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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
DMMA 374
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
#R1# Winston loads up on a big right hand but Evans slips the punch. Evans looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Evans pushes Winston away with a front kick. Evans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winston. The fighters circling - Evans throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Winston misses with a low kick.
Winston takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Winston takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Evans lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Good leg kick by Evans. Winston throws a body punch but Evans moves out of range. Evans misses with a body shot.
Winston looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T1# A big right from Winston misses. Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evans was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston. Evans moves into range and connects with a jab. Winston slips a jab from Evans. Evans with a nice calf kick. Gwynn Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A lazy left from Evans finds it's target. Winston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Evans. Winston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Winston 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. Nice body punch from Evans. Winston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2# Evans throws a jab but it's blocked by Winston. Winston was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Winston bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Evans's head backwards. Winston misses with an uppercut. Evans saw that one coming. Evans throwing a counter right hand but Winston manages to avoid it. Evans throws a nice inside leg kick. An inside leg kick lands from Evans. This has been an exciting period of action! Winston wants to slow Evans down by chopping away at his legs. Winston moves forwards but Evans connects with a nice, crisp jab. A punch combination from Winston misses. Winston shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3# Winston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Evans waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winston. Winston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it. Evans pivots, looking for a leg kick but Winston is out of range and Evans settles back down. Winston unleashes a big counter combination but Evans bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Winston 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 Evans has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Evans and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Winston just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEvans. Evans scores with a head kick. Winston tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Winston throws a hook but Evans blocks it. Winston misses with an uppercut. Evans throws a push kick but Winston slaps the foot to one side. A low kick from Evans is predictable there and Winston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4# Evans fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Evans scores with a spinning back kick! Evans goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Evans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Evans pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Evans throws a leg kick that is checked and Winston counters with an outside leg kick.
Evans lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Evans misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Evans.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gwynn Evans 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# Evans throws out a leg kick but Winston moves out of range and Evans only half commits. Evans stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Evans misses with a looping left. Evans throws a body shot but no joy. Winston checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Evans misses with a straight left. Evans goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Winston feints a counter leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Evans tries to land a front kick but Winston steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Winston is looking to chop away at Evans's legs. Winston throws out a loose jab but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Winston misses with an uppercut. Evans saw that one coming. Evans swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winston manages to avoid it. Winston feints a counter leg kick. Evans misses with a low kick.
Winston throws a head kick that misses. Evans throwing a counter right hand but Winston manages to avoid it. Gwynn Evans is winning the standup battle so far. Winston blocks a head kick by Evans.
Winston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Evans. Evans thuds a left hand into Winston's body. A slapping body kick lands there for Evans. Evans misses with a looping left. Nice cross by Evans.#T2# Winston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Evans. It seemed like Winston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Evans lands a leg kick that knocks Winston off balance momentarily. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Evans - that will leave a mark!
Evans chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winston was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans. Winston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Evans. A lazy left from Evans finds it's target. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winston was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans.#T3# Evans connects with a solid leg kick. Evans misses with the body kick letting Winston counter with a right hand. A jab from Evans misses. Winston tries a quick counter leg kick but Evans is wise to it. Evans loads up on a big right hand but Winston slips the punch. Winston steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Evans. That one must have hurt. Evans throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Winston appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Winston pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Evans tries to clinch there but Winston circles away.
Winston feints a counter leg kick. Evans blocks a low kick nicely. Evans fires out a quick counter leg kick but Winston just manages to avoid it. Evans scores with a push kick.#T4# Evans tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Winston is able to avoid easily. It seemed like Winston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Evans throws a poor cross that misses
and Winston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Evans misses with an uppercut. It seemed like Winston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Winston throws a leg kick that misses. Evans checks the leg kick nicely there.
Evans rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Winston counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Evans checks a leg kick. Evans swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Evans looks to score with a jab to the body but Winston is just out of range. Evans tries to work over Winston's front leg with a kick but Winston checks it. Winston tries a quick counter leg kick but Evans is wise to it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gwynn Evans dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Winston misses with a head kick.
Evans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Winston checks a low kick from Evans. Winston's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Evans lands a slapping body shot.
Winston swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Winston blocks a low kick nicely. Winston takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Winston punishes Evans's body with a nice straight punch. Evans misses with a hook. Winston ducked under it nicely. Winston uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Evans has time to react.#T1# Evans misses with a body kick. Winston sizes up Evans with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Evans looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winston was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans. Nice body punch from Winston. Evans thows a left - swing and a miss! Winston throws a poor cross that misses
and Winston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Evans takes one on the button. Winston lands a jab.#T2# Decent striking displayed by Winston there. Winston takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Evans scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Evans falls off balance throwing a combination
and Winston counters with a straight right hand. Evans misses with a low kick. Evans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winston can do to turn this around? Winston scores with a leg kick.
Evans misses with a left hand and Winston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3# Winston throws a hook but Evans avoids it easily. Evans lands a glancing blow to the side of Winston's head. Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winston manages to avoid it. A lazy body kick from Evans and Winston makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Good standup being displayed there by Winston as he connects with a hook. Winston looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Winston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Evans blocks a jab. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Evans checks a leg kick. A quick step to the side and Evans tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4# Winston throws a low kick but Evans avoids it. Evans connects with a leg kick. Harry Winston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Evans avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Evans appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Winston drops his hands momentarily and Evans takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Evans scores with a leg kick.
Evans throws a body punch but Winston moves out of range. Winston misses with a lunging right hand
and Evans makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A low kick lands for Evans.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Harry Winston. Well Evans has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gwynn Evans! Gwynn Evans decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C363: Erdogan vs Daan II
Date: Nov 17, 2024 |
#R1# Daan ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Daan throws a nice inside leg kick. Daan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Erdogan's head. Erdogan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daan. Erdogan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Daan cracks a nice hook into Erdogan's ribs. Daan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Levi Daan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Erdogan misses with a looping left. Daan connects with an inside leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Daan throws a lazy uppercut
and Erdogan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Daan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Erdogan paws at him with a jab and circles away. Erdogan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Erdogan lands the left hand.#T1# Daan throws out a loose jab but Erdogan uses good head movement to avoid it. Erdogan is looking to counter punch. Daan 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.#KD# Erdogan lands a left and a right that send Daan crashing to the mat, dazed. Erdogan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Daan is rocked! Daan's corner calls for a 1-2. Daan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Daan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Erdogan momentarily.
Jab, jab by Daan - just one landing. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Daan tries to clinch up. Erdogan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Daan throws a leg kick which misses Erdogan's front leg but catches the back leg as Erdogan tries to avoid it. Erdogan thuds his right hand into Daan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Erdogan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Daan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2# Daan misses with a right hand and Erdogan counters with a body kick that stops Daan in his tracks momentarily. A big left from Daan misses. Erdogan throwing a counter right hand but Daan manages to avoid it. Daan is looking to land body kicks. Erdogan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. A jab from Daan misses. Erdogan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daan. Daan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Erdogan sizes up Daan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Daan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Erdogan throws out the jab. Daan thows a leg kick but Erdogan checks it and Erdogan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3# Daan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Erdogan blocks a leg kick. Daan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Erdogan counter with a right hand. Daan is still on wobbly legs! Can Erdogan finish him? Daan misses with a hook
and Erdogan rattles Daan with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Daan tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Erdogan dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Daan stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mustafa Erdogan! Mustafa Erdogan retains his middleweight title! An out of breath Mustafa Erdogan 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:
FCL - 64
Date: Nov 14, 2024 |
#R1##TD# Van Der Sloot shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Castillo looking for a sweep. Not yet Castillo, not yet. Van Der Sloot trying to control but Castillo is working from the bottom. Castillo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Van Der Sloot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Van Der Sloot trying to control but Castillo is working from the bottom. Castillo pulls Van Der Sloot in close to prevent any damage. Van Der Sloot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castillo is keeping the position for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Van Der Sloot is working hard here to advance position. Castillo keeping moving, preventing Van Der Sloot from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2# Castillo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Der Sloot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Castillo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Van Der Sloot is pushing down on Castillo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Castillo is fighting to maintain full guard but Van Der Sloot has managed to sneak the leg through. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Castillo is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Van Der Sloot seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Castillo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Viktor Van Der Sloot! |
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Event:
C356: Traumen vs Jiang
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
#R1# Lew misses with a shot to the body and Daan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Daan pushes Lew away with a front kick. Lew misses with a body shot.
Lew misses with a hook to the body
and Daan counters with a nice body shot. Daan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lew at a distance.
Lew ducks right into an uppercut from Daan. Lew pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Daan throws a low kick but Lew moves out of range easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Daan lands a leg kick that knocks Lew off balance momentarily. Lew tries a head kick but it misses.
Daan defending well as Lew loads up on a big left hand. Daan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1# Lew 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. Daan 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.
Daan is looking to score with low kicks. Lew misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lew is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Daan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lew. Lew circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Lew darts in trying to clinch and Daan counters with a thumping low kick. Daan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Daan throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2# Daan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Daan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lew throws a lazy uppercut
and Daan counters with a two punch combo. Lew looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Daan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lew. Daan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lew misses with a left hand enabling Daan to counter with a crisp jab. Lew checks the leg kick. Daan moves into range and connects with a jab. Daan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Lew throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daan counters with a nice body shot. #T3# A low kick from Lew is predictable there and Daan counters with a straight right hand. A telegraphed right hand from Daan misses the target. Daan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lew manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Lew misses with an uppercut. Daan saw that one coming. Lew looks to land a left hand but Daan moved out of range nicely. Daan follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Good exchange - Daan coming out on top. Daan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lew checks a leg kick. Daan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Lew scores with a head kick. Daan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Levi Daan has been cut.#T4##KD# Lew drops Daan with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Daan looks back up at him and smiles so Lew waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Daan is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Daan throws a front kick aimed at Lew's knee but Lew avoids it well. Daan is still on wobbly legs! Can Lew finish him? Daan dips to his left and cracks Lew with an uppercut! Nice body kick there by Daan. Daan seems to have recovered his senses. Lew is looking to clinch. A telegraphed right hand from Lew misses the target. Lew misses with a body kick. Lew misses with a hook. Lew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Lew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daan flicks out a counter leg kick but Lew steps away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Daan dominated that round. The cut man is working on Levi Daan's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Lew catches Daan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Daan slips a straight right by Lew. Lew throws a leg kick and Daan counters with a good, hard body kick but Lew shrugs it off. Lew throws a lazy right hand but Daan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Daan thinks about the counter body kick. A slapping body kick lands there for Daan. Daan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lew. Daan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lew moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Daan scores with a hook to the body. Lew takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Daan lands with an uppercut that bounces Lew off the cage and back into range. Daan with a nice calf kick.#T1##KD# Lew lands a big right hand that sends Daan crashing to the mat! Lew stays standing though and waves Daan back to his feet! Daan lands a leg kick that knocks Lew off balance momentarily. Daan misses with an uppercut. Lew throwing a counter right hand but Daan manages to avoid it. Lew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daan. Daan now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Daan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lew throws a lazy uppercut
and Daan counters with a nice uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lew ducks under a wild hook from Daan. Lew blocks a leg kick. A little feinted left hand from Lew on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Lew falls off balance throwing a combination
and Daan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2# A big left from Lew misses. Daan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Lew misses with a right hand and Daan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Lew on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lew misses the jab. Daan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Lew throws a poor cross that misses
and Daan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Daan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Daan. Daan defending well as Lew loads up on a big left hand. Daan lands a nice shot that snaps Lew's head back.
Daan thuds his shin into the meat of Lew's side. Levi Daan seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3# Daan throws a leg kick but Lew moved away. A chopping leg kick lands by Daan. Lew takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Daan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Lew misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lew moves out of range of the body kick. Daan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lew. Daan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Daan throws the left hand but Lew avoids the punch easily.#T4# A thudding body kick lands there by Daan!
Nice defenses there by Lew. Lew half committed to a counter leg kick. Daan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Daan throws out a counter right but Lew avoids it with no problem. Lew lands with a shot to the body. Daan scores with a body shot.
Lew takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lew will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks 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! Lew moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Lew avoids the body shot from Daan.
Daan tries to clinch but Lew moves away and Lew counters with a nice uppercut. Lew is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Daan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lew on the side of the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Daan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Levi Daan's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Lew is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daan. Daan looks like he wants to counter punch here. Levi Daan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. That kick from Daan tenderised Lew's leg. Lew is trying to keep his angry face on.#KD# Lew sends Daan crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lew is motioning to the referee to let Daan up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Lew throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daan sees it coming and avoids it easily. Lew throws a poor cross that misses
and Daan counters with a low kick, right behind Lew 's knee. Lew misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daan.
Daan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lew stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD# Lew sends Daan crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lew is motioning to the referee to let Daan up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Lew looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Lew throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Lew blocks the leg kick.
#T1# Daan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lew has time to react. Daan scores with a jab. Lew acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Daan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Daan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. A leg kick checked by Lew. Lew swings away with a body shot that misses
and Daan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lew walks forward, straight into a front kick from Daan. Lew throws a lazy uppercut
and Daan counters with a lovely straight right hand! Lew tries to clinch but Daan moves out of range. Daan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Julius Lew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# A nice inside leg kick there by Daan. That's going to slow Lew down. Lew throws an off balance right hand
and Daan counters with a nice uppercut. A leg kick checked by Lew. Lew tried to counter with a leg kick but Daan avoided it. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Lew throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daan. Daan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Daan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lew in his tracks. Daan has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Daan connects with a nice looking jab.
