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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Bots de Garra 141
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Kazuo Takashi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 69 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Takashi gets tackled into the ropes by Archer. Archer maintains the clinch.
Archer wants a takedown.
Takashi looking for a takedown.
Archer looking for a takedown. #TD#
Takashi gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takashi (2) vs (0) Archer
Takashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
Takashi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Takashi (5) vs (0) Archer
Takashi content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi looking to control but Archer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Takashi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Archer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Archer is just holding on here. Takashi manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Takashi (8) vs (0) Archer
Takashi is not going to allow Archer to sit and survive in this position.
Takashi keeps control of the position as Archer tries to break free.
#T2#
Takashi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Takashi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Takashi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Archer doesn't escape. #SUB#
Takashi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Archer tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Takashi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Archer wants to escape the position.
Archer looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Will Takashi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T4#
Archer tries to escape the position.
Takashi biding his time, controlling Archer.
Archer wants to escape the position.
#T5#
Takashi wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Takashi is controlling the position but Archer somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Archer is staying active underneath Takashi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
Archer is looking for a sweep. Takashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Archer wants to control but Takashi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Takashi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Archer is doing well to control the position and prevent Takashi from advancing to side control.
Takashi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Takashi trying to mount his opponent but Archer defends it.
Archer trying to control but Takashi postures up.
#T7#
Takashi stalling away here and it's allowed Archer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Takashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Archer is trying to control the position but Takashi postures up.
Archer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Takashi controls the pace.#T8#
Takashi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Archer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takashi (8) vs (2) Archer
Takashi is trying to keep Archer in close.
Takashi has his hands on Archer's head, controlling the position. #T9#
Takashi controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Takashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takashi wants to hit a sweep here but Archer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Takashi there! Score +3 for passing guard: Takashi (8) vs (5) Archer
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Archer is stalling here but it's allowed Takashi to get half guard.
#T10#
Archer trying to pass the guard but Takashi defending well.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Archer prevents Takashi from improving his position.
Takashi is trying to maintain the position but Archer is very close to passing his half guard.
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Archer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T11#
Takashi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Archer won't allow Takashi to sweep him here.
Archer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Takashi trying to control the position here.
Archer won't allow Takashi to sweep him here. #T12#
Archer is fighting to break Takashi's control of his arms but Takashi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Takashi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Archer controls the pace.
It looks like Archer might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T13#
Takashi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Archer is fighting to break Takashi's control of his arms but Takashi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Archer wants to control from the top but Takashi keeps moving.
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Takashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer won't allow Takashi to sweep him here.
Takashi keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Takashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Takashi takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
A very excited looking Kazuo Takashi 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:
Bots de Garra 132
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kazuo Takashi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 8 losses; Wanderlei Rua!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Takashi fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Rua closes the distance and pushes Takashi back into the ropes.
Takashi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rua is defending well.
Rua wants to take the fight to the mat but Takashi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
I was talking to Takashi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rua tries to score a body lock takedown but Takashi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rua is looking for a takedown.
Kazuo Takashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Rua.
Rua wants to take the fight to the mat but Takashi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Takashi tightens his grip and picks Rua up, before dumping him to the ground. Rua manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takashi (2) vs (0) Rua
Rua not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Takashi advances to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Takashi is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Takashi wants to pass to mount but Rua is defending the position.
Takashi is trying to control the action in half guard but Rua is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Takashi content to control rather than advance.
Takashi is trying to control. Rua wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Rua has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takashi is working away from the top position though.
Rua is looking for a sweep. Takashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rua has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takashi is working away from the top position though.
Rua wants to improve his position but Takashi is controlling well.
Rua is staying active underneath Takashi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Rua is positioning himself well to prevent Takashi advancing to mount.
Takashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rua trying to get back to full guard but Takashi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Takashi (5) vs (0) Rua
Rua has given up his back. Will we see Takashi going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Takashi (8) vs (0) Rua#T4#
Rua rolls, trying to escape but Takashi keeps control of the position.
Rua looking very determined here, making life difficult for Takashi.
Takashi gets his hands free as Rua looks to control.
Takashi controls the position.
Rua is trying to break free.
#T5#
Takashi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Rua is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Takashi off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
I really don't envy Rua right now.
Rua is still trying to improve position.
I would not like to be Rua right now.
Rua tries to escape but Takashi has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T6#
Rua keeps trying to improve his position.
Takashi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Takashi tries to keep control of the position but Rua is staying busy.
You can see the frustration on Rua's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T7#
Rua is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Takashi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rua has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rua trying to control the action but Takashi just sinks the hooks in.
Will Takashi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T8#
Rua wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Takashi sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Rua taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 130
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kazuo Takashi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 48 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Fiachna moves into range and clinches up with Takashi.#TD2#
Fiachna pulls guard.
Takashi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Takashi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Fiachna working for a triangle but Takashi defends it easily.
Fiachna is trying to control the position but Takashi postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is keeping the position.
Fiachna working a defensive guard but Takashi passes into half guard.
#T1#
Fiachna is trying to get back to full guard.
Takashi is thwarting Fiachna's attempts to control the position.
Takashi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fiachna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takashi is working away from the top position though.
Takashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Takashi trying to pass the guard but Fiachna defending well.
Fiachna works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fiachna wants to control the position but Takashi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Takashi has control of the leg.
Fiachna trying to control but Takashi postures up.
#T3#
Takashi trying to pass the guard but Fiachna defending well.
Fiachna wants to control the action here but instead Takashi manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Takashi (3) vs (0) Fiachna
Takashi avoids the attempt from Fiachna to control.
Takashi trying to control but Fiachna is having none of it.
Fiachna sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
Takashi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Takashi keeps him under control.
Fiachna trying to control here.
Fiachna is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Fiachna wants to control but Takashi is keeping busy.
Takashi is keen to just control but Fiachna is a slippery customer.
Fiachna is looking to control Takashi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiachna avoid being mounted?
Takashi wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is defending well. #T6#
Fiachna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takashi controlling the action here.#T7#
Fiachna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takashi is working away from the top position though.
Fiachna slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fiachna trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Fiachna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takashi defends it easily.#SUB2#
Fiachna escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Takashi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T8##SUB2#
Fiachna has an active guard here but Takashi has managed to pass into half guard.
Takashi passes into side control, despite Fiachna's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Takashi (6) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Takashi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T9#
Fiachna trying to control from the bottom.
Takashi not doing much here.
Fiachna is trying to control but Takashi manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Takashi (9) vs (0) Fiachna
Takashi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fiachna is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Takashi wants to control the pace but Fiachna is squirming around nicely.
Takashi controlling the pace for now.
Takashi tries to control but Fiachna wriggling away.
Fiachna sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Takashi is thwarting Fiachna's attempts to control the position.
Fiachna is not content to let Takashi control the position.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Takashi keeps him under control.
Takashi is keen to just control but Fiachna is a slippery customer.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Takashi keeps him under control.#T12#
Takashi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fiachna trying to control here.
#T13#
Fiachna is controlling Takashi's trapped leg to prevent Takashi from advancing to side control.
Fiachna wants to control but Takashi is keeping busy.
Takashi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fiachna is trying to control but can't.
Takashi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fiachna does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T14#
Fiachna slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Takashi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Takashi trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiachna working a defensive guard but Takashi manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Takashi (12) vs (0) Fiachna
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takashi working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takashi takes the fight on points by 12 to 0.
A relieved looking Kazuo Takashi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Maluga misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD2#
and Luciano counters with a crisp right hand that drops Maluga! Luciano lets Maluga back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Damon Maluga has been cut.
Maluga moves out of range as Luciano strikes.
Luciano misses with an uppercut.
Maluga slips a straight right by Luciano.
A punch lands to the side of Luciano 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#It looks like Tony Luciano has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Luciano misses.
Maluga seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A swing and a miss from Luciano.
Maluga throws a big counter combination but Luciano scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Maluga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Maluga.#T1#
Luciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maluga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maluga is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Maluga knocks Luciano out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Damon Maluga!
Our winner, Damon Maluga, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 128
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 23 losses; Ikemba Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kazuo Takashi!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Okoye forces Takashi back against the ropes and clinches.#TD#
Okoye has hold of one of Takashi's legs. Takashi is fighting the takedown attempt but Okoye gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Okoye (2) vs (0) Takashi
Takashi trying to keep a closed guard but Okoye is proving a slippery customer.
