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Event:
SPFT #10
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Nee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ascheulov throwing a counter right hand but Nee manages to avoid it.
Nee misses with a hook
and Ascheulov counters with a stiff right hand.
Ascheulov lands a really nice looking cross but Nee seems unphased.
Pavel Ascheulov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ascheulov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Ascheulov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ascheulov missing with a left hand there. Nee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ascheulov scores with a sloppy right hand. Nee should have avoided that one.
Ascheulov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ascheulov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ascheulov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Nee's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ascheulov lands an uppercut.
Ascheulov gets through Nee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Ascheulov. #T1#
Ascheulov prevents a body shot from Nee.
Nee throws a punch but it's blocked by Ascheulov.
Nee prevents a body shot from Ascheulov.
Nee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ascheulov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ascheulov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ascheulov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ascheulov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nee tries to work over Ascheulov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nee works on Ascheulov's body with a couple of short punches.
Nee swings wildly with an uppercut but Ascheulov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ascheulov misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nee.
Nee working aggressively here.
Nee misses with some punches.
Nee misses with a punch on the inside.
Ascheulov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Ascheulov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ascheulov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nee gets through Ascheulov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nee prevents a body shot from Ascheulov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Ascheulov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Nee rushes Ascheulov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Ascheulov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ascheulov can't find room to land a body shot as Nee controls the action.
Nee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ascheulov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nee backwards.
Ascheulov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ascheulov lands with a right to the head.
Ascheulov blocks an uppercut.
Ascheulov tries a body shot but Nee blocks it.
Ascheulov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nee's elbow.
Nee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nee lands a right hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nee throws a punch but it's blocked by Ascheulov. #T3##BC#
Ascheulov breaks from the clinch.
Nee throws a right and a left that Ascheulov avoids nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nee looks to throw the jab but Ascheulov is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Nee.
Ascheulov misses with a hook.
Ascheulov throws a hook to the side of Nee's head but Nee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nee fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Ascheulov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nee closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ascheulov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ascheulov looks to score with a jab to the body but Nee is just out of range.
Nee fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Ascheulov pushes Nee up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Ascheulov.
#T4#
Ascheulov misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nee.
Ascheulov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nee backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ascheulov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ascheulov can't find room to land a body shot as Nee controls the action.
#BC#
Ascheulov breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ascheulov. Nee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ascheulov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ascheulov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ascheulov throws a lazy right hand but Nee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nee throws a counter combo.
Nee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ascheulov moves away.
Nee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nee wants to clinch.#CL2#
Nee pushes Ascheulov up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Ascheulov dominated that round.
That's time! Ascheulov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nee lands a nice shot to the body.
Ascheulov tries to bum rush Nee with a series of wild strikes but Nee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice uppercut there from Ascheulov.
Ascheulov swings for the body but Nee moves out of range.
Nee looks to land a right hand but Ascheulov moved out of range.#KD#
Ascheulov throws a left that rocks Nee and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Ascheulov dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Nee regain composure!
#ROC#Nee is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nee wants to control but Ascheulov postures up.
Nee is still in real trouble! Can Ascheulov finish him?
Nee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ascheulov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU#
Ascheulov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nee seems to have recovered his senses.
Nee wants to slow Ascheulov down by chopping away at his legs.
Nee lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ascheulov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nee.
Ascheulov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Ascheulov throws a shot to the body.
Ascheulov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ascheulov on the side of the head.
Nee tries to bum rush Ascheulov with a series of wild strikes but Ascheulov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nee looks to throw the jab but Ascheulov is out of range.
Nee throws a series of punches but Ascheulov moves out of range.
Nee lands a really nice looking cross but Ascheulov seems unphased.
No joy there for Nee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ascheulov.
Ascheulov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Ascheulov backs off Nee throws a huge counter combo but Ascheulov manages to avoid it all.
Nee throws out a loose jab but Ascheulov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ascheulov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ascheulov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nee misses with a series of wild punches.
