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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
DMMA 356 Puno v De Leon
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1# Ihantala fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Christ blocks a head kick by Ihantala.
#CL2# Christ closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Christ tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Christ blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ihantala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ihantala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A head punch on the inside from Christ fails to land. Ihantala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#It looks like Jon Christ has been cut. Ihantala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Ihantala misses with the head strike.
Christ throws a head punch that misses. Ihantala blocking some punches.
A short right from Christ on the inside. Ihantala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ihantala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ihantala tries to work over Christ's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ihantala cracks Christ with a nice body shot. Ihantala lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Christ looks winded! Christ takes a shot to the head. Ihantala pushes Christ back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Ihantala lands a hook that snaps the head of Christ backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Ihantala. #T1# A short right from Ihantala on the inside. Ihantala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Ihantala. #BC# Ihantala breaks the clinch.
#KD# Ihantala feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Christ sprawling to the canvas! Christ rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ihantala finish him?!
#ROC#Christ is rocked! A low kick lands for Ihantala.
Christ is still on wobbly legs! Can Ihantala finish him? Tali Ihantala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ihantala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Christ is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Ihantala doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Christ crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Christ's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tali Ihantala! During a confident post fight interview, Tali Ihantala thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2024 |
#R1##TD2# Equilibrium looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Branco! Equilibrium working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Equilibrium really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Branco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Sloppy strikes there by Equilibrium. Equilibrium tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Equilibrium working away. Branco manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Branco is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2# Equilibrium looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Branco 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. Branco drops an elbow to the side of Equilibrium's head. Branco 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. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Branco is nestled in close to Equilibrium, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Branco is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Branco working Equilibrium over with strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Branco slips a nice elbow through Equilibrium's hands, connecting with Equilibrium's forehead.#SUB2# Equilibrium looking for submissions off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Ground and pound from Branco. Equilibrium is looking for a sweep. Branco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Equilibrium is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Branco jumps into side control! Branco scores with punches from side control. #ROC#Equilibrium is rocked! Branco landing a few strikes. Equilibrium is still in real trouble! Can Branco finish him?#SUB# Branco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB# Branco tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Branco has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Equilibrium seems to have recovered his senses. Branco landing a few strikes. Equilibrium is looking for a sweep. Branco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Equilibrium keeps working. #T2# Branco working the head with strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Branco scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Equilibrium to see if he's OK. Branco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Equilibrium keeps working. Equilibrium takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Branco is putting a hurting on Equilibrium here, landing some big shots from side control. Equilibrium is trying to improve his position. Branco connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Equilibrium some visible discomfort.
Branco lands a few punches from side control. Equilibrium is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB# Branco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Equilibrium takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Branco scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Equilibrium to see if he's OK. Equilibrium takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T3# Equilibrium on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Branco in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Equilibrium looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Branco turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Branco! A relieved looking Antonio Branco thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2024 |
#R1# Equilibrium looks for a takedown but Legendary sprawls well. Legendary changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Equilibrium's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Equilibrium's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Legendary lands a glancing blow to the side of Equilibrium's head. Equilibrium doesn't succeed with the takedown and Legendary cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Legendary throws a hook but Equilibrium avoids it easily. Equilibrium looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Legendary is fending him off so far but Equilibrium persists. Nope, Legendary circles away and we're back to standing. Sigandi Legendary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Equilibrium. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Equilibrium shoots and misses and Legendary counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2# Equilibrium closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Equilibrium in side control, throwing shots but Legendary defends. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Equilibrium lands a decent elbow from side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# An elbow from Equilibrium crashes against the mat.
Equilibrium has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. The strikes coming from Equilibrium are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Equilibrium fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Equilibrium working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Equilibrium creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Equilibrium looks up at the clock and then as Legendary takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Equilibrium smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Equilibrium throwing shots but missing, from side control. Equilibrium landing strikes. Legendary taking a bit of punishment here - Equilibrium scoring with strikes. Legendary is looking for a sweep. Equilibrium working the body and head with strikes. Check out the look on Equilibrium's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Equilibrium lands a decent elbow from side control. Legendary knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Equilibrium on the ground.#T2# Equilibrium landing a few strikes. Legendary takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Legendary is breathing heavily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Legendary takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Equilibrium scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Legendary to see if he's OK. Equilibrium works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Equilibrium lands some shots froms side control. Equilibrium cracks Legendary with a big elbow. Equilibrium in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC2#Legendary is rocked! Equilibrium lands an elbow. Oh Legendary is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Equilibrium cracks Legendary with a big elbow. Equilibrium is chipping away with strikes.
Equilibrium is chipping away with strikes.
#T3# Equilibrium landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Equilibrium cracks Legendary with a big elbow. Equilibrium in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Legendary looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Equilibrium turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Equilibrium! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2024 |
#R1# Equilibrium with a lazy takedown attempt and Mmm counters with a body kick that stops Equilibrium in his tracks momentarily. #TD# Equilibrium shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mmm is trying to defend but Equilibrium finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Mmm has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Equilibrium is working away from the top position though. Equilibrium missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Equilibrium missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Equilibrium not landing any meaningful shots this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Equilibrium is thwarting Mmm's attempts to control the position. Equilibrium throwing shots but Mmm is blocking nicely. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Equilibrium lands a nice short elbow.#T1# Equilibrium not landing any meaningful shots this time. Equilibrium working the head and body with strikes. Equilibrium throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Mmm avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Equilibrium. Equilibrium sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mmm defending well though. Equilibrium not landing any meaningful shots this time. Mmm keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Equilibrium throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Equilibrium 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. Equilibrium not landing any meaningful shots this time. Equilibrium 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. Mmm wants to control but Equilibrium is keeping busy and won't allow it. Mmm avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Equilibrium. #T2# The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Equilibrium lands a nice short elbow. Mmm trying to control here.
Equilibrium throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Equilibrium 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. Mmm wants to control but Equilibrium is keeping busy and won't allow it. Equilibrium thows a huge punch but Mmm dodges it nicely.
Equilibrium missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Equilibrium thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mmm's head. Equilibrium throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Mmm wants to control but Equilibrium is keeping busy.