Okoye is fighting to break Takashi's control of his arms but Takashi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Okoye will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Okoye won't allow Takashi to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoye wants to control from the top but Takashi keeps moving.
Okoye not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Okoye stopping the sweep attempt from Takashi.
Okoye trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Okoye is working hard here to advance position.
Okoye trying to control the position from guard on top but Takashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okoye pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takashi is keeping the position for now.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Takashi has his hands on Okoye's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Takashi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Takashi wants to hit a sweep here but Okoye passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Takashi there! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (5) vs (0) Takashi
Takashi is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Takashi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Okoye looking to control but Takashi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Takashi is controlling an arm, preventing Okoye from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Okoye can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takashi is looking to escape. #T4#
Takashi tries to hold on but Okoye postures up.
Takashi tries to reverse the position but Okoye maintains control.
Okoye sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Okoye looking to control but Takashi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Takashi tries to lock up and control but Okoye gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Takashi is looking to improve his position but Okoye isn't that keen on the idea.
Okoye looking to control and managing it successfully.
Takashi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Okoye can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takashi is looking to escape.
Okoye is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Takashi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T7#
Takashi tries to lock up and control but Okoye gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Okoye trying to control but Takashi is having none of it. #T8#
Takashi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Okoye trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Okoye wants to control but Takashi has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Takashi is trying to control but Okoye manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (8) vs (0) Takashi#T9#
Takashi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Okoye content just to control the position here.
Takashi has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Okoye's lack of action.
#T10#
Takashi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Okoye keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Takashi is looking to improve his position.
Takashi is still trying to improve position.#T11#
Takashi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Takashi wants to control but Okoye is keeping busy.
Okoye stalling away here and it's allowed Takashi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T12#
Okoye is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Takashi seems keen to control Okoye's posture.
Okoye stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okoye preventing the sweep.
Okoye trying to control but Takashi is working from the bottom. #T13#
Takashi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Takashi working a defensive guard here.
#T14#
Okoye trying to control the position from guard on top but Takashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Takashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Okoye takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
After winning the bout, Ikemba Okoye 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Bonanno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bean wants to clinch up but Bonanno keeps it at a distance.
Bean takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bean takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bonanno connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bean. Bean circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Mr Bean has been cut.
Bonanno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bean on the side of the head.#ROC#Bean is rocked!
Bonanno throws an uppercut from hell that sends Bean clean off his feet! He's out cold! Bonanno stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benji Bonanno!
During a confident post fight interview, Benji Bonanno thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Bonanno looking to score a takedown here. Barkley is defending well but Bonanno drives through and ends up in Barkley's guard.
Barkley wants to get back to his feet but Bonanno passes into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#REVB#
Bonanno prevents Barkley from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Bonanno. #SUB#
Bonanno is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barkley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bonanno. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bonanno lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Bonanno is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barkley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bonanno looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barkley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barkley wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Bonanno is trying to work for a kimura but Barkley is defending well.
Barkley pushes Bonanno off looking to stand but Bonanno dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Bonanno seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barkley wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Bonanno is working for a kimura but Barkley is defending it quite comfortably.
Bonanno is looking to take a break and control but Barkley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bonanno has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barkley wants to get back to his feet.
Bonanno trying to control the pace.
Bonanno lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bonanno stops Barkley from getting back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bonanno lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Bonanno is working for a kimura but Barkley is defending it quite comfortably.
Ground and pound from Bonanno. #T2#
Bonanno is trying to control. Barkley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bonanno working the head and body with strikes.
Barkley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bonanno scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bonanno is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bonanno stops Barkley from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Bonanno is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barkley wants to get back to his feet.
Bonanno slips a nice elbow through Barkley's hands, connecting with Barkley's forehead.
Bonanno drops an elbow to the side of Barkley's head.
Barkley wants to get back to his feet.
Bonanno content to control rather than advance.
Barkley is looking to escape.#T3#
Bonanno working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Bonanno seems to be looking for submissions.
Barkley is not content to let Bonanno control the position.
Barkley looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bonanno working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Barkley is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Bonanno is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barkley sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bonanno is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bonanno seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bonanno scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Bonanno is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Ground and pound from Bonanno.
Barkley is trying to stand back up but Bonanno is controlling him
Bonanno takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bonanno is nestled in close to Barkley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Bonanno 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.
#SUB#
Bonanno is working for a kimura but Barkley is defending it quite comfortably.
Bonanno is nestled in close to Barkley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bonanno takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benji Bonanno dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Bonanno shoots in and gets a takedown into Barkley's guard.
Barkley wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bonanno manages to pass to side control. #SUB#
Bonanno seems to be looking for submissions.
Bonanno is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bonanno wants to control but Barkley is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Bonanno is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barkley is just riding it out for now. Bonanno eventually gives up the hold.
Bonanno trying to control the action but Barkley is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bonanno is looking for a kimura but Barkley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bonanno to get the leverage.
Benji Bonanno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bonanno trying to control from half guard but Barkley is working away.
Barkley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bonanno scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Barkley tries to kick Bonanno off but Bonanno keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bonanno working Barkley over with strikes.
Bonanno lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Bonanno is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bonanno lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bonanno trying to control from half guard but Barkley is working away.
Barkley is trying to stand.
Bonanno controlling the action here.
Bonanno working over Barkley with some ground and pound. Barkley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barkley is trying to stand.
Bonanno stalling.
Ground and pound from Bonanno. #T2#
Barkley wants to get back to his feet.
Barkley is trying to escape back to his feet but Bonanno uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Bonanno is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barkley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bonanno scores with punches from side control.
Bonanno wants to control but Barkley is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Bonanno tries for a kimura but Barkley is defending well.
Barkley bucks up and tries to throw Bonanno off but instead Bonanno has got his back!
Barkley trying to get back to his feet but Bonanno is in full control for now. #T3#
The referee is taking a good look at Barkley as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Bonanno!
Barkley is covering up but some of the strikes from Bonanno are getting through and doing damage.
#SUB#
Barkley defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bonanno's arms.
Barkley is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Barkley won't enjoy being in this position. Bonanno looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Barkley is tapping - it's over boys! Bonanno picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Benji Bonanno!
Benji Bonanno decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C278: Gunnarsson vs Nakagawa
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Granite tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Granite slips under a jab.
Granite 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.
Chukwuma looks to land a right hand but Granite moved out of range.
Chukwuma misses the jab.
Chukwuma misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Granite counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Tinashe Chukwuma has been cut.
Granite connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Chukwuma moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Chukwuma fails to land.
Granite lands with a light punch inside.
Chukwuma blocks a body shot from Granite .
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Granite .
Chukwuma letting Granite take a breather here.
Granite blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Chukwuma stalling the fight.
Chukwuma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chukwuma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chukwuma is looking to control Granite 's arms but Granite gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chukwuma has his back to the cage.
Granite blocking some punches.
Granite working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chukwuma misses with a punch on the inside.
Chukwuma is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Granite trying to land knees to the body.
Granite lands a hook that snaps the head of Chukwuma backwards.
A short left from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma trying to control the position but instead, Granite has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chukwuma into the cage.
Chukwuma lands with a left to the head.
Chukwuma managing to block the knees to the body from Granite .
Granite trying to land knees to the body.
Granite swings wildly with an uppercut but Chukwuma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Granite doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Chukwuma is trying to stall.
Granite tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chukwuma avoids it.
Granite unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Granite working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chukwuma blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granite working Chukwuma over with knees to the body.
Chukwuma is breathing heavily.
Chukwuma tries to land a knee to the head but Granite blocks with his arms.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Granite tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Granite putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chukwuma in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Granite scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chukwuma with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Granite connects with a knee to the head.
Chukwuma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chukwuma blocks a body shot from Granite .
Chukwuma lands with a right to the head.
Granite lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Granite lands with a light punch inside.
Granite lands a good knee to the midsection. Chukwuma won't want to take too many of those.
Granite lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Granite lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Granite .
Granite lands a nice shot to the body.
Granite lands a nice knee to the body.
Chukwuma blocks a body shot from Granite .
Granite digs a right hand into Chukwuma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chukwuma's gas tank.
Granite tries to work over Chukwuma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Granite lands a shot to the body.
Granite lands with a short shot to the head.
Granite stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Granite working Chukwuma over with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Granite .
A shot in the inside from Granite .
