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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SMASH: Noeigati vs Hun
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Craven on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tico 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.
Tico will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Craven showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tico.
Craven looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tico looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Craven looks to land a combination but Tico avoids it well.
Tico walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Craven is looking to slow Tico down with leg kicks.
Craven misses with a hook
and Tico cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Craven scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tico works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Craven moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tico lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2#Craven is rocked!
Tico swinging wildly here.
Craven was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oh Craven is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Craven misses with a low kick as Tico jumps back.
Craven chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tico can pounce on him.
Craven seems to have got his legs back now.
Craven jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tico misses with a series of wild punches.
Craven appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Craven clobbers Tico with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Craven throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Some bone on bone action there as Craven checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tico Tico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Craven lands with a kick to the temple. Tico shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Craven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tico moves away.
Craven moves out of range as Tico strikes.
Craven walks into a jab.#TD#
Craven closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tico did well to prevent Craven getting side control.
Craven trying to control the action but Tico is working from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Craven connects with a nice short shot to Tico's temple.
Craven trying to mount his opponent but Tico defends it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Craven is looking for a kimura here.
Craven wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tico keeps working. #T2#
Tico keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Craven trying to mount his opponent but Tico defends it.
Craven content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Craven looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Craven with the ground and pound but Tico uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Craven lands a couple of digs.
Tico seems keen to control Craven's posture.
Craven stands up over Tico, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tico has Craven pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Craven drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tico looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tico looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tico! #REVB##T4#
Craven tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tico presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craven can't escape the position.
Craven is working hard here to advance position.
Tico tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Craven wants to hold on but Tico pushes him away.
Craven keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tico Tico will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Craven throws a head kick that misses.
Craven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Tico. That snapped Craven's head back.
Craven takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tico is looking to chop away at Craven's legs.
Tico Tico seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Craven cracks a nice hook into Tico's ribs.
Craven takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tico looks to throw the jab but Craven is out of range.
Craven closes the distance and clinches up with Tico, looking for a takedown. Craven pushes Tico against the cage but Tico circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tico looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tico misses with a straight right.
Tico takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Craven misses with the combination.
Tico swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Craven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tico.
Tico throws a looping overhand right but Craven ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tico looks to land a body kick but Craven moved away.
Tico misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Craven looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tico throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tico lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tico with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tico throws a looping overhand right but Craven ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Craven shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tico napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Destin Craven overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Craven thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Craven is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Craven creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tico sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T2##SUB#
Craven is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tico has escaped the position, nice work there.
Craven trying to control the position but Tico is working away.
Tico managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Craven.
Tico is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Craven is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tico has escaped the position, nice work there.
Craven advances to mount. #T3#
Craven is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tico can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craven misses with a head shot.
Craven unloading with bombs!
Craven prevents Tico from getting the reversal.
Tico tries to hold on but Craven postures up.
Tico regains half guard.
Craven throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Tico keeping control of the position.
Craven is stalling here. Tico is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Craven seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tico has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Craven is trying to get back to his feet.
Tico slows the pace down.
Craven tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tico wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Craven tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Craven tries to break free.
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 Destin Craven will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Craven throws a head kick but Tico moves out of range.
Tico lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A big left from Tico misses.
Craven tries to counter with a takedown but Tico is quick to defend against it.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Craven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tico! But no joy.
A big right from Craven misses.
Destin Craven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Craven looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good shot there by Tico.
Craven scores with a body shot.
Craven with a nice cross.
Craven slips under a jab.
Craven bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Craven throws a leg kick which misses Tico's front leg but catches the back leg as Tico tries to avoid it.
Craven misses with a two punch combination.
Craven scores with a head kick. Tico tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Craven throws a sloppy head kick and Tico moves out of range easily.
Craven swinging wildly here.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Craven misses with a few strikes there.
Tico avoids the head kick by Craven.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Craven moves away.
Tico finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tico lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tico takes one to the side of the head.
Craven pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tico is out of range and Craven settles back down.
Destin Craven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Tico.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Craven manages to avoid it.
Tico lands a nice shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Craven, as that shot connected.
Tico moves away from the strike by Craven.
Craven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tico.
#TD#
Craven drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Craven throws a strike but Tico rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Craven is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Tico is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2##SUB#
Craven is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tico trying to control here.
Craven trying to control the pace. #T3#
Tico wants to get back to his feet.
Tico tries to roll over but Craven keeps him under control.#SUB#
Craven is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tico doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Craven.
Craven is thwarting Tico's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Craven is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tico defends it well.
Craven throwing shots but Tico is blocking nicely.
Craven wants to free his trapped foot but Tico is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Craven seems to be looking for submissions.
Tico is trying to maintain the position but Craven is very close to passing his half guard.
Tico gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Destin Craven showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Craven has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
TOF 175
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Sartre avoids the head kick by Ward.
Maxim Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward throws a jab when Sartre was well out of range.
Ward throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ward swinging wildly here.
Sartre throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice sprawl there from Sartre as Ward shoots in.
Ward misses with a double jab
and Sartre counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sartre.
Sartre moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sartre connects with a body shot that sends Ward's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward missing with a left hand there. Sartre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ward throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ward throws a jab when Sartre was well out of range.
Sartre throwing a counter right hand but Ward manages to avoid it.
We've been informed that Ward has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#TD2#
Ward shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sartre is trying to defend but Ward finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sartre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ward is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Ward wants to control but Sartre is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Sartre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ward pulls his head out easily.
Ward seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ward is keen to just control but Sartre is a slippery customer.
Sartre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ward is trying to control. Sartre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ward trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ward rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sartre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ward has a takedown stuffed.
Ward throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Sartre to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Ward. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ward.
Ward slips under a jab from Sartre.
Sartre lands a jab to the head.
Ward misses with the body kick
and Sartre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sartre avoids the head kick by Ward.
#T3#
Ward throws a big shot that misses.
Sartre connects with a crisp jab.
Sartre stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Sartre to counter with a crisp jab.
Nicholas Sartre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Ward.
Ward misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sartre feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sartre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ward connects with a leg kick.
Sartre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ward tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sartre was well out of range. Poor timing from Ward.
Ward throws an overhand right that lands on Sartre's shoulder, as Sartre tries to avoid the shot.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sartre throws a big counter combination but Ward scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt
and Sartre makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#TD#
Sartre scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An elbow from Sartre crashes against the mat.
Sartre trying to control the position but Ward is working away.
Ward wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
Sartre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working.
Ward is looking to get back to his feet here but Sartre is keeping cool and he's managed to take Ward's back.
Ward is trying to stand back up.
Ward is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sartre off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Sartre throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #T5#
Ward trying to get back to his feet but Sartre is in full control for now.
Ward is in bad spot here.
Ward wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ward fending off the submission attempt from Sartre.
Ward trying to get back to his feet but Sartre is in full control for now. #T6#
Sartre is punishing Ward with some ground and pound.
Ward is trying to get back to his feet but Sartre has full control of the position and if anything, Ward has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sartre somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Ward wants to get back to his feet.
Ward just trying to survive but Sartre is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Sartre is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
We've been hearing good reports from Sartre's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Sartre looking for the choke from the back. #T7#
Ward trying to get back to his feet but Sartre is in full control for now.
Sartre throwing sloppy strikes.
Ward is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ward trying to control the position but Sartre manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Sartre looking for the choke but no joy.
Ward trying to get back to his feet but Sartre is in full control for now. #T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Sartre working for the choke.
Ward is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ward wants to escape the position.
Ward is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Sartre is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ward just trying to survive but Sartre is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Sartre working for a choke but Ward is defending well. #T9#
Ward wants to get back to his feet.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Sartre.
#SUB#
Ward defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Sartre looking for the choke from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas Sartre dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ward tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Sartre misses the target.
Sartre moves out of range as Ward throws a body kick.
Sartre throws a hook but Ward avoids it easily.
Sartre connects with a right hand. Ward shakes it off.
Sartre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ward was well out of range. Poor timing from Sartre.
Sartre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ward.
Ward takes a swing at Sartre's ribcage but misses.
Ward throws a series of punches but Sartre avoids them all with ease.
Sartre slips a jab from Ward.
Ward fails to land with a series of punches.
Sartre 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A punch combination from Ward misses.
A little feinted left hand from Sartre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ward tries for a takedown but Sartre circles away easily
enabling Sartre to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sartre dips to his left and cracks Ward with an uppercut!#T1##TD#
Sartre shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ward manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Sartre drops back looking for a leg! Ward is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ward manages to kick Sartre off! Sartre jumps back into Ward's guard.
Sartre stops Ward from standing up.
Sartre content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sartre wants to pass the guard but Ward is keeping the position.
Sartre prevents Ward from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Ward is trying to keep Sartre in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sartre lands with a straight right. Ward didn't see that one coming.
Ward fails with the takedown.
Sartre is looking to counter punch.
Ward has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sartre.
A jab from Sartre misses.
A low kick from Ward misses
letting Sartre counter with a right hand.
Ward looks to throw the jab but Sartre is out of range.
Sartre slips under a jab.
Ward misses with a hook
and Sartre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sartre tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Ward misses with a combination
and Sartre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ward looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nicholas Sartre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Ward.
Ward is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sartre slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Sartre tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ward throws a leg kick
letting Sartre counter with a right hand.
Ward misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ward throws an off balance right hand
and Ward takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ward misses with a series of wild punches.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sartre moves away.
Ward misses with a body shot.
Maxim Ward is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ward throws a combination that misses
and Sartre finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ward is breathing heavily.#T4#
Ward misses with a lunging right hand
and Sartre counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ward throws a lazy uppercut
and Sartre counters with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward throws a lazy uppercut
and Sartre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sartre goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ward takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sartre as he jumps to the side.
Sartre thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sartre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sartre scores with a nice head shot.
Sartre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sartre lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC#Ward is rocked!
Sartre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Horrible takedown attempt by Ward or perhaps it was just good defense by Sartre, which made it look bad.
Ward is still on wobbly legs! Can Sartre finish him?
Ward throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ward seems to have recovered his senses.#T5#
Ward is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sartre.
Sartre feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sartre is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2#
Ward shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ward was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sartre is looking for a sweep.
Nicholas Sartre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sartre gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Sartre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6#
Ward wants to control but Sartre is keeping him busy.
Ward prevents Sartre from improving his position.
Ward keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sartre is looking to improve his position.
Sartre is refusing to be controlled, as Ward sits in half guard.
Ward perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7#
Ward tries to pass to full mount but Sartre defends it. #SUB#
Sartre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ward pulls his head out easily.
Ward is stalling here. Sartre is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ward seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sartre has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ward bucks up and tries to throw Sartre off but instead Sartre has got his back!
Ward trying to get back to his feet but Sartre is in full control for now. #SUB#
Ward preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sartre. #T8#
Sartre is trying to stick to Ward's back but Ward is turning into Sartre. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sartre's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ward.#SUB#
Sartre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sartre wants to control the position but Ward says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sartre is trying to get back to full guard.
Sartre trying to control but Ward postures up.
Ward stalling. #T9##SUB#
Sartre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ward pulls his head out easily.
Ward is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ward trying to control from half guard but Sartre is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas Sartre dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Ward throws a head kick but Sartre moves out of range.
Ward fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sartre.
Ward has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ward missing with a left hand there. Sartre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Sartre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sartre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ward unleashes a big counter combination but Sartre bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ward scores with a three punch combo!
A jab from Ward misses.
Sartre looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ward tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Ward misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sartre.
Ward misses with a lunging right hand
and Ward 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.
Ward swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sartre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ward throws a right hand that misses
and Sartre counters with an outside leg kick.
Sartre dodges the punch combination from Ward.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sartre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Sartre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Jab, jab by Sartre - just one landing.
Sartre connects with a leg kick.
Ward misses with a kick to the body.
Ward throws a right hand that Sartre ducks under and follows up with a left that Sartre also avoids with ease.
Sartre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Sartre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab from Sartre.
Sartre feints and then cracks Ward's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ward down.
Ward with a poor takedown
and Sartre counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Sartre. Beautiful body shot.
Sartre connects with a jab.
Sartre throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ward thows a leg kick but Sartre checks it
and Sartre counters with a thumping low kick.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ward closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #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!
Ward drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
Sartre closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ward to the mat! Ward manages to get full guard.
Sartre trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Ward is trying to control the position but Sartre postures up.
Ward is looking to stand up but Sartre isn't so interested in that idea.
Ward keeping full guard, as Sartre tries to pass.
Sartre won't allow Ward to get back to his feet. #T3#
Ward has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sartre has passed into side control.
Sartre working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ward is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sartre has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ward is not content to let Sartre control the position. #SUB#
Sartre wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ward, who protects the arm well.
Ward is not content to let Sartre control the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ward pushes Sartre away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sartre gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sartre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ward can pounce on him.
Ward misses with a few strikes there.
