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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
CCC 22 Nogueira vs Gunnarsson
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Battleby takes one on the button.
Moxley misses with the combination.
Battleby is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Moxley.
Moxley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Battleby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Battleby looks to land a right hand but Moxley moved out of range.
Moxley just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Battleby misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Battleby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Battleby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Battleby throws a head kick that misses.
Moxley digs a good body shot into Battleby's ribs.
Battleby takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Moxley feints and then cracks Battleby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Battleby down.
Moxley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Battleby to counter with a crisp jab.
Georges Moxley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moxley misses with a hook
and Battleby counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
Moxley misses with a hook. Battleby ducked under it nicely.
Moxley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Battleby counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Moxley looks winded!
Battleby catches Moxley with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Moxley forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ulysses Battleby!
A victorious Ulysses Battleby 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:
CCC 22 Nogueira vs Gunnarsson
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
A big right from Pierre misses.
Pierre swings widly with a right hand
and Crow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pierre throws an overhand right that lands on Crow's shoulder, as Crow tries to avoid the shot.
Crow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pierre.
Crow looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Crow gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pierre to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Crow wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pierre has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pierre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pierre is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierre is looking to work some ground and pound but Crow has wrist control.#T1#
Pierre postures up in Crow's guard and throws a big left but Crow blocks it.
Crow seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Crow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pierre is controlling him.
Pierre has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pierre postures up in Crow's guard and throws a big left but Crow blocks it.
Pierre working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pierre throws a big elbow that misses.
Crow has momentary wrist control but Pierre slips an elbow through the middle.
Pierre throwing strikes but missing.
Crow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pierre postures up in Crow's guard and throws a big left but Crow blocks it.
Pierre throws a big right hand that misses.
Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Crow is retaining full guard. #T2#
Pierre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pierre throwing strikes from guard but Crow blocks nicely.
Pierre throws a big right hand that misses.
Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crow is keeping the position for now.
Pierre throws a big elbow that misses.
Pierre throwing strikes but missing.
Pierre chips away with some ground and pound.
Pierre throws a big elbow that misses.
Pierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crow wants to get back to his feet but Pierre is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pierre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crow wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Crow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pierre lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pierre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pierre's guard. #REVB#
Crow passes Pierre's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Crow seems content to control.
Pierre wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Crow controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pierre is refusing to be controlled, as Crow sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Pierre dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Crow.
Crow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pierre.
Crow goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like George Pierre has been cut.
Pierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
George Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pierre misses with a combination
and Crow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pierre doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crow counters with a straight right hand.
Pierre throws a body punch but Crow moves out of range.
Pierre shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crow as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Pierre.
Crow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Crow tenderised Pierre's leg. Pierre is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crow on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1##CL2#
Crow takes the fight into the clinch.
Crow has Pierre pressed against the cage, preventing Pierre from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Crow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crow drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pierre gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Crow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pierre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crow has Pierre pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pierre manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pierre lands a shoulder strike.
Pierre misses with the head strike.
Crow swings wildly with an uppercut but Pierre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pierre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pierre throws a head punch that misses.
Pierre looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Crow lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Pierre gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crow is trying to stand.
#T2#
Crow taking some punishment here, with Pierre in his half guard.
Crow is trying to stand back up but Pierre is controlling him
Ground and pound from Pierre.
Pierre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crow defending well though.
Crow tries to roll over but Pierre keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierre lands with a punch from half guard.
Pierre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crow's head.
Pierre missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pierre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pierre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crow defending well though.
Pierre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Crow is trying to stand back up but Pierre is controlling him
Pierre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crow looks like he's trying to stand up.
Crow manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Crow looking for a sweep. Not yet Crow, not yet.
Pierre working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Crow's head.
Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pierre lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pierre throws an elbow that misses. Crow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pierre's guard. Nice move by Crow!#REVB#
Crow wants to control from the top but Pierre keeps moving.
Pierre can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crow controls the pace.#T4#
Pierre wants to stand but Crow is controlling the position.
Crow controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Crow won't allow Pierre to get back to his feet.
Crow wants to control from the top but Pierre keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Red Crow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on George Pierre's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Pierre takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pierre lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pierre lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pierre misses with a jab to the body
and Crow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Pierre.#TD#
Pierre shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!
Crow is pressing down on Pierre's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Crow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pierre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crow trying to keep a closed guard but Pierre is proving a slippery customer.
Crow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pierre is controlling him. #T1#
Pierre postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Crow wants to stand and escape but Pierre is having none of it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crow is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Pierre keeping moving, preventing Crow from controlling successfully.
Crow controlling from the top position.
Crow working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pierre's head.#T2#
Crow postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Crow looking to sit in guard and control but Pierre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crow is keeping the position for now.
Crow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pierre scoring with some ground and pound.
Crow lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Crow controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Pierre is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crow is controlling him. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crow trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crow is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Crow wants to pass the guard but Pierre is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pierre can't keep his opponent in guard - Crow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to George Pierre.
I think Pierre has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
CCC 22 Nogueira vs Gunnarsson
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Cartwright fails with the takedown
and Soares counters with a stiff right hand.
Cartwright tries to clinch up but Soares circles away and keeps his distance.
Soares throws a nice looking combination but Cartwright bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cartwright drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Soares defends it well.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch but Soares swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cartwright fails to land with a series of punches.
Cartwright looks to score with a jab to the body but Soares is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Soares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cartwright.
A jab lands there for Cartwright.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cartwright. Soares does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cartwright. Soares does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Cartwright rushes Soares and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cartwright lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Soares lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards. #BC#
Soares breaks from the clinch.
Cartwright misses with a straight left.
Soares cracks Cartwright with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cartwright misses with a hook to the body
and Cartwright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cartwright misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Soares has Cartwright up against the cage in a clinch.
Soares lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Soares breaks the clinch.
Cartwright with a poor takedown
and Soares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soares connects with a jab.
Soares rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cartwright moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Soares fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cartwright, pushing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Soares scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Soares.
Cartwright wants to take the fight to the mat but Soares manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gilbervan Soares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Cartwright.#BC#
Soares pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright misses with a body punch
enabling Soares to counter with a crisp jab.
Soares connects with a body shot.
It looks like Soares has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Cartwright misses with a hook to the body
and Soares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Cartwright is rocked!
Soares misses with a few strikes there.
Soares lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cartwright is still on wobbly legs! Can Soares finish him?
Cartwright is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Soares rather than just go for the knockout.
Soares feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Cartwright crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gilbervan Soares!
Gilbervan Soares took some time post fight to say the following; 'Lets go martinez, you big ole pussy. I fight a elite guy to be champion while you crushes cans.'. |
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Event:
DMMA 309 Steve vs Karja
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Akhtankhanov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Akhtankhanov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bouddi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akhtankhanov avoids a kick to the body.
Akhtankhanov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bouddi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Bouddi.
A lazy left from Akhtankhanov finds it's target.
A head kick from Akhtankhanov lands but Bouddi takes it in his stride.
Bouddi is looking to chop away at Akhtankhanov's legs.
A head kick by Akhtankhanov misses
and Bouddi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Bouddi misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouddi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bouddi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD2#
Bouddi drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bouddi trying to control the position from guard on top but Akhtankhanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bouddi looking to sit in guard and control but Akhtankhanov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Akhtankhanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bouddi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES2#
Bouddi has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Akhtankhanov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Akhtankhanov manages to break the clinch.
Akhtankhanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Akhtankhanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym To Nica in the buildup to the fight.
Akhtankhanov throws a one two combo.
Bouddi misses with a right hand
and Akhtankhanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Bouddi blocks it.
Bouddi throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Akhtankhanov tries to keep at a distance but Bouddi has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Akhtankhanov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bouddi effectively controlling the action here.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Akhtankhanov tries to circle away but Bouddi has him pinned against the cage.
Bouddi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Akhtankhanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bouddi or not.
Bouddi pushes off an throws an elbow but Akhtankhanov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bouddi taking a breather.
Akhtankhanov being controlled against the cage.
Bouddi stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akhtankhanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bouddi backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bouddi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Akhtankhanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bouddi backwards.
Akhtankhanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akhtankhanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bouddi wants to stall.
Bouddi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bouddi pushes off an throws an elbow but Akhtankhanov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
Bouddi is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Koa Bouddi.
A good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akhtankhanov misses with a head kick.
Akhtankhanov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bouddi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bouddi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akhtankhanov circles away quickly and effectively.
Bouddi blocks a low kick nicely.
Bouddi throws a counter combo.
Bouddi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bouddi throws a right and a left that Akhtankhanov avoids nicely.
A jab lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov connects with the punch.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bouddi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bouddi throws a body shot but no joy.
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 Aslanbek Akhtankhanov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bouddi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bouddi tries to clinch up.
Akhtankhanov tries to work over Bouddi's front leg with a kick but Bouddi checks it.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Bouddi moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bouddi manages to avoid it.
Bouddi avoids the head kick by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy right hand but Bouddi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akhtankhanov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bouddi eats them both and turns towards Akhtankhanov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Akhtankhanov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bouddi is able to avoid easily.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Bouddi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akhtankhanov throws a front kick that sends Bouddi stumbling back into the cage.
Akhtankhanov connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Bouddi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheers as Akhtankhanov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bouddi doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Akhtankhanov gets tackled into the cage by Bouddi. Bouddi maintains the clinch.
Bouddi is struggling to control the position.
The referee calls for Bouddi to work.
Bouddi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Akhtankhanov misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Bouddi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Akhtankhanov misses.
Akhtankhanov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Akhtankhanov avoids the head kick by Bouddi.
Nice straight punches there by Akhtankhanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akhtankhanov.
The fighters circling - Bouddi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Akhtankhanov misses the target.#T2#
Akhtankhanov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bouddi's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bouddi moves away.