#T3# Equilibrium sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mmm defending well though. Mmm keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Equilibrium misses with a head shot. Mmm uses the momentum to regain guard. Equilibrium is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Mmm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Mmm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Equilibrium. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Equilibrium accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Equilibrium missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Equilibrium throws an elbow that misses. Mmm uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Equilibrium's guard. Nice move by Mmm!#REVB##T4##SUB# Equilibrium is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Mmm rolls with it to try and escape but Equilibrium cranks on the arm and Mmm is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pedro Equilibrium! |
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Event:
RFL 11
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1# Nice body punch from Valerio. Valerio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kula on the wrong end of a nice hook. Kula looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Valerio scores with a hook to the body. Kula takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Kalle Kula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kula misses with an uppercut. Valerio saw that one coming. Nice cross by Valerio. Kula misses the shot to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Valerio. Kula does a little dance to reset his feet. A combination from Kula does no damage. Kula takes one on the button. Valerio lands a slapping body shot.
Valerio looks to land a right hand but Kula moved out of range. Valerio lands with a good body shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valerio, as that shot connected.
Valerio scores with a shot to the body.
Valerio connects with a jab.#T1# Valerio misses the shot to the body. Kula scores with a hook to the body. Valerio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Kula misses with a left hand and Valerio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kula on the wrong end of a nice hook. Kula misses with a lunging right hand
and Valerio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Valerio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Valerio slips a jab and a cross from Kula.
Valerio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Valerio has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Valerio is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kula rather than just go for the knockout. Kula is breathing heavily. Valerio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Valerio misses. Valerio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kula manages to avoid it. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valerio, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kula goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Valerio looks to score with a jab to the body but Kula is just out of range.#T2# Jab, jab by Valerio - just one landing. Kula moves in looking to clinch but Valerio pushes him off. Kula takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Kula is looking to clinch but Valerio is avoiding it.
Valerio cracks Kula with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Kula throws a head kick that misses. A little jabbing left from Valerio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valerio thuds a left hand into Kula's body. Valerio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Kula takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Kula on the wrong end of a nice jab. Kula avoids the body shot from Valerio.
Valerio misses with a right hand and Kula counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kula doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3# Valerio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Valerio lands a nice looking body shot.
Valerio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Valerio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Valerio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kula.
Valerio connects with a jab. Kula swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Valerio throws a nice looking combination but Kula bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Kula bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kula wants to clinch and Kula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Valerio just misses with a punch to the body.
Kula takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A punch combination from Valerio misses. #T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Valerio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Valerio is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kula had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Valerio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kula was well out of range. Poor timing from Valerio. Good exchange - Valerio coming out on top. Kula walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Valerio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kula sees it coming and avoids it easily. Good standup being displayed there by Valerio as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#Kula is rocked! Kula gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Valerio gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Kula is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernesto Valerio! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2024 |
#R1##TD2# Conrad scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB# Equilibrium looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Equilibrium looking for submissions off his back. 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. Conrad connects with a nice short shot to Equilibrium's temple. #SU2# Conrad stands up from half guard. #TD2# Conrad drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Conrad would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Conrad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Conrad's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB# Equilibrium has his foot on Conrad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Conrad works his way back into a safe position though. Conrad told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SU2# Conrad stands up from guard. Let's bang! Conrad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Conrad misses with a few strikes there.
#T1# An inside leg kick lands from Conrad. Left hook, right uppercut from Conrad. Conrad throws a series of strikes that have Equilibrium backpedaling.
Equilibrium shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Conrad as he avoids it easily. Equilibrium is breathing heavily. Equilibrium looks for a takedown but Conrad sprawls well. Conrad throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Equilibrium closes the distance and clinches up with Conrad, looking for a takedown. Equilibrium pushes Conrad against the cage but Conrad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Equilibrium. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Conrad closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Conrad lands in his opponent's guard.#SU2# Equilibrium is working an open guard so Conrad takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Conrad misses with a wild combination.
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! Equilibrium tries to move into range but Conrad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2# Conrad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Equilibrium stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Ibrahim Conrad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Equilibrium is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Conrad.#CL2# Conrad takes the fight into the clinch. Equilibrium is looking for a takedown. A quick uppercut on the inside from Conrad. Equilibrium has Conrad pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Conrad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2# Conrad successfully pulls guard.
Equilibrium in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES2# Conrad is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Equilibrium presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2# Conrad ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Conrad no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES2# Conrad kicks Equilibrium off and gets to his feet. #T3# Equilibrium steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Conrad. That one must have hurt.#TD2# Conrad drives through with a takedown into Equilibrium's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Conrad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Equilibrium swivels though and keeps the full guard. Conrad working some strikes from top position. Conrad sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Equilibrium's guard. Conrad takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB# Equilibrium actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Equilibrium is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Conrad pulls his head out easily. Equilibrium has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Conrad takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Conrad works his way into full mount! Conrad lands with some strikes.#T4# Conrad lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Equilibrium hang on? Conrad scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Equilibrium?
Conrad scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#ROC2#Equilibrium is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Equilibrium tries to get back to half guard but can't. Oh Equilibrium is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Conrad lands a couple of good shots and Equilibrium has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Conrad looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Conrad is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Equilibrium. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped. Equilibrium rolls, trying to escape but Conrad keeps control of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2# Conrad working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Conrad softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Equilibrium rolls, trying to escape but Conrad keeps control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Conrad dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Conrad getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Left hook, right uppercut from Conrad. Conrad lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Pedro Equilibrium is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Some wild striking there from Conrad.
Conrad moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2# Conrad rushes Equilibrium and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Conrad taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Conrad lands a knee to the head.
Equilibrium has Conrad pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Conrad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2# Conrad has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Equilibrium uses from the top position. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Equilibrium with a flurry of punches that miss. Equilibrium throwing strikes but missing. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Equilibrium working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1# Equilibrium won't allow Conrad to get back to his feet. Conrad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Equilibrium accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES2# Conrad pushes Equilibrium off and gets back to his feet.
Conrad lands a right hook to the body.
Conrad lands a jab-cross combination. #TD2# Conrad shoots in and bounces Equilibrium off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Conrad with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB# Equilibrium working for submissions but it's allowed Conrad to get to half guard.
Equilibrium seems to have got his legs back now. Conrad lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU2# Conrad stands up from half guard. Conrad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Conrad misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2# Conrad closes the distance and pushes Equilibrium back into the cage. Conrad gets underhooks to prevent Equilibrium's takedown attempt.
Conrad throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Equilibriums head. Conrad lands a left hand.
#TD2# Conrad pulls Equilibrium into guard.