Sartre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ward throws out the jab.
Ward walks into a left hand.
Ward fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nicholas Sartre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Ward.
Ward swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T5#
A big right from Ward misses. #TD2#
Ward looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sartre is looking to control Ward's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sartre avoid being mounted?
Sartre is refusing to be controlled, as Ward sits in half guard.
Sartre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ward.
Sartre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ward trying to pass the guard but Sartre defending well. #T6#
Ward slows the pace down in half guard.
Ward is thwarting Sartre's attempts to control the position.
Sartre is positioning himself well to prevent Ward advancing to mount. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from Ward does no damage.
Sartre moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ward throws a right hand that Sartre ducks under and follows up with a left that Sartre also avoids with ease.
Sartre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sartre's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ward connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sartre scrambles back to his feet.
Nicholas Sartre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T7#
Sartre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ward.
Ward tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sartre connects with a right hand. Ward shakes it off.
A jab from Ward misses.
Nicholas Sartre is winning the standup battle so far.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sartre sprawls well. Sartre wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ward gets slowly back to his feet.
Ward misses with a body shot.
Sartre appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ward takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sartre getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ward misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sartre counters with a straight right hand.
Sartre dodges the punch combination from Ward.
Sartre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ward pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T8#
Sartre scores with a jab to the head.
Ward scores with the left hand. Sartre knows he should have avoided that one.
Ward throws a poor cross that misses
and Sartre counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward throws a combination that misses
and Sartre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ward fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ward shoots in but Sartre avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ward avoids the head kick by Sartre.
Ward fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sartre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ward throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sartre counters with a nice uppercut.
Sartre connects with a leg kick.
Ward tries a head kick but it misses.
Sartre blocks a jab.#T9#
A cross from Sartre lands.
Ward throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Sartre counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sartre sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sartre has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Ward isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sartre stacks Ward 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 Sartre!
Maxim Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ward wants to get back to his feet but Sartre drags him back down.
Ward tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sartre presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Sartre sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholas Sartre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sartre 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas Sartre!
After winning the bout, Nicholas Sartre thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
MFC - 35
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Nagibatel avoids the body shot from Adams.
Adams backing away here, and Nagibatel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Adams looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagibatel is just out of range.
Adams backing away here, and Nagibatel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've been told by Adams's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nagibatel avoids the head kick by Adams.
#CL#
Adams rushes Nagibatel and presses him up against the cage.
Adams lands with a short shot to the head.
Nagibatel effectively controlling the action here.
Nagibatel takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Lyoha Nagibatel has been cut.
The referee calls for Nagibatel to work.
Adams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nagibatel effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nagibatel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
Adams moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nagibatel loads up on a big right hand but Adams slips the punch.#T1#
Adams tests Nagibatel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from Adams misses.
Adams connects with an inside leg kick.
Nagibatel swats away the attempt to clinch by Adams.#CL#
Adams pushes Nagibatel up against the cage in a clinch.
Nagibatel tries to break free but Adams pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adams.
Nagibatel taking a breather. #BC2#
Nagibatel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagibatel.
Smash Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagibatel blocks a head kick by Adams.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick which misses Adams's front leg but catches the back leg as Adams tries to avoid it.
Good work by Adams as he checks the leg kick.
A head kick by Adams misses
and Nagibatel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch but Nagibatel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nagibatel drops his hands momentarily and Adams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
Nagibatel tries to move into range but Adams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Adams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adams lands a head kick!
Nagibatel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nagibatel.
A head kick misses from Nagibatel.
Adams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nagibatel throws a big counter head kick but Adams avoids it with no problem.
Adams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nagibatel's hands.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Nagibatel.#T3##CL#
Adams has Nagibatel up against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Adams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nagibatel's brow.
Adams will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nagibatel up against the cage.
Nagibatel takes an elbow to the temple.
A short left from Adams. #BC#
Adams breaks from the clinch.
Nagibatel slips a jab and a cross from Adams.
Adams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nagibatel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adams throws a head kick that misses.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nagibatel lands with a slapping head kick.
Nagibatel avoids a kick to the body.
Nagibatel lands an overhand right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A low kick lands for Adams.
#T4#
Nagibatel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adams throws out the jab.
Nagibatel throws a fast counter high kick but Adams manages to duck under it in time.
Adams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nagibatel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagibatel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adams moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNagibatel.
Adams closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Nagibatel to counter with a crisp jab.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Nagibatel pushes him off.
Adams misses the jab.
Nagibatel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nagibatel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nagibatel keeps the fight on the outside.
Adams jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nagibatel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nagibatel throws out a counter right but Adams avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Smash Adams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lyoha Nagibatel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A combination from Adams does no damage.
Adams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nagibatel lands with a hook. Adams tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smash Adams is winning the standup battle so far.
Adams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nagibatel.#CL#
Adams instigates a clinch.
Nagibatel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nagibatel is trying to stall.
#BC#
Adams manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Adams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Adams misses with an elbow over the top.
Adams lands an elbow just above Nagibatel 's eye.
Nagibatel looking to stall.
Adams throws an elbow but it misses.
#T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Adams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nagibatel's brow.
Adams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel blocks an elbow strike from Adams.
Nagibatel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smash Adams has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Adams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adams stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Adams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nagibatel stalling the fight.
Adams misses with a knee to the head.
Adams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Adams breaks the clinch.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nagibatel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adams throws an off balance right hand
and Nagibatel counters with an outside leg kick.
Nagibatel walks into a straight right hand from Adams.#T2#
Nagibatel checks the leg kick.
Adams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nagibatel scores with a head kick. Adams tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Smash Adams has been cut.
Adams throws a hook but Nagibatel avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams misses with an uppercut.
Smash Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams throws a lazy head kick
and Nagibatel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nagibatel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adams just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagibatel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Adams.
A head kick misses from Adams.
Adams lands a lovely overhand right.
Adams throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nagibatel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good exchange - Adams coming out on top.#T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Adams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nagibatel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Adams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nagibatel's elbow.
Nagibatel blocks an elbow strike.
Nagibatel managing to block the knees to the body from Adams.
Nagibatel wants to stall.
Adams lands a knee to the body.
Nagibatel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nagibatel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Adams up against the cage.
Nagibatel blocks the elbow strike.
#T4#
Nice body punch from Adams.
Nagibatel trying to stall but Adams improves his position.
Nagibatel blocks the elbow strike.
Nagibatel is trying to maintain a safe position but Adams gets an underhook and turns Nagibatel into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Adams as Nagibatel tries to tie him up.
Nagibatel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nagibatel is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Adams has denied him.
A right hook to the body lands for Adams.
Nagibatel is breathing heavily.
Adams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Adams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nagibatel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Adams slows down the pace here.
Adams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Smash Adams dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Adams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Adams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Adams wants to clinch.
Nagibatel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nagibatel avoids the body shot from Adams.
Nagibatel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Adams gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nagibatel counters with a straight right hand.
Adams tries a head kick but it misses.
Adams throws a head kick that misses.
Nagibatel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Nagibatel pushes him off.
Nagibatel feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Adams misses.
Nagibatel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Adams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
No joy there for Adams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nagibatel feints a counter leg kick.
Adams lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1#
Nagibatel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Adams.
Adams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adams fails to land with a series of punches.
Adams wants to clinch up but Nagibatel keeps it at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Adams.
Adams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that Adams semi-blocks.
Nagibatel dodges the punch combination from Adams.
Adams is looking to slow Nagibatel down with leg kicks.
Adams takes a swing at Nagibatel's ribcage but misses.
Nagibatel throws a big counter head kick but Adams avoids it with no problem.
Adams lands with a straight right. Nagibatel didn't see that one coming.
Adams throws a head kick that Nagibatel semi-blocks.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Adams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Adams tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Adams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adams lands the left hand.
Adams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nagibatel slips a jab and a cross from Adams.
Adams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagibatel can do to turn this around?
Adams lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nagibatel avoids the head kick by Adams.
Nagibatel throws a nice looking combination but Adams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adams lands a high kick!
Adams throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Adams misses with a leg kick
and Nagibatel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adams throws a lazy right hand but Nagibatel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adams loads up on a big right hand but Nagibatel slips the punch.
Adams misses with a body punch
and Nagibatel counters with a nice leg kick.
Nagibatel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adams misses with a body punch
and Nagibatel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adams.
Adams fails to land with a series of punches.
Adams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Nagibatel.
A jab lands there for Nagibatel.
Adams throws a lazy right hand but Nagibatel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adams misses with a jab to the body
and Nagibatel counters with a big head kick but Adams shrugs it off.
Smash Adams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Nagibatel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#ROC2#Adams is rocked!#CUT2#Smash Adams's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams cracks Nagibatel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Adams throws a nice looking combination but Nagibatel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nagibatel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagibatel looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nagibatel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Adams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nagibatel's hands.
Adams connects with a looping right hand.
Adams swings for the body but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Nagibatel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Adams wants to clinch.
The fighters circling - Nagibatel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smash Adams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adams 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smash Adams!
Smash Adams decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
SMASH: Ghetea vs Buddha
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Christ looks to land a combination. Leetoh sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Christ ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christ lands a nice looking body shot.
Christ looks to land a combination but Leetoh avoids it well.
Christ avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leetoh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christ.
Christ lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leetoh avoids a kick to the body.
Leetoh slips under a jab.
Christ lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Leetoh backs up against the cage.
#CL#
Christ closes the distance and clinches.
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!#BC2#
Leetoh manages to break the clinch.
Christ misses with a wild combination.
Christ works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Christ 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.
Leetoh slips a straight right by Christ.
Leetoh throws a body shot but no joy.
Christ fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leetoh looks to land a left hand but Christ moved out of range nicely.
Leetoh needs to keep his hands up - Christ had a free shot at his head there.
Leetoh punishes Christ's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Christ tries to clinch
enabling Leetoh to counter with a crisp jab.
Leetoh 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.
Christ dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christ misses with a right hand
enabling Leetoh to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Jeryl Christ has been cut.
Christ scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leetoh doesn't seem bothered though.
Christ looks to score with a jab to the body but Leetoh is just out of range.
Leetoh is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Christ with a body shot.
Leetoh digs a good hook to Christ's body.
Leetoh throws a series of punches but Christ avoids them all with ease.
Leetoh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christ manages to avoid it.
Leetoh throws a sloppy head kick and Christ moves out of range easily.
Christ is looking to counter the offense by Leetoh and move into the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Christ misses.
Christ slips a jab from Leetoh.
Christ with a nice calf kick.
Christ misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christ tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leetoh was well out of range. Poor timing from Christ.
Leetoh misses with an uppercut.
Leetoh throws a nice looking combination but Christ bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Christ fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Christ lands an overhand right.
Leetoh lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
Christ scores with a jab to the head.
Christ lands a glancing blow to the side of Leetoh's head.
Christ listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Leetoh delivers a nice body kick.
Christ scores with a jab.
Leetoh lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Christ sizes up Leetoh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Leetoh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Christ takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Christ throws a leg kick but Leetoh sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Leetoh.
A big left from Leetoh misses.
Christ is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Christ tries to clinch up but Leetoh circles away and keeps his distance.
Leetoh throws a head kick that misses.
Christ misses with a left hand
and Leetoh counters with a nice uppercut.
Leetoh lands a nice hook to Christ's body. Christ takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leetoh lands a nice hook to Christ's body. Christ takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Christ throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leetoh.
Leetoh throws out a counter right but Christ avoids it with no problem.
Leetoh misses with a body kick.
It looked like Christ wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Christ throws a low kick but Leetoh avoids it.
Christ blocks a jab.
Jeryl Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christ throws a lazy right hand but Leetoh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Leetoh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leetoh stalks Christ and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Christ's face. Christ staggers backwards, shaken.
Leetoh just misses with a punch to the body.
Christ staying out of range there.
Leetoh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Christ.
Leetoh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Christ can pounce on him.
Leetoh ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
Leetoh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Leetoh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christ uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leetoh.
Leetoh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christ ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leetoh moves away.
Leetoh misses with an uppercut. Christ saw that one coming.
A big left from Leetoh misses.
It looked like Christ wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Christ uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leetoh.
Leetoh slips a jab from Christ.
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!
Christ misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Leetoh throws an overhand right that lands on Christ's shoulder, as Christ tries to avoid the shot.
Christ walks into a left hand.
Christ is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Christ walks into a left hand.
Christ wants to clinch
letting Leetoh counter with a right hand.
Leetoh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leetoh misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Leetoh.
A low kick lands for Christ.
Leetoh walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Christ throws a half hearted mid kick.
Christ connects with a right hand. Leetoh shakes it off.
Christ throws a half hearted mid kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christ misses with a looping right.
Christ uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leetoh.
Leetoh stuns Christ with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leetoh swings for the body but Christ moves out of range.
Leetoh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adiwang Leetoh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeryl Christ's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Leetoh throws a combination. Christ tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Christ doesn't manage to clinch there - Leetoh circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christ. Leetoh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christ feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leetohs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Christ misses with an uppercut.