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bouddi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bouddi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Akhtankhanov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bouddi counters with a big head kick but Akhtankhanov shrugs it off.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bouddi was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Akhtankhanov.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Bouddi tries to clinch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick
and Bouddi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Bouddi saw that one coming.#T3#
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Bouddi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Bouddi.
Bouddi throws a fast counter high kick but Akhtankhanov manages to duck under it in time.
Bouddi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bouddi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot
and Bouddi counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Bouddi moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Akhtankhanov to work.
Akhtankhanov stalling in the clinch.
Bouddi stalling.
Akhtankhanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bouddi.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4#
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bouddi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov gets through Bouddi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bouddi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Akhtankhanov blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Bouddi.
Bouddi lands a nice elbow.
Bouddi wants to stall.
Akhtankhanov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bouddi lands an elbow just above Akhtankhanov 's eye.
Bouddi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nice body punch from Akhtankhanov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Akhtankhanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Akhtankhanov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bouddi tries to clinch
and Akhtankhanov counters with a three punch combo that has Bouddi backing up. Bouddi nods at Akhtankhanov to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Akhtankhanov.
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
Bouddi throws a body kick that misses
enabling Akhtankhanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab.
Bouddi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#ROC#Bouddi is rocked!
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bouddi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bouddi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Bouddi backs away, Akhtankhanov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bouddi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akhtankhanov.
Bouddi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Bouddi fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Akhtankhanov throws a nice looking combination but Bouddi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akhtankhanov cracks Bouddi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Bouddi strikes.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bouddi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akhtankhanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bouddi on the side of the head.
Bouddi lands a slapping body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bouddi.
Akhtankhanov fails to land with a series of punches.
A low kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Bouddi closes the distance and clinches.
Bouddi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov scores with a shot to the side of Bouddi's head.
Koa Bouddi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC2#
Bouddi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bouddi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Koa Bouddi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bouddi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Akhtankhanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akhtankhanov throws a wild body kick that Bouddi sees coming a mile off.
Akhtankhanov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bouddi dodges the punch combination from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov punishes Bouddi's body with a nice straight punch.
Akhtankhanov swings widly with a right hand
letting Bouddi counter with a right hand.
Bouddi tries a head kick but it misses.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Bouddi rushes Akhtankhanov and presses him up against the cage.
Bouddi misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koa Bouddi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Bouddi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akhtankhanov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
No joy there for Bouddi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akhtankhanov misses with a kick to the body.
Bouddi misses with a few strikes there.
Akhtankhanov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A cross from Akhtankhanov lands.
Akhtankhanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Bouddi counters with a nice uppercut.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bouddi backs up against the cage.
Akhtankhanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Bouddi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov thuds a left hand into Bouddi's body.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bouddi moves away.
Despite the aggression on Bouddi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bouddi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Akhtankhanov does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bouddi was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Bouddi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bouddi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akhtankhanov on the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov throws a combination that misses
and Bouddi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot that snaps Bouddi's head back.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Bouddi's ribcage but misses.
Bouddi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akhtankhanov.
Bouddi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bouddi there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBouddi.
Akhtankhanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Akhtankhanov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
After winning the bout, Aslanbek Akhtankhanov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CCC 19 Creenshaw vs Sitsongrit
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Crenshaw tries to clinch but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Good work by Crenshaw as he checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Crenshaw uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Crenshaw lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crenshaw misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sitsongrit throws a right and a left that Crenshaw avoids nicely. #CL#
Crenshaw gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Crenshaw. #TD2#
Sitsongrit gets control of Crenshaw's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sitsongrit will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sitsongrit pulls Crenshaw in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crenshaw stopping the sweep attempt from Sitsongrit.#T1#
Crenshaw sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep but no luck.
Crenshaw controls from within his opponent's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Crenshaw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sitsongrit wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A hook to the body from Crenshaw.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this one to the mat.
A hook to the body from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Crenshaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crenshaw lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to pull guard but Crenshaw holds him up against the cage and eventually Sitsongrit drops back down to his feet.
Crenshaw misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Crenshaw misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Crenshaw controls the action.
Crenshaw lands with a right to the head.
Crenshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crenshaw working aggressively here.
Crenshaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crenshaw softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Crenshaw is defending well.
Don Crenshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Showtime Sitsongrit.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crenshaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Crenshaw avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sitsongrit content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T4#
Crenshaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crenshaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crenshaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crenshaw has him pressed against the cage.
Crenshaw tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to striking at distance but Crenshaw won't allow it.
Crenshaw lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit trying to stall but Crenshaw improves his position.
Sitsongrit is looking to break free of the clinch but Crenshaw has double underhooks.
Crenshaw can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Crenshaw lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sitsongrit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crenshaw prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Crenshaw dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw cracks Sitsongrit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crenshaw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crenshaw jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Crenshaw checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Crenshaw's legs.
Showtime Sitsongrit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crenshaw lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crenshaw swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Crenshaw is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sitsongrit.
Crenshaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenshaw wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Don Crenshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sitsongrit. Crenshaw shrugs it off though.
Crenshaw moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick.
Crenshaw lands a leg kick that knocks Sitsongrit off balance momentarily.
Crenshaw throws a front kick that sends Sitsongrit stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Sitsongrit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Crenshaw - that will leave a mark!
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Crenshaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crenshaw lands with a nice body kick.
Crenshaw lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Crenshaw lands a slapping body shot.
Crenshaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crenshaw backing away here, and Sitsongrit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Crenshaw clinches up against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Crenshaw.
Crenshaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crenshaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Crenshaw working aggressively here.
#T2#
Crenshaw working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crenshaw is pressed up against the cage. Sitsongrit has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crenshaw down to the mat. Crenshaw avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Crenshaw throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Crenshaw ducked under it nicely.
Crenshaw takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit lands a jab-cross combination.
Crenshaw connects with the punch.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crenshaw lands the left hand.
Crenshaw scores with a sloppy right hand. Sitsongrit should have avoided that one.
Crenshaw lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.#T3#
Crenshaw catches Sitsongrit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Crenshaw clinches up against the cage.
Crenshaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit can't break the clinch.
Crenshaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crenshaw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sitsongrit or not.
Sitsongrit is breathing heavily.
Crenshaw scores with a shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Crenshaw is defending well.
Don Crenshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Showtime Sitsongrit.
Crenshaw stalling.
Don Crenshaw has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crenshaw taking a breather.
Crenshaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Crenshaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Crenshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Crenshaw misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit looking to slow down the pace here.
Sitsongrit is pushing Crenshaw up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sitsongrit stalling in the clinch but Crenshaw improves position.
Crenshaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crenshaw fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Crenshaw lands a slapping body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Crenshaw. No joy for Sitsongrit on that attempt.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Crenshaw finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Crenshaw dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Crenshaw fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sitsongrit on the side of the head.#CL#
Crenshaw gets a clinch.
Crenshaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crenshaw works on Sitsongrit's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit tries to circle away but Crenshaw has him pinned against the cage.
Crenshaw prevents a takedown attempt there.
Crenshaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Crenshaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crenshaw lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenshaw throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Crenshaw gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Crenshaw on the inside.
Crenshaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow. #T1#
Crenshaw can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Crenshaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crenshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crenshaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crenshaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crenshaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit can't get the takedown.
Don Crenshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Showtime Sitsongrit.
Crenshaw gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crenshaw.
A body shot lands from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sitsongrit's efforts to push away.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit taking a breather. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Crenshaw.
Crenshaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crenshaw can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Crenshaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crenshaw lands with a light punch inside.
Crenshaw digs a right hand into Sitsongrit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sitsongrit's gas tank.
Crenshaw is working Sitsongrit over against the cage.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Crenshaw.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head.
Sitsongrit tries for a takedown. No joy.
Crenshaw prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Crenshaw.
Crenshaw works on Sitsongrit's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
A hook to the body from Crenshaw.
A hook to the body from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Crenshaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crenshaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crenshaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crenshaw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crenshaw working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crenshaw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sitsongrit or not.
Crenshaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crenshaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crenshaw gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crenshaw lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crenshaw prevents the takedown attempt.
Crenshaw lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Sitsongrit is rocked!#T4#
Crenshaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crenshaw smiles and moves away.
Don Crenshaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Crenshaw clinches up against the cage.
Crenshaw can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Crenshaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crenshaw.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Crenshaw clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Crenshaw.
Crenshaw buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crenshaw keeps Sitsongrit at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Crenshaw has closed the distance and engaged Sitsongrit in a clinch.
Crenshaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crenshaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crenshaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crenshaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sitsongrit has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Crenshaw after a bit of a struggle.
Sitsongrit stalling in the clinch but Crenshaw improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Crenshaw.
Sitsongrit is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Crenshaw lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Crenshaw.
#T1#
Crenshaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sitsongrit.
Crenshaw lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit is still on wobbly legs! Can Crenshaw finish him?
Nice body punch from Crenshaw - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit seems to have recovered his senses.
Crenshaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crenshaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crenshaw works on Sitsongrit's body with a couple of short punches.
Crenshaw pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Crenshaw scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crenshaw pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Crenshaw lands an uppercut.#T2#
A short left from Crenshaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crenshaw stops a takedown attempt from Sitsongrit.
Don Crenshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Showtime Sitsongrit.
Crenshaw lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Crenshaw.
Sitsongrit is looking for a takedown.
Crenshaw scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw lands a body shot.
Crenshaw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crenshaw unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Sitsongrit! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Crenshaw is unloading with more strikes now! Sitsongrit drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Crenshaw!
Don Crenshaw retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Don Crenshaw thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CCC 19 Creenshaw vs Sitsongrit
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Sturmovik misses the body punch
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sturmovik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Sturmovik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sturmovik dips to his left and cracks Anderson with an uppercut!