Equilibrium loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES2# Conrad scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Conrad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Equilibrium paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3# Conrad shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Equilibrium eats them both and turns towards Conrad to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Equilibrium fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Equilibrium. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Conrad darts in and clinches Equilibrium up against the cage. Conrad scores with an uppercut up the middle. Conrad prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2# Conrad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Equilibrium slips a jab and a cross from Conrad.
#TD2# Equilibrium gets caught flat footed, as Conrad shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Conrad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Equilibrium has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Conrad has managed to get both his arms back between Equilibrium's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Equilibrium looking for a guillotine here but Conrad defends easily.
#T4##SUB# Equilibrium is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB# Equilibrium isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Conrad stacks Equilibrium 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 Conrad! Conrad scores with punches from side control. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Equilibrium is trying to work for a sweep but Conrad has mounted him! Equilibrium is bucking up trying to escape but Conrad cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Conrad has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Equilibrium's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Conrad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Conrad moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Conrad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Equilibrium. Conrad buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Conrad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Equilibrium. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Conrad!
#CL2# Conrad clinches with his opponent.
Conrad working the clinch nicely. Equilibrium is working for position but Conrad cracks him with a big knee to the head! Equilibrium crumples up against the cage and Conrad lands two more shots before the ref can save Equilibrium! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Ibrahim Conrad! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2024 |
#R1##TD# Christ gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pollio to score an easy takedown into full guard. Pollio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Christ trying to strike off his back.
Pollio is working Christ over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Christ trying to strike off his back.
Pollio connects with a couple of short punches. Pollio cracks Christ with a solid left hand. Pollio chips away with some ground and pound. Pollio throwing strikes from guard but Christ blocks nicely. Christ has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB# Pollio 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. Pollio cracks Christ with a solid left hand.#CUT#It looks like Jon Christ has been cut. Pollio lands a couple of elbows. Pollio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Pollio is looking to work some ground and pound but Christ has wrist control. Christ striking off his back but it's not causing Pollio any problems. #T1# Christ will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Christ throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Pollio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#CUT#That has opened up Jon Christ's cut even more. Christ throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Pollio with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB# Pollio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pollio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Christ throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Pollio lands a couple of elbows.#CUT#The cut above Jon Christ's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jon Christ's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lysander Pollio! During a confident post fight interview, Lysander Pollio thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2024 |
#R1# Equilibrium tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gomi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Equilibrium somewhat. Gomi feints a jab promting Equilibrium to slip. Gomi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Equilibrium slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Pedro Equilibrium has been cut. Gomi stuns Equilibrium with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Gomi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#ROC#Equilibrium is rocked! Equilibrium has his takedown stuffed and Gomi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Equilibrium is still on wobbly legs! Can Gomi finish him?#KD# Gomi cracks Equilibrium with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Equilibrium looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gomi finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action! A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Equilibrium. Hiroshi Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Equilibrium. Equilibrium circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Gomi. Equilibrium falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Gomi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hiroshi Gomi! Our winner, Hiroshi Gomi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CCC 61 : Oneil vs Kuznecov
Date: Aug 09, 2024 |
#R1##KD# De Boise lands a left and a right that sends Christ crashing to the canvas! De Boise dives into mount looking to finish!#CUT#It looks like Jon Christ has been cut. De Boise wants to get back to his feet but Christ is holding on tight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU# De Boise get's back to his feet. A big right from De Boise misses. De Boise measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Christ! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Cedric De Boise! A very excited looking Cedric De Boise made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
RFL 7 - Pack Followers
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1# Kula lands with an overhand left. Kula throws an overhand right that lands on Sparta Jr's shoulder, as Sparta Jr tries to avoid the shot. Kula swinging wildly here.
A nice side step and Sparta Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. We've been told by Kula's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Sparta Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Sparta Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Sparta Jr lands a nice hook to Kula's body. Kula takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL# Kula gets in close and instigates a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sparta Jr. Sparta Jr tries for a takedown but Kula manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Kula. Sparta Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Kula controls the action.
Kula throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sparta Jrs head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2# Sparta Jr manages to pull guard.
#SUB2# Sparta Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sparta Jr 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.#T1##SUB2# Kula got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sparta Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kula has managed to get both his arms back between Sparta Jr's legs - danger averted. Sparta Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Kula is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2# Sparta Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sparta Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Kula keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Sparta Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2# Sparta Jr is looking for a kimura here.
#T2# Sparta Jr wants to control but Kula is keeping him busy. Sparta Jr slips a nice elbow through Kula's hands, connecting with Kula's forehead. Kula keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Sparta Jr trying to mount his opponent but Kula defends it. Sparta Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2# Sparta Jr is looking for a kimura here.
Sparta Jr throwing shots but Kula is blocking nicely. #SUB2# Sparta Jr is working for a kimura but Kula is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Sparta Jr prevents Kula from standing back up.
#SUB2# Sparta Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kula has managed to free his arm - good work. Kula is refusing to be controlled, as Sparta Jr sits in half guard. #SUB2# Sparta Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kula sees it coming and defends easily. Sparta Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kula does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Kula is trying to stand.
Sparta Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Kula is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2# Sparta Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kula has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2# Sparta Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kula doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sparta Jr. Sparta Jr prevents Kula from standing back up.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kula scores with a nice right hand.
Kula throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sparta Jr on the side of the head. #ROC#Sparta Jr is rocked! Kula closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Sparta Jr out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kalle Kula! In his post fight interview, Kalle Kula started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. Diziz Sparta Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'Time to think about a new career. I love training.'. |
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Event:
CCC 49 : Namkhai vs Rhodes
Date: Jul 12, 2024 |
#R1# Christ throws a head kick that misses. Nice uppercut there from Francis.#CUT#It looks like Jon Christ has been cut. Christ tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Francis paws at him with a jab and circles away. Christ throws a sloppy head kick and Francis moves out of range easily. Christ shoots in for a takedown but Francis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Christ tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Francis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Christ wants to clinch up but Francis keeps it at a distance. Christ closes the distance but Francis moves to the side and Francis counters with a nice leg kick. Christ tries to clinch up and Francis counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Christ looks winded!#KD# Francis lands a big right hand that sends Christ crashing to the mat! Francis stays standing though and waves Christ back to his feet! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Francis feints and then cracks Christ's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Christ down. Francis explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Francis is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Francis pushes Christ away with a front kick. Francis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Christ's sensitive parts. #T1# Francis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Francis scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Christ tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Francis counters with a nice body kick.
Francis with a nice cross.#CUT#That has opened up Jon Christ's cut even more. Jon Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Christ avoids the head kick by Francis.