Leetoh swats away the attempt to clinch by Christ.
Leetoh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Christ finds it's way round the side to connect with Leetoh's head.
Christ scores with a body shot.
Leetoh misses the shot to the body.
Christ tries to clinch up but Leetoh circles away and keeps his distance.
Leetoh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ throws a big shot that misses.
Leetoh misses with an uppercut. Christ saw that one coming.
Leetoh connects with a leg kick.
Leetoh throws a hook to the side of Christ's head but Christ sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Leetoh misses.
Leetoh looks to throw the jab but Christ is out of range.
Leetoh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Christ finds it's way round the side to connect with Leetoh's head. #T1#
Christ throws a head kick that half lands.
Jeryl Christ is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Christ tries to clinch but Leetoh moves out of range.
Christ chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Christ tries to clinch there but Leetoh circles away.
Leetoh replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Christ blocks it well.
Christ throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Leetoh misses with a hook. Christ ducked under it nicely.
Leetoh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Leetoh looks to land a right hand but Christ moved out of range.
Leetoh takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Christ throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christ takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leetoh throws a body kick that misses.
Christ lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Leetoh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christ moves away.
Christ throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leetoh on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christ thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christ thumps Leetoh with a low kick.
Leetoh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Christ doesn't seem bothered though.
Christ throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leetoh. #T2#
A big right from Christ misses.
A nice leg kick from Christ, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christ throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Christ throws a leg kick but Leetoh checks it.
Leetoh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leetoh defending well as Christ loads up on a big left hand.
Leetoh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Christ moves in looking to clinch but Leetoh pushes him off.
Christ throws a leg kick
and Leetoh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Christ, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Christ scores with a sloppy right hand. Leetoh should have avoided that one.
Christ moves out of range of the strikes.
Leetoh is looking to chop away at Christ's legs.
Leetoh moves away from the strike by Christ.
Christ lands a nice hook to Leetoh's body. Leetoh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Christ lands a nice looking kick to the body. Leetoh takes a step back to recover.
Christ cracks Leetoh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Leetoh tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Christ misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leetoh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Christ.
Donk. Christ catches Leetoh right on the button with a cross.
Leetoh throws a body shot but no joy.
Jeryl Christ is winning the standup battle so far.
Christ tries to clinch but Leetoh moves out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Christ.
Christ doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leetoh lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Christ fails to land.
Good body shot from Leetoh.
Christ lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leetoh backwards.
Leetoh lands an uppercut.
Leetoh misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leetoh scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Leetoh.
Leetoh blocking some punches.
#T4#
Christ taking a breather.
Christ fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Leetoh.
A right hand to the body from Leetoh.
Christ taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Leetoh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christ thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christ displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leetoh throws out the jab.
Christ lands a leg kick that knocks Leetoh off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leetoh. Christ does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Leetoh misses its intended target.
Christ wants to slow Leetoh down by chopping away at his legs.
Leetoh throws a right hand that Christ ducks under and follows up with a left that Christ also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christ scores with a jab.
Leetoh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Christ lands.
Leetoh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Christ works the jab nicely.
Leetoh avoids the body shot from Christ.
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 Jeryl Christ will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeryl Christ's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Leetoh moves away from the strike by Christ.
A little jabbing left from Leetoh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christ throws a leg kick that is checked
and Leetoh counters with a straight right hand.
Leetoh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Christ - that will leave a mark!
Christ jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Leetoh throws a head kick but Christ moves out of range.
Christ scores with a punch to the head.
Leetoh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Christ on the side of the head.
Christ throws an off balance right hand
and Leetoh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Leetoh throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leetoh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Christ.
Nice defenses there by Leetoh.
Leetoh throws out a counter right but Christ avoids it with no problem.
Leetoh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Leetoh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christ connects with a crisp jab.
Christ tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leetoh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Christ lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Christ throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leetoh digs a good hook to Christ's body.
Leetoh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christ manages to avoid it.#T1#
Christ lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Christ digs a good body shot into Leetoh's ribs.
Christ wants to clinch up but Leetoh keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Christ misses.
Christ throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leetoh.
Leetoh lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leetoh throws a shot to the body.
Christ walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leetoh throws out a powerful jab.
Leetoh swats away the attempt to clinch by Christ.
Christ will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leetoh misses with a low kick as Christ jumps back.
It looked like Christ was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Leetoh.
Leetoh looks for the body kick but Christ saw that one coming.
Leetoh misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christ scores with a hook.
Leetoh scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Leetoh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Leetoh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leetoh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christ moves away.
Christ uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leetoh.
Nice body punch from Leetoh.
Christ swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christ slips a jab and a cross from Leetoh.
Christ moves away from the strike by Leetoh.
Leetoh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christ connects with a leg kick.
Christ avoids the body shot from Leetoh.
Christ lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leetoh circles away quickly and effectively.
Christ tries to score with a low kick but Leetoh moves his leg out of the way.
Leetoh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Leetoh looks to throw the jab but Christ is out of range.
Christ throws out a powerful jab.
Christ keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leetoh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
Christ avoids the head kick by Leetoh.
Christ staying out of range there.
Christ misses the jab.
Leetoh 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.
Christ moves into range and connects with a jab.
Christ tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leetoh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Christ lands with a hook. Leetoh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Leetoh throws a shot from downtown. Christ moves away and avoids it.
Leetoh tests Christ's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Decent striking displayed by Leetoh there.
Leetoh misses with a straight left.
Christ thuds a left hand into Leetoh's body.
Leetoh swings for the body but Christ moves out of range.
Christ was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Christ lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leetoh at a distance.
Leetoh lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christ moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Leetoh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Leetoh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Christ scores with a punch to the head.
Leetoh tries to move into range but Christ moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Christ wants to land a leg kick but Leetoh is out of range.
Christ jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leetoh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christ.
Leetoh smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leetoh walks into a straight right hand from Christ.
Christ is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Christ throws the left hand but Leetoh avoids the punch easily.
Leetoh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leetoh throws a shot from downtown. Christ moves away and avoids it.
Christ throws a wild body kick that Leetoh sees coming a mile off.
Leetoh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christ misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Leetoh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Christ gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leetoh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Christ backwards.
Leetoh can't find room to land a body shot as Christ controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adiwang Leetoh.
I think Leetoh 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
SMASH: Ghetea vs Buddha
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Martins rushes Yairguez and presses him up against the cage.
Yairguez struggles to land a body shot inside as Martins controls his hands.
Yairguez 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.
Yairguez misses with a punch on the inside.
Yairguez misses with some punches.
Martins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#TD#
Yairguez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Yairguez working Martins over with strikes.
Yairguez controlling the action here.
Yairguez tries to pass to full mount but Martins defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yairguez works his way into side control. #T1#
Yairguez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Yairguez is looking to take a break and control but Martins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martins takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Yairguez tries to advance position but instead Martins slips a leg back in to half guard.
Yairguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martins keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yairguez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Martins wants to get back to his feet.
Martins wants to improve his position but Yairguez is controlling well.
Martins has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Martins trying to control here.
Martins wants to get back to full guard.
Yairguez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Yairguez trying to control the action but Martins is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yairguez lands a nice short elbow.
Still in half guard, Yairguez seems content to control.
Martins manages to get to full guard.
Yairguez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yairguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Martins is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Yairguez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Martins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Martins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Martins! #REVB#
Yairguez tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Yairguez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Yairguez wants to get back to full guard but Martins has passed into side control.
Martins controls the position from side control.
Yairguez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Martins off and has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yairguez scores with strikes from the back.
Yairguez trying to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodri Yairguez 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#
Yairguez checks a low kick from Martins.#CL#
Yairguez closes the distance and clinches.
Martins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yairguez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yairguez blocks an elbow strike from Martins.
Martins digs a right hand into Yairguez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yairguez's gas tank.
Yairguez tries to land knees in the clinch but Martins avoids the damage to the body.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but Yairguez blocks with his arms.
Martins tries to land knees in the clinch but Yairguez avoids the damage to the body.
Martins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Martins swings wildly with an uppercut but Yairguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
Martins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins struggles to land a body shot inside as Yairguez controls his hands.
Yairguez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Martins managing to block the knees to the body from Yairguez.
Yairguez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodri Yairguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martins lands a hook that snaps the head of Yairguez backwards.
Yairguez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yairguez takes an elbow to the temple.
Martins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yairguez's face.
Yairguez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yairguez managing to block the knees to the body from Martins.
Yairguez scores with a shot to the side of Martins's head.
Yairguez goes for a takedown attempt but Martins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yairguez.
Martins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yairguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martins throws an overhand right that lands on Yairguez's shoulder, as Yairguez tries to avoid the shot.
Yairguez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
Martins is looking to clinch.
Yairguez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yairguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martins slips a straight right by Yairguez.
Yairguez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martins.
A quick step to the side and Yairguez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Yairguez instigates a clinch.
Martins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yairguez is defending well for now.
Martins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martins throws an elbow but it misses.
Yairguez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Martins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yairguez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Martins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yairguez wants a takedown but no success here.
A short uppercut from Martins.
A nice left hand lands by Martins.
Yairguez swings wildly with an uppercut but Martins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martins misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Yairguez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but Yairguez blocks with his arms.
Martins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yairguez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yairguez takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Rodri Yairguez has been cut.
Martins misses with a punch on the inside.
Yairguez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Martins's defenses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yairguez throws an elbow but misses.
Good body shot from Yairguez.
Yairguez tries for a takedown but Martins manages to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Martins.
Martins managing to block the knees to the body from Yairguez.
Yairguez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Martins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
Yairguez tries for a takedown but Martins manages to get underhooks.
Martins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Martins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yairguez up against the cage.#T4#
Knees to the body from Martins.
A shot in the inside from Martins.
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!
Martins is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Martins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right from Yairguez.
Yairguez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yairguez is working Martins over against the cage.
Nice elbow from Yairguez.
Martins misses with an elbow strike.
Martins scores with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Martins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rodri Yairguez's cut.
That's time! Yairguez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Martins throws a head kick but Yairguez moves out of range.
Yairguez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Martins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Yairguez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Yairguez wants to free his trapped foot but Martins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yairguez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yairguez wants to pass the guard but Martins is defending well.
Yairguez stops Martins from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yairguez trying to pass the guard but Martins defending well.
Yairguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martins keeps working. #T1#
Yairguez is looking to stall here but Martins recovers full guard.
Yairguez content to stall in guard here.
Martins wants to stand but Yairguez is controlling the position.
Yairguez passes Martins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rodri Yairguez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yairguez stops Martins from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Yairguez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yairguez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martins defending well though.
Martins is looking to escape.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diogo Martins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Martins blocks a leg kick.
Martins throws the left hand but Yairguez avoids the punch easily.
Yairguez tries to clinch up but Martins circles away and keeps his distance.
Yairguez dives in for a single leg takedown but Martins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yairguez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Martins with a knee to the head.
Martins lands a damaging elbow.
Martins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T3#
Yairguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yairguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martins.
Martins throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Martins fails to land.
Martins lands with a right to the head.
Martins missing with knees to the body.
Yairguez can't find room to land a body shot as Martins controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Yairguez.
Yairguez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yairguez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martins.
Martins blocks an uppercut.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
Yairguez tries a body shot but Martins blocks it.
Martins trying to land knees to the body.
Yairguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yairguez backwards. #TD#
Yairguez is trying to trip Martins. He has hold of a leg but Martins is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Yairguez persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yairguez won't allow Martins to sweep him here.
Yairguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martins wants to stand and escape but Yairguez is having none of it.
Yairguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yairguez wants to control from the top but Martins keeps moving.
Martins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yairguez controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yairguez wants to control from the top but Martins keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Diogo Martins.
I think Martins 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diogo Martins!
Diogo Martins bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Rodri Yairguez stepped up to the mic, saying 'A loss is a good learning experience if you take it that way, but it also isn't a win. Everybody loses eventually.'. |
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Event:
SYN 1115 Bollomard vs Crispian
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Knox.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Kamara is out of range.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamara moves away.
Kamara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#KD#
Kamara lands a big head kick that sends Knox tumbling to the mat! Kamara takes a step backwards and waves Knox back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Porthos Knox has been cut.
Knox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox misses with a hook.
Kamara takes one on the button.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Kamara counters with a straight right hand.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Kamara moves out of range easily.
Knox jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL2#
Kamara tries to keep at a distance but Knox has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kamara pushes Knox back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knox displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kamara up against the cage.
Kamara trying to land knees to the body.
Kamara with a knee to the head.
Knox wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Kamara's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Knox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Kamara using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knox is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
A short left from Knox.
Knox wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Kamara's head.
Kamara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kamara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD#
Kamara sends Knox crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kamara is motioning to the referee to let Knox up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Knox is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox swings for the body but Kamara moves out of range.
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Kamara finish him?
Knox takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knox looks winded!