Granite working Chukwuma over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granite digs a right hand underneath Chukwuma's ribcage. Chukwuma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chukwuma avoiding damage as Granite throws knees to the body.
Chukwuma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Granite lands a body shot.
Granite lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chukwuma backwards.
Granite lands a knee to the body.
#T4#
Chukwuma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Granite pushes Chukwuma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Granite .
Granite scores with a shoulder strike.
Granite lands with a light punch inside.
Chukwuma managing to block the knees to the body from Granite .
Chukwuma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Granite tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Granite lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Granite scores with a nice hook to the head.
Granite works on Chukwuma's body with a couple of short punches.
Granite lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chukwuma backwards.
Granite stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Granite lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Granite .
Granite lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Granite lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Granite .
A body shot lands from Granite .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Granite dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tinashe Chukwuma's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Granite .
Chukwuma misses with a kick to the body.
Chukwuma moves to clinch but Granite breaks away
and Granite counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chukwuma tries to clinch there but Granite circles away.
Granite replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Chukwuma blocks it well.
Granite throws a right hand that Chukwuma ducks under and follows up with a left that Chukwuma also avoids with ease.
A lazy body kick from Chukwuma #KD2#
and Granite counters with a nice right hand that sends Chukwuma toppling to the canvas! Chukwuma scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Granite finish him?!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chukwuma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Granite manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chukwuma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granite .
Granite misses with a looping right.#T1#
Chukwuma closes the distance looking to clinch
and Granite counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Granite !
A very excited looking Jimmy Granite made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Wilder swinging wildly here.
Wilder on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A lazy body kick from Virinen
and Wilder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wilder lands with a straight right. Virinen didn't see that one coming.
Wilder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Virinen misses the jab.
Virinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Wilder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virinen lands a leg kick that knocks Wilder off balance momentarily.
Wilder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been told by Virinen's head coaches at SYDNEY ELITE GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Virinen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That kick from Virinen tenderised Wilder's leg. Wilder is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Wilder fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Virinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That kick from Virinen tenderised Wilder's leg. Wilder is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lasse Virinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilder throws the left hand but Virinen avoids the punch easily.
Virinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilder counters with a low kick, right behind Virinen 's knee.
Virinen connects with a crisp jab.
Wilder looks for the body kick but Virinen saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Virinen.
Virinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wilder counters with a stiff right hand.
Virinen misses with a left hand
and Virinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Virinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Virinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Wilder counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Virinen throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Wilder to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Virinen misses with a straight right.
Nice body kick there by Virinen.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Virinen.
Wilder raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wilder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wilder looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Virinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Virinen throws a right and a left that Wilder avoids nicely.
Wilder counters with a body kick.
Virinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilder appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Virinen lands a jab-cross combination.
Virinen with a nice calf kick.
Decent striking displayed by Virinen there.
Virinen misses with a low kick. #T3#
Wilder takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Virinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Virinen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Virinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Virinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wilder misses with a hook
and Virinen counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Virinen misses.
It seemed like Wilder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wilder staying out of range there.
Virinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Virinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Virinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Virinen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Virinen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Virinen throws a solid leg kick but Wilder takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Virinen.
Virinen backing away here, and Wilder unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wilder misses with a lunging right hand
and Virinen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Virinen tries a low kick but Wilder avoids it.
It seemed like Wilder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body punch from Wilder.
Nice shot lands for Virinen.
Virinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wilder on the side of the head.
Wilder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Virinen.
Wilder dodges the punch combination from Virinen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Virinen lands a really nice looking cross but Wilder seems unphased.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Virinen dominated that round.
That's time! Virinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Wilder walks into a stiff left hand from Virinen.
Virinen tried to score with a low kick but Wilder checks it.
Wilder slips a jab from Virinen.
Virinen lands a slapping body shot.
Virinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilder makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Virinen really felt that one!
That kick from Virinen tenderised Wilder's leg. Wilder is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Virinen, as that shot connected.
Wilder connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Virinen momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virinen throws a hook but Wilder avoids it easily.
Virinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Wilder counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilder listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Virinen 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!
Virinen throws a body kick that misses
and Wilder counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Virinen out cold! What a finish! Wilder is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucas Wilder!
After winning the bout, Lucas Wilder 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Magee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Maluga to counter with a crisp jab.
Maluga fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magee on the side of the head.
Maluga misses with a double jab.
Magee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Magee has knocked Maluga down with a huge combo! Magee steps away and waves a wobbly Maluga back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Maluga is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Damon Maluga has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maluga bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maluga is still on wobbly legs! Can Magee finish him?
Jab, jab by Maluga - just one landing.
Maluga seems to have recovered his senses.#KD2#
Maluga feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Magee sprawling to the canvas! Magee rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Maluga finish him?!
#ROC2#Magee is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Booger Magee has been cut.
A combination from Magee does no damage.
Oh Magee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maluga throws a pinpoint strike between Magee's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Magee crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Maluga scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damon Maluga!
Our winner, Damon Maluga, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Booger Magee had this to say: 'Ouchie.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Bonanno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Plutarque.
Plutarque takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bonanno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#Plutarque is rocked!
Plutarque fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bonanno closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Plutarque! Bonanno dives in looking to finish! Plutarque is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benji Bonanno!
After winning the bout, Benji Bonanno 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Tae moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diggs. #TD2#
Diggs ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Diggs no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Diggs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tae doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tae manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tae trying to control but Diggs is working from the bottom.
Tae passes Diggs's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Tae wants to work for an arm triangle but Diggs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diggs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tae.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Diggs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Diggs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tae pulls his head out easily.
Tae prevents Diggs from improving his position.
Diggs felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1##SUB#
Diggs is defending against the submission attempts here by Tae.
#SUB#
Tae wants to work for an arm triangle but Diggs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SU#
Tae stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Diggs to get to his feet.
Diggs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tae tries to close the distance and clinch but Diggs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diggs circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Diggs counter with a right hand. #T2#
Diggs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diggs lands an overhand right.
Tae thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tae tries to clinch there but Diggs circles away.
Tae wants to clinch.#CL#
Tae moves into range and clinches up with Diggs.
Diggs tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tae just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tae using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diggs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diggs tries to pull guard but Tae won't allow it.
Our sources have told us that Tae has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Diggs working aggressively here.
Tae scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tae.
Tae throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tae prevents a body shot from Diggs.
Diggs using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tae looking to throw knees to the head but Diggs is blocking nicely.
Diggs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mabahong Tae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Diggs.
Tae tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tae with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD2#
Diggs gets control of Tae's arms and successfully pulls guard. Diggs will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Diggs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tae is looking to advance position but Diggs has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##SUB2#
Diggs is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tae has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tae!
Tae throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tae trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4##SUB2#
Tae got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diggs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tae has managed to get both his arms back between Diggs's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Tae is looking to advance position but Diggs has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##SUB2#
Diggs looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tae wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tae is trying desperately to improve position.
Tae is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tae keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diggs fails to take his opponent's back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matthew Diggs will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tae wants to clinch.
Tae lands a really nice looking cross but Diggs seems unphased.
#CUT#It looks like Matthew Diggs has been cut.
Tae closes the distance but Diggs moves to the side
and Diggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Diggs keeps the fight on the outside.
Diggs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tae moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tae moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mabahong Tae is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tae dodges the punch combination from Diggs.
As Diggs looks to move away, Tae throws a big counter combo but Diggs just gets out of the way.#T1#
Tae misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diggs keeps the fight on the outside.
Diggs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tae misses with a shot to the body
and Diggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tae moves in looking to clinch but Diggs pushes him off.
Tae tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Diggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tae tries to clinch but Diggs is having none of it. #CL#
Tae darts in and clinches Diggs up against the cage.
Tae misses with a knee to the head.
Tae throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diggs blocks it with crossed arms.
Diggs jumps guard but Tae stands there with Diggs around his waist. Diggs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tae with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tae tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Diggs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tae to keep the fight standing.
Diggs misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Tae scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Tae controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tae throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diggs blocks it with crossed arms.
Diggs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mabahong Tae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Diggs.
Diggs jumps guard but Tae turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tae trying to control the position but instead, Diggs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tae into the cage.
Diggs tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tae smiles and moves away.
Tae misses with a body shot
and Diggs counters with a left to the body.
Diggs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tae looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good exchange - Diggs coming out on top.
