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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
MMANIAK 19
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Davis gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Davis tries for a kimura but Ross is defending well. #SUB2#
Davis has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Ross is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Davis yanks on the arm and Ross is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Davis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hector Davis!
Hector Davis 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:
MMANIAK 15 - No judges!
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Gracie.
Gracie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ross has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gracie lands with a nice body punch.
Gracie scores with a jab.
Ross on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ross misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Ross showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.
Ross takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Ross throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Gracie lands with a good body shot.
Ross takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gracie circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Ross to the canvas! Ross doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Gracie keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maksymilian Gracie!
A victorious Maksymilian Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
MMANIAK - Lucky 13
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Ross lands a nice shot that snaps Ciuchten's head back.
Ciuchten moves in looking to clinch but Ross pushes him off.
Ross swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ciuchten tries to clinch but Ross moves out of range.
Ross wants to counter the offense by Ciuchten and move into the clinch position.
Ciuchten shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ross as he jumps to the side.
Ciuchten shoots and misses #CL2#
and Ross counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ciuchten is trying to pull guard but Ross turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kingen Ciuchten. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Ciuchten manages to break the clinch.
Ross misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Ciuchten misses the target.
Ross scores with a sloppy right hand. Ciuchten should have avoided that one.
Ciuchten fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciuchten gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ross counters with a straight right hand.
Ciuchten scores with a head kick.
Ross defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ciuchten.
Ross scores with a nice right hand.
#T1#
Ciuchten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Ciuchten shoots in and gets a takedown into Ross's guard.
Ciuchten is working Ross over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Ciuchten 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.
Ciuchten postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Ciuchten drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Ciuchten seems to have locked his on tight now - Ross screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Ciuchten, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kingen Ciuchten!
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Event:
MMANIAK / FEN 10
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Mo scores with a body shot.
Ross comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ross's head.
Mo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jan Mo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Mo misses.
Ross takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ross connects with the punch.
Mo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ross tries to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Mo misses the target.
Mo thuds his right hand into Ross's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mo looks to score with a jab to the body but Ross is just out of range.
Mo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ross walks into a jab.#T1#
Mo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mo lands a nice looking body shot.
Ross throws a lazy uppercut
#KD#
and Mo counters with a nice right hand that sends Ross toppling to the canvas! Ross scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mo finish him?!#ROC#
Ross is rocked!
Mo throws a shot from downtown. Ross moves away and avoids it.
Ross is still on wobbly legs! Can Mo finish him?
Mo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ross seems to have recovered his senses.
Mo misses with a straight right.
Ross throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mo drops Ross with a huge uppercut! Ross drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Mo is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Mo!
A very excited looking Jan Mo 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:
FEN 9 - Nine...
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Otumba drops his hands momentarily and Ross takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ross pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Otumba back to the cage. Ross follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ross lands a glancing blow to the side of Otumba's head.
Otumba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ross works over Otumba's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Stephen Otumba has been cut.
Ross lands a head shot.
Ross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Otumba changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ross lands with a hook. Otumba tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ross has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Otumba is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Otumba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ross lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ross scoring well with a low kick there.
Ross misses with a wild combination.
Otumba feinted with a counter takedown.
Ross punishes Otumba's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Ross lands a jab.
Nice shot lands for Ross.
Otumba moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Otumba tries to keep at a distance but Ross has taken the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ross.
Ross creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Otumba with a big uppercut! Otumba tries to clinch up but Ross pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Otumba to the mat! Otumba covers up and Ross unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Ross!
James Ross decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
FEN 8 - Black eight
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Ross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vilenius jabs Ross to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vilenius lands a jab to Ross's midsection.
Ross swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Vilenius counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ross!
Vilenius throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Vilenius working the head with strikes.
Vilenius cracks Ross with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Vilenius lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ross down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ross on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ross is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Vilenius is controlling him well.
Vilenius scores with a couple of short elbows.
Vilenius in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ross is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vilenius connects with a decent elbow. #T1#
Ross seems a little lost for a moment, as Vilenius dominates the positioning.
Vilenius working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#
Ross is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vilenius lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ross is still in real trouble! Can Vilenius finish him?
Check out the look on Vilenius's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Vilenius lands a strong strike to the head of Ross. That's dazed him! Vilenius looking to finish here. Ross is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Vilenius lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asko Vilenius!
A very excited looking Asko Vilenius 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:
FEN 7 - SEVEN sins
Date: Sep 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Ross lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Otumba circles away quickly and effectively.
Otumba tries to counter with a takedown but Ross is quick to defend against it.
Jab from Ross.
Ross lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ross throws a front kick that sends Otumba stumbling back into the cage.