Knox walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Kamara swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tagnarach Kamara!
Tagnarach Kamara is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Tagnarach Kamara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SYN 1115 Bollomard vs Crispian
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Gunner misses with a hook
and Reaper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reaper lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reaper.
Reaper swats away the attempt to clinch by Gunner.#CL#
Reaper moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gunner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Reaper's brow.
Gunner throws an elbow that misses.
Reaper dodges an elbow strike from Gunner.
Reaper dodges an elbow strike from Gunner.
Reaper blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gunner misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Reaper's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gunner blocking some punches.
Gunner misses with an elbow strike.
Gunner pushes off an throws an elbow but Reaper leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gunner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Reaper.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reaper.
Reaper pushes Gunner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gunner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gunner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reaper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reaper blocks an elbow strike.
Reaper content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Reaper'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.
Reaper seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Gunner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gunner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reaper has him pressed against the cage.
Reaper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gunner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Gunner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gunner pushes off an throws an elbow but Reaper leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Reaper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gunner misses with an elbow strike.
Reaper pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gunner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reaper throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunner.
Gunner throws an elbow but it misses.
Reaper blocks the elbow strike.
Reaper avoiding damage.
Gunner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reaper content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gunner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Reaper blocks a body shot from Gunner.
Gunner wants a takedown.
Reaper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gunner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gunner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gunner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Reaper prevents a body shot from Gunner.
Gunner throws an elbow that misses.
Reaper lands a shoulder strike.
Reaper has a couple of punches blocked by Gunner.
Gunner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reaper blocks an elbow strike.
Gunner wants to take the fight to the mat but Reaper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gunner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gunner looking for a takedown.
Jack Reaper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jet Gunner.
Gunner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T4#
Reaper misses with some punches.
Gunner throws an elbow that misses.
Reaper throws a head punch that misses.
Come on Reaper - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Reaper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reaper blocks the elbow strike.
Gunner misses with a punch to the body.
Gunner misses with an elbow strike.
Gunner takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunner throws an elbow that misses.
Gunner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reaper slows down the pace here.
Gunner lands a shoulder strike.
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 Jack Reaper will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Gunner tries to clinch but Reaper moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Reaper misses its target.
Reaper throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gunner tries to clinch
and Reaper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gunner misses with a shot to the body
enabling Reaper to counter with a crisp jab. #KD#
Reaper sends Gunner crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Reaper is motioning to the referee to let Gunner up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Gunner is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jet Gunner has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunner missing with a left hand there. Reaper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reaper wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gunner is still on wobbly legs! Can Reaper finish him?
Reaper misses with a straight right.
Reaper avoids the body shot from Gunner.
Reaper tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gunner manages to circle out of the way.
Gunner seems to have recovered his senses.
Reaper throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunner moves to clinch but Reaper breaks away
and Reaper counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Reaper misses.
Jet Gunner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunner throws a right hand that Reaper ducks under and follows up with a left that Reaper also avoids with ease.
Reaper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reaper defending well as Gunner loads up on a big left hand.
Gunner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Gunner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reaper.
Reaper slips a jab from Gunner.
A slow jab from Gunner misses its intended target.
Gunner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Reaper counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gunner! Reaper lets Gunner back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Reaper drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Gunner right on the button. Gunner goes down! Reaper follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Reaper gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Reaper! |
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Event:
SYN 1115 Bollomard vs Crispian
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Esposito lands a leg kick that knocks Mahogany off balance momentarily.
Mahogany shoots in for a takedown but Esposito shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Esposito smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mahogany darts in looking for a takedown but Esposito gets double underhooks and turns Mahogany into the cage. #BC#
Mahogany manages to break the clinch.
Esposito closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mahogany throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahogany uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Esposito.
An attempted straight right counter from Mahogany misses the target.#TD#
Esposito gets caught flat footed, as Mahogany shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Esposito wants to stand but Mahogany is controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahogany wants to pass the guard but Esposito is keeping the position.#ES2#
Esposito manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T1#
Esposito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck for Mahogany with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Mahogany. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Esposito.
Esposito fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mahogany.
Leonardo Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Mahogany tenderised Esposito's leg. Esposito is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mahogany swings for the body but Esposito moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Esposito.
Leonardo Esposito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahogany connects with a solid leg kick.
Esposito keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mahogany sets himself, and Esposito steps forward looking for the clinch! Mahogany avoids it this time.
Esposito connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mahogany. Mahogany circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mahogany shoots in but no luck this time.
Mahogany takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL2#
Mahogany gets tackled into the cage by Esposito. Esposito maintains the clinch.
Esposito tries a body shot but Mahogany blocks it.
Esposito taking a breather.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esposito struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahogany controls his hands.
#T2#
Esposito lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mahogany backwards.
Esposito tries to work over Mahogany's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Mahogany breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Esposito displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mahogany. #CL2#
Esposito has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Esposito.
Esposito lands with a right to the head.
Mahogany letting Esposito take a breather here.#BC#
Mahogany breaks the clinch.
Esposito fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Esposito scores with a leg kick.
#CL2#
Esposito has closed the distance and engaged Mahogany in a clinch.
Esposito manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Esposito lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Esposito.
Esposito throws an elbow that misses.
Mahogany is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Esposito lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mahogany.
Esposito tries a body shot but Mahogany blocks it.
#TD#
Mahogany drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Esposito got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mahogany has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Esposito has managed to get both his arms back between Mahogany's legs - danger averted.
Esposito is looking to stand up but Mahogany won't let him.
Esposito is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SU2#
Esposito decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mahogany, up you get!
Mahogany throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Esposito is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4#
Esposito slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mahogany is looking to clinch but Esposito is avoiding it.
Some bone on bone action there as Esposito checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Esposito is looking to slow Mahogany down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Esposito closes the distance and pushes Mahogany back into the cage.
Mahogany lands a nice shot to the body.
Mahogany will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Esposito up against the cage.
Esposito prevents a takedown attempt there.
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!
Mahogany wants to take the fight to the mat but Esposito manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Esposito stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Esposito misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahogany prevents a body shot from Esposito.
Mahogany tries to pull guard but Esposito won't allow it.
Esposito throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mahogany blocks it with crossed arms.
Esposito lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Esposito dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mahogany closes the distance and clinches up with Esposito, looking for a takedown. Mahogany pushes Esposito against the cage but Esposito circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Esposito! But no joy.
Esposito connects with an inside leg kick.
Mahogany takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Esposito.
As Esposito tries to get set, Mahogany tries to push him back and clinch up but Esposito manages to avoid the attempt.
Mahogany looks to score with a jab to the body but Esposito is just out of range.
Mahogany is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Esposito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Esposito slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Esposito misses with a head kick.
Esposito fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mahogany on the side of the head.#CL2#
Esposito has Mahogany up against the cage in a clinch.
Esposito scores with a shoulder strike.
Esposito misses with a punch to the body.
Esposito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Esposito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahogany changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Esposito fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Esposito fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mahogany.#T1#
Esposito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahogany.
Esposito steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mahogany.
Mahogany tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Esposito defends well and Mahogany ends up having to push Esposito into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Esposito wants to counter the offense by Mahogany and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Mahogany. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Esposito lands a nice shot to the body.
Mahogany struggles to land a body shot inside as Esposito controls his hands.
Esposito throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahogany. #TD#
Mahogany ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mahogany no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2#
Esposito stands up from Mahogany's guard - Esposito perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Esposito clinches up with Mahogany and pushes him back against the cage.
Mahogany tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Esposito is defending well against a takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Esposito.
Esposito lands a left hand.
Mahogany tries for a takedown but Esposito manages to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Esposito.
Esposito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Esposito slows down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Esposito.
Mahogany is trying to pull guard but Esposito turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito lands a body punch in the clinch.
Esposito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito stalls.
Esposito is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mahogany blocking some punches.
Esposito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Esposito works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mahogany tries to circle away but Esposito has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Esposito.
#T3#
Mahogany goes for a takedown attempt but Esposito pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Esposito jabs Mahogany right on the nose. Mahogany blinks but takes it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mahogany checks a leg kick.
Esposito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahogany.
Esposito throws a series of punches but Mahogany avoids them all with ease.
Esposito misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leonardo Esposito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Esposito scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheers as Esposito lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mahogany doesn't seem phased though.
Esposito misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Mahogany looking to score a takedown here. Esposito is defending well but Mahogany drives through and ends up in Esposito's guard.
Esposito is looking to stand back up but Mahogany counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Esposito.
Mahogany not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esposito is trying to stand back up but Mahogany is controlling him
#T4##SUB#
Mahogany is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Esposito sees it coming and defends easily.#ES2#
Esposito manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mahogany keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Esposito lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mahogany backwards. #TD#
Mahogany lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rich Mahogany overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Esposito is trying to stand back up but Mahogany is controlling him
Esposito keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Mahogany is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mahogany trying to control the action but Esposito is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Esposito has one foot on Mahogany's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Esposito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Esposito throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahogany. #CL2#
Esposito closes the distance and pushes Mahogany back into the cage.
Esposito lands a nice shot to the body.
Esposito tries to work over Mahogany's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Esposito scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Esposito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Esposito fails to land.
A short right from Esposito.
Esposito throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Esposito lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Mahogany pulls Esposito into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Mahogany has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Esposito is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahogany changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Esposito fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Esposito darts in and clinches Mahogany up against the cage.
Esposito tries to land knees in the clinch but Mahogany avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Esposito lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mahogany backwards.
Esposito prevents Mahogany from breaking the clinch.
Esposito taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Esposito is stalling here.
Esposito continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Esposito lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Esposito scores with a shoulder strike.
Mahogany is trying to pull guard but Esposito has him pressed against the cage.
Leonardo Esposito seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Esposito scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Mahogany drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Esposito decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mahogany, up you get!
Esposito lands a glancing blow to the side of Mahogany's head.
Mahogany chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Esposito can pounce on him.
Esposito stuns Mahogany with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Esposito bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mahogany's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Esposito closes the distance and clinches.
Mahogany blocking some punches.
Rich Mahogany has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mahogany blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Esposito lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Esposito lands a shoulder strike.
Esposito makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Esposito lands with a light punch inside.
Mahogany looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Esposito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahogany is trying to pull guard but Esposito turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Mahogany. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Esposito.
Mahogany fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Esposito lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mahogany backwards.
Esposito working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Esposito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short left from Esposito.
Mahogany fails to pull guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Esposito. #T3#
Esposito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Esposito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Esposito scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Esposito creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Esposito tries to work over Mahogany's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahogany prevents a body shot from Esposito.
Mahogany tries to break the clinch but Esposito is controlling the position.
Esposito trying to land knees to the body.
Esposito misses with some punches.
Esposito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Esposito misses with a body punch.
Esposito taking a breather.
Mahogany is trying to pull guard but Esposito has him pressed against the cage.
Esposito works on Mahogany's body with a couple of short punches.
Mahogany takes a shot to the head.
Leonardo Esposito is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Esposito throws a head punch that misses.
Esposito lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Esposito is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mahogany blocks an uppercut.
Esposito working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Esposito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Esposito lands a left hand.
Esposito lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mahogany backwards.
Mahogany is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Esposito is defending well.
A body shot lands from Esposito.
A body shot lands from Esposito.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahogany.
Esposito working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Esposito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Esposito 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Esposito!
Leonardo Esposito was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Rich Mahogany stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations Pice O'Xit. You were a hell of an opponent. I will go home and take solace in my many leatherbound volumes.'. |
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Event:
TOF 174
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Jacckson throws a body punch but Soap moves out of range.
Soap flicks out a counter leg kick but Jacckson steps away.
Jacckson throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Soap to counter with a crisp jab.
Jacckson lunges at Soap with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Soap's hand.
Jacckson misses with a hook to the body
and Soap cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jacckson misses with a right hand
and Soap counters with a slapping leg kick.
Soap lands a jab to the nose.
Jacckson connects with the punch.
Jacckson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Jacckson rushes Soap and presses him up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Soap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soap gets through Jacckson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jacckson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Soap struggles to land a body shot inside as Jacckson controls his hands.
Soap misses with an elbow over the top.
Jacckson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Soap misses with an elbow strike.
Jacckson is trying to drag Soap to the mat but Soap just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Soap misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soap told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Soap softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Soap pushes Jacckson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jacckson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Soap has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Soap lands a damaging elbow.
Jacckson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Soap lands an elbow that stopped Jacckson in his tracks for a moment.
Soap is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Soap tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jacckson swings wildly with an uppercut but Soap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice elbow from Soap.
Soap lands with a right to the head.
Soap lands a damaging elbow.
Jacckson looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KO Jacckson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soap misses with some punches.
Soap is leaning against Jacckson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jacckson wants to stall.
Soap has a couple of punches blocked by Jacckson.
Jacckson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Soap fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jacckson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Soap counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
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!