Francis lands a nice looking body kick.#KD# Francis sends Christ crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Francis is motioning to the referee to let Christ up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Christ is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Francis throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Christ is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jayson Francis! Jayson Francis tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
FCL - 38
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1# Equilibrium misses with a takedown attempt and Yamasaki counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Equilibrium misses with a takedown attempt and Yamasaki counters with a straight right hand. Equilibrium has his takedown stuffed#KD# and Yamasaki counters with a big uppercut that knocks Equilibrium off his feet! Yamasaki dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC#Equilibrium is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Pedro Equilibrium has been cut. Kiba Yamasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Equilibrium. 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! Yamasaki cracks Equilibrium with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Yamasaki immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Equilibrium is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Yamasaki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kiba Yamasaki! |
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Event:
CCC 36 : Jankovic vs Spence
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
#R1# Christ tries a head kick but it misses.
Christ is looking to clinch. Franjic lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Christ tries to clinch up#KD# and Franjic counters with a crisp right hand that drops Christ! Franjic lets Christ back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Jon Christ has been cut.#CL2# Christ has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Christ fails to land. A shot in the inside from Franjic. This has been an exciting period of action! Christ has a couple of punches blocked by Franjic.
Christ fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Franjic tries to break free but Christ pushes him back against the cage. Christ tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Franjic has had enough of the clinch but Christ keeps him there for the moment. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christ. Christ misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christ. Christ scores with an uppercut up the middle. Christ throws a punch but it's blocked by Franjic. #T1# Christ fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christ fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christ throws a head punch that misses. Christ prevents Franjic from breaking the clinch. Franjic blocks an uppercut.
Christ misses with a short punch on the inside. Christ misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC# Franjic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Franjic blocks a head kick by Christ.
#CL2# Christ has managed to clinch.
Franjic misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC# Franjic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christ wants to clinch and Franjic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Christ wants to clinch but Franjic slips to the side and Franjic counters with a hugh head kick that removes Christ from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rade Franjic! A relieved looking Rade Franjic 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:
BB-5
Date: Jun 03, 2024 |
#R1# Nice cross by Blankenship. Blankenship thows a left - swing and a miss! Blankenship connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maskadov. Maskadov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2# Maskadov moves into the clinch. Blankenship lands with a right to the head. Blankenship lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maskadov backwards. Blankenship swings wildly with an uppercut but Maskadov uses good head movement to avoid it. Blankenship lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Maskadov lands with a short shot to the head. Maskadov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blankenship lands with a left to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Blankenship lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Blankenship crunches a lovely knee into Maskadov's ribcage. Blankenship misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maskadov misses with a punch to the body.
Blankenship pushes Maskadov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Blankenship tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A hook to the body from Blankenship.
Maskadov tries a body shot but Blankenship blocks it.
Maskadov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Blankenship works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1# Maskadov throws a head punch that misses. Blankenship lands a body shot. Blankenship scores with a hook to the body. Blankenship is leaning against Maskadov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Maskadov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blankenship cracks Maskadov with a nice body shot. Maskadov looks winded! Blankenship lands on the inside with an uppercut. Blankenship lands a good knee to the midsection. Maskadov won't want to take too many of those. Blankenship landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right from Blankenship. Blankenship scores with a shot to the side of Maskadov's head. Still in the clinch, Blankenship scores with a nice short uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Blankenship connects with a knee to the head.
Blankenship lands a body punch in the clinch. Maskadov takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short left from Blankenship. Blankenship lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Blankenship tries to land a knee to the head but Maskadov blocks with his arms.
Blankenship throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maskadov blocks it with crossed arms. Blankenship lands an uppercut. Blankenship lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T2# Blankenship unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maskadov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Nice body punch from Blankenship - that landed with a thud.
Blankenship landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Blankenship utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Blankenship lands a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blankenship. A quick uppercut on the inside from Blankenship. Blankenship lands a body punch in the clinch. A short uppercut from Blankenship. Blankenship lands a shot to the body. A short left from Blankenship. Blankenship with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Blankenship.
A short right from Blankenship. Blankenship cracks Maskadov with a nice body shot. Blankenship lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A body shot lands from Blankenship.
#T3# Blankenship lands a nice shot to the body. Blankenship scores with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Blankenship - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blankenship creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Blankenship scores with a shoulder strike. Blankenship lands with a short head shot on the inside. Blankenship lands a body punch in the clinch. Blankenship is leaning against Maskadov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Maskadov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blankenship lands a nice shot to the body. Blankenship lands an uppercut. Blankenship utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A left hand lands to the body for Blankenship.
A right hook to the body lands for Blankenship.
Blankenship lands a body punch in the clinch. Blankenship landing knees to the body.
Blankenship lands a hook that snaps the head of Maskadov backwards. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blankenship as Maskadov tries to tie him up. #T4# Blankenship misses with a knee to the head. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Blankenship obliges. Blankenship working some nice short punches in the clinch. Blankenship lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Maskadov working aggressively here.
Blankenship lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blankenship working some nice short punches in the clinch. Blankenship lands a knee to the head.
Blankenship lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Blankenship lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maskadov backwards. Blankenship landing knees to the head.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the head but Maskadov blocks with his arms.
Blankenship lands a nice knee to the body. Blankenship unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maskadov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Maskadov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blankenship scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC#Maskadov is rocked! Blankenship connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maskadov's face.
Maskadov is still on wobbly legs! Can Blankenship finish him?#T5# Blankenship landing knees to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blankenship creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Blankenship lands with a short head shot on the inside. Nice body punch from Blankenship. A short right from Blankenship. Maskadov seems to have recovered his senses. Maskadov misses with a short punch on the inside. A right handed body shot lands from Blankenship.
Blankenship lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blankenship working some nice short punches in the clinch. Blankenship putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maskadov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. A shot in the inside from Blankenship. A right hook to the body lands for Blankenship.
Blankenship working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Blankenship works on Maskadov's body with a couple of short punches. Blankenship scores with a shoulder strike. A body shot lands from Blankenship.
Blankenship lands a shot to the body.#T6# Blankenship lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short body shot lands from Blankenship as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Blankenship scores with a nice short uppercut. Blankenship misses with a knee strike.
Blankenship is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Maskadov tries to work over Blankenship's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Blankenship with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Blankenship stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Blankenship with a knee to the head.
Blankenship lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short uppercut from Blankenship. A nice right hand lands inside from Blankenship. Blankenship lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maskadov backwards. Blankenship softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Blankenship connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maskadov's face.