Sturmovik looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Sturmovik goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anderson attempts a counter takedown but Sturmovik avoids it well and moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Anderson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Sturmovik avoids them all with ease.
Nice jab there from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik throws a low kick but it's checked well by Anderson.
Sturmovik misses with a lunging right hand
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#It looks like Brownie Anderson has been cut.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Sturmovik. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Sturmovik misses the target.
Anderson thuds a left hand into Sturmovik's body.
Sturmovik lands a front kick.
Kirov Sturmovik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sturmovik misses with a right hand
and Sturmovik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sturmovik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Anderson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sturmovik listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sturmovik throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sturmovik throws out a leg kick but Anderson moves out of range and Sturmovik only half commits.
Sturmovik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson lands with a cross. #ROC#Sturmovik is rocked!
Anderson fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Sturmovik square on the jaw! Damn, Sturmovik is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brownie Anderson!
In his post fight interview, Brownie Anderson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SMASH: Barboza vs Veainu
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
That kick from Brandstatter tenderised Legions's leg. Legions is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brandstatter throws a sloppy head kick and Legions moves out of range easily.
Brandstatter misses with a few strikes there.
Fidel Legions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Legions forces Brandstatter back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Legions.
Legions works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Brandstatter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Legions tries to clinch up.
Brandstatter misses with a shot to the body
and Legions counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Legions clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Legions fails to land.
Legions works on Brandstatter's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Legions.
Legions tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brandstatter's elbow.
Legions lands a hook that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legions gets through Brandstatter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Legions. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandstatter.
Legions tries a body shot but Brandstatter blocks it.
Legions has a couple of punches blocked by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter pressing his opponent against the cage.
Legions misses with an elbow strike.
Legions lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards.
Legions lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards.
A right hand to the body from Brandstatter.
Legions tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brandstatter avoids it.
Legions blocks an uppercut.
Legions goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Legions lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards.
Legions misses with a punch to the body.
Brandstatter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Legions blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Legions throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Legions misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter wants to break free but Legions has control.
A left hand lands to the body for Legions.
Legions tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Legions tries to work over Brandstatter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Legions.
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!
Legions has a couple of punches blocked by Brandstatter.
Legions misses with a hook to the ribs.
Legions goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Legions lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandstatter.
Legions prevents Brandstatter from breaking the clinch.
Brandstatter tries to break the clinch but Legions is controlling the position.
Brandstatter tries to break the clinch but Legions is controlling the position. #T3#
Brandstatter tries to stall but Legions uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Legions throws a head punch that misses.
Legions struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandstatter controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandstatter.
Legions working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Brandstatter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Brandstatter gets tackled into the cage by Legions. Legions maintains the clinch.
Brandstatter tries to circle away but Legions has him pinned against the cage.
Legions has a couple of punches blocked by Brandstatter.
Legions misses with a punch on the inside.
Brandstatter blocks a body shot from Legions.
Legions doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Legions misses with some punches.
Legions scores with a nice hook to the head.
Legions misses with a punch on the inside.
Legions misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Legions tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brandstatter's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Legions.
#BC#
Brandstatter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brandstatter with a poor takedown
and Legions cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Legions closes the distance and pushes Brandstatter back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legions swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Legions pushes Brandstatter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Legions can't find room to land a body shot as Brandstatter controls the action.
Legions misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Brandstatter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Legions misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Legions creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brandstatter blocks an uppercut.
Legions throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Legions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Legions dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Legions tries to clinch but Brandstatter is having none of it.
Brandstatter keeps the fight on the outside.
Legions tries to clinch up.
Legions tries to clinch but Brandstatter is having none of it.
Brandstatter is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Legions fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brandstatter, pushing him back against the cage.
Legions swings wildly with an uppercut but Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legions misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fidel Legions seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brandstatter tries to break the clinch but Legions is controlling the position. #BC#
Brandstatter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions is looking to clinch but Brandstatter is avoiding it.
Brandstatter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Legions.
Legions tries to clinch up
and Brandstatter counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T1##CL2#
Legions moves into the clinch.
Brandstatter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legions doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Legions lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandstatter looking to throw knees to the head but Legions is blocking nicely.
Legions can't find room to land a body shot as Brandstatter controls the action.
Brandstatter prevents a body shot from Legions.
Legions scores with a nice hook to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brandstatter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legions with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Legions.
Brandstatter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandstatter. #BC#
Brandstatter breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Legions fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brandstatter, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Legions on the inside.
Legions being controlled against the cage.
Legions swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Brandstatter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Legions misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legions working aggressively here.
Legions misses with some punches.
Brandstatter tries to land a knee to the head but Legions blocks with his arms.
Legions misses with a punch on the inside.
Legions doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Brandstatter blocks a body shot from Legions.
Legions misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Legions.
Legions throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandstatter. #BC#
Brandstatter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brandstatter throws a head kick that misses.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Legions wants to clinch up but Brandstatter keeps it at a distance.
Brandstatter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Fidel Legions has been cut.
Legions tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brandstatter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brandstatter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brandstatter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Brandstatter gets tackled into the cage by Legions. Legions maintains the clinch.
Legions can't find room to land a body shot as Brandstatter controls the action.
Legions stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Legions has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Legions tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brandstatter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Legions scores with a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Legions is working Brandstatter over against the cage.
Legions avoids a wild elbow strike from Brandstatter.
Legions tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Brandstatter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Legions fails to land.
Legions digs a right hand underneath Brandstatter's ribcage. Brandstatter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Legions presses Brandstatter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Legions lands with a right to the head.
Legions misses with a knee strike.
Legions fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Legions working aggressively here.
Legions misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Legions showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fidel Legions's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Brandstatter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Legions counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Legions has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brandstatter blocking some punches.
Legions misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Brandstatter breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Legions gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Legions blocks an elbow strike from Brandstatter.
Legions is working Brandstatter over against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Brandstatter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brandstatter's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Legions scores with a nice short uppercut.
Legions misses with a hook from the clinch.
Legions throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Legions misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brandstatter.
#T1#
Legions tries a knee to the head but Brandstatter blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Legions tries to throw a body punch but Brandstatter avoids it by throwing Legions back against the cage.
Legions throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brandstatter blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Legions fails to land.
Legions tries a body shot but Brandstatter blocks it.
Legions lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Legions tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brandstatter's elbow.
Legions lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Legions.
Legions misses with a hook from the clinch.
Legions lands with a short shot to the head.
Legions works on Brandstatter's body with a couple of short punches.
Legions lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Legions working aggressively here.
Brandstatter looking to stall.
Brandstatter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legions missing with knees to the body.
Legions swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandstatter wants to stall.
Legions lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legions lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Legions misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Legions.
Brandstatter blocks a body shot from Legions.
A short uppercut from Brandstatter.
Legions stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Brandstatter trying to stall but Legions improves his position.
Legions lands a body shot.
Legions working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Legions lands a right hand.
Legions tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Legions misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brandstatter.
#BC#
Brandstatter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Legions tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brandstatter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brandstatter thows a leg kick but Legions checks it
and Legions counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Legions closes the distance and clinches.
Legions doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Legions as the two fighters clinch.
Legions digs a right hand into Brandstatter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brandstatter's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Legions.
#T4#
Legions scores with a shoulder strike.
Legions tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brandstatter avoids it.
Legions lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legions throws a head punch that misses.
Legions lands with a right to the head.
Brandstatter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Legions tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brandstatter's elbow.
Brandstatter wants to break free but Legions has control.
Brandstatter blocks an uppercut.
Legions fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Legions misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Legions creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brandstatter stalling in the clinch but Legions improves position.
Wolfgang Brandstatter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fidel Legions is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Legions swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandstatter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Legions blocks it with crossed arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fidel Legions comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Legions 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fidel Legions!
An out of breath and clearly excited Fidel Legions thanked Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CCC 15 : Moxley vs Romero
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Romero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Romero is looking to clinch but Moxley is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Romero clinches up against the cage.
Moxley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moxley lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moxley.
Moxley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Romero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romero! But no joy.
Moxley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Moxley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Romero manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Moxley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moxley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moxley looking to pass the guard.
Moxley showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Moxley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romero is keeping the position for now.
Romero trying to control the position here.
Romero wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Moxley manages to pass to side control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moxley controlling the action here.
Moxley is trying to control the action in half guard but Romero is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Moxley tries to pass to full mount but Romero defends it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Moxley is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T3#
Moxley punching from mount but Romero doing a good job of avoiding damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Romero can do anything to dispel that myth.
Moxley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moxley looking to control but Romero is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Moxley is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Romero is surviving well by controlling Moxley's body position as best he can.
Moxley trying to control but Romero is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Romero wants to try and get back to his feet.
Moxley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Moxley working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Moxley looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Moxley is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Romero is surviving well by controlling Moxley's body position as best he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Moxley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Romero tries to clinch but Moxley moves away
and Moxley counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Romero has managed to clinch.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero managing to block the knees to the body from Moxley.
A shot in the inside from Romero.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Romero misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Moxley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley moves out of range of the strikes.
Ernesto Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moxley throws a sloppy head kick and Romero moves out of range easily.
Romero throws out a counter right but Moxley avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Romero has closed the distance and engaged Moxley in a clinch.
Moxley has Romero pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Romero manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Moxley tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T1#
Romero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Moxley blocking some punches.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Moxley.
Romero gets through Moxley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Moxley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Moxley gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Romero looks like he's trying to stand up.
#ES2#
Romero makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moxley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Moxley looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Romero kicks Moxley off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Moxley misses with a body shot.
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Georges Moxley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Moxley with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges Moxley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moxley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moxley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL2#
Romero clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moxley.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moxley.
Romero lands with a left to the head. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moxley stalling the fight.
Ernesto Romero seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Romero misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Romero moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moxley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moxley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romero throws out the jab.