Soap slips a jab and a cross from Jacckson.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jacckson or perhaps it was just good defense by Soap, which made it look bad. #T2#
Jacckson misses with a few strikes there.
Jacckson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Soap counters with a low kick, right behind Jacckson 's knee.
Jacckson is breathing heavily.
Jacckson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Soap has time to react.
Jacckson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Soap counters with a low kick, right behind Jacckson 's knee.
Soap cracks Jacckson with an open hand slap.
Soap thumps Jacckson with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Jacckson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jacckson shoots for a double leg takedown but Soap sprawls well. He's pushed Jacckson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Soap throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jacckson fails with the takedown
and Soap counters with a nice uppercut.
Soap scores with a nice head shot.
Soap slips a jab from Jacckson.
Soap lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jacckson's sensitive parts.
KO Jacckson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Soap throws a low kick, looking for Jacckson's leg but Jacckson calmly moves out of range.
Jacckson throws a hook but Soap avoids it easily.
Soap throws a counter combo.
Jacckson scores with a body shot.
#CL#
Jacckson drives through and clinches with Soap against the cage.
Jacckson blocks an elbow strike from Soap.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Soap.
Soap misses with the head strike.
Soap lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jacckson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Soap gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Soap scores with a shoulder strike.
Jacckson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Jacckson.
Jacckson takes an elbow to the temple.
Jacckson has a couple of punches blocked by Soap.
Nice elbow from Soap.
I was talking to Jacckson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soap comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jacckson has a couple of punches blocked by Soap.
Jacckson has Soap pressed against the cage.
#T4#
Soap misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jacckson.
A nice left hand lands by Soap.
Soap blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Soap throws an elbow but misses.
Soap lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Soap comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jacckson takes a shot to the head.
Soap stops a takedown attempt from Jacckson.
Jacckson swings wildly with an uppercut but Soap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soap lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jacckson backwards.
Soap blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jacckson tries to throw a body punch but Soap avoids it by throwing Jacckson back against the cage.
Jacckson misses with the head strike.
Soap lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Soap lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jacckson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Soaps head.
Jacckson wants to stall.
#T5#
Jacckson working aggressively here.
Jacckson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jacckson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Soap creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jacckson's defenses.
Soap lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Soap blocks an uppercut.
Soap throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Soap.
Soap can't find room to land a body shot as Jacckson controls the action.
Jacckson scores with a shot to the side of Soap's head.
Soap blocking some punches.
Soap tries a body shot but Jacckson blocks it.
Jacckson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soap backwards.
Jacckson blocks an elbow strike from Soap.
Soap comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Soap has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jacckson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacckson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jacckson working aggressively here.
Soap is pressed up against the cage. Jacckson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Soap down to the mat. Soap avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Jacckson closes the distance and clinches. #T6#
Jacckson prevents a body shot from Soap.
Jacckson blocks a body shot from Soap.
Jacckson blocks an elbow strike from Soap.
Soap lands a nice shot to the body.
Jacckson blocks the elbow strike.
Soap blocks an elbow strike from Jacckson.
Soap scores with a shoulder strike.
Soap lands an elbow inside.
Soap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soap lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Soap scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jacckson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Soap is defending well.
Soap throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Soap lands a nice shot to the body.
Soap lands a nice elbow.
Soap stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Soap lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soap.
Soap lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jacckson backwards.
Soap lands a left hand.
Soap throws an elbow that misses.
#T7#
Soap gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Soap misses with a body punch.
Soap tries to throw a body punch but Jacckson avoids it by throwing Soap back against the cage.
Soap scores with a shoulder strike.
Soap throws an elbow that misses.
Soap throws an elbow but it misses.
Soap presses Jacckson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Soap digs a right hand into Jacckson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jacckson's gas tank.
Soap pushes Jacckson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Soap lands a damaging elbow.
Soap lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jacckson.
A body shot lands from Soap.
A short right from Soap.
Soap lands an elbow inside that Jacckson shrugs off.
A short uppercut from Soap.
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!
Soap tries a body shot but Jacckson blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Soap.
Jacckson being controlled against the cage.
Soap lands a nice shot to the body. #T8#
Soap tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soap lands a damaging elbow.
Soap pushes Jacckson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jacckson blocks a body shot from Soap.
Soap pushes off an throws an elbow but Jacckson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD#
Jacckson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Soap scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Soap cracks Jacckson with an open hand slap.
Soap misses with a looping right.
Jacckson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Soap lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jacckson's sensitive parts.
Jacckson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soap.
A little jabbing left from Soap on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Soap throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jacckson throws an off balance right hand
and Soap counters with a stiff right hand.
Jacckson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Soap counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T9#
Soap feints and then cracks Jacckson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jacckson down.
Soap avoids the head kick by Jacckson.
Jacckson throws out a loose jab but Soap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soap appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Soap connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jacckson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Soap manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jacckson loads up on a big right hand but Soap slips the punch.
Jacckson throws a hook to the side of Soap's head but Soap sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soap throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacckson swings widly with a right hand
and Jacckson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jacckson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Jacckson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jacckson postures up and lands a big shot to Soap's brow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacckson throws a big right hand that misses.
Soap wants to get back to his feet but Jacckson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Soap wriggles free and stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Soap dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A leg kick checked by Jacckson.
Soap throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jacckson.
Jacckson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Soap sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jacckson somewhat.
Jacckson misses with a right hand
and Soap counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick lands for Soap.
Soap buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Soap showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jacckson.
Jacckson wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacckson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Jacckson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Soap was covering up waiting for the punch and Jacckson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Soap wants to stand but Jacckson is controlling the position. #T1#
Jacckson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jacckson trying to control but Soap is working from the bottom.
Soap preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Soap keeping moving, preventing Jacckson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacckson controls from within his opponent's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Simon Soap has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jacckson wants to control from the top but Soap keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Soap has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soap throws a head kick but Jacckson moves out of range.
Simon Soap seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Soap scores with a nice right hand.
Jacckson throws a big shot that misses.
Jacckson misses with a straight right.
Soap feints a counter leg kick.
Soap scores with a punch to the head.
Jacckson misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A big left from Soap misses.
Soap moves out of range as Jacckson strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Soap! But no joy.
Soap swinging wildly here.
Jacckson is looking to counter punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Soap blocks the leg kick.
#T3#
Jacckson tries for a takedown but Soap sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Soap shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jacckson misses with a combination
and Soap counters with a nice uppercut.
Soap lands with a hook. Jacckson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Soap throws a leg kick but Jacckson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jacckson lands with a shot to the body.
Jacckson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KO Jacckson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jacckson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jacckson cracks Soap with a right hand to the side of the head.
Soap lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Jacckson misses the target.
Soap thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Soap misses with a low kick as Jacckson jumps back.
It looked like Jacckson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jacckson tries for a takedown but Soap circles away easily
and Soap counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soap steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacckson.
Jacckson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Soap counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jacckson's knee momentarily.
Soap looks to land a left hand but Jacckson moved out of range nicely.
Jacckson misses with a hook. Soap ducked under it nicely.
Jacckson wants to clinch but Soap slips to the side
and Soap counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jacckson's knee momentarily.
Jacckson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Soap counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Soap lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Jacckson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Soap manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Soap manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Soap cracks Jacckson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jacckson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T5#
Soap lands with a nice body punch.
Jacckson lands a head shot.
Jacckson lands a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Jacckson.
Soap throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacckson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Soap misses with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Soap as Jacckson shoots in.
Soap avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donk. Soap catches Jacckson right on the button with a cross.
Soap misses with a hook. Jacckson ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Jacckson does no damage.
Jacckson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jacckson tries for a takedown but Soap sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Soap appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T6#
Jacckson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Soap counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soap moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Jacckson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simon Soap is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacckson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soap counters with an inside leg kick.
Jacckson wants to clinch but Soap slips to the side
letting Soap counter with a right hand.
Soap tried to score with a low kick but Jacckson checks it.
Jacckson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Soap throws a lazy right hand but Jacckson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Soap misses with a low kick.
Jacckson swings widly with a right hand
and Soap counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Soap throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Soap avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacckson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Soap.
Soap waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacckson.
Soap misses with a head kick.
#T7#
Jacckson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacckson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Soap sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jacckson somewhat.
Soap looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Jacckson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jacckson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jacckson throws a strike but Soap rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Soap stops Jacckson from standing up.
Soap trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jacckson's guard.
Jacckson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Soap must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T8#
Jacckson 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#ES#
Jacckson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jacckson throws out a loose jab but Soap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soap keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Soap was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jacckson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soap moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T9#
Jacckson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Soap counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Soap cracks Jacckson with an open hand slap.
Soap dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jacckson. That did some damage!#TD#
Jacckson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Soap's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacckson is trying to control. Soap wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jacckson stops Soap from getting back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Jacckson there.
Jacckson is pressing down on Soap's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soap is holding on for now.
Soap pushes Jacckson off looking to stand but Jacckson dives back in and keeps control.
Jacckson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Soap does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Soap showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jacckson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Jacckson finds it's way through Soap's defenses.
Soap avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soap throws out a counter right but Jacckson avoids it with no problem.
Jacckson staying out of range there.
Jacckson throws a big counter combination but Soap scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Soap throws out a loose jab but Jacckson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacckson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jacckson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Soap throws a front kick aimed at Jacckson's knee but Jacckson avoids it well.
Soap uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jacckson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Soap.
Soap lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soap ducks under a wild hook from Jacckson.
Jacckson misses the shot to the body.
Soap flicks out a counter leg kick but Jacckson steps away.
Good shot there by Soap.
No joy there for Jacckson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soap appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Jacckson thows a leg kick but Soap checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jacckson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Soap counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Soap displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacckson throws out the jab.
Soap rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jacckson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Jacckson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Soap connects with a body shot.
Jacckson looks to clinch
and Soap makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jacckson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soap lands a jab.
A nice leg kick from Soap, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jacckson moves away from the strike by Soap.
Soap circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Jacckson gets the takedown into side control.
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!
Soap is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jacckson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soap keeps working. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Soap's face as Jacckson controls the position.
Jacckson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Soap for as long as he can get away with.
Jacckson is looking to take a break and control but Soap is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soap is pushing Jacckson's head away, looking to escape. Jacckson manages to hold on to the position though.
Jacckson wants to control but Soap is keeping him busy.
Jacckson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Jacckson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Soap was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jacckson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soap with a nice cross.
Jacckson wants to land a leg kick but Soap is out of range.
Soap looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jacckson tries to clinch but Soap moves out of range.
Soap tries to score with a low kick but Jacckson moves his leg out of the way.
Jacckson tries for a takedown but Soap sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jacckson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soap.
Soap was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Soap takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Soap scores with the left hand. Jacckson knows he should have avoided that one.
A nice combination there by Jacckson.
Jacckson ducks under a wild hook from Soap.
Jacckson throws a combination that misses
and Jacckson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacckson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut there from Soap.
Jacckson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jacckson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSoap.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KO Jacckson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacckson dives in and grabs Soap's left leg, looking for a takedown. Soap pushes down on Jacckson's head and hops out.
Jacckson connects with a single shot there.
Soap connects with a crisp jab.
Soap scores with a jab. Jacckson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jacckson looks to throw the jab but Soap is out of range.
Jacckson misses with a combination
and Soap counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jacckson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Soap avoids it really well and circles away.
Jacckson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T5#
A jab from Jacckson finds it's way through Soap's defenses.
Jacckson misses with a left hand
and Soap counters with a straight right hand.
Jacckson moves away from the strike by Soap.
Jacckson scores with a nice head shot.
Soap on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jacckson throws a hook to the side of Soap's head but Soap sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soap feints a counter leg kick.
Soap misses with a series of wild punches.
Soap misses with a looping left.
Jacckson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Soap as he jumps to the side.
Soap looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some wild striking there from Jacckson.
Soap missing with a left hand there. Jacckson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T6#
Soap jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Soap takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jacckson misses with a two punch combination.
Jacckson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Soap.
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!
Soap connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jacckson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Soap keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little jabbing left from Soap on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jacckson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jacckson shoots and misses
and Soap counters with an outside leg kick.
Jacckson tries to bum rush Soap with a series of wild strikes but Soap uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Soap throws a hook but Jacckson avoids it easily.
Jacckson moves out of range as Soap strikes.#T7#
Jacckson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Soap momentarily.
Soap takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Danga de danga de dang - Soap scores with a four punch combination!
Jacckson slips a straight right by Soap.
Jacckson throws a looping overhand right but Soap ducks down to avoid it.
Soap is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Jacckson moves into the clinch successfully.
Jacckson lands an uppercut.
Jacckson lands an elbow just above Soap 's eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soap.
Soap lands a shoulder strike.
Jacckson scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
With the fighters up against the cage, Soap throws an elbow but misses.
Soap lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jacckson backwards.
Soap lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Soap.
Jacckson throws a head punch that misses.
