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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SYN 1167 Tokugawa vs. Wright 2
Date: May 11, 2025 |
#R1# Dalrymple tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Dalrymple scores with a nice head shot. Orsic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dalrymple counters with a straight right hand. The fighters circle momentarily. Dalrymple darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Orsic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Orsic throws a big shot that misses. Dalrymple throws a fast counter high kick but Orsic manages to duck under it in time. We've been hearing reports that Orsic has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Orsic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dalrymple is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Orsic throws a jab but it's blocked by Dalrymple. Dalrymple throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Dalrymple throws a hook but Orsic avoids it easily. We've been informed that Dalrymple 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. Orsic thows a left - swing and a miss! Orsic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dalrymple moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Orsic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dalrymple in his tracks. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dalrymple keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Dalrymple misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsic.
#T1# Orsic cracks Dalrymple with a right hand to the side of the head. Orsic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL# Orsic moves into the clinch. Dalrymple landing knees to the head.
Dalrymple lands with a short shot to the head. Dalrymple blocks an uppercut.
Orsic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Dalrymple lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Orsic fails to land. Dalrymple keeps control of Orsic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Dalrymple tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Dalrymple scores with a nice short uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dalrymple creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Dalrymple scores with a nice hook to the head. Dalrymple lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dalrymple lands a right hand. Orsic tries to work over Dalrymple's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Orsic misses with a punch to the body.
#T2# A head punch on the inside from Orsic fails to land. Dalrymple with a knee to the head.
Dalrymple lands with a left to the head. Dalrymple scores with a knee to the head.
Dalrymple tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Orsic misses with some punches.
Dalrymple lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#TD# Orsic turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Dalrymple is looking for a sweep. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dalrymple wants to control but Orsic postures up.#SUB# Orsic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Orsic working away. The ground and pound from Orsic seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Dalrymple is trying to get back to half guard. Dalrymple manages to get back to half guard.#T3# Dalrymple is looking for a sweep. Orsic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Dalrymple is controlling Orsic's position as best he can from this difficult position. Dalrymple wants to improve his position but Orsic is controlling well.
Dalrymple preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Dalrymple tries to get to full guard but Orsic has control of the leg. Dalrymple keeping control of the position. Orsic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Dalrymple tries to roll over but Orsic keeps him under control.#SUB2# Dalrymple is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orsic pulls his head out easily. Orsic slips a nice elbow through Dalrymple's hands, connecting with Dalrymple's forehead. Dalrymple trying to control from the bottom.
Orsic prevents Dalrymple from improving his position.#SUB# Orsic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dalrymple doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Orsic. Dalrymple is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Dalrymple dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Orsic looks to land a left hand but Dalrymple moved out of range nicely. Orsic sets himself, and Dalrymple steps forward looking for the clinch! Orsic avoids it this time. Dalrymple is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Orsic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dalrymple circles away quickly and effectively. Orsic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dalrymple doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Dalrymple looks to land a right hand but Orsic moved out of range. Orsic connects with a crisp jab. Dalrymple is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Jab, jab by Orsic - just one landing. Orsic digs a good body shot into Dalrymple's ribs. Orsic takes one to the side of the head.
Dalrymple misses with a body shot.
Orsic ducks under a wild hook from Dalrymple. Dalrymple jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL# Orsic 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! Dalrymple tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dalrymple looking to throw knees to the head but Orsic is blocking nicely.
Dalrymple blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1# Orsic tries to circle away but Dalrymple has him pinned against the cage. Dalrymple is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Orsic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Dalrymple with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Dalrymple on the inside. Dalrymple throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orsics head. Orsic has had enough of the clinch but Dalrymple keeps him there for the moment. Dalrymple lands an uppercut. Dalrymple lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dalrymple throws a knee to the head but misses.
Orsic tries to work over Dalrymple's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Dalrymple gets through Orsic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Dalrymple has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. A knee to the head by Dalrymple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Orsic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dalrymple lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dalrymple is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Dalrymple with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2# Orsic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Dalrymple lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dalrymple unloads a knee to the mid-section. Orsic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Dalrymple tries to land a knee to the head but Orsic blocks with his arms.
Dalrymple lands with a right to the head. Dalrymple displaying some good clinch control by pressing Orsic up against the cage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Orsic takes a shot to the head. Teddy Dalrymple seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Dalrymple with a knee to the head.
Dalrymple lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Orsic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD# Dalrymple is fighting off a takedown attempt but Orsic is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dalrymple to the mat. Dalrymple regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Dalrymple has Orsic pulled in close to control his posture. Dalrymple is trying to keep Orsic in close.
#T3# Dalrymple wants to sweep here but Orsic controlling him for the moment. Orsic wants to control from the top but Dalrymple keeps moving. Dalrymple is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Dalrymple pulls Orsic in to control the position. Orsic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Dalrymple tries to land a sweep but no joy. Orsic slips nicely into half guard. Orsic working over Dalrymple with some ground and pound. Dalrymple looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4# Dalrymple manages to get to full guard.
Orsic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Orsic tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalrymple is retaining full guard. Dalrymple is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orsic trying to control but Dalrymple is working from the bottom. Dalrymple looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Dalrymple looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalrymple, not yet. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Dalrymple showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Orsic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL# Orsic forces Dalrymple back against the cage and clinches. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dalrymple. Dalrymple unloads a knee to the mid-section. Orsic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. A short right from Dalrymple. Dalrymple scores with a shot to the side of Orsic's head. Orsic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dalrymple lands a knee to the head.
Dalrymple being controlled against the cage. Dalrymple keeps control of Orsic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Orsic misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Orsic is trying to break the clinch but Dalrymple has him pressed against the cage. Dalrymple lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orsic backwards. A shot in the inside from Dalrymple. Still in the clinch, Dalrymple scores with a nice short uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dalrymple lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Orsic is rocked! Both fighters are breathing heavily. A short right hand to the side of the head by Orsic.#T1##KD2# Dalrymple drops Orsic with a big knee straight up the middle! Orsic is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! Oh Orsic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Dalrymple fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Orsic out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Teddy Dalrymple! Teddy Dalrymple really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that 30th Century Beer Store logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
SYN 1165 Farman vs. Hunna
Date: May 04, 2025 |
#R1# Sloppy strikes from Tuytuhlz. Those never looked like landing. It seemed like Farah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Farah slips a straight right by Tuytuhlz. Tuytuhlz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tuytuhlz takes a body punch but keeps moving. Tuytuhlz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Tuytuhlz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Farah. Farah lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tuytuhlz at a distance.
#CL# Tuytuhlz has Farah up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC# Tuytuhlz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Farah thuds a left hand into Tuytuhlz's body. A punch lands to the side of Farah 's head but he takes it in his stride. This has been an exciting period of action! Farah moves away from the strike by Tuytuhlz. Farah moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Farah slips under a jab from Tuytuhlz. Tuytuhlz jabbing away but nothing is landing. Both fighters circling a little - Farah finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1# Farah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz slips a straight right by Farah. Farah loads up on a big right hand but Tuytuhlz slips the punch. Farah misses with a hook
and Tuytuhlz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Tuytuhlz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farah manages to avoid it. Farah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Tuytuhlz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shut Up & Train! in the buildup to the fight. Farah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tuytuhlz was well out of range. Poor timing from Farah. Tuytuhlz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tuytuhlz digs a good body shot into Farah's ribs. Farah misses with a low kick as Tuytuhlz jumps back. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tuytuhlz is defended easily by Farah. Farah scores with a nice right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Farah.#T2# Tuytuhlz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Farah. Farah misses with a body kick. Farah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Farah there as he acknowledges the shot. Tuytuhlz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Farah avoids the body shot from Tuytuhlz.
It seemed like Farah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A big right from Tuytuhlz misses. Tuytuhlz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farah. Farah swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tuytuhlz counters with a nice uppercut. Tuytuhlz tries to clinch there but Farah circles away.
Farah looks to land a right hand but Tuytuhlz moved out of range. Farah works over Tuytuhlz's head and body with a nice combination. Tuytuhlz throws a nice looking combination but Farah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Farah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farah avoids the body shot from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz ducks under a wild hook from Farah.#T3# Tuytuhlz misses with a looping left. Farah throws a counter combo. A big left from Tuytuhlz misses. Tuytuhlz wants to clinch up but Farah keeps it at a distance. Farah lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tuytuhlz connects with a jab. Farah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tuytuhlz throws a big counter combination but Farah scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. A good leg kick by Farah. Farah throws a hook but Tuytuhlz blocks it. Farah is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Tuytuhlz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farah manages to avoid it. Farah takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Farah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz wants to clinch up but Farah keeps it at a distance.#CL# Tuytuhlz moves into the clinch. Farah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Tuytuhlz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4# Farah struggles to land a body shot inside as Tuytuhlz controls his hands.