Tae tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diggs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Tae closes the distance and pushes Diggs back into the cage.
Diggs jumps guard but Tae turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tae landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T3#
Tae lands with a light punch inside.
Tae with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diggs.
Tae lands a hook that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
Tae tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Diggs tries to throw a body punch but Tae avoids it by throwing Diggs back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tae fails to land. #TD2#
Diggs has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tae uses from the top position.
Tae not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Diggs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tae trying to control but Diggs is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Diggs has his foot on Tae's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tae works his way back into a safe position though.
Tae passes Diggs's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Tae is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Diggs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diggs wants to improve his position but Tae is controlling well.
Diggs is staying active underneath Tae, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diggs tries to roll over but Tae keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mabahong Tae will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matthew Diggs's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tae throws a right hand that misses
and Diggs counters with a two punch combo.
Tae fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matthew Diggs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tae misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Tae has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tae misses with a knee strike.
Diggs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tae backwards.
Tae lands a hook that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
Diggs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tae backwards. #TD2#
Diggs manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tae trying to control but Diggs is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tae looking to pass the guard.
Diggs being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SUB2#
Diggs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Diggs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diggs keeping moving, preventing Tae from controlling successfully.
Tae postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tae controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diggs keeping moving, preventing Tae from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tae advances to half guard.
Diggs trying to control but Tae postures up.
Diggs is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Tae is staying active.
Tae is looking to take a break and control but Diggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diggs actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Tae is looking for a kimura but Diggs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tae to get the leverage. #T3#
Tae misses with a head shot. Diggs uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tae working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tae working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diggs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diggs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tae closes the distance but Diggs moves to the side
and Diggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Tae moves into the clinch.
Diggs fails to pull guard.
Tae tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diggs tries to pull guard but Tae forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
Tae lands a knee to the head.
Diggs tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tae smiles and moves away.
Mabahong Tae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Diggs.
Tae tries to clinch up but Diggs circles away and keeps his distance.
Diggs circles away from the clinch attempt
and Diggs counters with a straight right hand.
Tae looks to clinch
and Diggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Tae gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tae connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diggs's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Diggs jumps guard and drags Tae to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Diggs keeping full guard, as Tae tries to pass.
Matthew Diggs has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Diggs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tae doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tae manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matthew Diggs.
I think Diggs 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Diggs!
After winning the bout, Matthew Diggs 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Carmen tries to clinch but Wilder is having none of it.
Wilder thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wilder lands an overhand right.
Wilder buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2#
Carmen instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Wilder.
Wilder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wilder lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#ROC#Carmen is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Balthazar Carmen has been cut.
Wilder landing knees to the body.
Carmen is still on wobbly legs! Can Wilder finish him?
Carmen has a couple of punches blocked by Wilder.
Carmen seems to have recovered his senses.
Wilder softening up his opponent with strikes, 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!
Carmen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carmen backwards.
Wilder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carmen misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Wilder - that landed with a thud.
Carmen looks winded!
Wilder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wilder lands a big knee to the head and Carmen goes down! Wilder pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Wilder!
A relieved looking Lucas Wilder thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Maluga blocks a head kick by Blueboy.
It looked like Maluga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blueboy tries for a takedown but Maluga circles away easily
and Maluga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #KD#
Maluga cracks Blueboy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Blueboy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Maluga finish him?
#CUT#It looks like Damian Blueboy has been cut.
Crack! A monster head kick from Maluga and Blueboy falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Maluga!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Damon Maluga!
During a confident post fight interview, Damon Maluga thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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C264: Titus vs Martin
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Titus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Martin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Titus if he has to take too many more of those.
Martin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Titus misses with a shot to the body
and Martin counters with an inside leg kick. #TD#
Titus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Martin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Titus looking to control but instead Martin has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Martin won't allow Titus to pass to mount.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Titus connects with a nice short shot to Martin's temple.
Titus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Titus is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Martin reverses the position - he's now on top in Titus's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Titus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martin's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Titus tries to free his leg and advance position but Martin is retaining full guard.
Martin pulls Titus in close to prevent any damage.
Titus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Titus trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing that Titus has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Titus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Titus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Titus is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Titus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Martin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Titus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Titus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Martin misses the jab.
Titus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Martin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Martin has closed the distance and engaged Titus in a clinch.
Martin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Titus fails to land.
Titus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Titus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Martin lands a shoulder strike.
Martin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Titus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Titus lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Titus as the two fighters clinch.
Martin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martin lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin trying to stall but Titus improves his position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Titus cracks Martin with a nice body shot.
Titus misses with some punches.
Martin trying to stall but Titus improves his position.
Titus can't find room to land a body shot as Martin controls the action.
Martin lands with a right to the head.
Titus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Martin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martin is trying to stall.
Martin tries to work over Titus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Titus's elbow.
Titus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Titus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Titus trying to stall but Martin improves his position.
Martin can't find room to land a body shot as Titus controls the action.
#BC2#
Martin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Martin enables Titus to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Martin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Titus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Titus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Titus misses with a combination
and Martin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Martin throws a right and a left that Titus avoids nicely.
Martin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Titus lands a two punch combo.
#CUT#It looks like Swole Ricky Martin has been cut.
Martin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
Titus closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Martin's guard.
Titus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Titus from controlling successfully.
Titus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Martin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Titus trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No joy there for Titus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tituss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Martin connects with an inside leg kick.
Martin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T2#
Martin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Titus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Swole Ricky Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Titus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martin.
Martin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Titus.
Martin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Titus dives in and grabs Martin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Martin pushes down on Titus's head and hops out.
Martin wants to clinch but Titus slips to the side
and Titus counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body kick from Martin.
Titus lands an overhand right.
Martin connects with the punch.
Titus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Martin in his tracks.
Titus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martin.#T3#
Titus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Martin. Martin obviously looking to wear him down.
Titus misses with a straight left.
Titus throws a big shot that misses.
Martin jabs Titus right on the nose. Titus blinks but takes it well.
Titus scores with the left hand. Martin knows he should have avoided that one.
Martin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Titus.
Titus slips a jab from Martin.
Titus takes a swing at Martin's ribcage but misses.
Martin connects with a solid leg kick.
Martin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martin jabs Titus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Titus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Martin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Titus throws a jab but it's blocked by Martin.
Titus has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeke Titus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Titus crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Martin - the referee stops the clock and Titus gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Martin. Titus manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Martin misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Martin with a jab.
Titus misses with a shot to the body
letting Martin counter with a right hand.
Titus takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL2#
Martin has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Martin fails to land. #BC#
Titus breaks the clinch.
Martin cracks Titus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Martin works the jab nicely.
Martin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Martin.
Titus throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Swole Ricky Martin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Swole Ricky Martin'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.#R3#
A combination from Titus does no damage.
Titus misses with a two punch combination.
Titus throws a series of punches but Martin avoids them all with ease.
Martin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Martin digs a good hook to Titus's body.
Martin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Titus's head.
Titus throws an off balance right hand
and Martin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martin throws a looping overhand right but Titus ducks down to avoid it.
Titus attempts a counter takedown but Martin avoids it well and moves away.
Titus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Martin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Titus throws out a loose jab but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Titus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martin throws out the jab.
Martin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Titus.
Martin cracks Titus with a good jab.#T1#
Titus looks to score with a jab to the body but Martin is just out of range.
Martin throws a looping overhand right but Titus ducks down to avoid it.
Titus went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Titus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Martin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Martin with the inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Martin coming out on top.
Martin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Titus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Titus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Titus moves away.
Titus darts in looking for a takedown but Martin gets double underhooks and turns Titus into the cage.
Titus misses with the head strike.
Titus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Martin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Martin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Martin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Titus throws a hook but Martin avoids it easily.
Titus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Martin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeke Titus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Titus misses its intended target.
Martin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Martin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Titus.
Martin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice shot lands for Martin.
Titus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martin thuds his shin into the meat of Titus's side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Titus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Martin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Martin cracks Titus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Martin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Martin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Titus backwards. #T3#
Martin is leaning against Titus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Martin blocks an uppercut.
Titus prevents a body shot from Martin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Titus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Martin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Titus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Titus prevents a body shot from Martin.
Titus can't find room to land a body shot as Martin controls the action.
Martin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Martin looking to stall.
Martin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Titus misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Martin.
Swole Ricky Martin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Martin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Martin tries a body shot but Titus blocks it.