A hook to the body from Blankenship.
Blankenship looking to throw knees to the head but Maskadov is blocking nicely.
Blankenship scores with a shot to the side of Maskadov's head. #T7# Blankenship scores with an uppercut up the middle. Blankenship tries to land a knee to the head but Maskadov blocks with his arms.
Blankenship blocking some punches.
Maskadov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blankenship's elbow. Blankenship landing knees to the head.
Blankenship scores a nice knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Blankenship scores with a nice short uppercut. Blankenship lands a right hand. Blankenship landing knees to the body.
Blankenship lands a nice uppercut. Blankenship working some nice short punches in the clinch. Blankenship scores with a nice hook to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Blankenship unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maskadov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Blankenship connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maskadov's face.
Maskadov takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right handed body shot lands from Blankenship.
Blankenship connects with a knee to the head.
#T8# Still in the clinch, Blankenship scores with a nice short uppercut. Blankenship lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maskadov backwards. Blankenship lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maskadov or not. A short right from Blankenship on the inside. Blankenship lands a good knee to the midsection. Maskadov won't want to take too many of those. Blankenship with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Maskadov takes a knee to the side of the body. Good body shot from Blankenship.
Blankenship scores with a knee to the head.
Blankenship lands a knee to the head.
Blankenship presses Maskadov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Blankenship stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Blankenship blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maskadov working some nice short punches in the clinch. Maskadov has a couple of punches blocked by Blankenship.
Blankenship gets through Maskadov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Maskadov throws a head punch that misses. #T9# Blankenship lands a shot to the body. Blankenship lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blankenship lands a shot to the body. Blankenship is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Blankenship with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maskadov. Knees in the clinch landing for Blankenship.
Blankenship connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maskadov's face.
Blankenship lands on the inside with an uppercut. Blankenship misses with a knee to the head. Blankenship lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maskadov backwards. Maskadov can't find room to land a body shot as Blankenship controls the action.
Blankenship lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Good body shot from Blankenship.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Blankenship lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blankenship lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maskadov. Blankenship lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maskadov backwards. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Blankenship dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R2# Blankenship paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Blankenship connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maskadov. Maskadov circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Maskadov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blankenship paws at him with a jab and circles away. Blankenship scores with a sloppy right hand. Maskadov should have avoided that one. Maskadov ducks under a wild hook from Blankenship. Blankenship misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blankenship throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maskadov sees it coming and avoids it easily. Maskadov wants to clinch up but Blankenship keeps it at a distance. Maskadov wants to clinch and Blankenship counters with a lovely shot to the body. Maskadov doesn't manage to clinch there - Blankenship circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blankenship lands with a shot to the body. Blankenship is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL# Blankenship moves into range and clinches up with Maskadov. Kenny Blankenship has scored more points in the clinch so far. Maskadov is breathing heavily. Maskadov working aggressively here.
Blankenship lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A nice right hand lands inside from Blankenship. Blankenship lands an uppercut.#T1# A shot in the inside from Blankenship. Blankenship lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maskadov backwards. Blankenship lands with a right to the head. A short left from Blankenship. Maskadov misses with a punch to the body.
Maskadov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blankenship blocks an uppercut.
Blankenship lands a left hand.
Maskadov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maskadov can't find room to land a body shot as Blankenship controls the action.
Maskadov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Blankenship lands a left hand.
Blankenship lands on the inside with an uppercut. Blankenship scores with a shot to the side of Maskadov's head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Blankenship pushes Maskadov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Blankenship is working the Thai clinch up against the cage. He yanks Maskadov's head to one side and delivers a picture perfect knee, right on the button! Boom! Down goes Maskadov! He's out! He's out! The fight is over, just like that!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Kenny Blankenship! Kenny Blankenship decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. Lom Ali Maskadov was interviewed post fight and said 'Kurva anyádat'. |
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Event:
CCC 31 : Wilder vs Oren
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1##TD2# Villanil scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2# Villanil is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Equilibrium doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Villanil. #SUB# Equilibrium actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Villanil is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Equilibrium is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Allan John Villanil! Jumping up and down and very excited, Allan John Villanil waved his t-shirt featuring Furnace Performance 🔥's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
RFL 3 - Power of Three
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1# Kula is looking to clinch but Tsuruta is avoiding it.
Decent striking displayed by Tsuruta there. Tsuruta dips to his left and cracks Kula with an uppercut!#TD# Tsuruta drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Tsuruta stops Kula from standing up. Tsuruta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Tsuruta is in close to Kula's body, working some short punches and elbows. Kula keeping full guard, as Tsuruta tries to pass. Tsuruta won't allow Kula to get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tsuruta cracks Kula with a solid left hand. Tsuruta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1# Kula wants to get back to his feet but Tsuruta is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Tsuruta with a nice head shot there. Kula keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully. Tsuruta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Tsuruta stays in close to Kula's body and controls the position. Tsuruta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Tsuruta lands a couple of decent looking shots. Tsuruta landing with the ground and pound. Tsuruta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Kula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# Kula has momentary wrist control but Tsuruta slips an elbow through the middle. Kula is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tsuruta is controlling him. Tsuruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Kula has wrist control. Kula wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tsuruta manages to pass to side control. Kula has hold of Tsuruta's hands but Tsuruta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Tsuruta perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Kula tries to kick Tsuruta off but Tsuruta keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Tsuruta drops an elbow to the side of Kula's head. Kula on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3# Tsuruta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. 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. Tsuruta connects with a nice short shot to Kula's temple. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kula is not content to let Tsuruta control the position. Tsuruta working over Kula with some ground and pound. Kula looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Tsuruta is trying to control the action in half guard but Kula is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Tsuruta trying to mount his opponent but Kula defends it. Kula tries to kick Tsuruta off in order to stand up. Tsuruta Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. Kula is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Kula taking a bit of punishment here - Tsuruta scoring with strikes. Tsuruta scores with a couple of short elbows. Tsuruta landing strikes. Tsuruta has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4# Tsuruta controls the position. Tsuruta scores with punches from side control. Kula wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Kula taking a bit of punishment here - Tsuruta scoring with strikes. Tsuruta lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kula down.
Kula wants 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! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tsuruta grinds an elbow into Kula's temple. Kula felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Tsuruta is working Kula over with some ground and pound from side control. Kula taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Tsuruta takes one on the button.#CL2# Kula clinches up against the cage. Tsuruta tries to score a body lock takedown but Kula shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2# Kula escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsuruta lands with a good body shot. Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kula throws a jab when Tsuruta was well out of range. Tsuruta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Tsuruta lands a nice shot to the body.