Moxley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A punch combination from Moxley misses.
Romero wants to clinch
and Moxley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romero tries to clinch up but Moxley circles away and keeps his distance.
Moxley shoots in for a takedown but Romero shows good takedown defense.
Romero moves in looking to clinch but Moxley pushes him off.
It looked like Moxley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Romero is looking to clinch.
Romero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moxley keeps the fight on the outside.
Romero tries to clinch there but Moxley circles away.
#CL2#
Romero clinches up with Moxley and pushes him back against the cage.
Romero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moxleys head.
We've been informed that Romero has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Moxley.
Moxley blocks an uppercut.
Moxley tries for a takedown but Romero manages to get underhooks.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Romero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Moxley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Romero avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Moxley with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Romero darts in and clinches Moxley up against the cage.
Romero prevents Moxley from breaking the clinch.
Romero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
Moxley has clasped his hands together around Romero's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Romero wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Moxley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Romero knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##ES2#
Romero throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Romero tries to clinch up.
Romero tries to clinch up but Moxley circles away and keeps his distance.
Moxley tries to counter by clinching up but Romero breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Moxley clinches.
Romero working aggressively here.
Romero working aggressively here.
Moxley blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romero.
Moxley blocking some punches.
#T2#
Romero is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges Moxley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moxley pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moxley.
Moxley blocks an uppercut.
Romero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moxley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moxley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Romero prevents it.
Moxley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Moxley pulls guard.
Romero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Moxley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Romero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Moxley looking for a guillotine here but Romero defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Moxley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Romero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Romero trying to control but Moxley is working from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Romero stopping the sweep attempt from Moxley.
Moxley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Romero wants to stand but Moxley is controlling his posture from full guard.
Romero wants to stand and escape but instead Moxley has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Romero is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Moxley presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Romero really 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.#R4#
Moxley swats away the attempt to clinch by Romero.
Moxley takes a swing at Romero's ribcage but misses.
Georges Moxley is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Romero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moxley, pushing him back against the cage.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moxley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Romero pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Romero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Moxley manages to pull guard.
Romero wants to stand but Moxley is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Romero gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1#
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moxley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch but Moxley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moxley shoots in but Romero avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch but Moxley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moxley tries for a takedown but Romero sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Romero was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges Moxley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moxley misses with an uppercut.
Moxley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Romero moves into the clinch.#T2#
Moxley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moxley is trying to maintain a safe position but Romero gets an underhook and turns Moxley into the cage.
Romero misses with some punches.
Moxley tries to stall but Romero uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
Romero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romero lands a really nice looking cross but Moxley seems unphased.
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moxley.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moxley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Romero looks to move away, Moxley throws a big counter combo but Romero just gets out of the way.
Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moxley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moxley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moxley looks for a takedown but Romero sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romero! But no joy.#T3#
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch but Moxley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moxley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Romero.
Moxley shoots in for a takedown but Romero shows good takedown defense.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romero is looking to clinch but Moxley is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Romero has Moxley up against the cage in a clinch.
Moxley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero gets underhooks to prevent Moxley's takedown attempt.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romero.
Moxley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moxley is looking to control Romero's arms but Romero gets an underhook and turns him. Now Moxley has his back to the cage. #T4#
Romero lands a right hand.
Moxley blocks an uppercut.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Moxley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moxley can't break the clinch.
Romero gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Moxley.
Moxley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moxley wants to take the fight to the mat but Romero manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moxley.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Romero dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!#R5#
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moxley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Romero is looking to clinch but Moxley is avoiding it.
Moxley is looking for a counter combo.
Moxley swats away the attempt to clinch by Romero.
Romero is looking to clinch.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moxley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moxley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Romero tries to avoid it but Moxley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Romero to the ground. Romero escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moxley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moxley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moxley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Romero gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero misses with some punches.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1##TD#
Moxley turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
You can see the frustration on Romero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Georges Moxley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Moxley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Romero, who protects the arm well.
Romero is not content to let Moxley control the position. #T2#
Romero wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Moxley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Moxley has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ernesto Romero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Romero's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Romero defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Moxley. #SUB#
Moxley looking for a guillotine from mount but Romero is having none of it.
Moxley controlling from mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Moxley tries to control but Romero wriggling away.
Romero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moxley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Georges Moxley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romero holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Moxley tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georges Moxley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Romero 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Romero!
Ernesto Romero is the new featherweight champion!
Ernesto Romero decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CCC 14 : Shima vs Kallio
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1##KD2#
Kallio drops Shima with a beautiful combination! Shima stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kallio is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Tetsuo Shima has been cut.
Shima throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shima misses with a shot to the body
and Kallio counters with a three punch combo that has Shima backing up. Shima nods at Kallio to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC2#Shima is rocked!
Tetsuo Shima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shima misses with a body shot
and Kallio counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Shima has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kimmo Kallio!
Kimmo Kallio is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Kimmo Kallio 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.
Tetsuo Shima spoke after the fight, saying 'Off to the next, I thought I would have beat this bum but shit happens'. |
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Event:
CCC 14 : Shima vs Kallio
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Anstey throws a hook but Tarlah blocks it.
Tarlah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Anstey shoots in and drives through. Tarlah sprawls well.
Anstey misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Tarlah decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Anstey's guard.
Tarlah is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey keeping full guard, as Tarlah tries to pass. #T1#
Anstey controls Tarlah momentarily but Tarlah frees himself.
Tarlah stays in close to Anstey's body and controls the position.
Anstey keeping moving, preventing Tarlah from controlling successfully.
Anstey has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Anstey keeping moving, preventing Tarlah from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anstey just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anstey misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Anstey backs off Tarlah throws a huge counter combo but Anstey manages to avoid it all.
Anstey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Anstey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tarlah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice side step and Tarlah releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Corwin Anstey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tarlah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anstey.
Anstey lands a jab to Tarlah's midsection.
We've been told by Anstey's head coaches at Sparks mma that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tarlah slips under a jab from Anstey.
Anstey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarlah was well out of range. Poor timing from Anstey.
Anstey misses with a body shot.
Tarlah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Tarlah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anstey.
Tarlah takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anstey looks to land a combination but Tarlah avoids it well.
Tarlah unleashes a big counter combination but Anstey bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Anstey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tarlah counters with a left to the body.
Anstey throws a combination that misses
and Tarlah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anstey thinking.
Anstey misses with a wild body shot.
Tarlah is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Anstey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarlah was well out of range. Poor timing from Anstey.#T4#
Anstey connects with a looping right hand.
Anstey jabs Tarlah right on the nose. Tarlah blinks but takes it well.
Anstey is looking to wear down Tarlah with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Anstey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tarlah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anstey thinking.
Anstey swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tarlah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anstey lands a really nice looking cross but Tarlah seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anstey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tarlah counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tarlah counters with a right hand to the body.
Anstey misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corwin Anstey dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
No joy there for Anstey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Anstey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Tarlah misses.
Anstey throws a hook but Tarlah avoids it easily.
Tarlah looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tarlah defending well as Anstey loads up on a big left hand.
Corwin Anstey is winning the standup battle so far.
Anstey lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Tarlah counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tarlah tries to pass to full mount but Anstey defends it.
Tarlah not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Tarlah trying to control the action but Anstey is working from the bottom.
Tarlah stalling.
Anstey is not content to let Tarlah control the position.
Anstey tries to roll over but Tarlah keeps him under control.
Tarlah passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tarlah misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Tarlah can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anstey is looking to escape.
Tarlah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Anstey tries to reverse the position but Tarlah maintains control.
Tarlah controlling the position easily from mount.
Tarlah can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anstey is looking to escape. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tarlah looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarlah prevents Anstey from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tarlah controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Balink Tarlah will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Anstey misses with a series of wild punches.
Anstey throws a combination that misses
and Tarlah counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anstey misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tarlah! But no joy.
Anstey fails to land with a series of punches.
Tarlah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tarlah is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anstey with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey misses with a head kick.
Tarlah let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Anstey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tarlah.
Tarlah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Tarlah has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Anstey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarlah.
It seemed like Tarlah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tarlah slips a straight right by Anstey.
Corwin Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tarlah dodges the punch combination from Anstey.
Anstey misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice side step and Tarlah releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tarlah takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T2#
Tarlah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anstey.
A little jabbing left from Tarlah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anstey missing with a left hand there. Tarlah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anstey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tarlah.
Tarlah is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anstey with a body shot.
Anstey throws a right hand that Tarlah ducks under and follows up with a left that Tarlah also avoids with ease.
Tarlah lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Anstey throws a combination that misses
and Tarlah counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Tarlah takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Anstey misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Tarlah counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Anstey is trying to maintain the position but Tarlah is very close to passing his half guard.
Tarlah controlling the action here.
Anstey is looking for a sweep. Tarlah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anstey is working hard here to advance position.
Tarlah missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Tarlah trying to control the pace.
Tarlah is keen to just control but Anstey is a slippery customer.
Tarlah looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anstey throws a right and a left that Tarlah avoids nicely.
Anstey throws a right and a left that Tarlah avoids nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anstey throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Tarlah counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corwin Anstey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anstey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corwin Anstey!
After winning the bout, Corwin Anstey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CCC 14 : Shima vs Kallio
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maldita sprawls well. Maldita wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anderson.
Maldita throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maldita.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maldita. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldita lands with a shot to the body.
Maldita throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Nice takedown defense from Maldita. No joy for Anderson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maldita.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Maldita looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Maldita lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maldita counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Anderson gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Anderson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2#
Maldita wants to get back to his feet.
Maldita felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Anderson is controlling the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maldita can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
Maldita really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Anderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maldita sees it coming and defends easily.