Lew rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daan counters with a straight right hand. Lew swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL# Lew clinches up against the cage. Lew misses with the head strike.
#T3# Lew pushes Daan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Daan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Lew fails to land. Daan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Lew goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lew misses with the head strike.
Lew lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daan. Lew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lew tries to work over Daan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Daan lands with a right to the head. Lew misses with some punches.
Lew is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T4# Lew misses with a short punch on the inside. Lew throws a head punch that misses. Lew misses with a hook from the clinch. Daan effectively controlling the action here. A head punch blocked on the inside by Daan. Lew blocks an uppercut.
Lew struggles to land a body shot inside as Daan controls his hands.
#BC# Lew breaks the clinch.
Daan lands a nice looking body shot.
Daan misses with a low kick.
Lew fires out a quick counter leg kick but Daan just manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Julius Lew. I think Daan 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levi Daan! A very excited looking Levi Daan 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: Oct 27, 2024 |
#R1# Chong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Van Der Sloot works the jab nicely. Chong takes one to the side of the head.
#ROC2#Chong is rocked! Chong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Chong tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Der Sloot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Der Sloot! But no joy. Oh Chong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2# Van Der Sloot catches Chong napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Chong to the canvas!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2# Van Der Sloot drops back looking for a leg! Chong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chong manages to kick Van Der Sloot off! Van Der Sloot jumps back into Chong's guard. Van Der Sloot works a leg free and moves into half guard. Chong is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Van Der Sloot is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Chong is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Viktor Van Der Sloot! |
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Event:
SSG 362 Hlervu vs Barnett
Date: Oct 20, 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 7 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2# Gabenagus gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (4) Gabenagus Gabenagus tries to move to mount but Van Der Sloot blocks the move with his legs. Van Der Sloot is trying to improve his position. Gabenagus just content to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Van Der Sloot is trying to get back to half guard. Van Der Sloot can't do much from the bottom here. Gabenagus content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Van Der Sloot is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freaky Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2# It looks like Gabenagus 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. Gabenagus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Van Der Sloot tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gabenagus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3# Van Der Sloot is letting Gabenagus control him for a moment. Gabenagus tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2# Gabenagus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Van Der Sloot knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Gabenagus just content to control the position. #T4# Let's hope that Gabenagus has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Van Der Sloot tries to bench press Gabenagus off him but Gabenagus keeps the position. Van Der Sloot seems a little lost for a moment, as Gabenagus dominates the positioning. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gabenagus. Van Der Sloot prevents Gabenagus from moving into mount. Gabenagus content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Yet more stalling tactics from Gabenagus.#T5# Van Der Sloot wants to control but Gabenagus postures up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gabenagus in side control, just content to control the action for now. Gabenagus tries to advance to mount but Van Der Sloot denies him. Gabenagus controls the position. Van Der Sloot is looking for a sweep.#T6# Gabenagus slows the pace down. Van Der Sloot regains half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gabenagus not doing much here.
Van Der Sloot trying to control but Gabenagus postures up.
#T7##SUB2# Gabenagus 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.
Van Der Sloot is trying to control but can't.
Gabenagus wants to free his trapped foot but Van Der Sloot is holding on for dear life with his legs. Van Der Sloot is trying to control but can't.
#T8# Gabenagus performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Van Der Sloot trying to control from the bottom.
Gabenagus controlling the action here. Van Der Sloot won't allow Gabenagus to pass to mount. #T9##SUB2# Gabenagus is looking for a kimura but Van Der Sloot is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gabenagus to get the leverage. Well, if Gabenagus 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.
Gabenagus is continuing to stall.#SUB2# Gabenagus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van Der Sloot doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gabenagus. #T10# Gabenagus is thwarting Van Der Sloot's attempts to control the position. Gabenagus is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T11# Van Der Sloot is looking to control Gabenagus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van Der Sloot avoid being mounted? Gabenagus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Gabenagus wants to pass the guard but Van Der Sloot is defending well. Gabenagus works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (7) Gabenagus#T12# Van Der Sloot prevents Gabenagus from improving position. Van Der Sloot being controlled for a moment. Gabenagus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Der Sloot keeps working. Gabenagus takes a little break here. Van Der Sloot wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T13# Van Der Sloot is trying to get back to half guard. Gabenagus has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Van Der Sloot! Score +2 for reaching mount: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (9) Gabenagus Van Der Sloot wants to hold on but Gabenagus pushes him away. Gabenagus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Van Der Sloot tries to hold on but Gabenagus postures up.#T14# Gabenagus controlling from the full mount. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Gabenagus wins on points by 9 to 0. A very excited looking Mecilvus Gabenagus 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:
FCL - 58
Date: Oct 18, 2024 |
#R1# Apuro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jansen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Apuro is defended easily by Jansen. As Apuro backs off Jansen throws a huge counter combo but Apuro manages to avoid it all. Apuro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jansen was well out of range. Poor timing from Apuro. Nice defenses there by Jansen.#TD# Apuro shoots in and gets a takedown into Jansen's guard. Apuro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Apuro scores with a decent looking elbow strike. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Apuro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Apuro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Apuro distracts Jansen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Apuro's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1# Apuro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Apuro throws a big right hand that misses. Apuro advances to half guard. Apuro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Apuro not landing any meaningful shots this time. Apuro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jansen's head. Apuro is keen to just control but Jansen is a slippery customer. Apuro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Jansen is not content to let Apuro control the position. Apuro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Still in half guard, Apuro seems content to control.#T2# Jansen tries to kick Apuro off but Apuro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Apuro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jansen's head. Jansen is trying to stand up here but Apuro is controlling him well. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Apuro lands with a right hand. Apuro connects with a single shot there. Apuro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Apuro drops his hands momentarily and Jansen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Jansen lands a jab-cross combination. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Apuro looks to score with a jab to the body but Jansen is just out of range. Apuro throws a body punch but Jansen moves out of range. Mursk Apuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jansen throws a right hand that misses
and Apuro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The fighters circling - Jansen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3# Apuro tries to close the distance and clinch but Jansen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Apuro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Lotte Jansen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Apuro dips to his left and cracks Jansen with an uppercut! Jansen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Apuro scores with a nice strike. Jansen misses the shot to the body. Jansen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apuro.#TD# Apuro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2# Jansen kicks off Apuro and gets to his feet. Jansen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apuro.
Apuro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Jansen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jansen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Apuro. Apuro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4# Apuro swings widly with a right hand
and Apuro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Jansen walks into a stiff left hand from Apuro. Jansen throws a hook but Apuro avoids it easily. Apuro misses with a shot to the body and Jansen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Apuro misses with a straight left. Jansen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Apuro finds it's way round the side to connect with Jansen's head. #TD# Apuro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jansen's half guard. Apuro 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. Jansen is refusing to be controlled, as Apuro sits in half guard. Apuro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jansen defending well though. Nice strikes from Apuro there. Apuro stops Jansen from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mursk Apuro dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Apuro misses with an uppercut. Jansen saw that one coming. Apuro misses with a right hand and Jansen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Apuro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jansen. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jansen! But no joy. Apuro throws a jab but it's blocked by Jansen. Apuro throws a sloppy body shot
and Jansen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Apuro defending well as Jansen loads up on a big left hand. Jansen takes one to the chin there. Jansen looks to throw the jab but Apuro is out of range. Jansen throws out a loose jab but Apuro uses good head movement to avoid it. Jansen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Apuro slips under a jab from Jansen. Apuro tries to clinch and Jansen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. A big right from Apuro misses. A little jabbing left from Jansen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Jansen loads up on a big right hand but Apuro slips the punch. Apuro looks to score with a jab to the body but Jansen is just out of range.#T1# A shot to the body from Apuro misses enabling Jansen to counter with a crisp jab. Apuro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jansen. Jansen connects with a right hand. Apuro shakes it off.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Jansen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Apuro misses with some punches.
Jansen lands a body punch. Apuro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jansen can do to turn this around? A frustrated look appears on Jansen's face as he tries to break the clinch. Jansen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Apuro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Come on Apuro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jansen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jansen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Apuros head. Jansen misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Jansen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2# Apuro misses with a right hand letting Jansen counter with a right hand. Apuro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jansen. It seemed like Jansen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD# Apuro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. This has been an exciting period of action! Apuro looks to land a strike but Jansen avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Apuro wants to control from the top but Jansen keeps moving. Apuro looking to pass the guard. Jansen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Apuro is controlling him. Apuro chips away with some ground and pound. Apuro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3# Apuro throwing strikes from guard but Jansen blocks nicely. Apuro wants to control from the top but Jansen keeps moving. Apuro won't allow Jansen to get back to his feet. Apuro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Apuro controlling from the top position. Jansen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Jansen being controlled here, momentarily. Apuro wants to control from the top but Jansen keeps moving. Apuro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Apuro with a flurry of punches that miss. Apuro throwing strikes but missing. Apuro throws a big right hand that misses. Jansen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Apuro's corner. There ya go! There ya go! 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 Mursk Apuro will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Apuro throws a shot from downtown. Jansen moves away and avoids it. Jansen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Jansen jabs Apuro right on the nose. Apuro blinks but takes it well. Jansen throws a hook but Apuro blocks it. Jansen misses with a looping right. Jansen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Jansen throws a good cross that connects.
Jansen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Apuro dips to his left and cracks Jansen with an uppercut! Jansen connects with a right hand. Apuro shakes it off. Apuro misses with an uppercut
and Jansen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Apuro looks to land a combination but Jansen avoids it well. Jansen missing with a left hand there. Apuro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Apuro connects with a body shot that sends Jansen's belly button to the back. Apuro misses with a right hand and Jansen counters with a lovely shot to the body. Apuro avoids the body shot from Jansen.
#T1# A big right from Apuro misses. Apuro moves out of range as Jansen strikes. Apuro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Apuro misses with a straight right. #TD# Apuro closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jansen to the mat! Jansen manages to get full guard. Apuro throws a big elbow that misses. Jansen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Jansen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Apuro. Apuro lands a couple of elbows. Apuro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Apuro won't allow Jansen to get back to his feet. Jansen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2# Apuro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Apuro working some strikes from top position. Apuro passes Jansen's left leg - he's now in half guard. Apuro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Mursk Apuro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Apuro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Apuro is taking a breather. Jansen 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. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jansen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Apuro scores with a couple of nice shots. Apuro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jansen's head. Apuro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3# Apuro not doing much here.
Apuro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Apuro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Apuro is trying to control. Jansen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Jansen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Apuro. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jansen can do anything to dispel that myth. Apuro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Apuro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jansen keeps working. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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. Apuro ducks under a wild hook from Jansen. Apuro tries to close the distance and clinch but Jansen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Good exchange - Apuro coming out on top. Jansen misses with a straight right. Apuro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Apuro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jansen defends it nicely. Jansen looks to throw the jab but Apuro is out of range. Apuro swings for the body but Jansen moves out of range.
Apuro with a hook. Jansen misses with a body shot.
Lotte Jansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jansen slips under a jab. Jansen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight! Mursk Apuro showed his dominance in that final round. Well Apuro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mursk Apuro! An out of breath and clearly excited Mursk Apuro thanked Sakura Style for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
SSG 358 Hlervu vs Ozymandias
Date: Oct 06, 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Jack Sullivan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Van Der Sloot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL# Sullivan closes the distance and clinches. #TD# Sullivan pulls Van Der Sloot into guard.
Van Der Sloot preventing the sweep. Van Der Sloot looking to pass the guard. Van Der Sloot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sullivan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1# Van Der Sloot wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving. Sullivan can't keep his opponent in guard - Van Der Sloot advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Sullivan tries to get to full guard but Van Der Sloot has control of the leg. #T2# Van Der Sloot wants to pass the guard but Sullivan is defending well. Van Der Sloot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Van Der Sloot seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Sullivan is looking to improve his position.
Van Der Sloot seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3# Sullivan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Sullivan trying to hold on to Van Der Sloot's head to control him but Van Der Sloot postures up.
Sullivan is positioning himself well to prevent Van Der Sloot advancing to mount. Van Der Sloot seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4# Sullivan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5# The referee calls for the fighters to work.
It looks like Van Der Sloot 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. Sullivan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Sullivan tries to roll over but Van Der Sloot keeps him under control.#T6# Van Der Sloot content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Van Der Sloot is trying to control. Sullivan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Sullivan is trying to control but can't.
Sullivan wants to sweep but Van Der Sloot has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sullivan (0) vs (3) Van Der Sloot#T7# Van Der Sloot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sullivan keeps working. The referee asks Van Der Sloot politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Van Der Sloot prefers to stall for the moment though. Sullivan tries to improve position but can't. Van Der Sloot trying to control the action but Sullivan is working from the bottom. Sullivan is looking for a sweep.#T8# Van Der Sloot trying to control the position but Sullivan is working away. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Sullivan gets back to half guard.#SUB2# Van Der Sloot is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T9# Sullivan is looking for a sweep. Van Der Sloot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Van Der Sloot trying to mount his opponent but Sullivan defends it. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Sullivan wants to get back to full guard. Sullivan is staying active underneath Van Der Sloot, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Van Der Sloot stalling. #T10# Sullivan controlling the position well. Sullivan wants to improve his position but Van Der Sloot is controlling well.
#T11# Van Der Sloot controlling the pace. Van Der Sloot's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Sullivan tries to get to full guard but Van Der Sloot has control of the leg. Van Der Sloot seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12# Van Der Sloot trying to control from half guard but Sullivan is working away. #T13# Sullivan trying to control from the bottom.