Farah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farah prevents a body shot from Tuytuhlz. #BC# Tuytuhlz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A jab from Farah does it's job there. Tuytuhlz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farah throws a right and a left that both miss. Tuytuhlz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Farah fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Farah looks to land a right hand but Tuytuhlz moved out of range. Farah slips under a jab from Tuytuhlz. A jab from Tuytuhlz finds it's way through Farah's defenses. Farah loads up on a big right hand but Tuytuhlz slips the punch. Good shot there by Farah. Farah throws the kick towards the body but Tuytuhlz avoids it. Farah throws a big shot that misses. Tuytuhlz blocks a leg kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abdo Farah will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Farah throws a leg kick #CL# and Tuytuhlz counters into the clinch. Nicely done. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Nice elbow from Tuytuhlz. #CUT#It looks like Abdo Farah has been cut. Farah blocks an elbow strike. Tuytuhlz misses with an elbow strike.
Tuytuhlz cracks Farah with a nice body shot. Farah working aggressively here.
Farah prevents a body shot from Tuytuhlz. #BC# Tuytuhlz breaks from the clinch.
Tuytuhlz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tuytuhlz. Tuytuhlz slips under a jab. Farah tries to clinch but Tuytuhlz moves out of range. Tuytuhlz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tuytuhlz misses with the combination.
Farah fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1# Farah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL# Tuytuhlz has managed to clinch.
Tuytuhlz lands an elbow inside. Tuytuhlz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tuytuhlz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Tuytuhlz.
Farah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Farah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tuytuhlz's elbow. Farah lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Farah has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tuytuhlz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Farah can turn it around. Tuytuhlz tries to throw a body punch but Farah avoids it by throwing Tuytuhlz back against the cage. Farah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farah misses with a short punch on the inside. Tuytuhlz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Farah gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. A short right hand to the side of the head by Farah. Farah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Farah can't find room to land a body shot as Tuytuhlz controls the action.
Tuytuhlz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farah tries to throw a body punch but Tuytuhlz avoids it by throwing Farah back against the cage. Tuytuhlz tries to work over Farah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2# Farah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lyke Tuytuhlz has scored more points in the clinch so far. Tuytuhlz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Farah backwards. Tuytuhlz misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Tuytuhlz as the two fighters clinch.
Farah is breathing heavily. Tuytuhlz lands a body shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A short left from Farah. Tuytuhlz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Farah backwards. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Farah tries a body shot but Tuytuhlz blocks it.
Farah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tuytuhlz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC# Tuytuhlz breaks the clinch.
Farah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Farah takes a swing at Tuytuhlz's ribcage but misses. Farah misses with a low kick as Tuytuhlz jumps back. It looked like Tuytuhlz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Farah. Tuytuhlz cracks Farah with an open hand slap.#CUT#That has opened up Abdo Farah's cut even more. Tuytuhlz lands a jab-cross combination. Tuytuhlz thuds his right hand into Farah's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3# Farah's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tuytuhlz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Farah scrambles back to his feet. Farah throws a shot from downtown. Tuytuhlz moves away and avoids it. Tuytuhlz is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Tuytuhlz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Tuytuhlz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Tuytuhlz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#The cut above Abdo Farah's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Tuytuhlz throws the left hand but Farah avoids the punch easily. Farah unleashes a big counter combination but Tuytuhlz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Farah misses the shot to the body. Tuytuhlz lands a really nice looking cross but Farah seems unphased.
Farah just misses with a punch to the body.
Farah misses with an uppercut. Farah looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Nice uppercut there from Farah. 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! Tuytuhlz checks the leg kick. Farah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tuytuhlz was well out of range. Poor timing from Farah.#T4# Farah drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Farah looks to throw the jab but Tuytuhlz is out of range. Farah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tuytuhlz.
Farah is looking to clinch but Tuytuhlz is avoiding it.
Lyke Tuytuhlz is winning the standup battle so far. Farah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Tuytuhlz to counter with a crisp jab. Tuytuhlz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Farah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tuytuhlz thinking. Tuytuhlz scores with a jab. Tuytuhlz misses with the combination.
Tuytuhlz scores with a jab. Tuytuhlz ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Tuytuhlz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Farah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lyke Tuytuhlz dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Abdo Farah'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# Farah throws a solid leg kick but Tuytuhlz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Farah. A telegraphed right hand from Farah misses the target. Tuytuhlz throws a jab when Farah was well out of range. Tuytuhlz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Tuytuhlz digs a good body shot into Farah's ribs. Farah misses with a wild combination.
Tuytuhlz lands a jab to Farah's midsection. Tuytuhlz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Farah can do to turn this around? Tuytuhlz throws a combination. Farah tries to block but a couple of punches get through. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tuytuhlz throws a shot from downtown. Farah moves away and avoids it. Farah cracks Tuytuhlz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Farah attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Tuytuhlz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Farah doesn't seem bothered though. Farah needs to keep his hands up - Tuytuhlz had a free shot at his head there.#T1# Tuytuhlz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Farah. Farah scores with a head kick.
Farah scores with a sloppy right hand. Tuytuhlz should have avoided that one. Farah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Tuytuhlz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farah.
Tuytuhlz getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Farah has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Tuytuhlz throws a body shot but no joy. Tuytuhlz misses with a few strikes there.
Farah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Farah falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tuytuhlz counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Tuytuhlz works Farah's body with a nice hook. Tuytuhlz throws a right hand that misses
and Farah counters with a straight right hand. Farah lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2# Farah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tuytuhlz was well out of range. Poor timing from Farah. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tuytuhlz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Farah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Good work by Tuytuhlz as he checks the leg kick. Tuytuhlz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tuytuhlz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tuytuhlz swats away the attempt to clinch by Farah. Tuytuhlz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Farah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Farah swings for the body but Tuytuhlz moves out of range.
#CL# Tuytuhlz moves into the clinch successfully.
Tuytuhlz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A right hook to the body lands for Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz pushes Farah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3# Tuytuhlz is leaning against Farah and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Farah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Tuytuhlz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Tuytuhlz is trying to stall.
Tuytuhlz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Farah tries to work over Tuytuhlz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Farah tries to throw a body punch but Tuytuhlz avoids it by throwing Farah back against the cage. Tuytuhlz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tuytuhlz. Farah is looking to control Tuytuhlz's arms but Tuytuhlz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Farah has his back to the cage. Tuytuhlz presses Farah against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Farah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Farah blocks a body shot from Tuytuhlz. Tuytuhlz scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#Abdo Farah's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Tuytuhlz tries a body shot but Farah blocks it.
Tuytuhlz lands an elbow just above Farah 's eye. Tuytuhlz works on Farah's body with a couple of short punches. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tuytuhlz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Farah lands a shot to the body.#T4# Tuytuhlz blocks an uppercut.
Farah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tuytuhlz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farah's elbow. #BC# Tuytuhlz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Tuytuhlz tries to clinch up. Farah throws a body punch but Tuytuhlz moves out of range. Tuytuhlz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. This has been an exciting period of action! Farah works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Tuytuhlz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Tuytuhlz works over Farah's head and body with a nice combination.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Abdo Farah's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lyke Tuytuhlz! During a confident post fight interview, Lyke Tuytuhlz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SYN 1162 Inhanamoto vs. Olivia
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1# Chandler throws a hook but Orsic blocks it. Chandler cracks a nice hook into Orsic's ribs. Orsic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Chandler counters with a nice uppercut. A swing and a miss from Orsic. Orsic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Chandler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Chandler lands a body shot.
Chandler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chandler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orsic was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler. Orsic moves to clinch but Chandler breaks away and Chandler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Orsic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
Chandler throws a good cross that connects.
#T1# A shot to the liver by Chandler. Beautiful body shot. Orsic tries to bum rush Chandler with a series of wild strikes but Chandler uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Chandler throws a body shot but no joy. Orsic is looking to clinch but Chandler is avoiding it.
Orsic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Chandler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Orsic rather than just go for the knockout. A swing and a miss from Orsic. Orsic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chandler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL# Orsic darts in and clinches Chandler up against the cage. Orsic prevents a body shot from Chandler. Orsic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chandler fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chandler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Orsic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2# Orsic misses with a wild body shot. Orsic scores with a sloppy right hand. Chandler should have avoided that one. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chandler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orsic. Orsic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chandler manages to circle out of the way.#CL# Orsic has closed the distance and engaged Chandler in a clinch.
Chandler scores with a shoulder strike. Chandler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orsics head. Orsic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chandler misses with some punches.
Orsic scores with a shot to the side of Chandler's head. Chandler throws a punch but it's blocked by Orsic. Still in the clinch, Chandler scores with a nice short uppercut. Chandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chandler scores with a shot to the side of Orsic's head. Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Orsic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Chandler lands with a short shot to the head. Orsic prevents a body shot from Chandler. Chandler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3# Chandler tries a body shot but Orsic blocks it.
Orsic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chandler gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mate Orsic. That's going to take a lot out of him. Chandler lands with a left to the head. Chandler misses with a body punch.
Orsic lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC# Orsic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orsic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Chandler digs a good hook to Orsic's body.