Ross lands a head shot.#KD2#
Ross cracks Otumba with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Otumba looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ross finish him?
#ROC2#
Otumba is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Stephen Otumba has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ross weaves into range and cracks Otumba right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Otumba goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Ross is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Ross!
James Ross decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
FEN 6 - Wonder Six!
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Ciuchten misses with a body shot
and Ross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ross's coach down at Land of the Rising Fun was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ross's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ciuchten shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ross defends it nicely.
Ciuchten fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ross avoids it really well and circles away.
Ross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ciuchten.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kingen Ciuchten. 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.
Ciuchten takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ciuchten tries to clinch there but Ross circles away.
Ciuchten tries to clinch there but Ross circles away.
Ciuchten tries to clinch
and Ross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1##CL#
Ciuchten fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ross, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Ross breaks the clinch.
Kingen Ciuchten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ciuchten tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ross sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ciuchten somewhat.
Ciuchten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ross throws a series of punches but Ciuchten moves out of range.
Ross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ross looks to land a left hand but Ciuchten moved out of range nicely.
Ciuchten appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ciuchten throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Good leg kick by Ciuchten there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ross is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ross lands with a cross.
Ciuchten tries to clinch there but Ross circles away.
It seemed like Ross was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ciuchten fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ciuchten looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2##TD#
Ross gets caught napping as Ciuchten dives in and scores a takedown. Ross manages to retain guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ciuchten is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Ciuchten drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Ciuchten seems to have locked his on tight now - Ross screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Ciuchten, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kingen Ciuchten!
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Event:
FEN 4 - Big four!
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Silvennoinen scores with a hook.
Silvennoinen defending well as Ross loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Ross misses the target.
Silvennoinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Silvennoinen closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Silvennoinen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ross regains guard.
Silvennoinen throwing strikes but missing.
Silvennoinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Ross has wrist control.
Silvennoinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silvennoinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silvennoinen chips away with some ground and pound.
Silvennoinen is working Ross over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ross really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silvennoinen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silvennoinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ross utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ross preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Silvennoinen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Silvennoinen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silvennoinen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ross's head.
Silvennoinen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ross can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silvennoinen is pushing down on Ross's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ross is fighting to maintain full guard but Silvennoinen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ross on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Silvennoinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silvennoinen working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#
Ross is rocked!
Silvennoinen lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Ross quite badly. Ross pulls Silvennoinen in close trying to recover. Silvennoinen postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Ross on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Ross doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seppo Silvennoinen!
A victorious Seppo Silvennoinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
FEN 2 - Boom ba ye!
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Ciuchten closes the distance and clinches.
Ross is trying to break the clinch but Ciuchten has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ross.
Ross is trying to break the clinch but Ciuchten is controlling him.
Ciuchten is trying to pull guard but Ross has him pressed against the cage.
Ciuchten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ross is defending well for now.
Ciuchten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ross wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ciuchten has him pressed against the cage.
Ciuchten trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Ciuchten pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ross walks into a left hand.
Ciuchten with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ross counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciuchten fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kingen Ciuchten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ross on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ross throws a series of punches but Ciuchten moves out of range.
Ciuchten half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ross throws a right hand that Ciuchten ducks under and follows up with a left that Ciuchten also avoids with ease.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Ciuchten.
Ross shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ciuchten eats them both and turns towards Ross to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ross looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ciuchten looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ciuchten throws out a loose jab but Ross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ross lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ross throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Ciuchten clinches up with Ross and pushes him back against the cage.
Ciuchten trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Ciuchten breaks the clinch.
Ciuchten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ross swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kingen Ciuchten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ciuchten tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ross defends well and Ciuchten ends up having to push Ross into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Ciuchten backs off Ross throws a huge counter combo but Ciuchten manages to avoid it all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ross avoids the body shot from Ciuchten.
#T2#
Ciuchten connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ross. Ross circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ciuchten throws the kick towards the body but Ross avoids it.
Ross throws a counter combo.
Ciuchten shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ross counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ciuchten is breathing heavily.
Ciuchten throws a series of punches but Ross moves out of range.
Ciuchten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ciuchten just misses with a punch to the body.
Ross throws a series of punches but Ciuchten moves out of range.
Ciuchten misses with a shot to the body
and Ross counters with a stiff right hand.
Ciuchten shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good shot there by Ross.
Ciuchten walks into a stiff left hand from Ross.
Ciuchten lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ross circles away quickly and effectively.
Ross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Ciuchten ducks right into an uppercut from Ross.
Ciuchten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ross.
Ciuchten with a poor takedown
and Ross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ciuchten is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ross misses with a few strikes there.
Ciuchten shoots in looking for a takedown. Ross tries to sprawl out of it but Ciuchten keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ross manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ross! But no joy.