Van Der Sloot is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Sullivan trying to get back to full guard but Van Der Sloot takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sullivan (0) vs (6) Van Der Sloot Sullivan is looking to improve his position but Van Der Sloot isn't that keen on the idea. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14# Sullivan is squirming around, avoiding Van Der Sloot's attempts to control the action. Sullivan tries to get back to half guard but can't. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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Event:
C346: Petrov vs Gunnarsson
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
#R1# Daan scores with a leg kick.
Nakamura swinging wildly here.
Daan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nakamura misses with a few strikes there.
Nakamura lands with a good body shot. Daan throws a low kick but Nakamura avoids it. Nakamura misses with a wild body shot. Daan blocks a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nakamura misses with an uppercut. Nakamura throws a right hand that misses
and Daan counters with a right hand to the body. Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakamura throws a poor cross that misses
and Daan counters with a left to the body. Daan defending well as Nakamura loads up on a big left hand. #T1# Daan wants to clinch up but Nakamura keeps it at a distance. Nakamura lands with a shot to the body. Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Nakamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daan was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakamura. Daan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Gurizuri Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Daan jabbing away but nothing is landing. Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Daan.
#TD2# Nakamura closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Daan's guard. Nakamura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES# Daan wriggles free and stands up. #T2# 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! Daan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakamura.
Daan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakamura misses with a jab, cross combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Daan misses its target. Nakamura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nakamura doesn't manage to clinch there - Daan circles away.
Daan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight. Nakamura looks to land a right hand but Daan moved out of range. Nakamura misses with a jab, cross combination.
Daan swings for the body but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura lands a nice shot to the body.
Daan moves out of range as Nakamura strikes. Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Levi Daan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Nakamura on the wrong end of a nice hook. Daan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3# Daan misses with a wild body shot. That kick from Daan tenderised Nakamura's leg. Nakamura is trying to keep his angry face on. Daan throws the kick towards the body but Nakamura avoids it. Daan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Daan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A chopping leg kick lands by Daan. Nakamura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Daan slips a jab from Nakamura. Daan is looking to wear down Nakamura with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Daan avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Daan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakamura.
As Nakamura backs away, Daan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Nakamura connects with a looping right hand.
Nakamura throws a right hand that misses
and Daan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Daan misses with a leg kick. #T4# Nakamura throws an off balance right hand
and Daan counters with a body kick that stops Nakamura in his tracks momentarily. Daan throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Daan does a little dance to reset his feet. Daan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Daan blocks a jab. Nakamura checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Nakamura misses with a jab to the body
and Daan counters with a stiff right hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Daan misses with a wild body shot. Nakamura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daan sees it coming and avoids it easily. Daan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Nakamura with a body punch. A glancing blow. Daan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Nakamura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Daan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Daan slips a jab from Nakamura. Daan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Levi Daan will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Daan scores with a push kick. Daan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakamura. Daan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nakamura just manages to avoid it. Daan jabs Nakamura to the body, keeping him at a distance. Nakamura swings and misses with a shot to the body and Daan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nakamura's knee momentarily. Nice defenses there by Nakamura. Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakamura misses with a hook
and Daan counters with a stiff right hand. Nakamura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Daan. Daan scores with a jab to the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Daan misses with a looping left. Daan connects with a body shot that sends Nakamura's belly button to the back. Daan slips a jab from Nakamura. A little feinted left hand from Daan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Nakamura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1# Daan lands a lovely overhand right. Nakamura lands a nice shot that snaps Daan's head back.
Nakamura throws a big shot that misses. Nakamura shoots in for a takedown but Daan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Daan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Nakamura drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Daan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakamura is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Nakamura checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Nakamura swings away with a body shot that misses
and Daan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Nakamura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Nakamura. Nakamura's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Daan takes a swing at Nakamura's ribcage but misses. #T2# Daan moves away from the strike by Nakamura. Nakamura misses with a combination
and Daan counters with a slapping leg kick. The fighters circling - Nakamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Nakamura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daan throwing a counter right hand but Nakamura manages to avoid it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nakamura misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Nakamura misses with a straight left. And Daan counters with a quick kick to the body but Nakamura blocks it. A slow jab from Nakamura misses its intended target. Daan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nakamura just manages to avoid it. Nakamura shoots in but Daan avoids the takedown attempt easily. Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura throws out a loose jab but Daan uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3# Nakamura misses the body punch and Daan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Nakamura jabbing away but nothing is landing. Daan scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Nakamura throws a body shot but no joy. Nakamura throws a lazy right hand but Daan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. It looked like Daan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Nakamura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Nakamura scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Daan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Levi Daan is winning the standup battle so far. Nakamura connects with a body shot that sends Daan's belly button to the back. Nakamura drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Nakamura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. This has been an exciting period of action! Nakamura falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakamura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4# Nakamura misses with a body punch
letting Daan counter with a right hand. A chopping leg kick lands by Daan. Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daan throws a quick inside leg kick. Nakamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daan.
Nakamura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Nakamura misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Daan counters with a straight right hand. Nakamura throws a body punch but Daan moves out of range. Nakamura misses with a jab to the body
and Daan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Daan throws a body punch but Nakamura moves out of range. A good leg kick by Daan. #TD2# Nakamura closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Daan dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Daan with a nice calf kick. Levi Daan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Nakamura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Nakamura backs away, Daan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Nakamura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daan manages to avoid it. Nakamura scores with the left hand. Daan knows he should have avoided that one. Nakamura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nakamura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Daan half committed to a counter leg kick. A telegraphed right hand from Nakamura misses the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nakamura throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Nakamura misses and Daan counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Daan with the inside leg kick. Nakamura misses with a body shot.
#T1# Nakamura misses with a takedown attempt - Daan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. A chopping leg kick lands by Daan. Daan motions for Nakamura to come forward. Daan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Nakamura wants to clinch up but Daan keeps it at a distance. Nakamura misses with a body shot.
Daan is looking to counter punch. Nakamura avoids the body shot from Daan.
Nakamura misses the shot to the body. Nakamura misses with a body punch
and Daan counters with a three punch combo that has Nakamura backing up. Nakamura nods at Daan to acknowledge the strikes. Nice takedown defense from Daan. No joy for Nakamura on that attempt. Nakamura needs to keep his hands up - Daan had a free shot at his head there.#T2# Nakamura misses with an uppercut
letting Daan counter with a right hand. A nice leg kick lands there from Daan. Daan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nakamura will feel that in the morning. Nakamura takes a swing at Daan's ribcage but misses. Jab by Daan. This has been an exciting period of action! Nakamura drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Nakamura misses the shot to the body. Daan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nakamura's head. Nakamura looks to clinch and Daan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Daan does a little dance to reset his feet. Daan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL# Daan has Nakamura up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3# A nice left hand lands by Daan.
Nakamura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakamura scores with an uppercut up the middle. Nakamura throws a head punch that misses. Nakamura misses with a punch to the body.
Daan gets through Nakamura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Nakamura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakamura scores with an uppercut up the middle. Nakamura tries to work over Daan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Nakamura tries a body shot but Daan blocks it.
#T4# Nakamura tries a body shot but Daan blocks it.
Nakamura misses with a short punch on the inside. Nakamura misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakamura has a couple of punches blocked by Daan.
Nakamura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakamura can do to turn this around? Nakamura misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakamura can't find room to land a body shot as Daan controls the action.
Nakamura tries to work over Daan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC# Daan breaks the clinch.
Nakamura misses with a wild body shot. Gurizuri Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nakamura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Daan. Nakamura misses with a left hand and Daan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight! Levi Daan showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Daan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levi Daan! Levi Daan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 354 Chai vs Macker
Date: Sep 22, 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 8 wins and 11 losses; Marc Vazquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Vazquez doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2# and Van Der Sloot counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Van Der Sloot. Van Der Sloot tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vazquez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Van Der Sloot is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Vazquez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Van Der Sloot is defending well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Vazquez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Vazquez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've been hearing reports that Vazquez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2# Van Der Sloot has hold of one of Vazquez's legs. Vazquez is fighting the takedown attempt but Van Der Sloot gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vazquez (0) vs (2) Van Der Sloot#SUB# Vazquez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Der Sloot defends well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vazquez pulls Van Der Sloot in to control the position. Van Der Sloot stopping the sweep attempt from Vazquez.#T1# Vazquez trying to control the position here. Van Der Sloot slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Vazquez is pulling down on Van Der Sloot's head to control his posture. Vazquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Vazquez continues to stall. More hug and hope from Vazquez.#T2# Van Der Sloot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Vazquez controlling Van Der Sloot's posture. Van Der Sloot sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vazquez's guard. Van Der Sloot trying to control the action but Vazquez is working from the bottom. Van Der Sloot prevents Vazquez from improving his position.#T3# Vazquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van Der Sloot is working away from the top position though. Vazquez wants to get back to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Vazquez is working hard here to advance position. Van Der Sloot takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Vazquez tries to get to full guard but Van Der Sloot has control of the leg. Van Der Sloot is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4# Van Der Sloot prevents Vazquez from improving his position. Vazquez trying to control here.
Van Der Sloot controlling the pace. Van Der Sloot looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Van Der Sloot controlling the action here.#T5# Van Der Sloot prevents Vazquez from improving his position. Vazquez works his way to full guard. Good work. Van Der Sloot pushing down on Vazquez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Van Der Sloot prevents Vazquez from improving his position. Van Der Sloot is controlling the pace.
Vazquez is looking for a sweep. Van Der Sloot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Van Der Sloot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T6# Vazquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van Der Sloot is working away from the top position though. Van Der Sloot with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Vazquez wants to improve his position but Van Der Sloot is controlling well.
Vazquez moves into full guard.
#T7# Van Der Sloot sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vazquez's guard. Vazquez wants to control but Van Der Sloot passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (0) vs (5) Van Der Sloot The referee asks Van Der Sloot politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Van Der Sloot prefers to stall for the moment though. Vazquez is looking for a sweep. The referee asks Van Der Sloot politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Van Der Sloot prefers to stall for the moment though. Vazquez tries to buck Van Der Sloot off but Van Der Sloot is having none of it.#T8# Van Der Sloot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vazquez keeps working. Vazquez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Van Der Sloot's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Van Der Sloot trying to pass the guard but Vazquez defending well. Van Der Sloot uses his free foot to push down on Vazquez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vazquez. Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (0) vs (8) Van Der Sloot Van Der Sloot looking to control and managing it successfully. Vazquez controls the position.#T9# Vazquez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vazquez wants to hold on but Van Der Sloot pushes him away. Van Der Sloot controlling his opponent. Vazquez is working to get back to half guard.
Vazquez doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?#T10# Van Der Sloot avoids the attempt from Vazquez to control. Vazquez is working to get back to half guard.
Vazquez tries to hold on but Van Der Sloot pushes him away. Van Der Sloot wants to control the pace but Vazquez is squirming around nicely. Van Der Sloot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Vazquez is squirming around, avoiding Van Der Sloot's attempts to control the action. #T11# Vazquez tries to reverse the position but Van Der Sloot maintains control. Vazquez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Vazquez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Vazquez tries to get to full guard but Van Der Sloot has control of the leg. Vazquez controlling the position well. Van Der Sloot content to control rather than advance. #T12# Van Der Sloot looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Vazquez trying to hold on to Van Der Sloot's head to control him but Van Der Sloot postures up.
#T13# Van Der Sloot is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Van Der Sloot looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Van Der Sloot wants to take a breather but Vazquez is having none of it. Vazquez tries to roll over but Van Der Sloot keeps him under control. Van Der Sloot trying to control the pace. #T14# Vazquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Van Der Sloot slows the pace down in half guard. Vazquez trying to control but Van Der Sloot postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Van Der Sloot trying to advance position but Vazquez counters by regaining guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Van Der Sloot wins on points by 8 to 0. |
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Event:
C339: Marley vs Shida
Date: Sep 08, 2024 |
#R1# Erdogan misses with the body kick and Daan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Erdogan throws the left hand but Daan avoids the punch easily. Daan avoids the body shot from Erdogan.
Erdogan tests Daan's chin there with a solid looking shot. Erdogan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Erdogan with a nice calf kick. Erdogan throws a leg kick that is checked and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Daan throws a chopping leg kick but Erdogan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1# Daan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Erdogan counters with a stiff right hand. Erdogan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Daan 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. A lazy left from Erdogan finds it's target. Daan looks to throw a body kick#KD# and Erdogan counters with a nice right hand that sends Daan toppling to the canvas! Daan scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Erdogan finish him?!#ROC#Daan is rocked! Erdogan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Daan is still on wobbly legs! Can Erdogan finish him? Erdogan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Daan. Daan seems to have recovered his senses. This has been an exciting period of action! Erdogan scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body kick there by Daan. Erdogan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2# Daan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Levi Daan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Erdogan misses with a body shot.
Daan swings and misses with a shot to the body and Erdogan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Daan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Daan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Erdogan under the eye. Daan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Erdogan misses with a double jab.
Daan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Daan misses the shot to the body. Daan tries to land a front kick but Erdogan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Erdogan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T3# Daan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Erdogan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Daan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Erdogan sees it coming and avoids it easily. Daan tries to land a leg kick but Erdogan saw it coming and moves away.
Erdogan misses with a left hand and Daan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Erdogan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Daan throws a leg kick but Erdogan moved away. Erdogan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Daan just manages to avoid it. A low kick from Daan is predictable there and Erdogan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Daan misses with a looping left.#T4# A looping hook to the body misses from Daan. Erdogan does a little dance to reset his feet. Daan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Erdogan. It appears Erdogan was looking to counter with a kick there. Daan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Erdogan. Daan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Erdogan ducks under a wild hook from Daan. A little feinted left hand from Erdogan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Erdogan slips a straight right by Daan. Daan scoring well with a low kick there.