Orsic misses with a hook
and Chandler counters with a lovely straight right hand! Chandler throws a jab when Orsic was well out of range. Orsic pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Orsic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A big right from Chandler misses. Orsic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Chandler throws a series of punches but Orsic moves out of range. Orsic punishes Chandler's body with a nice straight punch.#T4# Chandler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orsic moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Chandler has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Orsic looks to throw the jab but Chandler is out of range. Nice straight punches there by Orsic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orsic. Orsic lands a jab to Chandler's midsection. Chandler stalks Orsic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Orsic's face. Orsic staggers backwards, shaken.#TD# Chandler gets caught napping as Orsic dives in and scores a takedown. Chandler manages to retain guard. Chandler looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Chandler has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Orsic passes Chandler's right leg, so he's now in half guard. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB# Orsic is looking for a kimura here.
Chandler is controlling Orsic's position as best he can from this difficult position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Chandler dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Orsic misses with a straight right. Chandler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Mate Orsic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Orsic misses with a takedown attempt - Chandler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. A swing and a miss from Orsic. A punch lands to the side of Chandler 's head but he takes it in his stride. Chandler moves out of range of the strikes. Chandler throws out a counter right but Orsic avoids it with no problem. Chandler lands a head shot. Orsic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Chandler takes one on the button. Chandler jabs Orsic right on the nose. Orsic blinks but takes it well. Chandler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Orsic throws a lazy uppercut
and Chandler counters with a series of strikes. Orsic will be more careful next time no doubt. Orsic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Joey Chandler seems to be getting the better of the standup. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Orsic takes a swing at Chandler's ribcage but misses. Chandler misses with a body shot.
#T1# Chandler misses with a body shot.
Chandler digs a good body shot into Orsic's ribs. Orsic looks to land a combination but Chandler avoids it well. Orsic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chandler was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsic. Chandler lands a lovely overhand right. Orsic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Chandler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsic manages to avoid it. Chandler stuns Orsic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Chandler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orsic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Joey Chandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Chandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orsic. Chandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD# Chandler gets caught flat footed, as Orsic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Chandler is controlling Orsic's posture. Orsic throws a big right hand that misses. #T2# Orsic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Orsic with a flurry of punches that miss. Orsic throws an elbow that misses. Chandler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Orsic's guard. Nice move by Chandler!#REVB# Chandler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Orsic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chandler lands a couple of elbows. Chandler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Orsic's head. Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Orsic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Chandler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Chandler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Orsic working for a triangle but Chandler defends it easily.
#T3# Chandler lands a couple of decent looking shots. Chandler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Orsic has momentary wrist control but Chandler slips an elbow through the middle. Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Orsic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Orsic is on top in guard.
#REVR# Chandler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Chandler with a nice head shot there. Chandler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Orsic 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. Chandler wants to control from the top but Orsic keeps moving. #T4# Chandler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orsic is keeping the position for now. Orsic is trying to control the position but Chandler postures up. Chandler connects with a couple of short punches. Orsic keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully. Orsic is looking to sweep but instead, Chandler has passed into half guard.
Orsic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chandler scores with a couple of nice shots. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Chandler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Orsic misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Chandler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Joey Chandler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Chandler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Good standup being displayed there by Chandler as he connects with a hook. Orsic tries to close the distance and clinch but Chandler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Chandler throws the left hand but Orsic avoids the punch easily. Orsic misses with a takedown and Chandler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Chandler looks to score with a jab to the body but Orsic is just out of range. Chandler cracks a nice hook into Orsic's ribs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Orsic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chandler to score with a decent uppercut. Orsic shoots in looking for a takedown. Chandler tries to sprawl out of it but Orsic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chandler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chandler.#T1# Chandler misses with a wild body shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Chandler. Orsic does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL# Orsic gets in close and instigates a clinch. Orsic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chandler's elbow. A short right from Chandler on the inside. Chandler tries to throw a body punch but Orsic avoids it by throwing Chandler back against the cage. Orsic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Mate Orsic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Chandler working aggressively here.
Orsic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC# Orsic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2# Chandler misses with a straight left. It looked like Orsic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Orsic lands with a good body shot. Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
Orsic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chandler swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mate Orsic. That's going to take a lot out of him. Orsic throws a right and a left that both miss. A cross from Chandler lands. Orsic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orsic there as he acknowledges the shot. 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! Chandler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orsic. Orsic misses with a hook
enabling Chandler to counter with a crisp jab. Chandler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Chandler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Mate Orsic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Orsic throws a series of punches but Chandler moves out of range. Orsic throws a series of punches but Chandler avoids them all with ease. #T3# Orsic misses with an uppercut
and Chandler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
Orsic moves out of range of the strikes. Orsic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Chandler throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Chandler with a hook. Orsic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Orsic throws a series of punches but Chandler avoids them all with ease. Chandler now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Orsic lunges at Chandler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chandler's hand. Chandler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Chandler digs a good hook to Orsic's body.
Chandler scores with a jab. A shot to the liver by Chandler. Beautiful body shot. Orsic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Orsic misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4# Chandler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Chandler lands a lovely overhand right. Chandler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Orsic has time to react. Chandler connects with a looping right hand.
Orsic misses with a few strikes there.
Chandler throws a series of punches but Orsic avoids them all with ease. Orsic takes a body punch but keeps moving. Chandler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Chandler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Orsic looks to score with a jab to the body but Chandler is just out of range. Chandler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Orsic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight! Joey Chandler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Chandler 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Chandler! After winning the bout, Joey Chandler 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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SYN 1158
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1# Egyptian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tuytuhlz lands a jab to Egyptian's midsection. Egyptian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Egyptian tries a head kick but it misses.
Tuytuhlz throws a counter combo. Tuytuhlz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Egyptian avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Tuytuhlz cracks a nice hook into Egyptian's ribs. Tuytuhlz 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. Egyptian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tuytuhlz.
Egyptian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tuytuhlz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Egyptian throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Tuytuhlz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Egyptian circles away quickly and effectively. Egyptian appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Egyptian throws a lazy right hand but Tuytuhlz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Egyptian takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A big right from Egyptian misses. #T1# Nice takedown defense from Egyptian. No joy for Tuytuhlz on that attempt. Tuytuhlz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tuytuhlz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Egyptian throws a nice inside leg kick. Sloppy strikes from Tuytuhlz. Those never looked like landing. Egyptian misses with a double jab.
#CL2# Tuytuhlz gets in close and instigates a clinch. Tuytuhlz is struggling to control the position. Tuytuhlz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Egyptian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tuytuhlz blocks it with crossed arms. Tuytuhlz throws an elbow but it misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Egyptian. Egyptian lands with a left to the head. Tuytuhlz lands a left hand.
#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Egyptian missing with knees to the body.
Tuytuhlz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Egyptian backwards. #BC2# Tuytuhlz breaks the clinch.
Tuytuhlz throws a lazy right hand but Egyptian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Tuytuhlz throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Egyptian with the inside leg kick. Tuytuhlz checks a low kick from Egyptian. Tuytuhlz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Egyptian.
Tuytuhlz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Egyptian throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Egyptian throws a quick inside leg kick. Tuytuhlz misses with a lunging right hand
and Egyptian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Tuytuhlz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Egyptian. Tuytuhlz tries to counter with a clinch but Egyptian shakes him off and moves away. Tuytuhlz pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3# Egyptian cracks Tuytuhlz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Egyptian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Nice defenses there by Tuytuhlz. Tuytuhlz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Tuytuhlz throws a series of punches but Egyptian moves out of range. Egyptian closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. A shot to the liver by Tuytuhlz. Beautiful body shot. Egyptian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Tuytuhlz misses the shot to the body. Egyptian thinks about countering with a head kick. Egyptian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Egyptian smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Tuytuhlz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Egyptian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tuytuhlz blocks a low kick nicely. Tuytuhlz throws a nice looking combination but Egyptian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Egyptian fails to land with a series of punches.
Tuytuhlz throws a nice looking combination but Egyptian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Tuytuhlz lands with a nice body punch. Tuytuhlz closes the distance and lands a one-two. Tuytuhlz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC#Tuytuhlz is rocked! Horus Egyptian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Egyptian! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Horus Egyptian! A less than humble Horus Egyptian misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
SMASH: Zahedi vs Fleshou Jr
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1# Struja Jr throws a right and a left that Spencer avoids nicely. Struja Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spencer.
Struja Jr misses with a hook. And Spencer tries to counter it with a takedown but Struja Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out. Spencer fails with the takedown. Spencer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Struja Jr. Struja Jr throws a shot from downtown. Spencer moves away and avoids it. Spencer thows a left - swing and a miss! A combination from Struja Jr does no damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Spencer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Spencer ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Struja Jr takes a swing at Spencer's ribcage but misses. Some wild striking there from Struja Jr.
Spencer feints the counter takedown.#T1# Struja Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spencer.