Anderson throwing shots but Maldita is blocking nicely. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anderson is keen to just control but Maldita is a slippery customer.
Maldita wants to get back to his feet.
Maldita is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson jabs Maldita right on the nose. Maldita blinks but takes it well.
Anderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Maldita off the cage and back into range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maldita slips a straight right by Anderson.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Maldita counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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 Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Maldita stuffs the takedown attempt from Anderson. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice side step and Maldita releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maldita feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Velha Maldita seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson misses with a left hand
and Maldita counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson misses with a double jab
and Maldita connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Anderson is rocked!
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maldita swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldita throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Maldita connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maldita stuffs the takedown.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Maldita keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maldita throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Anderson counters with a single leg into guard. Maldita didn't expect that.
Maldita wants to get back to his feet but Anderson passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Anderson is looking to advance position but Maldita won't allow it.
Anderson prevents Maldita from standing back up.
#T2#
Maldita tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Anderson manages to move to mount!
Maldita is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Anderson wants to take Maldita's back here but Maldita is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Maldita is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
Maldita is trying to escape the mount but Anderson keeps good control and instead manages to take Maldita's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Maldita trying to get back to his feet but Anderson is in full control for now. #SUB#
Anderson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Anderson is looking to control Maldita but Maldita is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Maldita is trying to stand back up.
Maldita is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Anderson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Anderson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maldita is trying to stand back up.
Will Anderson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maldita trying to get back to his feet but Anderson is in full control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson dominated that second round.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Maldita lands with an overhand left.
Anderson looks for a takedown but Maldita sprawls well.#KD2#
Maldita cracks Anderson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Anderson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Maldita finish him?
Anderson misses with a combination
and Maldita scores with a counter punch that sends Anderson to the canvas! Maldita smells blood - he's punishing Anderson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Anderson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Velha Maldita!
Velha Maldita thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CCC 12 : Soares vs Nagibatel
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Nagibatel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gilbervan Soares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Soares closes the distance and clinches.
Soares lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Soares blocks an uppercut.
Soares throws a punch but it's blocked by Nagibatel.
Soares misses with a punch on the inside.
Nagibatel blocks an uppercut.
Nagibatel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soares presses Nagibatel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Soares.
Nagibatel stops a takedown attempt from Soares.
Soares lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Soares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Nagibatel breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Soares drives through with a takedown into Nagibatel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nagibatel wriggles free and stands up.
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!
Soares shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nagibatel sprawls well. Nagibatel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Soares gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Soares tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nagibatel is able to avoid easily.
Nagibatel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nagibatel drops his hands momentarily and Soares takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice jab there from Nagibatel. #TD#
Soares dives in and scores a takedown into Nagibatel's guard.
Soares working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Soares throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nagibatel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagibatel wants to get back to his feet but Soares is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Soares trying to control but Nagibatel is working from the bottom. #T2#
Soares throwing strikes from guard but Nagibatel blocks nicely.
Nagibatel keeping moving, preventing Soares from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nagibatel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Soares with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Nagibatel counters with a crisp one two that drops Soares! Nagibatel thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Soares to his feet! Soares is in big trouble!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbervan Soares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Soares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Soares darts in trying to clinch#KD2#
and Nagibatel counters with a head kick that drops Soares to the mat! Soares scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Soares is rocked!#CL#
Soares has managed to clinch.
Soares tries a body shot but Nagibatel blocks it.
Soares has a couple of punches blocked by Nagibatel.
Soares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soares drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soares is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nagibatel is defending well.
Soares lands a nice shot to the body.
Soares tries to score a body lock takedown but Nagibatel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nagibatel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soares is working for takedown but Nagibatel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Soares blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Soares - that landed with a thud.
Nagibatel scores with a shoulder strike.
Nagibatel misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Nagibatel manages to break the clinch.
Soares tries to clinch up.
Soares looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Soares lands a nice shot to the body.
Nagibatel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nagibatel wants it to stay on the feet.
Soares fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lyoha Nagibatel will probably get the nod.
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#
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses
and Soares counters with a left to the body.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick by Nagibatel misses
and Soares counters with a left and a right that stings Nagibatel.
Soares shoots for a double leg takedown but Nagibatel sprawls well. He's pushed Soares's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gilbervan Soares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soares fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Soares throws a series of punches but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel ducks right into an uppercut from Soares.
Soares dives in for a single leg takedown but Nagibatel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nagibatel raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbervan Soares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nagibatel's elbow.
Soares is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nagibatel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Soares goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nagibatel prevents it.
#BC2#
Nagibatel breaks the clinch.
Soares tries to move into range but Nagibatel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Nagibatel lands a lovely overhand right.
Soares looks to throw the jab but Nagibatel is out of range.
Nagibatel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soares.
Soares gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nagibatel counters with a nice uppercut.
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick and Soares moves out of range easily.
Nagibatel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Soares throws a lazy head kick
and Nagibatel counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Soares to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Nagibatel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lyoha Nagibatel!
Lyoha Nagibatel is the new middleweight champion!
Lyoha Nagibatel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CCC 12 : Soares vs Nagibatel
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Liu! But no joy.
Liu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Liu.
Jun Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Anderson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2#
Liu closes the distance and clinches.
Liu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Liu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Liu scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Liu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Liu trying to land knees to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Anderson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu tries a knee to the head but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Anderson tries to stall but Liu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T1#
Liu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liu tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Liu back against the cage.
Liu swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson being controlled against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Liu.
The crowd are getting on Liu's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Anderson is working for takedown but Liu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anderson taking a breather.
Liu lands an elbow that stopped Anderson in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Brownie Anderson has been cut.
Liu landing knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
Anderson avoiding damage as Liu throws knees to the body.
Liu misses with a knee strike.
Liu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Liu misses with an elbow over the top.
Liu misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Liu.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Liu.
A short right from Liu on the inside.
Anderson controlling the action here for a moment.
Anderson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T3#
Liu digs a right hand into Anderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anderson's gas tank.
Liu lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Liu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liu staying out of range there.
Anderson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT#It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
Liu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Liu throws a leg kick which misses Anderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Anderson tries to avoid it.
Jab by Liu.
Anderson walks into a stiff left hand from Liu.
Liu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Anderson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Nice body kick there by Liu.
Liu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Liu lands an overhand right.
Liu throws a head kick that half lands.
Liu jabs Anderson right on the nose. Anderson blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#Anderson is rocked!#T4#
Liu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu scores with a decent looking hook.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jun Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liu takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Liu throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Liu thinking.
Anderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Liu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anderson walks into a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Liu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Liu throws a body kick that misses.
Anderson cracks Liu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Liu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Liu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Brownie Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson slips a jab from Liu.
Liu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A low kick lands for Liu.
Anderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Anderson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Liu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Liu duly obliges.
Anderson ducks right into an uppercut from Liu.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Liu stumbling backwards into the cage! Liu bounces back off the cage towards Anderson, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Anderson lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Anderson celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brownie Anderson!
Brownie Anderson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CCC 11 : Creenshaw vs Crow
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Crenshaw scoring well with a low kick there.
Crenshaw throws a right hand that misses
and Crow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crow fails with the takedown.
Crenshaw throws a sloppy head kick and Crow moves out of range easily.
Crenshaw slips a jab and a cross from Crow.
Crenshaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Crow has knocked Crenshaw down with a huge combo! Crow steps away and waves a wobbly Crenshaw back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Crenshaw is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crenshaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crenshaw scores with a jab to the jaw.
Crow throws a right hand that Crenshaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Crenshaw also avoids with ease.
A shot to the liver by Crenshaw. Beautiful body shot.
Crow misses with a hook. Crenshaw ducked under it nicely.
Crenshaw lands a leg kick that knocks Crow off balance momentarily.#CL#
Crenshaw moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Crow drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crow misses with a punch on the inside.
Crenshaw blocking some punches.
Crenshaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crenshaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Crow controls his hands.
Crenshaw misses with some punches.
Crow goes for a takedown attempt but Crenshaw pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Crenshaw has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chikara MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Don Crenshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Crow.
Crow scores with a punch to the head.
Crenshaw wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crenshaw looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crenshaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crow.
#T2#
Crenshaw keeps Crow at a distance using the push kick.
Crow misses with a looping left.
Crenshaw misses the shot to the body.
Crow unleashes a big counter combination but Crenshaw bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Crenshaw throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crenshaw throws a big shot that misses.
Crow misses with a combination
#CL#
and Crenshaw holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crenshaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crow goes for a takedown attempt but Crenshaw pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Crenshaw connects with a leg kick.
Crenshaw scores with a leg kick.
Crenshaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Crow circles away.
#T3#
Crenshaw scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crow doesn't seem bothered though.
Crenshaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Crow.
Crenshaw misses with a low kick.
Despite the aggression on Crow's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
An inside leg kick from Crenshaw misses.
Crenshaw scores with a jab.
A head kick misses from Crow. #CL#
Crenshaw clinches.
Crow misses with some punches.
#BC#
Crenshaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crow blocks a low kick nicely.
Crenshaw slips a jab and a cross from Crow.
Crow throws a big shot that misses.
Crenshaw slips under a jab from Crow.#T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crow.
Crow lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crenshaw scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crenshaw lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crow backwards.
Crenshaw throws a head punch that misses.
Crenshaw misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Crenshaw.
Stalling in the clinch from Crenshaw.
Crow throws a punch but it's blocked by Crenshaw.
Crow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crow blocks a body shot from Crenshaw.
Nice body punch from Crenshaw - that landed with a thud.
Crow blocking some punches.
Crenshaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crenshaw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crow.
Crenshaw is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Crow tries a body shot but Crenshaw blocks it.
Crow misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Crenshaw dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Crenshaw misses with a body shot.
Crow tries to clinch there but Crenshaw circles away.
Crenshaw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crow.
