvaratskhelia is nestled in close to Powell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Kvaratskhelia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia winds up and cracks Powell with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Powell is looking to control Kvaratskhelia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Powell avoid being mounted?
Kvaratskhelia seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Powell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC#Powell is rocked!
Powell trying to control here.
Kvaratskhelia tries to pass to full mount but Powell defends it.
Kvaratskhelia working over Powell with some ground and pound. Powell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Powell is still in real trouble! Can Kvaratskhelia finish him?
Kvaratskhelia lands a big elbow - Powell is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Kvaratskhelia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giorgi Kvaratskhelia!
Giorgi Kvaratskhelia 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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