Spencer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Spencer slips a straight right by Struja Jr. Struja Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Struja Jr misses with a hook. Spencer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spencer shoots for a takedown but Struja Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. A left lands for Struja Jr. Struja Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Spencer, looking for a takedown. Struja Jr pushes Spencer against the cage but Spencer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Struja Jr with a hook. Struja Jr looks to land a left hand but Spencer moved out of range nicely. Spencer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Struja Jr slips under a jab from Spencer. A punch lands to the side of Spencer 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2# Spencer throws a hook to the side of Struja Jr's head but Struja Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. The fighters circling - Spencer throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Struja Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action! The fighters circling - Spencer throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Struja Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Spencer dives in for a single leg takedown but Struja Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. An attempted straight right counter from Struja Jr misses the target. Ludko Struja Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Spencer. Spencer has his takedown stuffed and Struja Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Struja Jr throws a series of punches but Spencer avoids them all with ease. And Spencer tries to counter it with a takedown but Struja Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out. Struja Jr moves away from the strike by Spencer. Struja Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Spencer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3# Struja Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spencer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Struja Jr closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2# and Spencer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Struja Jr won't be happy with that. Spencer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Spencer lands a few punches from side control. Struja Jr tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Spencer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Struja Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Struja Jr is working hard here to advance position. Spencer landing strikes from the mount and Struja Jr is in trouble! Struja Jr in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Struja Jr regains half guard. Spencer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Struja Jr is trying to maintain the position but Spencer is very close to passing his half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Spencer in particular looking to stall. Spencer is trying to control the action in half guard but Struja Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Spencer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Struja Jr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Struja Jr taking some punishment here, with Spencer in his half guard. Struja Jr is trying to get back to full guard. Struja Jr regains full guard. Nicely done. Struja Jr wants to sweep but no luck. Spencer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Spencer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Struja Jr's head. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Spencer working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well. Spencer slips nicely into half guard. Spencer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Spencer uses his free foot to push down on Struja Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Struja Jr. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robin Spencer will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# A looping hook to the body misses from Struja Jr. Spencer does a little dance to reset his feet. Struja Jr looks to throw the jab but Spencer is out of range. Struja Jr stalks Spencer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Spencer's face. Spencer staggers backwards, shaken. Spencer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Struja Jr tries to clinch up. Struja Jr feints a jab promting Spencer to slip. Struja Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Spencer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Struja Jr throws a hook but Spencer avoids it easily. Spencer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Spencer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spencer misses with a hook. Struja Jr misses the shot to the body. Spencer punishes Struja Jr's body with a nice straight punch. Struja Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Spencer slips under a jab.#T1# A jab from Spencer finds it's way through Struja Jr's defenses. Struja Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spencer circles away quickly and effectively. Spencer misses with a takedown attempt and Struja Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2# Spencer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Struja Jr taking some punishment here, with Spencer in his half guard. 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. Spencer connects with a nice short shot to Struja Jr's temple. Well, if Spencer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Struja Jr is trying to control but can't.
Struja Jr manages to get to full guard.
Spencer is pushing down on Struja Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Struja Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Spencer has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2# Spencer stalling. Spencer looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Robin Spencer has got the better of the ground game so far. Struja Jr trying to control but Spencer postures up.
#SUB# Struja Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Spencer working over Struja Jr with some ground and pound. Struja Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Struja Jr has hold of Spencer's hands but Spencer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Spencer 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. Struja Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Spencer scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC2#Struja Jr is rocked! Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Spencer working Struja Jr over with strikes. Oh Struja Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Struja Jr gets back to full guard.
Spencer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Spencer chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB# Spencer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Struja Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spencer has managed to get both his arms back between Struja Jr's legs - danger averted. Struja Jr seems to have got his legs back now. Struja Jr keeping moving, preventing Spencer from controlling successfully. Spencer landing some decent shots from guard. Struja Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Spencer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Struja Jr wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving. Spencer pulls Struja Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Struja Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4# Spencer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Spencer is pulling down on Struja Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Struja Jr, at least for the moment. Struja Jr throwing strikes from guard but Spencer blocks nicely. Struja Jr wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Robin Spencer will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Struja Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Struja Jr goes for a double leg but Spencer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Spencer continues to drive forward. Spencer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Struja Jr just stands there and leans against the cage. Spencer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Struja Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Spencer controls the action.
Struja Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it. Spencer jumps guard but Struja Jr stands there with Spencer around his waist. Spencer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ludko Struja Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Spencer. Spencer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Struja Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Spencer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Struja Jr misses with an uppercut
#TD2# and Spencer counters with a nice double leg into guard. Spencer postures up and lands a big shot to Struja Jr's brow. #SUB# Struja Jr is looking for a triangle but Spencer pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Spencer controls from within his opponent's guard. Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Struja Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Spencer is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there. Ludko Struja Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Spencer showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Spencer won't allow Struja Jr to sweep him here. Spencer is stalling in the full guard. Spencer looking to sit in guard and control but Struja Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Struja Jr preventing the sweep. Spencer keeping moving, preventing Struja Jr from controlling successfully. Struja Jr looking to pass the guard. #T2# Struja Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Struja Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Spencer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spencer is on top in guard.
#REVB# Spencer is looking to work some ground and pound but Struja Jr has wrist control.#SUB# Struja Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Spencer passes into side control.
Spencer is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Struja Jr's shoulder. That is not cool. Spencer connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Struja Jr some visible discomfort.
#T3##SUB2# Spencer in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Struja Jr is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robin Spencer! An out of breath Robin Spencer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
S60: Kreischer vs. Bozic
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1# A low kick lands for Dren Jr.
Dren Jr looks for the body kick but Raheem saw that one coming. Raheem was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Dren Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dren Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've been informed that Dren Jr 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. A punch combination from Dren Jr misses. Raheem went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Dren Jr throws a leg kick that is checked and Raheem counters with a stiff right hand. Dren Jr throws a body shot but no joy. A slow jab from Dren Jr misses its intended target. Raheem on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dren Jr. Dren Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2# Dren Jr closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Raheem crashing to the mat! Raheem uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!#CUT2#It looks like Radio Raheem has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Raheem takes an elbow to the temple. #T1# Dren Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raheem wants to break free but Dren Jr has control.
Dren Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Raheem's efforts to push away. Raheem prevents a body shot from Dren Jr. Raheem is trying to break the clinch but Dren Jr is controlling him.#BC2# Dren Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Dren Jr misses with a body kick. Raheem throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dren Jr avoids it. Dren Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Dren Jr misses the jab. Raheem throws a big counter combination but Dren Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Dren Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Raheem takes a step back to recover. Raheem is breathing heavily. Dren Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2##CL2# Dren Jr closes the distance and pushes Raheem back into the ropes. Dren Jr lands a left hand.
#CUT2#Radio Raheem's cut is getting worse. Dren Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dren Jr lands with a left to the head. #BC2# Dren Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Dren Jr looks to throw the jab but Raheem is out of range. Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Dren Jr throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Raheem is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the ropes! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zdravko Dren Jr! An out of breath Zdravko Dren Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SYN 1153 Crispian vs Adofo II
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
#R1# Orsic avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Orsic shoots in for a takedown but Nerdspoof The 3rd shows good takedown defense. Orsic takes a shot right to the bread basket. Orsic walks into a stiff left hand from Nerdspoof The 3rd. Orsic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nerdspoof The 3rd. Orsic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Orsic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nerdspoof The 3rd misses the shot to the body. Nerdspoof The 3rd lands a right hook to the body.
#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Orsic enables Nerdspoof The 3rd to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Orsic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Orsic wants to get back to his feet but Nerdspoof The 3rd is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Nerdspoof The 3rd engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Orsic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nerdspoof The 3rd is one step ahead there. #T1# Orsic keeping moving, preventing Nerdspoof The 3rd from controlling successfully. Orsic looking to control.
#SUB2# Orsic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nerdspoof The 3rd defends it easily. Nerdspoof The 3rd slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control the position from guard on top but Orsic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Nerdspoof The 3rd controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Orsic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Nerdspoof The 3rd walks into a straight right hand from Orsic. Nerdspoof The 3rd looks to score with a jab to the body but Orsic is just out of range. Orsic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Orsic moves out of range as Nerdspoof The 3rd strikes. Orsic misses with a double jab.
#TD2# Orsic looking to score a takedown here. Nerdspoof The 3rd is defending well but Orsic drives through and ends up in Nerdspoof The 3rd's guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Orsic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Nerdspoof The 3rd keeping moving, preventing Orsic from controlling successfully. Orsic postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nerdspoof The 3rd is on top in guard.