Erdogan is looking to score with low kicks. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mustafa Erdogan will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Erdogan looks to score with a jab to the body but Daan is just out of range. Erdogan backing away here, and Daan unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Erdogan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Erdogan moves out of range of the leg kick from Daan. Erdogan is looking to counter punch. Daan moves away from the strike by Erdogan. Daan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Daan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Erdogan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Erdogan looks to land a left hand but Daan moved out of range nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A low kick from Daan misses and Erdogan counters with a solid body kick. Daan scores with a shot to the body.
Erdogan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daan.
#T1# Daan blocks a head kick by Erdogan.
Erdogan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Daan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Erdogan's knee momentarily. Daan misses with a left hand and Erdogan counters with a straight right hand. Good work by Erdogan as he checks the leg kick. Daan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Daan scores with a spinning back kick! Erdogan throws a leg kick that is checked and Daan counters with a stiff right hand. Daan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T2# Daan moves out of range of the body kick. Daan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A decent looking cross lands there for Daan. Erdogan thows a leg kick but Daan checks it and Daan counters with a solid body kick. Daan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Erdogan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daan.
Daan misses with a low kick. Daan slips under a jab from Erdogan.#T3# Daan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Erdogan finds it's way round the side to connect with Daan's head. Daan swings widly with a right hand
and Erdogan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A lazy left from Daan finds it's target. Erdogan throws a lazy uppercut
and Daan counters with a stiff right hand. Levi Daan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Daan cracks a nice hook into Erdogan's ribs. Daan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Erdogan manages to avoid it. Daan swings and misses with a shot to the body and Erdogan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Erdogan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4# Daan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Erdogan manages to avoid it. A low kick from Erdogan misses and Daan counters with a nice uppercut. Daan misses with a leg kick. Daan with the inside leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A telegraphed right hand from Daan misses the target. Erdogan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Erdogan takes one on the button. Erdogan throws a leg kick that misses. Daan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Erdogan tries to land a body kick and Daan counters with a straight right hand. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Daan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3# Erdogan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Daan lands a glancing blow to the side of Erdogan's head. Erdogan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Daan punishes Erdogan's body with a nice straight punch. Erdogan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Erdogan is looking to counter punch. Erdogan throws a lazy uppercut
and Daan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Erdogan throws a body kick that misses. Daan only half commits to the counter leg kick. Erdogan misses with a double jab
and Daan counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1# Erdogan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Erdogan slips a jab from Daan. Erdogan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Daan can pounce on him.
Erdogan misses with a hook
and Daan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Daan scores with a hook to the body. Erdogan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Daan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Erdogan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Daan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Daan connects with a body shot.#T2# A shot to the body from Daan misses and Erdogan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Daan thinking. Daan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Nice shot lands for Erdogan. Nice shot by Daan. Daan has been the more effective fighter overall so far. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Daan is looking to slow Erdogan down with leg kicks. Erdogan throws an overhand right that lands on Daan's shoulder, as Daan tries to avoid the shot. Erdogan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Erdogan throws a counter high kick but Daan was just alert enough to avoid it.#T3# Erdogan misses the shot to the body. Daan just misses with a punch to the body.
Erdogan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2# Daan forces Erdogan back against the cage and clinches. Erdogan working aggressively here.
Erdogan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Daan misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Daan. #BC# Erdogan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Daan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Daan is looking to slow Erdogan down with leg kicks. #T4# Erdogan walks into a straight right hand from Daan. Erdogan looks to throw the jab but Daan is out of range. Erdogan staying out of range there. Erdogan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Daan misses with a straight left. Daan throws a leg kick which misses Erdogan's front leg but catches the back leg as Erdogan tries to avoid it. Erdogan throws a body shot but no joy. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Daan connects with a leg kick. Erdogan walks into a jab. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Daan really dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4##CL2# Daan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Daan throws a punch but it's blocked by Erdogan. Erdogan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daans head. Daan lands a right hand. Daan throws a punch but it's blocked by Erdogan. Daan lands a shoulder strike. Daan lands with a left to the head. Erdogan blocks an uppercut.
Erdogan misses with a body punch.
Daan misses with a body punch.
Daan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Erdogan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Erdogan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Daan prevents a body shot from Erdogan. Erdogan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daan blocks the elbow strike.
Daan lands with a right to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Daan misses with a body punch.
#T1# Daan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Levi Daan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Still in the clinch, Daan scores with a nice short uppercut. Daan is working Erdogan over against the cage.#BC# Erdogan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Daan thows a left - swing and a miss! Daan throws a big shot that misses. Daan throws a nice outside leg kick. Daan throws out a loose jab but Erdogan uses good head movement to avoid it. Daan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erdogan.
Daan looks to land a right hand but Erdogan moved out of range. Erdogan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2# Daan misses with a shot to the body and Erdogan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Erdogan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Daan throws a shot from downtown. Erdogan moves away and avoids it. Erdogan is looking to counter punch. Daan misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Erdogan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Daan. Daan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Erdogan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Daan thows a leg kick but Erdogan checks it and Erdogan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Daan really felt that one! Erdogan checks a leg kick. Daan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3# Erdogan lands a jab to the nose. Daan throws a lazy right hand but Erdogan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Daan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Daan thuds his right hand into Erdogan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Erdogan lands with a cross. Erdogan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Erdogan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Erdogan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daan. Erdogan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Daan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4# Daan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Erdogan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daan throws a lazy uppercut
and Erdogan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Erdogan misses with a lunging right hand
and Daan counters with a leg kick. Erdogan misses with a double jab
and Daan counters with a series of strikes. Erdogan will be more careful next time no doubt. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Daan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Erdogan. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Daan dominated that fourth round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5# Daan tries to clinch up but Erdogan circles away and keeps his distance. Daan motions for Erdogan to come forward. Daan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Erdogan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little feinted left hand from Erdogan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Erdogan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Daan checks it well. Daan with a nice calf kick. Daan is looking to take this fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Daan throws a lazy uppercut
and Erdogan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Daan's knee momentarily. Mustafa Erdogan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1# A jab from Daan misses. Daan throws a right hand that misses
and Erdogan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. The fighters circling - Daan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Daan misses with a hook. Nice shot by Daan. Daan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Erdogan's sensitive parts. Daan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Erdogan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Erdogan thinks about countering with a head kick.#T2# Daan throws a lazy right hand but Erdogan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Erdogan misses with a leg kick enabling Daan to counter with a crisp jab. Daan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Erdogan is able to avoid easily. Erdogan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Erdogan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Erdogan misses with a hook. Daan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Erdogan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Good work by Erdogan as he checks the leg kick. Erdogan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3# Erdogan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daan throws a hook but Erdogan avoids it easily. A quick step to the side and Erdogan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Erdogan scores with a jab to the jaw. Erdogan avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Erdogan misses with a body punch
and Daan counters with a nice leg kick. Erdogan misses with a combination
and Daan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Erdogan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4##CL2# Daan darts in and clinches Erdogan up against the cage. Daan tries to work over Erdogan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short left from Erdogan. #BC# Erdogan manages to break the clinch.
Daan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Daan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. and Erdogan counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Daan! He's just covering up as Erdogan starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mustafa Erdogan! Mustafa Erdogan retains his middleweight title! Mustafa Erdogan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CCC 71
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1# Winston throws an overhand right that lands on Holmes's shoulder, as Holmes tries to avoid the shot. Winston misses with a jab to the body
and Holmes counters with a big head kick but Winston shrugs it off. Winston connects with a single shot there. A slow jab from Winston misses its intended target. Holmes is looking to counter punch. Holmes sizes up Winston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Holmes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Harry Winston has been cut. Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
Winston moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1# Holmes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winston. Winston works Holmes's body with a nice hook. Holmes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A telegraphed right hand from Winston misses the target. Holmes throwing a counter right hand but Winston manages to avoid it. Holmes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Winston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holmes manages to avoid it. Holmes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Winston checks a leg kick. Winston has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T2# Holmes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winston. Holmes misses with a straight left. Winston on the wrong end of a nice jab. Holmes thows a leg kick but Winston checks it and Winston counters with a nice uppercut. Winston throws a leg kick that is checked and Holmes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. This has been an exciting period of action! Holmes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3# Winston loads up on a big right hand but Holmes slips the punch. Winston avoids the head kick by Holmes.
Holmes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Holmes avoids the head kick by Winston.
Holmes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Winston will feel that in the morning. Winston misses with a leg kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Holmes darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4# Winston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. A jab from Holmes finds it's way through Winston's defenses. Holmes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Holmes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Winston misses with an uppercut. A little feinted left hand from Holmes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Holmes throws a 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! Winston slips under a jab from Holmes. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Holmes dominated that round. The cut man is working on Harry Winston's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Holmes scores with a head kick.
Holmes is looking to score with low kicks. A low kick from Holmes misses and Winston counters with a head kick. Holmes misses the shot to the body. Holmes avoids a low kick by using good footwork. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Winston keeps the fight on the outside. A nice leg kick lands there from Winston. #T1# Winston misses with a wild body shot. Winston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holmes. A jab lands there for Holmes. Michael Holmes is winning the standup battle so far. A nice leg kick lands there from Holmes. Holmes tries to clinch there but Winston circles away.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes.
#T2# Winston throws a sloppy body shot
and Holmes counters with a good low kick that Winston was not able to check. Holmes wants to slow Winston down by chopping away at his legs. The fighters circling - Winston throws out the jab but it was never going to land. It looked like Holmes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Holmes misses with a body kick. Holmes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Holmes misses with a right hand and Winston counters with a stiff right hand. Winston pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Holmes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Winston.#T3# Holmes slips under a jab. It looked like Holmes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Winston. Holmes throws a lazy uppercut
and Winston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Holmes throws a head kick that misses. A little jabbing left from Winston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Winston throws a leg kick but Holmes sees it coming and moves out of range. Nice body kick there by Winston. Winston misses with a straight right. #T4# Holmes throws a nice head kick!
Winston lands a jab. Winston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holmes manages to avoid it. Holmes throws a quick counter head kick but Winston was just out of range. Holmes moves away from the strike by Winston. Winston throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Winston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holmes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Holmes throws a body shot but no joy. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Harry Winston's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Winston throws out a token jab with nothing on it. It looked like Holmes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Winston. Winston closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes.
Holmes connects with a crisp jab. Holmes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Holmes throws a lazy head kick and Winston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Winston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1# Winston scores with a leg kick.
Winston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Holmes throws a head kick that misses and Winston counters with a lovely shot to the body. Winston wants to land a leg kick but Holmes is out of range. Holmes is looking to counter the offense by Winston and move into the clinch. Holmes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Winston. Holmes cracks Winston with a right hand to the side of the head. Holmes avoids the body shot from Winston.
Holmes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Winston manages to circle out of the way.#T2# Holmes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Winston misses with a double jab.
Winston bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Holmes tries a head kick but it misses.
Holmes lands a really nice looking cross but Winston seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Holmes throws a body punch but Winston moves out of range. #T3# Winston takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Holmes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Winston. Winston fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Winston lands a jab. Winston finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Winston throws a body punch but Holmes moves out of range. #T4# Holmes avoids the head kick by Winston.
Holmes is looking to counter with a shot to the body. A slow jab from Winston misses its intended target. Holmes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Winston. Holmes throws the left hand but Winston avoids the punch easily. Holmes sizes up Winston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Winston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Holmes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Holmes throws a leg kick which misses Winston's front leg but catches the back leg as Winston tries to avoid it. Winston throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Harry Winston. I think Winston 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Winston! |
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Event:
BB-11
Date: Aug 27, 2024 |
#R1# Soumalainen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Soumalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Soumalainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jansen counters with a stiff right hand. A low kick from Soumalainen misses and Jansen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Jansen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Good leg kick by Soumalainen. Soumalainen fails with a takedown attempt. Soumalainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Soumalainen shoots in but Jansen avoids the takedown attempt easily. Jansen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Soumalainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Jarko Soumalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Soumalainen is looking to score with low kicks.#T1# Jansen blocks a head kick by Soumalainen.
Jansen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soumalainen.
Jansen checks a leg kick. Soumalainen misses with a shot to the body and Jansen counters with a nice uppercut. A telegraphed right hand from Soumalainen misses the target. Jansen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Soumalainen just manages to avoid it. Soumalainen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jansen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. A low kick from Soumalainen is predictable there and Soumalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Soumalainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soumalainen throws a looping overhand right but Jansen ducks down to avoid it. Soumalainen loads up on a big right hand but Jansen slips the punch. Jansen throwing a counter right hand but Soumalainen manages to avoid it. Soumalainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Jansen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Soumalainen. Soumalainen looks for a takedown but Jansen sprawls well. Lotte Jansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarko Soumalainen.#T2# Soumalainen gets off balance looking for a body kick and Jansen counters with a stiff right hand. 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! Soumalainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Soumalainen misses with a left hand and Soumalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nice defenses there by Jansen. Soumalainen throws a leg kick and Soumalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Soumalainen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Jansen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Soumalainen throws a sloppy head kick and Jansen moves out of range easily. Soumalainen misses with a hook
and Jansen counters with a nice uppercut. Horrible takedown attempt by Soumalainen or perhaps it was just good defense by Jansen, which made it look bad. Jansen is looking for a counter combo. Soumalainen throws a sloppy head kick and Jansen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jansen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Soumalainen throws a head kick but Jansen moves out of range.