Watchman Nee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Ascheulov closes the distance but Nee moves to the side
and Nee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2##KD#
Ascheulov moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Nee goes down! Can Ascheulov finish him!?
Ascheulov postures up in Nee's guard and throws a big left but Nee blocks it.
Ascheulov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nee is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Ascheulov controls Nee momentarily but Nee frees himself.
Nee pushing down on Ascheulov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nee trying to mount his opponent but Ascheulov defends it.
Nee content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Ascheulov gets full guard.
Nee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ascheulov looking for a sweep. Not yet Ascheulov, not yet.
Ascheulov is working hard here to advance position.
Ascheulov being controlled here, momentarily.
Ascheulov looking to control.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ascheulov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nee's guard. #REVR#
Nee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ascheulov wants to stand and escape but instead Nee has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Ascheulov wants to sweep but no luck.
Ascheulov controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ascheulov is trying to hold Nee in close to prevent damage but Nee has managed to pass into half guard.
Nee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Ascheulov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ascheulov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nee.
Ascheulov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ascheulov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nee scrambles back to his feet.
Nee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ascheulov.
Ascheulov with a nice cross.
Nee throws a jab but it's blocked by Ascheulov.
Ascheulov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ascheulov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Nee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ascheulov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nee scrambles back to his feet.
Nee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ascheulov swivels and escapes.
Ascheulov throws a big counter combination but Nee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pavel Ascheulov is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Ascheulov clinches. #BC#
Ascheulov breaks from the clinch.
Nee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ascheulov.
Nee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ascheulov with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ascheulov circles away quickly and effectively.
Nee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ascheulov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Nee moves forwards but Ascheulov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ascheulov throws a nice looking combination but Nee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ascheulov lands a jab to the head.
Nee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice uppercut lands for Nee. That snapped Ascheulov's head back.
Ascheulov finds Nee's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Nee flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Ascheulov lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Nee will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pavel Ascheulov! |
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Event:
SPFT #5
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Davis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ascheulov.
Davis loads up on a big right hand but Ascheulov slips the punch.
Ascheulov is looking to clinch.
Davis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Davis stuns Ascheulov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Ascheulov clinches.
Ascheulov throws a punch but it's blocked by Davis.
Davis blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Ascheulov.
I was talking to Ascheulov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Davis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ascheulov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ascheulov avoids the elbow strike from Davis, against the cage.
Davis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ascheulov struggles to land a body shot inside as Davis controls his hands.
Ascheulov misses with some punches.
Davis misses with an elbow over the top.
Davis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T1#
Davis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ascheulov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Davis's elbow.
Davis throws an elbow that misses.
Ascheulov misses with a punch to the body.
Ascheulov blocks an elbow strike from Davis.
Ascheulov misses with the head strike.
Davis lands a body shot.
Ascheulov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Davis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Davis misses with an elbow strike.
Ascheulov throws a head punch that misses.
Ascheulov blocks an elbow strike.
Ascheulov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ascheulov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Davis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ascheulov blocks an elbow strike.
Davis pushes off an throws an elbow but Ascheulov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Davis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ascheulov's brow.
Ascheulov dodges an elbow strike from Davis.
Davis tries a body shot but Ascheulov blocks it.
Ascheulov blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Ascheulov avoids the elbow strike from Davis, against the cage.
Davis throws an elbow but it misses.
Davis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ascheulov swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ascheulov blocks an elbow strike from Davis.
Davis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ascheulov avoids a wild elbow strike from Davis.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Davis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ascheulov's brow.
Davis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Ascheulov moves out of range easily.
Davis takes one on the button.
Davis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ascheulov.
Ascheulov misses with the combination.
#T3#
Ascheulov lands an overhand right.
Davis slips under a jab from Ascheulov.
Davis throws a hook but Ascheulov avoids it easily.
Ascheulov throws a lazy right hand but Davis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Davis looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Davis keeps the fight on the outside.
Davis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Davis throws a jab but it's blocked by Ascheulov.
Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Davis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ascheulov scores with the left hand. Davis knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Ascheulov misses.
Ascheulov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Ascheulov throws a series of punches but Davis moves out of range.
Davis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davis is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ascheulov misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ascheulov misses with a jab to the body
and Davis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ascheulov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Davis's hands.
Ascheulov throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Ascheulov. Those never looked like landing.
A left lands for Davis.
Davis misses with a hook. Ascheulov ducked under it nicely.
Ascheulov misses with a hook to the body
and Davis counters with a stiff right hand.
Davis keeps the fight on the outside.
Davis throws a big counter head kick but Ascheulov avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Davon Davis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ascheulov misses with a double jab
and Davis counters with a nice uppercut.
Davis scores with a nice head shot.
Ascheulov throws a jab when Davis was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Ascheulov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Davis doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#It looks like Davon Davis has been cut.
Davis scores with a nice strike.
Ascheulov looks to throw the jab but Davis is out of range.
Ascheulov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ascheulov wants to clinch
and Davis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ascheulov looks to throw the jab but Davis is out of range.
Davis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ascheulov moves away from the strike by Davis. #T1#
Ascheulov misses the body punch
and Davis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ascheulov looks to land a right hand but Davis moved out of range.
Davis lands a big head kick that sends Ascheulov to the canvas! Davis follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davon Davis!
A victorious Davon Davis 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:
RISE 181
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Ascheulov darts in trying to clinch
and Kross counters with a nice body kick.
Kross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ascheulov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ascheulov throws a combination that misses
and Kross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ascheulov.
Ascheulov throws a lazy uppercut
and Kross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kross throws the left hand but Ascheulov avoids the punch easily.
Ascheulov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ascheulov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ascheulov moves out of range of the body kick from Kross.
A little feinted left hand from Ascheulov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ascheulov missing with a left hand there. Kross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kross throws a jab when Ascheulov was well out of range.
Ascheulov walks into a left hand. #T1#
Ascheulov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ascheulov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ascheulov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kross was well out of range. Poor timing from Ascheulov.
Ascheulov blocks a head kick by Kross.
Ascheulov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ascheulov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ascheulov throws a hook to the side of Kross's head but Kross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ascheulov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kross throws a lazy uppercut
and Ascheulov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ascheulov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big left from Kross misses.
Ascheulov is looking to counter punch.
Ascheulov avoids the body shot from Kross.
#T2#
Some wild striking there from Kross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kross takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ascheulov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ascheulov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ascheulov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kross scores with a punch to the head.
Ascheulov misses with a left hand
and Kross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kross misses the jab.
Ascheulov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ascheulov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kross's head.
Good shot there by Ascheulov.
Kross takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Ascheulov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kross blocks a jab.
Kross swinging wildly here.
Kross walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ascheulov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kross moves out of range of the strikes.
Ascheulov misses with a lunging right hand
and Kross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ascheulov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kross under the eye.
Kross missing with a left hand there. Ascheulov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ascheulov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kross needs to keep his hands up - Ascheulov had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
A head kick misses from Kross.
Kross looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ascheulov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kross manages to avoid it.
Ascheulov throws a big shot that misses.
Ascheulov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Kross.
Kross ducks under a wild hook from Ascheulov.
Ascheulov misses with a looping right.
Kross swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Ascheulov moves into range and clinches up with Kross.
Ascheulov trying to stall but Kross improves his position.
Ascheulov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krosss head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kross.
Ascheulov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ascheulov stalling in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pavel Ascheulov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kross dodges the punch combination from Ascheulov.
Pavel Ascheulov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kross scores with a sloppy right hand. Ascheulov should have avoided that one.
Kross misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ascheulov.
Kross fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ascheulov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Ascheulov takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Kross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ascheulov fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Kross on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ascheulov throws an off balance right hand
and Kross counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Ascheulov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kross, pushing him back against the cage.
Kross blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kross.
I was talking to Ascheulov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1##BC2#
Kross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ascheulov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kross was well out of range. Poor timing from Ascheulov.