#REVR# Nerdspoof The 3rd showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3# Nerdspoof The 3rd has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Orsic wants to sweep but no luck. Nerdspoof The 3rd is stalling in the full guard. Orsic looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Nerdspoof The 3rd looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2# Orsic is looking for a triangle here but Nerdspoof The 3rd uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to control but Orsic is keeping him busy. Orsic wants to control but Nerdspoof The 3rd postures up. Nerdspoof The 3rd controls the position.#SUB# Nerdspoof The 3rd tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nerdspoof The 3rd has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nerdspoof The 3rd seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Orsic for as long as he can get away with. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD# Nerdspoof The 3rd feints and as Orsic raises his hands in defense, Nerdspoof The 3rd changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Orsic looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nerdspoof The 3rd puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control from Orsic's half guard. Orsic has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2# Orsic isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nerdspoof The 3rd stacks Orsic 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 Nerdspoof The 3rd! Orsic is trying to control Nerdspoof The 3rd's posture but Nerdspoof The 3rd avoids it. Nerdspoof The 3rd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orsic can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Nerdspoof The 3rd is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Orsic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Orsic tries to bench press Nerdspoof The 3rd off him but Nerdspoof The 3rd keeps the position. #T1# Orsic seems a little lost for a moment, as Nerdspoof The 3rd dominates the positioning.#SUB# Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Orsic, who protects the arm well. #SUB# Nerdspoof The 3rd working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Orsic is looking to regain half guard here but Nerdspoof The 3rd keeps moving and retains side control. Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control the action but Orsic is working from the bottom. Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB# Nerdspoof The 3rd thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Orsic is looking for a sweep. Nerdspoof The 3rd happy to just control the position for now. #SUB# Nerdspoof The 3rd is trying to get an arm triangle but Orsic is defending well. #SUB# Nerdspoof The 3rd is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Orsic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB# Nerdspoof The 3rd tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nerdspoof The 3rd has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Orsic is trying to get back to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Nerdspoof The 3rd is trying to get an arm triangle but Orsic is defending well. Orsic can't do much from the bottom here. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to control but Orsic is keeping him busy. #SUB# Nerdspoof The 3rd working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Orsic is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Nerdspoof The 3rd is just content to waste time from the top position. Orsic takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Orsic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nerdspoof The 3rd controls the pace. Nerdspoof The 3rd looking to pass the guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Nerdspoof The 3rd lands a really nice looking cross but Orsic seems unphased.
Orsic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Orsic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Orsic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Nerdspoof The 3rd looks to score with a jab to the body but Orsic is just out of range. Orsic on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD# Nerdspoof The 3rd shoots in and gets a takedown into Orsic's guard. Nerdspoof The 3rd controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Orsic keeping moving, preventing Nerdspoof The 3rd from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Orsic is on top in guard.
#REVB# Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Nerdspoof The 3rd keeping moving, preventing Orsic from controlling successfully. Nerdspoof The 3rd working a defensive guard here.
Mate Orsic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB# Nerdspoof The 3rd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Orsic is aware though and is defending well. Nerdspoof The 3rd looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2# Nerdspoof The 3rd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Orsic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Nerdspoof The 3rd keeping full guard, as Orsic tries to pass. Nerdspoof The 3rd lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2# Orsic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nerdspoof The 3rd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Nerdspoof The 3rd seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Nerdspoof The 3rd is pushing down on Orsic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Orsic is fighting to maintain full guard but Nerdspoof The 3rd has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3# Orsic tries to get to full guard but Nerdspoof The 3rd has control of the leg. Nerdspoof The 3rd passes to full mount! Nerdspoof The 3rd takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB# Nerdspoof The 3rd working for a guillotine from mount but Orsic is in no mood to give up. Orsic can't escape the position.
Orsic regains half guard.#T4# Orsic wants to control but Nerdspoof The 3rd is keeping busy and won't allow it. Nerdspoof The 3rd not doing much here.
Orsic tries to roll over but Nerdspoof The 3rd keeps him under control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Orsic actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight! Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd showed his dominance in that final round. Well Nerdspoof The 3rd 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd! During a confident post fight interview, Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SYN 1149 Crispian vs. Crenshaw
Date: Mar 02, 2025 |
#R1# Albodean throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Lyke Tuytuhlz has been cut. Albodean gets off balance looking for a body kick and Tuytuhlz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Albodean ducks under a wild hook from Tuytuhlz. Albodean throws a lazy right hand but Tuytuhlz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Tuytuhlz throwing a counter right hand but Albodean manages to avoid it. Tuytuhlz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Tuytuhlz avoids the body shot from Albodean.
Albodean 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. Albodean takes one to the chin there. Albodean lands with an uppercut that bounces Tuytuhlz off the cage and back into range. Albodean throws a leg kick enabling Tuytuhlz to counter with a crisp jab. Albodean scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Albodean throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tuytuhlz counters with a left and a right... And another left! Albodean is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyke Tuytuhlz! After winning the bout, Lyke Tuytuhlz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. The defeated Nick Albodean had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SMASH Kentas vs Hiro
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1# Struja Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monroe moves away. A looping hook to the body misses from Struja Jr. Monroe does a little dance to reset his feet. Struja Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Struja Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Monroe. That one must have hurt. Monroe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like Ludko Struja Jr has been cut. Monroe throws a series of punches but Struja Jr avoids them all with ease. Monroe scores with the left hand. Struja Jr knows he should have avoided that one. Struja Jr misses with a double jab.
Monroe misses with a wild combination.
Struja Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Struja Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Struja Jr dodges the punch combination from Monroe.
#T1# Monroe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Struja Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Struja Jr throws a hook but Monroe avoids it easily. Struja Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Struja Jr throws a right and a left that Monroe avoids nicely. Struja Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target. Francesco Monroe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Monroe throws a half hearted mid kick. Struja Jr slips under a jab. Struja Jr is looking for the big counter here. We've been told by Monroe's head coaches at Outlier Martial Arts New York that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Monroe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Struja Jr. Struja Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2##TD2# Struja Jr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Monroe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Struja Jr is in Monroe's guard. 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! Struja Jr won't allow Monroe to get back to his feet. Monroe controls Struja Jr momentarily but Struja Jr frees himself. Monroe trying to control the position here. Monroe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Struja Jr postures up in Monroe's guard and throws a big left but Monroe blocks it. #T3# Monroe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2# Struja Jr clinches with his opponent.
Struja Jr keeps control of Monroe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Monroe is trying to maintain a safe position but Struja Jr gets an underhook and turns Monroe into the cage.#BC2# Struja Jr manages to break the clinch.
Monroe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Struja Jr lands a nice hook to Monroe's body. Monroe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Monroe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Struja Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Monroe lands with a big left! Struja Jr is wobbled badly! Monroe comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Struja Jr to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Francesco Monroe! Francesco Monroe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 56
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1# Tam looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Tam has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dren Jr. Tam misses with a left hand #KD# and Dren Jr counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Tam to the mat! Dren Jr runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Tam is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!#CL# Dren Jr pushes Tam up against the cage in a clinch. Dren Jr lands a body punch. Dren Jr is leaning against Tam and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Tam looks winded!#BC# Dren Jr manages to break the clinch.
Dren Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tam stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Dren Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Dren Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Peetu Tam has been cut. Tam walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Dren Jr! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zdravko Dren Jr! Zdravko Dren Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SMASH: Hohenthal vs Reepo 2
Date: Feb 09, 2025 |
#R1# Struja Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Struja Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Struja Jr wants it to stay on the feet.#TD# Spong gets a double leg takedown into Struja Jr's guard. Struja Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy. Spong with a flurry of punches that miss. Spong stands up over Struja Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Struja Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Spong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Spong postures up.
Spong stopping the sweep attempt from Struja Jr.#SUB2# Struja Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Spong wants to pass the guard but Struja Jr is keeping the position.#SUB2# Struja Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spong is aware though and is defending well.#T1# Spong scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2# Struja Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spong won't allow Struja Jr to sweep him here. #SUB2# Struja Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Spong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Spong lands a couple of digs. Spong postures up and lands a big shot to Struja Jr's brow. Spong connects with a couple of short punches. Spong stopping the sweep attempt from Struja Jr. Spong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Spong lands a couple of elbows. Struja Jr keeping moving, preventing Spong from controlling successfully. #T2# Spong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Spong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Spong with a nice head shot there. Spong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Spong with a flurry of punches that miss. Spong landing some decent shots from guard. Struja Jr looking to control.
Spong throws a big right hand that misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Struja Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Spong stands up over Struja Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Spong with a flurry of punches that miss. Spong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Spong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Struja Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3# Struja Jr has momentary wrist control but Spong slips an elbow through the middle. Spong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Spong scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Struja Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spong scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2# Struja Jr is looking for a triangle but Spong pushes his legs off easily.
Spong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Struja Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy. Spong lands a couple of digs. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Spong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Spong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Spong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC#Struja Jr is rocked! Spong working some strikes from top position. Struja Jr is still in real trouble! Can Spong finish him? Spong loads up on a big left hand. Struja Jr felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Spong looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Struja Jr can't hide his disappointment, as Spong celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Spong! During a confident post fight interview, Daniel Spong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SYN 1139 Kamara vs. Fook
Date: Feb 07, 2025 |
#R1# Howard throws an off balance right hand
and Tuytuhlz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Dean Howard has been cut. Howard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Howard with a poor takedown letting Tuytuhlz counter with a right hand. Howard loads up on a big right hand but Tuytuhlz slips the punch. Howard has his takedown stuffed and Tuytuhlz counters with a lovely shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tuytuhlz misses with a few strikes there.
Howard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown letting Tuytuhlz counter with a right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Tuytuhlz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tuytuhlz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Howard moves away. Tuytuhlz looks to land a left hand but Howard moved out of range nicely. Tuytuhlz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Tuytuhlz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Tuytuhlz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Howard shoots and misses and Tuytuhlz counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Howard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tuytuhlz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2# Howard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Tuytuhlz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Tuytuhlz lands a right hook to the body.