Ross fails to land with a series of punches.
Ciuchten fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ross cracks Ciuchten with a good jab.
Ross scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ciuchten with a nice cross.
Ciuchten tries to clinch but Ross moves away
and Ross counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ciuchten fails in his attempt to clinch.
James Ross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Ciuchten darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ciuchten stops Ross from getting back to his feet.
#SU#
Ciuchten gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Ciuchten fails to land the takedown.
Ross throws a one two combo.
Ciuchten looks to score with a jab to the body but Ross is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Ross dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Ross.
Ross is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ross looks to land a left hand but Ciuchten moved out of range nicely.
Ciuchten is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ross.
Ross fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ciuchten fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ross has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ross looks to score with a jab to the body but Ciuchten is just out of range.
Ciuchten doesn't manage to clinch there - Ross circles away.
Ciuchten slips under a jab.
Ross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ciuchten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ross cracks Ciuchten with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciuchten shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ross as he jumps to the side.
Ross unleashes a big counter combination but Ciuchten bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Ross as Ciuchten shoots in.
Ciuchten is looking to wear down Ross with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ciuchten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ross swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ciuchten takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Ciuchten scores with a jab to the body.
Ciuchten looks to clinch
and Ross counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ciuchten is looking to clinch.
Ross misses the shot to the body.
Ciuchten showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ross.
Ross walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ross. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ross on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ross swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Ciuchten counter with a right hand.
We've been informed that Ross has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ross will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ciuchten jabs at Ross's body.#T2#
Ross keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kingen Ciuchten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ciuchten tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ross counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ross pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ciuchten back to the cage. Ross follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ross throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ciuchten counters with a nice uppercut.
Ross has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ciuchten lands a nice looking body kick.
Ross circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ross throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ciuchten moves in looking to clinch but Ross pushes him off.
Ross avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Ross was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ciuchten wants to clinch up but Ross keeps it at a distance.
James Ross seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Ross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ciuchten.
Ciuchten fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ciuchten fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ciuchten throws a body shot but no joy.
Ross looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ross takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch combination from Ross misses.
Ross throws a jab but it's blocked by Ciuchten.
Ciuchten tries to clinch up.#CL#
Ross tries to keep at a distance but Ciuchten has taken the fight into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Ciuchten has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Ciuchten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ciuchten connects with a single shot there.
Ciuchten fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ross swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Ciuchten wants to clinch.
Ross throws out a counter right but Ciuchten avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Ross gets tackled into the cage by Ciuchten. Ciuchten maintains the clinch.
Ciuchten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ross is defending well for now.
Ciuchten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ciuchten is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ross is keeping busy.#BC2#
Ross breaks from the clinch.
Ciuchten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ciuchten tries to bum rush Ross with a series of wild strikes but Ross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ross throws a right and a left that Ciuchten avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Ross will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ciuchten closes the distance and clinches up with Ross, looking for a takedown. Ciuchten pushes Ross against the cage but Ross circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ciuchten moves away.
Nice defenses there by Ciuchten.
Ross scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#TD#
Ciuchten closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ross wants to get back to his feet but Ciuchten drags him back down.
Ross bucks up and tries to throw Ciuchten off but instead Ciuchten has got his back!
Ross is trying to get back to his feet but Ciuchten has full control of the position and if anything, Ross has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ross is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ciuchten off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T1#
Ross is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ciuchten.
Ross wants to get back to his feet.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ross is trying to stand back up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ciuchten controlling from the back.#T3#
Ross is trying to get back to his feet but Ciuchten has full control of the position and if anything, Ross has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ciuchten controlling the position well here. Ross rolled but Ciuchten kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ross is trying to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kingen Ciuchten showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ross has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... James Ross!
In his post fight interview, James Ross started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Verhoeven tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Verhoeven throws a sloppy head kick and Ross moves out of range easily.
Ross throws a right and a left that Verhoeven avoids nicely.
Verhoeven scores with a head kick. Ross tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Verhoeven connects with an inside leg kick.
Verhoeven digs a good body shot into Ross's ribs.
Verhoeven misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Verhoeven.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ross crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Verhoeven - the referee stops the clock and Ross gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Verhoeven. Ross manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Verhoeven tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ross fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Verhoeven looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Verhoeven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ross looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James Ross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ross dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Verhoeven doesn't manage to clinch there - Ross circles away.
A nice combination there by Verhoeven.
Ross scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Rico Verhoeven has been cut.
Verhoeven gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Verhoeven doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Ross. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Verhoeven.
Ross is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Verhoeven with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Verhoeven has closed the distance and engaged Ross in a clinch.