It looked like Crenshaw wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crow tries a low kick but Crenshaw avoids it.
Crenshaw ducks under a wild hook from Crow.
Crenshaw staying out of range there.
A head kick by Crow misses
and Crenshaw counters with a right hand to the body.
Crow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenshaw misses with a body kick.
Crow is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Crow throws a series of strikes that have Crenshaw backpedaling.
Crenshaw stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crow.
Crenshaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crow avoids the body shot from Crenshaw.
#T1#
Crow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crenshaw scoring well with a low kick there.
Don Crenshaw is winning the standup battle so far.
Crenshaw slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crow misses with a two punch combination.
Crow connects with a high kick.
Red Crow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crow closes the distance looking to clinch
and Crenshaw counters with a slapping leg kick.
Crenshaw moves away from the strike by Crow.
Crow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crenshaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crenshaw scores with a sloppy right hand. Crow should have avoided that one.
Crow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Good exchange - Crow coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crenshaw throws a body shot but no joy.
Crenshaw is looking to wear down Crow with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Crow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crenshaw counters with an inside leg kick.
Crow slips under a jab.
Crow swings away with a body shot that misses
and Crenshaw counters with a body kick.
Crow is breathing heavily.
Crenshaw lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A leg kick checked by Crow.
Crow's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Crenshaw goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crenshaw throws a head kick that misses.
Crenshaw has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Crenshaw uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Crenshaw misses with a looping right.
Crow connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crenshaw momentarily.
#T3#
Crow moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oh Crenshaw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot to the body from Crow misses
and Crenshaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crenshaw seems to have got his legs back now.
Crow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crow takes one to the side of the head.
Don Crenshaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crow misses with a jab to the body
#KD#
and Crenshaw counters with a crisp right hand that drops Crow! Crenshaw lets Crow back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Crow is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crenshaw sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Crow's defenses. It connects perfectly with Crow's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Don Crenshaw!
Don Crenshaw is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Don Crenshaw 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:
DMMA 298 Williams vs Yasha
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Petit closes the distance but Bouddi moves to the side
and Bouddi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petit connects with a looping right hand.
Petit dodges the punch combination from Bouddi.
Bouddi ducks under a wild hook from Petit.#CL2#
Petit closes the distance and clinches.
Petit using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bouddi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Petit unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bouddi lands an elbow that stopped Petit in his tracks for a moment.
Bouddi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Bouddi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Petit has managed to clinch.
Petit working aggressively here.
#BC#
Bouddi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Bouddi moves out of range as Petit strikes.
It looked like Bouddi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petit. #T1#
Petit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice cross by Petit.
Bouddi throws a nice looking combination but Petit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bouddi moves away from the strike by Petit.
Bouddi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Bouddi.
Petit throws a looping overhand right but Bouddi ducks down to avoid it.
Bouddi misses with a kick to the body.
Petit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Petit misses with a leg kick
and Bouddi counters with a nice uppercut.
Petit misses the body punch
enabling Bouddi to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Petit moves into the clinch.#BC#
Bouddi manages to break the clinch.
Bouddi misses with a body shot.
Petit punishes Bouddi's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bouddi moves away.
Petit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bouddi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Petit thows a leg kick but Bouddi checks it
and Bouddi counters with a straight right hand.
Bouddi scores with a hook.
Bouddi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jean Luc Petit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bouddi swats away the attempt to clinch by Petit.
Bouddi throws the left hand but Petit avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petit! But no joy.
Bouddi misses with a two punch combination.
Petit throws a right hand that misses
and Bouddi counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Bouddi tries to keep at a distance but Petit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Petit can't find room to land a body shot as Bouddi controls the action.
Bouddi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC#
Bouddi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Petit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bouddi was well out of range. Poor timing from Petit.
A clash of legs there as Bouddi blocks the low kick.
Bouddi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
No joy there for Bouddi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Petit is looking to clinch.
As Petit looks to move away, Bouddi throws a big counter combo but Petit just gets out of the way.
Bouddi checks a low kick from Petit.
Bouddi throws a series of punches but Petit moves out of range.
Petit looks to clinch
and Bouddi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bouddi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bouddi scrambles back to his feet.
Bouddi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2#
Petit moves into range and clinches up with Bouddi.#BC#
Bouddi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bouddi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Petit.#T4#
Bouddi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petit tries to clinch but Bouddi is having none of it.
Bouddi is looking for a counter combo.
A punch combination from Bouddi misses.
Petit throws a shot to the body.
Bouddi just misses with a punch to the body.
Petit misses with a left hand
and Bouddi counters with a series of strikes. Petit will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Bouddi breaks the clinch.
Petit wants to clinch up but Bouddi keeps it at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Petit. That snapped Bouddi's head back.
Petit tries to clinch up.
Bouddi drops his hands momentarily and Petit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Petit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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 Koa Bouddi will probably get the nod.
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#
Petit lands a really nice looking cross but Bouddi seems unphased.
Bouddi defending well as Petit loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Bouddi misses.
Bouddi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bouddi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bouddi slips a jab from Petit.
Petit with the inside leg kick.
Petit lands a nice shot that snaps Bouddi's head back.
Petit throws a hook to the side of Bouddi's head but Bouddi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bouddi lands a high kick!
Bouddi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Bouddi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petit throws a lazy right hand but Bouddi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bouddi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Petit does it's job there.
Petit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bouddi checks it well. #T1#
Bouddi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petit was well out of range. Poor timing from Bouddi.
Petit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Koa Bouddi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Petit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Petit scores with a jab. Bouddi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Petit throws a good cross that connects.
#CL2#
Petit rushes Bouddi and presses him up against the cage.
Bouddi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bouddi blocks a body shot from Petit.
Bouddi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Petit on the inside.
Bouddi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Petit 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.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bouddi. #CUT#It looks like Jean Luc Petit has been cut.
Knees to the body from Petit.
A nice right hand lands inside from Petit. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bouddi blocking some punches.
#BC#
Bouddi breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Bouddi.
Petit checks a leg kick nicely.
Petit misses with a leg kick
and Petit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Petit clinches.
Bouddi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petit.
Bouddi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Petit tries a knee to the head but Bouddi blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bouddi throws an elbow but misses.
Bouddi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Petit's defenses. #BC#
Bouddi breaks from the clinch.
Petit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petit connects with a looping right hand.
Petit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bouddi's head.#T3#
Petit tries to clinch up.
Petit misses with a jab, cross combination.
Petit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bouddi counters with a three punch combo that has Petit backing up. Petit nods at Bouddi to acknowledge the strikes.
Koa Bouddi is winning the standup battle so far.
Petit throws a front kick aimed at Bouddi's knee but Bouddi avoids it well.
Bouddi works Petit's body with a nice hook.
Bouddi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Petit connects with a leg kick.
Petit motions for Bouddi to come forward. Petit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bouddi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Petit blocks a head kick by Bouddi.
Bouddi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Petit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bouddi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bouddi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bouddi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bouddi slips a straight right by Petit.#CL2#
Petit rushes Bouddi and presses him up against the cage.
Petit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bouddi's efforts to push away.
Bouddi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bouddi is trying to maintain a safe position but Petit gets an underhook and turns Bouddi into the cage.
Bouddi can't break the clinch.
Petit lands an uppercut.
Bouddi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bouddi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Petit up against the cage.
Petit unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Luc Petit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jean Luc Petit's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Petit is looking to clinch.
Petit tries to clinch up.
Bouddi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Petit throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Bouddi to counter with a crisp jab.
Petit lands a leg kick that knocks Bouddi off balance momentarily.
Petit throws a poor cross that misses
and Bouddi counters with a head kick.
Bouddi tries to bum rush Petit with a series of wild strikes but Petit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Petit throws a hook but Bouddi avoids it easily.
Bouddi slips a jab from Petit.
Bouddi is looking for a counter combo.
Bouddi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petit connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Petit takes the fight into the clinch.
Bouddi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Bouddi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Our sources have told us that Bouddi has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Petit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bouddi looking to slow down the pace here.
Petit tries to throw a body punch but Bouddi avoids it by throwing Petit back against the cage.
Bouddi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short left from Petit.
Bouddi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Petit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bouddi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Petit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bouddi is defending well for now.
Bouddi lands an elbow inside.
Petit throws a punch but it's blocked by Bouddi.
Bouddi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Petit tries to work over Bouddi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bouddi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Petit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bouddi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petit landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Petit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Petit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Petit tries to work over Bouddi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petit lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bouddi is stalling here.
Petit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouddi.
Petit takes an elbow to the temple.
Petit working Bouddi over with knees to the body.#T3#
Petit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bouddi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jean Luc Petit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Petit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bouddi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bouddi is trying to stall.
Petit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Petit as Bouddi tries to tie him up.
Petit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Petit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petit scores with a shoulder strike.
Petit misses with a punch on the inside.
Petit struggles to land a body shot inside as Bouddi controls his hands.
Bouddi just leaning against Petit, taking a breather.
Petit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petit unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bouddi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Petit.
Bouddi stalling.
Bouddi blocks an uppercut.
Petit scores with a hook to the body.
Petit blocks the elbow strike.
A short left from Petit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Bouddi manages to break the clinch.
Petit lands a nice shot that snaps Bouddi's head back.
#CL2#
Petit has Bouddi up against the cage in a clinch.
Petit landing knees to the body.
Bouddi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouddi.
Bouddi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Petit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bouddi avoids it.
Bouddi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Petit's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Luc Petit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Petit 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Luc Petit!
Jean Luc Petit tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
SMASH: Prescott vs Thai 2
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Makhno tries to clinch but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Makhno has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Makhno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Makhno misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Makhno.
Makhno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brandstatter blocking some punches.
Makhno blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Brandstatter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Makhno is looking to clinch.
Brandstatter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brandstatter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter throws a looping overhand right but Makhno ducks down to avoid it.