Soap works on Jacckson's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jacckson. #T8#
Soap throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jacckson lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Jacckson.
Soap lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jacckson.
Soap misses with an elbow over the top.
Soap gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jacckson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Soap misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jacckson throws a head punch that misses.
Jacckson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jacckson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jacckson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soap backwards.
Jacckson lands with a short shot to the head.
Soap throws an elbow but it misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jacckson prevents a body shot from Soap.
Simon Soap is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T9#
Jacckson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Soap is keeping busy.
Soap lands a damaging elbow.
Soap lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jacckson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Soap up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Soap.
Jacckson blocks the elbow strike.
Soap misses with an elbow over the top.
Jacckson tries to stall but Soap uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jacckson lands a left hand.
KO Jacckson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soap misses with a body punch.
Jacckson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Soap backwards.
Jacckson throws a head punch that misses.
Jacckson is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Simon Soap.
I've got Soap 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Soap!
Simon Soap is the new welterweight champion!
Simon Soap was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
SMASH: Hallows vs Sicarius
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Knox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Frewin lands with a straight right. Knox didn't see that one coming.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Frewin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox throws a hook but Frewin blocks it.
Frewin wants to clinch.
Frewin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Frewin's head but Frewin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frewin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Knox manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Frewin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Frewin backwards.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frewin backwards.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Frewin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox's coach down at Blacktalians MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Knox's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frewin working aggressively here.
Frewin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox presses Frewin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knox cracks Frewin with a nice body shot.#T1#
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox lands with a right to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Knox.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Frewin.
Frewin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Frewin misses with a body punch.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Frewin avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Knox effectively controlling the action here.
Frewin prevents a body shot from Knox.
Knox blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Knox.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Frewin avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Knox lands with a right to the head.
Frewin misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Frewin misses with some punches.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Knox - that landed with a thud.
Frewin is breathing heavily.
Knox is leaning against Frewin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.
Knox lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Frewin to his knees! Knox keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remington Knox!
Remington Knox thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Butch Frewin stepped up to the mic, saying 'What in tarnation!'. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 45
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Mad Onion takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL#
Dren Jr tries to keep at a distance but Mad Onion has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mad Onion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dren Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Mad Onion backwards.
Mad Onion throws an elbow that misses.
Dren Jr scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mad Onion throws an elbow but misses.
Dren Jr lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Luke Mad Onion has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mad Onion.
Mad Onion lands a damaging elbow.
Mad Onion misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dren Jr.
Dren Jr lands an elbow inside that Mad Onion shrugs off.
A nice left hand lands by Mad Onion.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Mad Onion scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Dren Jr.
Dren Jr tries to throw a body punch but Mad Onion avoids it by throwing Dren Jr back against the cage.
Mad Onion's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Dren Jr breaks from the clinch.
Dren Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Mad Onion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dren Jr, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Dren Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dren Jr misses with a looping left.#T1#
Mad Onion throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Mad Onion misses.
Mad Onion digs a good hook to Dren Jr's body.
Mad Onion misses with a body shot.
Mad Onion tries to close the distance and clinch but Dren Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Dren Jr rushes Mad Onion and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dren Jr lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dren Jr.
Dren Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mad Onion landing knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Dren Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mad Onion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dren Jr backwards. #BC2#
Dren Jr manages to break the clinch.
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!#CL2#
Dren Jr rushes Mad Onion and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mad Onion throws an elbow but misses.
Dren Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mad Onion backwards.
Dren Jr is holding Mad Onion round the back of the neck and unloading with elbows! Boom, boom, boom! 3 big elbows land right to the bridge of the nose and Mad Onion goes down! Oh, his nose is a mess! I'm not sure he's going to beat the count... 4,5,6,7,8,9,10. He's done! Dren Jr takes it and Mad Onion is going to the hospital to get that nose checked out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Zdravko Dren Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Zdravko Dren Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Sunrise 1
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Cholo connects with a body shot that sends Goodman's belly button to the back.
Nice cross by Cholo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Cholo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cholo checks a low kick from Goodman.
A quick step to the side and Cholo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cholo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cholo manages to avoid it.
Goodman lands a body shot.
Goodman moves in looking to clinch but Cholo pushes him off.
Goodman throws a sloppy body shot
and Cholo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cholo lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Saul Goodman has been cut.
Saul Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodman misses with an uppercut.
Goodman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cholo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goodman tries to clinch but Cholo is having none of it.
Goodman misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cholo lands a front kick.
Cholo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Goodman under the eye.
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cholo moves away.
Goodman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Goodman just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCholo.
Goodman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cholo rather than just go for the knockout.
Decent striking displayed by Cholo there.#T1#
Goodman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Cholo! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Han Cholo!
A very excited looking Han Cholo 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:
NYF Fight Night 48
Date: Nov 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Tawake fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Decker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tawake throws a head kick that half lands.
Isoa Tawake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tawake scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Tawake closes the distance and pushes Decker back into the cage.
Decker blocks the elbow strike.
Tawake pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Decker manages to break the clinch.
Decker throws a right and a left that Tawake avoids nicely.
A quick step to the side and Tawake tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tawake scores with a jab to the head.
Decker looks to score with a jab to the body but Tawake is just out of range.
Tawake misses with an uppercut
and Decker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tawake chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Tawake gets a clinch.
Decker has Tawake pushed against the cage.
Decker has Tawake pushed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Decker's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Decker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Decker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Decker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Decker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Decker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Decker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've been told by Tawake's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tawake lands a head shot.
That kick from Tawake tenderised Decker's leg. Decker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tawake scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tawake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tawake jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Decker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Decker checks a low kick from Tawake.
Tawake lands with an uppercut that bounces Decker off the cage and back into range.
Tawake scores with a one two! Decker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Decker slips a jab and a cross from Tawake.
#T2#
Decker throws a right hand that Tawake ducks under and follows up with a left that Tawake also avoids with ease.
Decker connects with a single shot there.
Tawake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Decker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Decker looks to land a right hand but Tawake moved out of range.
Tawake scores with a nice right hand.
Decker slips under a jab from Tawake.
Tawake swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Decker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tawake misses with a wild combination.
Decker ducks under a wild hook from Tawake.
Decker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tawake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tawake connects with a good right hand that stumbles Decker. Decker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tawake lands an overhand right.#T3#
Tawake fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Decker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tawake is out of range and Decker settles back down.
Tawake darts in trying to clinch
and Decker counters with an inside leg kick.
Tawake staying out of range there.
Tawake throws a body shot but no joy.
Tawake lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tawake slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tawake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tawake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Decker counters with a straight right hand.
Decker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tawake finds it's way round the side to connect with Decker's head.
Tawake feints a jab promting Decker to slip. Tawake then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Decker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tawake throws a lazy right hand but Decker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Decker misses.#T4#
Tawake misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Decker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tawake is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Decker misses with a low kick.
Tawake doesn't manage to clinch there - Decker circles away.
A nice side step and Decker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Decker moves out of range of the strikes.
Tawake walks into a jab.
Tawake misses the shot to the body.
Decker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tawake misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tawake fakes the leg kick and cracks Decker in the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Decker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Decker throws a lazy head kick
and Tawake finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isoa Tawake dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Decker 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.
Tawake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Decker can do to turn this around?
Decker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tawake tries to clinch but Decker moves out of range.
Decker throws a leg kick but Tawake moved away.
Tawake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tawake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tawake moves in looking to clinch but Decker pushes him off.
Decker ducks under a wild hook from Tawake.
Decker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tawake misses with a looping left.
Decker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Decker connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Tawake has Decker up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tawake.
Decker stalling in the clinch but Tawake improves position. #T1#
Tawake tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Decker breaks from the clinch.
Decker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
An inside leg kick from Tawake misses.
Tawake misses with a head kick.
Decker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Isoa Tawake has been cut.
Decker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tawake has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A slow jab from Tawake misses its intended target.
Decker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Isoa Tawake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tawake looks to clinch
and Decker counters with a stiff right hand.
Decker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tawake to score with a decent uppercut.
Tawake throws a nice looking combination but Decker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tawake backing away here, and Decker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
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!
Decker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tawake can pounce on him.
Tawake throws a predictable looking body shot
#KD2#
and Decker counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tawake! Decker lets Tawake back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Tawake is rocked!
Tawake moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oh Tawake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Tawake misses with an uppercut
and Decker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tawake fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Tawake backs off Decker throws a huge counter combo but Tawake manages to avoid it all.
Tawake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Decker.
Tawake's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tawake duly obliges.
Tawake seems to have got his legs back now.
Tawake is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tawake!
Nice defenses there by Decker.
Decker throws out a counter right but Tawake avoids it with no problem.
Tawake throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Decker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tawake chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Decker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tawake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Decker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
No joy there for Tawake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Decker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tawake takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Decker throws a shot from downtown. Tawake moves away and avoids it.
Decker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Decker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Decker ducks under a wild hook from Tawake.
Decker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Decker throws a lazy uppercut
and Tawake counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Tawake.
Tawake wants to clinch.
Tawake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Tawake as he connects with a hook.
Decker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tawake jabs at Decker's body.
Tawake throws a series of punches but Decker moves out of range.
Tawake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tawake throws the left hand but Decker avoids the punch easily.
Decker flicks out a counter leg kick but Tawake steps away.
Tawake scores with a hook.
Decker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Decker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decker defending well as Tawake loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tawake scores with the left hand. Decker knows he should have avoided that one.
Tawake throws a right hand that Decker ducks under and follows up with a left that Decker also avoids with ease.
Decker misses with an uppercut.
Decker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isoa Tawake dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Isoa Tawake's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. 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.#R3#
Tawake thuds his right hand into Decker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tawake clobbers Decker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big right from Tawake misses.
Tawake ducks under a wild hook from Decker.
Isoa Tawake is winning the standup battle so far.
Decker keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Decker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tawake connects with a crisp jab.
Tawake tries to bum rush Decker with a series of wild strikes but Decker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tawake throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tawake throws an overhand right that lands on Decker's shoulder, as Decker tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Decker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tawake lands a lovely overhand right.
Decker pushes Tawake away with a front kick.
Decker misses with a looping right.
Tawake looks to throw a body kick
and Decker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Tawake scores with a nice right hand.
Decker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Decker throws out a counter right but Tawake avoids it with no problem.
Nice shot lands for Tawake.
Tawake fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Decker checks it well.
Decker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tawake. Tawake obviously looking to wear him down.
Tawake scores with a decent looking hook.
Tawake scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Decker misses with a low kick.
Tawake wants to clinch.
It seemed like Decker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Tawake goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tawake throws a wild body kick that Decker sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Decker! But no joy.
Decker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tawake.
Decker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tawake misses with a two punch combination.
Tawake loads up on a big right hand but Decker slips the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Tawake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tawake moves in looking to clinch but Decker pushes him off.
Good standup being displayed there by Tawake as he connects with a hook.
Decker swats away the attempt to clinch by Tawake.
Tawake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Decker counters with a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Tawake.
Decker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Decker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Decker dodges the punch combination from Tawake.
Decker dodges the punch combination from Tawake.
Tawake catches Decker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Decker throws a chopping leg kick but Tawake manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tawake scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tawake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Decker.
Jab, jab by Tawake - just one landing.
Tawake moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tawake misses with a looping left.#T4#
Tawake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Decker.
Isoa Tawake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tawake doesn't manage to clinch there - Decker circles away.
Tawake throws a lazy uppercut
and Decker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tawake lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Decker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Tawake.
Tawake misses with a combination
and Decker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tawake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tawake throws a body kick, spinning off balance#KD2#
and Decker counters with a nice right hand that sends Tawake toppling to the canvas! Tawake scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Decker finish him?!
Lucca Decker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tawake fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isoa Tawake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tawake 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isoa Tawake!
Isoa Tawake was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
MFC - 33
Date: Nov 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Kovacs blocks a head kick by Adams.
Adams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've been told by Adams's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kovacs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kovacs has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Adams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovacs.
Adams swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kovacs.
Adams moves away from the strike by Kovacs.
Kovacs jabs Adams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Adams defending well as Kovacs loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Adams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kovacs misses with a looping right.
Adams's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kovacs under the eye.
Adams throws a series of strikes that have Kovacs backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Adams lands a big head kick that sends Kovacs tumbling to the mat! Adams takes a step backwards and waves Kovacs back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Kovacs is rocked!
Adams fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kovacs to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kovacs looks to clinch but Adams throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kovacs taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Smash Adams!
Smash Adams decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Andor Kovacs spoke after the fight, saying 'Tnough lost , i want bum phillps next'. |
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MFC - 32
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Peterson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bjurstrom tries to clinch up but Peterson circles away and keeps his distance.
Peterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bjurstrom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No luck for Bjurstrom with that takedown attempt.
Peterson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Peterson throws a leg kick but Bjurstrom moved away.
Peterson throws out a leg kick but Bjurstrom moves out of range and Peterson only half commits.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bjurstrom is defended easily by Peterson.