Ascheulov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kross counters with a nice uppercut.
Kross takes a swing at Ascheulov's ribcage but misses.
Ascheulov misses with a right hand
letting Kross counter with a right hand.
Ascheulov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kross looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kross throws a body kick that misses
and Ascheulov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kross swinging wildly here.
Ascheulov ducks under a wild hook from Kross.
Ascheulov is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Ascheulov closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Kross manages to break the clinch.
Ascheulov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ascheulov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kross swats away the attempt to clinch by Ascheulov.
Ascheulov throws a good cross that connects.
Kross uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ascheulov.
A big right from Ascheulov misses.
Kross looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ascheulov throws a combination that misses
letting Kross counter with a right hand.
Ascheulov cracks a nice hook into Kross's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Ascheulov.
Ascheulov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kross.
Ascheulov throws a series of punches but Kross avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Ascheulov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kross was well out of range. Poor timing from Ascheulov.
Ascheulov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ascheulov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ascheulov misses with a hook
letting Kross counter with a right hand.
Ascheulov throws the left hand but Kross avoids the punch easily.
Ascheulov is looking to clinch.
Ascheulov misses with a hook
and Kross counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from Ascheulov does no damage.
Ascheulov throws an off balance right hand
and Kross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Ascheulov is rocked!
Kross misses with a hook
and Ascheulov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ascheulov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kross is just out of range.
Kross cracks Ascheulov with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Ascheulov tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Kross pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Ascheulov is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kullo Kross!
Kullo Kross seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
RISE 171
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Ascheulov tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Ascheulov clinches up with King and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
King lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ascheulov.
Ascheulov tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Ascheulov back against the cage.
King working aggressively here.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Ascheulov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ascheulov working aggressively here.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ascheulov backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King scores with a shoulder strike.
Ascheulov blocks an uppercut.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ascheulov backwards.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ascheulov fails to land.
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!
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King takes a shot to the head. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Ascheulov fails to land.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ascheulov misses with a body punch.
Ascheulov is pushing King up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ascheulov blocking some punches.
King missing with knees to the body.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ascheulov throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
Ascheulov avoiding damage.
King misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Ascheulov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Ascheulov.
Ascheulov throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
Ascheulov misses with a jab to the body
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've been told by King's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ascheulov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ascheulov just manages to avoid it.#T2#
Ascheulov looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
Ascheulov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ascheulov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
King ducks under a wild hook from Ascheulov.
Ascheulov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
King's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and King duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ascheulov was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King throws an off balance right hand
letting Ascheulov counter with a right hand.
King stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ascheulov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
Pavel Ascheulov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ascheulov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ascheulov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Donk. Ascheulov catches King right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Ascheulov misses.
Donk. King catches Ascheulov right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Ascheulov throws a right hand that misses
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King misses with an uppercut
enabling Ascheulov to counter with a crisp jab.
Ascheulov misses with a two punch combination.
Ascheulov misses with a right hand
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Ascheulov lands a jab to the nose.
Ascheulov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
Ascheulov throws a lazy uppercut
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King throws a hook to the side of Ascheulov's head but Ascheulov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King takes a shot right to the bread basket.
King shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ascheulov throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ascheulov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
Ascheulov throws an off balance right hand
and King counters with a straight right hand.
King lands an overhand right.#ROC#Ascheulov is rocked!
King is stalking Ascheulov. Ascheulov circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from King, and it's lights out! Ascheulov really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Klayton King!
After the big win, Klayton King made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Phoenix (for sale) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
RISE 157
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Miranda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Miranda has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ascheulov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Miranda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miranda lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ascheulov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ascheulov wants to counter the offense by Miranda and move into the clinch position.
Ascheulov blocks a jab.
Miranda misses with an uppercut.
Ascheulov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Miranda misses with the combination.
Ascheulov works Miranda's body with a nice hook.
Ascheulov throws out a loose jab but Miranda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ascheulov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miranda circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miranda looks to score with a jab to the body but Ascheulov is just out of range.