Howard fails with the takedown and Tuytuhlz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Dean Howard's cut is getting worse. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tuytuhlz lands a nice shot to the body.
Tuytuhlz lands a head shot.#CL2# Tuytuhlz closes the distance and clinches.#T3# Tuytuhlz cracks Howard with a nice body shot. Howard misses with a punch on the inside.
Howard swings wildly with an uppercut but Tuytuhlz uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2# Tuytuhlz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A looping hook to the body misses from Howard. Tuytuhlz does a little dance to reset his feet. Howard throws an off balance right hand
#CL2# and Tuytuhlz counters by clinching up. Tuytuhlz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Howard backwards. Howard being controlled against the cage. Howard jumps guard but Tuytuhlz stands there with Howard around his waist. Howard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tuytuhlz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Howard up against the cage. Howard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tuytuhlz just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4# Howard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tuytuhlz smiles and moves away.
Tuytuhlz dips to his left and cracks Howard with an uppercut! Tuytuhlz takes a swing at Howard's ribcage but misses. Howard thows a left - swing and a miss! Howard sets himself, and Tuytuhlz steps forward looking for the clinch! Howard avoids it this time. A looping hook to the body misses from Howard. Tuytuhlz does a little dance to reset his feet. Howard misses the body punch and Tuytuhlz counters with a lovely straight right hand! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lyke Tuytuhlz dominated that round. The cut man is working on Dean Howard's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Tuytuhlz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Howard's head. Howard misses with a hook to the body
and Tuytuhlz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Howard keeps the fight on the outside. Tuytuhlz misses with an uppercut. Howard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Howard is looking to wear down Tuytuhlz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Tuytuhlz dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Tuytuhlz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Howard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Howard throws a body shot but no joy. Tuytuhlz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Tuytuhlz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Howard doesn't seem bothered though. #T1##TD# Howard looking to score a takedown here. Tuytuhlz is defending well but Howard drives through and ends up in Tuytuhlz's guard. Howard looking to pass the guard. Tuytuhlz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Howard manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Howard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU2# Tuytuhlz stands up and waves to Howard to follow him. Howard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily enabling Tuytuhlz to counter with a crisp jab. Howard misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD2# and Tuytuhlz counters with a nice right hand that sends Howard toppling to the canvas! Howard scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tuytuhlz finish him?!#CUT2#Dean Howard's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tuytuhlz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC2#Howard is rocked!#KD2# Tuytuhlz sends Howard crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tuytuhlz is motioning to the referee to let Howard up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Oh Howard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Howard connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2# Tuytuhlz has Howard up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Tuytuhlz - that landed with a thud.
Howard seems to have got his legs back now. Tuytuhlz digs a right hand into Howard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Howard's gas tank. Tuytuhlz lands with a left to the head. A nice glancing elbow lands by Tuytuhlz. #CUT2#Jeez, Dean Howard's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#BC2# Tuytuhlz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Tuytuhlz rushes Howard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Howard misses with a punch on the inside.
Tuytuhlz is stalling here.
Howard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tuytuhlz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3# Howard takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dean Howard's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lyke Tuytuhlz! An out of breath Lyke Tuytuhlz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SYN 1137 Sitsongrit vs. Khabib
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1# Orsic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orsic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. A nice inside leg kick there by Larsen. That's going to slow Orsic down. Larsen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Larsen takes a body punch but keeps moving. Orsic throws a right hand that Larsen ducks under and follows up with a left that Larsen also avoids with ease. Larsen is looking to counter punch. Larsen keeps the fight on the outside. Larsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A chopping leg kick lands by Larsen. Larsen scores with a body shot.
Orsic throws a right and a left that both miss. Orsic 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. Larsen connects with an inside leg kick. Orsic wants to clinch up but Larsen keeps it at a distance. Larsen dodges the punch combination from Orsic.
Orsic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Larsen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Orsic somewhat.#T1# Larsen throws a jab when Orsic was well out of range. Donk. Larsen catches Orsic right on the button with a cross. Orsic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orsic avoids the head kick by Larsen.
Magnus Larsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Larsen throws a good cross that connects.
#TD2# Orsic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Larsen to the mat! Larsen manages to get full guard. Orsic throws a strike but Larsen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Orsic working a defensive guard but Larsen passes into half guard.
Orsic wants to control but Larsen is keeping busy.
Orsic is trying to control but Larsen passes into side control!
Orsic manages to work his way to half guard, despite Larsen's best efforts.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Orsic wants to get back to full guard but Larsen has passed into side control. Larsen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Orsic is looking for a sweep. Larsen taking a breather here. Orsic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Larsen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Orsic struggling a bit here. Larsen in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3# Orsic wants to control but Larsen postures up. Orsic is looking for a sweep. Larsen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Orsic's shoulder. That is not cool. Orsic regains half guard. Orsic wants to improve his position but Larsen is controlling well.
Larsen sitting and controlling from the half guard. Larsen is thwarting Orsic's attempts to control the position. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Larsen content to control rather than advance. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Orsic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Larsen - the referee stops the clock and Orsic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Larsen. Orsic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Larsen throws a right and a left that Orsic avoids nicely. Larsen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Larsen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Larsen throws a shot to the body.
Larsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Orsic is just out of range. Orsic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larsen. Larsen swats away the attempt to clinch by Orsic. Larsen scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Larsen dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Larsen lands with an overhand left. Larsen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Larsen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Orsic backs up against the cage.
Orsic lands a really nice looking cross but Larsen seems unphased.
Larsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsic.
Larsen lands a jab to the head.
Larsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orsic moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Larsen throws a nice looking combination but Orsic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Orsic misses with an uppercut. Larsen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Mate Orsic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A telegraphed right hand from Larsen misses the target. Larsen misses with a wild body shot. Larsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsic.
Larsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orsic can do to turn this around? This has been an exciting period of action! Larsen thows a left - swing and a miss! Larsen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. That kick from Larsen tenderised Orsic's leg. Orsic is trying to keep his angry face on. Orsic ducks under a wild hook from Larsen. Magnus Larsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##TD2# Orsic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Larsen's half guard.#SUB2# Orsic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Larsen sees it coming and defends easily. Orsic is trying to control. Larsen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Orsic moves nicely into side control. Sloppy strikes there by Orsic.#SUB2# Orsic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Larsen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2# Orsic is trying to get an arm triangle but Larsen is defending well. #SUB2# Orsic is trying to get an arm triangle but Larsen is defending well. #T2# Larsen tries to buck Orsic off but Orsic is having none of it.#SUB2# Orsic tries for a kimura but Larsen is defending well. #SUB2# Orsic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Orsic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2# Orsic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3# Larsen regains half guard, as Orsic was trying to land strikes. Larsen keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2# Orsic is looking for a kimura but Larsen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Orsic to get the leverage. Orsic has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2# Orsic jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Larsen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Larsen and Orsic has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T4# 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. The ground and pound from Orsic seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Larsen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Orsic. An elbow from Orsic crashes against the mat.
#SUB2# Orsic is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Larsen is trying to escape and Orsic transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Larsen is forced to tap! Nice work there by Orsic! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mate Orsic! Mate Orsic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 54
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1# Dren Jr connects with a body shot. Dren Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Waldron. Waldron circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Johnny Waldron has been cut. Dren Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Waldron counters with a body kick. Dren Jr connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2# Waldron moves into the clinch. Waldron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Waldron goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Waldron throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dren Jr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Dren Jr pushes Waldron back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Dren Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Waldron using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dren Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Waldron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dren Jr scores with a hook to the body. Waldron looks winded!#BC# Dren Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dren Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Waldron on the side of the head.#CUT#That has opened up Johnny Waldron's cut even more. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dren Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dren Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1##KD# Waldron walks into a big right hand from Dren Jr and goes down! The referee sends Dren Jr to a neutral corner as Waldron gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.#CUT#The cut above Johnny Waldron's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Dren Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Waldron will feel that in the morning. Dren Jr throws a right and a left that Waldron avoids nicely. A little jabbing left from Waldron on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Zdravko Dren Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD# Dren Jr clips Waldron with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Waldron a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#CUT#Johnny Waldron's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Johnny Waldron's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). 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:
SMASH: Hun vs Romano
Date: Jan 05, 2025 |
#R1# Struja Jr throws a series of punches but Boytsov moves out of range. Boytsov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Struja Jr circles away. Struja Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Boytsov shakes him off and moves away. Struja Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Dmitry Boytsov has been cut. Struja Jr lands with a shot to the body. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Boytsov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Struja Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boytsov. Boytsov looks for a takedown but Struja Jr sprawls well. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Struja Jr! But no joy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boytsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Struja Jr thuds his right hand into Boytsov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Boytsov misses with a takedown and Struja Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. No luck for Boytsov with that takedown attempt. Ludko Struja Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Boytsov avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2# Boytsov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Boytsov cracks Struja Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Struja Jr scores with a jab to the body. Boytsov walks into a straight right hand from Struja Jr. This has been an exciting period of action! Boytsov misses with a takedown and Struja Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3# Boytsov walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Struja Jr! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ludko Struja Jr! Ludko Struja Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support. The defeated Dmitry Boytsov had this to say: 'I don't care'. |
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Event:
SYN 1127 Madzarov vs Nightmare
Date: Jan 05, 2025 |
#R1# Orsic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. It appears Lightspeed was looking to counter with a kick there. A right-left combo lands from Orsic. Orsic works over Lightspeed's head and body with a nice combination. Sloppy strikes from Orsic. Those never looked like landing. A quick step to the side and Lightspeed tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Lightspeed takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Orsic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lightspeed manages to avoid it. Sloppy strikes from Orsic. Those never looked like landing. Lightspeed throws a counter high kick but Orsic was just alert enough to avoid it. Orsic darts in trying to clinch and Lightspeed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1##TD2# Orsic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Orsic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Orsic trying to control from Lightspeed's half guard. Lightspeed has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Orsic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Orsic trying to control but Lightspeed is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Orsic stopping the sweep attempt from Lightspeed. Lightspeed on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lightspeed tries to get out of the position.#SUB2# Orsic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Lightspeed pulls Orsic in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2# Orsic drops back looking for a leg! Lightspeed is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lightspeed manages to kick Orsic off! Orsic jumps back into Lightspeed's guard. Lightspeed is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Orsic is controlling him. #T2# Lightspeed tries to land a sweep but no joy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Orsic wants to pass the guard but Lightspeed is keeping the position. Lightspeed seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Lightspeed has momentary wrist control but Orsic slips an elbow through the middle. Lightspeed utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Lightspeed has momentary wrist control but Orsic slips an elbow through the middle. Orsic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2# Orsic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Orsic tries to free his leg and advance position but Lightspeed is retaining full guard. #T3# Lightspeed pulls Orsic in to control the position. Orsic pushing down on Lightspeed's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Lightspeed wants to control but Orsic is keeping busy.