As Soumalainen looks to move away, Jansen throws a big counter combo but Soumalainen just gets out of the way.#T3# A low kick from Soumalainen misses and Jansen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Soumalainen connects with a leg kick. Soumalainen misses with a leg kick and Jansen counters with a lovely straight right hand! Soumalainen punishes Jansen's body with a nice straight punch. Soumalainen throws an off balance right hand
and Jansen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Soumalainen throws a leg kick letting Jansen counter with a right hand. Soumalainen throws a body kick that misses letting Jansen counter with a right hand. Soumalainen thows a leg kick but Jansen checks it and Jansen counters with an inside leg kick. Jansen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL# Jansen clinches with his opponent.
Jansen blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Jansen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jansen misses with some punches.
Soumalainen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Jansen stalls. A short right hand to the side of the head by Jansen.#T4# Soumalainen stalling in the clinch but Jansen improves position. Jansen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soumalainen backwards. Jansen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Jansen lands with a left to the head. Jansen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short left from Jansen. Jansen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Soumalainens head. Soumalainen is trying to force a seperation but Jansen has the dominant position. Jansen lands an uppercut.#ROC#Soumalainen is rocked! Jansen lands with a right to the head. Soumalainen is still on wobbly legs! Can Jansen finish him? A short right from Jansen. Soumalainen is trying to maintain a safe position but Jansen gets an underhook and turns Soumalainen into the cage. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Jansen effectively controlling the action here. A body shot lands from Jansen.
A right hook to the body lands for Jansen.
Jansen lands a body punch in the clinch. Jansen cracks Soumalainen with a nice body shot. A short right from Jansen on the inside. #T5# Jansen lands with a right to the head. Jansen lands with a light punch inside. Soumalainen is looking to break free of the clinch but Jansen has double underhooks. Jansen creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Soumalainen's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Soumalainen drops to his knees and Jansen pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lotte Jansen! |
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Event:
SSG 346 Makarov vs Gomes
Date: Aug 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 19 losses; Leenart Kuningas! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2# Van Der Sloot tries to sprawl but Kuningas drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (2) Kuningas Kuningas is looking to take a break and control but Van Der Sloot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Van Der Sloot's coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kuningas prevents Van Der Sloot from improving his position. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kuningas in particular looking to stall. Kuningas working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Van Der Sloot's thigh. Van Der Sloot counters though and makes it back to full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Van Der Sloot keeping full guard, as Kuningas tries to pass. #T1# Kuningas controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Van Der Sloot is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Kuningas trying to move into half guard but instead Van Der Sloot has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (2) vs (2) Kuningas Van Der Sloot slips nicely into half guard. Kuningas is looking to get back to full guard here but Van Der Sloot has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (5) vs (2) Kuningas Van Der Sloot tries to move to mount but Kuningas blocks the move with his legs. #T2# Van Der Sloot working away. Kuningas is looking to reverse the position. Kuningas looks to move to half guard but instead Van Der Sloot has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Van Der Sloot (7) vs (2) Kuningas Van Der Sloot controlling the pace for now. Van Der Sloot trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3# Kuningas wants to control but Van Der Sloot is having none of it. Kuningas tries to get back to half guard but can't. Kuningas tries to lock up and control but Van Der Sloot gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Kuningas sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Van Der Sloot passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (10) vs (2) Kuningas Kuningas tries to buck Van Der Sloot off but Van Der Sloot is having none of it.#T4# Van Der Sloot is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Van Der Sloot is looking to take a break and control but Kuningas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Van Der Sloot controls the position from side control.#T5##SUB# Van Der Sloot tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Kuningas is looking to reverse the position.#T6# Van Der Sloot controlling the position. Van Der Sloot moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Van Der Sloot (12) vs (2) Kuningas Kuningas working to try and regain half guard.
Kuningas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Kuningas tries to get back to half guard but can't. Kuningas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T7# Van Der Sloot wants to control the pace but Kuningas is squirming around nicely. Kuningas wants to control but Van Der Sloot is having none of it. Van Der Sloot content just to control the position here. Van Der Sloot looking to control but Kuningas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Kuningas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8# Van Der Sloot wants to control the pace but Kuningas is squirming around nicely. Kuningas tries to reverse the position but Van Der Sloot maintains control. Van Der Sloot controlling from mount. Van Der Sloot looking to control but Kuningas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9# Kuningas regains half guard. Kuningas is trying to control but can't.
Van Der Sloot wants to pass to mount but Kuningas is defending the position. Kuningas gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Van Der Sloot showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2# Kuningas working for a triangle but Van Der Sloot defends it easily.
#T10##SUB2# Kuningas has an active guard here but Van Der Sloot has managed to pass into half guard.
Kuningas trying to control from the bottom.
Kuningas wants to get back to full guard but Van Der Sloot has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (15) vs (2) Kuningas#T11# Kuningas tries to buck Van Der Sloot off but Van Der Sloot is having none of it. Kuningas manages to get back to half guard. Kuningas is doing well to control the position and prevent Van Der Sloot from advancing to side control.#SUB2# Kuningas looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Kuningas keeps control of the position for the meantime. Kuningas tries to get to full guard but Van Der Sloot has control of the leg. #T12# Van Der Sloot is keen to just control but Kuningas is a slippery customer. Kuningas trying to hold on to Van Der Sloot's head to control him but Van Der Sloot postures up.
Kuningas keeps control of the position for the meantime. Kuningas is trying to control but Van Der Sloot passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (18) vs (2) Kuningas#T13# Van Der Sloot trying to control the action but Kuningas is working from the bottom. Van Der Sloot has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kuningas! Score +2 for reaching mount: Van Der Sloot (20) vs (2) Kuningas Kuningas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Van Der Sloot wants to control the pace but Kuningas is squirming around nicely. Kuningas is looking to get to half guard.#T14##SUB# Van Der Sloot jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kuningas manages to avoid the submission attempt. Kuningas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Van Der Sloot wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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Event:
C334: Erdogan vs Queiroz
Date: Aug 18, 2024 |
#R1# The crowd cheers as Machado lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daan doesn't seem phased though. Machado lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Some bone on bone action there as Daan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Machado throws a leg kick but Daan sees it coming and moves out of range. Daan throws a shot from downtown. Machado moves away and avoids it. Machado misses with an attempted mid kick.
Daan tries a quick counter leg kick but Machado is wise to it. Daan throws an overhand right that lands on Machado's shoulder, as Machado tries to avoid the shot. Daan 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. Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daan.
Some bone on bone action there as Daan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Daan tries a quick counter leg kick but Machado is wise to it. Machado is looking to score with low kicks. Daan slips under a jab. Machado misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Daan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Machado throws a body kick that misses. Machado with a nice cross. Daan throws a low kick but Machado avoids it. Daan looks to land a left hand but Machado moved out of range nicely. Machado feints and then cracks Daan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Daan down. #T1# Machado throws a quick inside leg kick. Machado throws a wild body kick that Daan sees coming a mile off. Machado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Daan avoids a kick to the body.
Daan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Daan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Machado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daan. Daan tries a quick counter leg kick but Machado is wise to it. Machado uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Daan misses with a looping left. Machado lands a glancing blow to the side of Daan's head. Machado is looking to chop away at Daan's legs. Daan flicks out a counter leg kick but Machado steps away. Daan tries to clinch but fails miserably and Machado counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Machado throws a right hand that misses
and Daan counters with a nice uppercut. Machado ducks under a wild hook from Daan. Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daan.
Daan moves out of range of the body kick. Daan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Daan throws a low kick, looking for Machado's leg but Machado calmly moves out of range. Daan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. A nice leg kick from Machado, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wanderson Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Machado ducks under a wild hook from Daan. Machado tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Daan feints and then cracks Machado's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Machado down. Daan slips under a jab from Machado. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daan! But no joy. Machado attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Daan throws out a counter right but Machado avoids it with no problem. Machado with a jab. Machado cracks Daan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Machado throws the kick towards the body but Daan avoids it. Machado is looking to land body kicks. Daan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Machado moves out of range of the body kick. Machado misses with a body kick. #T3# Daan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Machado swings for the body but Daan moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Machado throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Machado swings widly with a right hand
and Daan counters with a good low kick that Machado was not able to check. Daan avoids the body shot from Machado.
Daan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado. Machado on the wrong end of a nice jab. Machado scores with a push kick. Machado throws a lazy uppercut
and Daan counters with a straight right hand. A nice inside leg kick there by Machado. That's going to slow Daan down. Machado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Machado throws out a loose jab but Daan uses good head movement to avoid it. Daan is looking for the big counter here. Daan slips under a jab from Machado. Machado misses with a hook. Machado ducks under a wild hook from Daan. Machado attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4# Machado wants to slow Daan down by chopping away at his legs. A nice side step and Daan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Machado on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Daan takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses. Machado misses with a leg kick and Daan counters with an inside leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Machado misses with an uppercut. Daan saw that one coming. A solid body kick from Machado. A solid leg kick lands there for Machado.
Daan jabs Machado right on the nose. Machado blinks but takes it well. Machado misses with a lunging right hand
and Daan counters with a stiff right hand. Daan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily. Machado wants to slow Daan down by chopping away at his legs. Daan misses with a hook. Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daan manages to avoid it. A kick lands to the mid section there for Daan. A slow jab from Machado misses its intended target. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderson Machado 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# Machado thows a left - swing and a miss! Daan tries a quick counter leg kick but Machado is wise to it. Daan ducks under a wild hook from Machado. Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
Daan tries a quick counter leg kick but Machado is wise to it. Wanderson Machado is winning the standup battle so far. Machado throws an off balance right hand
and Daan counters with a left to the body. Machado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daan counters with a nice body shot. Machado looks to land a right hand but Daan moved out of range. Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daan can do to turn this around? Machado misses with a hook
and Machado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Machado scores with a nice body kick.
That kick from Machado tenderised Daan's leg. Daan is trying to keep his angry face on. Daan connects with a solid leg kick. Machado throws a leg kick which misses Daan's front leg but catches the back leg as Daan tries to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Daan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Machado. Machado throws a body punch but Daan moves out of range. Machado throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Daan moves out of range of the strikes. Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daan manages to avoid it.#T1# A clash of legs there as Daan blocks the low kick. Machado throws a predictable looking body shot
and Machado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Daan staying out of range there. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Daan might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Machado has got the better of the exchanges. A swing and a miss from Machado. Daan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machado. Daan checks a leg kick. Daan blocks the body kick.
Machado misses with an uppercut
and Daan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Machado thinking. Daan looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range. Daan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Machado throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Daan counters with a straight right hand. Machado misses with a hook. Machado takes a swing at Daan's ribcage but misses. Daan throws a body shot but no joy. Daan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Machado.#T2# Machado fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Daan is out of range. Machado misses with an attempted mid kick.
It seemed like Daan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Daan throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range. Machado misses with a hook. Daan ducked under it nicely. Daan lands the left hand. Machado throws a leg kick and Daan counters with a thumping low kick. Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Machado misses with a low kick.
Daan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Machado tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Daan is able to avoid easily. Machado throws a low kick but it's checked well by Daan. Machado throws a leg kick but Daan sees it coming and checks it nicely. Daan scores with a spinning back kick! Machado looks to throw a body kick and Daan counters with a nice uppercut. Machado is looking to slow Daan down with leg kicks. #T3# Machado pivots, looking for a leg kick but Daan is out of range and Machado settles back down. It seemed like Daan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Daan misses with a hook. Daan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
Machado throws a leg kick that is checked and Daan counters with a straight right hand. A nice leg kick lands there from Daan. Machado misses with a wild body shot. Machado tries to work over Daan's front leg with a kick but Daan checks it. Machado looks for the body kick but Daan saw that one coming. Daan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Daan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Machado is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Daan's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Daan looks to land a left hand but Machado moved out of range nicely. Daan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Machado. Machado takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Machado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Machado lands with an uppercut that bounces Daan off the cage and back into range.#T4# Machado scores with a sloppy right hand. Daan should have avoided that one. 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! Machado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daan. A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Daan does a little dance to reset his feet. Daan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Machado throws a leg kick but Daan sees it coming and moves out of range. Daan blocks a jab. Daan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Daan avoids a kick to the body.
Machado misses with a low kick as Daan jumps back. An inside leg kick lands from Daan. Daan thuds a left hand into Machado's body.#CL2# Daan rushes Machado and presses him up against the cage. Machado misses with a short punch on the inside. Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Daan controls the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. A head punch blocked on the inside by Daan. Machado blocking some punches.
Machado misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Levi Daan will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daan moves away. Daan tries to move into range but Machado moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Daan connects with a leg kick. Daan checks the leg kick. Daan moves out of range of the leg kick from Machado. Daan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Machado tries to land a front kick but Daan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Machado misses the shot to the body. Good leg kick by Machado. Machado throws a leg kick that is checked and Machado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Machado digs a good hook to Daan's body.
Daan moves out of range of the body kick from Machado.
Daan digs a good body shot into Machado's ribs. Machado slips a jab and a cross from Daan.
Good shot there by Daan.#T1# Machado pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Machado pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Machado misses with a body shot.
Machado thows a left - swing and a miss! Daan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Daan moves out of range of the strikes. Daan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Daan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Machado doesn't seem bothered though. Machado gets off balance looking for a body kick and Daan counters with a nice leg kick. A clash of legs there as Daan blocks the low kick. Machado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Daan misses with a body shot.
Daan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Machado is out of range. Machado throws a leg kick but Daan sees it coming and moves out of range. Machado connects with a solid leg kick. #T2# Machado connects with an inside leg kick. Daan throws a big shot that misses. Daan lands a nice hook to Machado's body. Machado takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Daan throws a nice outside leg kick. Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Machado. Daan shrugs it off though. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Daan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Daan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machado. Daan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Machado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Machado thows a leg kick but Daan checks it and Daan counters with an outside leg kick.