Martin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Martin breaks from the clinch.
Martin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Martin lands with a nice body kick. #T4#
Good leg kick by Martin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Titus connects with a crisp jab.
Titus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.#TD#
Titus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Martin pulls Titus in close to prevent any damage.
Titus postures up in Martin's guard and throws a big left but Martin blocks it.
Titus throwing strikes but missing.
Martin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Swole Ricky Martin really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Swole Ricky Martin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Titus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Titus walks into a straight right hand from Martin.
Titus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Martin scores with a nice right hand.
Martin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Titus takes a step back to recover.
Titus misses with a series of wild punches.
Martin flicks out a counter leg kick but Titus steps away.
Titus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Martin under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin misses with a kick to the body.
Titus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Martin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Martin throws the left hand but Titus avoids the punch easily.
Martin throws a leg kick which misses Titus's front leg but catches the back leg as Titus tries to avoid it.
Titus missing with a left hand there. Martin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Martin.
Martin throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Titus forces Martin back against the cage and clinches.
Titus is trying to push Martin away but Martin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Titus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC2#
Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Titus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Titus tries for a takedown but Martin circles away easily
and Martin counters with a nice uppercut.
Titus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Martin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Titus throws a poor cross that misses
and Martin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Titus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Titus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T2#
Nice jab there from Martin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martin lands with an overhand left.
Martin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Titus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick from Martin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Titus lands a nice hook to Martin's body. Martin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Titus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Martin 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.
#CL2#
Martin takes the fight into the clinch.
Martin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Titus misses with the head strike.
Martin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Titus misses with some punches.
#T3#
Martin gets through Titus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Titus struggles to land a body shot inside as Martin controls his hands.
Martin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Titus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Martin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Titus has a couple of punches blocked by Martin.
Titus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Titus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Martin connects with a jab.
Martin lands a glancing blow to the side of Titus's head.
Martin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Martin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Martin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Titus shoots and misses
enabling Martin to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeke Titus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Titus misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Titus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice leg kick from Martin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Martin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Titus misses with a lunging right hand
and Martin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martin tries to clinch but Titus is having none of it.
Titus drops his hands momentarily and Martin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Titus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That kick from Martin tenderised Titus's leg. Titus is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Martin moves into the clinch.
Martin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Swole Ricky Martin dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Swole Ricky Martin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Martin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zeke Titus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Martin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Titus moves out of range as Martin strikes.
Titus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Martin connects with a solid leg kick.
Martin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Titus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Martin moves in looking to clinch but Titus pushes him off.
Titus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Martin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titus misses with a jab to the body
and Martin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Swole Ricky Martin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Titus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Martin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martin misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Martin with a nice calf kick.
Martin cracks Titus with a good jab.
Martin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Titus misses with a hook
and Martin counters with a nice uppercut.
Martin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Martin feints and then cracks Titus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Titus down.
Martin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Martin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Martin misses.
Titus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Martin.
Titus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Martin tries to land a front kick but Titus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Titus looks for a takedown but Martin sprawls well.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T2#
Martin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Titus.
An inside leg kick lands from Martin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Titus shoots in and bounces Martin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Titus trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martin is pulling down on Titus's head. It's preventing any offense from Titus, at least for the moment.
Titus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Titus lands a couple of digs.
Titus wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Titus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Martin gets caught flat footed, as Titus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Titus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Titus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Titus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Titus wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Martin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Titus wants to pass the guard but Martin is keeping the position.
Titus throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Swole Ricky Martin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Martin 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Swole Ricky Martin!
Swole Ricky Martin is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Swole Ricky Martin 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:
C260: Arroyo vs Ji Woo II
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Titus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunnarsson misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and Titus decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gunnarsson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnarsson is trying to hold Titus in close to prevent damage but Titus has managed to pass into half guard.
We've been hearing that Titus has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Titus working Gunnarsson over with strikes.
Titus slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titus is stalling here. Gunnarsson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Titus seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gunnarsson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gunnarsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Titus keeps working. #T1##SUB2#
Gunnarsson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Titus has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gunnarsson but great work by Titus.
Titus trying to control the position but Gunnarsson is working away.
Titus cracks Gunnarsson with a big elbow.
Titus trying to control the position but Gunnarsson is working away.
Gunnarsson looks to move to half guard but instead Titus has passed into mount! Damn!
Titus avoids the attempt from Gunnarsson to control.
Titus looking to control but Gunnarsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Gunnarsson regains half guard.
Titus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Titus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gunnarsson is looking to improve his position but Titus isn't that keen on the idea.
Gunnarsson wants to hold on but Titus pushes him away.#T3#
Titus wants to control the pace but Gunnarsson is squirming around nicely.
Gunnarsson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gunnarsson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Titus prevents Gunnarsson from improving his position.
Titus is looking to advance position but Gunnarsson won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Titus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Titus slips a nice elbow through Gunnarsson's hands, connecting with Gunnarsson's forehead.
Titus winds up and cracks Gunnarsson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Well, if Titus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gunnarsson trying to hold on to Titus's head to control him but Titus postures up.
Titus working Gunnarsson over with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunnarsson keeping hold of Titus's head, controlling as best he can.
Titus drops an elbow to the side of Gunnarsson's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Titus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
The fighters circling - Gunnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Titus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Gunnarsson gets caught flat footed, as Titus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gunnarsson keeping moving, preventing Titus from controlling successfully.
Titus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Titus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Titus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Titus is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gunnarsson.
Titus lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1#
Gunnarsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Titus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Titus tries to move to mount but Gunnarsson blocks the move with his legs.
Gunnarsson gets back to half guard.
Zeke Titus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Titus scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Titus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Titus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gunnarsson can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Gunnarsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Titus is controlling the pace.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gunnarsson tries to roll over but Titus keeps him under control.
Gunnarsson trying to control here.
Titus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gunnarsson is refusing to be controlled, as Titus sits in half guard.
Gunnarsson is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Titus trying to control the action but Gunnarsson is working from the bottom.
Titus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Titus is keen to just control but Gunnarsson is a slippery customer.
Titus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gunnarsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gunnarsson.
Titus is looking to pass into half guard but Gunnarsson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gunnarsson is in guard.#REVB##T4#
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Titus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Titus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Titus is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Gunnarsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gunnarsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Titus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Titus dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Gunnarsson throws a hook but Titus blocks it.
Titus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gunnarsson counters with a straight right hand.
Titus throws a series of punches but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Gunnarsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab from Gunnarsson.
Titus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.#TD#
Titus scores with a takedown into Gunnarsson's guard.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Titus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gunnarsson's guard.
Gunnarsson wants to sweep but Titus has passed to side control!
Gunnarsson tries to buck Titus off but Titus is having none of it.#T1#
Titus controls the position.
Gunnarsson is looking for a sweep.
Titus grinds an elbow into Gunnarsson's temple.
Titus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Titus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gunnarsson keeps working.
Titus working the head with strikes.
Gunnarsson tries to bench press Titus off him but Titus keeps the position.
Gunnarsson struggling a bit here.
Titus working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Titus landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Titus cracks Gunnarsson with a big right hand but Gunnarsson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gunnarsson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Titus working the ground and pound.
Titus gets to mount! Gunnarsson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Titus content just to control the position here.
Titus wants to control the pace but Gunnarsson is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Gunnarsson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Titus dominating with strikes here.
Gunnarsson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Titus stalling.
Titus lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Titus is nestled in close to Gunnarsson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Titus is trying to control. Gunnarsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gunnarsson regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Titus landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Titus clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Titus takes a swing at Gunnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Titus misses with a hook. Gunnarsson ducked under it nicely.
Titus moves out of range as Gunnarsson strikes.
Titus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Titus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gunnarsson throws a shot to the body.
Titus tries for a takedown but Gunnarsson circles away easily
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Titus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Titus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gunnarsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson lands with a straight right. Titus didn't see that one coming.
Titus throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunnarsson misses the target. #TD#
Titus looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson has his foot on Titus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Titus works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB2#
Gunnarsson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Titus has picked Gunnarsson up and slammed him! Gunnarsson can't keep hold of the triangle and Titus manages to pass to side control!
Gunnarsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Titus working the head and body with strikes.
Titus trying to control the action but Gunnarsson is working from the bottom.
Titus cracks Gunnarsson with a big elbow.
Titus is looking to take a break and control but Gunnarsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Gunnarsson tries to improve position but can't.