Orsic works his way into full mount! #SUB2# Orsic looking to isolate an arm here. Lightspeed doesn't see it coming and as Orsic extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Orsic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mate Orsic! After winning the bout, Mate Orsic 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:
STRIKE! 51
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1# Molly takes one to the chin there.#CL2# Molly gets in close and instigates a clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Molly. Dren Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Molly swings wildly with an uppercut but Dren Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. Dren Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Molly controls his hands.
Dren Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dren Jr lands with a right to the head. Dren Jr stalling the fight.
Molly working aggressively here.
Dren Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Molly keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dren Jr's efforts to push away. Molly scores with a shot to the side of Dren Jr's head. Dren Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Molly misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dren Jr fails to land. Molly blocking some punches.
Molly throws a punch but it's blocked by Dren Jr. Molly throws a head punch that misses. Molly gets through Dren Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Molly scores with a hook to the body.#T1# Molly working aggressively here.
Molly misses with a body punch.
Dren Jr blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Molly. #BC# Dren Jr breaks the clinch.
Dren Jr wants to clinch up but Molly keeps it at a distance. Dren Jr swings for the body but Molly moves out of range.
Molly is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2# Molly closes the distance and clinches. Molly has a couple of punches blocked by Dren Jr.
Dren Jr lands a shoulder strike. Dren Jr blocks a body shot from Molly. Dren Jr blocking some punches.
Molly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Molly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dren Jr taking a breather.#BC# Dren Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL2# Molly rushes Dren Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Molly has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dren Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Molly can turn it around. Molly misses with the head strike.
Molly working aggressively here.
Molly tries to work over Dren Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC# Dren Jr breaks from the clinch.
Molly tries to clinch but Dren Jr moves away and Dren Jr counters with a nice uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A kick lands to the mid section there for Dren Jr.#CL# Dren Jr clinches with his opponent.
Molly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Molly lands with a light punch inside. Molly lands an uppercut. Molly misses with a punch on the inside.
Molly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Molly working some nice short punches in the clinch. Molly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Molly working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Molly. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hog Molly dominated that round. That's time! Dren Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Molly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dren Jr. Dren Jr throws a big shot that misses. Molly tries to clinch but Dren Jr is having none of it. Molly smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Zdravko Dren Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Dren Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Molly has a couple of punches blocked by Dren Jr.
Dren Jr tries to throw a body punch but Molly avoids it by throwing Dren Jr back against the cage. Molly swings wildly with an uppercut but Dren Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dren Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Molly's elbow. #BC# Dren Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dren Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Dren Jr thows a left - swing and a miss! Zdravko Dren Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Molly tries to clinch and Dren Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Dren Jr tries to clinch but Molly moves out of range. Dren Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
A low kick from Dren Jr is predictable there and Dren Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A nice combination there by Dren Jr.
Molly wants to clinch up but Dren Jr keeps it at a distance.#CL2# Molly closes the distance and clinches. Molly misses with the head strike.
Hog Molly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Dren Jr blocking some punches.
Dren Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2# Dren Jr lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Hog Molly has been cut.#BC# Dren Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Molly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dren Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away. 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! Dren Jr throws a front kick that sends Molly stumbling back into the cage. Molly throws a hook but Dren Jr avoids it easily. Molly closes the distance but Dren Jr moves to the side #KD# and before Molly can reset, Dren Jr rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Molly is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!#ROC#Molly is rocked! Molly takes a body punch but keeps moving. Molly lands a head shot. Dren Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Molly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zdravko Dren Jr will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round. The cut man is working on Hog Molly's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Molly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dren Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center. Dren Jr throws a head kick that misses. #CL2# Molly moves into range and clinches up with Dren Jr. A right hook to the body lands for Dren Jr.
Dren Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Dren Jr tries to throw a body punch but Molly avoids it by throwing Dren Jr back against the cage. Dren Jr lands with a right to the head. Molly throws a punch but it's blocked by Dren Jr. Nice elbow from Dren Jr. Molly is still on wobbly legs! Can Dren Jr finish him? Molly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dren Jr backwards. Molly seems to have recovered his senses. Dren Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dren Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Molly backwards. #BC# Dren Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Dren Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Molly.#T1# Molly blocks a head kick by Dren Jr.
Dren Jr throws a series of punches but Molly moves out of range. Dren Jr cracks Molly with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Molly is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Molly is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Molly could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Zdravko Dren Jr! A relieved looking Zdravko Dren Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SYN 1126 Rozhkov vs. Ryu II
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1# Dalrymple slips under a jab. A little jabbing left from Dalrymple on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Dalrymple steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tuytuhlz. Tuytuhlz misses with a wild body shot. Dalrymple throws out a counter right but Tuytuhlz avoids it with no problem. Dalrymple blocks a jab. Tuytuhlz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Dalrymple showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tuytuhlz.
Dalrymple is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Tuytuhlz throws a body punch but Dalrymple moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tuytuhlz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tuytuhlz lands a nice shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1# Dalrymple slips under a jab from Tuytuhlz. Tuytuhlz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dalrymple counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL# Tuytuhlz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Dalrymple lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tuytuhlz backwards. Dalrymple is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Dalrymple lands a left hand.
Tuytuhlz throws a head punch that misses. Tuytuhlz throws an elbow that misses.
Dalrymple tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tuytuhlz smiles and moves away.
Tuytuhlz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dalrymple manages to avoid it. Dalrymple looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL# Tuytuhlz rushes Dalrymple and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Dalrymple lands a right hand. Tuytuhlz lands a shoulder strike. Tuytuhlz takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2# Dalrymple has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tuytuhlz uses from the top position. Dalrymple controlling Tuytuhlz's posture. #T2# Tuytuhlz postures up.
Dalrymple controlling Tuytuhlz's posture. Tuytuhlz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2# Dalrymple has his foot on Tuytuhlz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tuytuhlz works his way back into a safe position though. Tuytuhlz stopping the sweep attempt from Dalrymple. Tuytuhlz looking to pass the guard. #SUB2# Dalrymple is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dalrymple keeping moving, preventing Tuytuhlz from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tuytuhlz postures up in Dalrymple's guard and throws a big left but Dalrymple blocks it. Dalrymple is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2# Dalrymple is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tuytuhlz is aware though and is defending well. Tuytuhlz throws a big elbow that misses. Dalrymple wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Tuytuhlz looks to land a right hand but Dalrymple moved out of range. Dalrymple throws a nice inside leg kick. Tuytuhlz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Good shot there by Tuytuhlz.#T4# Dalrymple moves to clinch but Tuytuhlz breaks away and Tuytuhlz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Dalrymple is rocked! Dalrymple avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Tuytuhlz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dalrymple moves away. Dalrymple unleashes a big counter combination but Tuytuhlz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Tuytuhlz throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Dalrymple flicks out a counter leg kick but Tuytuhlz steps away. Tuytuhlz moves out of range of the body kick from Dalrymple.
Tuytuhlz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tuytuhlz throws the left hand but Dalrymple avoids the punch easily. Dalrymple keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tuytuhlz. Tuytuhlz misses with a jab to the body
and Dalrymple cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lyke Tuytuhlz dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Dalrymple throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tuytuhlz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tuytuhlz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dalrymple momentarily.
Tuytuhlz avoids the head kick by Dalrymple.