Daan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Machado throws a low kick but it's checked well by Daan. Machado throws a leg kick and Daan counters with an outside leg kick.
Machado fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Daan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3# A solid leg kick lands there for Daan.
Machado missing with a left hand there. Daan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Machado misses with a right hand and Daan counters with a nice body shot. Machado misses the shot to the body. Daan scores with a jab. Daan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
Machado is looking to score with low kicks. Machado throws a leg kick and Daan counters with a right hand to the body. Daan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machado. Daan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Daan slips a straight right by Machado. Daan checks a leg kick nicely. Daan ducks under a wild hook from Machado. Daan looks like he wants to counter punch here. Daan throws a push kick but Machado slaps the foot to one side. Machado throws a push kick but Daan slaps the foot to one side. Machado backing away here, and Daan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4# Machado throws a lazy uppercut
and Daan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A clash of legs there as Daan blocks the low kick. Daan only half commits to the counter leg kick. Machado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Daan. A bone on bone clash there as Daan blocks the leg kick.
Daan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Machado back to the cage. Daan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. 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! Machado throws a push kick but Daan slaps the foot to one side. Machado pivots, looking for a leg kick but Daan is out of range and Machado settles back down. Machado throws a low kick but Daan avoids it. Daan now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Daan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Daan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Nice straight punches there by Daan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Daan. Machado misses with an uppercut. Machado pivots, looking for a leg kick but Daan is out of range and Machado settles back down. Daan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Daan loads up on a big right hand but Machado slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight! Levi Daan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Daan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Levi Daan! Levi Daan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C331: Dorado vs Diaz
Date: Aug 11, 2024 |
#R1# Daan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD# Hasapis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Daan sprawls well initially but Hasapis persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Daan has one foot on Hasapis's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Daan throws a hook but Hasapis blocks it.#TD# Daan gets caught flat footed, as Hasapis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Daan keeping moving, preventing Hasapis from controlling successfully. Hasapis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Hasapis 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. Hasapis is looking to work some ground and pound but Daan has wrist control. Daan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Hasapis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Hasapis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hasapis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Hasapis throws an elbow that misses. Daan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hasapis's guard. Nice move by Daan!#REVB##T1# Hasapis wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB# Hasapis isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Daan stacks Hasapis on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Daan! Hasapis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Hasapis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Hasapis trying to hold on to Daan's head to control him but Daan postures up.
#SUB# Hasapis looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Hasapis is trying to control but Daan passes into side control!
#T2# Hasapis tries to improve position but can't. Hasapis is trying to control Daan's posture but Daan avoids it. Hasapis trying to remain calm as Daan controls from the top position. Hasapis gets back to half guard. Hasapis wants to get back to full guard. Hasapis is working hard here to advance position. Daan performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3# Hasapis tries to roll over but Daan keeps him under control. Daan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Hasapis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#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. Daan stays in close to Hasapis's body and controls the position. #SUB# Hasapis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Hasapis 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. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Daan is looking to clinch. Daan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Daan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Levi Daan will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Hasapis misses with a looping right. Daan is looking to slow Hasapis down with leg kicks. Hasapis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hasapis closes the distance and clinches up with Daan, looking for a takedown. Hasapis pushes Daan against the cage but Daan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Daan ducks under a wild hook from Hasapis. Daan avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Hasapis throws a push kick but Daan slaps the foot to one side. Hasapis thumps Daan with a low kick. Hasapis misses with a looping left. Hasapis misses the shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Daan lands an overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Fotos Hasapis has been cut. Daan punishes Hasapis's body with a nice straight punch. Hasapis throws a right hand that misses
and Daan counters with a straight right hand. Daan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Hasapis loads up on a big right hand but Daan slips the punch.#T1# Hasapis misses with an uppercut. Hasapis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Daan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A looping hook to the body misses from Daan. Hasapis does a little dance to reset his feet. Hasapis avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A low kick from Hasapis misses and Daan counters with a stiff right hand. Hasapis with a lazy takedown attempt and Daan counters with an outside leg kick.
#TD# Hasapis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Daan moves into full guard.
Hasapis wants to control from the top but Daan keeps moving. Levi Daan has got the better of the ground game so far. Hasapis throws an elbow that misses. Daan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hasapis's guard. Nice move by Daan!#REVB##T2##SUB# Daan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hasapis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Daan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Daan controlling the pace. Hasapis tries to get to full guard but Daan has control of the leg. Daan is taking a breather. Hasapis 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. Hasapis wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB# Hasapis looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Daan pushes past his half guard into mount! Hasapis tries to hold on but Daan pushes him away. Hasapis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Daan controlling from mount. Daan has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hasapis tries to get back to half guard but can't. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Daan controlling from mount. #T4# Hasapis is trying desperately to improve position. Daan content just to control the position here. Hasapis tries to hold on but Daan postures up. Hasapis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hasapis tries to improve his position but instead Daan has taken his back! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Daan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Fotos Hasapis's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3# Nice defenses there by Daan. Fotos Hasapis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Levi Daan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Daan lands with a hook. Hasapis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Daan misses with a body shot.
Hasapis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Jab, jab by Daan - just one landing. Daan is looking to clinch. Fotos Hasapis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hasapis looks to land a left hand but Daan moved out of range nicely. Daan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hasapis. Daan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Hasapis misses with a hook. Daan ducked under it nicely. Hasapis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hasapis looks to throw the jab but Daan is out of range. Hasapis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. The crowd cheers as Daan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hasapis doesn't seem phased though. Hasapis misses with the body kick and Daan counters with a nice uppercut. #T1# Hasapis scores with a hook. Levi Daan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hasapis thows a leg kick but Daan checks it and Daan counters with a lovely shot to the body. Hasapis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Daan - that will leave a mark!
Hasapis misses with a hook to the body
and Daan counters with a nice leg kick. Hasapis just misses with a punch to the body.
Daan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Hasapis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2# Daan moves into the clinch. Hasapis is trying to push Daan away but Daan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. A shot in the inside from Hasapis. Hasapis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Hasapis tries to break free but Daan pushes him back against the cage.#T2##BC# Hasapis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A jab from Hasapis misses. Hasapis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Daan checks it well. Hasapis jabs Daan right on the nose. Daan blinks but takes it well. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hasapis throws a lazy uppercut
and Daan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. That kick from Hasapis tenderised Daan's leg. Daan is trying to keep his angry face on. Daan lands a slapping body shot.
Daan blocks a jab. Daan is looking to slow Hasapis down with leg kicks. Daan lands a slapping body shot.
Hasapis misses with a right hand and Daan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A solid leg kick lands there for Daan.
Hasapis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Hasapis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daan circles away quickly and effectively.#T3# Hasapis throws a right hand that misses
and Daan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Daan moves away from the strike by Hasapis. Hasapis misses with a leg kick and Daan counters with a slapping leg kick. Daan slaps away a takedown attempt from Hasapis, before circling back to the center of the mat. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Daan scores with a body shot.
Daan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Daan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. A jab from Daan finds it's way through Hasapis's defenses. Daan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Daan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hasapis with a body shot. Daan scores with a decent looking hook. Hasapis throws a leg kick and Daan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4# Hasapis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice body punch from Daan. Hasapis misses with a jab to the body
and Daan counters with a good low kick that Hasapis was not able to check. Daan scores with a hook to the body. Hasapis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Hasapis throws a sloppy body shot
and Daan counters with a nice body shot. Jab from Daan. Daan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Hasapis misses with an uppercut
and Daan counters with a low kick, right behind Hasapis 's knee. Hasapis tries a head kick but it misses.
Hasapis throws a leg kick and Daan counters with a low kick, right behind Hasapis 's knee. Levi Daan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Daan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Daan checks a low kick from Hasapis. Daan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Hasapis misses with a combination
and Daan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight! Levi Daan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Daan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levi Daan! Levi Daan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CCC 63 : Al Dariush vs Klimov
Date: Aug 11, 2024 |
#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. A big right from Winston misses. Winston looks to land a right hand but Farquharson moved out of range. Farquharson attempts a counter takedown but Winston avoids it well and moves away. Farquharson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Winston throws a head kick that misses. Farquharson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Farquharson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Winston throws out a leg kick but Farquharson moves out of range and Winston only half commits. #T1# Winston connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Farquharson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Farquharson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Farquharson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Winston connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Farquharson scrambles back to his feet. Winston throws a sloppy head kick and Farquharson moves out of range easily. Farquharson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Winston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2# A slapping leg kick lands for Winston.
Nice uppercut there from Winston. A right-left combo lands from Winston. Winston digs a good hook to Farquharson's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Farquharson moves out of range of the strikes. Farquharson tries to counter with a takedown but Winston is quick to defend against it. Winston misses with a left hand #TD# and Farquharson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Winston won't be happy with that. #T3# Farquharson lands some shots froms side control. The strikes coming from Farquharson are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Farquharson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Farquharson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Farquharson working the head and body with strikes. Farquharson laying and praying for a moment but Winston takes advantage and regains half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Winston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Winston is trying is best to control the position here. Farquharson slows the pace down in half guard. #T4# Farquharson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Winston knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Farquharson thows a huge punch but Winston dodges it nicely.
Farquharson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Winston knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Winston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Farquharson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Farquharson not landing any meaningful shots this time. Farquharson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Winston is not content to let Farquharson control the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston dominated that round. That's time! Farquharson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# A low kick from Winston misses #TD# and Farquharson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Winston won't be happy with that. The strikes coming from Farquharson are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Winston struggling a bit here. Farquharson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Farquharson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Winston sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Farquharson swings around for an armbar but Winston sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Farquharson's guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Farquharson is on top in guard.
#REVR# Farquharson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1# Winston keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully. Farquharson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Winston works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Farquharson throws a big right hand that misses. Winston is pulling down on Farquharson's head. It's preventing any offense from Farquharson, at least for the moment. Farquharson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Farquharson wants to control from the top but Winston keeps moving. Farquharson advances to half guard. Farquharson throwing shots but Winston is blocking nicely. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Winston has hold of Farquharson's hands but Farquharson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Winston is not content to let Farquharson control the position. Winston controlling the position well. Farquharson is pressing down on Winston's thigh, looking to free his foot. Winston is holding on for now. Winston is trying to control but can't.
Winston is trying to get back to full guard. Farquharson is trying to control the action in half guard but Winston is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3# Farquharson wants to free his trapped foot but Winston is holding on for dear life with his legs. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Farquharson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Winston with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Winston is not content to let Farquharson control the position. Farquharson winds up and cracks Winston with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Farquharson 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. Farquharson throws a strike but Winston avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Farquharson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Farquharson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Winston swivels though and keeps the full guard. Farquharson trying to control but Winston is working from the bottom. #T4# Farquharson is looking to work some ground and pound but Winston has wrist control. Farquharson won't allow Winston to sweep him here. Farquharson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. A head kick by Winston misses #TD# and Farquharson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Farquharson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Farquharson lands strikes from half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Farquharson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winston keeps working. Farquharson misses with a head shot. Winston uses the momentum to regain guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Farquharson dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3# Winston throws a head kick but Farquharson moves out of range.
Farquharson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Winston sprawls and moves away. Winston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Winston throws an off balance right hand
#TD# and Farquharson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Farquharson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Farquharson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Farquharson trying to control the pace. Nice strikes from Farquharson there. #T1# Farquharson slows the pace down in half guard. Farquharson throwing shots but Winston is blocking nicely. Winston is looking for a sweep. Farquharson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Farquharson is looking to take a break and control but Winston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Farquharson stalling. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Farquharson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Farquharson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Winston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Farquharson. Winston wants to control but Farquharson is keeping busy and won't allow it. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Farquharson in particular looking to stall. Farquharson is nestled in close to Winston, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Farquharson stalling away here and it's allowed Winston to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Farquharson lands a couple of elbows.#T3# Farquharson lands a couple of elbows. Farquharson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Winston swivels though and keeps the full guard. Farquharson looking to sit in guard and control but Winston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Winston won't allow Farquharson to sweep him here. Farquharson is trying to hold Winston in close to prevent damage but Winston has managed to pass into half guard.
Duncan Farquharson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Farquharson is trying to maintain the position but Winston is very close to passing his half guard. Winston tries to stand but can't do so whilst Farquharson controls his leg. #T4# Farquharson wants to get back to full guard. Farquharson is working hard here to advance position. Farquharson keeping control of the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Farquharson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Farquharson. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Farquharson clearly takes that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4# Winston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Farquharson. The fighters circling - Winston throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Farquharson attempts a counter takedown but Winston avoids it well and moves away. Winston is looking to chop away at Farquharson's legs. Farquharson tries to counter with a takedown but Winston is quick to defend against it. A head kick misses from Winston. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Farquharson checks a low kick from Winston. Farquharson tries to counter with a takedown but Winston is quick to defend against it.#T1# Winston tries a head kick but it misses.
Farquharson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Winston sprawls and moves away. Winston thows a left - swing and a miss! Farquharson feinted with a counter takedown. Farquharson slips a jab from Winston. Farquharson tries to counter with a takedown but Winston is quick to defend against it. A telegraphed right hand from Winston misses the target. Harry Winston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Winston throws a lazy head kick #TD# and Farquharson counters with a single leg into guard. Winston didn't expect that. #T2# Farquharson connects with a couple of short punches. Farquharson with a flurry of punches that miss. Farquharson looking to pass the guard. Farquharson looking to sit in guard and control but Winston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Farquharson is trying to keep Winston in close.
Farquharson is pulling down on Winston's head to control his posture. Farquharson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB# Farquharson working for submissions but it's allowed Winston to get to half guard.