Ascheulov lands a glancing blow to the side of Miranda's head.
Miranda keeps the fight on the outside.
Miranda lands a jab.
Ascheulov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#It looks like Bruno Miranda has been cut.#T1#
Miranda lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ascheulov backs up against the cage.
#CL#
Miranda takes the fight into the clinch.
Ascheulov misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ascheulov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ascheulov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miranda goes for a takedown attempt but Ascheulov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A jab from Miranda misses.
Ascheulov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ascheulov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pavel Ascheulov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ascheulov scores with a decent looking hook.
Ascheulov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Miranda misses with an uppercut.
Miranda misses with a looping left.
Ascheulov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ascheulov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miranda's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Miranda misses.
Ascheulov blocks a jab.
Ascheulov tries to clinch but Miranda is having none of it. #T2#
Ascheulov misses with a looping right.
Miranda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#KD2#
Ascheulov lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Miranda sprawling to the canvas. Ascheulov follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Miranda hang on? #ROC2#Miranda is rocked!
Miranda gets full guard.
Oh Miranda is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ascheulov wants to stand but Miranda has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ascheulov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Miranda wants to sweep here but Ascheulov controlling him for the moment.
Miranda seems to have got his legs back now.
Ascheulov wants to stand and escape but instead Miranda has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Miranda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miranda postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Miranda passes into half guard.
Ascheulov tries to roll over but Miranda keeps him under control.#T3#
Miranda trying to pass the guard but Ascheulov defending well.
Ascheulov tries to roll over but Miranda keeps him under control.
Miranda moves nicely into side control.
Miranda trying to control the action but Ascheulov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ascheulov tries to improve position but can't.
Miranda landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ascheulov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Miranda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Miranda is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ascheulov is staying active underneath Miranda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ascheulov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ascheulov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miranda is one step ahead there.
Ascheulov wants to control the position but Miranda says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Miranda prevents Ascheulov from improving his position.#SUB#
Miranda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pavel Ascheulov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruno Miranda's cut.
That's time! Miranda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Miranda cracks a nice hook into Ascheulov's ribs.
Ascheulov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pavel Ascheulov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ascheulov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ascheulov misses with a hook. Miranda ducked under it nicely.
Ascheulov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ascheulov throws a shot from downtown. Miranda moves away and avoids it.
Miranda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Miranda avoids the body shot from Ascheulov.
Miranda changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Miranda connects with a nice looking jab.
Ascheulov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ascheulov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miranda has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ascheulov finds it's way round the side to connect with Miranda's head.
Ascheulov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miranda lands a body shot.
Ascheulov misses with a straight left.
Miranda slips a jab from Ascheulov.#T1#
Ascheulov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ascheulov throws a right hand that Miranda ducks under and follows up with a left that Miranda also avoids with ease.
Ascheulov moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Ascheulov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miranda throws a looping overhand right but Ascheulov ducks down to avoid it.
Ascheulov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ascheulov scores with a shot to the body.
Miranda lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ascheulov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miranda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ascheulov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miranda circles away quickly and effectively.
Ascheulov walks into a straight right hand from Miranda.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miranda is defended easily by Ascheulov.
Miranda connects with an inside leg kick.
Miranda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ascheulov.
Miranda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ascheulov.#T2#
Miranda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ascheulov swings for the body but Miranda moves out of range.
Miranda ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ascheulov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miranda.
A jab from Miranda misses.
Ascheulov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ascheulov throws a shot to the body.
Miranda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#Bruno Miranda's cut is getting worse.
Miranda on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Miranda looks to land a left hand but Ascheulov moved out of range nicely.
Ascheulov misses with a wild combination.
Ascheulov walks into a left hand.
Ascheulov throws an overhand right that lands on Miranda's shoulder, as Miranda tries to avoid the shot.
Ascheulov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miranda.
Miranda lands a glancing blow to the side of Ascheulov's head.#T3#
Ascheulov looks to land a left hand but Miranda moved out of range nicely.