Titus trying to control the position but Gunnarsson is working away.
Titus in side control lands a decent elbow.
Titus in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gunnarsson manages to get back to half guard.
Titus lands with a punch from half guard.
Titus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gunnarsson keeps working. #T3#
Titus tries to pass to full mount but Gunnarsson defends it. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Titus pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Titus connects with a nice short shot to Gunnarsson's temple. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Titus is trying to control. Gunnarsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gunnarsson is trying to control but Titus manages to pass to mount!
Titus punishing his opponent with strikes.
Titus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunnarsson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Titus had his way with Gunnar Gunnarsson in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Gunnarsson lands with a slapping head kick.
Titus avoids the body shot from Gunnarsson.
Titus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice body shot.
Gunnarsson throws a hook but Titus avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Titus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gunnarsson lands a nice hook to Titus's body. Titus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Titus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunnarsson throws out the jab.
Titus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Titus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gunnarsson to the ground. Titus is now in Gunnarsson's guard.
Titus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gunnarsson working a defensive guard but Titus passes into half guard.
Titus is taking a breather. Gunnarsson 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.
Titus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gunnarsson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Titus trying to mount his opponent but Gunnarsson defends it.
Gunnarsson trying to hold on to Titus's head to control him but Titus postures up.
Gunnarsson wants to get back to full guard.
Gunnarsson trying to control from the bottom.
Gunnarsson is looking for a sweep. Titus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gunnarsson is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gunnarsson tries to roll over but Titus keeps him under control.
Titus is taking a breather. Gunnarsson 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Titus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gunnarsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gunnarsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Gunnarsson jabs at Titus's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gunnarsson, as that shot connected.
Gunnarsson looks to throw the jab but Titus is out of range.
Titus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Gunnarsson tries to keep at a distance but Titus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gunnarsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gunnar Gunnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Titus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gunnarsson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Titus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gunnarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Titus lands a nice uppercut.
Titus tries a body shot but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Gunnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Titus's elbow.
Gunnarsson tries to break the clinch but Titus is controlling the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Titus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gunnarsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Titus backwards. #BC#
Titus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick but Titus moved away.
Gunnarsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gunnarsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gunnarsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Titus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Titus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gunnar Gunnarsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gunnarsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #KD#
Titus cracks Gunnarsson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Titus has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gunnarsson to stand back up!#ROC#Gunnarsson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Titus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gunnarsson. Gunnarsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Gunnarsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Titus finish him?#T4#
Titus walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Gunnarsson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Titus swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Gunnarsson's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeke Titus!
Zeke Titus retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Zeke Titus 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:
HFC 111: Hunter vs Gordon
Date: Nov 29, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Brady walks into a left hand. #CL#
Brady clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Brady fails to land.
Brady misses with a body punch.
Brady misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brady can't find room to land a body shot as Levesque controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brady.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brady.
Brady can't find room to land a body shot as Levesque controls the action.
Brady struggles to land a body shot inside as Levesque controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brady.
Brady throws a punch but it's blocked by Levesque.
Levesque scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Levesque fails to land.
Levesque tries to throw a body punch but Brady avoids it by throwing Levesque back against the cage.
Levesque misses with a punch on the inside.
Levesque swings wildly with an uppercut but Brady uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brady misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Levesque tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Levesque.
Brady can't find room to land a body shot as Levesque controls the action.
Brady fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brady swings wildly with an uppercut but Levesque uses good head movement to avoid it.
Levesque has a couple of punches blocked by Brady.
Levesque lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brady blocking some punches.
Levesque tries to throw a body punch but Brady avoids it by throwing Levesque back against the cage. #BC2#
Levesque's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Levesque darts in trying to clinch
and Brady counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Levesque lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Levesque has closed the distance and engaged Brady in a clinch.
Brady tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Levesque makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Levesque works on Brady's body with a couple of short punches.
Brady doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Levesque.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brady's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brady struggles to land a body shot inside as Levesque controls his hands.
Brady avoiding damage as Levesque throws knees to the body.
Brady doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Levesque throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bradys head.
Brady lands with a left to the head.
Levesque lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Levesque throws a head punch that misses.
Levesque takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Brady scores with a nice short uppercut.
Levesque lands a left hand.
Levesque blocks a body shot from Brady.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Levesque.
Brady throws a head punch that misses.
Levesque misses with the head strike.
Levesque blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brady misses with a hook from the clinch.
Levesque blocks an uppercut.
Brady misses with some punches.
Levesque misses with the head strike.
Brady doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Levesque prevents a body shot from Brady.
Brady scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Levesque tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brady's elbow.
Levesque lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Brady.
#T4#
Brady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Levesque tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brady's elbow.
Brady swings wildly with an uppercut but Levesque uses good head movement to avoid it.
Levesque lands with a short shot to the head.
Levesque lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brady backwards.
Levesque lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Levesque.
Brady blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brady.
Brady tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Levesque lands a hook to the side of the head.
Levesque blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Levesque lands a shot to the body.
Levesque misses with a short punch on the inside.
Levesque has Brady pressed against the cage.
Brady prevents a body shot from Levesque.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
André Levesque dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Brady clinches.
Brady struggles to land a body shot inside as Levesque controls his hands.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Levesque. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Levesque.
Brady misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Levesque.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Levesque.
Levesque misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Levesque.
Brady misses with a hook to the ribs.
Levesque makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brady tries to work over Levesque's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Levesque working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Levesque struggles to land a body shot inside as Brady controls his hands.
Brady tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Levesque prevents a body shot from Brady.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Levesque.
Brady doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Levesque throws a head punch that misses.
Brady goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brady takes a shot to the head.
Levesque misses with a body punch.
Levesque lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brady.
Levesque working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Brady.
Brady throws a head punch that misses.
Levesque presses Brady against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brady doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brady lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Levesque backwards.
Levesque misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brady tries to work over Levesque's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Levesque fails to land.
Levesque unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brady lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Levesque lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Levesque working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Levesque has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Levesque pushes Brady back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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!
Levesque digs a right hand into Brady's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brady's gas tank.
Levesque lands a nice uppercut.
Levesque lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Levesque lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brady backwards.
Levesque lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Levesque.
Nice body punch from Levesque.
Nice body punch from Levesque - that landed with a thud.
Levesque lands an uppercut.
Levesque lands a body punch.
Levesque lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brady or not.
Levesque lands a hook that snaps the head of Brady backwards.
Levesque scores with a shoulder strike.
Levesque lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Levesque lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brady backwards.
A right hand to the body from Levesque.
Levesque lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brady or not.
Levesque lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Brady blocking some punches.
Levesque lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brady backwards.
Levesque misses with a punch to the body.
Brady misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Levesque.
Levesque lands a shoulder strike.
Levesque gets through Brady's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#Brady is rocked!
Levesque pushes Brady against the cage. Levesque is working some dirty boxing. Levesque pushes off with a quick right hook! Brady goes down! Brady tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Levesque moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). André Levesque!
André Levesque is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath André Levesque thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
C251: Ji Woo vs Kasamsun
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Skurwysynowski scores with a body shot.
Titus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skurwysynowski.
Titus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Titus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skurwysynowski throws out the jab.
Skurwysynowski wants to slow Titus down by chopping away at his legs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Titus is defended easily by Skurwysynowski.
A low kick from Skurwysynowski misses #TD#
and Titus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Titus throwing strikes but missing.
Titus wants to control from the top but Skurwysynowski keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skurwysynowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Titus controlling from the top position.
Skurwysynowski is controlling Titus's posture.
Titus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Titus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Titus wants to control from the top but Skurwysynowski keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Skurwysynowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Titus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skurwysynowski.
Titus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Titus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Titus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Skurwysynowski sprawls and moves away.
Skurwysynowski connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Skurwysynowski misses with a body kick.
Titus tries to counter with a takedown but Skurwysynowski is quick to defend against it.
Skurwysynowski misses with a hook.
Titus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Titus misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Skurwysynowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Titus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Skurwysynowski won't be happy with that.
Titus scoring with punches from side control.
Titus throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Skurwysynowski wants to control but Titus postures up.
Titus fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Titus tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3#
Titus throws a strike aimed at the side of Skurwysynowski's head but Skurwysynowski avoids it well.
Titus throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Skurwysynowski works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Titus prevents Skurwysynowski from improving his position.
Skurwysynowski gets full guard.