#T3# Farquharson trying to control but Winston postures up.
Farquharson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Winston's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Winston's back!#SUB# Farquharson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Winston has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Farquharson tries to keep control of the position but Winston is staying busy.#T4# Winston just trying to survive but Farquharson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Winston is taking damage to the body and head. Farquharson thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. Farquharson gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. Winston is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Farquharson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB# Farquharson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Winston tries to break free.
Farquharson connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Winston to escape the position.
Even with his hooks in, Farquharson manages to miss with strikes from the back. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Farquharson looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Farquharson had his way with Harry Winston in that round. That's time! Farquharson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5# Farquharson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Farquharson appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Farquharson slips a jab from Winston. Farquharson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Winston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Farquharson blocks a head kick by Winston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Winston throws a hook but Farquharson avoids it easily.#T1# Farquharson moves away from the strike by Winston. Farquharson tries to counter with a takedown but Winston is quick to defend against it. Winston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farquharson manages to avoid it. Harry Winston seems to be getting the better of the standup. Farquharson slips under a jab from Winston. Farquharson attempts a counter takedown but Winston avoids it well and moves away. Decent striking displayed by Winston there. Winston moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2# Winston throws a head kick but Farquharson moves out of range.
Farquharson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Winston tries a head kick but it misses.
Farquharson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Winston sprawls and moves away. Winston tries a head kick but it misses.
Farquharson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Winston throws a sloppy head kick and Farquharson moves out of range easily. Farquharson feinted with a counter takedown. A jab from Winston misses. Farquharson attempts a counter takedown but Winston avoids it well and moves away.#T3# Winston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Winston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winston misses with a lunging right hand
#TD# and Farquharson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Winston won't be happy with that. Farquharson is working Winston over with some ground and pound from side control. Farquharson is looking to take a break and control but Winston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Farquharson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Harry Winston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Farquharson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winston can do to turn this around?#T4# Winston is working to avoid the ground and pound but Farquharson connects with a decent elbow. Farquharson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Farquharson wants to control but Winston is keeping him busy. Winston dodges the ground and pound from Farquharson. Farquharson trying to control the position but Winston is working away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! The strikes coming from Farquharson are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Duncan Farquharson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Winston being controlled for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Harry Winston. I think Farquharson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47 Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duncan Farquharson! |
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Event:
SSG 341 Macker vs Solo
Date: Aug 11, 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; T Mustana Chai! The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2# Chai clinches up against the cage. Van Der Sloot is trying to drag Chai to the mat but Chai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2# Chai has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Van Der Sloot regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (2) Chai Chai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Van Der Sloot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Van Der Sloot keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass. Van Der Sloot looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Der Sloot, not yet. #T1# Van Der Sloot is working hard here to advance position. Chai controls from within his opponent's guard. Chai preventing the sweep. Van Der Sloot being controlled here, momentarily. Chai wants to pass the guard but Van Der Sloot is keeping the position.#T2# Chai forces his way into half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chai in particular looking to stall. Chai works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (5) Chai Chai controlling the pace for now. Van Der Sloot tries to hold on but Chai postures up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Chai takes Van Der Sloot's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Van Der Sloot is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (8) Chai Chai controls the position. Van Der Sloot is in bad spot here.
#T4# Chai trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Van Der Sloot doesn't escape. Van Der Sloot is in bad spot here.
Chai really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Van Der Sloot. Let's hope that Chai has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T5# Van Der Sloot trying to control the position but Chai manages to sink in the hooks. Van Der Sloot is in bad spot here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Chai controlling the positon. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Van Der Sloot is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T6# Chai trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Van Der Sloot doesn't escape. Van Der Sloot trying to control the hands but Chai won't let him. #T7# You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Van Der Sloot is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Van Der Sloot is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Chai avoiding Van Der Sloot 's attempts to control his hands. Van Der Sloot is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Van Der Sloot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T8##SUB2# Chai patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Chai controls the action.#T9# Van Der Sloot rolls, trying to escape but Chai keeps control of the position.
Chai controlling the position well here. Van Der Sloot rolled but Chai kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Chai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T10# We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Chai. More stalling from Chai. Yet more stalling tactics from Chai. Chai is continuing to stall.#T11##SUB2# Van Der Sloot preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chai. Van Der Sloot tries to escape the position.
Chai has good solid back control here. Van Der Sloot tries to escape the position.
#T12# You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Chai has the hooks in. Van Der Sloot is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Chai controls the action. Van Der Sloot wants to control his opponent's hands but Chai gets his hands free. #T13# Chai controls the action. The adventures of Chai the control monster continue. Boring.#SUB2# Van Der Sloot is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Chai gets his way!
#SUB2# Chai is cranking Van Der Sloot's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Van Der Sloot! He's tightened the choke and Van Der Sloot is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). T Mustana Chai! T Mustana Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 333 Helvig vs Hunt
Date: Jul 21, 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Thiago Cardosi! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2# Cardosi shoots in and gets a takedown into Van Der Sloot's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (2) Cardosi The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cardosi forces his way into half guard.#SUB2# Cardosi seems to be working for a kimura but Van Der Sloot defends the submission attempt. Van Der Sloot is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Van Der Sloot is looking for a sweep. Cardosi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Van Der Sloot won't allow Cardosi to pass to mount. Cardosi wants to take a breather but Van Der Sloot is having none of it. #SUB2# Cardosi seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Van Der Sloot is looking to control Cardosi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van Der Sloot avoid being mounted? Cardosi wants to control but Van Der Sloot is keeping him busy. Van Der Sloot is looking to improve his position.
#T1# Cardosi is stalling here. Van Der Sloot is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cardosi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Van Der Sloot has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Van Der Sloot (4) vs (2) Cardosi Cardosi is looking for a sweep. Cardosi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Cardosi tries to roll over but Van Der Sloot keeps him under control. Van Der Sloot controlling the action here. Cardosi is looking for a sweep. Van Der Sloot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Van Der Sloot is thwarting Cardosi's attempts to control the position.#T2# Van Der Sloot tries to pass to full mount but Cardosi defends it. Cardosi wants to get back to full guard. Cardosi works his way to full guard. Good work. Cardosi looking for a sweep. Not yet Cardosi, not yet. Cardosi wants to improve his position but instead Van Der Sloot has moved into half guard.
#T3# Van Der Sloot prevents Cardosi from improving his position. Cardosi is not content to let Van Der Sloot control the position. Cardosi tries to get to full guard but Van Der Sloot has control of the leg. Cardosi is trying to control but Van Der Sloot passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (7) vs (2) Cardosi Cardosi is trying to get back to half guard.#T4# Cardosi keeps trying to improve his position. Cardosi is still trying to improve position. Cardosi gets back to half guard. Cardosi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Van Der Sloot passes into half guard. #T5# Cardosi is looking to improve his position.
Van Der Sloot controlling the action here. Cardosi trying to hold on to Van Der Sloot's head to control him but Van Der Sloot postures up.
Van Der Sloot prevents Cardosi from improving his position.#T6# Cardosi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Van Der Sloot has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (10) vs (2) Cardosi Van Der Sloot controlling the position easily from mount. Van Der Sloot seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cardosi for as long as he can get away with. Van Der Sloot prevents Cardosi from getting the reversal.#T7# Van Der Sloot looking to control and managing it successfully. Cardosi is desperately trying to improve his position but Van Der Sloot has a good base and remains in mount. Van Der Sloot content just to control the position here. Cardosi wants to hold on but Van Der Sloot pushes him away. Van Der Sloot looking to control and managing it successfully. Cardosi working to try and regain half guard.
Cardosi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T8# Van Der Sloot trying to control but he's not successful this time. Cardosi tries to reverse the position but Van Der Sloot maintains control. Cardosi regains half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9# Van Der Sloot trying to control the pace. Van Der Sloot wants to pass the guard but Cardosi is defending well. Cardosi manages to get to full guard.
Cardosi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T10##SUB2# Cardosi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Der Sloot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Cardosi wants to sweep here but Van Der Sloot controlling him for the moment. Van Der Sloot looking to pass the guard. Cardosi working a defensive guard here.
Cardosi 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. Van Der Sloot stays in close to Cardosi's body and controls the position. #T11# Van Der Sloot has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Cardosi working a defensive guard here.
Cardosi wants to improve his position but instead Van Der Sloot has moved into half guard.
Cardosi is trying to control but can't.
Cardosi is looking for a sweep. Van Der Sloot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12# Van Der Sloot takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Cardosi is refusing to be controlled, as Van Der Sloot sits in half guard. Cardosi trying to hold on to Van Der Sloot's head to control him but Van Der Sloot postures up.
Van Der Sloot not doing much here.
Cardosi trying to control here.
Cardosi wants to get back to full guard. Cardosi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T13##SUB2# Cardosi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Cardosi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Van Der Sloot puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cardosi is trying to get back to full guard. Van Der Sloot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cardosi keeps working. Van Der Sloot prevents Cardosi from improving his position.#T14# Van Der Sloot is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Cardosi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Van Der Sloot's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Van Der Sloot's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Van Der Sloot (10) vs (6) Cardosi#SUB2# Cardosi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. A lull in the action here.
Van Der Sloot tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight! Van Der Sloot takes the fight on points by 10 to 6. Thiago Cardosi was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 331 Soderberg vs Hunt
Date: Jul 14, 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 12 wins and 4 losses; Paulo Miyao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. 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.#CL# Miyao rushes Van Der Sloot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Van Der Sloot is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Miyao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD# Miyao successfully pulls guard.
Van Der Sloot pushes down on Miyao's leg and manages to get into half guard. Miyao wants to improve his position but Van Der Sloot is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Miyao trying to control from the bottom.
Van Der Sloot content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1# Miyao wants to improve his position but Van Der Sloot is controlling well.
Miyao works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB# Miyao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Der Sloot defends well.#SUB2# Van Der Sloot is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Miyao is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Miyao has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (2) vs (0) Van Der Sloot#T2# Miyao passes into half guard. Van Der Sloot 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. Van Der Sloot wants to control but Miyao is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Miyao uses his free foot to push down on Van Der Sloot's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Van Der Sloot. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (5) vs (0) Van Der Sloot#T3# Van Der Sloot tries to hold on but Miyao pushes him away. #SUB# Miyao swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Van Der Sloot is now in Miyao's guard. A big mistake from Miyao there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (5) vs (2) Van Der Sloot Miyao is pulling down on Van Der Sloot's head. It's preventing any offense from Van Der Sloot, at least for the moment. Van Der Sloot wants to pass the guard but Miyao is keeping the position.#SUB# Miyao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Van Der Sloot defends it easily.#T4# Miyao looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Miyao working a defensive guard but Van Der Sloot manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (5) vs (5) Van Der Sloot Van Der Sloot tries to advance to mount but can't. Miyao is looking to regain half guard here but Van Der Sloot keeps moving and retains side control. #T5# Miyao is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Van Der Sloot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Miyao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Van Der Sloot. #SUB# Miyao actively working from the bottom here.#T6# Van Der Sloot content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Miyao wants to get back to full guard. Van Der Sloot is trying to control the action in half guard but Miyao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Van Der Sloot is taking a breather. Miyao 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. Miyao tries to roll over but Van Der Sloot keeps him under control.#T7# Miyao is working hard here to advance position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Miyao is looking to control Van Der Sloot's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miyao avoid being mounted? Miyao moves into full guard.
Miyao tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8# Miyao lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (7) vs (5) Van Der Sloot Van Der Sloot keeping moving, preventing Miyao from controlling successfully. Van Der Sloot looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Der Sloot, not yet. Miyao postures up.
Miyao is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Van Der Sloot keeping full guard, as Miyao tries to pass. #T9# Van Der Sloot wants to control the position but Miyao says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Van Der Sloot wants to improve his position but Miyao is controlling well.
Van Der Sloot slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Miyao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Der Sloot swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10# Miyao trying to move into half guard but instead Van Der Sloot has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (7) vs (7) Van Der Sloot Miyao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Miyao wants to control the position but Van Der Sloot says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Van Der Sloot is looking to take a break and control but Miyao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11# Van Der Sloot content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Miyao trying to hold on to Van Der Sloot's head to control him but Van Der Sloot postures up.
Van Der Sloot is trying to control. Miyao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Van Der Sloot trying to control the pace. It looks like Van Der Sloot 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.#T12# Miyao trying to hold on to Van Der Sloot's head to control him but Van Der Sloot postures up.
#T13# Miyao gets full guard. Miyao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB# Miyao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Der Sloot defends well. Miyao wants to sweep here but Van Der Sloot controlling him for the moment. Van Der Sloot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyao swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14# Miyao looking for a sweep. Not yet Miyao, not yet. Van Der Sloot trying to control but Miyao is working from the bottom. Miyao wants to sweep here but Van Der Sloot controlling him for the moment. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Van Der Sloot controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight! As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Miyao gets a bonus point for attempting more subs. Miyao takes the fight on points by 8 to 7. A victorious Paulo Miyao thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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CCC 50 : Al Dariush vs Winston
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1# Al Dariush scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Winston tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Dariush chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Winston keeps the fight on the outside. Al Dariush connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Winston's hands. A jab from Al Dariush finds it's way through Winston's defenses. Al Dariush looks to land a right hand but Winston moved out of range. Al Dariush looks to land a right hand but Winston moved out of range. Al Dariush fakes the leg kick and cracks Winston in the body. A swing and a miss from Winston.#CL# Al Dariush clinches. Al Dariush tries to throw a body punch but Winston avoids it by throwing Al Dariush back against the cage. Winston prevents a body shot from Al Dariush. Al Dariush lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2# Winston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Winston uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Al Dariush has time to react. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Al Dariush dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1# Al Dariush doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2# Winston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab from Al Dariush. Al Dariush tries to clinch but Winston is having none of it. Al Dariush ducks under a wild hook from Winston. Al Dariush sizes up Winston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Winston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Al Dariush. Al Dariush just misses with a punch to the body.