Makhno throws a lazy head kick
and Brandstatter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Brandstatter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Makhno momentarily.
#CL2#
Makhno gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Makhno on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Makhno misses with a body punch.
Makhno has a couple of punches blocked by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter prevents a body shot from Makhno.
Brandstatter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Makhno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Brandstatter breaks from the clinch.
Brandstatter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Makhno wants to clinch
and Brandstatter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Makhno throws a series of punches but Brandstatter moves out of range. #T2#
Brandstatter throws a right hand that Makhno ducks under and follows up with a left that Makhno also avoids with ease.
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!
Makhno moves out of range of the body kick from Brandstatter.
#CL#
Brandstatter closes the distance and clinches.
Makhno tries a body shot but Brandstatter blocks it.
Makhno has a couple of punches blocked by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Makhno gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Makhno misses with the head strike.
Brandstatter lands a hook that snaps the head of Makhno backwards.
Makhno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Makhno scores with a nice short uppercut.
Makhno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brandstatter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3##BC#
Brandstatter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Makhno can't find room to land a body shot as Brandstatter controls the action.
Brandstatter blocks a body shot from Makhno.
Makhno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brandstatter blocks an uppercut.
Makhno has a couple of punches blocked by Brandstatter.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makhno.
Makhno misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Makhno.
Brandstatter leaning against his opponent.
Makhno throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
Makhno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandstatter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Makhno avoids it.#T4#
Makhno lands a right hand.
Makhno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brandstatter is trying to force a seperation but Makhno has the dominant position.
Makhno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makhno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards.
Makhno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makhno scores with a shoulder strike.
Brandstatter struggles to land a body shot inside as Makhno controls his hands.
Makhno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makhno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brandstatter slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makhno.
Brandstatter is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandstatter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nestor Makhno dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Brandstatter tries to keep at a distance but Makhno has taken the fight into the clinch.
Makhno tries to throw a body punch but Brandstatter avoids it by throwing Makhno back against the cage.
Makhno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brandstatter's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nestor Makhno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makhno.
Brandstatter blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Brandstatter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhno can't find room to land a body shot as Brandstatter controls the action.
Brandstatter pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Brandstatter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Brandstatter tries to land a leg kick but Makhno saw it coming and moves away.
#CL2#
Makhno fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brandstatter, pushing him back against the cage.
Brandstatter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makhno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makhno has a couple of punches blocked by Brandstatter.
Makhno lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Brandstatter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makhno tries to clinch up
and Brandstatter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Makhno moves into the clinch.
Makhno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards. #BC#
Brandstatter breaks the clinch.
Makhno throws a looping overhand right but Brandstatter ducks down to avoid it.
Brandstatter throws a counter high kick but Makhno was just alert enough to avoid it.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makhno thows a leg kick but Brandstatter checks it
and Brandstatter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Makhno instigates a clinch.
Makhno throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandstatter.
Makhno tries to work over Brandstatter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makhno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandstatter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brandstatter is trying to break the clinch but Makhno has him pressed against the cage.
Makhno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brandstatter's elbow. #BC#
Brandstatter manages to break the clinch.
Makhno wants to clinch up but Brandstatter keeps it at a distance.
As Makhno looks to move away, Brandstatter throws a big counter combo but Makhno just gets out of the way.
Makhno tries to clinch up
and Brandstatter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Makhno thinking. #T3#
Brandstatter's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brandstatter duly obliges.
Brandstatter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is winning the standup battle so far.
Brandstatter scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#ROC#Makhno is rocked!
Makhno backs away from a small jab... but Brandstatter lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Makhno crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Brandstatter with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Wolfgang Brandstatter!
Wolfgang Brandstatter spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
CCC 7 : Nogueira vs Zaire
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Sitsongrit slips a jab and a cross from Pierre.
Pierre lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Pierre feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pierre throws a big right hand that misses.
Pierre throwing strikes from guard but Sitsongrit blocks nicely.
Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pierre working some strikes from top position.
Pierre throws a strike but Sitsongrit rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
I've been told that Sitsongrit has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Sitsongrit looking to sit in guard and control but Pierre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Pierre has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pierre throws a big elbow that misses.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep but no luck.
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!
Pierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pierre throws a big elbow that misses.
Sitsongrit has control of Pierre's left arm, preventing Pierre from doing any damage. #T1#
Pierre is working Sitsongrit over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sitsongrit controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit looking for a sweep. Not yet Sitsongrit, not yet. #SUB2#
Pierre stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Sitsongrit throws up his legs and catches Pierre in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Pierre tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Sitsongrit! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Showtime Sitsongrit!
Showtime Sitsongrit tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CCC 7 : Nogueira vs Zaire
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Tarlah fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shima avoids it really well and circles away.
Shima takes a swing at Tarlah's ribcage but misses.
Shima ducks under a wild hook from Tarlah.
Tarlah on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tarlah throws a right hand that misses
and Shima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tarlah is defended easily by Shima.
As Tarlah looks to move away, Shima throws a big counter combo but Tarlah just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah misses with a straight left.
Shima was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Shima throws an overhand right that lands on Tarlah's shoulder, as Tarlah tries to avoid the shot.
Shima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Shima.
Tarlah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tarlah is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shima sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shima swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balink Tarlah.
Shima misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Tarlah counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tarlah with the ground and pound but Shima uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tarlah is looking to work some ground and pound but Shima has wrist control.
Tarlah throwing strikes from guard but Shima blocks nicely. #T2#
Tarlah slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tarlah lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shima is looking to stand up but Tarlah isn't so interested in that idea.
Tarlah throws a big right hand that misses.
Shima has his hands on Tarlah's head, controlling the position.
Shima keeping full guard, as Tarlah tries to pass. #T3##ES#
Shima pushes Tarlah off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Shima stuffs the takedown attempt from Tarlah. Tarlah gets slowly back to his feet.
Tarlah has a takedown stuffed.
Shima tries to bum rush Tarlah with a series of wild strikes but Tarlah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tarlah dives in for a single leg takedown but Shima sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tarlah.
Tarlah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Shima cracks a nice hook into Tarlah's ribs.
Tarlah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tarlah wants to clinch.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shima scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarlah misses with a left hand
and Shima counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shima throws a hook but Tarlah blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Shima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Tarlah coming out on top.
Tarlah shoots and misses
and Shima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shima looks to land a left hand but Tarlah moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Tarlah misses its intended target.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Shima does no damage.
Tarlah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima jabs Tarlah right on the nose. Tarlah blinks but takes it well.
Shima lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tetsuo Shima is winning the standup battle so far.
Shima takes a swing at Tarlah's ribcage but misses.
Shima throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Tarlah misses with an uppercut.
Shima swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tarlah shoots in for a takedown but Shima shows good takedown defense.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tarlah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tarlah manages to avoid it.
Tarlah lands with a hook. Shima tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tarlah avoids the body shot from Shima.
Tarlah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab from Shima.
Tarlah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Tarlah throws a big shot that misses.
Shima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Tarlah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shima throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tarlah throws out a counter right but Shima avoids it with no problem.
Tarlah with a poor takedown
and Shima counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balink Tarlah.
Shima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tarlah throws the left hand but Shima avoids the punch easily.
Shima with a jab.
Tarlah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shima.
Tarlah tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shima throws a nice looking combination but Tarlah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Tarlah gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Shima working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Tarlah turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tarlah manages to end up in side control.
Tarlah working away.
Tarlah looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Shima is avoiding damage well.
Shima holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Shima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Tarlah.
Tarlah throws a strike aimed at the side of Shima's head but Shima avoids it well.
Tarlah wants to control but Shima is keeping him busy.
Shima dodges the ground and pound from Tarlah.#T4#
Tarlah misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tarlah lands an elbow.
Tarlah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shima keeps working.
Tarlah is putting a hurting on Shima here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tarlah scores with a couple of short elbows.
Shima wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Shima sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shima is trying to stand up here but Tarlah is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuo Shima dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Tarlah avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shima just misses with a punch to the body.
Tarlah shoots in but no luck this time.
Shima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarlah can do to turn this around?
Tarlah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Shima does no damage.
Tarlah misses with a takedown attempt
and Shima counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tarlah under the eye.
Shima ducks under a wild hook from Tarlah.
Shima misses with a hook.
Tarlah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Tarlah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shima was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shima scores with a jab to the body.
Shima lands with a nice body punch.
Shima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shima blocks a jab.
Shima takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shima lands a jab to Tarlah's midsection.#CL#
Shima has Tarlah up against the cage in a clinch.
Shima slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Tarlah changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shima fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balink Tarlah.
Tarlah misses with a straight left.
Tarlah moves out of range of the strikes.
Tarlah looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shima swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shima moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shima clobbers Tarlah with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Tarlah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shima.
Tarlah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tarlah throws the left hand but Shima avoids the punch easily.
Shima works over Tarlah's head and body with a nice combination.
Tarlah shoots in for a takedown but Shima shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tarlah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shima.
Shima is looking to counter punch.
Tarlah shoots in looking for a takedown but Shima manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tarlah's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shima throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shima stuffs the takedown attempt from Tarlah. Tarlah gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Shima jabs at Tarlah's body.
Tarlah lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shima scores with a body shot.
Tarlah darts in trying to clinch
and Shima counters with a three punch combo that has Tarlah backing up. Tarlah nods at Shima to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#Tarlah is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Balink Tarlah has been cut.
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!
Shima stuffs the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Shima tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tarlah cracks Shima with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuo Shima clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Balink Tarlah's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Shima comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A combination from Shima does no damage.
Shima fails to land with a series of punches.
Tarlah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shima lands the left hand.
Tarlah dives in for a single leg takedown but Shima sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shima appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sloppy strikes from Shima. Those never looked like landing.