Titus is looking to work some ground and pound but Skurwysynowski has wrist control.
Titus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Skurwysynowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #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.#SUB#
Titus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Titus wants to pass the guard but Skurwysynowski is keeping the position.
Titus slips nicely into half guard.
Titus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Titus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Titus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Skurwysynowski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Titus 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#
Skurwysynowski throws a big shot that misses.
Titus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Skurwysynowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Titus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Skurwysynowski sprawls and moves away.
Titus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skurwysynowski misses with a low kick.
Skurwysynowski takes one to the chin there.
Skurwysynowski throws a jab when Titus was well out of range.
Skurwysynowski with a hook.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook to the side of Titus's head but Titus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab from Skurwysynowski.
Titus ducks under a wild hook from Skurwysynowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titus connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Titus misses the target.
Titus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skurwysynowski.
Titus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skurwysynowski moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Skurwysynowski. #T1#
Titus misses the jab.
Titus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skurwysynowski throws out the jab.
Titus feinted with a counter takedown.
Skurwysynowski lands the left hand.
Skurwysynowski throws a leg kick which misses Titus's front leg but catches the back leg as Titus tries to avoid it.
Skurwysynowski swings for the body but Titus moves out of range.
Titus attempts a counter takedown but Skurwysynowski avoids it well and moves away.
Titus misses with an uppercut.
Skurwysynowski throws out a counter right but Titus avoids it with no problem.
Skurwysynowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skurwysynowski misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Titus counters with a single leg into guard. Skurwysynowski didn't expect that.
Titus wants to control from the top but Skurwysynowski keeps moving.
Titus throws a big right hand that misses.
Titus trying to control but Skurwysynowski is working from the bottom.
Titus lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Titus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Skurwysynowski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Skurwysynowski keeping full guard, as Titus tries to pass.
Titus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Titus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Titus trying to control the position from guard on top but Skurwysynowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Skurwysynowski looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Zeke Titus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Titus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Skurwysynowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Titus is able to avoid easily.
Titus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Skurwysynowski sprawls and moves away.
Skurwysynowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Titus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skurwysynowski can do to turn this around?
Skurwysynowski throws the left hand but Titus avoids the punch easily.
Skurwysynowski looks to land a left hand but Titus moved out of range nicely.
Titus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skurwysynowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Titus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Titus throws the left hand but Skurwysynowski avoids the punch easily.
Titus slips under a jab.
A left lands for Titus.
Skurwysynowski thuds his right hand into Titus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Titus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Titus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Titus throws a shot from downtown. Skurwysynowski moves away and avoids it.
Titus moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Titus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Skurwysynowski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Titus is in Skurwysynowski's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Titus stays in close to Skurwysynowski's body and controls the position.
Titus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zeke Titus will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Titus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Titus slips a jab from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski wants to land a leg kick but Titus is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Titus.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Skurwysynowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skurwysynowski avoids the body shot from Titus.
Skurwysynowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Skurwysynowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Titus.
Titus has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skurwysynowski misses with a looping right.
Skurwysynowski looks to land a right hand but Titus moved out of range.
A big left from Skurwysynowski misses.
Skurwysynowski misses the shot to the body.
Skurwysynowski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Titus at a distance.
#T1#
Skurwysynowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skurwysynowski misses with a hook. Titus ducked under it nicely.
Titus feinted with a counter takedown.
Skurwysynowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Titus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Skurwysynowski coming out on top.
Skurwysynowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A left lands for Titus.
Skurwysynowski loads up on a big right hand but Titus slips the punch.
Skurwysynowski needs to keep his hands up - Titus had a free shot at his head there.
Skurwysynowski throws a jab when Titus was well out of range.
Skurwysynowski connects with a solid leg kick.
Skurwysynowski throws out a leg kick but Titus moves out of range and Skurwysynowski only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skurwysynowski. Titus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skurwysynowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Titus.#T2#
Jab from Titus.
Titus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skurwysynowski.
Titus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skurwysynowski.
Titus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Titus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Titus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Skurwysynowski misses with a left hand #TD#
and Titus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Titus.
Titus throwing strikes but missing.
Titus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Titus passes Skurwysynowski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Titus sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Titus throwing shots but Skurwysynowski is blocking nicely.
Titus thows a huge punch but Skurwysynowski dodges it nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Titus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Skurwysynowski is not content to let Titus control the position.
Skurwysynowski has hold of Titus's hands but Titus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Titus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Titus is pressing down on Skurwysynowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Skurwysynowski is holding on for now.
Titus wants to take a breather but Skurwysynowski is having none of it.
Titus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Titus trying to mount his opponent but Skurwysynowski defends it.
Skurwysynowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skurwysynowski misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Zeke Titus did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Skurwysynowski tried to score with a low kick but Titus checks it.
Skurwysynowski jabs Titus right on the nose. Titus blinks but takes it well.
Skurwysynowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Titus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skurwysynowski connects with a looping right hand.
Titus cracks Skurwysynowski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Titus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skurwysynowski.
Nice defenses there by Titus.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Titus.
Titus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skurwysynowski throws a body punch but Titus moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Skurwysynowski.
Good shot there by Titus.
Titus staying out of range there.
Titus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Titus moves away from the strike by Skurwysynowski.
Titus tries to counter with a takedown but Skurwysynowski is quick to defend against it.
Nice defenses there by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski missing with a left hand there. Titus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skurwysynowski misses with a straight left.
Titus misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skurwysynowski! But no joy.
Skurwysynowski throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Titus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Titus.
Titus wants to control from the top but Skurwysynowski keeps moving.
Titus stands up over Skurwysynowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Titus postures up in Skurwysynowski's guard and throws a big left but Skurwysynowski blocks it.
We've been hearing that Titus has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Titus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skurwysynowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Titus wants to control from the top but Skurwysynowski keeps moving.
Titus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Skurwysynowski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Titus content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Titus loads up on a big right hand but Skurwysynowski slips the punch.
Skurwysynowski misses with a hook. Titus ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skurwysynowski. Titus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Titus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Titus connects with a body shot that sends Skurwysynowski's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from Skurwysynowski.
Titus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T3#
Titus looks to land a right hand but Skurwysynowski moved out of range.
Skurwysynowski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Titus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skurwysynowski.
Titus attempts a counter takedown but Skurwysynowski avoids it well and moves away.
Skurwysynowski misses with a straight left.
Titus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Skurwysynowski sprawls and moves away.
Skurwysynowski lands a glancing blow to the side of Titus's head.
Titus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Titus counters with a takedown into side control.
Titus staying calm.#SUB#
Titus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Skurwysynowski has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Titus grinds an elbow into Skurwysynowski's temple.
Titus trying to control the action but Skurwysynowski is working from the bottom.
Skurwysynowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Titus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Titus taking a breather here. #SUB#
Titus in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Skurwysynowski is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zeke Titus!
Zeke Titus retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Zeke Titus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
APEX 10
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Ryan swings for the body but FeoTeo moves out of range.
Ryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ryan works FeoTeo's body with a nice hook.
Ryan throws a shot from downtown. FeoTeo moves away and avoids it.
Ryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but FeoTeo manages to avoid it.
It seemed like FeoTeo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FeoTeo ducks under a wild hook from Ryan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from FeoTeo! But no joy.
Ryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryan jabs FeoTeo right on the nose. FeoTeo blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Ryan stuns FeoTeo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ryan misses with a lunging right hand
and FeoTeo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryan. FeoTeo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ryan with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Taz FeoTeo has been cut.#T2#
Ryan missing with a left hand there. FeoTeo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
FeoTeo unleashes a big counter combination but Ryan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ryan misses with a hook to the body
and FeoTeo counters with a body kick that stops Ryan in his tracks momentarily.
Ryan throws a lazy right hand but FeoTeo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like FeoTeo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
FeoTeo 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.
Ryan scores with a nice strike.
FeoTeo avoids the body shot from Ryan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan throws a hook but FeoTeo avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from FeoTeo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ryan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits FeoTeos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Ryan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but FeoTeo moves away.
Ryan throws a sloppy body shot
and FeoTeo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good shot there by Ryan.
Ryan throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting FeoTeo counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Gord Ryan has been cut.
A big right from Ryan misses.
A big left from Ryan misses.
FeoTeo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Ryan throws a right hand that misses
and FeoTeo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ryan thinking.