Tsuruta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kula can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kula throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand. Kula throws an off balance right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a left to the body. Tsuruta is looking to wear down Kula with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Kula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Kula.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1##BC2# Kula breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tsuruta throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Tsuruta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Kula looks to clinch #TD# and Tsuruta counters with a takedown into side control. Tsuruta working the body and head with strikes. Tsuruta scores with a couple of short elbows. Tsuruta wants to control but Kula is keeping him busy. Tsuruta looks up at the clock and then as Kula takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tsuruta smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tsuruta working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tsuruta lands some shots froms side control. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tsuruta cracks Kula with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T2# Tsuruta working the body and head with strikes. Kula is not content to let Tsuruta control the position. Tsuruta working the ground and pound. Kula is trying to buck Tsuruta off. Tsuruta cracks Kula with an elbow. That is naaassty. Tsuruta lands a nice forearm strike. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tsuruta lands some shots froms side control. Tsuruta cracks Kula with a big elbow. Check out the look on Tsuruta's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tsuruta in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Kula wants to get back to his feet.#T3# Tsuruta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kula keeps working. Tsuruta lands some shots froms side control. Tsuruta is working Kula over with some ground and pound from side control. Kula wants to get back to his feet. Kula prevents Tsuruta from moving into mount. Tsuruta scoring with punches and elbows. Tomomi Tsuruta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Tsuruta trying to control the action but Kula is working from the bottom. Kula is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4# Tsuruta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kula keeps working. Kula pushes Tsuruta away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tsuruta gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Tsuruta lands a decent elbow from side control. Tsuruta cracks Kula with an elbow. That is naaassty. Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Kula is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Tsuruta landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# No joy there for Tsuruta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tsuruta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kula swivels and escapes. Kula tries to clinch up.#TD# Tsuruta scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Kula is not content to let Tsuruta control the position. Kula is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots. Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Kula is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Tsuruta is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tsuruta is keen to just control but Kula is a slippery customer.#T1# Tsuruta working Kula over with strikes. Tsuruta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Kula is trying to stand up here but Tsuruta is controlling him well. Kula has hold of Tsuruta's hands but Tsuruta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Kula on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Kula is trying to stand.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Tsuruta seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Kula has hold of Tsuruta's hands but Tsuruta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2# Tsuruta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. 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. Tsuruta connects with a nice short shot to Kula's temple. Tsuruta working over Kula with some ground and pound. Kula looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Tsuruta looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Tsuruta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Tsuruta working the head and body with strikes. Tsuruta looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Tsuruta looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Ground and pound from Tsuruta. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tsuruta prevents Kula from standing back up.
Kula has hold of Tsuruta's hands but Tsuruta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Tomomi Tsuruta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Tsuruta sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3# Tsuruta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kula does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Tsuruta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Kula is trying to stand back up but Tsuruta is controlling him
Tsuruta is figuring out what he wants to do next. Kula wants to get back to his feet.
Kalle Kula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Tsuruta controlling the pace. Tsuruta seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kula for as long as he can get away with.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. A big right from Kula misses. Kula throws a poor cross that misses
#TD# and Tsuruta counters with a takedown into side control. 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. Kula is trying to escape and get back to his feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tsuruta wants to control but Kula is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight! Tomomi Tsuruta showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tsuruta, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomi Tsuruta! Tomomi Tsuruta gave a mention to Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2024 |
#R1# Horrible takedown attempt by Kim or perhaps it was just good defense by Christ, which made it look bad. #CL# Christ clinches up with Kim and pushes him back against the cage. A short right from Christ. Christ prevents a takedown attempt there.
Christ lands with a short head shot on the inside. Christ lands with a left to the head. Kim should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Christ scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#Kim is rocked! Kim looks winded! Kim drops down looking for an ankle pick but Christ pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jon Christ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Kim. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Christ has Kim up against the cage in a clinch.
Christ throws a big uppercut that drops Kim! More strikes from Christ and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kim lies dazed against the cage as Christ celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Christ! In his post fight interview, Jon Christ started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CCC 22 Nogueira vs Gunnarsson
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1# Horrible takedown attempt by Holey or perhaps it was just good defense by Equilibrium, which made it look bad. Holey shoots in but Equilibrium avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2# Equilibrium moves into range and clinches up with Holey. Holey misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2# Equilibrium pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Holey tries to clinch there but Equilibrium circles away.
#CL2# Equilibrium clinches up against the cage. Holey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Equilibrium has him pressed against the cage. A nice glancing elbow lands by Equilibrium. #CUT2#It looks like Nick Holey has been cut. Equilibrium stops a takedown attempt from Holey.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Holey. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Equilibrium lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Holey is trying to pull guard but Equilibrium has him pressed against the cage. Equilibrium lands an elbow that stopped Holey in his tracks for a moment. #BC2# Equilibrium escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Equilibrium rushes Holey and presses him up against the cage.#T1##BC2# Equilibrium breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Equilibrium darts in and clinches Holey up against the cage. Holey working hard to break the clinch.#BC2# Equilibrium breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Equilibrium clinches with his opponent.
Equilibrium with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC2# Equilibrium breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Equilibrium looks winded!#CL2# Equilibrium moves into the clinch.#BC2# Equilibrium breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Equilibrium rushes Holey and presses him up against the cage. Equilibrium lands an elbow inside. #BC2# Equilibrium breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Holey tries to keep at a distance but Equilibrium has taken the fight into the clinch. Equilibrium keeps control of Holey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A knee to the head by Equilibrium.
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! Equilibrium creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Holey's defenses. #T2# Holey wants to take the fight to the mat but Equilibrium manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2# Equilibrium breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Equilibrium takes the fight into the clinch. Holey jumps guard but Equilibrium turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Holey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Equilibrium gets underhooks to prevent Holey's takedown attempt.
Holey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Equilibrium prevents a body shot from Holey. Holey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Equilibrium prevents it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Equilibrium. #TD2# Equilibrium manages to pull guard.
#SU# Holey stands up from Equilibrium's guard - Holey perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2# Equilibrium clinches with his opponent.
#T3# Equilibrium holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Holey takes a knee right on the jaw!
Equilibrium stalling the fight.
Holey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Equilibrium gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2# Equilibrium's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Equilibrium gets in close and instigates a clinch. Equilibrium lands a damaging elbow. A nice glancing elbow lands by Equilibrium. Holey trying to land knees to the body.