Bjurstrom blocks a leg kick.
Bjurstrom defending well as Peterson loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Bjurstrom gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Peterson working aggressively here.
Bjurstrom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petersons head.
A head punch on the inside from Peterson fails to land.
Bjurstrom has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Peterson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Bjurstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjurstrom lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bjurstrom lands with a light punch inside.
Peterson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Peterson pushes off an throws an elbow but Bjurstrom leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bjurstrom drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Peterson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Peterson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bjurstrom's defenses.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bjurstrom lands a body shot in the clinch.
Peterson misses with some punches.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bjurstrom misses with a punch on the inside.
Bjurstrom lands an uppercut.
Bjurstrom wants a takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Peterson throws an elbow but misses.
Peterson misses with the head strike.
Bjurstrom blocks an elbow strike from Peterson.
Bjurstrom lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson stops a takedown attempt from Bjurstrom.
#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!
Bjurstrom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bjurstrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bjurstrom wants a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Bjurstrom.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bjurstrom is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Peterson is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peterson.
Bjurstrom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peterson throws an elbow but it misses.
Bjurstrom misses with the head strike.
Bjurstrom has a couple of punches blocked by Peterson.
Peterson misses with a punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Peterson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bjurstrom's brow.
Peterson lands an elbow inside.
Bjurstrom has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Peterson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Peterson looking to throw knees to the head but Bjurstrom is blocking nicely.
Peterson is stalling here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Peterson.
Bjurstrom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Bjurstrom scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bjurstrom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Peterson after a bit of a struggle.
A shot in the inside from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom misses with a punch to the body.
Peterson blocks a body shot from Bjurstrom.
Peterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bjurstrom backwards.
Peterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peterson tries to throw a body punch but Bjurstrom avoids it by throwing Peterson back against the cage.
Bjurstrom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bjurstrom misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bjurstrom wants to take the fight to the mat but Peterson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Peterson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bjurstrom is keeping busy.
Peterson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bjurstrom avoids it.
Peterson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bjurstrom.
#T4#
Still in the clinch, Peterson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Peterson.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bjurstrom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson has a couple of punches blocked by Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Peterson lands with a short shot to the head.
Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson blocking some punches.
Bjurstrom is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Peterson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Peterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bjurstrom backwards.
A shot in the inside from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom avoiding damage as Peterson throws knees to the body.
Bjurstrom misses with a punch on the inside.
Peterson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bjurstrom can't get the takedown.
Bjurstrom misses with a punch on the inside.
Peterson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bjurstrom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bjurstrom managing to block the knees to the body from Peterson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phoenix Peterson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Peterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Bjurstrom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peterson cracks Bjurstrom with an open hand slap.
Bjurstrom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bjurstrom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Peterson misses the target. #TD#
Bjurstrom scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bjurstrom wants to pass the guard but Peterson is defending well.
Peterson wants to stand back up but Bjurstrom manages to pass into side control.
Bjurstrom is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Peterson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom wants to control for a moment but Peterson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T1#
Peterson is not content to let Bjurstrom control the position.
Bjurstrom controlling the action here.
Bjurstrom wants to advance to full mount but Peterson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Peterson wants to get back to his feet but Bjurstrom is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Peterson has closed the distance and engaged Bjurstrom in a clinch.
Peterson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bjurstrom blocks it with crossed arms.
Phoenix Peterson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Bjurstrom wants the takedown. Peterson is fighting it off but Bjurstrom persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Peterson's guard against the cage.
Bjurstrom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peterson is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Bjurstrom is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Peterson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Peterson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T3##SUB#
Bjurstrom has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Peterson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Peterson postures up.
#SUB#
Bjurstrom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Peterson is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Peterson stands and steps away. Bjurstrom gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Phoenix Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice jab there from Peterson.
Phoenix Peterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bjurstrom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bjurstrom throws a sloppy head kick and Peterson moves out of range easily.
Bjurstrom misses with a few strikes there.
Bjurstrom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peterson works over Bjurstrom's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Bjurstrom gets tackled into the cage by Peterson. Peterson maintains the clinch.
Peterson stalling in the clinch but Bjurstrom improves position.
Bjurstrom scores with a shoulder strike.
Bjurstrom has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Peterson after a bit of a struggle.
Peterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bjurstrom wants to take the fight to the mat but Peterson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Peterson misses with some punches.
Peterson throws an elbow that misses.
Peterson misses with a body punch.
Bjurstrom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Peterson lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phoenix Peterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Peterson swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Bjurstrom counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bjurstrom.
Peterson prevents the takedown attempt.
Peterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bjurstrom.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peterson.
Peterson throws a head punch that misses.
Bjurstrom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bjurstrom misses with a punch on the inside.
Peterson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bjurstrom avoids the damage to the body.
Bjurstrom scores with a nice hook to the head.
Peterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bjurstrom backwards.
Peterson pushes Bjurstrom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bjurstrom blocks a body shot from Peterson.
Bjurstrom lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Peterson or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bjurstrom is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Peterson is keeping busy.
Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bjurstrom backwards.
Peterson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bjurstrom's defenses. #T1#
Bjurstrom working aggressively here.
Bjurstrom blocks an uppercut.
Peterson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bjurstrom blocks it with crossed arms.
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bjurstrom is trying to drag Peterson to the mat but Peterson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short uppercut from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom blocks an uppercut.
Bjurstrom swings wildly with an uppercut but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bjurstrom.
Peterson working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Peterson tries a knee to the head but Bjurstrom blocks it.
Peterson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Peterson is looking to control Bjurstrom's arms but Bjurstrom gets an underhook and turns him. Now Peterson has his back to the cage.
Bjurstrom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peterson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bjurstrom or not. #T2#
Peterson tries to work over Bjurstrom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bjurstrom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peterson.
Bjurstrom has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Peterson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Bjurstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjurstrom drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Peterson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice left hand lands by Peterson.
Peterson looking to throw knees to the head but Bjurstrom is blocking nicely.
Peterson blocking some punches.
Bjurstrom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bjurstrom drops down for a takedown but doesn't get 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!
Peterson tries a knee to the head but Bjurstrom blocks it.
Peterson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Peterson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bjurstrom. #T3#
Bjurstrom lands a hook that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bjurstrom can't find room to land a body shot as Peterson controls the action.
Bjurstrom blocks the elbow strike.
Peterson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Peterson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bjurstrom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bjurstrom tries a body shot but Peterson blocks it.
Peterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bjurstrom throws a head punch that misses.
Peterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bjurstrom.
Peterson works on Bjurstrom's body with a couple of short punches.
Peterson gets underhooks to prevent Bjurstrom's takedown attempt.
Peterson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bjurstrom avoids the damage to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Peterson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bjurstrom backwards.
Bjurstrom has a couple of punches blocked by Peterson.
Bjurstrom is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Peterson misses with a body punch.
Peterson avoiding damage.
#T4#
Peterson blocking some punches.
Bjurstrom wants a takedown.
Nice body punch from Peterson.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Peterson.
Peterson prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peterson.
Peterson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Peterson lands a right hand.
Bjurstrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bjurstrom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Peterson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peterson.
A short left from Bjurstrom.
Peterson misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phoenix Peterson really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Bjurstrom throws the kick towards the body but Peterson avoids it.#CL#
Bjurstrom forces Peterson back against the cage and clinches.
Bjurstrom wants to take the fight to the mat but Peterson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Peterson throws an elbow that misses.
Peterson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bjurstrom is defending well for now.
Peterson prevents the takedown attempt.
Bjurstrom takes an elbow to the temple.
Bjurstrom misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Peterson fails to land.
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peterson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bjurstrom's elbow.
Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bjurstrom tries for a takedown but Peterson manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Bjurstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson tries to work over Bjurstrom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bjurstrom drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Peterson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
Bjurstrom misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Peterson.
Peterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Peterson.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A nice right hand lands inside from Peterson.
Peterson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Peterson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Peterson.
Peterson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bjurstrom.
Peterson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bjurstrom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peterson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Peterson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2#
A short right from Peterson on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Peterson.
Peterson misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Bjurstrom throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterson.
Peterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peterson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bjurstrom avoids the damage to the body.
Peterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Peterson throws a head punch that misses.
Peterson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Peterson lands an elbow that stopped Bjurstrom in his tracks for a moment.
Peterson takes a shot to the head.
Peterson throws a head punch that misses.
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bjurstrom backwards.
Bjurstrom drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peterson throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Peterson is looking to control Bjurstrom's arms but Bjurstrom gets an underhook and turns him. Now Peterson has his back to the cage.
Peterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Peterson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bjurstrom's defenses.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bjurstrom uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Peterson fails to land.
Bjurstrom gets through Peterson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Bjurstrom turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bjurstrom manages to end up in side control.
Bjurstrom in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Peterson is trying to buck Bjurstrom off.#T4##ES2#
Peterson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Peterson misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterson throws a jab when Bjurstrom was well out of range.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Peterson prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peterson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Peterson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bjurstrom avoids the damage to the body.
Peterson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bjurstrom is defending well for now.
Bjurstrom is looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phoenix Peterson dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Bjurstrom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Sloppy strikes from Peterson. Those never looked like landing.
Peterson leaves Bjurstrom with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Peterson thuds his right hand into Bjurstrom's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Peterson misses with a looping left.
Peterson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Peterson 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 Bjurstrom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bjurstrom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bjurstrom throws a big counter combination but Peterson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bjurstrom drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson lands a knee to the head.
Bjurstrom looking to slow down the pace here.
Bjurstrom misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Bjurstrom throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterson.
Peterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bjurstrom backwards.
Peterson prevents a body shot from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bjurstrom working aggressively here.
Bjurstrom is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Peterson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Bjurstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bjurstrom.
Peterson misses with a body punch.
Bjurstrom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bjurstrom avoids a wild elbow strike from Peterson.
Peterson pushes Bjurstrom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peterson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bjurstrom tries for a takedown but Peterson manages to get underhooks.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Peterson lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Peterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bjurstrom controls his hands.
Peterson stops a takedown attempt from Bjurstrom.
Peterson tries a knee to the head but Bjurstrom blocks it.
Peterson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Peterson lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson has Bjurstrom pushed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom struggles to land a body shot inside as Peterson controls his hands.
Bjurstrom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bjurstrom goes for a takedown attempt but Peterson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bjurstrom throws a leg kick but Peterson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Peterson clobbers Bjurstrom with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bjurstrom tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Peterson swivels and escapes.
Bjurstrom throws a nice inside leg kick.
Peterson lands a glancing blow to the side of Bjurstrom's head.
Bjurstrom tries to move into range but Peterson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Bjurstrom tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bjurstrom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
Peterson misses with a leg kick
and Bjurstrom counters with a straight right hand.
Bjurstrom checks a leg kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Peterson misses the target.
Bjurstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peterson lands with a kick to the temple. Bjurstrom shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Bjurstrom gets tackled into the cage by Peterson. Peterson maintains the clinch.
Bjurstrom is trying to drag Peterson to the mat but Peterson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bjurstrom goes for a takedown attempt but Peterson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Peterson is looking to chop away at Bjurstrom's legs.
Peterson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bjurstrom on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Peterson scores with a hook to the body. Bjurstrom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bjurstrom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peterson tries to counter with a clinch but Bjurstrom shakes him off and moves away.
Peterson leaves Bjurstrom with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Peterson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phoenix Peterson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bjurstrom keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Peterson rushes Bjurstrom and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Peterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bjurstrom controls his hands.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bjurstrom lands a right hand.
Peterson pushes off an throws an elbow but Bjurstrom leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bjurstrom blocks an elbow strike.
Bjurstrom has a couple of punches blocked by Peterson.
Peterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bjurstrom backwards.
Bjurstrom pushes Peterson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Peterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bjurstrom's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Marco Bjurstrom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bjurstrom wants a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phoenix Peterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Peterson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 45:50
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phoenix Peterson!
Phoenix Peterson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
SMASH: Hun vs Talvela
Date: Nov 10, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Rize darts in and clinches Mineiro up against the cage.
Rize tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rize presses Mineiro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rize throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rize wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rize lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mineiro blocking some punches.
Rize misses with a punch to the body.
Rize misses with a punch on the inside.
Rize throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mineiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rize to keep the fight standing.
Mineiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Mineiro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rize has Mineiro pushed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Rize.
Mineiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mineiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rize lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Rize working aggressively here.
Rize lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mineiro blocks an uppercut.
Rize controlling the action here for a moment.
Rize lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mineiro backwards.
Rize lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mineiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rize unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mineiro is breathing heavily.
Rize stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rize throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rize throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mineiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rize just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mineiro tries to pull guard but Rize holds him up against the cage and eventually Mineiro drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elinho Mineiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rize lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mineiro lands a nice uppercut.
Rize lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rize lands with a light punch inside.
Rize throws a head punch that misses.
Rize working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rize.
Rize working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rize lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rize stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rize lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Mineiro is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Rize.