Winston wants to land a leg kick but Al Dariush is out of range. Al Dariush swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Al Dariush tries to clinch there but Winston circles away.
Winston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Al Dariush swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winston takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Al Dariush tries to clinch but fails miserably and Winston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2# Winston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Dariush. Winston lands with a right hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Al Dariush doesn't manage to clinch there - Winston circles away.
Al Dariush fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Winston. Winston dodges the punch combination from Al Dariush.
Winston chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al Dariush can pounce on him.
Winston throws out a leg kick but Al Dariush moves out of range and Winston only half commits. Al Dariush dips to his left and cracks Winston with an uppercut! Al Dariush cracks Winston with a good jab. Al Dariush connects with a looping right hand.
Winston smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Al Dariush is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winston. Winston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3# Winston throws the left hand but Al Dariush avoids the punch easily. Al Dariush misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winston.
Al Dariush backing away here, and Winston unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Al Dariush lands a nice looking body kick. Decent striking displayed by Winston there. Al Dariush looks to land a body kick but Winston moved away. Al Dariush steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winston.#CL# Al Dariush moves into range and clinches up with Winston. Winston working hard to break the clinch. Al Dariush lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2# Winston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Al Dariush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winston. Al Dariush tries to clinch up. A decent looking body kick lands there for Al Dariush. Nice shot lands for Al Dariush. Al Dariush motions for Winston to come forward. Al Dariush throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Winston raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Winston ducks right into an uppercut from Al Dariush. #T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Al Dariush slips under a jab. Winston throws a jab when Al Dariush was well out of range.#CL# Al Dariush gets a clinch. #TD# Al Dariush has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Winston uses from the top position. Al Dariush is pulling down on Winston's head to control his posture. #SUB# Al Dariush is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winston defends well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Winston wants to stand but Al Dariush is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB# Al Dariush has his foot on Winston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Winston works his way back into a safe position though. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgars Al Dariush dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Winston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Al Dariush looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Winston takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Winston tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Dariush looks to land a body kick but Winston moved away. Al Dariush misses with a shot to the body and Al Dariush takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Al Dariush moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Al Dariush tries to close the distance and clinch but Winston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Al Dariush works over Winston's head and body with a nice combination. Al Dariush scores with a body shot.
Edgars Al Dariush is winning the standup battle so far. Winston throws a hook but Al Dariush blocks it. Winston throws a body shot but no joy. Al Dariush tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winston paws at him with a jab and circles away. A head kick misses from Winston. Al Dariush is looking to counter with a body kick. Winston misses with a leg kick. Al Dariush scores with a nice body kick.
#T1# Winston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL# Al Dariush takes the fight into the clinch. Winston is trying to break the clinch but Al Dariush has him pressed against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Winston's face as he tries to break the clinch. Al Dariush prevents Winston from breaking the clinch. Al Dariush misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD# Al Dariush jumps into guard, dragging Winston to the mat.
Winston wants to stand but Al Dariush is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB# Al Dariush is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Winston is looking to stand up but Al Dariush won't let him. #T2##SUB# Al Dariush is looking for a triangle but Winston pushes his legs off easily.
Al Dariush controls Winston momentarily but Winston frees himself. #SUB# Al Dariush is looking for a triangle here but Winston uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Winston wants to stand but Al Dariush is controlling his arm.#T3# Al Dariush can't do much from the bottom here. Al Dariush tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2# Winston stands up. Al Dariush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winston can do to turn this around? Al Dariush swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Winston. Winston misses with a hook. Al Dariush ducked under it nicely. Al Dariush swings for the body but Winston moves out of range.
Winston moves out of range as Al Dariush throws a body kick.
#T4# Al Dariush throws a leg kick and Winston counters with a low kick, right behind Al Dariush 's knee. Al Dariush misses with a straight right. Winston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Al Dariush tries to clinch but Winston is having none of it. Al Dariush misses with a low kick as Winston jumps back. Al Dariush throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Winston stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Winston on the wrong end of a nice jab. Al Dariush throws a quick inside leg kick. Winston misses with a head kick.
Al Dariush misses the shot to the body. Al Dariush fails with an attempt to clinch.
Winston misses the shot to the body. Al Dariush throws a body shot but no joy. Al Dariush misses with a hook to the body
and Winston counters with a thumping low kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Winston throws a head kick but Al Dariush moves out of range.
Al Dariush half committed to a counter leg kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgars Al Dariush dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action!#R3# Al Dariush throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winston misses with a few strikes there.
Al Dariush scores with a leg kick.
Winston takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Al Dariush is looking to clinch. Al Dariush throws a body shot but no joy. Winston's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Al Dariush swings for the body but Winston moves out of range.
Winston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Dariush. Winston throws a jab when Al Dariush was well out of range. Winston checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Al Dariush bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Winston's head backwards. Winston shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. A slapping leg kick lands for Al Dariush.
Al Dariush throws a leg kick which misses Winston's front leg but catches the back leg as Winston tries to avoid it. Winston walks forward, straight into a front kick from Al Dariush.#T1# Al Dariush jabs Winston to the body, keeping him at a distance. Winston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A slow jab from Al Dariush misses its intended target. Winston has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Al Dariush. Winston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Al Dariush to score with a decent uppercut. Al Dariush fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Winston is out of range. Winston is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Winston throws a sloppy head kick and Al Dariush moves out of range easily. Al Dariush fails in his attempt to clinch. Al Dariush thuds a left hand into Winston's body. Al Dariush fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Nice jab there from Al Dariush. Al Dariush moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Al Dariush misses with a wild body shot. Al Dariush throws a hook but Winston blocks it.#T2# Al Dariush misses with a body kick. Al Dariush scores with a nice right hand.
Al Dariush works Winston's body with a nice hook. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Winston throws a head kick that misses. #CL# Al Dariush closes the distance and clinches.#BC2# Winston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot by Al Dariush. The fight stays on the outside here - Al Dariush looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Al Dariush works the jab nicely. Al Dariush uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winston. A head kick misses from Winston. Al Dariush throws a half hearted mid kick. Despite the aggression on Winston's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Edgars Al Dariush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# Al Dariush misses with an attempted mid kick.
Al Dariush misses with a straight right. Al Dariush tries to land a front kick but Winston steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Al Dariush connects with a body shot that sends Winston's belly button to the back. Al Dariush ducks under a wild hook from Winston. Winston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Dariush sees it coming and avoids it easily. Al Dariush is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Winston takes a jab right on the kisser.
Al Dariush tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winston paws at him with a jab and circles away. Good shot there by Al Dariush. Winston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Al Dariush looks to land a body kick but Winston moved away. Winston appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4# Al Dariush throws a body punch but Winston moves out of range. Winston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Winston throws a sloppy head kick and Al Dariush moves out of range easily. Winston missing with a left hand there. Al Dariush was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Al Dariush bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Winston's head. Winston slips a straight right by Al Dariush. A countering left hand to the body from Winston misses. Winston misses with a looping left. Al Dariush was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Al Dariush cracks Winston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Al Dariush keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winston. Al Dariush thuds a left hand into Winston's body. Al Dariush lands a lovely overhand right. Al Dariush misses with a jab to the body
and Winston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Al Dariush thows a left - swing and a miss! Winston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Al Dariush takes a swing at Winston's ribcage but misses. Winston throws a big counter head kick but Al Dariush avoids it with no problem. Al Dariush tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgars Al Dariush clearly takes that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4##CL# Al Dariush has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2# Winston breaks the clinch.
Al Dariush throws a leg kick which misses Winston's front leg but catches the back leg as Winston tries to avoid it. Winston needs to keep his hands up - Al Dariush had a free shot at his head there. Winston throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Al Dariush. Winston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
An inside leg kick lands from Winston. Winston takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Al Dariush is looking to clinch but Winston is avoiding it.
Winston scores with a head kick. Al Dariush tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Edgars Al Dariush has been cut. Winston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Dariush throws a half hearted mid kick. Winston throws out a counter right but Al Dariush avoids it with no problem. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Winston throws a head kick but Al Dariush moves out of range.
Al Dariush swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Al Dariush throws a body punch but Winston moves out of range. #T1# Al Dariush lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Al Dariush cracks Winston with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Winston checks the leg kick nicely there.
Al Dariush thumps Winston with a low kick. A jab from Winston misses. Winston moves out of range of the body kick from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush throws a solid leg kick but Winston takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Al Dariush. Al Dariush uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Winston has time to react. A low kick from Al Dariush misses and Winston counters with a straight right hand.#CL# Al Dariush gets in close and instigates a clinch. Winston is trying to break the clinch but Al Dariush is controlling him. Al Dariush misses with some punches.
Al Dariush fails to pull guard.
#BC2# Winston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Al Dariush scores with the left hand. Winston knows he should have avoided that one. #T2# Al Dariush pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. A little jabbing left from Winston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Winston misses with an uppercut. Winston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Al Dariush is looking to clinch. As Al Dariush backs off Winston throws a huge counter combo but Al Dariush manages to avoid it all. Al Dariush fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Winston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Winston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Dariush sees it coming and avoids it easily. Al Dariush misses with a wild body shot. Al Dariush pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Winston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Al Dariush tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winston swats him away and circles back towards the center. Al Dariush is looking to slow Winston down with leg kicks. Winston walks into a jab. Al Dariush fails with an attempt to clinch.
Winston is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T3# Al Dariush bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Al Dariush wants to clinch. Al Dariush backing away here, and Winston unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Winston lands a leg kick that knocks Al Dariush off balance momentarily. Good shot there by Al Dariush. Al Dariush lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Al Dariush lands with a cross. Al Dariush bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Winston tries to move into range but Al Dariush moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. A swing and a miss from Al Dariush.#T4# Al Dariush with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Winston to score with a decent uppercut. Winston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Al Dariush, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Al Dariush ducks under a wild hook from Winston. Al Dariush takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Winston does it's job there. Al Dariush lets loose with a powerful body kick. Winston will feel that in the morning. Winston tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut there from Al Dariush. A big left from Al Dariush misses. Al Dariush lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Winston throws a shot from downtown. Al Dariush moves away and avoids it. Al Dariush throws a leg kick but Winston checks it. Winston shapes to counter with a head kick. Al Dariush bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Winston's head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgars Al Dariush had his way with Harry Winston in that round. The cut man is working on Edgars Al Dariush's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5# Winston misses with a leg kick. Al Dariush shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Al Dariush is looking to clinch. Winston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Good work by Al Dariush as he checks the leg kick. Al Dariush chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Winston misses with a wild body shot. Al Dariush wants to land a leg kick but Winston is out of range. Al Dariush tries to close the distance and clinch but Winston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Winston shapes to counter with a head kick. A slapping body kick lands there for Al Dariush. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A chopping leg kick lands by Al Dariush. Winston throws a low kick but Al Dariush avoids it. Winston on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Good standup being displayed there by Winston as he connects with a hook. Al Dariush lands with a nice body punch. #T1# Al Dariush misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winston. Al Dariush does a little dance to reset his feet. Winston blocks the body kick.
Al Dariush is looking to slow Winston down with leg kicks. Al Dariush tries to clinch up but Winston circles away and keeps his distance. Al Dariush digs a good body shot into Winston's ribs. Winston misses with a looping left. Winston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Al Dariush. Al Dariush lands with a good body shot. Winston takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Winston throws a right and a left that both miss. Winston throws a head kick that misses. #T2# Al Dariush throws a leg kick but Winston checks it. Al Dariush lands a jab to the nose. Al Dariush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winston.
Al Dariush half committed to a counter leg kick. Al Dariush will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Winston throws a big counter head kick but Al Dariush avoids it with no problem. Al Dariush avoids the head kick by Winston.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Al Dariush tries to clinch up. Al Dariush lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Al Dariush ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Al Dariush jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Al Dariush uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winston. Winston throws the left hand but Al Dariush avoids the punch easily. Al Dariush wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3# Al Dariush lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Al Dariush. Winston throws a sloppy head kick and Al Dariush moves out of range easily. Al Dariush chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al Dariush lands a slapping body shot.
Al Dariush fails in his attempt to clinch. Al Dariush throws a leg kick which misses Winston's front leg but catches the back leg as Winston tries to avoid it. Edgars Al Dariush is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Nice uppercut lands for Al Dariush. That snapped Winston's head back.
Al Dariush looks to land a right hand but Winston moved out of range. Al Dariush displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winston throws out the jab. Al Dariush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Dariush dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Al Dariush moves in looking to clinch but Winston pushes him off.#T4# Winston looks to land a right hand but Al Dariush moved out of range.#CL# Al Dariush rushes Winston and presses him up against the cage. Winston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harry Winston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Winston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Winston is trying to break free. Al Dariush struggles to land a body shot inside as Winston controls his hands.
#BC2# Winston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Al Dariush fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Winston, pushing him back 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! Winston wants to break the clinch but can't.
Al Dariush blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Dariush prevents a body shot from Winston. Edgars Al Dariush has scored more points in the clinch so far. Winston misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight! Edgars Al Dariush showed his dominance in that final round. Well Al Dariush has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45 Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgars Al Dariush! Edgars Al Dariush retains his light heavyweight title! During a confident post fight interview, Edgars Al Dariush thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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