Holey takes an elbow to the forehead. #T4# Equilibrium stalling.
Equilibrium stalling.
Holey takes an elbow to the temple. Equilibrium has Holey pressed against the cage, preventing Holey from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Holey takes an elbow to the temple. Equilibrium's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2# Equilibrium pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2# Equilibrium closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2# Equilibrium pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Equilibrium has managed to clinch.
Equilibrium's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Holey can't get the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Equilibrium dominated that round. The cut man is working on Nick Holey's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2# Holey gets tackled into the cage by Equilibrium. Equilibrium maintains the clinch. #BC2# Equilibrium pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Pedro Equilibrium seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Equilibrium has Holey up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Equilibrium. Equilibrium with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #TD2# Equilibrium pulls guard successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Equilibrium throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Holey trying to control but Equilibrium is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Equilibrium is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holey defends well. Holey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Holey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Equilibrium is breathing heavily.#T1# Holey trying to control the position from guard on top but Equilibrium is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Holey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2# Equilibrium has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Equilibrium is looking for a triangle but Holey pushes his legs off easily.
Holey looking to pass the guard. Holey trying to control but Equilibrium is working from the bottom. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Equilibrium is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Holey on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Equilibrium working Holey over with strikes. Equilibrium slips a nice elbow through Holey's hands, connecting with Holey's forehead. Equilibrium working over Holey with some ground and pound. Holey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Equilibrium is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Holey trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Equilibrium there. Equilibrium scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3# Holey taking some punishment here, with Equilibrium in his half guard. Holey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Equilibrium is working away from the top position though. Holey taking some punishment here, with Equilibrium in his half guard. Equilibrium drops an elbow to the side of Holey's head. Equilibrium lands strikes from half guard. Holey wants to get back to full guard. Holey tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Equilibrium has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Equilibrium raining down shots from the mount!#T4# Equilibrium punishing his opponent with strikes. Equilibrium landing punches. Holey takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Equilibrium raining down shots from the mount! Equilibrium has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Equilibrium with good strikes from the mount here! Equilibrium is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Holey can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#ROC2#Holey is rocked! Equilibrium scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Holey?
Oh Holey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Equilibrium lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Equilibrium showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Nick Holey's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Holey misses with a double jab.
Holey seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2# Holey tries to keep at a distance but Equilibrium has taken the fight into the clinch. Holey takes an elbow to the forehead. Holey misses with a punch to the body.
Nice elbow from Equilibrium. #CUT2#Nick Holey's cut is getting worse. Holey is trying to pull guard but Equilibrium turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Holey jumps guard but Equilibrium stands there with Holey around his waist. Holey gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Holey is trying to pull guard but Equilibrium has him pressed against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Holey. That's going to take a lot out of him. Equilibrium blocks an elbow strike. Both fighters are breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Equilibrium is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2# Equilibrium has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Holey uses from the top position. #SUB2# Equilibrium is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Holey frees his head nicely. Oh but Equilibrium has switched to an armbar! Holey is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Pedro Equilibrium! |
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Event:
GAMMA#1053 Milo v Radu
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1# No joy there for Paul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paul tries to bum rush Christ with a series of wild strikes but Christ uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Christ on the wrong end of a nice hook. Paul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paul scores with a kick to the midsection. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! A head kick misses from Christ. Paul misses with an uppercut. Christ unleashes a big counter combination but Paul bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2# Christ gets a clinch. Christ swings wildly with an uppercut but Paul uses good head movement to avoid it. Christ misses with a punch on the inside.
Paul misses with the head strike.
Christ misses with the head strike.
Paul tries a body shot but Christ blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paul creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Paul misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christ lands a right hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Christ blocks an uppercut.
Christ misses with a punch on the inside.
Paul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Paul lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Christ lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paul backwards. Paul tries to work over Christ's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1# Christ fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paul pushes Christ back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Paul misses with some punches.
Paul working aggressively here.
Christ throws a punch but it's blocked by Paul. Paul makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Jon Christ has been cut. Christ misses with a short punch on the inside. Paul misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christ. Paul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christ lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like John Paul has been cut. Paul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paul lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Christ misses with the head strike.
Paul digs a right hand into Christ's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Christ's gas tank. Christ looks winded! Paul working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A nice left hand lands by Paul.
Paul lands with a short shot to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Christ blocks an uppercut.
Paul lands a right hand that snaps the head of Christ backwards. Paul lands a body shot. A short right hand to the side of the head by Paul.#T2# Paul scores with a shoulder strike. A head punch on the inside from Christ fails to land. Paul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christ fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paul lands with a short shot to the head. Paul lands a shot to the body. Paul lands with a short shot to the head. Christ's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Paul lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Christ. Paul scores with an uppercut up the middle. Paul lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Paul is working Christ over against the cage. Paul lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Christ backwards. Paul lands with a short head shot on the inside. Paul lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Paul lands a left hand that snaps the head of Christ backwards. Paul presses Christ against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Paul lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Christ backwards. Paul works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Christ blocking some punches.
Paul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3# Paul lands a right hand that snaps the head of Christ backwards. Paul gets through Christ's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Paul lands a hook that snaps the head of Christ backwards. Paul scores with a shot to the side of Christ's head. A head punch on the inside from Paul fails to land. Paul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christ throws a punch but it's blocked by Paul. Paul scores with a shot to the side of Christ's head. Christ fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paul digs a right hand underneath Christ's ribcage. Christ let out a lung full of air as it connected. Paul lands on the inside with an uppercut. Paul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paul lands an uppercut. Paul lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Paul doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Paul. Paul pushes Christ back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Paul lands a body shot in the clinch.
Paul lands a body punch in the clinch. Paul lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paul lands on the inside with an uppercut. Paul misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4# Paul working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Paul lands with a right to the head. #ROC#Christ is rocked! Paul lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Christ. Paul digs a right hand into Christ's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Christ's gas tank. Paul pushes Christ back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Paul lands with a left to the head. Christ is still on wobbly legs! Can Paul finish him? Paul tries to throw a body punch but Christ avoids it by throwing Paul back against the cage. Christ seems to have recovered his senses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Paul. Paul tries to work over Christ's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Christ working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paul. Paul lands a shoulder strike. A body shot lands from Paul.
Paul lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Christ backwards. Paul lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Paul lands with a short punch from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Paul scores with a nice hook to the head. Paul working some nice short punches in the clinch. Paul lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Paul tries to work over Christ's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Paul throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Paul dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Paul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christ was well out of range. Poor timing from Paul. Paul lands with a nice body punch. #CL2# Christ gets in close and instigates a clinch. Paul misses with a short punch on the inside. Paul blocks an uppercut.