Ryan scores with a hook to the body. FeoTeo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ryan swings away with a body shot that misses
and FeoTeo counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
FeoTeo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Ryan does it's job there.
Gord Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Ryan lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gord Ryan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A shot to the body from Ryan misses
and FeoTeo counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryan. FeoTeo does a little dance to reset his feet.
FeoTeo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice defenses there by FeoTeo.
Ryan misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and FeoTeo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that FeoTeo can do to turn this around?
Ryan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and FeoTeo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD2#
and FeoTeo counters with a nice right hand that sends Ryan toppling to the canvas! Ryan scrambles and gets back to his feet - can FeoTeo finish him?!#ROC2#Ryan is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan misses with a hook
and FeoTeo counters with a right hand from hell and Ryan is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taz FeoTeo!
Taz FeoTeo is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Taz FeoTeo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
C246: Albatross vs Bualuang II
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Titus misses with a lunging right hand
and Ochoa counters with a stiff right hand.
Titus scores with a shot to the body.
Ochoa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Titus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ochoa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ochoa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Titus.
Titus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ochoa on the side of the head.
Titus fails with the takedown
and Ochoa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anthony Ochoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ochoa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Titus.
Titus ducks under a wild hook from Ochoa.
Titus moves out of range of the body kick.
Titus attempts a counter takedown but Ochoa avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Titus changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ochoa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
Titus advances to full mount.
Titus lands a heavy elbow.
Titus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ochoa in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Titus scoring with strikes but Ochoa is staying in there.
Titus lands a couple of good shots and Ochoa has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
I would not like to be Ochoa right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Titus avoiding Ochoa 's attempts to control his hands. #T2#
Ochoa is trying to break free.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Titus.
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!
Titus punishes Ochoa with strikes from the back mount.
Titus trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ochoa doesn't escape.
Titus trying to control momentarily.
Ochoa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Titus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ochoa covering up well and avoiding damage.
Ochoa staying busy and making it hard for Titus to control. #T3#
Titus controlling well, preventing Ochoa from escaping the position.
Titus has Ochoa flattened out and is raining down punches.
Will Titus go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Even with his hooks in, Titus manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Ochoa is taking damage to the body and head.
Titus is punishing Ochoa with strikes - can he finish him?!
Titus is landing with strikes from the back.
Titus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Titus really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ochoa.
Titus lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Ochoa avoids the strikes from Titus. #SUB#
Titus is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ochoa defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Titus has the hooks in. Ochoa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ochoa looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Titus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ochoa throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Titus counters with a single leg into guard. Ochoa didn't expect that.
Titus cracks Ochoa with a solid left hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ochoa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Titus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Titus cracks Ochoa with a solid left hand.
Titus postures up and lands a big shot to Ochoa's brow.
Titus working some strikes from top position.
Ochoa has his hands on Titus's head, controlling the position.
Zeke Titus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Titus's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Titus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Titus postures up.
Titus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ochoa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ochoa keeping moving, preventing Titus from controlling successfully.
Titus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Titus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ochoa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Titus trying to control but Ochoa is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ochoa looking to control but Titus passes into half guard.
Titus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ochoa can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Titus wants to work for an arm triangle but Ochoa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Titus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ochoa defending well though.
We've been hearing that Titus has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Titus winds up and cracks Ochoa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Titus wants to free his trapped foot but Ochoa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ochoa wants to improve his position but Titus is controlling well.
Ochoa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Titus is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Titus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Titus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ochoa. Titus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ochoa misses the jab.
Anthony Ochoa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Ochoa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Titus scores with a jab to the head.
Titus slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Titus misses the target.
A combination from Ochoa does no damage.
Ochoa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Titus at a distance.
Titus misses with an uppercut
and Ochoa counters with a nice body shot.
Titus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ochoa.
Titus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ochoa throws out the jab.
Titus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Titus throws a shot from downtown. Ochoa moves away and avoids it.
Ochoa misses with a kick to the body.
Titus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ochoa misses with an uppercut. Titus saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Titus dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3##TD#
Titus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ochoa's half guard.
Titus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Titus working over Ochoa with some ground and pound. Ochoa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Titus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ochoa is not content to let Titus control the position.
Ochoa wants to improve his position but Titus is controlling well.
#T1#
Titus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ochoa is staying active underneath Titus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Titus lands a nice short elbow.
Titus tries to pass to full mount but Ochoa defends it. #SUB#
Titus looking for a submission but Ochoa manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Titus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Ochoa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Titus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Titus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Titus trying to control the position from guard on top but Ochoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Titus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Titus cracks Ochoa with a solid left hand.#T3#
Ochoa keeping moving, preventing Titus from controlling successfully.
Titus postures up.
Titus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ochoa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ochoa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ochoa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Titus slips a jab from Ochoa.
Ochoa connects with the punch.
Titus lands an overhand right.#T4#
Ochoa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Titus throws the left hand but Ochoa avoids the punch easily.
Ochoa throws a body shot but no joy.
Titus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Titus misses with a body shot.
Ochoa throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Titus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Titus trying to control but Ochoa is working from the bottom.
Titus with a nice head shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Titus looking to pass the guard.
Titus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Titus clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Ochoa looks to land a right hand but Titus moved out of range.
Ochoa ducks under a wild hook from Titus.
Ochoa tries to land a front kick but Titus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD#
Titus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Titus cracks Ochoa with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Ochoa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ochoa is not content to let Titus control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titus in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
Titus is working Ochoa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Titus scoring with punches and elbows.
Titus tries to score with some ground and pound. Ochoa controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Titus is chipping away with strikes.
Titus is looking to take a break and control but Ochoa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ochoa can't do much from the bottom here.
An elbow from Titus crashes against the mat.
#T2#
A lull in the action here as Titus stalls from top position.
Titus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ochoa keeps working.
Titus is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ochoa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ochoa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Titus connects with a decent elbow.
Titus throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ochoa is trying to escape the position but Titus is controlling the position. #T3#
Titus passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ochoa!
Titus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ochoa taking shots to the head.
Titus lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Titus working Ochoa over with strikes here.
Titus lands with some strikes.
Titus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ochoa working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Ochoa in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Titus lands a heavy elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Titus raining down shots from the mount!#ROC#Ochoa is rocked!
Titus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ochoa is looking to escape.
Ochoa is still in real trouble! Can Titus finish him?
Titus landing strikes from the mount and Ochoa is in trouble!
Titus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ochoa seems to have recovered his senses.
Titus working the ground and pound effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Titus had his way with Anthony Ochoa in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Titus moves out of range of the strikes.
Anthony Ochoa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ochoa looks to land a body kick but Titus moved away.
Titus darts in looking for a takedown but Ochoa gets double underhooks and turns Titus into the cage.
Ochoa tries to work over Titus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Titus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ochoa presses Titus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ochoa can't find room to land a body shot as Titus controls the action.
Ochoa lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Ochoa - that landed with a thud.
#BC2#
Ochoa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ochoa. #TD#
Titus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ochoa to the mat! Ochoa manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Titus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Titus wants to pass the guard but Ochoa is keeping the position.#T1#
Titus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Titus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Titus wants to control from the top but Ochoa keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ochoa misses with a body kick.
Titus tries to counter with a takedown but Ochoa is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ochoa.
Ochoa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Titus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Titus connects with a single shot there.
Titus cracks Ochoa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Titus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ochoa gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Titus counters with a shoot takedown. Ochoa fights it but they end up in guard.
Ochoa keeping full guard, as Titus tries to pass.
Ochoa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Titus controls the pace.#T3#
Titus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ochoa for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Ochoa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Titus is aware though and is defending well.
Titus with a nice head shot there.
Titus is working Ochoa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ochoa wants to hit a sweep here but Titus passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ochoa there! #SUB#
Titus is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ochoa has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T4#
Titus lands a big shot there that rocks Ochoa but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Titus landing shots from mount.
Titus tries to control but Ochoa wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Titus lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ochoa hang on?
Titus lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zeke Titus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Titus, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:44
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:44
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeke Titus!
Zeke Titus is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Zeke Titus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFC 105: Ilmarinen vs Holy
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Prix misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brady connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Cyrus Prix has been cut.
Prix throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Brady to counter with a crisp jab.
Prix cracks Brady with an open hand slap.
Prix throws an off balance right hand
and Brady counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Prix has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yung Brady!
Yung Brady retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Yung Brady thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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