Oh Mineiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rize misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rize lands a big right hand that drops Mineiro! The killer instinct kicks in and Rize finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rize!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zack Rize!
Zack Rize decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
TOF 170
Date: Nov 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Black shoots in for a takedown but Kim shows good takedown defense.
Yasol Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kim misses with a series of wild punches.
Black shoots in for a takedown but Kim shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Black tries to keep at a distance but Kim has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Black has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Kim.
Kim working aggressively here.
Kim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Black's elbow.
Kim lands a body punch.
Kim throws a punch but it's blocked by Black.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Kim.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kim.
Kim lands an uppercut.
Kim lands with a light punch inside.
Kim has Black pressed against the cage, preventing Black from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Black has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kim avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Black wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Black fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Kim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kim with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Black moves out of range as Kim strikes.
Black fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kim manages to avoid it.
Kim cracks a nice hook into Black's ribs.
Kim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Black appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Kim closes the distance and pushes Black back into the cage.
Kim tries to work over Black's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Black lands a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kim pulls Black in to control the position.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Kim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Black's guard. #REVB##T2#
Black working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Black is looking for a triangle but Kim pushes his legs off easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kim tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard.
Kim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kim throwing strikes from guard but Black blocks nicely.
Black working a defensive guard but Kim manages to pass into side control anyway.
Black tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Kim working away.
Black is not content to let Kim control the position.
Black manages to get back to half guard.
Black moves into full guard.
Kim trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Black is pulling down on Kim's head. It's preventing any offense from Kim, at least for the moment.
Black is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Black works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Black fails with the takedown
and Kim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Black looks to throw the jab but Kim is out of range.
Black shoots for a takedown but Kim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T5#
Kim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Black misses with a lunging right hand
and Kim counters with an inside leg kick.
Black closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Black steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kim.
Black misses with a hook. Kim ducked under it nicely.
Kim throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kim is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Kim has managed to clinch.
Black is looking to break free of the clinch but Kim has double underhooks.
Black tries to stall but Kim uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Black fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kim misses with some punches.
#T6#
A hook to the body from Kim.
Kim struggles to land a body shot inside as Black controls his hands.
Black tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kim smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Kim clinches with his opponent.
Kim lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kim lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim is pressed up against the cage. Black has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kim down to the mat. Kim avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Black shoots in but no luck this time.
Kim throws a leg kick but Black checks it.
Black takes one to the chin there.
Black checks a low kick from Kim.
Black drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kim sprawls and moves away.
Kim misses with a low kick.
Yasol Kim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Kim closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Black to the mat! Black manages to get full guard. #T7#
Kim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Black works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Black is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Still in half guard, Black seems content to control.
Kim keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Black keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Black 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.
Black is stalling here. Kim is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Black seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kim has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T8#
Black is trying to work for a sweep but Kim has mounted him!
Black is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Black can't escape the position.
Kim throws some wild stikes that Black manages to avoid easily.
Black wants to hold on but Kim pushes him away.
Black can't escape the position.
#T9#
Kim controlling the position easily from mount.
Black regains half guard.
Black is looking for a sweep. Kim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Black is looking to control Kim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Black avoid being mounted?
Black wants to improve his position but Kim is controlling well.
Kim thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Black's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yasol Kim dominated that round.
That's time! Black's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Black lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kim takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses.
Kim fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Black on the side of the head.
Kim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kim thuds a left hand into Black's body.
Black listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kim turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yasol Kim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kim stuffs the takedown.
Black misses with a takedown attempt - Kim sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kim clinches up with Black and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Kim has Black pressed against the cage, preventing Black from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Black - that landed with a thud.
Kim lands an uppercut.
Kim has a couple of punches blocked by Black.
Kim can't find room to land a body shot as Black controls the action.
Black blocking some punches.
Black tries for a takedown. No joy.
Black tries to pull guard but Kim forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kim has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Black seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kim can turn it around.
Kim is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Kim.
A right hand to the body from Kim.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kim digs a right hand underneath Black's ribcage. Black let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kim has a couple of punches blocked by Black.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kim.
Kim throws a head punch that misses.
Kim struggles to land a body shot inside as Black controls his hands.
#T2#
Kim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kim misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Black pulls guard effortlessly.
Kim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kim throws a big elbow that misses.
Kim is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Black wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kim is now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Black has a hand on Kim's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kim takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T3#
Kim throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kim thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kim trying to control but Black is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim throwing strikes but Black bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top. #T4#
Black wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Black pushes down on Kim's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Black trying to control the action but Kim is working from the bottom.
Kim on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Black working Kim over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Black working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Black throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kim to regain full guard.
Kim wants to sweep here but Black controlling him for the moment.
Black wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Black is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Black passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T6#
Black in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Black wants to control but Kim is keeping him busy.
Black throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Black is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kim has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kim holding on.
Kim is not content to let Black control the position. #T7#
Black working the head with strikes.
Black advances to mount.
Black lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Devon Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Black punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kim keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Black landing strikes from the mount and Kim is in trouble!
Kim is bucking up trying to escape but Black cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Black cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Black trying to control but Kim is having none of it.
Black controlling from mount.
Black scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kim?
#T9#
Black tries to control but Kim wriggling away.
Black is really struggling to control Kim but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Black working for a submission but Kim is keeping him at bay.
Black putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black thowing shots but they're missing.
Black lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Black 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#
Black is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Kim closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kim tries to throw a body punch but Black avoids it by throwing Kim back against the cage.
Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kim digs a right hand into Black's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Black's gas tank.
Black fails to pull guard.
Kim lands an uppercut.
Kim prevents a body shot from Black.
Kim throws a head punch that misses.
Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kim fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Black successfully pulls guard.
Kim trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Black is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB#
Black throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kim uses it to pass to side control.
Black can't do much from the bottom here.
Kim throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Black works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Kim content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Black is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kim's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kim's back!
Black avoiding Kim 's attempts to control his hands.
Kim is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Black off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Black lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Kim is trying to remain composed but Black is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#SUB#
Black has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kim has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You can see the frustration on Kim's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3#
The referee is taking a good look at Kim as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Black!
#SUB#
Black working for the choke.
Kim avoids the strikes from Black.
Kim turns into Black and is now in his guard.
Black trying to control the position.
#T4#
Kim wants to pass the guard but Black is keeping the position.
Black working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kim. #SUB#
Black is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Black manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kim manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Black content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Black is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5#
Kim preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Kim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Black.
Black controlling from the top position.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Black looking to sit in guard and control but Kim gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kim preventing the sweep.
Black 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.#SUB#
Black throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kim uses it to pass to side control.
Black is looking for a sweep.
Kim gets to mount! Black was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T7#
Black slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kim passes to side control.
Kim is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kim postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kim misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T8#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kim is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Black regains half guard.
Kim throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Black looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Black is trying to maintain the position but Kim is very close to passing his half guard.#T9#
Kim content to control rather than advance.
Kim wants to control but Black is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kim slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kim tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Black paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kim fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kim closes the distance but Black moves to the side #TD#
and Black counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Black.
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 Devon Black.
I think Black has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Devon Black!
A very excited looking Devon Black 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: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Goodman dodges the punch combination from Seagal.
Seagal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goodman.
Goodman scores with a hook to the body. Seagal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Seagal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goodman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Seagal throws a head kick that misses
and Goodman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Steven Seagal has been cut.
Goodman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Seagal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Goodman manages to break the clinch.
Goodman with a jab.
Seagal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Goodman drives through and clinches with Seagal against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goodman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seagal backwards.
Goodman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Seagal.
Our sources have told us that Goodman has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Goodman tries for a takedown but Seagal manages to get underhooks.
#T1#
Goodman lands with a light punch inside.
Seagal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Goodman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goodman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Seagal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Goodman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Seagal.
Goodman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Seagal looks winded!
Seagal takes an elbow to the temple.
A hook to the body from Goodman.
Goodman pushes Seagal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goodman stalls.
Goodman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Goodman.
Goodman lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Steven Seagal's cut even more.#BC#
Goodman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goodman thumps Seagal with a low kick.
Goodman fakes the leg kick and cracks Seagal in the body. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Seagal eats them both and turns towards Goodman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
Goodman forces Seagal back against the cage and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Goodman.
Goodman lands an elbow that stopped Seagal in his tracks for a moment.
Goodman lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#The cut above Steven Seagal's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#BC#
Goodman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goodman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheers as Goodman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Seagal doesn't seem phased though.
Goodman misses with the combination.
#CL#
Goodman gets a clinch.
Goodman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Goodman.
A left hand lands to the body for Goodman.
Goodman presses Seagal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Goodman lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Goodman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goodman is leaning against Seagal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Goodman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seagal backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goodman.
Goodman works on Seagal's body with a couple of short punches.
Goodman lands a body shot.
Goodman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Goodman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Goodman stalling the fight.
Goodman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Goodman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Goodman closes the distance and clinches.
Goodman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seagal backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seagal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Seagal wants to break free but Goodman has control.
Goodman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Seagal backwards. #CUT#Steven Seagal's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A left hand lands to the body for Goodman.
#T4#
Goodman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Goodman scores with a hook to the body.
Goodman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Goodman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Seagal lands an uppercut.
Goodman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Goodman breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seagal throws a nice looking combination but Goodman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goodman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Seagal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goodman. #CL#
Goodman takes the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Goodman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Seagal's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nice body punch from Goodman. #CL#
Goodman closes the distance and pushes Seagal back into the cage.
Goodman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Goodman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Seagal or not.
Seagal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goodman lands an elbow inside.
Goodman digs a right hand underneath Seagal's ribcage. Seagal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Come on Goodman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Good body shot from Goodman.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goodman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seagal is trying to break the clinch but Goodman is controlling him.
Goodman scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Goodman breaks the clinch.
Steven Seagal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Seagal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Seagal is breathing heavily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Goodman.
Saul Goodman is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman tries to bum rush Seagal with a series of wild strikes but Seagal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1##CL#
Goodman darts in and clinches Seagal up against the cage.
Seagal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Goodman.
Goodman is leaning against Seagal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Goodman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seagal can do to turn this around?
Goodman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Goodman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Goodman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Seagals head.
Goodman leaning against his opponent.
Goodman lands an elbow just above Seagal 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Steven Seagal's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Saul Goodman!
Saul Goodman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Adams slips a jab and a cross from Duarte.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Adams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Adams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Duarte wants to clinch up but Adams keeps it at a distance.
Duarte just misses with a punch to the body.
Adams swats away the attempt to clinch by Duarte.
Adams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Duartes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Duarte tries to clinch there but Adams circles away.
Adams lands with a cross.
Adams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Adams plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Adams lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Duarte backs up against the cage.
#ROC#Duarte is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Francisco Duarte has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duarte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adams keeps the fight on the outside.
Duarte takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Duarte is still on wobbly legs! Can Adams finish him?
The fighters circle, before Adams throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Duarte's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Adams lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Smash Adams!
After the fight, Smash Adams was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
TOF 167
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Jacckson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Jacckson finds it's way through Cabrera's defenses. #TD#
Jacckson shoots in and bounces Cabrera off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cabrera has his feet on Jacckson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD#
Jacckson gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacckson cracks Cabrera with a big elbow.
Cabrera trying to remain calm as Jacckson controls from the top position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jacckson wants to control but Cabrera is keeping him busy.
Cabrera on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cabrera is trying to buck Jacckson off.
Jacckson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cabrera keeps working.
Jacckson in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1#
Jacckson trying to control the position but Cabrera is working away.
Cabrera 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.
Jacckson cracks Cabrera with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cabrera is pushing Jacckson's head away, looking to escape. Jacckson manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Jacckson has an Americana. Cabrera didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Jacckson is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Jacckson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). KO Jacckson!
KO Jacckson retains his welterweight title!
KO Jacckson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
#R1#
A combination from Toretto does no damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Toretto.
Toretto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goodman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Toretto moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Toretto doesn't manage to clinch there - Goodman circles away.
A nice side step and Goodman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Goodman rushes Toretto and presses him up against the cage.
Goodman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Goodman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goodman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Toretto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Goodman on the inside.
Goodman lands an elbow just above Toretto 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Dominic Toretto has been cut.
Toretto is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman lands a body shot.
Goodman lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goodman.
Goodman lands a right hand.
Goodman lands a left hand.
Goodman digs a right hand underneath Toretto's ribcage. Toretto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goodman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Toretto or not.
Goodman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Toretto's defenses.
Goodman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Goodman lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Toretto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goodman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toretto backwards.
Goodman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goodman lands a hook that snaps the head of Toretto backwards.
Goodman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Toretto wants to break free but Goodman has control.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goodman.
Goodman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Toretto or not.
A bit of stalling here from Goodman.
Goodman cracks Toretto with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Goodman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goodman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#Dominic Toretto's cut is getting worse.
Goodman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Goodman Throws a clean left jab. Goodman Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Toretto's chin! Toretto crumbles to the ground and Goodman follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Goodman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Saul Goodman!
Saul Goodman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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