Paul lands a left hand.
Paul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christ can do to turn this around? Paul working some nice short punches in the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Christ fails to land. Paul lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Christ backwards. Christ misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Christ. Paul lands a hook to the side of the head. Paul lands an uppercut. Paul lands a big right hand that drops Christ! The killer instinct kicks in and Paul finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Paul!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Paul! After the fight, John Paul was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1# Maskadov tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range. Maskadov wants to clinch and Wright counters with a stiff right hand. Wright misses the jab. Maskadov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wright swats him away and circles back towards the center. Maskadov moves to clinch but Wright breaks away and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Lom Ali Maskadov has been cut. Maskadov wants to clinch but Wright slips to the side and Wright counters with a nice body kick. Wright keeps the fight on the outside. Wright counters with a body kick. Lom Ali Maskadov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Maskadov closes the distance looking to clinch and Wright counters with a stiff right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maskadov tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Wright counters with a right hand to the body. Maskadov is breathing heavily.#T1# Maskadov wants to clinch and as Maskadov loses concentration momentarily, Wright counters with a picture perfect head kick! Maskadov goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cleon Wright ! Our winner, Cleon Wright , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. Lom Ali Maskadov spoke after the fight, saying 'Kurva anyádat'. |
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Event:
CCC 14 : Shima vs Kallio
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1# Nice sprawl there from Equilibrium as Blueboy shoots in. Equilibrium appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL# Equilibrium has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blueboy stalling against the cage.
#TD2# Blueboy lands a takedown into guard.
#SU2# Equilibrium is working an open guard so Blueboy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Blueboy throws a sloppy head kick and Equilibrium moves out of range easily. #TD# Equilibrium throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blueboy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Equilibrium is in Blueboy's guard. Blueboy 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. Blueboy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Equilibrium in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Blueboy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Blueboy trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blueboy is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1# Blueboy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB# Equilibrium looking for a guillotine here but Blueboy defends easily.
Equilibrium is breathing heavily.#SUB# Equilibrium throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blueboy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB# Equilibrium has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Blueboy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Equilibrium.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Blueboy controls the position from side control. It looks like Blueboy might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Blueboy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Equilibrium is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. You can see the frustration on Equilibrium's face as Blueboy controls the position. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Blueboy working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well. Equilibrium is looking for a sweep.#T3# Blueboy moves into full mount! Blueboy controlling the position easily from mount. Blueboy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Blueboy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Equilibrium is desperately trying to improve his position but Blueboy has a good base and remains in mount.#SU2# Blueboy stands up from mount. Strange move. #CL# Equilibrium moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2# Blueboy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Blueboy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Equilibrium stopping the sweep attempt from Blueboy.#T4##SUB2# Blueboy working for a triangle but Equilibrium defends it easily.
Blueboy controlling the position. Blueboy throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Blueboy holds on and takes a little breather. Equilibrium in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Equilibrium won't allow Blueboy to get back to his feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Blueboy working for a triangle but Equilibrium defends it easily.
Equilibrium won't allow Blueboy to get back to his feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Blueboy dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Equilibrium fails in his attempt to clinch. Equilibrium tries to close the distance and clinch but Blueboy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2# Equilibrium gets caught flat footed, as Blueboy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Blueboy preventing the sweep. #SUB# Equilibrium is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blueboy is aware though and is defending well. Blueboy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB# Equilibrium has an active guard here but Blueboy has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Blueboy lands a nice short elbow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blueboy stalling. #SU2# Blueboy decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Equilibrium tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blueboy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Equilibrium leaves Blueboy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2# Blueboy moves into the clinch. Equilibrium fails to pull guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2# Blueboy pulls guard. Derek Blueboy has got the better of the ground game so far. Blueboy trying to control the position here. Blueboy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Equilibrium accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2# Equilibrium throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Blueboy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Equilibrium throws a strike but Blueboy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Blueboy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Blueboy postures up and lands a big shot to Equilibrium's brow. Blueboy has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Equilibrium wants to sweep but no luck. Blueboy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Blueboy advances to half guard. #SUB2# Blueboy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Equilibrium sees it coming and defends easily. Blueboy drops an elbow to the side of Equilibrium's head. #T3# Well, if Blueboy 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.
#SUB# Equilibrium looking for submissions off his back.#SU2# Blueboy decides to stand up. #TD2# Blueboy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Equilibrium to the ground. Blueboy is now in Equilibrium's guard.#SU2# Blueboy stands up and waves to Equilibrium to follow him. #CL2# Blueboy moves into range and clinches up with Equilibrium.#T4# Blueboy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Blueboy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Blueboy continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#TD2# Blueboy pulls guard effortlessly. Blueboy has Equilibrium pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2# Blueboy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Equilibrium defends well.#SUB2# Blueboy is looking for a triangle but Equilibrium pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Blueboy looking for a guillotine here but Equilibrium defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Blueboy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Blueboy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Blueboy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Equilibrium looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Equilibrium wants to clinch. Blueboy goes for a double leg but Equilibrium avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Equilibrium continues to drive forward. Blueboy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Equilibrium pinned against the cage. Equilibrium gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Pedro Equilibrium has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Blueboy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blueboy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Blueboy keeps the fight on the outside. Pedro Equilibrium seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Blueboy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD# Equilibrium gets a double leg takedown into Blueboy's guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Equilibrium accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Equilibrium has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blueboy is on top in guard.
#REVB# Blueboy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Equilibrium's head. Blueboy wants to pass the guard but Equilibrium is keeping the position.#SUB# Equilibrium is looking for a triangle but Blueboy pushes his legs off easily.
Blueboy works a leg free and moves into half guard. Blueboy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2##SUB# Equilibrium actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Blueboy is working for a submission of some sort.
Blueboy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2# Blueboy seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Equilibrium looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3# Blueboy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2# Blueboy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Equilibrium is just riding it out for now. Blueboy eventually gives up the hold. Blueboy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Blueboy passes to full mount! #T4# Blueboy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Equilibrium?
Blueboy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Equilibrium can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Blueboy landing shots from mount. Equilibrium really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Blueboy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pedro Equilibrium has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Blueboy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Equilibrium keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blueboy controlling from the full mount. Derek Blueboy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight! Derek Blueboy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Blueboy 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Blueboy! |
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