Donk. Tuytuhlz catches Dalrymple right on the button with a cross. Dalrymple is still on wobbly legs! Can Tuytuhlz finish him? Dalrymple scores with a one two! Tuytuhlz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Tuytuhlz throws the left hand but Dalrymple avoids the punch easily. Dalrymple looks like he wants to counter punch here. Dalrymple seems to have recovered his senses. Tuytuhlz swings for the body but Dalrymple moves out of range.
Dalrymple is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tuytuhlz throws a big shot that misses. Dalrymple looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Tuytuhlz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dalrymple makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Tuytuhlz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dalrymple pinned against the cage. Dalrymple gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Dalrymple unleashes a big counter combination but Tuytuhlz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1# Tuytuhlz looks to score with a jab to the body but Dalrymple is just out of range. Tuytuhlz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Tuytuhlz swats away the attempt to clinch by Dalrymple. Tuytuhlz tries to bum rush Dalrymple with a series of wild strikes but Dalrymple uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Tuytuhlz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dalrymple lands a jab. Dalrymple tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tuytuhlz was well out of range. Poor timing from Dalrymple. A quick step to the side and Tuytuhlz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Dalrymple ducks under a wild hook from Tuytuhlz.#T2# Tuytuhlz slips a jab from Dalrymple. A swing and a miss from Tuytuhlz. Dalrymple swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Tuytuhlz throws out a loose jab but Dalrymple uses good head movement to avoid it. Tuytuhlz misses the jab. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dalrymple! But no joy. Tuytuhlz jabs Dalrymple right on the nose. Dalrymple blinks but takes it well. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dalrymple looks to throw the jab but Tuytuhlz is out of range. Dalrymple avoids the body shot from Tuytuhlz.
Dalrymple slips a straight right by Tuytuhlz. Tuytuhlz throws a poor cross that misses
and Tuytuhlz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Dalrymple tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tuytuhlz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Dalrymple misses with a body shot.
#T3# Tuytuhlz sizes up Dalrymple with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Lyke Tuytuhlz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tuytuhlz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dalrymple.
Tuytuhlz fails to land with a series of punches.
Dalrymple let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Dalrymple ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL# Tuytuhlz takes the fight into the clinch. Dalrymple working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Dalrymple tries to pull guard but Tuytuhlz forces him back to his feet, against the cage. A short left from Tuytuhlz. #BC2# Dalrymple breaks the clinch.
#CL# Tuytuhlz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dalrymple, pushing him back against the cage. Tuytuhlz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Tuytuhlz stalling against the cage.
#T4# Tuytuhlz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dalrymple tries to pull guard but Tuytuhlz holds him up against the cage and eventually Dalrymple drops back down to his feet.
#BC# Tuytuhlz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Tuytuhlz misses with a right hand letting Dalrymple counter with a right hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tuytuhlz misses with a left hand and Dalrymple cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Tuytuhlz is rocked! Dalrymple lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Tuytuhlz up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Dalrymple from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Tuytuhlz's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teddy Dalrymple! Teddy Dalrymple made sure to mention his sponsor, 30th Century Beer Store in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 48
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1# A big left from Dren Jr misses. Dren Jr tries to clinch up but Tran circles away and keeps his distance. Dren Jr connects with an inside leg kick. Sloppy strikes from Dren Jr. Those never looked like landing. Dren Jr lands with an overhand left. Tran avoids the head kick by Dren Jr.
Dren Jr scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#It looks like Antwan Tran has been cut. Tran lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Zdravko Dren Jr has been cut. Zdravko Dren Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A jab from Tran misses. Dren Jr is trying to counter with his kicks.#CL2# Dren Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tran. Dren Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC# Tran manages to break the clinch.
Tran throws a jab when Dren Jr was well out of range. Dren Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tran throws out the jab. #T1# Dren Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Dren Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dren Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tran's head. Tran 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. Dren Jr cracks a nice hook into Tran's ribs. Dren Jr scores with a nice head shot. Dren Jr staying out of range there. Despite the aggression on Dren Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Dren Jr lands a jab. Tran takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Tran misses the shot to the body. Tran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A big right from Tran misses. Dren Jr with a hook.#CUT2#Antwan Tran's cut is getting worse.#T2# Tran works Dren Jr's body with a nice hook. Dren Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dren Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tran has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Dren Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dren Jr thuds a left hand into Tran's body. Tran throws an overhand right that lands on Dren Jr's shoulder, as Dren Jr tries to avoid the shot. Dren Jr moves out of range as Tran strikes. Dren Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dren Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tran. Tran circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Dren Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Tran off the cage and back into range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zdravko Dren Jr dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Dren Jr engages and cracks Tran with a massive lead left hook - Tran tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Dren Jr is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zdravko Dren Jr! After winning the bout, Zdravko Dren Jr 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:
SMASH: Leite vs Magabi
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
#R1# Anttonen dodges the punch combination from Struja Jr.
Anttonen drops his hands momentarily and Struja Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2# Anttonen closes the distance and pushes Struja Jr back into the cage. Struja Jr looking to stall.
Struja Jr working hard to break the clinch. Anttonen scores with a nice hook to the head. Anttonen misses with a punch to the body.
Struja Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Anttonen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anttonen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Struja Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Anttonen scores with a shoulder strike. Anttonen gets through Struja Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anttonen. #T1# Struja Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anttonen is leaning against Struja Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Struja Jr blocks an uppercut.
Struja Jr lands with a light punch inside. Anttonen lands with a left to the head. I was talking to Struja Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. A head punch blocked on the inside by Struja Jr. Struja Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Anttonen lands with a right to the head. Struja Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Anttonen.
Struja Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Anttonen misses with the head strike.
Struja Jr prevents a body shot from Anttonen. Anttonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Struja Jr backwards. #BC2# Anttonen breaks the clinch.
Pallas Anttonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A nice leg kick from Anttonen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ludko Struja Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Anttonen throws a low kick but Struja Jr avoids it. Struja Jr lands with an overhand left. Anttonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Anttonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Struja Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2# Anttonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Struja Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center. Struja Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Struja Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Struja Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2# Anttonen rushes Struja Jr and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Struja Jr breaks from the clinch.
Anttonen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Struja Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Struja Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Struja Jr 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. A solid leg kick lands there for Anttonen.
Struja Jr throws the left hand but Anttonen avoids the punch easily. Struja Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Struja Jr fails with the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludko Struja Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him. Struja Jr throws a body shot but no joy. Despite the aggression on Anttonen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3# Struja Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2# Anttonen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anttonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Struja Jr backwards. Struja Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Anttonen lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right from Anttonen. Anttonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD# Struja Jr has clasped his hands together around Anttonen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Anttonen throws Struja Jr to one side and escapes! 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! Struja Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anttonen's waist but Anttonen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Struja Jr off to one side. Anttonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Struja Jr is out of range and Anttonen settles back down. #CL2# Anttonen gets in close and instigates a clinch. Struja Jr misses with a body punch.
Struja Jr misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Anttonen. Struja Jr is breathing heavily. Anttonen lands with a light punch inside. Struja Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4# Anttonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Struja Jr digs a right hand into Anttonen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anttonen's gas tank. Struja Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Struja Jr. Anttonen scores with a shoulder strike. Anttonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Anttonen throws a head punch that misses. A short uppercut from Anttonen. Anttonen lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2# Anttonen breaks from the clinch.
Jab, jab by Struja Jr - just one landing. A combination from Struja Jr does no damage. Anttonen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Struja Jr takes one to the chin there. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Anttonen fails in his attempt to clinch. Anttonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Struja Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Struja Jr lands with a hook. Anttonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pallas Anttonen dominated that round. That's time! Struja Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Struja Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Anttonen counters with a left to the body. Struja Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Anttonen connects with a solid leg kick. Anttonen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Struja Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anttonen circles away. Anttonen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL# Struja Jr clinches up with Anttonen and pushes him back against the cage. Anttonen digs a right hand underneath Struja Jr's ribcage. Struja Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Anttonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Anttonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Anttonen lands with a short head shot on the inside. Pallas Anttonen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A quick uppercut on the inside from Anttonen. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Anttonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anttonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anttonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Struja Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1# A body shot lands from Anttonen.
Anttonen lands a right hand. Struja Jr has Anttonen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anttonen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anttonen as Struja Jr tries to tie him up. Struja Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Struja Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Anttonen is keeping busy. Struja Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Struja Jr. #BC# Struja Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Struja Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anttonen. Anttonen throws an off balance right hand
#TD# and Struja Jr counters with a single leg into guard. Anttonen didn't expect that. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Anttonen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2# Anttonen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
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! Struja Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Anttonen misses with a double jab.
#T2# Anttonen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Struja Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anttonen tries to avoid it but Struja Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anttonen to the ground. Anttonen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludko Struja Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him. Anttonen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Struja Jr. Struja Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Anttonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Struja Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD# Struja Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Anttonen! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Struja Jr scoring with punches from side control. Struja Jr trying to control the position but Anttonen is working away. #ES2# Anttonen throws Struja Jr to one side and escapes! Anttonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Struja Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anttonen.
Ludko Struja Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3# Struja Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anttonen. Struja Jr checks a low kick from Anttonen. Struja Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Struja Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Anttonen sprawls well. He's pushed Struja Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. It seemed like Anttonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Struja Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anttonen. Anttonen connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Struja Jr to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Anttonen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pallas Anttonen! Pallas Anttonen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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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