#TD#
Verhoeven successfully pulls guard.
#SU2#
Ross stands and steps away. Verhoeven gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ross paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ross is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Verhoeven ducks under a wild hook from Ross.
Ross connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ross lands with a hook. Verhoeven tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Verhoeven takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Some wild striking there from Ross.
Ross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ross avoids the head kick by Verhoeven.
Verhoeven tries to close the distance and clinch but Ross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ross has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ross misses with a left hand
and Ross takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ross throws a right and a left that Verhoeven avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Verhoeven.
#T4#
Ross misses with the combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Verhoeven.
Verhoeven throws a right and a left that both miss.
Verhoeven digs a good body shot into Ross's ribs.
Ross swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Verhoeven.
Ross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ross throws the left hand but Verhoeven avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verhoeven moves in looking to clinch but Ross pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Ross dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rico Verhoeven's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Verhoeven attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rico Verhoeven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ross misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Verhoeven cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James Ross seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Verhoeven slips under a jab.
Verhoeven is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ross.
Verhoeven throws a right and a left that Ross avoids nicely.
Ross swings widly with a right hand
and Verhoeven counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Verhoeven swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick by Verhoeven misses
and Ross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ross misses with a combination
and Verhoeven counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Verhoeven misses with a few strikes there.
Verhoeven closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ross counters with a two punch combo.
Ross throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Verhoeven.
Ross throws a right hand that Verhoeven ducks under and follows up with a left that Verhoeven also avoids with ease.
A jab from Verhoeven misses.
Verhoeven lands a high kick!
#T2#
Verhoeven keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ross.
Verhoeven appears to be looking for a big counter.
Verhoeven scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Verhoeven closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Verhoeven tries to pull guard but Ross forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Verhoeven keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ross's efforts to push away.
Verhoeven tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Ross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Verhoeven fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Verhoeven. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Ross jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ross darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Verhoeven tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ross paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Verhoeven doesn't manage to clinch there - Ross circles away.
Ross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ross scores with a jab to the body.
Verhoeven fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Verhoeven throws a combination that misses
and Ross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Verhoeven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Ross tries to get set, Verhoeven tries to push him back and clinch up but Ross manages to avoid the attempt.
Ross throws a body shot but no joy.
Ross looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Verhoeven fails to land the takedown.
Verhoeven has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A cross from Ross lands.
Verhoeven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Ross showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rico Verhoeven's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ross takes a swing at Verhoeven's ribcage but misses.
Verhoeven avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ross circles away from the clinch attempt.
Verhoeven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ross looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Verhoeven throws a sloppy head kick and Ross moves out of range easily.
Ross throws out a counter right but Verhoeven avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verhoeven moves away.
Verhoeven wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Verhoeven clinches.
Verhoeven tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ross just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Ross is trying to push Verhoeven away but Verhoeven has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters up against the cage, Verhoeven throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Ross manages to break the clinch.
Verhoeven throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ross misses with a double jab.
Verhoeven misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Verhoeven misses with a head kick.
Verhoeven throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Verhoeven misses with a double jab.
Verhoeven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ross.
#T2#
Ross goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That kick from Verhoeven tenderised Ross's leg. Ross is trying to keep his angry face on.
Verhoeven takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Verhoeven misses with a combination
letting Ross counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ross feints with a jab and clips Verhoeven right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Verhoeven is sent crashing into the canvas and Ross leaps in for the kill! Verhoeven tries to get to his feet but Ross is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Verhoeven is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Ross!
James Ross bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Dietrich scores with a punch to the head.
Dietrich takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Donk. Ross catches Dietrich right on the button with a cross.#TD#
Dietrich drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dietrich is standing up over Ross. Ross looks to escape but Dietrich dives into side control.
#REVB#
Dietrich trying to control the position but Ross is working away. #SU#
Dietrich stands up.
Ross lands a jab to Dietrich's midsection.
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!
Ross lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dietrich.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ross. Dietrich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dietrich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ross's waist but Ross gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dietrich off to one side.
Ross is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ross rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dietrich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dietrich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice body punch from Ross.
Ross scores with a hook.
Dietrich tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Ross jabs at Dietrich's body.
Ross lands a slapping body shot.
Dietrich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josef Sepp Dietrich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Ross. No joy for Dietrich on that attempt.
A combination from Dietrich does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Ross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ross's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ross duly obliges. #T3#
Ross thuds a left hand into Dietrich's body.
Dietrich is breathing heavily.
Ross connects with a jab.
Ross misses with a wild combination.
Josef Sepp Dietrich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Ross.#ROC2#
Dietrich is rocked!
Ross closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Dietrich out cold! Dietrich corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Ross!
James Ross spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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