Miranda scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ascheulov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ascheulov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miranda was well out of range. Poor timing from Ascheulov.
Ascheulov moves out of range of the leg kick from Miranda.
Miranda takes one to the side of the head.
Miranda misses with a wild body shot.
Miranda avoids the body shot from Ascheulov.
Ascheulov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A clash of legs there as Ascheulov blocks the low kick.
Ascheulov ducks under a wild hook from Miranda.
Nice uppercut there from Miranda.
Miranda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ascheulov.
Miranda looks to score with a jab to the body but Ascheulov is just out of range.
Ascheulov misses the shot to the body.
Miranda dips to his left and cracks Ascheulov with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Miranda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ascheulov.#T4#
Ascheulov throws a body punch but Miranda moves out of range. #CL#
Miranda instigates a clinch.
Ascheulov swings wildly with an uppercut but Miranda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ascheulov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miranda is keeping busy.
Miranda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ascheulov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ascheulov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miranda backwards.
Miranda scores with a shot to the side of Ascheulov's head. #BC2#
Ascheulov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miranda lands with an uppercut that bounces Ascheulov off the cage and back into range.
Ascheulov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miranda scores with a sloppy right hand. Ascheulov should have avoided that one.
Ascheulov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Miranda lands with a cross.
Miranda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ascheulov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pavel Ascheulov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bruno Miranda's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Miranda closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Miranda lands in his opponent's guard.
Ascheulov wants to control the position but Miranda says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Miranda is trying to control. Ascheulov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ascheulov trying to control but Miranda postures up.
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. Miranda connects with a nice short shot to Ascheulov's temple.
Miranda is pressing down on Ascheulov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ascheulov is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ascheulov wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Ascheulov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ascheulov trying to keep a closed guard but Miranda is proving a slippery customer.
Ascheulov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miranda manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Ascheulov wanted to stand there but Miranda had control of the position. #SU2#
Ascheulov gets to his feet - Miranda follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Ascheulov clinches up with Miranda and pushes him back against the cage.
Miranda blocks a body shot from Ascheulov.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ascheulov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A shot in the inside from Ascheulov. #T2#
Ascheulov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ascheulov slows down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ascheulov.
Ascheulov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ascheulov misses with a punch on the inside.
Miranda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miranda wants to take the fight to the mat but Ascheulov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Miranda looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Miranda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ascheulov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ascheulov.
Miranda jumps guard but Ascheulov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Ascheulov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miranda throws a big shot that misses.
Ascheulov misses the jab.
Miranda is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ascheulov.#T3#
Nice body punch from Miranda.
Miranda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Miranda looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ascheulov throws a body shot but no joy.
Miranda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Ascheulov gets tackled into the cage by Miranda. Miranda maintains the clinch.
Miranda wants a takedown but no success here.
Pavel Ascheulov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ascheulov scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miranda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ascheulov stops a takedown attempt from Miranda.
Pavel Ascheulov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miranda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ascheulov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ascheulov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Miranda tries for a takedown but Ascheulov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ascheulov connects with a right hand. Miranda shakes it off.
Ascheulov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab, jab by Ascheulov - just one landing. #T4#
Miranda takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ascheulov clobbers Miranda with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Miranda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ascheulov.
Miranda misses with a body shot.
Ascheulov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miranda moves away.
Miranda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miranda throws a looping overhand right but Ascheulov ducks down to avoid it.
Miranda closes the distance and clinches up with Ascheulov, looking for a takedown. Miranda pushes Ascheulov against the cage but Ascheulov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miranda takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A left lands for Ascheulov.
Miranda scores with a nice right hand.
Ascheulov lunges at Miranda with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miranda's hand.
Ascheulov avoids the body shot from Miranda.
Miranda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ascheulov throws out a counter right but Miranda avoids it with no problem.
Bruno Miranda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ascheulov misses with a wild body shot.
Ascheulov throws a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Ascheulov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ascheulov 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Ascheulov! |
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