A left lands for Shima.
Tarlah is still on wobbly legs! Can Shima finish him?
Shima misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shima wobbles Tarlah with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Shima dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Tarlah to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tetsuo Shima!
Tetsuo Shima is the new welterweight champion!
As Tetsuo Shima got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thanks for the chance to become champion, it feels great ,looking forward to my first defense.'. |
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Event:
CCC 6 : Soares vs Kovacs
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Kovacs misses the shot to the body.
Soares throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kovacs counters with a nice body shot.
Soares punishes Kovacs's body with a nice straight punch.
Kovacs has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Andor Kovacs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovacs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kovacs tries a head kick but it misses.
Soares fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kovacs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Soares slips under a jab.
Kovacs swings widly with a right hand
and Soares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Soares on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares swinging wildly here.
Kovacs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kovacs throws a lazy uppercut
and Soares counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kovacs throws a sloppy head kick
and Soares counters with a three punch combo that has Kovacs backing up. Kovacs nods at Soares to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovacs misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Jab, jab by Kovacs - just one landing. #TD#
Soares dives in and scores a takedown into Kovacs's guard.
Soares won't allow Kovacs to sweep him here.
Soares trying to control the position from guard on top but Kovacs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kovacs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Soares not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Kovacs has his foot on Soares's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soares works his way back into a safe position though.
Kovacs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soares. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Soares slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kovacs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Soares trying to control the position from guard on top but Kovacs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Soares fakes the leg kick and cracks Kovacs in the body.
Kovacs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Soares throws out a powerful jab.
Kovacs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soares jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Soares will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kovacs misses with a body punch
and Soares counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Kovacs throws a hook but Soares blocks it.
Soares shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kovacs but Kovacs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Soares lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Soares slips a straight right by Kovacs.
Soares checks a leg kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Kovacs.
Soares circles away from the clinch attempt.
Soares feinted with a counter takedown.
Kovacs misses with a looping right.
Kovacs darts in trying to clinch
and Soares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Kovacs catches Soares with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kovacs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soares counters with a nice uppercut.
Soares swings for the body but Kovacs moves out of range.
Soares shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kovacs dips to his left and cracks Soares with an uppercut!
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!
Kovacs is looking to clinch.
Soares circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kovacs misses with a hook to the body
enabling Soares to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovacs 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.
Kovacs wants to clinch up but Soares keeps it at a distance.
Kovacs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Soares misses with a left hand
and Kovacs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbervan Soares dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kovacs, as that shot connected.
Soares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kovacs can do to turn this around?
Kovacs misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Soares. Those never looked like landing.
Soares tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kovacs swivels and escapes.#KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Soares sends Kovacs down but not out. Soares dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC#Kovacs is rocked!
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!
Soares lands a strong strike to the head of Kovacs. That's dazed him! Soares looking to finish here. Kovacs is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Soares lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gilbervan Soares!
Gilbervan Soares is the new middleweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Gilbervan Soares said 'Lets go martinez, you big ole pussy. I fight a elite guy to be champion while you crushes cans.'.
Andor Kovacs spoke after the fight, saying 'Tnough lost , i want bum phillps next'. |
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Event:
CCC 6 : Soares vs Kovacs
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Badmus. Those never looked like landing.
Badmus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anderson pinned against the cage. Anderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anderson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Badmus sprawls and moves away.
Badmus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Badmus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Badmus shoots in and drives through. Anderson sprawls well.
Anderson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Badmus sprawls and moves away.
Badmus tries to clinch #TD#
and Anderson counters with a takedown into side control.
Anderson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Anderson trying to control the action but Badmus is working from the bottom. #T1#
Badmus struggling a bit here.
Anderson is staying tight to Badmus's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Badmus is not content to let Anderson control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A control attempt from Badmus but he's now mounted!#SUB#
Anderson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Badmus manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Badmus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Anderson tries for a kimura but Badmus is defending well.
Badmus wants to control but Anderson postures up.
Anderson is staying tight to Badmus's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Badmus can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
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.
Badmus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Badmus misses with a wild combination.
#TD#
Anderson feints and as Badmus raises his hands in defense, Anderson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Anderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Anderson trying to control but Badmus is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Badmus pulls Anderson in to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson 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#
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Badmus on that attempt.
Sparky Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Badmus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anderson tries to move into range but Badmus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Anderson throws a combination that misses
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Badmus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Badmus lands a lovely overhand right.
Ola Badmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Badmus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badmus moves out of range of the strikes.
Badmus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Badmus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Badmus is looking to clinch.
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
#T1##CL#
Anderson clinches. #TD2#
Badmus pulls guard.
Anderson trying to control but Badmus is working from the bottom.
Anderson is really struggling to control Badmus but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Badmus is keeping the position.#T2#
Badmus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Badmus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Badmus feints a jab promting Anderson to slip. Badmus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Anderson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Anderson has his takedown stuffed
and Badmus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Badmus scores with a three punch combo!
Badmus tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Badmus lands with a cross.
Badmus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ola Badmus.
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anderson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Badmus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Badmus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anderson to score with a decent uppercut.#T4##TD#
Badmus gets caught flat footed, as Anderson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Badmus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Badmus is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Badmus is pulling down on Anderson's head. It's preventing any offense from Anderson, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ola Badmus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Badmus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Badmus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Badmus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Badmus ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anderson dips to his left and cracks Badmus with an uppercut!#TD#
Anderson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Badmus can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Anderson in side control, throwing shots but Badmus defends.
Badmus is trying to control Anderson's posture but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson trying to control the action but Badmus is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ola Badmus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Badmus dives in and grabs Anderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes down on Badmus's head and hops out.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Badmus fails to land the takedown.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ola Badmus.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Badmus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Badmus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Badmus. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Anderson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Badmus on his heels. He'll look to pass Badmus's guard now, I'm sure.
Badmus keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson controlling from the top position.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Badmus can do to turn this around?#T3#
Anderson trying to control but Badmus is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Badmus has his hands on Anderson's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Badmus misses with a double jab
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Badmus wants to clinch
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Badmus counters with a straight right hand.
Badmus throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Badmus throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Badmus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Badmus fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparky Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anderson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1042 Karim v Super
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Moxley throws a series of punches but Niaz avoids them all with ease.
Moxley thows a leg kick but Niaz checks it #TD2#
and Niaz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Moxley won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moxley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Moxley is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Niaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Moxley trying to hold on to Niaz's head to control him but Niaz postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niaz is taking a breather. Moxley 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley is not content to let Niaz control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Niaz is looking for a kimura here.
Moxley looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Niaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moxley has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Moxley is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Niaz gets a takedown into half guard.
Niaz wants to pass the guard but Moxley is defending well.
Moxley is refusing to be controlled, as Niaz sits in half guard.
Moxley won't allow Niaz to pass to mount. #T3##SUB2#
Niaz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moxley sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Niaz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moxley defends it well.
Niaz trying to control the action but Moxley is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Niaz is working for a kimura here but Moxley manages to reverse the position and he's now in Niaz's guard.
Moxley wants to stand and escape but instead Niaz has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Moxley controls Niaz momentarily but Niaz frees himself.
Niaz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Moxley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Niaz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Moxley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Niaz has Moxley in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Niaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moxley defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dick Niaz will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Niaz takes the fight into the clinch.
Niaz stalling in the clinch.
Niaz tries to pull guard but Moxley won't allow it.
Niaz tries to pull guard but Moxley holds him up against the cage and eventually Niaz drops back down to his feet.
Niaz tries to pull guard but Moxley won't allow it.
Georges Moxley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Niaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Moxley is keeping busy.
Moxley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Niaz has clasped his hands together around Moxley's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T1#
Moxley is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Niaz is controlling him well.
Moxley manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Moxley is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Niaz is working for a kimura but Moxley is defending it quite comfortably.
Moxley keeping hold of Niaz's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Niaz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moxley is trying to get back to full guard.
Niaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moxley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Niaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moxley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Niaz wants to pass the guard but Moxley is defending well. #T3#
Niaz stops Moxley from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moxley.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moxley, as that shot connected.
#CL2#
Niaz clinches up with Moxley and pushes him back against the cage.
Moxley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Niaz has him pressed against the cage.
Niaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moxley walks away with a smile on his face. Niaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Niaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moxley defends it nicely.
Niaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Moxley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Niaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Georges Moxley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moxley misses with a wild combination.
And Niaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Moxley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Niaz tries to clinch there but Moxley circles away.
A quick step to the side and Moxley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moxley just misses with a punch to the body.
Moxley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#It looks like Dick Niaz has been cut.
Moxley connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
Niaz tries to clinch up but Moxley circles away and keeps his distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moxley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Niaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Moxley to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Moxley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dick Niaz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Niaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Moxley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Moxley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Niaz backs up against the cage.
Moxley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Niaz can do to turn this around?
Moxley just misses with a punch to the body.
Niaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Georges Moxley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moxley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Niaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moxley throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Moxley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moxley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Moxley looks to land a right hand but Niaz moved out of range.
Moxley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Niaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Moxley slaps away a takedown attempt from Niaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Niaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Moxley throws a body shot but no joy.
Niaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moxley.
#TD2#
Moxley gets caught flat footed, as Niaz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T2#
Moxley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Niaz is one step ahead there.
Moxley keeping full guard, as Niaz tries to pass.
Niaz preventing the sweep.
Niaz looking to sit in guard and control but Moxley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Moxley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Niaz's guard.#T3#
Niaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Niaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moxley manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Moxley working a defensive guard here.
Moxley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Niaz is one step ahead there. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moxley trying to keep a closed guard but Niaz is proving a slippery customer.
Niaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moxley is keeping the position for now.
Moxley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moxley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georges Moxley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Moxley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges Moxley!
After the fight, Georges Moxley was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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